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    Indulgence Southern Bistro

    3.4 (83 reviews)
    ModerateSouthern, Bars, Seafood
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Ruthie S.

    BOB Open late Limited menu Great vibe There is also an amazing VIP area near the back of the eating section. The Boom Boom shrimp was banging. Large shrimp (don't let the price turn you away). The Alfredo was also a hit, it may come a little dryer than some prefer, but if you let them know, they will accommodate you. The drinks were pretty good too. I'd definitely say, pop in and show them some love.

    Kelly T.

    We were staying at the nearby Marriott Hotel for The 4th of July. My husband found this nearby restaurant online and suggested we have an early dinner here. It was a good suggestion because we really liked it. They have indoor, outdoor and bar seating. We decided to go with an indoor hightop near the musical speakers. It was a good choice. The R & B music was great. The decor was also nice. The menus offered any item on either the lunch or breakfast menu. I opted for the shrimp and grits. It was delicious. My husband had the fried fish dinner with two sides. He also loved his entree. Drink options were limited with no cold beer available. Otherwise, a good experience.

    Mimosa flight.
    Kyra C.

    Visited last Sunday for brunch. Charles was my waiter and absolutely amazing! The music and decor were a vibe. The Catfish and grits were some of the best I've ever had! The side of home style potatoes was very flavorful... a little small, but delicious nonetheless. The mimosa flight was tasty and strong. I did not like the French toast, but I'm definitely coming back! Sorry, I didn't take many pictures once we started eating.

    January V.

    Looking for a place to eat in downtown while waiting for an appointment. Place was cute and staff was attentive. We enjoyed the shrimp and grits, really tasty. Chicken and waffles was just ok since the waffle is more like a cake/pancake consistency. Portions are a little smaller for the price.

    $24 crab cakes

    In our 12+ years of living in Jacksonville, this was easily one of the worst dining experiences we've had. The service was incredibly slow despite the restaurant not being busy. Our table had 4 adults and 1 child, and the food came out at different times, which made the meal frustrating. When the food finally arrived, the portions were shockingly tiny for the price. For example, the crab cakes were $24 -- and what we got were two small cakes that could fit in the palm of a hand (see photo). Absolutely not worth it. On top of that, our total bill came to over $100, yet we all left hungry and unsatisfied. Even something as simple as water service was lacking -- the waitress didn't bring enough for the table, and we left both hungry and thirsty. Between the poor service, overpriced portions, and overall disappointment, we won't be back. There are far better restaurants in Jacksonville where you'll get real food, fair portions, and decent service. Save your money and skip this place.

    Birthday celebration
    Willie S.

    The ambiance was very warm and inviting. I was at the venue for a birthday party. I was a bit tardy, which meant the kitchen was closed so I wasn't able to try the food. It's a great spot for an intimate setting.

    Red velvet waffles, cheesy eggs, and grits and bacon
    Kiara J.

    Food is amazing. Food is good put you in a coma.Lena and Mya Service is wonderful they are very welcoming and kind.

    Britney G.

    Everything was AMAZING!!! The service was great. They checked in on us multiple times. The FOOD was HOT AND FRESH!! The proportions of food were on point as well. You had just enough to not get you sleepy, but able to FULLY ENJOY. I had the fish and grits and the sauce on top was perfect. The fish was crispy but soft. My fork went straight through and it melted in my mouth and so did the grits. The ambience was great as well. You can come to hang out by yourself or others which is the vibe it gives. I cleaned my plate, and for me to CLEAN my plate means the FOOD WAS JUST THAT GREAT!!!!! I didn't even know the manager also came and checked on us grabbed plates and made sure we were good.

    Cheese eggs
    Peachtra C.

    I was in Jacksonville for the weekend for a concert and I made reservations for Indulgence Southern Bistro for brunch. The brunch reservations are for a max 2 hour. We arrived a little before our time, but we were seated right away. The restaurant is small so it was a tight fit. We were at the table near the door and my friend kept bumping into the lady at the table behind us. None the less we started with our drink order. We asked the waitress about what was the Ingredients in the drinks and she had no clue, she had to go ask a bartender. ( my friend has an allergy so we wanted to make sure ) . Each of us ordered a drink. I got the pineapple upside down martini, my friends got the sunset mimosa and the reggae sangria. I definitely enjoyed my drink. My friends enjoyed theirs . After that I decided to order a mimosa bucket, which includes a bottle of champagne with 2 mixers ( cranberry juice & orange juice) & for an additional $1 you can add 2 flavored syrups, we got strawberry & Peach syrup. The bucket was perfect. For food 2 of us got the catfish w/ buttered grits and Cajun sauce & we added cheese eggs. The other friend ordered the shrimp and grits. The food took about 35 mins to come out. It tasted great the fish was well seasoned but it took a long time. Our eyes started to burn from whatever was being fried. The place got packed relatively quickly, we were glad we booked a 12:30pm reservation. There was a private party going on as well , they have a space for a small private party if you're interested. They played old school 90's R&B and I loved it. It put us in the mood for the concert we were attending. The ambience was beautiful, the customer service was good the waitress stopped by a few times to let us know the food was coming & thanking us for our patience.

    Catfish and grits
    Cee L.

    I really wanted to love this place. Nice music, downtown Jax, good food, mimosas.... Nice in theory... but they did not deliver!!!! For starters, the food prices on the menu are INCORRECT..... in addition to being incorrect they are INSANE!!! The prices do NOT support the amount of food, the temperature of the food or the level of attentiveness of the staff. If you love high prices, luke warm food, and an inattentive wait staff, BOOK NOW. Unfortunately, I will no longer be able to support this establishment. I do feel 2 stars are sufficient as the fish and grits were flavorful.

    Chicken and waffle, turkey bacon, and French toast.

    Just left this place 5 minutes ago and immediately had to leave a review. Today is Father's Day and unfortunately our Father's Day brunch was not so enjoyable. When we walked in we were not greeted by a host and it took several minutes to get seated although it was not busy and we had made a prior reservation. Once sat it took over 15 minutes for our server to take our order. Our server did not introduce herself nor greet us and we had to ask if we could order drinks. Once the food was brought out(took over 30 minutes) the food was cold and the order was not right. Our server lied and said it was the cooks fault and did not do anything about the problem. We ate, tipped 20%, and will never eat there again.

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    Food was on point , the service as well . nice lil vibe downtown the have hookah also and a great brunch

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    8 months ago

    0/10 experience. Save your time and money. The food took forever to come out , pricey and not worth the dining experience.

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    Pretty good food. staff is nice and courteous. Space is small so try to come early to beat the crowd. music Is a vibe

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    Service was nice/ very hospitable and respectful. Food was not the best, could use more flavor and seasoning for the shrimp pasta.

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