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    Metro Diner

    4.3 (538 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    METRO DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Hannah M.

    4.5 stars: Always have great service here, the stsff id great. Also love the views when you sit outside! They can make you just about anything as the menu is huge and their fried chicken is the best Does get really packed on the weekends

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    Beth R.

    Had a nice breakfast, french toast, grits, both were really good, coffee is great. Great server, very attentive but not overly so. Only issue: I wish they offered smaller portions, it was way too much food for me and my friend.

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    Karen F.

    This is my fourth time eating here, with visits years apart. Friend from SC came to visit and we had an earlier breakfast so that they could start home mid-morning. I arrived first and was warmly welcomed by the Hostess and asked if I wanted to wait inside for my friends. I did! I then received hot water for tea and a large OJ to get started. My friends arrived and we ordered from the wide variety of breakfast entries and sides. I got my favorite "San Francisco Eggs Benedict," one friend got an Avocado Toast Breakfast Sandwich, and the other got a Belgian Waffle. Everything was tasty and a very nice-sized serving. Our waitperson, Barbie, was friendly, attentive and efficient. She also brought a box out with ingredients of the Hollandaise Sauce so I could ascertain for myself that there was nothing onion in it (allergy). That was so nice!! It was very busy but the hostess kept seating people so she had a good system. Highly recommend!

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    Barbara D.

    Tried the waffle and chicken for the first time. Delicious with whipped strawberry butter and served with spicy syrup. Served with a smile. No wait time and plenty of parking. Cost affordable

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    Wendy B.

    This is a tiny diner from outside, but inside has quite a bit of room. It is in with Hurricanes and Fresh Market just before or after the bridge (depending on which way you are traveling) Most of the time when we walk in we are told to sit where ever we want. Once on a weekend they made us sit in the back corner and it was freezing, I will request another seat should they sit us there again. I usually order the same thing : Western omelet, sub American for the cheddar and no salsa. They have fresh fruit you can get instead of potatoes which is good. I had their avocado toast once too and it was delicious. My husband changes his food up and his has always been good. They have lunch and dinner too, but we have only been for breakfast. Their dinners are typical diner food. Meatloaf, turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, fried fish etc.

    Wade W.

    I've eaten at Metro Diner before but not this location. The service was exceptional, I don't know the waitresses's name but she was super fast and friendly. We tried the fish & chips and alls a breakfast platter and avocado toast. It was all surprisingly good. I've always liked Metro, but I am always surprised when I come back. Always quality and consistent. We sat outside and it was nice. Traffic was a bit loud but nonetheless it was enjoyable.

    Huevos Rancheros + 2 Two Egg Breakfast

    Went out for brunch with a friend today. We had Robin as our server and she has to be one of the best servers I've ever had. We coincidentally get her most of the time when we go and she is incredible. Food and drinks always come out in a timely manner and always correct and she is so so sweet! 10/10 recommend if you come here to ask for her!

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    Jorge H.

    The food at this Metro diner is consistently good. This location has very nice outdoor seating with glimpses of the river. The service is quick and polite.

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    Becky L.

    Arrived about 2:00 pm and there was no wait. Ordered Chicken Cesar Salad and peach tea. We let the server know the two of us would be sharing. She had the salad split. Therefore, note the picture is 1/2 of the salad. The salad was good, chicken was moist. Peach tea was very good. Server was nice and attentive. Nice atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor seating.

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    Wow Johnny!! What an awesome review! Thank you so much!!!!

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    Thank you so much for this review, Wendy!! We truly appreciate you :)

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    Hugo, thank you for your review! We look forward to seeing you soon.

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    Thank you so much Wade!!

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    Thank you so much for this review Jorge!! We truly appreciate you!

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    Linda , we love to hear that! Thanks so much for the wonderful review!

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    Matt , thanks so much! We're so glad you enjoyed everything!

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    Jay, thank you so much for the 5 stars!!

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    Ridge, your awesome!!!

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    1 year ago

    Great food with big portions!! Wonderful menu and very friendly staff! I even order takeout every Thanksgiving!

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    Thank you Kristi! We hope to see you back soon!

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    Jay , Thank you so much for this awesome review!! You rock!!

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    Vanessa, thank you so much!!!!!!!!

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    3 years ago

    Always great food when we come here. It's a must whenever we visit Jacksonville. Delicious chicken and waffles.

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    Thank you so much for this 5 star review!! We truly appreciate you!

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    Sophia, your awesome thank you for the great review!

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    Parlor is my favorite local doughnut shop, with multiple locations in the Jax metro…read more They offer doughnuts, breakfast sandwiches, coffees and their recently launched savory doughnuts. They also offer doggy doughnuts for your fur friends. Their doughnuts are excellent, but taste is more like fried dough from the carnival. I love them but some people may prefer more cake-like doughnuts (dunkin style). The new savory doughnuts are also pretty tasty - I tried the Hawaiian BBQ chicken recently. I don't love ordering coffee drinks at Parlor. Often if you get something with Espresso, it get's stuck in a long queue because they only have one barista and espresso machine. Their drinks are also just average - nothing special. Most of the staff at Parlor are young and still learning, but friendly enough. If you dine in at the Fruit Cove location, be aware that seating can be limited inside. They do have additional seats outside when weather is nice.

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    THE LOOP RESTAURANT

    THE LOOP RESTAURANT

    3.3
    (94 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Disappointed, BUT we'll be back to try something different. The restaurant was packed, which…read moreindicates that they t be doing something right, but our meals were average at best. We both had chicken Caesar wraps, which were only lightly packed in the wrap, and didn't have enough dressing, so they were very dry. The homemade chips had barely any seasoning on them and were overcooked. Despite this, the wrap and chips (after adding salt) were tasty, so we'll give it one more shot.

    If I had to pick one Loop location as my favorite, this would be it. Not that I'm saying things are…read morealways perfect, but whenever I'm in the neighborhood, more times than not I stop here when I've got that "burger with onion rings" lunch craving going on. The dining room is spacious, there's 2 TVs with different sports networks on, the restroom is impeccably clean, and I'm always cheerfully greeted by the staff. As for other locations, the service quality tends to vary from day to day. My go-to order is the Bacon Cheddar Burger, cooked medium, with onion rings instead of fries, and a fountain drink. They don't have combo meals, sadly, so everything is a la carte. On the rare... and I do mean RARE occasion that I opt for something even remotely healthy, the Garden Chicken Salad with Ranch is a tasty choice. The KEY is the Ranch. It's served chilled and I believe it's made in-house...or at least it tastes that way. Perfect dressing for a salad, phenomenal dip for the piping hot Onion Rings. Winning. As addicting as they are, I do wish that there were more than 5 Onion Rings in a serving, especially when there's an upcharge for the substitution. There have been a few occasions when the burger patty was a tad on the dry side, but not a deal breaker, the crisp bacon slices came in to save the day. P.S. Honorable Mention goes to the heavenly Cookies, Brownies, and Milkshakes that have always been there to help me finish strong. Till next time, my fellow Yeeps, thanks for reading, and as always...SYOY!

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    Picasso's

    4.3
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    3.6 mi
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    I have heard about Picasso's so many times and finally we stopped in... it did not disappoint! We…read morecame around 6:00 on a Saturday and the place was packed, the wait time was estimated to be an hour and a half but we were committed. We popped around the corner to a bar and grabbed a drink and before we knew it we were getting called. New for the food, let me preface this portion by saying our eyes were waayyy bigger than our stomachs so we ordered way too much. For starters we ordered BBQ shrimp and the Gormet pizza St Louis style. Both were delicious and perfect appetizers. For my main I got the gnocchi special, but I added sausage and mushrooms to it, which made the dish immaculate! The gnocchi on its own was good but with the extras was five stars. I also tried Mike's Alfredo and it was probably the best I've ever had. For dessert we ordered the gooey butter cake it was scrumptious! The service is also top tier! Our waitress was funny and helpful but gave us time to enjoy our food. There are so many things I want on the menu we will definitely be back.

    Me and my 2 kids. 18" pizza, halo cheese, half with sausage and something else. Side is grilled…read morecauliflower ( this is sooo Yami~) strongly recommended! Also strongly recommended is Lasagna with Italy sauce and rich creamy, ( red words on menu that one ), so delicious! Good experience and very enjoy. Only one thing, too many flies .... Please use some fly catch light or something to clean them I will give 5 stars for food, but 4stars for environment have flies. Hope there's not fly in kitchen

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    Salento Colombian Steakhouse

    Salento Colombian Steakhouse

    4.4
    (627 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    This is one of the top steak restaurants we have ever visited. When eating high fat or high protein…read morethis place is a great fit. The staff was very helpful and helped us choose items from the menu. The inside was busy and we sat at a booth. We were glad we made reservations as without them a seat might have been a challenge. The food was so good. The pork belly was shocking good. The rest of the food was very good and for steaks and meats we enjoyed them. This was our first Columbian steakhouse so we have no others to compare it with. We will visit them again.

    The place is unassuming but has a lot of charm! The staff are nice, kind, and full of smiles. The…read morefood was served in hearty portions and very appealing. I ordered a papaya drink, very fresh, an appetizer of fried plantain with cheese and guava sauce, and a marina combination for the entree which came with a tilapia filet, 4 shrimp, salmon, and 2 vegetable skewers. The plantain with cheese and guava sauce was new and surprisingly tasty. That's a first for me and I'd definitely enjoy it again. The entree looked great and had minimal seasoning. I added the sauces to add flavor and heat. All in all, it was too much in one sitting so I took it home. I would recommend additional seasoning for the seafood & a lemon to squeeze over it and wake up the flavor.

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    Refajo (Beer + Columbian Soda) $8.75 ~ very refreshing ~

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