Ernie and I came in for an Irish lunch a day early. I had Corned beef, cabbage and mashed potatoes…read morealong with an Irish drink. Ernie had a corned beef sandwich with fries. He had a coke with his meal. I had two gift cards to redeem and it was long overdue. I am glad we came today. Always such a relaxed and happy atmosphere here. I ran right into Maryjane while I was taking a picture of the drink I ordered. I have a whole bottle of the Sister''s Vodka. Thanks for sharing g the recipe. Our Waiter-he did a great job in taking care of us. I call that, "WOW" service. Pros:food, service & atmosphere. Cons:never-none Recommend? Absolutely! This is an update from the previous reviews.

I've been here a couple of times and neither have been stellar. weve tried multiple dishes. Some of…read morethe ones we did like are no longer on the menu (fried green tomatoes). The fish and chips is good, but the portion was small for the $18 price for a "1/2" portion. The service was barely acceptable the on our last trip. The place is clean and there is a good atmosphere.

This place is a hidden gem if you're looking for a local place with fresh lobster rolls and fried…read moreseafood. I only get the lobster rolls when I come here and they're more than worth the visit. The portions of lobster are generous and always super fresh and tasty. They used Martins potato bun for the rolls which work perfectly with some butter and a light toast on the grill. The remoulade sauce is a nice to pair with the onion rings on the side if you're looking for something to pair with the lobster rolls or the seafood. I've tried the fried shrimp a couple of times. They're good but the lobster rolls easily outshine them. The fried chips that come with your order are good but I generally don't eat many. This is what you'll get in place of your typical French fries. I think it's a nice change up. The atmosphere here is clean but nothing fancy. It's basic and simple but it gets the job done. Service is always fast and the people are friendly and helpful. Highly recommended if you're in Jax and have a taste for a great lobster roll!

Rainy saturday so wifey wanted a whitting fish sandwich. I headed over to jax fish fry. I proceeded…read moreto the cashier and exclaimed, "Do you guys sell whiting fish sandwiches. The girl replied "uh what?" I repeated my order, Do you sell whiting fish? She finally replied, we only sell Cod. I guess I will return when I want code which will be soon. Jax fish fry has been on my tadar. It is not their fault that I did not do a deep dive into their menu. The new name of Jax Fish fry should be Cod Fry! Im sure they have more than just cod. My bad!

Amazing fresh fish meals and a great spot to sit by the water and enjoy a relaxing meal. You walk…read moreup to the counter, place your order, and then find a seat while your food is freshly prepared. Everything about this place feels refreshing, from the atmosphere to the food. A simple, casual, and really enjoyable waterfront dining experience.

Haven't been to Safe Harbor since the remodel. It is nice to have a bar and additional seating…read morewhere the fresh catch coolers used to be. There was quite a line when we arrived but we took a seat at the bar (FCFS). Service was very fast and attentive. My wife ordered the fried mayport shrimp as nd I ordered the whole fried snapper. Her shrimp were excellent as usual, but my snapper was overcooked. It was still good, but was dry in the thinner areas. All in all a good visit though.

Short review of Gemma since we just stopped in for an app and drinks. Pleasantly surprised, enough…read morethat I'll be back for more apps and drinks. We ordered the hummus plate, which came with plenty of colorful vegetables. Definitely enough for 4 people. To drink, I ordered the Nice Coconuts, which reminded me of a pina colada. This would be an amazing summer drink, so the second Jacksonville goes back up to 80 degrees I'd highly recommend ordering this to celebrate. The names of the other drinks -- the ex wife, pool boy, etc -- are so fun that we just couldn't decide which to get! We sat on the rooftop, which we were told us first come first serve. I'm a sucker for a rooftop, and we enjoyed this one (shoutout to the heat lamps). Will be back to Gemma once it warms up. Gemma San Marco, Jax, FL Hummus, Nice Coconuts

This was my first Gemma's experience and it was great!…read more We were welcomed warmly and brought upstairs to our table. The decor and ambiance was amazing as was the service. If you are sitting upstairs, it does get warm but we were comfortable. The food was really good. I would definitely recommend the oysters, trout, and scallops. Overall, I would recommend Gemma!

I'm writing this review as I'm watching my boyfriend demolish the best tasting Snapper we've ever…read morehad in our entire lives. Which together, adds to be over a century of time. Eating snapper from what feels like one world to another. THIS IS THE BEST. The flavor. The fry. The presentation. Everything. He got fried shrimps with it. I got the blackened Baha, shrimp and scallops. Incredible. We are coming back over and over. The chef in that kitchen play NO GAMES back there. And the price was amazing as well. Thank you to the whole time for such a great experience. Wow.

Literally the best place to go get seafood! There's a lot of options to choose from and most of the…read morefood I've tried has been exceptional! The vibes here are awesome and I would love to come back here ASAP! Side note: come here whenever it's not lunch and dinner time if you don't want to deal with the crowd!

We came here today for my goddaughter's graduation celebratory lunch. Having never been here I was…read morenot sure what the menu options would be or what to expect. First I have to commend Christina, who was our server. A table of eight, she managed us with such grace, professionalism, and outstanding service! With a constant smile on her face, she asked us open questions and was very attentive. Not once did I have to ask for an iced tea refill because she was staying on top of it! The menu, though short with options did have a creative variety. We all tried the cinnamon roll, which I have to say was beyond, and I do mean beyond outstanding. In fact, it was the best cinnamon roll I have ever had with the toasted pecans and the sauce. WOW!! I ended up with the pancakes and eggs, and the eggs were cooked perfectly! The pancakes were were thick and had good flavor. It was a little overcooked for what I prefer, but overall, it was very good. Looking at the other options of what friends were having the food looked amazing. I am not a bacon eater, but one of our table mates had a bacon dish that she said was phenomenal. I will definitely be back

This place intrigued me when an episode on First Coast Living on NBC 12 in Jacksonville, FL. aired…read morea few weeks ago. What was depicted on the show was spot on! My wife & I was in town for the Journey concert at VyStar Memorial and decided to have brunch the next morning before we headed back home to St. Simons Island. Let's just say Whiskey Cake didn't disappoint. This is not a 5 star but a strong 4.5 star visit. Samantha our server was fantastic and attentive to our dining experience while we were there enjoying our meal. I had the Crab Cake Benedict & my wife had the Crispy Fried Chicken over a bed of greens. Great presentation and great flavor! We also had a couple of adult beverages. I had the Mary Me (Bloody Mary) and my wife had the Espresso Martini!. Again, excellent cocktails! If visiting Jacksonville or are a resident, you need to try this place out. Great decor, vast selection of bourbon & whiskey as well as any other liquor you may desire. Great for any celebration!

The Jacksonville Naval Academy Alumni Association has held Navy Football watch parties here all…read moreseason.Always great service and food. For the Liberty Bowl Watch party Saturday, Cat and Nick did an outstanding job serving about 40 Alumni and supporters. Jim and Maggie were also awesome behind the bar. Thanks to the Sisters (and Dennis) for the support all season long!

My son brought my granddaughter over for dinner after the disappointing Jags loss and we were…read moreheaded to another one of my local favorites at the beach when I asked if he wanted to try Culhanes since he had never been there. He was so excited to go. Cat was our waitress and she gave us great service. I forgot to take photos but we started with their pretzel, which is so good, and then I had the curry rice bowl with no protein (you can add if you want) , my son the fish and chips and my granddaughter the Mac and cheese with fries. We also ordered my daughter in law fish and chips to go. I love their pretzels with mustard and cheese sauce. They are made by a local bakery. The curry dish is really good, but spicy, which I knew but just know. My son agreed the fish and chips was really good. The only disappointment was the kids Mac and cheese is straight up blue box Mac and cheese for $8, plus an up charge for both the chocolate milk and a side of ranch. We will go back but I think I'll get my granddaughter to try another kids dish.

I totally recommend the banging shrimp appetizer! If you are looking for something with a spicy-but…read morenot too spicy-and creamy seafood dish. You definitely have to go with this one! Need something healthy? The fresh catch with seared green beans is a go to! Service is great and they are very diligent about keeping your drinks topped off Place is always clean... this goes for the restroom as well. In my opinion, this place is underrated and definitely a go to especially in the Regency area.

3.5/5 stars | My review is based upon multiple Saturday lunchtime visits. Our experiences were…read moremixed based upon both service and food. Service - there is a young lady (wish I noted her name, previously blonde but was brunette at our last visit) who always provided prompt, friendly service if we were in her section. If we were seated in an area being serviced by the bartender, it was a given that service would be very slow. At our last visit, we were seated by someone who said she would be right back with waters. She disappeared into the kitchen area & about 10m later, I saw her view our table and realize she had forgotten our waters. The restaurant was always less than halfway occupied during these visits, so the service issues were always surprising to me. Food - The reason we returned for multiple visits is because my mother loved their fried shrimp platter. I tried the shrimp and fries and they were great! I can also recommend the Fish Club which I enjoyed on a couple of visits. What I cannot recommend is the Caesar salad with shrimp (dressing was terrible and the shrimp had little flavor) or the crab cakes which they serve burnt not browned. I've included a pic directly from their website that indicates that my order wasn't a fluke.

This restaurant is amazing stop for food on way home. This is my go to spot for gizzards and liver…read more There is not much competition for those options. The other competition does nkt even compete with hook though. They have lots of other options on the menu. Suggest you check it out if in regency.

The 6-piece wings with fries or okra haven't failed me yet, and the special dusting powder they…read moresprinkle on top adds a little extra razzle-dazzle. The drive-through line always moves quickly and the prices are very affordable. My food is always hot and fresh.

The fries were fantastic! The service here was impeccable unlike any other I've had, the cashier…read morewas so kind and was very welcoming. The overall ambiance of the establishment strikes as a northern take on a restaurant and reminded me of home. Will come back again!

We went here for lunch last week because my dad had a hankering for a fish fry. It's been a minute…read moresince we've visited Jax Fish Fry, so I was excited to try it again. They are located in the plaza on 210 where Grumpy's is located (but it's tucked away in a corner back by the cigar bar). They have some yard signs in the plaza that advertise a $10 lunch special. When we walked in, we went to the counter and checked out their lunch specials. The $10 lunch special includes a main, fries, and a drink. Some of the items on the lunch special were a fish fry, fish tacos, clam roll, shrimp roll, etc. I ordered the fish tacos, my dad ordered the fish fry, and my mom got a clam roll. Everything was made to order. Our items came out roughly 7 minutes after we ordered. For $10 you get a sizeable fish fry, for $10 you get two fish tacos and a plentiful side of fries, and the clam roll was chockfull of clam strips. The fish was perfectly fried. It wasn't heavy, it was light and crisp. I loved the addition of the remoulade sauce. The fries were delicious. I would definitely come back here again.