I love the unique names and descriptions on the menu. Service is always great! I have visited a…read morecouple of their locations and I am never disappointed!

I really had high hopes for this place cause I heard nothing but good thing but for $26 I feel like…read moreit was not worth it. I had the fried garlic shrimp I wish it was seasoned better with a sauce on top. I also wanted to try the Duval ribs but they were overcooked and hard to chew. I like my ribs, melting in my mouth & fall off the bone. Cashier was super sweet, but the food was cooked to order so I did take a while.

The bar tender was so nice! I'd go back just because of her…read more It was Valentine's Day and they were having a live band that evening with giveaways. We would've loved to catch me but already had evening plans.

We need a quick little outing on a Saturday afternoon recently. I saw that The Broken Spoke had…read morebingo at 3:30pm today along with some burger specials, so that fit the bill. They're located at 1529 University Blvd North, so not all that far from us, which is great. This review originally appeared in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group. We stopped in here once before, many years ago. The reason for only stopping in once was because they allowed smoking, which I can deal with to an extent but it was like walking into a wall of smoke back then. I saw on their IG account that they've made a bunch of improvements both to the bar itself and the menu. So I figured we'd give try again. I'll get this part out of the way early: they're still a smoking bar BUT our experience today was FAR different than it was a few years ago. I'd read about how they installed a bunch of new filters and so on. So I thought "if nothing else, we'll walk in with good intentions. If a wall of smoke hits us, we'll make a u-turn and go elsewhere". I was happy when we got there and there was no smoke wall. There was faint smell of smoke but it wasn't bad at all. So whatever they did / are doing is working IMO. I don't know if they had food back when we stopped by years ago but I can tell you they have great burgers now. They had a deal going today where all the burgers were buy one, get one half off. We started with Jalapeño Poppers, then I picked the Bagger (mushroom & swiss) burger with tots and my wife chose the Dyna (the standard cheeseburger) with waffle fries. The poppers were standard but good. The bartender suggested the Sweet Chili sauce to go with it. Sweet Chili sauce isn't my thing but it's definitely my wife's thing. She said "I would eat this with a spoon" lol. So for her, the sauce elevated the poppers to above standard. The burgers were pretty great, in both of our opinions! I'm a pretty slow eater for one reason or another and my wife pointed out that she's never seen my eat a burger as fast as I ate that one. So I'd say that's my taste buds telling me I thought it was great. I judge my wife's thoughts on burgers by how many times she tells me she likes it with her mouth full while eating it. That happened about 4 times today lol. We (she) had fun with bingo while we were there even though she didn't hit a bingo. She came close a few times and had fun, which was the distraction we were looking for. The bartender and cook are both worth a mention in this post. Jen was the bartender but she was really all over the place, taking care of the people at the bar along with us and others at tables. She was really nice while doing that, too. Tammy was the cook. We met her because she came out to ask how the burgers were and really seemed to care about the feedback and the fact that people enjoy what she's making. I'm glad we stopped by again. As I said, I totally understand how/why a place that allows smoking isn't for many folks. That's why I'm dropping 4 stars instead of 5. However, my wife went from saying "well I guess we'll never go in there again" several years ago to saying things like "the next time we come here" during today's visit. So if you can tolerate a low amount like her, you may want to try stopping in to see what you think.

Laura was treating me to lunch for my birthday that has since passed. This was our first time here…read more We've heard good things about the place. When we walked in, we saw a huge table of senior citizens, maybe about 20-30! We decided to stay. There was only one Bartender and one Waitress. The place was packed. We sat by the window seats-that was all that was left to sit at. The Waitress was very attentive(even though she was slammed). Today's special was shrimp baskets. Shrimp could be cooked three ways. I chose fried w/onion rings(fresh-not frozen rings) & and a 50/50 tea. My meal was delicious. Laura had blackened shrimp w/broccoli. We both enjoyed our meals and had a great conversation. I had $40.00 cash on me and Laura had a card to treat me, but the internet and card machine had just gone down. So I paid for the meal and tip. Laura Cash App'd me $40.00. Pros:big place with a very friendly atmosphere. Great service and food. Cons:it was out of their control that the machine went down. Recommend:Yes

I have been to cowtown tavern a few times. Each time I have left feeling as if there wasn't enough…read moreservers to give proper attention to each table. It's a sit anywhere kind of place but with that it takes them over 10 minutes to bring menus to the table. All 3 times I had to ask for plates and silverware. The food was okay nothing spectacular. The last time, and final time I gave them a shot, the server we had seemed to be in an awful mood and was extremely short with everyone when ordering. She didn't know what beers they had so my friend had to get up and go to the bar to see. It just seems like she was having a bad day and possibly weeded but her attitude left a bad taste in my mouth and she said she had worked there from when it was still dicks wings. It gave the vibe of "I'm tired and I want to go home so hurry up and order". Not very welcoming.

Great service, great food and comfortable dining area with ambiance…read more Everything tasted great! Would like to go back!

We visited Whiskey Cake in Jacksonville on a Saturday around noon. It wasn't very busy, but…read moreunfortunately the restaurant seemed either understaffed or disorganized. Even though we had a reservation, it didn't seem to make a difference. We waited about 15 minutes just to find a host or hostess to be seated. During that time, we saw several other groups leave because no one was available to greet or seat them. It wasn't the best first impression and definitely set the tone for the visit. Once we were seated, the food was excellent. You can really tell that everything is made from scratch, and the quality and freshness stood out. The Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts, topped with garlic aioli and Parmesan cheese, were delicious and packed with flavor. I also ordered the Kale Caesar Salad with grilled chicken, which was fresh and well-balanced with house greens, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar vinaigrette. My little ones ordered the Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Fingers with fries, and they both really enjoyed their meals. Overall, the food was definitely the highlight of our visit, but the service and lack of organization upon arrival could use improvement. If they can address the front-of-house experience, it would make for a much better visit.

My husband and I went on a much needed date night tonight. I've always wanted to give BB's a try…read moreand finally convinced him! We ordered the Brussel sprouts as an appetizer, they were phenomenal! Then we both decided on steak for dinner. I got the filet, and ordered it medium rare and it was perfect. My husband ordered the ribeye and his was medium, his was also spot on. Then of course, we had to get dessert. I got the German chocolate cake (this apparently isn't their normal one) and my husband got the dulce cheesecake. The waitress we had was great, and she recommended lots of tips and favorites to try. The only negative thing that I would say is that it's a bit cramped, so it was very loud and hard to hear each other at points. This was an amazing dinner. We will be back

Had a fantastic double date tonight celebrating my girlfriend's birthday! We were greeted warmly…read moreand given a nice table in the dining room. Our waiter, Evan, was very proactive & offered suggestions with menu items. We started with some cocktails, the gentlemen with the cider beer & an old fashioned. I chose a glass of bubbly & the birthday girl had the fizz cocktail. It was incredible with a fresh blackberry puree. We started with the fried green tomatoes & the calamari, both were delicious! Calamari was prepared well and not too chewy. We shockingly each chose a salad: the bistro steak, the chop chop Asian, the goat cheese, and the salmon. Each one was incredible. Mine was the chop chop and I absolutely loved it! It was HUGE and you can bet I ate every single bite. Loved it!' We finished with the brownie topped with ice cream for the birthday girl, it was extremely tasty! Thanks again to Evan for making our night! He was a fantastic waiter! Would absolutely request him in the future.

Food - Very Good Prices - Very Reasonable…read more Atmosphere- Outstanding!! Okay Joe, why the 5 star review? Simply put, the three person team running the place are instantly people you have know for years. The lead-off hitter behind the counter runs the show like a coach on the field. As my friend says, she gets the joke before you tell it. The utility guy behind the "plate" knows everything that is going on on the field, and gets orders out quickly and efficiently. The clean up hitter is there with your food and anything else you need to stay in the game. I showed up with a team of Wise cracking fools and the Home team just ran with it. This was a very pleasant lunch with great food and great camaraderie. I will be back many times.

First time here! The owners were extremely kind- excellent customer service! Food hit the spot for…read moresure. Would recommend and we will be coming back to try their lunch!!

The food is amazing !!! The collard greens are some of the best I have ever had ! Would recommend…read moreyou try this place !!!! Oh let's not forget the sweet and sour beans !!!!

Delicious bbq. Husband and I enjoyed going to their Jacksonville Beach location but took the 30…read moreminute drive to have some yummy bbq. We were happy to make the drive! I got pull pork sandwich, Mac and cheese, French fries and baked beans. My husband got 10 chicken wings, turkey and sausage along with cold slaw and baked beans. We ordered way too much food but now have leftovers for tomorrow!

Wow! I had a craving for a burger and this spot hit all the high notes. I also got a virgin…read morepinacolada to go with it. The burger was so big I had to take a box home. I will have a nice treat tonight with some extra papas fritas to go with my burger. This place will not disappoint! I will be back! Ps they do not have gender neutral bathrooms and they could be a bit cleaner but the food exceeded the ambiance.

If you're looking for an authentic Venezuelan menu you must try Galaxy Burger. The menu has so much…read moreto choose from I can't wait to go back and try another selection. Wonderful service and great atmosphere.