joel is the best server ever! first time coming here and I'll request him every time!

deliciously seasoned food. Every dish was perfect. The server was very professional and friendly.

We started with the chargrilled oysters, and they were absolutely delicious, perfectly grilled with just the right amount of seasoning. They were so good, I completely forgot to take a picture! For my entrée, I had the crab-stuffed catfish with creamed spinach and a side of red beans and rice. The catfish was baked to perfection, light, flaky, and seasoned with the authentic flavors New Orleans is known for. The creamed spinach was rich and flavorful, and the red beans and rice were so good they didn't even make it into the picture for obvious reasons! My guy ordered the fried seafood platter, and every piece of seafood was cooked perfectly. Nothing was overcooked. The batter was light, crispy, and fluffy, letting the fresh seafood shine. The corn fritters were so amazing that we had to order an extra side! From the appetizers to the entrées, everything was fresh, flavorful, and expertly prepared. The food, service, and overall experience were outstanding. If you're looking for authentic New Orleans flavors and exceptional seafood, this place is definitely worth the visit. We'll absolutely be back! read more

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Came here for a quick dinner before heading to the movies at Tinseltown. I had the stuffed Catfish and it was very good but not amazing. The rice with crawfish was good but not amazing. The mashed sweet potatoes were the highlight for sure. There were a lot of tables there for graduation celebrations so the service was slower than normal. You've got to get there early to get a table. read more

I finally made my way to Copeland's for the first time, and let me tell you... They understood the assignment. I rolled in during Happy Hour, and the vibes were vibing. I honestly couldn't tell you if music was playing because my table was already hosting its own mini party. Our server? A whole superstar. Knowledgeable, attentive, and the kind of person who makes you feel like you're the main character. He single handedly elevated the night from "fun" to "legendary." Now let's talk food, because my soul is still humming. I ordered the Red Beans & Rice with Fried Catfish, and whew, those beans were savory, seasoned, and clearly made by someone's grandma (I kid). The rice was tender, the catfish had the perfect kick, and that crispy fry was chef's kiss. Zero disappointment detected. Next time, those Hot Crab Claws are calling my name. The Lemon Drops? A 100/10. Tito's definitely pulled up to the table too, and I wasn't mad at it. I left floating, twirling, and possibly gliding out the door. Only surprise of the night NO Beignets. In a New Orleans‑inspired spot, that felt like a plot twist. They deserve a spot on the menu, no debate. read more

Let me start by saying, these may be the best chargrilled oysters in the city! They were a nice size, Parmesan cheese crust, and garlic butter that I literally drank out of the shell! Dont hesitate, order them. I was not a fan of the artichoke crawfish bread, it needed more cheese and to be hotter in my opinion but the salmon was delicious. It was cooked perfectly and had these delectable crispy edges! read more

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If you are looking for a Cajun flare in your dining experience then this needs to be your next stop! From the tender alligator bites to the blackened redfish this meal did not disappoint. We had a fantastic waitstaff who made this experience worth it. read more

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We had a last-minute urge to go out and get dinner. We went to Copelands with an open mind. We thoroughly enjoyed their oysters, Rockefeller and grilled oysters. We shared a half rack of ribs with the mashed sweet potato and coleslaw sides. The biscuits will like comfort food. We also sampled the chicken and waffles. Everything taste great. The ambience was casual with loud environment, but it was enjoyable. We also visited by musician who played guitar at our table. We sampled some of their alcoholic drinks, which were all tasty. All in all, it was quite an entertaining Friday night with great company and food. I will see if I was very attentive and explain the menu when we had questions. The food came out in shorted order. We appreciated the free parking lot parking outside the restaurant. This would be a good choice for a casual night out/date night/catching up with friends. read more

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Good spot for weekend Brunch Sat/Sun. In with party of 4 in Sunday and went in for 10 am when they open. Lots of open parking with regular table seating as well as bar and covered w closed patio seating. Promptly seared and Josh server was quick to greet us and take drink orders. As was our first visit he explained the various serving stations and where to go. Good opening crowd but it definitely got more crowded by 11-1130. The waffles were freshly made hot and tasty, meat carving station with brisket, ham and Roast was good. Mac and cheese, Caesar salad were all good. Two types of bread pudding for dessert. Overall pretty good brunch buffet and would return. read more

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My coworker and I are visiting from Phoenix to support training the new Jacksonville location, and everyone at work raved about the weekend brunch at Copeland's. We arrived to a busy parking lot on a Sunday at 1pm, so we had hopes that it was a great place if drawing that kind of crowd. We didn't make a reservation, but we were quickly seated in less than 10 minutes. Kaitlyn and Kiara greeted us and ensured our drinks stayed replenished. Both were very friendly and personable to advise where to get both savory and more sweet selections on the other side of the restaurant. Personally, it was a bit loud which I didn't enjoy. Large crowds are seated near you, so it can be hard to talk to who you are with. Though overall the food was pretty tasty. I highly recommend their biscuits. I'll admit that I longed for more seafood and likely wouldn't return for brunch, but rather their full dinner menu. Overall, I definitely think it's worth checking out whether you are visiting or a local. read more

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We enjoyed Cajun deliciousness including solid gumbo, indulgence hot crab claws and dense and yummy biscuits. The service here is consistently attentive, I like to sit in the bar area. The ambiance feels like an elevated bistro tucked off of the French quarter. This restaurant has been great for decades, wow! read more

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I must share my experience at the Jacksonville Fl location, with waiter Jeremiah. He made our visit extremely enjoyable. From the moment he introduced himself, he was kind, knowledgeable, helpful and very attentive. Simply put, the service he gave made it easy to look forward to returning, in hopes of receiving the service he gave, which is rare these days. Thanks again Jeremiah for top tier service! read more

Sherman was so caring and attentive. the food was delicious! Always a pleasant experience.

I drive past this restaurant all the time and I've always wanted to stop in, but just never found myself doing so until today. I met up with some coworkers after work and we were grabbing lunch and some drinks. I arrived first and was seated right away in a booth near the bar. My waitress, Tiana, was fantastic, she came up right away and grabbed my drink order. I ordered the sangria which was a bit too sweet for me but it was huge and definitely had a solid alcohol pour. After the sangria I switched it up for the Bloody Mary which was just my speed, I loved it! For food, I ordered a starter of the Bayou broccoli which is very tasty. It was actually very unique to anything that I've had and I'm really glad that I tried it. For my meal I ordered the shrimp and Tasso pasta. The pasta had a lot of flavor. It was maybe a touch too salty for me, but I think that was due to the pork in the dish overall, though I would probably order it again. Every dish came with a buttered biscuit, which was also delicious. I am so glad I finally made it to Copeland's. I had such a great experience which was absolutely made by the amazing service that we got. read more

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We went to Copelands for the first time today for Sunday brunch. We arrived there as they opened at 10am. Not crowded yet, but later it drew a crowd. There was plenty of seating and the service was excellent. The place was clean and there were a few stations for waffles, desserts, carving station, omelets , fish, chicken , salad and fruit to name a few. We enjoyed it and will definitely return. read more

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We came in on Fat Tuesday, so it was definitely busy -- but honestly, the staff handled it really well. Even with the crowd, our food came out faster than I expected and everything was fresh and flavorful. The portions were great and exactly what you want on a day like that. You can tell the kitchen was on point, even under pressure. Our server stayed friendly, patient, and checked in on us without making us feel rushed, which I really appreciated considering how packed it was. Overall, it was a fun, lively experience and a perfect place to be on Fat Tuesday. I'd absolutely come back -- especially knowing they can still deliver great service when it's slammed. read more

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If you're in the mood for an authentic shrimp, Poboy and gumbo soup, this is the place to go to service was excellent. Food was very good. It was the closest I could get to New Orleans without being there. Atmosphere is unrushed, friendly, and very much a New Orleans style. read more

Colin H. Was my server I enjoyed my visit food was good and my service was great. I had Jazzy wings, buffalo spring rolls, 1/2 dozen of the rockefeller oysters and the butter and honey biscuits to go. read more

Copeland's - I had the crash and burn punch bowl. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Every time I've come to this restaurant it's been really well for me. This food has been nice service have been good. I always like to order the crawfish étouffée. It was so good. Definitely a lot of food you can probably take some home with you I'm never able to finish it all in one sitting. my friend Got the chicken dish not exactly sure which one it is I'm so sorry and then we had a bowl of gumbo and a bowl of corn soup I think it was. Really good! I've sat in the bar area that area was really nice it was the bar but still kind of quiet and a great laid-back grown and sexy type of scene. When I'm sat in the dining room it was very nice too very cozy it was pretty busy that day but again not too loud. I'll definitely be back again read more

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Went for happy hour with discounted drinks and appetizers. Service was great and the appetizers were tasty. They had only 4 selections for appetizers in the happy hour menu, but wine and drinks are discounted so it is a reasonably priced place to go and happy lasts until 7:00 pm. read more

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Came with high expectations as a were visiting from out of town. Food was mediocre at best. Ambiance was nice though. Service was ok. read more

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The ambiance in this place was amazing however the service and the food was underwhelming but, I will let you be the judge. Stop by Copelands if you are in the Jax Florida area. read more

I almost skipped this place because it only had 3 stars on Yelp. I'm glad we did come! It was soooo tasty! We were seated immediately on a Friday evening at 5:30. The waitress was friendly and attentive. She gave us suggestions on the menu and got everything out fast! We would definitely come back if in this area again! Parking: on site parking read more

Copeland's - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I love this place! Quality and consistency all thanks to the chef and his team! Rockefeller Oysters, corn and shrimp chowder, and the crab claws are in my top 3! Everything I've tried here is great! Go when you have a few extra $$ because you can get "carried away" here for sure! read more

I finally made it to Copeland's ! This was my first visit. We were greeted and seated upon entry and they were really busy! The dining area has plenty sesting. Our server was very attentive and helpful throughout our visit. She went over the brunch buffet and the regular menu. Three of us chose the Brunch Buffet and one ordered from the menu. It was very busy but the food on the buffet was fresh and it did not run out. I started with the made to order omelet, stopped by the carving station and grabbed some French toast sticks from the waffle station. The grits were creamy, fried fish was crispy and flakey and we had no complaints! I would definitely return to Copeland's! read more

Wanted something different while traveling to Jacksonville, FL. Definitely picked the right spot. I loved the crab and corn chowder. So flavorful. Then enjoyed a blackened salmon Cobb salad. It was the biggest salmon portion I've had. I had a WooWoo to drink which was delicious. Loved the atmosphere and New Orleans flair. Service was good. Overall great experience. 10 out of 10 recommend. read more

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We came back to visit one of our favorite places in Jacksonville. Crayfish etoufee is as good as it's ever been. Service is great and friendly. And prices are pretty good for what you get. read more

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Loved the spice added to the crawfish ettoufee. Lots of great flavors here. Will be back. read more

Copeland's - Crawfish Etouffée - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

First post-Covid visit and every bite reminded me of how they've managed to consistently stay in business throughout the years. Don't be put off by how busy they always seem to be and time your visit to avoid the herd. We arrived a little after 5pm on Friday and got a great table. Kid friendly, solid menu with a nice range of options for every course, good happy hour prices, and know their customers enough to keep Tabasco and a Cajun hot sauce on every table. Our table shared their artichoke & spinach dip with fried bow tie pasta, Bayou Broccoli and crawfish bread from the Appetizers. Between the group we had Crawfish Etouffée (which I swear was more crawfish than rice, absolutely loaded), Jambalaya Pasta, Chicken Parm and some kid plates. Everything was nicely cooked and seasoned and arrived hot. The size of the crowd for the weekend brunch terrifies me, but their food is worth giving it a go! read more

Crazy busy for father's day dinner, ordered takeout. Only 1 person working that station so it got a little backed up, multiple servers checked to make sure I had been taken care of. Crawfish Bread was outstanding! read more

Copeland's - Crawfish Bread - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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One of my husband's coworkers recommended this place so we decided to try their buffet brunch to have multiple options. My husband & I just was in New Orleans in November. The food here didn't taste nothing like it. The flavors were missing. The food was mediocre. Everything tastes like it was rushed and not made with love. Normally we would get seconds but one round was enough for us. We spent $80 for 2pp not including drinks. That would be a good price if the food was worth it. Unfortunately we will not be coming here again. read more

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Went to Copeland's for brunch and it was disappointing. The restaurant was busy and lively. The staff was very nice and helpful. Unfortunately the food and my drink were big let downs. I was there around noon so it wasn't too late into the brunch. However when I went to the buffet, they ran out of bacon. I asked if more would be coming out and they said there was no more. They literally ran out of bacon midway through brunch! The other food for the buffet was dry and not appetizing. The saving grace was the made to order omelet stand. They also have a waffle bar that's likely fine since it's made on the spot, but I didn't try one It's disappointing however knowing you pay a buffet price for an essentially an omelet and maybe a waffle. Nothing else was worth eating and there was no bacon. For my drink o ordered a Bloody Mary. It did not include all the items noted on the menu and the celery stalk was wilted and dirty (eeeyuck). Again, their staff is great so I do hope things can improve with their food and bar. read more

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Recently dined here for dinner. I kid you not in the middle of the meal, I ran to the bathroom to throw up everything I had eaten. Something is not right with the food here. The service was nice, but that's just not something I could get past. Honestly, will not back. read more

Copeland's of New Orleans never disappoints! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of that classic New Orleans charm. The restaurant has such a great vibe--perfect for a relaxing meal with family or celebrating a special occasion. The food was absolutely amazing. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. You can really tell they take pride in their recipes and quality ingredients. Every dish we ordered was delicious, and the portions were generous. The service was just as impressive. Our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. It truly made the experience even better. Copeland's is definitely one of our favorite spots when we're craving incredible New Orleans-style food. If you're looking for great food, great service, and a great atmosphere, this is the place to go. We'll definitely be back! read more

went for thanksgiving and omg great food great service.....it was crowded but my god the food was chefs kiss....im stuffed read more

I really enjoy this spot when I come to Jax. Right by the biz hotels on the Southside it's got a good vibe with really good food at great prices. Gumbo is New Orleans quality! Good service as well. read more

first time eating here and our waiter Drew was amazing and very informative for The brunch selection. The food was delicious and everything flowed great for a Sunday brunch spot. read more

VERY disappointed! it seems as though they are just using the name because it is not anything like the original Copeland's restaurants in New Orleans. And I should know - I am a New Orleanian. Al Copeland would NOT approve! In addition to the food just being mediocre the restaurant could use a good cleaning! 2 positives...our server was amazing and the Mardi Gras decorations were cute. read more

Wonderful food, excellent service. We shared the amazing biscuits a fried seafood platter & a dessert. Words can't do it justice... So you'll just have to look at the pictures. read more

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This is another place that I would expect to be rated at least a 4.5 + consistency, ambience, dish selections, quality, all great!! I have been eating here for almost 10 years and never had a bad meal or bad service, not one bad drink and this place stays with a full house!! The food is so delish!! I was there on Sunday and nothing has changed! The food is still hitting and the service too! Please keep up the great work and thank you! read more

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