excellent service excellent people! I've been coming here since they opened and will continue to…read morecome back because of the management team!

Walking in, there's a lot going on: tastings, displays, truffles, souvenirs, etc. Music played over…read morethe speakers and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves. I was one of 6 in a group and had great conversation and larger than expected appetizers. I ordered a flight of reds, broadening my tastes to explore a Tempranillo. It was my favorite, actually, and paired well with the Shanghai Short Rib! I was pleasantly impressed. I did have the crab, shrimp and lobster bisque for my appetizer, the seasonal Shanghai Short rib for my entree and the peach butter cake to finish. Truthfully, I was finished long before the dessert, but had to taste each course. It was delectable! Personally, I would've appreciated more spice in the Shanghai sauce, but it was tasty for a more general palate and customer base. There's some risotto that called to me, so I will definitely return! Our service was kind, professional and attentive without being overly aggressive nor present. It was very appreciative.

Sooooo good! Even…read morethough my girlfriend wasn't feeling her best, she still wanted to take me out on a date--and I'm SO glad she did! RH Rooftop was such a vibe! The ambience was absolutely beautiful, the atmosphere felt romantic and effortlessly classy, and that outdoor view was EVERYTHING. It was the perfect setting for a cute date night. And let's talk about the FOOD! Everything was delicious. The artichoke appetizer was definitely one of my favorites , and the main dishes were really good too! Definitely a meal worth enjoying. Between the gorgeous space, delicious food, spectacular views, and the fact that my girl still made the effort to create a special night while she wasn't feeling well...this one gets a 10/10 from me.

We had an incredible night here…read more The waiter was friendly. The ambience was beautiful. They had tasty mocktails. Delish appetizers (burrata) and our entrees were great. The didn't have the filet which was unfortunate but the steak frites was still good. We loved the banana split. My only complaint was that it was freezing. Even my husband was cold and that never happens. We will still come back!

Dinner with my besty last night at Seasons 52…read more We ordered espresso martinis and green tea shots. Our main entres were shrimp and grits and salmon with potatoes and green beans! Both our dishes were delicious and very filling!

Great service and food was very good. We were seated in a side area dining room which was out of…read morethe way and quieter than the main dining area which we enjoyed. The cedar plank salmon was a perfect portion along with the baby gold potatoes and haricot verts. The mustard based sauce complemented the cedar salmon nicely. I really like the mini desserts they have since there are many flavors to choose from and they are the perfect size and reasonably priced. Everyone at the table had a different flavor and really enjoyed them.

Again, our trip to FIREBIRDS was really good. We took new friends that had never been there before…read moreand they really enjoyed it. Food was delicious as usual, but Service was better than ever. Had a young waiter, Malachi and he did everything perfect. Didn't bother us, but always checked on us and he was just extremely professional for being a very young person . You would have thought he'd been in this business for years, but the manager said he'd only been there for five or six months. I will always ask for him when we go back.

Walking into Firebirds Wood Fired Grill was a warm and welcoming experience. We were greeted by the…read morehostess, and a kind gentleman even opened the door for us. We were seated outside, where there was a nice breeze and a TV. Since it was our first time visiting, our server welcomed us and gave us a few minutes to decide after explaining that we might need some time to look over the menu. Unfortunately, our server wasn't very attentive. Her energy seemed low, and it felt like she was rushing through everything instead of focusing on the small details that make for great customer service. 6/10 I decided to order the Smokehouse Burger (medium) with no onions, and added lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, ketchup, and mustard. The burger started off strong with a nice smoky flavor, and the tanginess of the BBQ sauce gave it a great taste. However, the burger patty itself lacked seasoning and didn't have the flavor I was expecting. The bacon was nice and crispy, which was a plus. Overall, this wasn't my favorite burger I've had over the past few days. The BBQ sauce carried the entire burger and overpowered everything else instead of complementing it. 7/10 The fries were soft and fluffy, but I do wish they had been a little crispier. Some of them also seemed slightly undercooked. 7/10

If you are coming for a grown and sexy cigar smoke, cocktail and meal, this is not the place for…read morethat. We stopped by on a Saturday night and were met with a full on club vibe; pat down and all. Decided to give it a try anyway. Don't knock it til you try it right??!! Well, we ordered two pours of 1738, Remy Martin Cognac. It was served in plastic cups and for $25 per pour, you can see for yourself the highway robbery. My husband went inside and ordered a stick as part of the deal to avoid us all having to pay the $20 cover charge. He comes out to smoke it and there was not one ashtray in sight. We finished our drinks, took a few puffs, tipped the nice server and left. Clearly, we won't ever return.

My Experience at Aromas Cigar, Wine & Martini Bar -- StogieFest 2026…read moreI attended StogieFest 2026 at Aromas Cigar, Wine & Martini Bar in Jacksonville for the very first time, looking forward to enjoying a relaxing evening with great cigars, drinks, and conversation. Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a pleasant event turned into a truly frightening experience. While sitting at a table with three ladies, an unidentified man -- who I later learned is believed to be one of the owners or managers -- suddenly and aggressively flipped the open chair next to me, shoving the table hard enough to almost tip it over. Our drinks and handbags nearly went flying. Everyone at our table was visibly startled and shaken. Instinctively, I stood and asked, "Hey, why did you do that? Who is this guy?" Instead of responding, he became even more aggressive and began moving toward me as if he intended to attack. It took three security personnel to physically restrain him, and even they struggled to hold him back. Once he was finally removed from the area, two managers and a waitress approached our table, genuinely apologetic. They offered to pay for our drinks, urged us to stay, and assured me the situation would be handled. Several nearby patrons also expressed their concern and asked if we were okay -- everyone appeared disturbed by what they had just witnessed. I stepped outside to calm down before returning to my table, hoping to salvage what was left of the night. But before long, the same man returned, once again appearing angry and hostile, seemingly looking for me. Security had to step in a second time to remove him. Moments later, security personnel told me I needed to leave -- despite the fact that one of the managers (Torrence) had specifically asked me to stay and reassured me I had nothing to worry about. That manager was suddenly nowhere to be found, and security insisted I go. Another man named Max came over, spoke politely, and apologized, asking me to take his hand and leave for my safety. At that point, I was terrified and deeply shaken. To be absolutely clear: * I have never met or spoken to the aggressive man (whose name, I was told, is Abe) prior to this incident. * I overheard patrons mentioning that he had been drinking all day. * I am not a regular at Aromas -- this was my first visit, simply to attend StogieFest and enjoy the experience. Unfortunately, it turned into a traumatic encounter that left me feeling unsafe, humiliated, and confused. No guest should ever have to experience something like this -- especially at a professional, public event.

The atmosphere was cozy and celebratory at the same time. Low music, conversational, low light,…read morecourteous waitstaff, and good food. I ordered the Italian Chopped Salad, Linguine di Mare, and butter cake. The salad was just that...it confirmed that I'm not a huge fan of Kalamata olives (too salty). The house made dressing was nice, not overpowering at all but nicely balanced. The Linguine di Mare was a LOT larger than what I expected! It was under seasoned and the sauce was a little less viscous than I prefer. It was chock full of clams, mussels, shrimp and some crab claw meat. Finally, the warm Butter cake with fresh whipped cream topped with a spearmint leaf, and sliced strawberries. It was amazing! I tried to really get into it, but was really full after finishing my Pinot Grigio. All in all, good food and good conversation! The social group is a great way to meet people with things in common and share a meal, too!

It has been years since I was at Maggiano's but finally made it back with friends for an early…read moreSunday Dinner. We had a reservation so once we arrived we were quickly seated. We started off with drinks and I got the Smoked Old Fashioned which was tasty and had great presentation went dropped off at the table. I will say half the drinks very came though and they did have to reorder them. Maggiano's still has the the dinner for 2 option that comes with 2 pasta entrees (+7 for chicken) and appetizer and a desert. For our appetizer we went with the Calamari Fritté which was pretty good. I was a very large serving and the Calamari was cooked well. Nice and tender. I will say it for sure needed the Marinara for dipping because they we pretty plain on their owe. For my entree I went with the Chicken Parmesan. It normally comes with Spaghetti but I was able to sub it for Fettuccine Alfredo. Our entrees came out pretty quickly but mine ended up coming with the Spaghetti and I had to let the waiter know I had order the Fettuccine Alfredo instead and he was able to correct it even though it took longer then I would have thought. The Chicken Parmesan was good. 2 large cutlets. I will say I was a little disappointed by the Fettuccine Alfredo though. It was just pretty plain and needed Parmesan for sure. For desert we got the Creme Brulé which was good and even though we were pretty full we were able to finish it off. I'm not sure I will be coming back to Maggiano's soon. The food is fine and large servings for sure but it just doesn't hold up to local Italian restaurants around JAX.

This was my second visit to Palms Pantry and it was just as wonderful as my first time…read more We joined the staff and locals for the Death To Dementia walk on the last Sunday of the month, and were so welcomed. Great cause and great people. Afterwards, we sat inside for a glass of wine (pinot grigio was perfect after a warm and sunny walk over the intercostal bridge). Great space, amazing aesthetic, retail area with tons of variety and local love, and customers who welcome you with open arms. It's a bit of a drive for us but we would love to make more trips there, even if it's just supporting dementia and alzheimer's awareness.

I had no idea what to expect when I first came to this place. It almost feels like if your favorite…read moreneighbor with a separate garage turned it into a bar.... but cooler. It also has the neighborhood vibe. Mostly seems like a bunch of regulars who are also super welcoming to new friends. The service is always fantastic. They have a few mixed drink options and a pretty broad beer and wine selection, all very decently priced (even some non-alcoholic beer!). They don't have a food menu, but do have some good snacks available for purchase. We spent many of the recent Mondays here for name that tune, and they have so many more fun events that I will need to make time to attend. Don't skip this place! And PS... yes the parking lot is small but there is potential to park at the shopping center just across the road if needed!

We went to Dua for my birthday weekend back in May and overall we really enjoyed ourselves. The…read morewhole place is beautiful and the atmosphere was definitely a vibe. The music was lit, which made the whole experience even better. We started with the charcuterie board and it was AMAZING. I also tried hookah for the first time and got the Lucid Dream flavor. I enjoyed it so much that I ended up buying my own hookah afterward and even got that same flavor lol. My husband had shots of Don Julio Reposado and I had the Love Potion drink, which was really good. The only downside was the wait for service. The people sitting next to us came in after we did and ended up getting helped before us, so that part was a little frustrating. Other than that, we had a really good experience. Between the drinks, hookah, music, food, and overall atmosphere, we had such a good time. It was definitely a great spot to celebrate my birthday and I would go back again.

First time here to celebrate my girlfriend'a birthday, we made a reservation and were the first st…read morethe restaurant. We order appetizers and drinks to share. Our server was not very friendly from the beginning, refused to switch table for us, which was fine. But then she disappeared and did not refill out waters, we were so thirsty. The calamari was good, but a bit over fried and dried. Truffle fries were the star of the night. Crispy and delicious! The charcuterie cheese board was so so.. over priced for dried stale cheese. We also found a spider web in our charcuterie's board grapes, she said it was just paper and took it back to the kitchen. It was gross! She overcharged my friend for her wine, for not using the right name on the happy hour menu. I left feeling hostile from the experience! Not sure if I would want to come back...

The food was exceptional. I enjoyed grilled vegetables with the Parrillada de Mariscos, and…read moreeverything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. My husband had the Parihuela and the Seco de Res, and he loved every bite as well. What made our experience truly special was the attention and care from the chef and manager. She came to our table personally and listened to my desire to enjoy something a little different while still respecting my special diet. Her kindness, professionalism, and willingness to accommodate me meant so much. She is truly one of the best chefs -- someone who genuinely cares about pleasing her customers and making them feel welcome. Thank you for such a wonderful dining experience.

Good service, great ceviche. The lomo and pollo saltado were lacking flavor which I was…read moredisappointed about. Plain and simple.

My husband and I went for our Anniversary dinner and once again, the experience was top notch…read more We had Holden for our server and he is a wonderful server - attentive but doesn't hover, has great recommendations and insight and just a very sweet friendly guy, we've asked to have him assigned on all future reservations. Of all the high end steak houses in Jacksonville, Capital Grille is by far the classiest. The staff are attentive at every level and the decor and feel is of it is from a time from when eating out was very upscale and it adds dramatically to the experience. The food was very good. We both started with salads as I was trying to get a healthy start knowing I'd be indulging in a celebratory dessert. The lobster bisque is amazing and was hard to pass up, if you're not being calorie conscious, I highly recommend it. For the main course, I had the lamb chops with mint jelly and it was absolutely amazing the crunchy crust topped with mint was like a party in my mouth. My husband loved his strip and took Holdens good advice to get it bone it which added to the flavor. The sides were the only disappointment- we got cream corn with bacon, it wasn't creamed and the bacon added a weird flavor. The Brussel sprouts were just very average and I usually love them. So I recommend avoiding them when choosing sides. Not eating the sides left room for the sweet anniversary desserts we were brought on a lovely decorated plate. Holden made sure everything was perfect for our anniversary from the food, ambiance, and had the table decorated with hearts and card from the staff. We will make The Capital Grille our go to for future celebrations. Highly recommend

I have been a pretty steady customer of Jacksonville's Capital Grille since it opened. Over the…read moreyears, I have celebrated many special occasions there, including events in the private dining room, and I have always considered it one of the places I could count on for a quality dining experience. Unfortunately, my most recent experience was extremely disappointing. The food was good, but the service was nowhere near what I would expect from an upscale restaurant, and certainly not from a restaurant at this price point. In fact, the level of service was worse than what I would expect at a fast-food restaurant. What made the experience particularly disappointing was that this wasn't my first visit, I have been a loyal customer for years and have chosen Capital Grille for important occasions. When you spend this kind of money at a high-end steakhouse, you expect attentive, professional service and for the staff to understand the importance of the experience they are providing. Jacksonville now has serious competition in the upscale steakhouse market, and that makes service and hospitality more important than ever. A restaurant cannot rely on its reputation or its past customer loyalty indefinitely. I hope Capital Grille takes this experience seriously. I would hate to see a restaurant I have supported for so many years lose the level of service that originally made it special.