Rustic 21 Bistro serves up seriously good food in a laid-back, neighborhood-friendly atmosphere. The wood-fired pizzas and pasta dishes are flavorful and satisfying, and the craft cocktails hit the mark. Service vibes were warm and genuine. The space fills up fast--definitely worth a reservation. Can't wait to go back! read more

Welcoming (greeted us at the door), hospitable, and wonderful food -- we'll be back to try more dishes. Fried bananas are a must. The burrata appetizer will help you feel better about eating your greens, too, and they're delicious. Enjoy! read more

The place was outstanding food was great, atmosphere was great and service was top notch. I had the schnitzel pork belly the tapioca bread and the pecan ice cream read more

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We were hungry and the Town Center was a pre-holiday blur of traffic so up to Southside Blvd we went. Yelp suggested this lovely gem so we gave it a go. Super cute, spotlessly clean and somewhat elegant even, a lovely surprise tucked into a strip mall. Fresh flowers on the tables is such a simple lovely touch. We both got the new soup to try - pumpkin blue cheese. It was so good and so filling we had to get our sandwiches to go. The balance of flavors and slight texture was superb. Can't wait to try our sandwiches!!! But more so we can't wait to come back and have the dinner menu with a larger appetite. This restaurant adds a wonderful foodie destination to our Jacksonville palette. read more

Rustic 21 Bistro - Pumpkin Bluecheese Soup - Brazilian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The service was excellent all the time and the chef/owner came to our table to make sure everything was good. The food and deserts were amazing. I will definitely come back read more

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Wow, what a great experience! Service was fabulous and the food was even better. It was my first Brazilian restaurant and I was impressed. The interior is beautiful. I'm just running out of good things to say, except you will not be disappointed. All 3 of us had different dishes and everything was delicious! (ps, my first two exclamation marks review) read more

Small Business Spotlight @rustic21bistro I made my way back over to Southside Blvd to check back in and try some of the new additions to their already eclectic delicious menu. As usual, I was greeted with a smile and welcoming arms by Owners Chef Demarco and Samira Demarco These are some of the nicest and most genuine people you'll ever want to meet and they truly deserve all of the success and support that is sure to come to them. The Food is high on my list of must-try items in Jacksonville! Thursday I was privileged to be served a few of their Appetizers along with the Main Course I came in for which was the Brazilian Lasagna Bolognese and they did not disappoint!! But one of the items that stuck out as a surprise was the Dadinho De Tapioca which was both savory & sweet little squares of lightly crispy Tapioca blended with Parmesan & Queijo (Brazilian cheese) The Chicken Pasteles were also a pleasant light appetizer with a delicious filling that paired well with everything else. It is a Must that you Try the Lasagna Bolognese while they have it on the menu!! Open 6 days a week Tuesday through Sunday, you have no reason not to check this place out. Let them know #BigRichSentMe and you can thank me later read more

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I've been here 3 separate times. First time was for Valentine's dinner. We really enjoyed their special menu that day. Everything was awesome! We love everything about the service, ambiance and aesthetics. It's a quaint spot and everything was delicious the first 2 times I came. It's always a treat to have the head chef/owner come out and talk to everyone. My last time going, (last night). Food was off and the owner was not there. Mashed potatoes were cold! Had to return that back! I asked the waiter if the lasagna has a lot of beef and he said yes. Lies!! It was a kids size portion of meat. However, the taste is amazing! Be careful eating it- it's lava hot but I won't order it again; Not enough protein. I have also had over time their shrimp stew dish and their picana steak- delicious flavor but a little chewy. I think they are great, but had an off night. read more

The food is excellent, and the service is impeccable. This is a little hidden gem that I recommend everyone try. The food is delicious. The staff will explain to you what's in the dish, how it taste, what you can pair with it and anything else you might want to know. I love coming to this restaurant. They have a great variety And are just so engaging. read more

Everything was on point... we loved every thing we ordered (except the fried pork belly, which I liked but didn't love I started the meal with a black bean soup. I never knew I'd write about black bean soup ever in my life but here I am raving about it. Not really a big fan of BB but this soup made me change my mind. I ordered the fried pork belly appetizer as my main meal. I like my pork belly to be crispy on the outside but juicy and tender on the inside, just like my grandma's lechon kawali, a Filipino staple. That's why I said I only liked it and not loved it My husband's Picanha steak sirloin was so juicy , savory and yummy that I didn't decline his offer for me to eat half . It had the perfect marbling, I've never had sirloin this good in my life. I usually order a ribeye when I order steak but this has more marbling than the Ruth's chris' ribeye. One of my pet peeves when we order steaks in restaurants is the fact that some of them use phosphates to make the meat tender instead of buying the best cuts of meat and cooking to perfection. This restaurant obviously knows how to pick steaks; the price is worth it We ordered the trilogy dessert Panacottas made with berries syrup, yellow fruits and chocolate fudge. We originally planned on splitting it but it was so good that I told my husband to order his own dessert, which made our server chuckle. It was so creamy with bursts of different exhilarating flavors and not too sweet. This was probably my favorite item I tried We also Petit Gateau de Dulce de Leche w/ pecan ice cream. It was also really good but I liked the trilogy more Our server made a few mistakes but he was so nice and friendly that we genuinely didn't mind and we just shrugged it off The ambiance was perfect for a date night or a night out with friends or coworkers. There were some kids in there but I'd recommend not bringing young unruly kids in there. It's perfectly fine if your kids can behave We will definitely be back for another date night. I hope they never go out of business. The only thing I'd suggest is for them to have a weekly special to change it up a bit since the menu is somewhat limited compared to other restaurants read more

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The inviting curbside appeal drew me in, and I wasn't disappointed! Charming and cozy atmosphere, great service, and excellent food. Be prepared if you order the Schnitzel...it is huge! Recommend the cheese bread and pork belly appetizers. Delicious! read more

Rustic 21 Bistro - Schnitzel - Brazilian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

First time here; a great spot for a nice, casual dinner with a relaxed and warm atmosphere, about the most professional staff diners could want, and the food was superb. You can't get this anywhere else in North Florida; the menu was Brazilian fusion with many surprises. We have Brazilian friends who haven't discovered this place yet; this is the next spot we'll take them. read more

Everything was phenomenal! Smaller location so I suggest making a reservation beforehand but well worth it. The drinks and food were all amazing. read more

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Rustic 21 Bistro is a charming place! The decor and ambience are very upscale yet relaxed, and the food is delicious. Great for a date night. read more

The food here was AMAZING! The wine selection was great. From appetizers to mains no complaints. Food was 100% everything we could of asked for. Our server was great he was from Cuba and new his stuff. We never lacked or waited for anything. It is a smaller restaurant so I would recommended reservations. We were a party of 5 with reservations and sat on arrival. They bring water to table and allow you to refill yourself which we appreciate. Would return if in the area read more

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My lovely coworkers decided to celebrate my belated birthday at this restaurant, I was stoke to try the inspired Brazilian dishes here! We arrived for our reservation at 6 and were able to be seated right away. The interior is cozy, small but very beautiful. I love the bar area. Our server was attentive and brought us our sangria and appetizer quickly- we started out with the, their popular Creamy Burrata w/ Fresh Greens, Confit Tomatoes and Genovese Pesto, paired perfectly with olive oil toast. It was the highlight dish of the night for me! Entrees we had: Bobó de Camarão -Brazilian Shrimp Stew, mashed yuca, coconut milk, ginger, cilantro, white rice - it was very good, fresh juicy shrimp, just the way I like it. Picanha Top Sirloin: Picanha served with seasoned yuca flour, tomato relish, tad bit over cooked, sides were good but the steak was a bit dried. Costela Bovina: Braised short ribs with Madeira sauce served with Parmesan Risotto. Best risotto I've had in a long time, creamy and melt in your mouth. Short ribs were juicy and so flavorful. The chef came out to greet us and brought me a birthday cake, such a kind gesture. We also tried the Trilogia de Panacottas Desserts: Panacottas made with berries syrup, yellow fruits and chocolate fudge. All three were exploded with flavors and sweetness- I enjoyed every piece of it. Overall- amazing dining experience, a highly recommended this place. read more

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We have returned probably 3-4 times for different occasions. Having a 6 top with friends after the Holiday Pops series, 4 top on Valentine's Day, 2 top lunch with friends. The owners are precious- the wife who runs the front, makes everyone feel special. One of our new favorite go to - read more

The Bolinho de Bacalhau (cod croquettes; $11) appetizer was pleasant, but not something I'd order again. My short ribs with risotto was good, though the most expensive item on the menu at $35. It's hard to go wrong with meat you can cut with a fork and cheesy risotto. The Petit Gateau de Dulce de Leche was tasty. It's smaller than most desserts (though it came with a scoop of ice cream), so suitable for one if you've saved some room in your stomach ($11.50). Other dishes I tasted seemed good too: I liked the very tender Stroganoff, the picanha steak had good flavor, and the Torresmo (crispy pork belly) was very tasty (but the opposite of healthy: mostly skin and fat, well fried); the fried banana got mixed reactions, however: I'd like it as a dessert (it's on the sides list and only $4), but my wife preferred the fried sweet plantains she had at another restaurant recently. The setting was pretty nice, though the locks on the bathroom doors are unintuitive: I didn't know if I was locking the door or not, and my wife independently reported the same. Service was good: warm and friendly. I like this place, consider it a good value, and hope to return, though I'd try different dishes next time. read more

Great food and drinks! Exceptional service! Will definitely go back :) The Brazilian cheese bread, pork belly and the buratta bruschetta didn't disappoint. read more

We just went here for my birthday, wanted to try something different. It was SO good!! Literally nothing we ordered disappointed. We got the pork belly, chicken stroganoff, pork schnitzel, and sirloin. I'm going to go back & try the shrimp stew next! The staff is also great & super kind. They even overhead it was my birthday and brought me out a sweet cake with a candle, and it was delicious! read more

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The ambience was beautiful, both elegant and inviting. The server had amazing recommendations and was very attentive. The picanha and tres leches were so delicious that I'm planning to come back with more friends so they can experience it too! read more

We had THE BEST dinner and service at Rustic 21 last night. The restaurant is just lovely, every dish was delicious and presented beautifully. I always think a business tells you how they value you, by the condition of their bathroom. We all agree this is the prettiest bathroom in town. We had Burratta, pork belly, schnitzel, salmon risotto, chicken stroganoff and the shrimp dish. Every detail was attended to. I started to put my purse on the floor, and here they can with the purse hook for the table (see photo)You've got to check them out. read more

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This is a must try!! Date night, ladies night, after work dinner ... this place is a must try. The flavors are amazing. The dishes are authentic. Gustavo, the server, was friendly and helpful. You must try this place soon! read more

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This restaurant is definitely a hidden gem in Jacksonville. Food was amazing, good wine, excellent service and the restaurant inside is beautiful. Outstanding restaurant. read more

Rustic 21 Bistro - Cheese risotto with beef rib. - Brazilian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Holy smokes this place does not disappoint! It's a quaint little spot but do not let that fool you. Come on in and let the chef take your taste buds on a magical journey. I had the pork belly and pichana and I would highly recommend each. That's a guava sauce in that photo and let me just say - come on in and give it a try - you're welcome in advance read more

Rustic 21 Bistro - Pork Belly - Brazilian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

We just went to Rustic 21 and its was amazing. We had the chicken stroganoff, steak and the pork belly. It was all very good and filling. The only thing is it is a little pricey, but well worth it. Dont miss going to this restaurant. Family owned and their servers were very attentive and were helpful read more

Rustic 21 Bistro - Chicken stroganoff - Brazilian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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A must try! Rustic 21 Bistro is a great choice for those wanting a unique dining experience and quaint atmosphere. I enjoyed the Costela Bovina (Braised Short Rib on top of a parmesan risotto). The Brazilian flavors were deliciously bold and the short rib was super tender. The waiter provided excellent service. read more

One of the best dinners I've ever had. I'm not kidding. Amazing food, very friendly service. My husband and I got pastel as appetizer, and the rib with risotto + shrimp stew as main course. Give them a try and you won't regret it. I'm not from here but I hope to be back one day and go there again. read more

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Most authentic brazilian restaurant in Jacksonville. If you want real brazilian food don't go to fogo de chão or Texas de Brazil. This is what you're looking for. Service was good and the atmosphere was awesome. We will be coming back read more

Best Restaurant in Jacksonville FL. Services, food & cleaning is amazing!!! Love the Owner she is a completely sweet lady

Came here for dinner with my husband and MIL. We ordered the pork belly appetizer - crispy, moist, and tender. For dinner, I got the braised short ribs, hubby got the steak and MIL got the shrimp stew. All were amazing and the service was attentive and friendly. The dulce de leche dessert was a perfect finish! The restaurant was beautiful and inviting - great place for a date. We will definitely be back! read more

My lady and I decided to try this place out for date night. We were impressed. The service was good, and the food was amazing. This is a small place that sits maybe 30 at a time so go early or make a reservation. It filled up fast when we went. The Burrata was out of this world. The only downfall is that you will need more bread. They provide four, I would request 6-8. This is a Brazilian place that focuses on other cultural foods from Brazil and not just heavy on meat spectrum. It is worth the experience and I look forward to returning again. read more

Booked this restaurant for my clients, a group of 20 traveling to the area including hard to please high schoolers. They were so pleased with everything. Food was excellent and service top notch. This is owned by a married couple. They were excellent in helping making this experience set up for my clients. Will definitely be recommending this restaurant to others. Glad to support this business anytime. read more

I wanted to take my husband out for father's day, and we had friends that had recommended this restaurant to us, as well as having catered from them. I was able to make a reservation online for the first available time, which was 11:30 am. It was easy to find via GPS, and there was plenty of parking in the lot of the shopping center. We were able to walk in and be seated immediately. They have plenty of seating for a small area, and it is beautifully decorated. They were offering Father's Day specials, in addition to their normal menu. I chose the lasagna, which came recommended by our friends, and my husband and mother in law chose the picanha with yucca fries and rice. The food came out quickly and was hot. The lasagna was a large portion, enough for two people to share. The steaks came out in decent portions, and there were plenty of rice and yucca fries. My son seemed to enjoy the rice. Overall, we had a nice lunch to celebrate Father's Day. The service and atmosphere were great, and the food tasted good as well. read more

The food and service was so great. Highly recommend saving room for dessert and getting the Petit Gateau de dulce de Leche. read more

Rustic 21 Bistro - Brazilian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Woooowsers Yelpers I cannot keep this little gem a secret any longer! My family took me there a few months ago for a belated birthday celebration and I have returned quite a few times since. Fairly new this place is amazing for family get togethers or a special date night. Wonderful friendly staff and kudos to the chef and crew! If you havent tried them you are missing out! Here is what we had... Appetizers Burrata-Served over fresh greens, confit tomatoes, and basil pesto. Accompanied by olive oil toast. Escondidinho De Carne Seca -Brazilian style Shepherd's Pie. Made with a combination of dried and salted meat, mashed yuca, and creamy cheese sauce. Bolinho De Bacalhau-6 Salt Cod Croquettes served with lemon dipping sauce. Torresmo-Crispy Pork Belly. Six Pork rinds served with guava dipping sauce. Pastelzinho De Frango Com Catupiry-Chicken creamy cheese pastry Main course Picanha Top Sirloin- Picanha served with biro-biro rice (white rice, eggs and bacon), tomato salsa, and fried yuca Bacalhau Ao Forno-Salt Cod Stew. Layered and Baked in the oven. Made with salt cod, potatoes, hard boiled eggs, onions, olives, and lots of olive oil. Just like my mom used to make it!! Desserts Petit Gateau-Petit Gateau de Dulce de Leche w/ pecan ice cream. Mousse au Chocolat Bolo de Rolo-A handmade rolled cake making a very thin layers with guava paste filling embedded with Port wine, served with ice cream. read more

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Hubby and I really enjoyed our dinner here tonight! This place is definitely a hidden gem in a tiny plaza off southside. But once you walk in you're transported to a totally chic and sleek vibe. This place is authentic! The flavors were unlike anything else in Jacksonville. AND it is so reasonably priced. We're definitely becoming regulars because we want to try everything on the menu! read more

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It was ok. The language barrier with the waiter led no to order something I really did not expect. The food quality was ok.

Great Brazilian food. Service was amazing. Ray was great. Took care of all of our needs. The owner came to the table several times to make sure that our experience was great. Food was hot and delicious. I would definitely recommend for a casual evening or date night. Ambience was quaint and elegant. read more

My husband and I were WOWed by our first dining experience at Rustic 21 Bistro. We started with the justly acclaimed, divinely crisp pork belly. For entrées, Steve ordered Feijoada, Brazil's national dish of stewed beef, pork & beans; I ordered Bacalhau, salted cod with potatoes, onions, olives and more. We LOVED both. Then, at the urging of our lovely server Ray, we ordered dessert, which we NEVER do. The Petit Gâteau de Dulce de Leche with pecan ice cream was life-changing. This intimate restaurant (seats about 50) is tucked away in a small retail park on a service road off Southside Blvd. But inside, the warmth of the brick walls and elegance of the vintage mirrors is a sophisticated haven. read more