I attended a memorial for a friend over the weekend and was very impressed with the chosen space…read more The location was great - close to highways but not so close that you would hear any noise. Parking around the chapel wasn't an issue, either. They have both a private lot and street parking. The staff were very kind and helpful, too! The inside space is intimate and perfect - I really enjoyed the lighting from the windows and the lights on the back wall were a great touch, too. They also have a beautiful courtyard as a reception space which allowed attendees to flow between indoors and out. Thank you for being fantastic and allowing us to honor our friend.

Attended a middle of the week wedding here. This is a very cute venue that is well taken care of…read more It is smaller so it is perfect for intimate events. The wedding was outside and the reception inside. But I loved the prettiness of the place. I would recommend it for those having a wedding with less than 75 guests. It's perfect for that. It has a small kitchen area for good preparation.

Great place for a party! Beautiful views. Delicious food…read more Chef prepared beautifully served appetizers in abundance! Room for a band and dancing which was the best and the bar was also terrific. Fully stocked. This was a private birthday party. Book yours!

Very low key club. Great Members. Fun special events. Yesterday had a shrimp boil and oyster roast…read morefor members and guests - delicious. Also had music on the back porch. Good time. Open TU-SA most weeks. Have line dancing, west coast swing and shag dance nights. Wednesday night dinners. Friday night open grill - bring whatever you want to grill and club provides salad, sides and dessert for $5. Live music on some Saturdays. Great party rental space. Beautiful covered back porch overlooking Ortega River. Dock and seating along waterfront.

Jazz Fest returns to Metro Park!! I realize that this is…read moreprobably just a temporary venue while the Jax Landing space gets figured out, but thank you City of Jax - this is the perfect spot! And on top of that, they added Daily's Place too!! Seats, covered seats - away from the heat & elements! And lots & lots of parking ($15) at the stadium. Also - thank you for the variety of food trucks and having the buses available for Cooling Stations. We all mourn the recent loss of David Sanborn - Jax has done a good job adding new artists & juggling the schedule after this tragedy.

We've been attending the Jax Jazz Fest for more than 15 years. We come down from Atlanta and…read morepurchase the "VIP Experience" every year. We just got back from the 2025 fest, and it was the most disappointing of all. Background: The Jax Jazz Fest (JJF) used to be a wonderful experience. Not anymore. They used to provide 3-5 different stages with all types of jazz, smooth, Latin, Cool, Swing...you name it. It used to start around 11 am and go into the night. No more. It's down to one stage with R&B and HipHop artists and some Jazz sprinkled in. It's no longer a Jazz Festival. Gates open around 5 pm most days, so it's less than half the musical choices it used to be. It gets worse. The VIP thing is a joke, an expensive joke. We paid $ 1,200 for the two of us for the 4-day event. It's actually 3 days since the first day is only one performance, usually a little-known act. We parked a half mile from the venue in the VIP lot...and walked in the blistering Florida heat. Through sandy, gritty former parking lots and abandoned former industrial sites. We were filthy from the waist down by the time we finished our hike to the gate. There is only one gate, leaving you with yet another 200-yard walk through the crowd to the undersized VIP tent, which, of course, was full, with nowhere to sit, since it was undersized for the VIP crowd size. Drinks. We paid $60 with a couple of dollar tip for two "signature drinks" that were unidentifiable. Twenty-six bucks each plus tax. You read that right. Watered down and loaded with ice, they were terrible. They stopped providing drinks as part of the admission a few years ago, but the price remained unchanged. A total money grab from the event organizers. The food is unlimited, but doesn't change all day...so how many times are you going back for the same piece of chicken you ate a few hours ago? You'll eat once, pick a little the second go round, and you're done. You'd think they would bring out different choices, some fruit, sliders, wings, maybe some pasta as the day wears on, but no. Same food all day long. So, unlimited food is limited by the poor selection that remains unchanged. Kool and the Gang and Maysa saved the weekend, as did Trombone Shorty. Also, we long ago started staying at the beach in case the JJF disappoints, which is has begun to do more often, so coming from Atlanta, we at least have some beach time. Sunday was rained out for the most part, as was Saturday last year. Do you think they would provide us with a credit for next year's "VIP Experience" since we spent over $300 on the tickets for that day? Nope, tough luck. We're done. No more VIP, since there's nothing VIP about it. Oh, and to be clear, you have to buy the VIP before they announce who is playing, or you pay more for waiting. It's sad what this has become, as we had many happy times in the past.

Had a thoroughly enjoyable time at a dual event and Azaleana offered a VIP experience for attendees…read moreof the Concert on the Green sponsored by the Town of Orange Park.. The VIP offered dinner catered by Club Continental's (next door) own Chef Sheldon was Salad, mixed vegetables with a chicken creole and a shrimp pasta offering. The manor is on the bank of the lovely St Johns River. Its gardens and views offer a relaxing atmosphere. The manor is bright with clean lines and so beautiful. The staff were friendly and very helpful. They also have suites they rent out for events or get aways. Newly remodeled and so picturesque this space is perfect in several ways such as location.. I look forward to attending another event, wedding or dinner here anytime.

I have visited the Morocco Shrine Temple on two occasions. The first occasion was a few years back…read morefor the Greek Festival and my last trip was for the Jax Illumination Christmas light show. I fell in love on my first visit when I attended the Greek festival with a friend. There was so much wonderful food, desserts and handmade arts and crafts. If you are a Jacksonville native and you have not attended the Greek Festival shame on you LOL! This year I attended Jax illumination for the first time. I purchased my online ticket for $20 (fee per car). I arrived at 5:45 PM with an entrance time of 6 PM. I suggest arriving early as there were already three rows of cars ahead of me. I was pleasantly surprised as I originally felt $20 with a bit steep to drive through a Christmas light show. But the show took roughly 20 minutes to complete. And I thoroughly enjoyed everything as you can see from my pics;) I would suggest trying the fried Oreos if the vendor is there next year. So good! They are in the parking lot for purchase after you exit the light show.

Great place to come for Christmas lights with the family. Growing every year, it's definitely…read moregetting better and better. Tune into 98.5 FM for Christmas music synchronized with the lights. Stay in the car though! Just ease through for a relaxing night. Watch out for the car in front of you. Everyone is welcome to take pictures and video. The staff are friendly and helpful with directions if you need it. A few lights are out, but the guys are here working on them. It's not Callaway Gardens big, but an enjoyable drive nonetheless. This is our 3rd year and we will be back next year! Merry Christmas!

The Block is a great venue with dining, entertainment, and play spaces for the family…read more Featuring a kids play area that appears to be appropriate for both young and slightly older kids, from about 1.5 to 6 or 7. It's thoughtfully designed with bright colors and soft turf. There are short climbing walls, a slide, caves, and hopscotch for activities. It's easy to imagine how it could get very crowded. We went on the Saturday of opening weekend and it was packed! While the common areas and playground opened early, the food kiosks and entertainment started a bit later. Unfortunately some of the vendors appeared to not have restocked supplies so food options were limited. This will surely be a great spot for meeting up with folk, family time, and entertainment. The dog park I am sure will also be popular. I look forward to seeing how this venue will serve the community.

This place doesn't make much sense. It seems popular mainly because it's one of the few spots in…read moreJacksonville that combines a playground with beer, not because of the quality. The food is overpriced and underwhelming. The coffee is also misleading--what they label as a café latte doesn't include milk or sugar. If you want either, you have to pay an extra $2, bringing the total to about $7.75 for a basic latte. They also don't offer simple options like splenda or standard sugar, seemingly pushing customers toward paid syrups instead.

I woke up this morning to an email from Murray Hill saying that Rhett Walker tickets were $12. Here…read moreI am enjoying great music

I love this venue, too! It would be cool to watch a show here, but so far I've only attended the…read moreindoor Vagabond Flea and a few other events held inside. It's a blast from the past right when you walk into the lobby area. No alcohol is served here, but off to the right-hand corner once you're inside is a small refreshments stand for patrons. This space has tons of potential as Gideon D. mentions in his review. However, I'm still glad that this space is being used for musicians and artist no matter what the genre.

Alhambra does service food and entertainment first rate…read more Last night was Shrek the musical and the show was fantastic. Drinks ahead of meals and then dinner. I had lightly blackened salmon and candyce had the pork cutlet. The food is usually set up so everyone will have something they will enjoy. Great place great entertainment Alway good.

Really enjoyed my experience here! Especially for the price, I'd say it's pretty worth for not only…read morea three course meal, but also a show. The workers are all super friendly and helpful too. I liked that you get to eat your meal before the show starts, allowing you to just enjoy the venue and chat with your table as you eat. And you don't have to worry about servers being in the way, or dining too loudly. That being said, eating and then having the show after does eat away a big chunk of the evening. As for the food, you're paying more for the experience rather than the best food of your life. There were some things I loved like the bread and butter and the squash casserole. But other things like the salmon was super fishy, or the pork cutlet was kind of dry and tough in the middle. The show was amazing and really funny. The cast performed so well, and I like that the venue is on the smaller side. Definitely makes for a more intimate and interactive experience.