We wanted to have lunch at someplace new. Since my husband is a whiskey lover he wanted to check…read morethis place out. It's a free standing restaurant in the St. John's Shopping Center. We were immediately impressed when we went in; lots of dark wood and a long bar with shelves and shelves of spirits. There were mostly bourbons and whiskeys. They even had a rolling ladder so bartenders could reach top-shelf bottles. We had about a 10 minute wait for a table on a Saturday for lunch. The time went by quickly and we were seated at a small wooden table. Our server, Erin, approached us quickly and took our drink orders. I ordered a Blue Moon and my husband had the WC Old-Fashioned. It was made with Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon and he said it was quite good. ($13). For food; I had the Rooster Royale which was a fried chicken sandwich with pickles and hot honey BBQ sauce. It was $16.50, and one of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had! Even the bun was delicious! I'd planned on only eating half; but I ended up eating it all because it was so good. I also had the homemade chips which were yummy too. My husband had the Reuben which was $19. He said it was really tasty and full of meat. He commented that it didn't get "mushy" or fall apart. He had the crispy potatoes as his side and he raved about those too. We really enjoyed our meal at Whiskey Cake and would definitely return. The only drawback I can think of is that they don't seem to have very many healthy lo-cal options.

We came here today for my goddaughter's graduation celebratory lunch. Having never been here I was…read morenot sure what the menu options would be or what to expect. First I have to commend Christina, who was our server. A table of eight, she managed us with such grace, professionalism, and outstanding service! With a constant smile on her face, she asked us open questions and was very attentive. Not once did I have to ask for an iced tea refill because she was staying on top of it! The menu, though short with options did have a creative variety. We all tried the cinnamon roll, which I have to say was beyond, and I do mean beyond outstanding. In fact, it was the best cinnamon roll I have ever had with the toasted pecans and the sauce. WOW!! I ended up with the pancakes and eggs, and the eggs were cooked perfectly! The pancakes were were thick and had good flavor. It was a little overcooked for what I prefer, but overall, it was very good. Looking at the other options of what friends were having the food looked amazing. I am not a bacon eater, but one of our table mates had a bacon dish that she said was phenomenal. I will definitely be back

So fun! Love the…read morekaraoke area! Food is good! Felt safe there with the kids. Staff friendly

Leaderboard Arcade Bar & Restaurant is a cool enough tour hang out for a bit if you are on the…read moresouthside of Jacksonville, Florida. Has that retro vibe going and the service is friendly enough. You can play some games and enjoy a few cold drinks. This is a cool enough place to spend some time.

Laura was treating me to lunch for my birthday that has since passed. This was our first time here…read more We've heard good things about the place. When we walked in, we saw a huge table of senior citizens, maybe about 20-30! We decided to stay. There was only one Bartender and one Waitress. The place was packed. We sat by the window seats-that was all that was left to sit at. The Waitress was very attentive(even though she was slammed). Today's special was shrimp baskets. Shrimp could be cooked three ways. I chose fried w/onion rings(fresh-not frozen rings) & and a 50/50 tea. My meal was delicious. Laura had blackened shrimp w/broccoli. We both enjoyed our meals and had a great conversation. I had $40.00 cash on me and Laura had a card to treat me, but the internet and card machine had just gone down. So I paid for the meal and tip. Laura Cash App'd me $40.00. Pros:big place with a very friendly atmosphere. Great service and food. Cons:it was out of their control that the machine went down. Recommend:Yes

I visit Cowtown when I find myself in the Lakewood area. Lisa the bartender is awesome! TV's are…read moregigantic and always have the latest sport. This week it was the Players. Food is good and beer is cold!

Food and service was fantastic. Everything had great flavor and there were tons of gluten free…read moreoptions. The empanadas that are gluten free were so good. The green onion cream sauce was to die for and my husband who's not a fan of peppers ate all of them in the fantastic fried rice with chicken and steak. Order it all, you can't go wrong.

Empanada Factory is one of those small, clean local spots that never disappoints. Every time we…read morevisit, the food is consistently delicious and full of flavor. We shared the appetizer platter and the picada, and both truly hit the spot, great portions and perfect for sharing. The empanadas are always fresh, and you can tell everything is made with care. It's the kind of place you're always happy to come back to, whether it's for a casual bite or to satisfy a craving for something comforting and tasty. A wonderful little hidden gem in Jax!

I really enjoyed my visit to Veterans United Craft Brewery. The beers were crisp, cold and nicely…read moredistinct in flavor. I love beer flights so I can taste several beers side by side. Veterans makes it easy with preset recommendations for different flights. (See my photo.) Great place. Attentive service. Lots of seating available. Nice relaxing tap room.

Really charming spot with tasteful military-themed decor that clearly honors service members…read morewithout going over the top. It's tucked into a kind of sketchy-looking industrial park, but once you're inside, it feels cozy and welcoming. They've got a great variety of craft brews on tap -- lots of flavor options if you like trying new things. Service was fast and friendly. That said, the food situation is pretty minimal. Think bar snacks -- pre-packaged pretzels (we had the bacon-flavored ones, tasty but probably something you could grab at Publix). Would've loved some fresh food or food truck action. We came out specifically to support a local cat rescue event, which was awesome. Major props to the brewery for partnering with the volunteers and even offering to help promote adoption efforts to their regulars. You can tell they care about their community. There's also a side area with extra seating and a bunch of board games -- most are donated, some missing pieces, but still a fun, low-key vibe. Makes a nice third space to hang with friends and kill a few hours.

Had a nice lunch out at Wicked Barley Brewing Company - Jacksonville, FL today to kickoff and enjoy…read moretheir Reggae Sunday season. My friend ordered us the Pork Belly Kimchi Fries, I got us an order of the Cheese Curds, and for my entree I got an order of the Asian Sticky Wings. I probably would have never ordered the kimchi fries on my own. Sometimes kimchi can be fickle and really hit or miss. It was definitely a hit here. More on the sweet and tangy side but worked really well. Fries seasoned perfectly, and the pork belly cubed and cooked to perfection. Out of all of the times I've been to Wicked Barley, these fries have to be one of the best items I've had from there. Cheese curds were pretty basic. Tasted great, but nothing to write home about. If you like Cheese curds, you'll enjoy theirs. I originally had my eye on the jerk chicken wings and I was warned by the waitress and my friend that they are REALLY hot. Jerk chicken is generally one of those thats right on the borderline of too hot for me. To give you an idea, if you're familiar with Butthutt BBQ's jerk chicken, theirs is as far as I can go for spice level. So I switched it up to be safe, and I am glad I did. Sweet and sticky, these had really great flavor inside and out. Would definitely get these again in the future. Brought a couple home to the hubby and he seemed to enjoy them too, and he normally doesn't like, what he refers to as, "sweet meat". I had three different beers in my favorite tasting style, sour. I had the PB&J sour, the mango sour, and the orange cream sour. The orange cream was my favorite of the 3. We enjoyed the sounds of the band Splittone in the background and enjoyed the whole vibe of our meal. I'm hoping to visit again on a future weekend and possibly bringing one of my pups along with me since they are dog friendly.

Heard about wicked barley from a friend. Restaurant and micro brewery…read more Considering I won a bet for dinner... thought this would be good When seated ask for paper menus unless you don't mind qr code menus. Service was good. Beer selection great Try the cheese curds to start. They are phenomenal. Candyce and I had burgers with her side fries and my side pork rinds omg the pork rinds were fantastic. Good service. Good food. Couple of gotchas but nothing much. Definitely will be back....

This is one of the top steak restaurants we have ever visited. When eating high fat or high protein…read morethis place is a great fit. The staff was very helpful and helped us choose items from the menu. The inside was busy and we sat at a booth. We were glad we made reservations as without them a seat might have been a challenge. The food was so good. The pork belly was shocking good. The rest of the food was very good and for steaks and meats we enjoyed them. This was our first Columbian steakhouse so we have no others to compare it with. We will visit them again.

The place is unassuming but has a lot of charm! The staff are nice, kind, and full of smiles. The…read morefood was served in hearty portions and very appealing. I ordered a papaya drink, very fresh, an appetizer of fried plantain with cheese and guava sauce, and a marina combination for the entree which came with a tilapia filet, 4 shrimp, salmon, and 2 vegetable skewers. The plantain with cheese and guava sauce was new and surprisingly tasty. That's a first for me and I'd definitely enjoy it again. The entree looked great and had minimal seasoning. I added the sauces to add flavor and heat. All in all, it was too much in one sitting so I took it home. I would recommend additional seasoning for the seafood & a lemon to squeeze over it and wake up the flavor.

What a wonderful experience! We came here on a whim and weren't disappointed. The restaurant…read morewas cozy, yet professional, especially for a building in a strip mall. The complimentary rolls were nice and fluffy. We would have loved to dip them in some sort of olive oil/butter blend, but they were still delicious on their own. The waiter was attentive and professional, giving us great insight when making our choices, specifically for dessert. We eventually decided on the mozzarella della casa as an appetizer, which was delicious and gave us reminiscent Rome vibes. It was most similar to a caprese with the addition of fire roasted tomatoes and peppers. We split our entrees, which were just as good. The linguine carbonara and pasta combo were huge portions. Excellent value for the money. For dessert we had a decadent cannoli and a limoncello, which stole the show. Overall this was the closest we got to real Italian cuisine in years. It definitely reminded us of some of the meals we had in Rome and Florence. We're excited to come back!

Cute hidden place on Phillips highway. Grabbed a bite…read morebefore a movie. Clean and as you can see upscale ambiance with a relaxed atmosphere. The bread was delicious. Crunchy and airy. It came with dipping oil. We ordered a 16" pizza. Half was Leci's -Ricotta, pesto and red peppers and the other half was marghertia. The prices were reasonable and we would go back. We saw they offer a lunch special buffet for only $13 and includes many favorite dishes like chicken parm, linguini Alfredo, meat balks and more.

I have to commend and thank both Clinton (phenomenal server!) And I believe his name was Ron who…read morewas one of the chefs. Clinton is very in tuned to how I like my eggs and biscuits and he always works diligently to ensure that they come out correctly. When asked for the biscuits to be made very light, Ron knew who it was when he looked up and he was awesome and did it perfect! This type of personalized service you don't get just anywhere, but with Metro diner all of their wait staff watch out for their customers because they genuinely care. I do believe that Clint paved the way for them and Ron's phenomenal ability to meet customers request goes beyond reproach. Today, the corn beef hash was spectacular! I love the large helping and the flavor utilizing special seasonings! Moreover, as I said, the biscuits were perfect as were the eggs over medium. I have to say I love coming to this metro because it's truly feels like a family. You walk in you feel warm, welcomed and embraced and that's because of the team they have. This is an excellent location with excellent service! Thank you, Metro for Clinton and Ron!

Wonderful "home cooking" menu selections. They make the best pot pies I've ever had the pleasure of…read moreeating. Too bad they aren't bigger, because there's usually a wait for tables on weekends and holidays.

I want to first talk about the outstanding service we received from Chelsey! What impressed me the…read moremost about her was when my friend asked her. What was your favorite thing on the menu? She started listing various options and provided details why they were her favorite. Someone who only knows the menu backwards and forwards and has personally partaken in the food would know such detail! It was so refreshing to hear her just talk about what she liked and why. And the most important part the "why" she liked it! You don't hear that too often. I had a conversation with the manager, Erik, and reiterated to him the importance of having such a dedicated professional (he promised me that not only what she recognized her for her outstanding job, but that she would receive two free meals as a reward for her customer center approach.) My friend had the del monico steak and they cooked it perfectly - the way he liked (breathing and mooing). My other two friends had the fried shrimp which they devoured! I was simple, just got the chicken sandwich, and I will admit I was disappointed because it was overcooked. However, Erik took care of that, and I was very generous of him. This goes back to seeing why Chelsea was as good as she was because it starts at the top and works it way down. Overall, this was a great experience because of the company, the ambience in the restaurant which is warm embracing and inviting and the great service we had from Chelsea and Erik.

What a wonderful dinner at STONEWOOD GRILL AND TAVERN on March 3, 2026. Our waitress was EXCELLENT…read more- ALISA. The Lemon Drop Martinis were so delicious and refreshing! The Tuesday night specials were the perfect portions and bothe the Tenderloin Tips/Shrimp and the Salmon/Shrimp were prepared to perfection. Will be back soon!