Food: tasty, high quality, and well executed * Drinks: cocktails were on point * Service: very attentive and excellent throughout * Ambience: cozy and warm; when full, it does get loud * Value: good portions with high-quality food A genuinely great experience in Beaches. Solid food, great drinks, standout service -- a place you're happy to come back to. read more

Lamb w chimmi churri, Grouper and Ribeye roasted vegetables. Overall a great meal. Grouper & Ribeye were spot on. Chimmi Chuurri was delicious. Service by Anjelica was the perfect amount of sugar and salt. She could serve me anything. Wine delish. read more

Doro - La familia - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

I was in Jacksonville for the weekend, and my girlfriend and her sister would not stop hyping up Doro. They were talking about Doro like it was a 2013 Andrew Wiggins. We walked into the chic interior, with a bottle of Chianti under the arm as it's BYOB. Something about sipping Chianti out of a nice wine glass...idk man. It makes me feel something. It makes me feel important. It makes me feel like I'm under the Florentine sky without a care in the world. We went with the charred octopus ($20), pork schnitzel ($16), fish of the day, the crispy short ribs ($47), and some seared scallops ($20) that were to die for. Everything hit, but that crispy short rib was operating on a different level. It was putting a show on. A crispy exterior with a tender interior, it made me question every other short rib dish I've ever had. I was inspired. The portions were on the smaller side, but my girlfriend gave me the scout ahead of time so I demolished an Angie's sub a few hours before dinner. It's always nice when you do your pregame preparation and are able to get a clean read of the defense. I felt like Tom Brady. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo read more

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Scallops appetizer is a must try. Fish of the day was delicious too. Tiny spot with a great food and service. read more

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Days later and still thinking about how delicious all the food was here. We walk past Doro frequently and I'd been wanting to try it for quite some time now. It.Is.Incredible. The portions aren't huge but they aren't small. Two of us shared the burrata appetizer. I wanted to lick the plate it was so good. For mains we got the fish special and the crispy short ribs. Both were incredible and I can't stop thinking about them. The flavors and textures were all perfection. We also both got a dessert and we were full but not stuffed. Service was also fantastic. The waiter was friendly, attentive, provided suggestions and overall just added to the experience. I do wish the environment were a little more intimate. The tables are small and very close together. That part of it made it seem more casual than the food and the prices reflect. But I forgot all about it when we started eating. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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10 outta 10. Salmon pastrami and pressa pork were fantastic. Service was excellent. A lovely place to enjoy delicious food

This is an upscale new American open kitchen style restaurant. The service here was impeccable and the food was even better. Each staff member took great care of all patrons. This restaurant is small yet cozy. Each dish is prepared to upmost perfection and I had the honor of sitting at the bar which gave me the opportunity to watch the chef meticulously prepare all appetizers with love and care. The chef simultaneously chatted with customers as if they were long time friends & family. I was the only one seated at the bar who had not been here 5+ times and I think that says something truly amazing. There is something insanely special and intimate about this place and I am thankful to have had the experience of dining here. I will say, the ONLY reason why I did not give 5 whole stars was because about 1/3 of my short rib was fat. Every other dish was 10/10 and every ounce of the experience was 5/5 stars, but if I'm going to be paying $40+ for a dish I expect the entire thing to be edible. They also served wines that paired perfectly with the meals. In total I spent about $160 for 1 to dine so you definitely are paying for the quality + experience! I will be keeping this hidden gem in my back pocket for any special occasions!!! read more

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Our experience at Doro was very, mid. Not that the food was bad, but that it wasn't great, especially considering the price. Especially the $30 single chicken breast second course. It really lacked in any sort of flavor, and needed the additional $8 side of potatoes to redeem the experience. To add to this, we came for my wife's birthday, and despite wishing her a happy birthday, the staff did not offer a free desert or anything to make her feel special, after we spent $160 on dinner. It was really disappointing overall read more

Food and service is always great at this amazing little place in Town Center Neptune/Atlantic Beach.

Absolutely flawless dinner. We got the early reservation, and was immediately seated. The service was top flight, but the food is the star. The Romaine Salad was nicely balanced (crispy, tart, and creamy), and the soup was light. The pistachio soup that they normally serve is better, but it's hard to top that particular soup. The scallops were pricey, but they were perfectly cooked, and went really well with the accompaniment. The Key Lime Panna Cotta was tart and creamy, and a really nice finish to the meal. Highly, highly recommend! read more

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Holy schnitzel! Literally the best bite of food and meal we've ever had. I don't even know where to start or how to explain just how good everything was. We started with the burrata for a shared app and it was unlike anything we've ever had. It was complex yet simple and fresh and delectable. Next we moved onto our 2nd course of schnitzel and charred octopus and both were fire. The schnitzel is sweet but crunchy and balanced and the stuff that we will dream of. The charred octopus was like butter and just melted in my mouth. For our main I went with the lamb rack and my fiancé went with the ribeye. The lamb rack had a lovely balance of flavors and even my fiancé raved about it and he has NEVER enjoyed lamb. The ribeye had great flavor and crust and was cooked to perfection. And because we were indulging we went with key lime panna cotta and strawberry crisp desert. Both were lovely and not overly sweet. It's the cutest and quaintest spot and our service was so great. The energy of everyone who works there was just so positive. Seriously a gem. read more

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I visited Doro 8/9/25 @ 8:30pm. The meal consisted of seared scallops for first course and snapper as second course. The sear on scallops was almost non existent. While the snapper completely disappointed. Some how the chef managed to remove all flavor and enjoyment from both dishes. I honestly could have opened my mouth, swallowed air, and provided my taste buds with more joy than the evening provided. Considering the snapper course alone cost $46 I can't remember a more dissatisfied meal I've ever had. Whomever was cooking at the time should reconsider their career choices. Lastly, I emailed the restaurant directly after the meal advising of the experience but have not received a reply after three days. Doro was better for me when I'd walk by and picture myself having a nice meal there. Now I'll have to walk by and remember the heinous dinner they served me. read more

Mr. and Mrs. Peregrinus had a fabulous anniversary dinner at Doro in late June 2024. We highly recommend sitting at the bar in order to watch Chef Chris Polidoro work his magic. Our server, Christopher, was most helpful in guiding us to the best options on and off the menu that evening. For starters, we had charred octopus with soft egg emulsion, togarashi, & sauce vierge ($17). This was spectacularly good. We also had the warm "king crab" with champagne mango and aji amarillo mayo ($28), but in this case it was fresh lobster instead. The lobster was a little tough due to over-cooking, but it was still delicious, as the sauces are extraordinary. For the 2nd course, we had a fresh red snapper dish that was off menu. It was perfectly prepared - the best fish either of us have tasted in more than a decade of peregrinations. We also had the duck breast + broccolini + okonomyaki, hoisin & bonito, aka cabbage pancake. Who knew that duck could taste this good? It was amazing. Finally, for dessert, we went with the chocolate Pot de Creme and a scoop of homemade mint ice cream, with fresh mint blended into the heavy cream. We felt like young Edmund Pevensie eating magical Turkish Delight, wanting more and more no matter the consequences. All this plus 3 draft beers came to $169, plus tax and tip. It was well worth the price. One more great feature worth noting was their free valet parking. We pulled up on the back side of the restaurant (one block to the west), handed our trusty steed to the young men running the lot, and we took the claim ticket to Doro for validation. This worked perfectly and eliminated one of biggest the hassles of Neptune Beach. Thanks to the great team at Doro for a wonderful all around experience. Well done! read more

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6:15pm reservation on Thursday, 5/8/2025. Arrived early. Place was empty. Seated quickly. No service. No water. No eye contact. Nothin'. We left. Nobody on staff said a word. read more

My wife took me to Restaurant Doro for my birthday. It was a cute bistro located at 1st Street in Neptune Beach. Definitely unique and delicious cuisine. We started off with a complimentary pickled cucumber and ordered a couple of apps. Appetizers * Charred Octopus with olives, haricot vert, tomato, potatoes, aioli. Tender and slightly smoky taste. *Ahi Tuna Tartare with peaches, tomatoes, and citrus dressing. The plating reminded me of a wreath, delicious edible wreath. Main Entrees *Crispy Short Ribs with carrot purée, pickled napa slaw, and tamari bbq. Crispy on the outside tender on the inside. *Roast Lamb Loin with sweet corn, heirloom tomatoes, and bordelaise sauce. Everything in the plate went well together. Food was so good, we cleaned our plates. Our server wished me a Happy Birthday, but I wished they would have given me a little dessert to cap off our dinner. I was waiting for it. Lol. Great dinner and service none-the-less. Tip: Valet Parking or Pay by plate are available for your parking needs. read more

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This was literally one of the best restaurant meals I've ever had. I was initially thinking of ordering the grilled snapper, but after telling the server (she was fantastic, but unfortunately I can't remember her name) that I would omit the olives, she steered me toward something else after letting me know that they are a primarily focus of the dish. So when I asked her about the scallops versus the short rib- she painted such a vivid picture for me that I could practically taste them. Her description convinced me to order the short ribs and I'm soooo glad that I did! It was an explosion of flavors and textures in my mouth- the sweetness of the tamarind BBQ sauce, the slight earthiness of the carrot puree and the super tender meat (that did not require a steak knife at all) with the thin crispy outside layer- WHOA! LOVED it. My husband was just as enthusiastic about his market fish of the day (which I believe was snapper or mahi). The side of potatoes we ordered was a generous portion for us to share and brought another interesting element to my dish. For dessert, we ordered the key lime panna cotta, which had a robust citrus flavor, but I didn't love the texture (just a personal preference), so we also ordered the dark chocolate pot de creme- HOLY MOLY. I love chocolate, but frankly expected it to be a little one note, but it was far from it. It had the perfect full-bodied chocolatey flavor balanced by a dollop of whipped cream and the smoothest texture. I wanted to lick the dish. For drinks, we had the Drylands sauvignon blanc, which was incredibly smooth. A few practical things to note. This was not a cheap meal. For the two entrees, two desserts, and 3 drinks, it was a little over $200. So at least for our budget, this restaurant is reserved for special occasions. It is a VERY small space, so you will need a reservation, especially if you go on a weekend like we did. Every table was occupied for the entire 1.5- 2 hours we spent there. It can get a bit loud, just by the nature of having so many people in a small restaurant. We didn't find it distracting, but others might. Overall, everything we had was phenomenal and the service was as top-notch as you would expect from a restaurant with a chef-driven menu. We can't wait to be back next time we're celebrating something special :) read more

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The Mahi Mahi special was slimy. Mahi Mahi should be firm not slimy. we could not eat it. A small place that is very noisy but the service was pretty good even though we never received the roasted potatoes we ordered. read more

Amazing food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend!! Can't wait to go back soon.

The wait staff were so thoughtful and the chef was able to cater my meal to my allergy (which I was super thankful for!). Enjoyed the evening read more

Doro - Crispy Short Ribs - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

Chef is a genius and the food is exquisite! The ambiance and service are impeccable and highly recommend anyone passing through Neptune Beach to make a reservation. read more

Wonderful meal in a small and intimate setting. Every staff member was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable of the menu items. Went there with my husband and my dad and had a great time. I had the crispy short ribs and it was to die for! The entire table agreed it was the best meal! They also have a fabulous Chamblee by the glass! (Sorry I can't remember the name of it!) We also started with The chard octopus and in order of schnitzel. Both were very good however the schnitzel in the vegetable and light sauce that accompanies it was heavenly! read more

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Lovely small place with fine dining. 2 seatings so dinner early 5:39/6 or late like 8:30. Beer & wine. Duck was fabulous! Key lime pan a cotta was yummy. read more

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Beautiful dining experience! Doro is a small restaurant with a lovely beach vibe. Service is on point but the food is the star. Innovative menu options prepared with expertise. Never disappoints! read more

I loved the atmosphere of this tucked-away fine dining and look forward to getting another chance at their menu. My husband and I went here on a long-overdue date night recently and were greeted warmly by the hostess. We started with a nice glass of Prosecco and some still water that had a bit more of a "Jacksonville tap water" taste to it than we're used to. The service throughout our meal was friendly and attentive. For appetizers, I went with the romaine salad while my husband had the minestrone. My salad, although slightly underdressed, had a unique and appealing addition of bread crumbs and an excellently-prepared egg. The minestrone was well-made and flavorful. For entrees, my husband went with the steak special and described the steak as cooked exactly to the medium he ordered it as, and it was accompanied by kale that was well-seasoned but a bit challenging to chew. My entree, the scallops, was a slight disappointment. The scallops had a a weaker sear and a much stronger saltiness than I'm accustomed to, and one bite -- the last bite -- was into an ice-cold center. The accompanying eggplant and the fennel raita were fine, and the paprika vinaigrette was delicious. Our desserts were standouts. My husband's ice cream -- made in-house -- was rich and creamy with no icy crystallization that can accompany in-house ice creams. My apple cranberry crisp (accompanied by another excellent in-house ice cream) was gooey and tangy and secret but not overly sweet, and it felt like a nice big bite of autumn. While our food wasn't perfect, the positives and overall experience were plenty to make us want to come back again. read more

This is our go-to date night spot. The food is excellent, the people are friendly, the location is by the beach, and you get a fine dining experience with a casual atmosphere. HIGHLY recommend. I can't say enough good things about the food... the flavors/style of Chef Chris are out of this world! Don't think about going here, just go. Pro tip - it's a smaller venue, so either make a reservation or try your luck at first come seating at the bar(my fav) where you can sit at the chefs prep area. read more

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Birthday dinner. Underwhelming. Snapper was dry. No bread or crackers. First course just average. Not coming back. Not worth the price.

Have wanted to eat here for some time and finally had the opportunity. We sat at the bar and got served immediately. This is a rather small quaint place but has quite a charm. The waitress staff is very polite and caring. You can order in course or not. We had wine and beer to start. The persecco was refreshing and a wonderful starter. I ordered the snapper and my husband had ribeye. The entrees came out timely and talk about perfect omg!!! My husband had his cooked medium rare. It couldn't have been anymore perfect and delicious. My snapper was amazing. Vegetable blend on top and seasoned and cooked beautifully. We had to go for dessert at this point. He got dark chocolate dessert and I had a key lime dessert. My mouth is watering just thinking of about it. Absolutely delicious amazing. We will come back on a special occasion. This is a more upscale in price but the quality matched read more

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Great food and service. Small eatery and so not so loud. I love this place !!!!!I wish it was closer so could once a week.

I guess we were just a couple of the unlucky ones? Maybe we ordered the wrong things. I don't know but it was such a bad experience. Bad food, bad service. Really bad service. I'm pretty sure my "halibut" wasn't halibut considering how thin it was. I wish I had taken a picture, but it just so off putting. Super fishy, like it had turned, overcooked and yet no sear at the same time. Left a bad taste - literally. Not at all worth the price tag. Pretty restaurant, but there are just way too many other better fine dining places. read more

I've been to Doro twice and I won't be back again. The food? Fantastic. Some of the best I've had in Jacksonville. You bite in to it and instinctively close your eyes and nod and make unattractive noises. But the service leaves something to be desired. The first time I went, it was a mutually agreed upon Christmas present between my partner and me. The server treated everything very flippantly even after finding out it was our first time and that it was a special occasion. But the food was so. Good. It's bright and creative and beautiful. I want to love this place. I want it to be my hidden gem of a beach restaurant. So we invited friends to go with us a few months later. We were not sat UNTIL AN HOUR AFTER OUR RESERVATION. And they don't have a place for you to hang out while you wait because it's such a small place so you're sitting out in 90 degree, humid Florida heat. We didn't get sat until close to 9 o'clock, which is theoretically when they close. And it wasn't acknowledged. We had an over 400 dollar check. Nothing was comped. No manager came up to talk to us. No one apologized. I get that some one camping out at a table isn't the fault of the restaurant but it didn't feel like this. It was the pacing of their services that delayed our ability to be sat because our theoretical table had their check dropped, according to the hostess, 45 minutes after we should have even been sat. The food, again, was amazing. But they make it so hard to spend money there. It's loud. It's tight. The servers seem to treat it the same as you would a fast casual restaurant- which has a time and a place but not for the price point of the experience. If you manage your expectations? You'll love it. But it's just so hard to see the final price and not feel a little cheated. read more

Doro just keeps getting better. The food is phenomenal. We started with the scallop carpaccio and romaine salad and had the chicken milanese and pork schnitzel for entrees. Highly recommend the pork as an entree or appetizer! It's a small restaurant so I recommend going later and getting the chance to talk with the chef after. read more

Doro - Romaine lettuce salad - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

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Was visiting Florida with my wife on vacation, and took her to Doro to celebrate our anniversary. The atmosphere, service, and overall experience was the best that we experienced in all of Jacksonville. We sat at the bar and were amazed at the craftsmanship of the chef, as we watched him prepare the dishes. The food was exquisite, from the octopus to the perfectly cooked ribeye. We ended our night with his house-made ice cream, which is a must have. With so many restaurant choices around the Jacksonville Beach area, Doro stands above the rest. read more

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Very nice. Will definitely be back. The burrata and heirloom tomato salad was delicious. The grilled ribeye and fresh catch were also very good. Nice wine selection. Friendly staff. read more

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This was our first time here and we were definitely welcomed with a great server and cozy ambience. It's a small restaurant but you can tell the people that go there KNOW the food it good. Good vibes & good food kinda feel! THE SHORT RIBS (100/10) IS A MUST! My husband said it's the BEST thing he's had in a long time! Warning ... you might lick your plate clean!! Lol The seared tuna was 9.5/10 only because I compared it to his short ribs! Will definitely be back and we might get double portions of the short ribs read more

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I'd been to Doro once before and I was underwhelmed. The chef wasn't in on the night that we went so I assumed that was the issue. Wanting to give this spot another try, I ventured back there on a week night recently. I started with the pork schnitzel, which was crispy, well-fried, and perfectly seasoned with a spicy sweet dressing. I also tried the octopus on a friend's plate. It was flavorful but not tender enough. I had the short ribs with pickled squash and parsnip purée. In a word, it was excellent. The short rib was lightly dressed with a tamarind bbq sauce which complemented the beef very well. Others had the scallops and snapper. This course was a win all the way around. We ended with three desserts - the ice cream special which was salted caramel, topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and candied peanuts; dark chocolate pot de creme; and pistachio pavlova. The desserts were good but again, similar to my first visit, not very complex or inventive for a restaurant of this caliber. I love a great dessert but I would probably skip it here and save the calories. Service was excellent and the ambiance remained loud, but pleasant. I'm glad that I gave this place another try. It was definitely better than my first experience. read more

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Absolutely fantastic. Exceptional service and a menu that delights no matter the choice made. read more

Doro - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

Loved our waitress Michelle. Delicious flavors. Great wine. I had the vegetable cassoulet. It was so flavorful and delicious!

Chef Chris does not miss. The small restaurant vibe and limited but carefully curated menu make Doro a true neighborhood gem for Atlantic beach. The food paired with the always excellent and personable service makes Doro an excellent date night spot... try the schnitzel and short rib, both have never disappointed . read more

Intimate chef-owned restaurant in the heart of Neptune Beach. Great area to walk around before or after dinner. Definitely make a reservation but if you didn't, see if there's a spot at the bar. Watch the magic happen as Chef prepares appetizers with the view of the full kitchen just behind. The menu was made to build. The burrata is fantastic! Right now they have a seasonal gazpacho and it was lovely. I recommend sharing, always, bc I love to try everything. I had the lamb and it was very good but a bit rich. The fish special was incredible and the short ribs looked mouthwatering...I didn't try it but I definitely will next time! read more

Doro - Cheers to a great birthday celebration and amazing food! - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

The pan seared grouper with apricot miso, chanterelles, beef jus and fennel salad ... omg! Always love the simple green salad with fresh ginger dressing. Chris the owner knows everyone and takes the time to make everyone feel at home. Highly recommend Doro. My favorites place to eat in Jax! read more

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