WARNING: Prices advertised are different than what they charge you!!!…read more Hosts graciously accommodated a party of 11 without a reservation, however we were sat at a table for 10. The Pesca Punch cocktail comes in a cute puffer fish cup but is premade so no substitutes can be made such as a juice removed for an allergy. Not sure if all cocktails are premade. The Yucca Croquettes were good but 5 of them were $10 which is not worth it. The sides offered are tater tot's served with peri peri sauce and French fries. I asked if I could get the peri peri sauce with the fries they said yes but did not mention it was cost over a dollar. At the end of the day the views are nice, food is good but charging average of 30¢ more for each item than advertised with additional tax does not sit well with me.

Great rooftop bar at the Hyatt Place! Went on a windy and cool day, but still a great time and…read moreexperience! Food and full bar, kinda has a Latin atmosphere which was very enjoyable!

Go bartender Matty! Queso and Margs are !…read more If you are a local or visiting you've got to check this place out!

So, First time here. See at the Bar was Great. I ordered a…read more"top shelf Margarita " Only to find, they do not make their sour in house!! They use Jose Cuervo mix!!! With Patron Tequila!!! Very disappointing! WHAT???? They should be ashamed!!! Come on Pepper's!!! Get a recipe for your own Sour mix!!!

I used the Resy reservation system to make my reservation for 5 people at 6:00 pm. We arrived a…read morelittle early and our table was almost ready. We were seated just before 6:00 pm and Kyle was our server. He did a great job and informed us that happy hour would be ending in minutes and we could still get our discounted drink and appetizer order in before the prices changed. I ordered the calamari as well as bruschetta with mozzarella cheese as the appetizers. The calamari was delicious and came with a marinara as well as an aioli sauce for dipping. They were nicely breaded with nice chunks of calamari inside. The bruschetta was perfect. A nice balsamic drizzle over the mozzarella cheese on top of the sliced tomato. My wife ordered the Chicken Piccata and it was pretty large to the point where we ended up taking some of it home. I ordered the Seafood Risotto which had large chunks of lobster meat, mussels, sea scallops and large shrimp over white wine soaked risotto. It also comes with an option to have it Fra Diavolo as well if you like it spicy. Even though we were celebrating my step daughter's birthday, we left no room for dessert. We took 3 doggie bags back. Service was great, portions are large and the food tastes great.

There are certain moments during a meal when you taste something and immediately have to stop and…read moreask, "What did the chef do differently here?" That happened to us at Al Dente's in St. Johns when we tasted the sauce accompanying their short ribs. We have eaten at Al Dente's many times, so we weren't discovering the restaurant for the first time. It has already earned a place among our favorite local restaurants. But on this visit, we came in for a full Culinary Duo review, and the kitchen prepared a tasting that went well beyond what we expected. And somehow, a restaurant we already knew managed to surprise us all over again. We started with the calamari, which is noticeably different from the traditional calamari plate. Al Dente's uses the prime rings without the tentacles, then sautés them with sliced peppers. The result is tender, flavorful calamari with a cleaner and more consistent bite from beginning to end. We were told that when the calamari is featured during happy hour, it can sell out. After tasting it, we understand why. The quality of the calamari and the simplicity of the preparation allow the seafood to remain the focus of the dish. It impressed us enough to earn one of our Culinary Duo Best of the Best Dish Awards. The gnocchi is another longtime favorite and Best of the Best winner. Al Dente's sautés it and finishes it with a white wine bath, creating the texture that has kept us coming back for it over the years. It is a great example of how a little extra technique can make a familiar Italian dish memorable. Then came the dish that may have surprised us the most, the short ribs. We will admit that short ribs are not normally something we get particularly excited about. Too often, the meat is served with too little sauce, leaving you wishing there was something more to bring the entire plate together. Al Dente's completely changed that for us. The beef was exceptionally tender and practically fell apart. But it was the sauce that immediately caught our attention. It had a wonderful subtle sweetness that was different enough that we had to ask what the kitchen was doing. The answer was port. Using port gives the mushroom sauce a slightly sweeter, richer character that works beautifully with the beef. Add decadent mashed potatoes loaded with butter, garlic, and herbs, and you have the kind of comfort food that makes you want to slow down and enjoy every bite. Sautéed zucchini and yellow squash added freshness and helped balance the richness of the plate. The short ribs became our third Best of the Best selection from Al Dente's. Next came the salmon with lobster ravioli, and this was another example of the kitchen going beyond what was necessary. The salmon was a substantial, thick cut, beautifully cooked, moist, and wonderfully tender. It was paired with lobster ravioli and a wine sauce, which would have made a very good dish by itself. But they didn't stop there. They added actual chunks of lobster claw meat over the salmon and ravioli. We love that. If you are going to serve lobster ravioli, there is something special about seeing and tasting real pieces of lobster on the plate as well. It reinforces the featured ingredient and turns what could have been a familiar seafood pasta combination into something much more memorable. The beef tenderloin medallions followed, accompanied by seasonal vegetables and a white truffle mushroom risotto that deserves almost as much attention as the beef. The risotto combined mushrooms, cream, Parmesan, truffles, and white truffle oil, creating a rich, earthy flavor that complemented the tenderloin beautifully. Risotto can easily become an obligatory side dish, but this one was clearly treated as an important part of the plate. Creamy, savory, and full of truffle character, it was an excellent partner for the medallions. One thing we particularly enjoy about Al Dente's is that the tenderloin is offered as a nightly special and the preparation can change. Guests may encounter different interpretations, including Gorgonzola, Marsala, or au poivre. For regular diners like us, that flexibility makes returning a little more interesting because there can always be something different coming out of the kitchen. By this point, we thought the meal was finished. Then the chef surprised us with a Dubai chocolate pistachio tart. It arrived beautifully plated with chocolate drizzle and whipped cream. This is definitely a dessert for anyone who loves rich flavors. A few bites were enough for us because it was incredibly decadent, but the combination of pistachio and dark chocolate was fantastic. It was a fitting ending to an impressive tasting. What stayed with us most about this visit was not simply one great plate. It was the consistency across the entire meal. The calamari showed how ingredient selection can change a familiar appetizer. The gnocchi demonstrated technique. The short ribs showed how one thoughtful change to a sauce can comp

I should start off by saying I am a self-proclaimed Mexican food snob. After living in both Texas…read moreand New Mexico (both of which have slightly different Mexican food), you get a "flavor" you desire when you eat Mexican food "anywhere". Some would argue that it all tastes the same, but to me, it doesn't. Honestly, I think all Mexican food tastes better in any Southwest state/area. But here on the East Coast, you have places that are pretty spot on and close. We have tried our fair share of restaurants, and not all "rice and beans" (for lack of a better term) are equal. Anejo Cocina fits the bill of being pretty darn good, a step above, and the flavors are "there". Always start off with embracing the chips and salsa. They offer them to you; take them...enjoy them!. The chips and salsa always set the stage as to what type of meal awaits. I am happy to report the Chips & Salsa are absolutely delicious here. Moreover, if you're feeling froggy, they have a tad spicier habanero salsa to offer upon request. We have eaten our way around the menu, but I must say, my favorite is always the Chili Relleno. It is always cooked to perfection, and they use the correct cheese. Any meat item you order will be enjoyable; the seasoning is perfect! They have a full bar and happy hour. I'd like to mention they offer pitchers of beer here, which seems to be hard to find these past few years. There is a large parking lot shared by other strip mall businesses; however, there is more than ample parking. It is easy to find and to get in and out of. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The service is always top-notch, and the prices and portions are fair. Anejo Cocina always offers a very inviting atmosphere, and the Mexican Décor is pretty cool.

We recently spent the majority of the day at the River City Wrestling Con at the World Golf Center…read more It's was a blast and we ran out to Anejo Cocina Parkway for lunch since it's at 650 East Twincourt Trail just outside the village on the other side of the exit from Buc-ee's. We had a couple of huge Sangrias then started with the Queso Fundido. There was a TON of chorizo in it as you can see from the photo! After that I had the Birria Burrito, which was also enormous. I liked it a lot but didn't even come close to finishing it on account of the huge-ness. Lauren had the Chicken Chimichanga with shredded chicken. She liked it a lot and also had a hard time getting through just over half of it due to there being just so much of it. We've been to a few other locations but this one is our favorite for some reason. This review originally appeared in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group.

This review is only for the speakeasy, I didn't have dinner there…read more I made the reservation the same day for 8:30pm. We just wanted to have a drink and see how the restaurant looks like. The location surprise me a little bit, because is on a strip mall. Inside is pretty, the speakeasy is in the back. They have a some seating area and the bar. We ordered two drinks that were absolutely delicious. My husband had a dessert and he said was great. The bartender Johan (not sure If I'm writing correctly) was great and very friendly. We have to come back to have dinner there.

Overhyped by social media…read more Despite the beautiful decor inside (but at a strip mall), the food fell short. I don't mind paying for good food, but the food was mediocre yet expensive. The main dining area does not serve any sushi. It's a mix of Italian and new American with Japanese inspired cocktails. The Omakase is where you get sushi. I had the duck sausage campanelle which was too salty. My friend had the Wagyu short rib which she thought was great. For dessert, I recommend the MILLEFEUILLE which seems like a deconstructed apple pie with cinnamon. The presentation of the dark chocolate mousse was not appealing. It should be in a tiny cup. Instead, it is in a bowl which my friend pointed out looked like turd.

We went to Dua for my birthday weekend back in May and overall we really enjoyed ourselves. The…read morewhole place is beautiful and the atmosphere was definitely a vibe. The music was lit, which made the whole experience even better. We started with the charcuterie board and it was AMAZING. I also tried hookah for the first time and got the Lucid Dream flavor. I enjoyed it so much that I ended up buying my own hookah afterward and even got that same flavor lol. My husband had shots of Don Julio Reposado and I had the Love Potion drink, which was really good. The only downside was the wait for service. The people sitting next to us came in after we did and ended up getting helped before us, so that part was a little frustrating. Other than that, we had a really good experience. Between the drinks, hookah, music, food, and overall atmosphere, we had such a good time. It was definitely a great spot to celebrate my birthday and I would go back again.

First time here to celebrate my girlfriend'a birthday, we made a reservation and were the first st…read morethe restaurant. We order appetizers and drinks to share. Our server was not very friendly from the beginning, refused to switch table for us, which was fine. But then she disappeared and did not refill out waters, we were so thirsty. The calamari was good, but a bit over fried and dried. Truffle fries were the star of the night. Crispy and delicious! The charcuterie cheese board was so so.. over priced for dried stale cheese. We also found a spider web in our charcuterie's board grapes, she said it was just paper and took it back to the kitchen. It was gross! She overcharged my friend for her wine, for not using the right name on the happy hour menu. I left feeling hostile from the experience! Not sure if I would want to come back...

Service kind of slow! Cute little place. Just grabbed a ginger beer here and I loved it! Spicy too!…read moreMade in the USA! We were not hungry maybe next time in town we'll try a bite. Told my husband that I even love the color of the beer. Hubby got Blue Chiar spice rum with coke. They don't carry Captain Morgan spice rum. Kind of dark which I really don't care for dark places but it wasn't too bad. Service can be better!

The city was packed for Night of Lights kickoff. Not a place without a long line. We somehow ended…read moreup here, quite lucky to find a table. Our server Jude, was bustling all night. The place seemed understaffed for the overwhelming crowds. But Jude got it done as did the rest of the staff. Fresh catch of the day was mahi. Oh my goodness, I swear it's the best I've had. My husbands shrimp was huge and delicious. The beers went down nice and cold. We will def be back. Great service, great food, and great ambiance. Sorry, no pics! Too tired and hungry. lol

had such a lovely birthday experience here, the complimentary champagne was a thoughtful and…read moreunexpected touch, and I truly appreciated them making my birthday feel special. The atmosphere was great, and the staff were welcoming. unfortunately, I wasn't able to try the food because the kitchen had closed around my reservation time. I had such a great experience overall and really appreciated the birthday gesture. I'd definitely love to come back and actually try the food next time.

Everything was amazing! Highly recommend the Guac as well as Shrimp cocktail for apps…read moreI have tried all of their tacos between my two visits and suggest you do the same because they were delicious Jose did a great job taking care of us and we will be back! Place looks amazing, whoever decorated gets two thumbs up