Very small restaurant. You will need a reservation. We got in during a weekday but had to sit at the bar area. However, we really enjoyed sitting at the bar and watching food preparations and service. Food is fresh and seasonal. We tried several small plates to share. There isn't a full bar service but wine selection is good. Update: We tried to return without a reservation. Called in advance and asked if bar seats available. The person who answered said yes and indicated bar seats could not be reserved. We said ok we understand and would be on our way. Once we got there and tried to sit at the "open" bar seats we were told that they were reserved. Very disappointing! So what is it? Can you reserve those spots or not? Why would the person answering the phone have not informed us correctly? It was very odd. We ended up going somewhere else. read more

Not sure where to begin. The hostess was lovely. She had a contagious smile and was very accommodating despite a reservation time mix up. We sat at the Chef's bar, which is a fun spot to sit and watch them prepare the food. We had burrata and simple greens as appetizers (forgot to take pictures) The burrata was delicious, definitely a must-try. The cheese was creamy and melted in the mouth. The simple greens was just that, simple greens with a basic ginger style dressing. I ordered the Mediterranean style snapper dish. It was phenomenal. My parents enjoyed their dish as well. I had some of my mom's pork chop as leftovers the next day and it was even great the day after! The desserts were also out of this world - I'm a sucker for chocolate so that was my favorite. There is much more I could say, but you'd have to go to experience it for yourself to understand. The atmosphere is wonderful - clean, simple, modern, but beachy all at the same time. Only con (but also a positive) - there are not many tables. Make sure to get reservations at least a week out to ensure you get the time you would like. read more

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How I love thee Doro. Anyone rating less than 5 stars should be ashamed. This is by far my favorite restaurant in all of Jacksonville. Whenever my inner self whispers, "treat yo self", I oblige. The prices are a bit on the higher side but not astronomical. Definitely worth it for the quality of food you get here and the overall experience. I love the dim, clean ambiance and the waitstaff are always lovely. If you sit at the bar, (first come first serve basis), you get to watch Chef in his element. A must for foodies. The wine selection is excellent and I look forward to seeing what's new on their seasonal menu every time we dine here. Bravo Doro! read more

A wonderful place to eat! If you're coming to Atlantic beach, Fl, you have to make Doro top priority! Food, service and ambiance are wonderful! read more

So many wonderful things to say about Doro but I don't want to mention any of them tonight except for praise for Crystal K, what a gem! Thank you for making our evening perfect. read more

The food here was phenomenal. We had the tuna tartare and charred octopus for starters. Followed by scallops and the fish of the day. The wait staff is super friendly and attentive. Really delicious! read more

Went on a Saturday evening and the restaurant was packed! I had the flounder special of the day, the charred octopus, the pork schnitzel, and the cauliflower purée. Everything was fantastic! The cauliflower purée has curry in it which made it unique and very good! I thought everything was very good and service was quick! I will definitely be back here soon! read more

Doro - Flounder Special - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

Great if you like a lot of salt and eating things that aren't on the menu. Christopher P: you have the opportunity of ironing out some easily addressed issues and upping your game here. These are not such difficult matters and I am writing this review in the spirit of encouraging you and the staff to do that. Your industry is a difficult one and I cheer for all small business owners, especially now. So please take this in the context of what could get you and Doro to the next level and be a premier location. It needs some attention to detail. Pros: food seems fresh, they look to source locally. Price is 'up there' but not stratospheric if the food, service and ambiance merits it. Cons: the Brussel sprouts were raw; the 'crispy quinoa' was not crispy. It was standard quinoa. Have had crispy quinoa and it is the texture/presentation of rice crispies. We ordered the grilled red snapper - apparently they didn't have any and offered baked flounder instead. 1) It is a different fish, and 2) It is cooked differently! The waitress didn't explain what was not on the menu ahead of time. Same thing happened when I ordered a glass of red. It happened to be the second most expensive on the menu. She suggested a glass of the most expensive on the menu as a replacement (at the more expensive price, of course). To her credit, I did get a 'taster'. We also received some sliced cucumber before the appetizers arrived. Odd taste. Seemed pickled and salty (of course) but had a lingering almost soapy taste. Not good. The octopus appetizer was good (as noted by other reviewers). The crab/carrot appetizer was pretty boring, although the thuile on top was surprising with a cumin flavor. Both were the most expensive on the menu. Octopus 4.5 out of 5, crab 2 our of 5, but the thuile pushed it to a 3. The duck was good. The lamb of loin (again, the 2 most expensive on the menu - you get the theme here) was nicely cooked (glad I went for medium vs. the 'rare' that was recommended). As mentioned, the brussels were almost raw. It was one of the reasons to order is (not to get raw sprouts, but because it came with sprouts). It was pretty salty. Our side order of cauliflower puree ($7....) was a standout. The so-called 'crispy' quinoa (also $7) was very disappointing. The wines we ordered (pouilly fume) and whatever the cab sauv that replaced the one that wasn't available were good but overpriced. So, overall, a bit disappointing that some of the food was not as advertised and that we weren't told what wasn't on the menu until we started ordering it. Needs to be a better job of flagging that up front, especially at these prices. read more

Great food. Chef Christopher Polidoro has created a well balanced menu with fresh ingredients. I was surprised with the combination of flavors. I highly recommend this unique restaurant. read more

Doro - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

I had passed this place several times and decided to try here on a whim. Everything is clean-looking and whimsical. The bar seating has a fabulous view of the prep station. It is fun to see how the chefs prep and finish the dishes. Service was fantastic. We were able to get a seat right away and we were constantly being tended to. We started with the yellowtail carpaccio. It melted in my mouth. The vinaigrette was a nice balance of sweet and sour. The server surprised us with homemade pickles. I don't even like pickles, but these were tasty. The main course, the short ribs were in a sweet bbq sauce. You get a good size chunk of meat. The butternut squash was my favorite part -- it was tender and mildly sweet. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and I will be back again. read more

Doro - Yellowtail carpaccio with a citrus vinaigrette and radishes - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

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An amazing experience. A small quaint resturant with a friendly staff. The food was light and delicious from the appetizers to the desserts. Highly recommended for a wonderful meal. 5 starts and look forward to going back. read more

Amazing little spot at the beach. Cozy and coastal decor with great wine selection. You will clean your plate between the seasonal burrata and short ribs. AMAZING! You will need a reservation as this is a small restaurant but it's worth it! read more

Absolutely amazing meal!!! I love how clean and bright the restaurant is. Very minimal and simple with beach decor... like a well decorated place in the Hamptons. For the appetizers, we had the grilled shrimp with asparagus and an egg. Heirloom tomatoes with such amazing cheese. Coffee cured salmon (my favorite!) and the wahoo with an arugula purée with a nice citrus finish (my husband's favorite). Fresh appetizers that didn't sit too heavy before our entrees. For the entrees, my husband had the lamb with kale. I kept asking for bites of the kale because the texture and the citrus in it was anazing. Kale done correctly. As well as, the perfectly cooked lamb. I had the duck with the sweet potato purée with mushrooms and nectarines. This dish has perfect balance and a great variety of flavors. For desserts, we had the ice cream with chocolate and peanuts and the angel cake with blueberry sauce. AMAZING. Quite noisy but the issue is being immediately addressed. It didn't bother me much at all. Parking is also free in the back parking lot! Overall, this place is a must go to in Jacksonville. Chef Chris and his kitchen execute the menu flawlessly. The food was cooked well. Wine list was STELLAR. Jessica, co-owner and wife, is charming and beautiful. Will be back!! read more

Doro - Duck with sweet potatoes, nectarines, and mushrooms - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

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Immaculate. Very intimate due to the size of the place, if you wanna make eye contact w/ the cook then it's your call. Semi-close quarters due to the strip-all sized building..but location, location.. quarters This place serves it all and by that I mean the vegan in the group would be just as satisfied as the meat-eater. The most cute and quaint place w/ a kitchen you can see the back wall of. They grow their own greens right on the bar-top that were used on one of our first corse dishes. The menu is divided up b/w two courses as well as available side dishes that all sounded good/different yet simple yet The menu is far from that. Perfect place for nice semi-quiet dinner read more

Small, cozy, moos setting and Just genuine flavors and an interesting menu you really just do not get anywhere else in the Jacksonville area. This nuanced beach feel hideaway is a repeat on every occasion kinda spot. Everyone was so sweet and helpful and the chef is a quality character who cares about what you're being fed. I'd give 10 stars if I could. DO IT!! read more

Doro - Burrata - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

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In an area with some very, very interesting, eating establishments this may be our ultimate go to for well prepared thought out, attentive food that is always excellent. It is a treat dining here and is but another reason why we think so much of the Atlantic Beach area. read more

I have been wanting to try this for a while. It was a lot smaller of a place than I expected but everyone was very nice and we got a seat pretty quickly at the bar by luck. I started with the beet root salmon with ikura and it was out fast and very good. Then we were met with a huge gap in time waiting on our dinner. Multiple people that ordered after us received their food. They did attempt to make us happier by giving us a free beer but I couldn't drink another glass of wine becuase I'm pregnant so it would have been nice to offer something else. When we received our food it was outstanding. I highly recommend the snapper with tomatoes and olives and my other half ordered the ribeye. read more

There was a live worm in my food. The food was great other than that lol, but kind of lost our appetites.

A wonderful atmosphere and great food. Highly recommend you try it out! Will definitely dine in again. The chef and staff are always very friendly! read more

A very rare restaurant in Jacksonville! Doro takes food seriously! The restaurant is one of the Oasis in this land. We need more European Chef that loves and understand cooking like this people. read more

Service was excellent, great atmosphere everything ordered was fresh and perfectly charred. Definitely would go back. They do over salt though. If they went easy on the salt it would be perfect. If you are sensitive to salt you may want to tell them to go easy on the salt. We ordered steak, snapper, octopus appetizer and mesculin salad read more

We had the special which was was white fish, Tile with red kale and squash. It was good and fish was cooked well but smelled a bit fishier than my liking. We we're still eating 45 minutes before closing but staff was way more concerned washing dishes and closing than taking care of current customers. Very disappointing service. I'd go back but not so close to closing. With their limited hours though that is hard. read more

This is an intimate place at the beach. We had a large party and the service was great. The restaurant is a little noisy but overall nice. Managed to steal bites of the different dishes of those around me. All were outstanding. This is a nice accompaniment to the good restaurant choices in Neptune Beach. Would say smaller groups may work better here. They do have nice wine as well. read more

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Amazing meal at Doro! From start to finish it felt like a NYC or Las Vegas Michelin Star Restaurant. Service was great, presentation on point and everything tied well together. Highly recommend! read more

We're South Jax Beach residents and this has become our favorite spot for dinner at the beach without the kids. Offers a diverse menu without creating decision fatigue. For a great experience order the lamb or duck for a main with the burrata or octopus as an app. Feeling social?...sit at the bar and chat with head chief/owner Chris. He's created a great dining experience at Doro. We go regularly and have never been disappointed. read more

Food is very good. Feels very homey and not very large restaurant so all Needs are catered

Great experience! We were a large group for this intimate setting, but they were very accommodating. The server was very knowledgeable about the different menu options and patient w/ those of us who could not make up our minds. Food was superb, fresh, high quality and very well prepared. Doro is a jewel, and in an area with many options, one of, if not the best. read more

Doro - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

I had the most amazing meal here last weekend! I was excited to have a new place to visit at the beach, and Doro did not disappoint. The space is bright, relaxed, and airy-exactly what a beach restaurant should be. They only have 9 tables so you will definitely want to make a reservation. I started with the crudo of the day, which is like a ceviche of snapper (I believe?) and salmon topped with roe. It was fantastic! We also tried the burrata first course and it was impressive as well. For the main dish I had the snapper. It was cooked perfectly and surrounded by pretty, fresh veggies (tomatoes, squash, olives). Topped with oil. Not fussy and really let the flavors shine. If this is how every meal goes, this will be my new favorite place! read more

The food and service and ambiance were excellent, couldn't have asked fir more. The pork schnitzel as an appetizer was extra special. The service could t have been better. I wish the servers and waitresses had worn a mask, I felt a bit uncomfortable. read more

We really love this place. No, we REALLY love this place. While I recognize most will dine traditionally, we often enjoy multiple of their fabulous appetizers. I'm a pescatarian and their fish preps are the best. Simply spectacular. One of the true gems of Jacksonville. Glad they are part of the scene at Jax beach. Fabulous! read more

Such a welcoming group of people! The atmosphere is light and elegant. The food was delicious! Every dish we had was so tasty and beautifully put together. read more

Awesome first dinner at Doro! No detail left unnoticed. The food was fresh, thoughtful and beautifully plated. The atmosphere was light and bright and the interior design flawless. I loved the open kitchen concept to watch all the action and the salad chef at the bar created beautiful salads and appetizer plates. The food was AMAZING!! So noticeably fresh and creative. Each ingredient thoughtfully and masterfully put into the dish to elevate the flavors. I had the butternut squash purée with pine nuts as a started that was so creamy and smooth. It made me crave Fall. Then for dinner I had the snapper. Best decision ever! So flakey tender and fresh. The olives and Brussel sprouts just made it. Each bite of tender mild fish jumped out with the little bit of tangy, salty olive with it. I cleaned both plates. And of course, I couldn't leave without at least looking at the dessert menu. Well, didn't take me long to decide on the homemade ice cream with chocolate sauce and salted peanuts. It was like heaven in my mouth. Chef Polidoro and staff have a gem of a restaurant that in my opinion will be a great success! Thank you for a wonderful meal and experience!! I'll definitely be back read more

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This is a hidden gem of Neptune Beach! This farm to table establishment is probably the best meal in the Jacksonville area. Everything is fresh and the food pairings are amazing. A must go to for any foodie. read more

Doro - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

We have had some inconsistencies with experience here. Two meals were wonderful and two were okay. My wife reminded me we avoided the menu items (still there after about a year) that we didn't think were great. It is a very nice place, the chef is creative and the ingredients are fantastic, give it a go, you might get a 10 or a 7 dinner but the 10 is great. read more

Doro serves up some of the most inspired food in Jacksonville. There's a special something that goes into a dish when a chef truly loves what he does and I always experience that when I dive into a dish created by Chef Chris Polidoro at Doro. If you're a fan of burrata you'll love the burrata starter. Adam octopus lover myself I'd say the charred octopus is my favorite way to start a meal at Doro. For a main dish you can't go wrong with the duck breast or if you're in the mood for a steak, the ribeye. The restaurant is very small so make sure to make a reservation for weekend dining. read more

Went here for the first time for our anniversary annnnnnd LOVED IT. The service was extremely slow because our waitress was the hostess also? Strange for a 5 star. But the food was world class stuff. I got the braised short ribs and my wife had the duck (which she said was the best of her life). We will definitely be coming back for more!!!!! read more

Food was good. Nothing magical. Very loud restaurant not a place for intimate dinning. Service was horrible. Waitress was not helpful and never made eye contact. I could not wait to leave this restaurant. She made me feel uncomfortable like I was not worthy of her presence. I left the restaurant hungry and stopped somewhere else for dessert. I will not return and I will not suggest this restaurant to anyone. staff was not wearing mask no covid safety measures in place. read more

Great little restaurant! The food was great. Everything about this restaurant is just simple and nice. It's a very small space, which I wasn't expecting. We will be coming back! read more

Doro - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

I love food. That being said, healthy and delicious is my favorite. So Doro has become one of my favorite spots in the Jacksonville Beach area. Cute decoration, great staff and terrific wine list help out the already unparalleled cuisine. read more

Great food, great service, and atmosphere is excellent. We had lamb and duck, both were fabulous.