I'm going for dinner with my family today And I think it's really good because the food looks so good so I think we should go for dinner read more

Dorothy's in downtown Jacksonville is the kind of place that reminds you why dining out can feel magical. The ambience is stylish and inviting, the service is intentional and warm, and the food delivers that unforgettable "nom nom nom" satisfaction. One detail that makes the experience even more meaningful: Dorothy's is Black‑owned and operated, and you can feel the pride, craft, and cultural richness in every part of the restaurant -- from the atmosphere to the hospitality to the way each dish is presented. Dorothy's nails the trifecta -- food, atmosphere, and service -- and does it with a confidence that makes it one of Jacksonville's standout dining experiences. Whether you're celebrating or simply treating yourself, this spot delivers every single time. read more

Food was so good and the servers were very attentive. My mom had the salmon and grits and I had the gumbo. Would definitely come back not only for the food but for Ashley to make the banana foster bread pudding ! read more

Dorothy's Downtown - The Banana Foster bread pudding was so good! Ashley made it table side. You can tell she put her heart into and that made it even better ! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Dorothy's - the Oz Room Experience Definitely book your group (up to 20) for this private room for your upcoming event! $40 nonrefundable deposit with a 90-minute hold on room & total spend required of $400. We celebrated two birthdays tonight ... early greetings from Darian was wonderful, but the service from Jennae was outstanding ... the Chef (Marvin?) stopped by too ... all our entrees for 20 adults came out hot and all at once & everyone said their dish was delicious! Looking for something unique and fun -- check them out!! Dorothy's Downtown (New Orleans style menu) read more

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Amazing experience. Came with a group of 12 and everything was ready and the server handled us with care. The starters were superb and the entree portions were massive! The vibe inside was great and the table side service was amazing. I believe her name was Chef Nicole. Thanks for a great experience with our group! read more

Love love love this place. First time here but if I am ever back in Jax for a night this will be the place I go. Sat at the bar, bartender was great. She was also helpful with the menu. I had the crab cake bites off of the happy hour menu.. 1 word. delicious... I also got the salmon, it was really good as well as the potatoes I didn't really care for the spinach I would substitute that. But the rest of meal was great. My friend got the voodoo balls, they were ok but she liked my crab cakes better. read more

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I promise I hate writing bad reviews. Yesterday my family and I were out and since we were downtown we decided to try Dorothy's. I was like sure why not the hype around the restaurant was worth the try. For starters we had the deviled eggs and the crab cakes. If I see deviled eggs on the menu I will try them. Theirs were good I wish it were just a little bit more bacon on them. The crab cakes were nice and warm and the flavor was everything! My main entree I had the gumbo and fried chicken. The chicken was a boneless skinless chicken thigh. It was flavorful but I was as not expecting the chicken to be in the same bowl as the gumbo. But what made my experience not the best was my food being cold. I was like I'm not tripping am I and yes it was cold lol. My husband's food was cold too he had the crawfish etoufee. Our server offered to have the chef remake my dish but I was already over it. Lastly, my water was absolutely disgusting. It gave tap water. However I saw some folks with glass jars and vos water on their table except mine. Besides my lackluster experience with the food the vibe inside the restaurant is absolutely amazing. The music was good and the service was excellent as well. Unfortunately I cannot recommend this place based off my experience but if people do choose to go I hope they have a better experience than me! read more

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Dorothy's Jacksonville is a fabulous space. Very welcoming very open and wonderful menu. A person does not need to go to New Orleans to experience this incredible menu. Their happy hour is not to be missed and includes everything from a solid Deviled Egg selection to a wonderful wine selection. We love the vibe here and the AC is phenomenal. Lol - make Dorothy's part of your downtown Jacksonville pub crawl - one can start here and end up here easily and the staff is totally fine with that. read more

This was a great find for a Sunday brunch. Although it's strange that they don't have the brunch menu posted on their website, I had been able to piece together the menu essentially from looking online at reviews. It's a beautiful space that feels very southern, reflecting their creole and southern cuisine nicely. Almost everything on the brunch menu sounded good! We started with the voodoo and boudin nalls to split. When they explained the voodoo balls, I think we were all in with the voodoo balls when they explained that they were filled with crawfish, rice, Snd cheese, and then rolled in Zapp's voodoo chips! These weee delicious! The boudin balls, filled with pork and rice were very good as well. We were off to a great start! The entrees were well prepared but some seasoning was needed. The steak had a chimichurri sauce but the meat itself was bland, as were the eggs. I had to ask for salt and pepper, which was surprising as most southern food is often overly seasoned. For dessert, we split the banana bread pudding, which was really good. It was moist without being wet or soggy and it had a nice crust. The vanilla ice cream with the bourbon caramel sauce added the sweetness, creating a really balanced dessert. Overall, the food was good and service was decent. I'm glad we found this place. I hope to return for dinner in the near future. read more

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This is really a great spot to eat. The ambiance is rustic modern with a cozy Jazzy vibe. My waitstaff,Lee and Kyle, were 5 stars . They were warm and attentive. The food was pretty good too. The chicken was juicy and perfectly fried paired with mini Belgian waffle and seasoned butter and honey...YUM! The beignets were hot and flaky and paired well with the chocolate sauce. If in Jacksonville, be sure to stop by. Next time I'll try the short ribs and grits... Oh, did you look at the Wizard of Oz themed patio? It's too cute. read more

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First time visiting Dorothy's in Jacksonville. Cute place downtown. The environment is warm and welcoming at Dorothy's. The food was exceptional. I enjoyed the boudin balls which you rarely find on a menu. And the pasta dish was good. Though I'm surprised that the noodles were lasagna noodles. That is what they appeared to be. Would visit again to try some other dishes. read more

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Great spot for lunch in downtown Jacksonville! Came with a big group we were sat pretty quickly. We showed up right around noon so that was a huge plus the staff was fantastic and very accommodating to our large party! We got the deviled eggs for the table absolutely delicious not too over the top very traditional, and it felt like it would be at a cookout with a bunch of family! I had the shrimp and grits and that was the best creamy grits. I've had the shrimp is delicious. The sauce in the spices and flavor was chefs. Kiss definitely will be coming back here when I come here for work! P.S. the sweet tea was a perfect souther sweet tea!!! read more

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Came here with a bunch of my mom friends for a birthday dinner. The decor inside was unique and chic. Darian and Athan provided the BEST service! When we got to our table, it was quite wobbly and we were worried about spilling our drinks. We told Darian and she was able to fix it in less than a minute! Athan will tell you he's Edward Norton's son (because he looks JUST LIKE HIM!) but don't let him fool you. He's great though, offered us free shots for our birthday. The food was so amazing here!!! I loved almost every single thing we ordered. The deviled eggs and Caesar salad were perfection. The boudin balls had a weird texture on the inside and needed more salt/flavor. The wild salmon was ok, but it came with a Creole creamed spinach that was so good I could have eaten a whole bowl of it. The beignets were better than at Cafe du Monde! And the Chantilly cake was the best dessert! So glad we came here and will definitely be back. read more

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The crawfish etouffee was tasty. Second time coming here, no disappointments yet. Great drink off the happy hour menu from 3-7!

Groovy little spot in downtown Jacksonville. Small and very charming. Shout out to the bartender. She looks just barely enough to drink, but she makes a magnificent lemon drop. (she doubled as a server and provided outstanding service and recommendations). I arrived in time to enjoy an $8 martini and $10 crab cake....both of which were exceptional. Upon the bartender's suggestion I selected the delicious Cajun grits and lamb chops. Very well seasoned. A plus. Also a shout out to the delicious carrot cake. read more

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The minute you walk into the door you immediately feel the southern charm and the decor is on point! You are welcomed and seated! The smells from the kitchen loomed me in and peaked my desire to order quickly!! Our sever, Bree, was ONE of the best servers I've had in a long while! She was knowledgeable, welcoming, took her time explaining the history behind Dorothy's and guided us in exploring the menu! If you have not tried Dorothy's then you are missing out on a gem of an establishment!!! read more

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Came here for dinner and thankfully we had a reservation because the group in front of us was walk-in and they didn't have any table for them. The inside looks completely different from the outside, the decoration is very cute. Drinks are a bit pricy ($14-16), they were decent but I would suggest going during happy hour. We specifically came here for dinner because they have some vegan options on the dinner menu. We ordered vegan Wellington and ribeye. It took a bit for the food to come out (they were pretty busy), ribeye was okay - there was not really anything that made it stand out. The vegan Wellington was interesting- it had vegan meat and mushroom inside. The taste and texture was good, the only thing was the pastry outside was a bit hard to cut through. Overall the drinks were good, food was decent, place looked nice inside but a bit pricy for the type of food and drinks. read more

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I went here with some friends for Saturday brunch. I got the short rib hash and a mimosa. Both were delicious. The food portions were huge for me, so I had to box the rest for leftovers. The service was great. It is a nice little spot downtown. read more

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First timer here and was pleasantly surprised. Went during the brunch hours and loved the vibe and look of the restaurant. The place was literally aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. The service was good our waitress was attentive and made suggestions for the drinks and food for our group. The crab cakes were some of the best I've had. They were not shy at all with the crab like other places can be at times. Which I appreciated! I will definitely be back to try the dinner menu for a cute date night. read more

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Just in town for the weekend. I wanted to feel like a local, so I stopped in this place because it came highly recommended. I totally learned why! I had the fried green tomatoes and bbq shrimp and grits..Both were deliciously good..The fried green tomatoes were fried to a nice golden crisp topped with some kind of sauce.. The shrimp was so juicy and full of flavor..The grits were a bit too chunky but nothing a little water couldn't fix. The restaurant is clean and cute but small. Small enough that it feels like the guest next to you are apart of your party. In fact, I was sitting next to the loudest ghetto chick's in the building. Food is priced reasonably. Altogether my meal was about $41. I only wished they offered mints to go at the door. I would totally eat at Dorothy' s if ever I'm back in town. read more

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Went here per my other halfs recommendation and was not disappointed. The restaurant and very cozy but spacious at the same time. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. While I'm usually cautious when ordering grits, and ESPECIALLY cautious about salmon (because the portion is never enough). I gave the salmon and grits a shot and was not disappointed! The grits had very good flavor, not the best I've had but they didn't miss the mark. The salmon, fresh, moist, seasoned perfectly and was a much bigger piece than I expected so that did it for me. The crab cakes had more crab than cake.. good job Dorothys. And was also good. Would like to go back for dinner sometime. read more

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Visited Dorothy's on Sunday right at opening so we were seated fairly quickly. After we sat down traffic started to pick up and there was a line outside waiting to be seated. This was my second attempt here because the first time we were turned away because the wait time was over an hour. Inside is decorated beautifully and I think is a great place to host a girls brunch with photo ops. The drinks are decent. The deviled eggs are good but have a very pungent mustard flavor. So if that's not your thing don't order it. The chicken waffles were not my favorite. There's a lot of breading on the chicken tenders, and the waffles aren't as crispy as I expected. However, the crab cakes was on point, and would go back just for that. You can bring kids, but the vibe is definitely more mature and yo my should probably leave them home. But that's just me read more

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The atmosphere is nice that part I liked. It's what you want on a date night. The service was great. The food was ok. I'm being a little hard bc I'm half Cajun. I had boudin crab cakes, balls and étouffée. The cakes and boudin balls were OK. The étouffée was for the long grass. I don't know why they put mushrooms in it, but they don't belong in étouffée, and it was unseasoned on top of that. It was the blandest étouffée I've ever had. Étouffée is one of my favorite Cajun dishes and I was very disappointed in that that needs to be fixed. Other than that you did a pretty good job. I would go back and try again. read more

Dorothy's has great food and service! The place was great for a brunch day with the girls. And the drinks...you get your bang for your buck.

Good quality ingredients friendly staff. We were allowed to taste items since this was our first visit. Great lighting cozy for a first date. My table got pretty loud and I was hoping the upbeat music with drown out my party. The only thing different that I would suggest is when the waitress is bringing out a portion for the table to try, make sure it's larger than the teaspoon of egg that we receive. It was not enough for the girls to try. And since it was only a deviled egg filling, it wasn't expensive so I would've definitely brought out a bit more. read more

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My husband and I were given a recommendation to come to Dorothy's. The reviews are pretty mixed, but we thought we'd give it a try since a friend spoke so highly of it. Unfortunately, the reviews that say this place is subpar are pretty accurate. We had a reservation, which got us right in. We were seated at a table that was so close to 3 other tables. Literally we could hear everyone's conversation. I really don't like feeling like I'm in everyone's business as well as them in mine. It kind of set the tone for the experience. I decided to get the bbq shrimp and grits. The waitress did a great job warning me the "bbq" isn't what it sounds like. It's a worcestershire and butter sauce. She said I could put it on the side if I wanted. I thought it was weird she recommended that. I decided to get it on the shrimp since that's how it comes. It came with 5 huge shrimp on a nice size plate of grits. I should have taken the suggestion of putting the sauce on the side though. It wasn't bad but it was a strange sauce and overwhelming to the dish. It was salty as well. The grits were okay. I've had better. Shrimp themselves were very good though. My husband ordered the short rib with sweet potato hash. He said it was good, but wasn't going crazy over it. It was super tender and the sauce was nice. Hash was average. We both said the meal was fine. I was sadly underwhelmed especially for the hype of this place. It was nice to try somewhere new, but we have no desire to go back. read more

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My husband and I were excited to try Dorothy's, since it's owned by the same team behind The District, a restaurant we've been to many times and really enjoy. I ordered the vegan sausage étouffée, which was excellent, and my husband had the steak and frites, which he also loved. We both agreed we'd happily come back. The only downsides for me were the service and limited vegan options. I truly appreciate that there are two vegan entrées on the menu, but I'd love to see at least one vegan appetizer or dessert added, as well as options during lunch. As for the service, there was room for improvement. I was initially given a lunch menu instead of the dinner one. Thankfully I noticed (having checked the menu online beforehand), and it was corrected. Another member of our party also received a lunch menu and didn't ever realize it. Because of this, he didn't see many options on the menu and decided not to even order any food and just order a few drinks. Service overall felt a bit slow, and we waited a while before being able to order. Despite that, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was great. With a bit more attention to service, Dorothy's could easily be a five-star experience. read more

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I was in town for the rodeo over the wknd and decided to stop by Dorothy's for some apps and a drink. I drink allot less these days but, I couldn't resist their cherry espresso martini it was so good !! I ordered the Butter Candle bread service , Crab cakes & Voodoo balls . Oh & the beignets! The bread service was cute and unique they light the butter like a birthday cake , the crab cakes are baked so they have less breading and wow they're so delicious. The voodoo balls which are not on the menu but, the waitress told me about them were also delicious and there's was packed with seafood . I had to take the beignets to go because I was stuffed . I couldn't order an entree even if I wanted to I had no room left .. if I'm in town again I will definitely come back the customer service was Amazing and so was the food . The ambiance was quiet and as it was not super busy when I came . The area I was in was a wizard of oz room which was cute . read more

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Just 4 minutes from FSCJ Downtown Campus (where we attended a Wellness Summit). My friend wanted "red beans and rice" ... we didn't see it on the lunch menu, so we called to check. It's faster to reach them via text, which they responded to quickly! Thanks! We arrived about 11:30am. It's located in the same building as Indochine. Paid parking on the side. Place is cutely decorated. Fancy but also chill. Food was delicious! Very flavorful! We came at Lunch, but they were serving all options that day - brunch and dinner menus, too! I got the shrimp and grits. Creamy goodness and just the right amount of spice! Friend got red beans and rice with the chicken on top. We also shared fried green tomatoes- Yum! And she got cornbread (not pictured), also yum! I say it was a great choice! Staff was great! Good vibes all around and definitely made us feel welcome and special. Haha (inside joke- they said they might not have cornbread and my friend said, she'll only get it if she's special - and she got it!) Hehe Thanks again! Will definitely return for good Creole-fusion! read more

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The food is so good the environment very chill and the staff is sooo nice. Went for a girls brunch with some friends and was seated quickly. Our food came out fast and everything was correct read more

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It was nicely decorated inside and the service was friendly and attentive. The short rib was perfectly cooked: very tender and flavorful. The mashed potatoes were also smooth and delicious. read more

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Went on an adventure to Jacksonville with friends and this place was nearby. I am very glad we went. The atmosphere is classy and employees are friendly. Very upbeat place. The food is amazing and reasonably priced. Our waitress, Bri/Brianna was one of the best I have had in a long time, too. Great experience. Wish I didn't wear a tank top. Wasn't expecting it to be so fancy. We will be back! read more

I took my parents here for brunch and they did not disappoint. A modern spin on southern soul classics. The drinks were great, service was very nice and attentive, and the location is great. Located right next to indochine, there's plenty to do in the area. Restaurant itself was very tidy and well decorated. Will come back! read more

Horrible service, mediocre food, and a 'cheap-bougie' atmosphere . Would give 2 stars but-for the rude service. They only serve brunch on sundays, but don't have the brunch menu on their website (just lunch and dinner). They would not add sauce to their burger. The Caesar salad with salmon which was wet and mushy. The salmon was cooked to the right temp but not cooked hot enough. They used canned orange juice for a mimosa - on a brunch menu in Florida! The blonde bartender clearly had better things to do than take our order. She was rude and standoff-ish. Just one question was enough to get an eye-roll. The comments under negative reviews here explains her behavior. The manager argues with negative reviews, which makes the bartender's "you're on my time" attitude make more sense. The atmosphere is cheap and a little obnoxious. Think "West Elm" furniture and loud techno music. Trying to be hip and stylish, but not quite getting it. read more

Crab cakes are one of the best items on the menu and the beignet are amazing! Great place to grab quick appetizers. The dinner menu is not very vast. read more

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Let me start by saying I know this is a new restaurant, so I'm showing a bit of grace and will likely be back because I do think they have potential. But for now: The interior decor was cute. I loved the old timey Louisiana French inspired theme. My friend and I ordered the stuffed shrimp to start. It was delicious. For entrees we got the Rack of Elk and the Lamb Chops. We asked for many bones came in the rack of elk and were told 4; okay great. The lamb chops were very tasty, but just served with a big pile of mashed potatoes, no veggies. I thought that was a bit weird. But the elk was even weirder. Firstly, it came with only 2 bones. Secondly, it was served on a bed of shishito peppers. Huh??? That was the intended side. I'm sorry, that's a complement at best, definitely not a side dish for an entree, especially not a rack of elk. When we called the waitress over, she said the peppers are randomly spicy, and that's supposed to be the side dish of the meal. She did acknowledge the rack serving was "small" and went back to the kitchen and brought out one more bone. This is still not the four bones we were told we would have, but we didn't want to make a fuss so we let it go. It's worth noting the elk was delicious. All in all, some highlights, but definitely some kinks to be ironed out. I will give them a chance once they've had an opportunity to work through the early hiccups. read more

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Date night with my husband. We will be back! Our first time here. Place cleaned up very nicely after being Burrito Gallery back in the day. Lee was our server and she was fantastic! Attentive without being annoying. She was very knowledgeable about the menu. We started with a glass of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir followed by house salads. For our mains I had the short rib with mashed potatoes and a chilie sauce. Z had the creole pasta with an added grilled chicken breast. Both meals were delicious! Portions were large and we both took home leftovers. Can't wait to return! read more

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Loved my meal here. Easy parking right next door in the huge public lot (for a fee). The place is smartly decorated... you can tell they care. Even from the outside, you feel the New Orleans vibe. Service was excellent, with a genuine aim-to-please attitude. Wine and cocktails were very good... and there's a cool little bar tucked in the back too. The chow was fantastic. Highly recommend the BBQ Shrimp & Smoked Gouda Grits... OMG great! It's offered as an entree, but we shared it as a first course... perfect if you love shrimp. Followed that with the Fried Chicken & Gumbo with Andouille Sausage and Yellow Rice... excellent! The restaurant is a short walk to the Florida Theatre just a few blocks away... so worked out well for us. But now I consider Dorothy's a destination in itself. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

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We visited earlier in the year, mid January. The food was ok and we would have been more inclined to return because the place is actually very cute. But the atmosphere from the service crew is a different story. They all seemed very rushed and dismissive. We were a larger party, so we understood that we might be overwhelming them. But besides us, they had 2-3 other tables in our area and there seemed to be enough staff. But for some reason they just give off a not to be bothered vibe. Good is mediocre to overlook the unfriendly atmosphere. I didn't keep the pics because of the experience. Hopefully they're better. read more

Really good food, great service, amazing decor and atmosphere. Stopped by Dorothy's for lunch. The style and decor of the interior was just ingenious. Exposed brick, bold, vintage southern accents. Really nicely done. We were waited on immediately (reservation) and our waitress checked with us often. My chicken and gumbo was really good. My wife ordered the shrimp and grits, that was really well executed as well. Great consistency with the grits. My gumbo and her shrimp were seasoned very well and very tasty. My only constructive take away is that there needs to be a bread or biscuit option with these dishes. They epitomize dipping type dishes. Highly recommend this place. Great elegant dining option downtown. read more

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