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    Othello

    4.8 (102 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Baklava
    Ute R.

    Came here to celebrate my husbands birthday. Quaint restaurant in residential area. Ample if street parking available. We did have reservation due bar seating , since that was all they had left. seating was surprisingly great. Bartender was super engaging and had recommendation. we started the meal with a Tin Fish Platter, which included a can of sardines, whipped feta dip, baba ganoush, hummus, olives and bread. plenty to share for 4! we also had a fatoush salad and Batatas Brava.m which were absolutely delicious. For a main course we had the butterflied Branzino and the Chorizo Spiced Napa cabbage. Both were really good. Followed by Baklava and a Basque Cheesecake. Food was very enjoyable, service excellent and the atmosphere enjoyable. will definitely return. Food was so good that i forgot to take pictures until dessert arrived.

    Hummus, whipped feta, and bread
    Aiden S.

    Othello is an excellent choice for a higher end dinner. Serving Mediterranean food with influences from the Middle East to Spain, the food and drinks are excellent. I recommend ordering a lot of their smaller plates and sharing with your group, rather than getting an entree, because those are the best dishes. Must-orders are the bread (zaatar was our favorite), hummus, whipped feta, patatas bravas, and octopus (the navy beans are amazing). Caesar salad was great too. We did not like the scallop crudo. Drinks are delicious - I highly recommend their orange Lebanese wine. Service is excellent. Indoor ambiance is very cozy and modern - really well designed. While I love their outdoor space, the outdoor plastic furniture could use a replacement. If you live here you need to check this place out.

    Fattoush Salad
    Charlotte P.

    I was a magical night at Othello. We arrived early prior to our reservation time to take advantage of the happy hour. We were graciously accommodated at the bar in a cozy corner. We meet "Kaz" our wonderful server/bartender. Celebrating my friend Barbara's birthday prior to a concert at the Ritz. Our evening was slow and well paced as we dined on Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Whipped Feta and delish bread. My first drink was a spicy perfectly balanced "No Seeds No Stems" with green chile vodka. We then moved to wonderful wine. The vibe was fun. The restaurant beautiful. I can't wait to go back an explore more if the menu!

    Branzino
    Maisha R.

    This place had been on our list to try for a while and we recently made it there. It's located on a corner in a residental neighborhood. Street parking wasn't an issue. Walking inside, I was surprised by how small it was. There were only a few tables but I noticed a nice patio with tables and chairs which was not in use. I tried of their mocktaiks, after learning that they won't modify any of their signature cocktails to omit the alcohol. At my server's suggestion, I ordered the "take in the sweetness", which was made with chamomile tea and tasted very florally. It was a bit strange and nothing I would order again. The food was fortunately better. We started with the fried smelt, baba ghanoush, and za'atar bread. This was followed by the seared octopus and batatas bravas. For the entrees, we split the roasted half chicken and butterflied branzino. The appetizers were all very good and the octopus was outstanding. It was well seasoned and the addition of the beans added a little more substance. The branzino had great taste and was cooked very well. The chicken was moist but it lacked seasoning, as did the accompanying couscous. I probably should've started this review with mentioning the baklava as that was my favorite dish that we tried. I am not a huge baklava fan but this one was so good that I could've eaten both pieces by myself. It was perfectly sweet and flaky and it didn't have a strong floral taate, which I appreciated. The menu is relatively small and we had an opportunity to try almost everything that wanted to except the lamb perhaps. So while this isn't a place I would be retrying to repeatedly, it was quite good.

    Sweet potato
    Bonnie Z.

    Celebrated my husbands birthday! What a great experience! I made reservations for the bar. It was a little tight but enjoyable. Bar servers were fantastic. Very knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. I had the sangria( happy hour special) and my husband had the neighborhood association made with bourbon. They were both very good. For starters we shared the whipped feta, hummus with sea salt bread and harissa bread. All were fabulous but the feta...OMG. It was amazing!!! For main course we shared the roasted chicken with couscous topped with onions. They also brought us a baked sweet potato. I don't remember the preparation but wow! So flavorful! My husband was also presented with a happy birthday postcard. Love the special extra touches! We will definitely visit again

    Elly M.

    One of my favorite spots in Jax. Super cozy vibes. Superb service. The bartenders are super knowledgeable and prepare amazing drinks. My favorite dish is the grilled octopus. Highly recommend making a reservation, which is also required for the bar section.

    Lamb
    Lou B.

    4.5/5 Such a beautiful spot with a peaceful ambiance. Very creative menu with thoughtful food sourcing. The server was also so knowledgeable and accommodating.

    Allison D.

    Please go. It's the best decision you'll make all week. They have a fantastic Happy Hour, get the Habibi or the Fried Smelt and a glass of which ever gorgeous natural wine the bar staff tells you to get, trust them, they won't steer you wrong Here's what I never get tired of eating: Whipped feta and sea salt bread Fava Bean Falafel Fattoush Salad Seared Octopus Crudo (it changes occasionally and trust me, no matter what fish it's always sublime) The Roast Chicken might be last rites meal. The Braised Lamb Shank comes a close second. If you're lucky you saved room for Basque Cheesecake. The staff is so generous and attentive, just the absolute the best! I wish for a place like Othello for everyone's neighborhood, I'm so incredibly grateful to have it in mine.

    Tin fish platter

    Tin fish platter was delightful. The bread, the spreads, the olives, the wine - Yum!

    Elizabeth F.

    Loved our visit to Othello! It may look like we ordered a lot but it was the perfect amount! Favorite: sweet potato and chicken dish Skip: pickles (pickled vegis) Make a reservation as this place is somewhat small and was pretty packed. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Kids welcome however no room for them to run around. Full bar service! Service was great. Volume was fine- not too loud. Cute decor!

    Sweet potato
    Connie K.

    If I could leave 100 I certainly would. Im a very picky eater and for me to have an outstanding experience sould be enough. Ambiance is modern and cozy. Service was outstanding. As for the food we ordered quite a bit since we dined as soon as they opened. Hard to find a place where oysters are fresh and food was not overcooked. When I first tried the branding by itself I thought its cooked well although it lacked flavor, but when I paired it with the salad, wow...falvor bomb. Then when I ate it with yogurt, another awsome flavor profile. Chicken was very tender and the crunchy pine nuts were a nice touch. Octopus was meaty and not tough. Loved t g e flash fried chickpeas on the hummus. Definitely added texture which enhanced the flavor. Sweet optato was also very unique. Sime but full of flavor. Something i would make at home.Thank you for a memorable experience and when Im back in town definitely be back.

    Don't cry for me - cola syrup $5 happy hour
    Alyssa M.

    Service, ambiance, good portion in relation to price, drinks, water refills, all around found nothing to complain about. Beautifully thought out place feels much larger inside than it seems outside.

    Diondra B.

    Stopped here while in the area for work. Absolutely loved it here! The ambiance is cute and welcoming. The staff were attentive and friendly and the food was delicious! I tried the Mocktails. Zaatar pita and Branzino. Everything was super delicious. If I had to say one thing I wish they had a option of the branzino with just olives and capers or something vs the harissa but it was still good as is just a preference thing :) and the baklava was absolutely amazing .

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    Othello has amazing food, amazing wine list and great vibes! Can't go wrong with the menu but the lamb shank & hummus were standout

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    8 months ago

    Amazing food. Mezza plate and lamb shank to die for. Great vibes as well. Cant wait to go back!

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    1 year ago

    Drinks were delicious and this restaurant is beautiful! An exceptional spot for date night.

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    Fresh seafood, candlelight, bar, and open kitchen. Exquisite. It is street parking but I always find a spot available.

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    Absolutely authentic and delicious food. Service was extraordinary and upscale atmosphere. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

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    Biscottis - March 31, 2024

    Biscottis

    4.3(977 reviews)
    4.2 mi•Avondale, Murray Hill
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    We came here to finally try their popular desserts but we stayed for dinner!…read more We loved the drinks and our food. We ordered a board as an appetizer and waited close to 35 minutes for it before our server realized she never rang it up. We were upset as we wanted something to snack on as we waited for our meal. She offered to quickly have it made, but our food was almost ready and it did not make sense to us anymore at that point. But no other resolution was offered. The food was great, but it took a while to get our food. It didnt seem to be busy, yet they where slow. Im sure if we had our appetizer, we wouldnt have noticed the 45 minute wait. We loved the cheesecake and the mocha cake! Drinks where very nice and strong. Overall, i loved it here. Hopefully next time ill be able to get my board!

    We have been back here multiple times since my last review and owe them a better review…read more We live at the beach so it's a bit of a trip for us but decided to make it over today for lunch. It was a really good experience. We started with the baked Brie appetizer and it was delicious ( forgot to photograph that). I'm a vegetarian and love the fried zucchini sandwich but today's lunch special was a spaghetti squash special and it was delicious! I highly recommend it. Hubby had the smash burger and fries and all was good. I had a special cocktail called Blue Eyes something that was very refreshing. Elise gave us very good service and as always, I got a piece of Tropical Cake to go, that will last for days. Other than parking being tough, this is a great place for girls days, lunch with the hubby, etc.

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    Lukumades - Vanilla gelato... The big Me of this entire establishment. Don't sleep on it!

    Lukumades

    4.5(117 reviews)
    16.4 mi•Beaches
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    If you're looking for some good gelato or fresh mini donuts this is the place !!…read more My first time in Jacksonville beach area and stumbled upon this cute small shop close to the strip and truly had amazing gelato ! The coconut chocolate chip was incredible as was the guava gelato . I also tried the Dubai chocolate mini donuts they had .. which were incredible !!! They made a fresh batch on the spot , fresh donuts amazing the the Dubai chocolate toppings amazing !!! Everything was very good ! And friendly staff . I also got the lychee refresher and my friend got the mango passionfruit both very good and highly recommend

    My daughter and her husband wanted donuts at 8:00 at night. We couldn't find many open donut…read moreshops; and my husband said we couldn't get "ordinary" donuts from a grocery store, so we found Lukumades by searching on our phones. It was a little bit of a drive away, near the beach, and there was absolutely no parking on a Friday night. My husband dropped me off and circled while I placed a few to go orders. It was a cute little shop with donuts, shakes, and ice cream. The donuts are not traditional donuts; more like deep fried donut holes that are covered with all kinds of yummy toppings. They're also served nice and hot and in 10 packs. They had lots of cool donut flavors like: Dark Delight, Maple Bacon, , White Tella, and Love U Matcha, The prices range from $8.75 to $9.50 per box. They all sounded yummy; but we decided on Twix Fix, drizzled with caramel, melted chocolate, and cookies, and Lotus Crunch, which was topped with melted Biscoff cookies. Our order was ready in about 5 minutes and the bag of donuts was nice and warm. We ate them when we got back home. They were more chewy and heavier than regular donut holes, but rich and delicious. You could really only eat a few; so a box of 10 is a decent sized dessert for 2 people to share. Lukumades is definitely a very unique donut experience and worth supporting because they're not a huge chain. You'll be glad you tried them....and its worth the drive.

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    BB's - Salted caramel

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    4.4(1.2k reviews)
    1.9 mi•Southbank
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    We went with some friends for dinner. We are doing the AbC's dinner club and we picked this…read morerestaurant for the letter "B" We had reservations, inside was nice, the first thing that caught my eye was the cakes!!!! They have an amazing selection! The service was good, the food was great. I did the 3 courses menu for $45 and it was worth it. I had the salmon stuffed with crab, salad and rum cake, everything was delicious! They have a selection of cocktails too. I highly recommend it!

    BB's is one of those local spots I find myself coming back to pretty often. The space is small and…read moreparking can be limited, so depending on when you go, it may be tricky to find a seat. That said, I still really enjoy stopping in. The popovers are my favorite and honestly one of the main reasons I keep coming back. I also love that they're connected with the bakery at Biscotti's, because Biscotti's desserts are A-MA-ZING, especially the cakes. BB's usually has rotating meal options and entrées, which keeps things interesting, and I enjoy seeing what they have available. Some dishes feel more unique than others, but overall the food is generally tasty and thoughtfully done. I'd recommend BB's if you're looking for a cozy local spot with great baked goods, good food, and especially if you want to try the popovers. Just be prepared for limited parking and a smaller seating area.

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    Mai Xiang Garden Bakery - Delicious but I wish it was packed in sustainable packaging, and the size was larger. It is very small for $5 and change after tax.

    Mai Xiang Garden Bakery

    4.8(12 reviews)
    6.1 mi•Greater Arlington

    There's a great selection of desserts and pastries here; sweet and savory. I've tried many things…read morein many occasion but this particular visit I purchased a puff pastry egg tart, sesame ball, pineapple custard bun and a bbq pork bun. I've been helped by a couple different people and they always come off stoic but that could just be their personality I guess. Never really smiling or friendly.

    I rather liked the pork bun, though not as much as I remembered liking it before, and my wife liked…read moreit. We at that in the food court. The next morning, we had the sausage and scallion bun at home. I liked it, maybe more than the pork bun, and would get it again, though it had the advantage of being reheated at home in the microwave. My wife liked the dough, the hot dog less so (and I must admit the hot dog in the croissant we had a while ago at Cruffin & Tea was better). I'd get this again, though probably trying the regular hot dog bun instead of the scallion one next time. I'd asked the server if she could reheat our items when I bought them, but she said no, and didn't seem to understand English well. So far, I've preferred the savory things to the sweets here. Each item was $3-3.25, so a better value than the other bakeries I go to. I will return to this place periodically, but I still prefer places like Cruffin & Tea and Le Petit Paris, so I'm giving Mai Xiang Garden Bakery an average rating, 3 stars: pretty good, but not above average for a bakery, other than the good value.

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    Mai Xiang Garden Bakery - Pineapple buns with custard filling, $2.75 each. They're a better value and tastier than the cheesecakes.

    Pineapple buns with custard filling, $2.75 each. They're a better value and tastier than the cheesecakes.

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    The Baker's Son By Valerio's - Fresh n' heavenly!  (・‿・) /゚*:。゚ Warmly recommend @ The Baker's Son by Valerio's-Atlantic Blvd.

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    4.6(194 reviews)
    10.1 mi•Greater Arlington
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    This place surpassed my expectations by a lot! It was clean, well run, full of life and buzzing…read morewith purpose like a small café. There is seating outside, which is perfect for beautiful, sunny days; but the interior is set up more like a small shopping mart. You pick up a cart and get down to business mixing and matching treats to your flavor profile. I recommend visiting 3-4 times to become more familiar with the offerings as well as to give yourself some grace to try new things. I love that they have packaged treats and gemstones you can hand pick from the window case - this gives newbies a chance to ask questions and order to their hearts content without committing to the unknown. My next visit I'm trying another drink option and pivoting to the savory selection; they don't have the hot case for nothing! The women who were here are so nice and attentive, they're helpful in explaining what things are and what to expect from the pastries. They're also great multitaskers, holding down the café, whilst keeping things in stock, staying on top of bulk orders and tending to the stores needs. Napakahusay

    The cinnamon roll ($3) was outstanding, probably as good as any I've had. We microwaved it for 25…read moreseconds, which may have been the key (though we've liked it here before). It might be even better if they added a few raisins to it. We'll be back for this item periodically. We also tried a mango float ($6). It was good, and had more whipped cream in it than the one I'm used to, but I've probably had slightly better examples. For $6, it's not a great value: smaller than the cinnamon roll and not as good. I might get it again, but probably not at that price. This remains one of my favorite bakeries in town, and we'll be back periodically. Update: We tried another cinnamon roll. This time we thought it was fantastic, the best thing I've eaten in a long time. 25 seconds microwaved again. We'll have to get one periodically.

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