We love this place. They need to review this policy of charging 5$ for more chips I ordered dish and had more food then chips and asked for a handful more to finish dish and was old it would be 5$ for more chips. I passed . I paid 16$ for dish a couple of chips more .. not a basket of them .. read more

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Disappointed with the 'Nashville hot' chicken lollipops at this place. They were more like 'Nashville not' - lacking the spice and flavor that I was expecting. Won't be coming back for this dish. The beer was good though. Adding an UPDATE: Interesting that you (the owner) respond not to address the review directly, but to try to gaslight the fact that you did have them last weekend. My review stays true that they didn't taste like hot chicken, and I'll even go out on a limb to say the sriracha is underwhelming as well. Good luck getting return customers with your business savvy. UPDATE 2 As you can tell by the response of the owner, they genuinely could care less about the customer experience. They would rather try to undermine or invalidate my overall experience instead of acknowledging the concern and moving on. Any real business owner would take the feedback as an opportunity for growth and improvement but obviously that's not what they want to do. There's plenty of restaurants in this area that will value your feedback, so I would recommend you go elsewhere. Why spend your hard earned money on someone bent on stroking their own ego. read more

Prospect Five Points - Owners gaslighting comment - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Eh... this place was honestly pretty disappointing. I'm diabetic and I try to limit my carbs where I can and this restaurant is not accommodating at all. Pros: - the shrimp and lobster roll was great in my opinion, but I like lemon. Everyone else said there was too much lemon on it. Cons: - service was okay but it was very loud and nobody could hear each other, including the staff - they refused to do any substitutions so highly recommend staying away if you have dietary restrictions or allergies. The roll came with fries and the only substitutions they would offer was an upcharge to truffle fries or $6 upcharge for a side salad. - the food was mediocre for the price point read more

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Great service and the food was decent, I just personally wouldnt come back because I didn't love the food. The best thing was the chicken on the chicken gnocchi (moist and great flavor). The gnocchi has a decent flavor, wasnt overcooked, and mushroom wasn't overpowering. We started with the chicken lollipops (I asked for extra carrots). They were good but spicy and the ranch was not great. I had the side cesar salad (good but some kind of oil on it that made it taste a bit odd) and the flatbread of the week (mozz, basil, carmelized onion). Flatbread was decent but too much mozz it was fatty and soggy. It was also very loud but seating was comfortable. read more

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First time at Prospect Five Points. Stopped in for a glass of wine and some small plates. HH ends at 6 pm. Wife and I shared the short rib sliders and rosemary frites. Both were very good. We split a prospect salad which was very good. Server was Colette; she did a great job. Noticed on the bill that if you pay with cash you get a 4% discount. All in all, a good decision to stop in at Prospect. We'll be back. read more

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Not impressed at all. Tammy and I tried to find a seat outside, but all tables were occupied. We tried inside. We sat down at the bar to order a drink. The entire bar table top was drenched in wetness. Same with the menu. There was an obnoxious crowd sitting at the table behind us. Very loud. So, we decided to go elsewhere. It's way too cramped inside. If I go back to visit, it will be on a week night. Then I will edit my review. PS: please notice, we did not stay or partake of food or drink. I do look forward to coming back soon. Thank you for reaching out. read more

Prospect Five Points - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

What a great spot to relax on the patio and enjoy tasty tapas. We shared the fresh and bright calamari lightly fried served with semi sweet fried peppers on a bed of arugula. And the Margaret Flatbread topped with goat cheese, figs, prosciutto and finished with almonds was a table favorite. I ended going for more tapas for my main meal which I totally loved. I have the tuna stack and the burschetta board with 3 styles. The tuna stack was beautifuly presented layered avocado then tuna topped with black sesame seeds then sprial of fried wonton chips for scooping. Eat bite was tasty and super satisfying. The burschetta board was a yummy trio of flavors: pesto salmai and mozzarella, onion bacon jam & goat cheese and the burschetta of the day- goat cheese topped with dates crushed pistachios and lavender honey. What a meal!!! Can't wait to bring others to make our way through the menu. read more

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Beautiful experience sitting outside. Friendly service with high quality cocktails and food.

My husband and I were able to get a seat at the bar on Saturday night and had a great experience. They serve a variety of local beers and had a good looking wine and cocktail list as well. We had the bruschetta board, Steak Frites, and chicken gnocchi. All of the dishes were outstanding. The bruschetta is not transitional and is a variety of meets/cheeses/jams served on toast. The bar tender offered many suggestions and was sure to explain anything we asked. It is a small restaurant and had we wanted to sit at a table reservations would have been necessary on a Saturday night. **tip: For only $12 you can buy a round of drinks for the kitchen! read more

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I personally never heard of this restaurant nor heard of any recommendations but they had a Teal Deal coupon so we decided to try it out. Located at Five Points and the place is pretty cozy. We got a table inside since it was raining that day and we were situated and tucked in a corner nook at the end wall. We ordered and shared a flatbread as our starter and it was very good. The entrees were also great. The steak was cooked perfectly bedded on freshly cut potato fries. read more

The food is always amazing here, never had something I didn't like. The staff is probably the best I've had in Jacksonville for sure! Very cute and quiet place. Sunday brunch is the best and their happy hour is killer. The owners make this place feel like you're family. The drinks put everyone in jax to shame. They put the greatest cocktails together. Sydney the bartender is our fav! If you haven't been, you're definitely missing out!!!! read more

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Super cute little place and the bartender was beyond friendly! Pros- *The location! It's near so many other bars/restaurants where you can grab a bite to eat a glass of wine and stroll around to check out more places. * They have a really good selection on wine and also a wine flight if you want to experiment and try new wines *For the area the prices are actually fairly reasonable Service was also outstanding! read more

Prospect Five Points - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Prior to getting some ice cream Mike and I wanted to grab a bite to eat so after looking on Yelp for far too long (because there were too many delicious options) we decided on Prospect Five Points. It was raining on a Sunday around noon and we were able to walk right in. The staff were all very friendly and pretty quick to greet us and fill our water. We had the honor of having Pat as our waiter, he was super helpful when it came to suggestions and narrowing down our options. We ordered the chicken sliders to start, it came with three and each was packed with flavor. I might be losing my mind but I am pretty sure some kind of garlic something was brushed on the bun because I could smell garlic but it wasn't a dominant flavor in the slider. Disclaimer foodie nerd moment ahead: I love intentionality like that when it comes to a dish I levels up the experience of the food. For my main I ordered the Massaman curry short rib holy flavor central!!!!! I loved everything about this dish! It sounds like something that would be best paired with rice however it was paired with pasta, I will be honest I thought it wouldn't work but I was wrong it was delicious! I actually couldn't eat all of my curry dish knowing I was about to get six scoops of ice cream so I boxed about half up and it reheated so well the next day for lunch! The meat was so easy to break apart with a spoon and it borderline melted in my mouth. I am not sure you can go wrong here but I will be back this upcoming weekend to try some more items! read more

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Customer service was good. We had a great waitress. Thursday is discount on flights when you order any food item. The hot honey pepperoni flatbread was DELICIOUS! Just the right amount of heat & sweet. If you like red wine then the Californication flight is for you. Very good! read more

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Slipped in Prospect on a whim. Tapas type place, food was really good and our server was super great. They have really cute wine bottle decor to add to the ambiance. Cannot wait to take my ladies here on a Sunday funday. read more

Prospect Five Points - Lollipop chicken - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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This location has been many things but nothing as memorable as it was for me in my first visit to its newest owner. We had the JAX Flatbread first.. it was light and fresh. The mozzarella was very pleasant. Second we tried the Brushetta Board. It was served as a trio: Salmon was the chefs choice of the day..than second was a honey,dates and pistachios with Ricotta and last my favorite salami, mozzarella and pesto. All delicious but that in house made pesto on the buttered bread they get from a local bakery was so pleasant with a distinct flavor. This one I could eat all day! The atmosphere is casual and the owner and her staff very friendly. They offer a Happy Hour with a great Manhattens that includes bourbon soaked cherries. :) I highly recommend you give them a try! read more

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Prospect Five Points has a new owner and I think the quality of service and food has declined. We have been fairly regular customers and didn't recognize any of the wait staff. The familiar double sided printed menu has been replaced with a large format plastic version (think Waffle House). The pictures are poor quality and there are misspellings throughout. While the food offerings remain the same, the quality is off. Our appetizer, the whipped ricotta with jalapeno and honey was so-so and the bread was barely grilled. The beef short rib sliders (a family favorite) were dry and tasteless. At least one of the flatbreads we ordered was missing an ingredient (leeks). The Hot Honey Pepperoni flatbread was quite good. You can't beat the ambience though both indoors and outside. read more

Found ourselves in the area last evening and this would not normally meet my hubby's needs for meat hearty meals, but since he had a huge lunch from Mojos he agreed to go try some tapas with me. I told him that previously friends I came with had the tuna stack. He chose that. We shared the spinach dip and I had the pizza that I just love here with whipped goat cheese, fig, almonds. I get it without the prosciutto but I had them put that on the side for the hubby. The one thing I think is tacky is the dip was served with a handful of pita and veggies. We requested more and that took forever and we were charged for those items. We still had dip left even after using additional vessels for dipping. Weird. Enjoyed it before but this was my least favorite visit. Hope it was just an off night. read more

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Came for brunch and all of the food was really good, but the short rib hash was a table favorite. The goat cheese salmon bagel was divine as well. I had the chicken and waffles and they were super yum. The chicken meat to breading ratio was perfection. The mimosa flight was only $12! I took a star off because it smelled like a bathroom inside and we were waiting on the food forever. other than that everything was great. we would definitely come back on a day with lots of time. read more

Prospect Five Points - chicken and waffles - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Fun place near five points in Riverside. Good selection of tasty flatbreads, salads & handhelds, plus a brunch on the weekends. Happy Hour from 3-6 PM daily. Interesting drinks and nice selection in the bar. Very decent wine collection plus a dozen rotating taps. read more

Prospect Five Points - Roasted Brussels sprouts - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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The food was fantastic. Crispy Brussels was perfect. The seating is a little too close for a more intimate date. The hostess and waitress did a great job. I would recommend! read more

Kay greeted us right when we walked in! Although they were close to closing time, Austin was still very happy to take care of us! He was very patient and helped accommodate Gluten Free Options. He was very knowledgeable of the menu and Chef was happy to modify his dishes to tend to our specific needs. They really went above and beyond. Austin and Bee made some Amazing recommendations around the town and Kay has the local scoop as well! Food was great and reasonable pricing too! Would definitely recommend :) bonus, they are lgbtq+ friendly!! read more

Best place for happy hour. I love that they have rotating food menus. Outside seating is great too

Went for dinner. Casual but nice. Delicious food, good atmosphere and kind staff. Would love to return for brunch on the weekends! read more

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I'm so late with this review but I just wanna start with...I really love this place! After many, many shot-outs from Yelper Susan S we were finally able to go to this place and we also scored a Valentine's Day reservation. Yay! We were lucky enough to find a parking spot in between Prospect Five Points and BlackSheep and we were walked to the back corner of the building. I liked it as it was cozy. Not a whole lot of couples in there but we didn't care. They also had a surprise raffle going on every hour where some lucky table would receive a gift basket. We didn't win one but a table next to us did and it's a cute basket. At first we were not going to do the special Valentine's Day prix fixe menu but our server (who was fantastic by the way) talked us into it. Apparently if there was something on that menu that you really liked you could order it separately. Wow. I started out with a Smokey Paloma (Mezcal, Grapefruit Soda, Lime) while my partner had a glass of Riesling. Both were good but he wanted something more sweet and bubbly. Our server suggested the Innocent Bystander Moscato that he instantly fell in love with. For the first course we shared a Crab & Truffle Potato Napoleon (Crispy potato layers, Mustard Crème Fraiche, Caviar). That was a really good starter to have but I did wish it was a little bigger. I didn't receive as much crab as I would've liked. Next were our entrees. I got the Miso Beurre Blanc Asian Sea Bass (Crispy-skinned Asian Sea Bass, Wild Rice, Baby Bok Choy), probably the most healthiest on the menu. Didn't care about that because it was so good! I loved how crisp the fish was and the char added even more flavor to it. He got the Duo of Beef (Filet Mignon, Short Rib Stack, Herbed Truffle Mash Potato, Honey Grilled Jumbo Asparagus) and this was right up his alley. Once again, he "oooh"-ed and "aaaah"-ed with every bite. I was able to take a bite and I could see what was going on in his head. Total bliss. For the final course we both agreed on the Cotton Candy Swirl Cheesecake (Cotton Candy pink and blue swirled cheesecake, graham crust, whipped cream). We both loved this so much we ordered another one to take home. It was not too sweet but still tasted like you're at the county fair. This night really blew me away and I'd love to return for the regular menu items. read more

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Busy place with a nice vibe. It was decorated for the holidays which added to the ambiance. We went there with friends and everyone enjoyed their meal. The server was attentive and friendly. read more

So we decided to go here mid week. First of all itbis so perfect inside and out. They have this amazing outside bar that makes you feel like you are on vacation. Then you walk inside to this beautiful upscale beach like spot. The food and service was very nice and welcoming. All of the food we ordered was soooo good. Definitely a keeper on my frequent list. read more

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New to the city of Jacksonville my wife and I took a Friday evening off and decided to get dinner together to celebrate finally having moved into a new city. My wife was craving tapas so we looked up a few places and ventured out into the night. Prospect had good reviews and is situated in a nice area for dinner. Since it was a Friday night I called ahead and got us a reservation in case it was busy, turns out this was the right call. We found ourselves in the Five Points area and found free parking within two blocks of the restaurant. When the got to the door we were greeted by a wonderful gentleman who check for our table inside and bussed it. If you want a place inside I highly recommend a reservation. Everyone who walked up without one was offered the outside seat or a wait longer then 30 minutes to get inside. The outside area is very nice with a full bar and fans to keep you as cool as the Florida heat allows. Once inside our server Mason was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu. My wife had the Freakshow Zinfandel which was pour with a very hearty hand. We started off with the Shrimp Elote Tacos. These tacos aren't served with two very good size shrimp per tortilla and have a delicious pineapple slaw and spicy aioli that really make them pop in your mouth. We then put in an order for the Margaret St flatbread and the ahi tuna avocado stack. The stack came out first and had a beautiful plated appearance when it arrived at the table. The wonton crisps that act as your spoon were perfectly crunchy with no oil residue and a great flavor. I do recommend using your fork to top them too get a all the flavors in every bite. Not long after the flatbread arrived, it was worth every minute of waiting. I would say the flatbread felt more like cheesy bread in that the toppings expanded to the wedge of the dough in all spots except for the corners which was a wonderful way to enter the dish. The figs and micro greens ad a hint of sweetness and coolness the the warmth of the dough and cheese. (For a dash of added salty flavor use the sauce that's drizzled on the avocado stack) We finished the meal off with the Limoncello Mascarpone which had all the perfect hints of sweetness without being overpower or too extra. The house made whipped cream is deliciously light and crisp. As we enjoyed our meal the restaurants slowly emptied and by our exit we were the last guests in the building. There were small and large parties that gave the small building a very family feel. If you're looking for a great date night or an evening with friends who can't decide what they want Prospect has something to offer everyone. The menu is too wide to only stop by once so we will be back!! Perhaps for a lazy brunch one day. The only hang up for me is their lack of none alcoholic beers, they only have Stella NA. Their expansion on this part of the menu would be cool, perhaps Athletic brewing beer. Overall 5/5 and I will be back read more

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First time dining here. It's very cute set up. Pros- had a reservation didn't have to wait to be seated, waitress was attentive, the drinks, Flatbread, & beef sliders were amazing! Cons- the grilled chicken gnocchi was super salty, the setting arrangement in the corner was very awkward, it was super hot in the back of restaurant (I'm not sure if they were having AC issues), & there's a really strange smell that was lingering in the back of restaurant- kind of like a bathroom smell. Overall- it's a nice set up and I had a good ladies night there. read more

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Out and about looking for a place to eat we decided to try Prospect Five Points as my sister has been wanting to try it for quite awhile. They had a lot of reservations for the evening but were told that we could sit at the bar. They had an outside bar and an inside bar so we decided to go inside as it was starting to rain and get a little cold. We got there right at the end of happy hour but were still able to enjoy some of the things off of the menu. My sister got the margarita and I ordered a sparkling wine. We decided to order some sharable dishes so we could try several things from the menu. We ordered the crispy brussel sprouts with applewood smoked bacon, the Margaret St flatbread and the Ahi tuna & avocado stack. Let's start with the most amazing brussel sprouts that we have ever had. Served in a small cast iron ramekin so they stayed nice and warm, topped with shaved parmesan and also crumbled parmesan. They were amazing. Unfortunately my sister also loved them so I didn't get them all to myself. I certainly could have eaten them all. Onto the flatbread topped with peach whipped goat cheese, prosciutto, wine soaked figs, almonds, mozzarella & micro greens. This flatbread was absolutely AMAZING! We enjoyed this so much. It was perfectly cooked and delicious. Last but certainly not least was the Ahi tuna & avocado stack. This dish was so beautiful that we had a hard time destroying it. It looked like a piece of art when they brought it out. It was very good and refreshing. The baked wonton chips were just as amazing as the rest of the dish. We both enjoyed it very much. read more

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We had Prospect for brunch.by chance and were very happy with the flavorfully food and excellent service with the chance to eat outside. Very good flavors on the potatoes and steak. Avocado toast was yummy as well. new fav dessert. We will be back. Good price point for brunch too. Would give 5 stars but I really wish Jax places would offer better non alcoholic options even ifs it's just better tea bags options. read more

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Amazing food, service and vibes! I just hosted my 30th birthday here and it was fantastic. I also love bringing my kids and eating outside on the picnic tables! read more

Prospect Five Points - Drinks - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Lunched here this weekend. We made reservations for outdoor eating. We were greeted as soon as we walked up and they already had our outdoor table ready so I didn't see the inside space. The service is very warm and welcoming, food is delicious and it was a beautiful day to sit outside in riverside. I love the energy of the neighborhood. Parking can be a problem but if you're ok with walking a little bit, it's fine. We ordered the roasted brussels, ahi tuna with avocado and the bruschetta board. All were delicious. My friend ordered the watermelon spritzer and it was delicious and refreshing. A little too sweet for me but very refreshing for lunch. I would absolutely return to try other items on their menu and just to hangout. Love the place. read more

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Great place to have lunch or dinner here in 5Points. This location is perfectly situated with walking distance from other local hotspots. The service was friendly and the decor was inviting. There is seating indoors or at the outdoor patio area. They had just opened when I got here for lunch and I nestled myself into the back room. I ordered the ahi tuna and avocado stack as well as the Prospect salad with salmon. The tuna was great with that hint of sesame oil was delicious. My salmon was cooked perfectly with a very nice crust to it. The lemon olive oil dressing was perfect and not to overpowering. I wanna come back for more and try their flatbreads next time! read more

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I absolutely love their ambiance outside and the menu items are great for sharing with a friend. If you go alone, also a great place to enjoy people watching or reading a book. I've only tried eating inside once, but had to get out as it was way too hot and no ac. It was a bit ago, so that may be better now. I normally eat outside when the weather is happy enough for that. I don't think I've had anything on the menu that I haven't cared for! All been good and I've had quite a bit! read more

First time visit to this fairly new establishment. They have been open for about a year now and the reviews have been great. My wife, daughter (15) and I travel up to Jacksonville from Palm Coast often. We have yearly tickets to the Broadway Series @ The Times Union Theatre and love to come up on show nights for an evening out. We always start with a little walking around and then around 6 make our way to one of the local restaurants for appetizers, dinner and cocktails. We have several favorites, but love to explore and find new gems. We already had reservations at another establishment that we call a favorite and then my wife saw the reviews for Prospect Five Points and changed our reservations. I have to say that I am thankful that she did. It is an unassuming building, but very quaint and intimate inside. We were seated and our server "Paul" introduced himself to us. Just kidding his name was "Anthony" if he reads this he will understand the joke. Anthony started by describing the concept of some of the menu choices, as Tapas but a little larger potions, this allows for sharing. He said that they encourage sharing or "family style" dining. This concept as an option with ordering entree's is exactly what we appreciate. We love to get three, four or five different shareable items. This way we get to try many different items from the menu. We chose the The Sydney Flatbread, Chicken Lollipops, Beef Short Rib Sliders, Crispy Brussels with applewood smoked bacon and Truffle Fries. I am not a brussle sprouts fan, so they were going to be for my wife and daughter. I decided to try them in this preparation, and WOW!!!. Every item we had was flavorful, cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. My wife and I had a cocktail, prior to dinner that were well made, and then ordered a wine flight each for dinner. My wife enjoys whites, and I am a red wine fan. She ordered the "Fill in the Blanc" and I ordered the "Vin Volo" flights. Anthony explained each of the wines their notes and their body. We both enjoyed these selections. We ended with a slice of the "Caramel Sea Salt Cheesecake" and it was great! All we can say is that this is definitely a tie for our top favorite place. Who knows with several more visits, which will be soon they may win that tie. Take the time and see for yourself, you will not be disappointed. Ask for Anthony / AKA "Paul" Ron Gross read more

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I tried this restaurant for the first time and really enjoyed my experience! There is plenty of seating inside as well as outside and a daily happy hour from 3-6PM. I came in with a group of 3 girls on the early side of happy hour to celebrate a birthday. Our server, Anthony, was attentive and absolutely fantastic. He took the time to explain the menu and make recommendations which I always appreciate. We settled on the ahi tuna avocado stack, Brooklyn flat bread, truffle fries, and bruschetta board. Personally the bruschetta board and the ahi tuna avocado stack were my favorites. The tuna and avocado were fresh and drizzled with a sweet Asian style sauce and served with baked wonton chips was amazing. It didn't last long enough to take a photo! The bruschetta board comes with 3 different kinds and in my opinion is a great value for the amount of food you get. The chef's choice of the day was a soft cream cheese style with spinach and roasted red peppers but my favorite was the goat cheese and bourbon bacon! For my fellow pregnant mamas- they are able to make delicious mocktails! Anthony asked if I preferred sweet or sour (I answered both!) and surprised me with a pineapple ginger mix which I really enjoyed! To close out the meal they provided a complimentary flourless chocolate cake with candle for the birthday we were celebrating. Always an A+ touch and very much appreciated! read more

Prospect Five Points - Bruschetta board - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

We had an awesome first experience at Prospect Five Points. I found this restaurant on Yelp and we tried to go on a Friday night, but literally could not find parking after circling Five Points for 30 mins and gave up. We went again Saturday night and lucked out with a close parking spot. We gave the hostess outside our name and she asked if we had reservations. We did not and she seemed confused even though there were open seats. She told us we could sit at the bar to wait for a table. Perfect. We went inside with her and there were no open seats at the bar, so she took us right to an open table. There seemed to be confusion with staff as it took a while for a server to take our drink orders. The back of the restaurant was cozy and our waitress was super nice and knowledgeable about the menu. I asked her for a recommendation and she suggested the catch of the day which was rainbow trout served in a lemon caper sauce. I asked to switch out the rice for a vegetable and she happily switched it for broccoli. My boyfriend enjoyed the short rib flatbread for his meal. He had a cocktail and I had a glass of really delicious Italian wine. We considered dessert, but were too full. We will definitely be back and would love to try their happy hour! read more

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Another pleasant visit to Prospect. This time though it wasn't the food or service( both always excellent), that brought me in, it was their new Host, Jesse. He greeted me earlier in the day as I was walking past and said I should come in. He was so warm and welcoming that after I finished my day I went back. I had the You're my Boy beer, very good, alongside an apple and spinach salad and their awesome Beef Short Rib sliders. I sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful evening , food and service. Thank you Jesse and Prospect! read more

Prospect Five Points - You're my Boy, Blue fruit beer. Brew Bus, Tampa Fl. Awesome! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Went on a Sunday around 6. Not crowded initially, but soon filled up. The food was excellent. We had tapas - pistachio goat cheese balls, chicken lollipops, and mozzarella salad. Service was attentive. Will definitely be back!! One thing we missed was that they give a 4% discount for cash. But you have to tell them you are paying with cash so they can reduce the amount of your bill. Usually restaurants will ADD a percentage if you are using a credit card. This is different. read more