I went for a friend's birthday with a group of 10. We arrived a bit early so we had a drink at the bar, and were sat at our table shortly before our reservation time. The staff, including the bartender were all very friendly, and the food was amazing. They went above and beyond in my opinion, adding the birthday girl's name to the top of the menu. It added a little pop and made it extra special for her. Our group had a really great time and I cannot wait to take my BF back. The food though, yuuum! I personally had ordered the hummus appetizer and salmon for dinner, and both were memorable in the best way. I can't wait to go back. read more

This is a Happy Hour review, as I have never had dinner here. However, I have been here for happy hour several times. It's a go to spot for me, but I have found it to be hit and miss at different times. First - you can't beat the view, as it overlooks the river. How spectacular! If you are lucky to snag a seat in the lounge during happy hour, there is a great selection of drinks and food at reasonable prices. In fact, their selection is better than most places for happy hour. My favorite is the lettuce wraps. I've also tried the seared ahi nachos and the coconut crunchy shrimp - all delicious. On a recent Friday night, they were out of the lettuce wraps (surprising, given it was early on a Friday night and you would think they would be prepared for a crowd). I tried the Southwestern Crispy Avocado with Shrimp Ceviche and Tropical Fruit. It was delicious, but I could not find a single bit of shrimp (even tiny pieces), despite the promise of shrimp ceviche. I also tried the Kim Chee Calamari - very tasty, but we were not sure where the Kim Chee was in this dish. I enjoyed both dishes, but I can't say they were as described on the menu. I've been here when everything has gone perfectly well - including the service (shout out to Brady, who is attentive and professional and normally works the tables on the restaurant side). In fact, I have been amazed at how well the wait staff can handle a large crowd and I think that is usually the case. However, I also experienced sitting at the bar and waiting 1.5 hours (no exaggeration) for an appetizer than never arrived despite numerous promises and apologies from the bartender. We eventually got the check adjusted and left hungry. I hadn't mentioned it until now since I figured it was a one time thing. The good experiences will keep me coming back here and hopefully the track record will remain on the positive side. read more

You can never go wrong with Chart House -- it's consistently an amazing dining experience. The filet mignon is always cooked perfectly, and pairing it with their garlic mashed potatoes is a must. It's one of those combinations you look forward to every time. And whatever you do, don't skip the hot lava dessert. It's rich, warm, and absolutely worth it -- just make sure to let your server know ahead of time because it takes a while to prepare. Chart House delivers every single visit, from the food to the atmosphere, making it a reliable favorite for a great night out. read more

The design/architecture is very impressive, and the river view is lovely. We tried the mojito flight for two - amazing! There was a little hiccup with our orders, but it was corrected far better than necessary. The salad bar had a few selections I couldn't try due to a raw onion sensitivity, but the items I could enjoy were delicious- I've never had such ripe fresh mango from a salad bar before.. The bread service was fresh and warm - so delightful. The food was excellent, and Taylor provided excellent service. We will very likely be back anytime we are visiting the Jacksonville area. read more

Chart House is absolutely stunning -- the views, the vibe, the whole atmosphere had me thinking this appetizer was about to be a hit. But unfortunately...the calamari did not get the memo. The dish came out already drenched in sauce, which instantly took away any chance of crispiness. Instead of that light crunch you hope for, everything was a little chewy and soggy, and the sauce kind of overwhelmed the whole plate. Honestly, it looked more like a tossed stir-fry than a classic calamari appetizer. Beautiful restaurant, yes. Gorgeous ambiance, absolutely. But this calamari? Not their strongest moment. I'd definitely try something else next time. Service was okay but I was not impressed. read more

Chart House - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I've wanted to go to the chart house for years. I had to go downtown early weekday evening and decided to stop in for happy hour with a few friends. The chart house has a nice large parking lot. The building reminds me of an aquarium with its stone and concrete and rounded walls. We went right to the bar area. It was quite crowded, but we managed to grab a small high top for four. This place has beautiful views of the water, but unfortunately, you can't see them when sitting in the bar area. I did take a walk around the restaurant and I saw a very nice salad bar in the middle of the restaurant. I was also able to see the seating arrangements at the window where you can take advantage of the view. I'm keeping that area in mind from my next visit. Happy hour here last for several hours so there's no need to rush. It took a while for a server to recognize us but once he did, we received excellent service. Our drinks and food were excellent, but the high top tables are very tight. So if you order more than two items and drinks it's really cramped. My vodka martini with blue cheese olives was delicious. I actually asked the server if I could have one or two more and he told me they didn't have enough because they stuffed them themselves. I thought this was kind of a weird answer because I've always asked for extra blue cheese olives wherever I go, and I have never heard an answer like this . Perhaps he could've scrounged up one more olive? Chart House had many specials at happy hour which included yummy truffle fries served in an upright cone basket. We also had coconut shrimp & some beef sliders as well as, warm spinach dip. The spinach dip was the only disappointment and I would not order it again. I'm looking forward to coming back for a proper meal and sitting at one of the tables by the window. read more

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It's such a cool place with an amazing view. The service has always been good. The food is decent. The happy hour is great! Highly recommend the pomegranate martini and truffle fries. The ahi tuna nachos are just okay The carbonara isn't as heavy as you'd expect and has some pretty good chunks of lobster. The grouper and mango sticky rice were good as well. read more

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We originally were going to Ruth Chris but plans changed -- and I was pleasantly surprised with our plan b. We ended up doing Happy hour which was tops. They had a great menu with a variety of options for food and drinks at different price points. We had the lettuce wraps, kimchee calamari and the sliders. We liked everything but my fave was the calamari. Service was amazing. read more

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Awesome restaurant! The staff are friendly and attentive. The steaks are done to perfection. Chocolate lava cake is a must! Ask for seating next to the windows for a river view. Chart House is the very best!! read more

Amazing happy hour! It gets crowded so get there early or be okay with standing! The view across the street John's River is gorgeous (minus the jail). The service was phenomenal even though they were overwhelmed. The truffle fries and the spinach artichoke dip were good! read more

Chart House - 2025 happy hour menu - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Matt, Priscilla, and Haze provided great service that was very professional. The view of the river and downtown Jacksonville was spectacular. The prime rib and clam chowder were just fine amazing. The lobster bisque soup, shrimp entrée and salmon were also on point. A very delicious and delightful dining experience ! read more

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First let me start with Taylor our server was fantastic. Prompt, polite, friendly - he was spot on. The ambiance was as we remembered it but with a few updates. They kept the same vibe and Chart house has been here since 1982 so it's no accident they are successful. For a Wednesday night, while it wasn't full, it was still pretty busy. We came to experience the Mo-better together November (2024) special. The Chart House family is teaming up with Movember Foundation to support men's health. $5 from every meal will be donated to Movember Foundation. For $90, you choose an appetizer, entree, and side to share, then you finish with a shared chocolate lava cake with freshly made home made ice cream. They ask you what flavor from vanilla, pumpkin, vanilla, or maple pecan when you order because they have to make it when it's ready to be served. We were skeptical but took a chance at this meal and let me tell you we were pleasantly surprised. We did decide to add on the salad bar which for me was a no brainer. Ample options for building a salad, but also constructed Caesar salad available on the bar. Also had some fruit options and a caviar section which I enjoyed. We also had some cocktails and the meal was accompanied by complimentary bread. Pictured is my chocolate and bourbon old fashioned. Our choice of the raw bar appetizer came with 4 oysters, 4 extra large cocktail shrimp, and I would estimate about a 2 oz portion of poke. Our entree' was a filet mignon and shrimp skewer which arrived on a hanging skewer presentation and served table side. Probably 8 oz filet and 4 jumbo shrimp. The side we chose was smashed fingerlings which we both had a serving each. The chocolate lava cake was a great finish. I did take home some filet, shrimp, and fingerlings for lunch tomorrow so serving sizes were more than adequate. Kudos to Chart House for keeping it going strong! read more

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My friend and I went to the Chart House on a show night, which created complications. Although we got there on time, because of some traffic issues, some of the staff had run late so although we gad 5:30pm reservations we didn't get to our table until close to six. We ordered some wine, which took a while; thankfully, we got some very good bread while we waited. We did end up ordering the chocolate lava cake at around 6:09 PM thinking we would have time to enjoy it before we had to leave but we didn't get our food until after 6:30 so we had to cancel the lava cake in order to get to our 7 o'clock show in time. The staff was amazing, the food was good, but I think I would probably not do the Chart House on a show night and if I did, I would make sure to be there at least two hours before the show instead of an hour and a half. The food we did have was very good. I was just sad that I didn't get to enjoy it with the stress of getting to our show on time. The Chart House is elegant and our view of the river was lovely. read more

Chart House - Macadamia encrusted grouper with mango sticky rice and some excellent beans - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Happy hour is great! They have wonderful drinks on happy hour. I luv the pomegranate martini! Super good! We had the sliders, which were good but the truffle fries were amazing! read more

Chart House - Pomegranate martini - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I've been here once before for happy hour and everything was amazing. However, I visited again for my birthday and the service and view were amazing. However our food was not that great. I mean it was good but something was missing. Still giving them 5 stars with hopes that it was just an off night. read more

Chart House - Chocolate lava cake with ice cream - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Great ambiance on the river. This has been a Jacksonville staple for a long time. We first visited back in the 80's as a very special occasion restaurant. It lost some of its appeal in the early 2000's, but on this recent visit, we were pleasantly surprised. The inside was renovated, the service was excellent, particularly our server, Taylor, did a great job, was very polite and attentive and friendly. The food was well prepared and tasted great, with good sized portions. We will definitely add the Chart House back to our destination restaurant list. read more

Chart House - Pomegranate Martini - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The waitress Angelica was rude. It took us so long to get our food and drinks. We had to wait for 45 minutes just receive bread. We ended up not getting our entrees. We were thinking that she gave us a free coupon but it was just two menus wrapped in a ribbon. read more

It's been 40 years since I was able to get back to enjoy this fine restaurant. The food is out of this world delicious. Wife had the Prime Rib and I tried the 9oz filet. Incredible flavor from both selections. read more

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Food was good & nicely presented. Service was very slow. Our waitress was very attentive & kept us informed so I'm guessing the delay was in the kitchen. Location & view if very nice. Not a bad or non waterfront seat in the place. read more

We hadn't been here in many years. Made reservations for a large party. The food was great, especially the salmon. Our server, Heather, got everything right. The restaurant building has a fascinating history. The cost is somewhat pricey but worth it. read more

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Our meal here unfortunately became a let down for my dad's birthday dinner. We're from out of town, and Chart House had been recommended to me. With it having views of the river, this was a top pick for us, but we wish we had gone somewhere else. Our waitress, Connie, disappeared for long periods of time and really didn't have much of a personality - we asked her to take a group picture and she said she'd be back to take it, then didn't return until it was time to drop off the food, so we grabbed a different waitress who gladly took it for us. The salad bar was over priced, the selection wasn't great, and the Caesar salad was soggy because the dressing was already on it. The other appetizers, entrees, and drinks were overall good, but dessert was honestly an embarrassment. The mini lava cake that came with my prix fixe meal wasn't warm at all (they said they needed a half hour notice on their lava cakes - is it to defrost from frozen?? Where was the lava?), and my dad, whose birthday we were celebrating, chose the Creme Brûlée tasting. After my lava cake showed up, Connie came back to inform him they were out, but he was able to do a normal Creme Brûlée. He regretted ordering that as it wasn't even cooked thoroughly and was greasy. We sent it back because we didn't want him eating uncooked egg and Connie even recognized it wasn't right. We also were disappointed that they didn't even put a candle in his crème brûlée since they knew we were there for his birthday and we even notated it on the reservation. She also forgot my husband's espresso. To top it off, the lights kept flickering and it was very annoying. I expected a better fine dining experience for the price we paid and will not be planning to visit any of their other locations. read more

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Very nice location for the Chart House in Jacksonville. Building has a very interesting design in comparison to the Chart House on the Hudson. the food was very good, tasteful and well presented....the service was good, however it took a good 15-20 minutes for someone to come to the table. Just went I was going to go sit at the bar the waiter came...Place was not busy at all. Other than that once the order was taken the food came in at a descent time. read more

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The prime rib was perfect. The lava cake was indulgent. The service was a cut above!

I took my parents to The Chart House for their anniversary. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. I love that they created the personalized menus since I had noted that it was their anniversary in the reservation. We had a quiet table by the window with a view of the river. It was really nice! Our food was all very good! My dad and I both got the prime rib and mashed potatoes. My mom got the chicken and mashed potatoes. We all enjoyed the meal!! Our server brought out a complimentary anniversary dessert. I highly recommend The Chart House for celebrations! The pace of the meal was very slow - there was a lot of time in between courses (appetizer, entrees, dessert). read more

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We received this gift for this wine dinner from our son and his bride. We arrived and were greeted with smiling faces and champagne. Our host, Julia, also greeted us and was the rep for Frank Family Vineyards in Napa Valley, CA. The table was elegantly set with beautiful glassware and wine glasses. Each course was a wonderful sight for the eyes and also tasted amazing. Chef , Brad Elledge, came out several times to describe his masterpiece to us all. We were seated @ a table for 20 and got to mingle and get to know our fellow diners which was delightful. Wines were perfectly paired with the entrees. I will say they only do 3oz pours and no refills for one you may have liked. They really should let you have at least one extra serving of your favorite. Cost per person is $149 w/o tip. We were gifted a goodie bag w/water and candy upon leaving. read more

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My waitress Dusty was SUPER attentive. The food was amazing as usual and the drinks always pack a nice punch as well. It was more quiet this time around and I was able to hear the waves splashing against the rocks which made for excellent background music for my meal. I'm here every month. Hope to see you there catching a nice sunset. read more

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Went before the JT concert last night. We did happy hour at the bar area. Super solid and a very good deal for the items. We ordered 2 kinds of sliders, spin dip, lettuce wraps and meatballs one of us also go the salad bar and we had 1 happy hour drink and 1 non happy hour drink. Other than fighting for your own seat service was quick and food was good and hot. The only disappointing thing was the lava cake that says it take 30 min to prepare and it came out with no lava but the peanut butter ice cream was delish. All in all a good time and we will go back to do it again. The the tequila Rosa drink. Yumm!! read more

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The only thing I regret is how much the prices have gone up in our favorite restaurants and The Chart House is one of them. We go regularly during the year for almost all family birthdays or anniversaries. The other complaint would be that although the salad bar is very good, to reach items at the back because of the sneeze guard you would need to be a contortionist. I am 5'10" and I swear to God I have to literally stretch to my fullest. Also they have taken off some of my favorite salad accompaniments and I mainly go for the salad bar. Marinated mushrooms a while ago and anchovies this time. Capers were missing also, so and I don't know who makes the decisions, but they might not be in touch with what some of us like. I know it's daft to think you could please everyone, but in an establishment that's there for as long as they are, it couldn't hurt to keep some on hand. The Callahan cut Prime Rib was very good except when you say no pink, they should listen. I know lots of people like it raw enough that it could possibly walk off the plate on its own, but I'm not a fan of seeing the blood! No worries, I'm not a fan of sending food back either. I was in the catering business for many years. It was very good except for that. We do enjoy it, but as it gets closer to being closer to $200 for two people it might be one of the last times we go. I hope not. They also used to print the birthday or anniversary peoples name on the menu. What happened there? Another managerial decision I presume. read more

Depends on who is paying lol. Came for work and the meal and drinks were fine. Great view and service was good. It's expensive and food isn't exciting for the price tag...I liked it fine when not paying for it myself but would never be back on my own nickel. read more

Chart House - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Really like this spot for fresh seafood. Came here on Saturday night on Ga/Fl weekend without a reservation and sat right down. Received excellent service. The atmosphere is very nice, upscale and on the water. With a reservation I imagine you can get a really nice seat with a view. I ordered the Cajun swordfish and it was excellent! Also got the salad bar add on, which was a nice touch considering you don't see a lot of salad bars anymore. A meal for two without alcohol ran me about $175. Worth it! read more

Chart House - Cajun blackened Swordfish is great! - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Went here for our anniversary and had a great dinner and experience. We had a great seat at the window with a water view. Our server was excellent and really took care of us! We started with the whipped ricotta and meatballs. It was 3 large meatballs and they really had great flavor. It was a great choice. I went for the prime rib which they are known for and my wife got the Key West grouper but subbed in Mahi for the grouper. She loved the sticky rice and the pineapple habanero butter. The prime rib was cooked perfectly and my wife loved it to as I ate some of the Mahi as well. We did add some grilled shrimp which was so flavorful! We also got some creamed spinach which was probably the best we have had. Our server surprised us with a slice of mud pie for our anniversary. We were already full but have to admit that we ate the whole thing! They have a Farmers Bar for an extra cost that is a salad bar, fruit bar, etc but we did not eat from that (it did look good). Overall, we had a wonderful anniversary dinner and will be back. read more

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I visited Chart Hours for their happy hour. It was crowded for a Thursday. The bar area was packed, but we were able to grab a table next to the bar and still participate in happy hour. It seemed like our waiter was the only one assigned to the bar and adjacent area. It took over 15 minutes for us to be acknowledged. We were able to place our drink and food orders which sped up the process. I ordered the lobster tartare, bang bang shrimp, parmesan truffle fries, and mango mojito. The lobster tartare was the first to arrive. The tartar was alright, but once you paired it with the buttered toast that accompanied the dish, it took the item to the next level. That was my favorite item of the evening. The bang bang shrimp arrived next. It had a combination of the traditional bang bang sauce and hot sauce. The hot sauce was powerful making it hard for me to eat. This was my least favorite dish. The truffle fries were the last dish to arrive. They lacked the truffle flavor and crispness that normally come with fries. They were just alright. The mango mojito was very refreshing. The mango flavor really showed throughout the drink and easily one of the top seasonal drinks on the menu. I've had some good experiences at Chart House and will give them another try. I'll make sure to arrive right when happy hour begins so I can make sure to get a seat at the bar. read more

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Nestled right by the river, chart house has been an upscale staple to Jacksonville for a long time. It sits right near the river and sets the dining experience during the day and especially at night. We started off with crab cake and Kimchee calamari which was superb. cooked just right crisp on the outside and not rubbery. Lobster mosque was also so creamy and flavored well. I also got the coconut crunchy shrimp. They had a special and we were celebrating my mom's birthday so there was a chart your course where you can pick any of the three from starter soup or salad which mom had the Cesar salad and the shrimp pasta which was so yummy and mini lava cake. Apart from everything being so delish they added ice cream with the dessert. Everything was on point. Service was amazing and the waiter was so prompt with our drinks and informative. Will definitely be back again. :) read more

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Slow service. Stale items at the salad bar. We ordered another drink and got a happy birthday cake. Some meals were great. My filet was dry and overcooked. There weren't many people in the restaurant. So it's not like our server was overwhelmed. read more

It is an intimate setting. Definitely enjoyable whether on a date or with friends or family. The low lighting where we sat made it somewhat hard to really see, especially compared to other areas of the restaurant where the lights were actually a soft bright (if that makes sense). Food was delicious but I do feel like an additional side dish should've came with my me entree, the plate just seemed empty. Service was lacking, we had to wait 10-15 mins, even though we had a reservation and were on time. Our waiter was infrequently checking in on us but did offer some great food suggestions. read more

Chart House - Blood orange and sage mocktail - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Great service and food in a beautiful setting. We plan to return again soon. Well worth a visit.

I've always had fantastic experiences at Chart House but this specific location was a total miss. When we got there, it was half empty and every table had dirty dishes and glassware. We sat at the bar, and though the bartenders did the best they could, the wait time for food was atrocious. We were there for over 2 hours and then eventually had to take our desert to go. The "lava" cake was like a hockey puck. Shrimp was totally overcooked. Huge waste of time and money. read more

First time coming here and it did not disappoint!!! Our server was Jordan and he was amazing at his job! I already said when I go back I need him as my server again. I rate the food a 10/10! I got the lobster and shrimp linguine and it was soooo delicious. My date had the salmon with garlic mash potatoes and nothing was left on his plate. The Ambiance was a 10/10 as well. They sat us next to the window where you have a perfect view of the river front and lit up bridge. read more

Had friends come to visit and go to a concert at Daily's. We moved here in May 2024 and recommended to the Chart House as close to the venue and known for fresh seafood. Our reservation was for 5 o'clock, we were seated immediately by a friendly hostess. Our waiter was prompt and we ordered drinks which took forever. He did come back and tell us the bar was very busy. We then ordered an appetizer delivered promptly; fabulous oysters. We ordered a second round of drinks and our one soup and entrees. The waiter came back to tell us that he was sorry our drinks were taking so long once again. The soup never came. The entrées came out on time but still no soup or the salad that that person also ordered. Finally the waiter came out with the soup. We were already through half of our entrees and so this person sent the soup back. The waiter finally delivered our drinks. At this point, the sleepless person told him not to deliver the salad as we were just about done with our entrées.. cod, pasta and chicken dishes were rated average. What a shame is I don't think this is normal for this restaurant. They were very busy because of the concert and in my opinion should have limited reservations or had management work the floor. In no way does a restaurant owner want there to be people waiting for drinks For 15 to 20 minutes after ordering. I think the food suffered because of how busy they were. I don't know if I will give this restaurant another chance as I believe the only thing they did was of course remove the food that was not delivered from the bill and I believe paid for one drink of the person who paid the bill. The manager did come over and apologize, but it was after we were finished and after we paid the bill. As for the ambience, it was lovely. I would venture to say this will not be the only bad review and certainly not the only bad experience that evening. We are not that demanding! With all of the excitement and upgrades happening in the city, this restaurant needs to get it together, staff wise. read more

Great food and service. Had the prime rib. Definitely recommend get one or more of the specialty butters. I had the blue cheese butter and it was great. Killer salad bar. Great views if it is not raining. Excellent service makes it a good place for business dinners and lunches. read more

Chart House - View during rainy evening - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida