Warm and cozy vibes. great food and friendly staff. bring a friend! definitely worth the drive.read more

If you haven't experienced a weekend morning in their Peacock Garden, you are seriously missing out…read moreon the best brunch vibe in Jacksonville. It's part party, part patio-hang, and completely delicious. The interactive singalong completely sets this place apart from any other brunch spot in town. The DJ spins an incredible mix of classic R&B and throwback anthems, and before you know it, the entire patio is singing along at the top of their lungs and clinking glasses For our table, ordering the Mimosa Tower was an absolute must...it comes loaded with nearly four bottles of champagne, a gorgeous fresh fruit board, and various juices so you can mix your own drinks. The food easily lives up to the hype, too. The Maple Bacon Deviled Eggs are a spectacular starter, and the Blackened Jumbo Shrimp & Smoked Gouda Grits were perfectly rich with an amazing Cajun gravy.

We hopped in starving and craving something to eat. It seemed to be a family-owned place. The staff…read morewas super friendly. The food was phenomenal, and they had a wide range of beer styles. I would definitely recommend everyone try the "Wurst platter." It has a heartwarming atmosphere where you feel truly welcomed!

Great burgers!! Sat at the bar, staff was friendly and…read moreattentive. Atmosphere was chill. Clean restroom. Not a fan of craft beers, so I had soda.

I stopped in for dinner during happy hour and ordered the shrimp po'boy with shoestring fries. The…read moresandwich was spot on -- fresh and warm, with Cajun-seasoned shrimp that were perfectly cooked. The bread was soft and slightly sweet, which paired beautifully with the blackened spiced shrimp. Fries were flavorful though a bit thicker than expected for "shoestring," but still enjoyable. I paired it with Pinot Noir (1/2 off for happy hour!) and wrapped up the evening with strawberry and cream macarons -- a sweet, refreshing finish. Service was casual and welcoming. My server was friendly and personable. It felt easygoing yet professional, exactly the kind of service you want for a laid-back evening. The ambiance is modern rustic -- think wood accents, darker tones, and even a pig ceiling accent that adds some charm. Happy hour prices make it a great entry point if you're curious to try the menu. Overall, I've been here several times, and the consistency keeps me coming back: quality food, warm service, and an atmosphere that's lively without being overwhelming. Highly recommend, especially for a casual dinner or happy hour.

We recently had dinner at Bellwether. They're on the northwest corner of Laura & Forsyth, downtown…read more This was our second time there but the second time for both of us eating there as we dipped in previously for me to eat when my wife had eaten elsewhere beforehand. We started with the Korean Fried Broccoli and we both had mixed feelings about it. We liked the overall taste but we both expected the breading to be far more crispy than it was. Having never tried it before, that could very well be how it's meant to be but when we see "Korean Fried", we are thinking crispy. Again, it wasn't bad, just not what we expected. I ordered the Steak Frites for my entree, which I ordered medium rare. Let me start by saying that the cook on the steak was perfect and I REALLY liked the fries and the seasoning on them. However, I was really surprised by how tough the the steak was. I mean, really tough. I liked parts of it but found it hard to enjoy most of it. My wife ordered the Sheep Style Smash Burger. She thought it was a good smash burger and the "sheep sauce" was a nice take on 1000 Island. She liked the potato bun and she really liked her fries as well. So it seems her entree was more of a success than mine. It's worth noting that our server Maya was fantastic. She added a lot to our enjoyment of the evening. Our server the first time was awesome too and I liked my entee (short rib) a LOT more. So we'll stop in again to try some other things eventually.

Everyone you must try Wally's and subs I just had the most amazing experience at this restaurant. I…read moreordered Philly cheesesteak and some wings and it was phenomenal. The wings were cooked all the way through and they use actual real pieces of steak and the food was phenomenal. Im send a special shout out to Mustafa for not only being a great person but knowing his way around a kitchen, bravo to you young man thank you. I will be back to visit guarantee.

Enjoyed wonderful meals here and thank goodness it's close by. Such healthy choices of food and…read morethey are willing to accommodate to your dietary or restricted needs as well. For the longest time, I love the Combination Platter, which is what I normally get within either salad, rice or tabbouleh. Now, I've mixed it up with some wings, standalone salad and lettuce-wrapped burger. 1) Sweet & Tangy 10 wings (lightly coated) - crispy, tasty, sweet and tangy deliciousness 2) Fattoush Salad - fresh mix of greens, onions, tomatoes, cucumber with crispy pita and I think balsamic vinaigrette dressing. I love Fattoush salads in general. 3) Lettuce-Wrapped Cheeseburger (no bun) - onions, pickles, tomatoes, of course lettuce, and cheese. "Low-Carb" Burger for those in the diet/lifestyle. The patty was thin, but it was big and filling. Service was wonderful, fast and accommodating. Very affordable pricing of food. The cafe is normally quiet, but I do prefer it that way. I'm sure it gets busy during the lunch and dinner times though. Look forward in trying out their breakfast soon!

Well staying in Jacksonville for wifes work Conference decided to walk around.And came across this…read moredeli . Walked in and was greeted by 2 guys , they reminded me of a new york style deli from the atmosphere to decor.They were really nice and took my order even made my Turkey sandwich the way i wanted it , the Greek Salad amazing too. Not many food options at our hotel and was glad i came across this spot, when we come back in june im definitely returning for some really good food. They are only open till 3pm each day. Serving both breakfast and lunch menus. If your in the Riverfront area check them out!

Delicious! That pastrami was made to order, juicy and warm! Fries perfectly crisp with light…read moreseasoning and Greek salad was not skimpy on the feta, Kalamata olives and fresh lettuce! Sat next to the front window with view of passersby and sunshine. Friendly guy at the counter! So glad we ate lunch here!

The wings are always fresh. They have a bevy of flavors to choose from and every flavor is good…read more Their other items are great too like the ribs and fries.

The food was just okay. We waited 20 minutes for wings which was actually longer than 20 minutes…read moreand our food was wrong. We were also the only people waiting. My boyfriend said the lemon pepper was so salty that it was hard to enjoy and the garlic wings had a butter sauce that was so buttery it started to make him feel sick. The mild wings were fine. Nothing special about them.

Absolutely delicious food. Burgers, wings and tacos are the best. The renovations there are top…read morenotch with my favorite being the drop down room in front with the sofas and chairs to relax in.

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.

If you are staying at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront or just need a good HH the Tavern is a a spot…read moreyou should for sure check out. We were done with meetings for the day and looking for a spot to watch the World Cup. Found 2 seats at the bar just in time for HH. I was quite impressed by their super affordable prices and plentiful selection! Wish I had a happy like this back home ha I had a few glasses of Sauvignon Blanc $6, Onion Rings $7 and the Trout Dip $11. Definitely get the Trout Dip. Soooo good. Pairs well with a white wine. The waiters were are super kind and attentive.

6:00 AM to 12:00 PM breakfast buffet $29 all you can eat ! Great if it's the weekend and your local…read moreand just not in the mood to cook!

Stopped in before the Cosmic Baseball game. Bartender was friendly. His mom came in and the way his…read moreface light up was adorable. We sat outside because weather was beautiful. Great spot. 11.04.2026

Stopped in for a pre-Jumbo Shrimp beer. Busy but quick and friendly bar service. Beer was cold and…read moremood was on point. Nice place to enjoy pre-game festivities.

According to the website, it appears they have food, but that is a different location. They do…read moreallow food to be delivered or carried in from nearby businesses. We ended up having a couple beers prior to heading around the corner for tacos. There are a wide variety of beer options and the bartender shared the story of each one's name as we ordered it. He also knew a lot of Jacksonville history so that was entertaining.

Had such a good experience at Bold City. Our bartender was awesome. She was so friendly and fun…read more She let us sample different beers. The prices were great. Had a great neighborhood bar type of feel to it. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a chill place to have a cold one.