Popped in on a Monday night, no reservation, but we were a party of 3 (two adults and baby) right…read morewhen they opened. Able to accommodate us before the dinner rush and reservations. Staff was so kind, our server Alex was phenomenal. Incredibly patient (again, we had a baby) and well versed in the menu. Food was delicious, we had carrot hummus, sugo pasta, and flounder. Ambiance is elevated with great service but still comfortable and not stuffy. So glad we stopped in!

I am first timer here at Town Hall Jax. My friend who lives…read morein the area introduced me to this down town location. The server was on point and courteous and friendly. The food is delicious and seasoned to taste, you have to try dish of brussels sprouts, it had a sweet and light salty flavor. The restaurant was a small but elegant place but romantic for couples to enjoy and relax with dim lighting which met our expectations.

Deliciousness is an understatement. Amazing fettuccini Alfredo made from scratch with some protein…read morein the side. Their pastry chef made the most delicious summer berry coffee cafe which I paired with a cappuccino. Hands down the best Italian restaurant in Jacksonville FL.

Food: for apps we shared the marinated olives (great) and patatas bravas (great). for mains, we…read moreshared the night's special which was a redfish (standout dish of the night, incredible), filet mignon (my groups least favorite, slightly overcooked and overall forgettable), fettuccine (delightful). for dessert we split a tiramisu cheesecake (disappointing, would not describe as tiramisu flavored) and the house made strawberry gelato (incredible, and it came with one of their almond house made cookies which we then promptly ordered a cookie plate in addition). Cocktails were ok, my salt & vinegar martini was not salty or vinegary enough for my liking. Service: friendly waiter. I think it was a busy Saturday night because there were long wait times for apps and then again for our entrees; our dirty plates took a while to clear off the table. Ambiance: sat outside on the sidewalk which was perfect for the weather and less noisy than inside

Fine dining at the Ritz, and well worth the extra cost…read more Beautiful setting, comfortable seating spread out providing a good amount of privacy. Attentive, helpful and friendly wait staff. Started, as all the diners here, with rolls and three flavored salts. The cheese rolls were the clear winner, and the siracha salt won me over on a little butter at first bite. Enjoyed an appetizer of tuna served 2 ways - seared and minced. Note the plates here are not sized for sharing, they're perfectly composed single dishes. The steak was the best plate I had throughout our stay at the Ritz. A tender filet, perfectly cooked, sitting on a little mash tater island with a few asparagus, covered with a pleasant sauce. Some nice high end cocktail choices. Extensive list of pretty badly overpriced wines, though we did enjoy our $120 bottle of $30 wine.

Went to Salt for a work dinner/group event. Most of the food and experience was good and the…read moreservice was fine, however, the chef thought it was acceptable to send out a dry pasta with sautéed mushrooms in place of a chicken fettuccine for the second course (see photo). It wasn't 1 sent out by accident - but 3 of them to me and my executives. I was embarrassed to say the least. I also shared my level of disappointment with the server, twice, before he let the manager know. They could have fixed it had he told them when it happened, but for some reason chose not to. My opinion of Salt has been forever changed.

Finally convinced candyce to try chowder Ted's. She looked over the menu and saw the burger…read more She really enjoyed the location, signs inside and the service. She had the burger with fries. Burger was huge. One of the specials they had was Brussels sprouts. Very good. Don't pass them up I had fish sandwich with the classic chowder. Definitely good. Always enjoy going there. Good service good food. Definitely worth it.

Location on the water is cute. Staff were wonderful. Food was okay but not something that would…read moremake me return again. But also, we just got small bites. My gator tail was over cooked and had what tasted like cinnamon on it?? Cajun sauce is phenomenal. I understand their chowder is wonderful, but it has olives - and I'm not a fan of olives. That's on me. Beer was ice cold and great price!

This is an easy one that can be summed up with one word that I rarely use…read more.. Foodgasm! Service was on point!

Please forgive my pics, it's definitely more of a dimly lit, date-night vibe, so they aren't the…read morebest, but I hope they are able to convey the explosion of flavors, at least a little! First off, this place is tiny, I doubt they even seat 40, so reservations are a must. I admit, I wasn't aware of the policy and wandered in without one, late on a Thursday night, after a workshop at the Cummer. They were kind enough to let me grab a seat at the bar, but that was definitely a one off. As someone who is practically allergic to planning, having to make reservations, IN ADVANCE - GASP! may be difficult for me, but completely worth it I prefer to eat tapas style, because I enjoy having a few bites of a number of different things with varied flavors and textures, but since I was on my own, I was a bit limited with how much I could order and eat. I got the zanahorias, an absolute flavor bomb, with raw carrot ribbons, saturated in vinegar, olive oil and Moroccan spices, topped with sweet sultanas and crunchy almonds for contrast and the freshness of cilantro. Then I moved on to the tomato and cucumber salad, served over a dill whipped cheese, garnished with coucous, sprigs of dill and pickled onions. I think I should have had it come out first, because it was light and fresh and lovely, but didn't hold up to the intensity of flavors of the zahorias. I also would have liked just a little bit of sea salt to sprinkle over the tomatoes, but that's just a personal preference. Lastly, I got the shrimp pil-pil, which is usually offered as an octopus dish, but was being served with shrimp that night. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and I basically wanted an entire loaf of their homemade baguette to soak up all that garlicky oil, but my absolute favorite thing was that bright, lemony aioli. It reminded me of a dish that I had in Nice years ago and made me question why I don't put aioli on everything. I was too full to get dessert, but I'm looking forward to going back, hopefully with a group, so I can try more of the menu.

Kayla took excellent care of us at the bar. We arrived early for happy hour and enjoyed a near…read moreempty bar! They don't open until 4:30pm and we were there before 5pm. I wanted to see if any of the happy hour bar bites peaked my interest- and yes they did, until I found out my cursed allergy prevented me from enjoying most of the options. We ordered cocktails and the cheesy garlic bread. I cannot have their marinara sauce- that takes out a lot at an Italian restaurant. I did have my eye on the short rib, it came highly recommended. Cocktails- I had the happy hour Prati Mule with bourbon and then an old fashioned after- both were delicious, that old fashioned was made right. John ordered a beer and was very happy. John got The Godfather pizza, I went for that short rib. John's take- best pizza he has ever eaten! Whoa- that's huge. He's currently eating his leftovers. I was so excited for the short rib I missed that it was over polenta. I would have preferred mashed potatoes- but that just meant I ate every single carrot- omg, so yummy and almost all of the beef- again, perfectly cooked, great flavor and fork soft- hmmmm. I love a tender, forkful of cow. Next time, get a table and I'm going to try the scallops! Or maybe something alfredo. We'll see, but I will be back! Ooohh- management, you need more bourbon cocktails on the seasonal menu! I just missed the bacon bourbon cocktail- but the new one had none.

The perfect birthday dinner spot! This is my favorite place to get crispy Brussels sprouts…read more Everything is always delicious, and the atmosphere is unbeatable. It can get a bit busy, but the amazing food and ambiance make it worth it. The staff is always incredibly sweet and truly makes you feel cared for. One time, my family came here with our cousin, who is autistic. We were seated in the back room, where the sound echoed and was a little loud. The manager approached us and offered to move us to a quieter area of the restaurant, and even offered to provide headphones for my cousin. It was one of the best experiences we've ever had at a restaurant, especially considering that dining out can be challenging if the environment is too overstimulating. I love seeing inclusivity in restaurants, and this encounter will forever be one of my sweetest core memories. Thank you, Prati!

This by far was the best meal I had this trip! Everything…read moreabout this restaurant is 1st class. The staff is amazing and the craft drinks are great Even the homemade soda my daughter got was incredible. The salad was a work of art! And was amazing. The burger was cooked perfectly. Very cool restaurant and I will definitely be going back.

The ice plant was so good that we ate there two days in a row…read more We had the blue crab beignets BOTH days, they were heavenly pillows of goodness, and they were not skimpy with the blue crab. Also loved the fried chicken and hoecakes. Amazing. The drinks had a bit of variation between bartenders. They were all good though, so no complaints. It's a little bit outside of the "party" area of town but still walkable and completely worth it!! We ate at quite a few places and this was the stand out.

Matthew's is one of my favorite restaurants in town! Definitely call ahead and let them know if…read moreyou're having a special event because they will make sure you feel extra special. Reservations aren't required but helpful. The bar area is pretty casual so if you just feel like popping in because you're in the neighborhood but you're not sure if you're dressed well enough... like you can totally stop in and hang in there because their espresso martinis are one of my favorites! And their happy hour is definitely the best time go. We normally go for the different Chef's tasting adventures which are coursed out meals with or without wine pairings... Just because it's fun to be surprised and try new things sometimes. They try to accommodate all allergies and you can always order things "on the side" if you're not sure about it which I love because I can be picky... sometimes ;) If I order off the menu, I normally order either their seasonal preparation of the scallops or the aged steak because the toppings and salts that come with their steak are amazing! And if you only order one thing on their menu... make sure it's the souffle! Their souffle is always cooked perfectly to order no matter what flavor they are serving and the creme anglaise that they always serve it with is so silky and completes it just perfectly. Overall, I would definitely recommend giving this restaurant a try and highly suggest it for your more intimate special occasions.

I doubt this review will even scratch the surface of how satisfied and pleased my husband and I…read morewere during our date night at Matthew's. I called the restaurant a few weeks prior to our set date night, my husband's birthday, and spoke to Cricket on the phone about their chefs tasting menu. She was fabulous with explaining what we could expect and booked our reservation for us. When we arrived, from the moment we pulled up to valet, every single aspect of our dining experience was thought about and intentional. We grabbed a round of drinks at the bar (espresso martini is to die for) then headed to the dining room where Caroline was our server. She couldn't not have been more educated & welcoming during our time. I simply was over the moon with the food, service, cleanliness and ambiance of Matthew's. Absolutely will be dining here again!!

The BEST steakhouse in Jacksonville!!! I brought my gay best friend from NYC here before and he…read moresaid Cowford was better than most of the steakhouses in NYC! I usually get the lamb chops because it's so delicious with the mint jelly. Their best sides are the potatoes (sooooooo buttery and soft and melt in your mouth), asparagus, and mushrooms. The decor is upscale and classy... great for dates and special occasions! Donny is the best server... very attentive but not overbearing.

Food is always great. Service is excellent from the rooftop, main dining area and even the bar…read more PRO TIP: If you do not have a reservation and there are no tables available at that time, you can always eat at the bar which is what we usually do. Servers are amazing and you get a faster cocktail/wine refill.

Would recommend! Service was a bit slow to start we sat at the bar unnoticed for a bit but the…read morebartender was great and really explained the menu items. We loved how casual and chill it felt inside, perfect spot before a date night. I got the lavender spritz and I still think about it. So delicious. I wish their small bites options were bigger but I understand that just have restricted options because of the space. Cool neighborhood spot.

We dipped into Posting House for their Charcuterie & Cheese board recently. The bartender said it…read moreshould feed 3-4 and it was definitely enough for all 4 of us. Maybe not the fanciest of charcuterie boards but certainly good. Everyone liked a little of everything available and this may sound silly but I personally enjoyed the blanched almonds far more than I expected. This was our second time at Posting House and the second time we stopped in for drinks or an app on the way somewhere else. Cool place with a good vibe and great food.