Small quaint & delicious place to dine. Their food comes out very hot depicting that it's made as you wait. The one dish that needs a tweak is their braised short rib. It was not falling off of the bone tender. I hope they read this and fix that one item. Otherwise all was delicious & the staff so very welcoming. Go, you won't be disappointed. Reservation are required. read more

We celebrated our anniversary here tonight and had a great experience. Very intimate dining and has a romantic feel to it. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. We ordered the cod croquettes, picanha top sirloin & the short ribs with parmesan risotto. The cod was super flavorful, sirloin out of this world (especially the sauce that came with it!) and the short rib was tasty and the risotto was super creamy and made a perfect pair with the short rib. It is a little on the spendier side but you get what you pay for! We definitely will be back here again.. maybe next time we'll have room to try one of their desserts! read more

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Food was incredible. The staff were friendly and made us feel welcome. We will definitely be returning!

Wow! What an amazing restaurant. The food, ambiance and service were top notch! We feasted various authentic dishes and each one was outstanding. Plus the friendly service and beautiful decor make this restaurant a gem! We will definitely be back. read more

So often when you think of a Brazilian restaurant, you think of folks coming around with delectable proteins and a place you can go for everything else. This was not that! This is Brazilian food that you might go to a neighborhood restaurant for. I was very much impressed with this Brazilian couple's take on their culture's more standard, authentic and upscale dining experience. I'll definitely be coming back here for more date nights in the future! read more

The best food I've ever had, the nicest waitress, and it was super clean. I would definitely recommend this.

Yum! Yum! Yum! Rustic 21 was amazing! The staff was very attentive and the food was delicious. We will definitely return. read more

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We went here for my birthday and I absolutely love this spot. The decor and atmosphere are great. The service was excellent. The chef came out and spoke to us and even brought me a dessert with a candle when he found out it was my birthday. 2 of us got the braised short rib with risotto and 2 of us got steak. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because one of the steaks was really tough. The flavor was amazing in all of dishes and I'll definitely be back. read more

Decided to try this restaurant out for date night after reading the reviews and it did not disappoint! The ambience, service and food was top notch! Every single thing we had was delicious. Sangria, burrata, sirloin steak, lasagna and the carrot cake are must try's! If the lasagna did not come in such a large serving, we would have scraped every plate clean. What a pleasant surprise of a restaurant. The first but certainly will not be the last visit! read more

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In an unassuming shopping strip off of Southside Blvd sits Rustic 21. A Brazilian inspired restaurant, the interior is quaint and intimate. Hubs and I got there right when it opened so we were the only people for at least an hour so service was very personable. We started with caipiroskas, Brazilian cocktails made with fresh fruit and vodka. It was quite refreshing. We opted for an appetizer of pork belly with the guava sauce. The pork belly was crispy but not too crispy. It still had a good bite to it. The guava sauce was sweet and smoky--a good pairing. We originally weren't that hungry and were just going to have an appetizer but after seeing what the short rib looked like we had to try it. The short rib was tender and moist served with a Madeira sauce over a Parmesan risotto. All of it was so perfectly seasoned and cooked! I could not have asked for a different preparation. Kudos to this little place. We will definitely be coming back to try everything else and we will come back hungry. read more

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Wife and I went here for our 27 th wedding anniversary dinner. Tried pork belly with a dipping sauce which was excellent. Ordered a side of fried bananas with my main entree which was their braised short ribs on a cheese style ricotta. It was great. My honey had the seared steak with yuca and a rice with several things in it. Overall meal was fantastic. It's a a shame they sat some loud mouth guy next to us and a girl. He made sure everyone had to hear what he said. Talked over us so other than that it was nice. Owner came out and introduced himself and his wife brought us a special small cake to celebrate the event. Highly recommend this place for anyone who hasn't tried it. Would of like to seen some margaritas on the bar selection menu. read more

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I highly recommend this gem, excellent food, service and ambiance. Will definitely return. 10/10

Delicious! The pork belly appetizer with the guava dipping sauce was so good! Everything was delicious but that sauce was amazing!! Staff was great and the chef even made the rounds to all the patrons to see how they enjoyed their meals. read more

5 stars, no question! It's the best Brazilian restaurant in Florida. My husband and I had a wonderful dinner tonight. I'm really impressed by this place located at Southside Blvd! It's a perfect combination of charming and cozy place and delicious food and drinks. We'll definitely come back next weekend! :) read more

Rustic 21 Bistro - Entrée: "Costela Bovina com risotto de parmesão" (braised short ribs with Madeira sauce served w/ parmesan risotto) - Brazilian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Saw this place on Yelp and we thought we'd give it a try. A lot of food for a decent price. It was filling and delicious. Highly recommend and will be back. read more

This place was such a lucky find! The food was delicious, especially the braised short rib with risotto! The meat was falling off the bone, incredible. read more

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I don't leave a ton of reviews and honestly I normally would not have if not for the fact that my wife and I were literally their only customers tonite (Tuesday after Labor Day). I understand probably not too many people dining out on this day of the year but this restaurant was very good. Not like ridiculously good but really good....too good to have no customers whatsoever!!! We had the pork belly and shepherds pie appetizers...more than I would have normally ordered but again being the only customers and a first time customer I wanted to support them. Both were outstanding. I had the shrimp stew and my wife had the chefs suggestion....it was rice and beef dish...both were good. I didn't really understand the ground Yuca flour....but I'm not Brazilian...so maybe it was awesome, idk. I mixed it in my food a little bit and it was fine but didn't make things way better or anything. I'd like to try again in the future. The food was definitely good and different....hopefully it was just a bad night for them due to yesterdays holiday because they deserve more business than they got tonite. read more

This was a great dinner experience. Rey welcomed us into the restaurant even though we were early and they still were not officially open. The food was amazing!! Rodrigo (The Chef) came out to say hello and ask about the food. The BoBo de camarao was so good! The Cocada was amazing! The Feijoada was just like the one I've tried in Brazil when I went to visit. This is true Brazilian food. Would recommend any time to any of my Brazilian friends! read more

We were in town for a few days and gave this place a try. We went early and were the only ones there. The service was very good. Attentive but not bothersome. I also really like the vibe. It has a nice, upscale feel. We went there because it was more my wife's speed. However, I liked what I had. The crispy pork belly was really good. If you're in the mood for a quieter, nice place...this spot is for you. read more

This is a lovely hidden gem, honestly one of the best restaurants I've been to in Jacksonville. REAL COOKING with a "homemade" character. The croquettes, lasagna, and beef with risotto were absolutely amazing. The RISOTTO...I still have dreams about its gentle flavor! Location is unassuming, but inside it's chic and modern. I cannot recommend this place enough!!! read more

The best restaurant in Jax , excellent service like a 5 star restaurant in Sao Paola ,NYC or Miami. They claim they are Brazilian which they but Jin reality they are a gourmet restaurant. The Cod fish croquette were to die for,the Risotto look,tasted like it was made in Milan,the Bobo de Cameron ( shrimp stew with farofa reminded me like a Bahia dish next to the ocean.) The volcano dessert was the surprise of the night instead of chocolate inside had dulce de Letche and the ice cream was home made. I have lived on all those cities mentioned in this critique that are famous for their food. Rustic belong with them. My new favorite restaurant in Jacksonville read more

Lucky to find the nice out of the way Brazilian restaurant with great food, service and reasonable prices. Particularly compared to the big Brazilian steak place not too far away. read more

Excellent service, Gr8 ambiance & good food. Steak & short rib( not a lot of meat more fat)with risotto, were bland flavors. 2 drinks were Excellent! We had watermelon & lemon juice $5ea were TRULY FRESH fruit Juice not from can or concentrate ones read more

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Food and service is good but, they add an automatic 18% to large parties. For this reason I will not be back.

Had the pleasure of having dinner at this amazing restaurant last night! This wonderful surprise out did our expectations!!! The chef and his wife are the most genuine humble people who are super passionate about their food!! The waiters Ray and Wil were an absolute delight and their service impeccable. From the decor to the service to the food.... This restaurant is a 5 out of 5 in my book!!! Started with the Burrata appetizer and the Brazilian Cheese Bread. WONDERFUL!!! I had the Braised Short Rib and my partner had the Brazilian Shrimp Stew for our entrees. BOTH were the best dishes we have had in a long time!!! I will say that we will DEFINITELY be back!!! I HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone who loves great food from very passionate people with great service!! Due to the quaint size of this restaurant I do recommend reservations!!! You won't be disappointed!!! read more

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Really excellent meal in a small stylish restaurant. I had the pork schnitzel and my wife the chicken stroganoff. Both were really tasty and the portions were excellent. Would highly recommend. read more

Lucky to find this place. Food and drinks were made from scratch, everything fresh and so delicious. Try to make reservations prior to going, not a lot of sitting. read more

Wow! We stumbled upon this amazing restaurant by chance & are so happy we did so! Samira greeted us with a warm and welcoming smile and was very accommodating with our baby. The food was phenomenal, compliments to the chef. Highly recommend this restaurant, 5 star service, 5 star food, 5 star atmosphere! Thank you! read more

The food is amazing and you can tell they care and deliver a great experience every time!!

Excellent food in a very nice Bistro. The staff is very friendly and the owners take very good care of the customers. So far me and my family tried and highly recommend the following entrees: Risotto of the week (leek and beet with goat cheese), Pork Schnitzel and Salt Cod Stew. For dessert, the coconut candy is a very good choice. It is not super sweet and very yummy. I went to the restaurant twice and will for sure go other times. You can taste that the food is fresh and the flavor combinations on each dish is fantastic. Thank you for bringing such good food, comparable to Sao Paulo (Brazil) standards to Jacksonville. read more

Thank you yelpers! You didn't steer me wrong :-) This was delicious food and excellent service in a surprising location. Hot tip- get the Petit Gateau with dulce de leche to finish the meal! read more

Last night, we had the pleasure of dining at Rustic 21 Bistro (3980 Southside Blvd). We made reservations, as suggested. It was, by far, the best little find for us. The food was EXCELLENT, the service was great, and the Chef was spot on with flavors! For the appetizer, we chose the Bolinho de Bacalhau, served with their homemade tartar sauce. They were perfectly toasty and tender inside. The chef had prepared a ham and potato soup, which had a smoky flavor from the ham that I enjoyed very much. Lots of flavor in every bite. For my entrée, I chose the Costela Bovina com Risotto. The short ribs were very tender with a beautiful Madeira finishing sauce. The risotto head a perfect bite to it, and were cheesy and creamy. YUM! My spouse ordered the Bobo de Camarao. The shrimp in the sauce were excellent, the yucca root was toasted and had a nice crunch when sprinkled on the shrimp. She really enjoyed the fried banana also. Our friend ordered the Picanha Top Sirlon. Ordered medium rare, and was perfectly cooked. We finished our meal with a beautiful pinwheel dessert made of guava with a side of homemade vanilla bean ice cream. This was a very excellent dining experience. The chef greeted us and made us feel like we were the only people in the restaurant. I would highly recommend this restaurant for those people who want to try something new without breaking the bank or setting your mouth on fire with spice. Everything is perfectly seasoned and is a blend of Brazilian and Italian flavors. Brazilian and Italian? Yes he did, and yes, it's delicious. Tell Ronaldo the owner/chef, that Michelle sent you. He knows me, now. EXCITED TO SHARE THIS GEM! read more

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Food was delicious! We ordered risotto, pork, and carrot cake. Service was excellent. Chef came out to see us, and offered suggestions- which I appreciated. Place is clean, cool and comfortable. read more

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Beautiful and inviting space. Warm and friendly service. Great drinks. Amazing food. It's traditional Brazilian cuisine, not a steakhouse. It was all delicious. We will definitely be back. read more

Rustic 21 Bistro - Brazilian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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The food was delicious, great place to get a rare steak. The sides leave little bit to be desired, but the main courses are absolutely WORTH IT. And the appetizers are very well thought out. read more

My new favorite restaurant in Jax. Food is sooo delicious and service was amazing. Really nice waitress and the owner/chef was there too making sure everything was good. Good portions and very good prices. Will definitely be back soon! read more

This is a gem in every sense. The atmosphere, wait staff, delicious food, generous wine pours and the owner chef is very warm and cares about your experience. Such a lovely and relaxing meal I didn't get photos. I had the brie and zucchini special risotto, husband had the cod baccalau, shared cheese bread puffs and unique tapioca squares with a chili oil appetizer. Desert was carrot cake puffs with chocolate sauce. read more

The food and service were great. We love the pork belly appetizer. I had the braised beef short ribs and it was tender and tasty.

Service, servings and quality was phenomenal. For what you get the price is reasonable. Had the special - Parmesan crusted filet. We don't live very close to but will make our way back! read more

muy buen servicio y la comida muy buena y buenas porciones, el chef antes de pedir y después te hace recomendaciones sobre los especiales del día u cualquier duda sobre el menú read more