The sign of a well deserved review is when you return to a restaurant over a year later and the…read morefood quality and service resemble excellence. Our return to Fernandina Island and The Patio discovered the same great food and terrific service provided by Kimmi. Patio is by far one of island favorites. It's obvious locals agree as a short wait for a table indicated it is truly a destination for food. Server Kimmi served up delicious fare in whirlwind speed, then kept tabs on every need. Food was memorable so we opted for the same combination from our first visit. Thank you The Patio for a great experience. From our previous visit over a year ago, read on...

The Patio at 5th and Ash has a nice patio (shocker!). However, we were confused why an upscale…read morerestaurant like this one would have plastic cups. It was a bit odd. Anyways, our server was pretty friendly, and we can't complain about the ambience. Here's what we tried: -Crab Dip: 10/10 - SOOO YUMMY! Perfect crab dip, so rich, so flavorful. -Lobster Bisque: 2/10 - This wasn't bisque, it wasn't even chowder. It was so thick and had no real taste to it. -Goat Cheese Burger: 9/10 - creamy, goat cheese was the star, overall delicious. fries were good too! -Lobster Ravioli: 7/10 - disappointing, to be honest. Sauce was great but the ravioli itself kind of tasted like frozen lobster ravioli. -French dip Sandwich: 6/10 - super salty, very savory, but very little depth of flavor. Could've used something zingy. -Chocolate Cake: 9/10 - no one can argue with a chocolate cake. I mean come on! I loved that it came out cold and dense.

When you are in Florida you don't expect to find a perfect tripel from Canada but we did at PJD's…read more Grabbed a panini and relaxed while enjoying. Marka was great and helped us find spots to visit in the area. Great little spot to hang and check in with locals.

Great place for A beer. They even have NOLA's famous Le Fin de Monde on tap. They usually have…read moresome live music so you can sit and enjoy your drink drinks.

The District is a special place. It's not just a restaurant but a destination. From the apps and…read moredrink menu to the desserts , its an awesome experience. The wait staff is very attentive and the owner is very genuine and committed about what they do for their customers. We would recommend this restaurant to anyone who would love to experience a dining delight!

We ate on the patio for Mother's Day and had a wonderful experience. The fried chicken with the…read morebread pudding french toast was absolutely delicious. Our server was very attentive. We also enjoyed listening to the live music.

Catullo's is phenomenal Italian. Probably the best in Jacksonville, if not all north Florida…read more Catullo's would rival even some of the top Italian restaurants in south Florida. Not only am I quite picky, I'm also Italian, and Catullo's absolutely gets it right. No corners are cut here as everything is made with quality and care. I HIGHLY recommend the lemon mascarpone cake. It is absolutely insanely delicious and reminds me of being back on the Amalfi coast. The meatball appetizer is also something truly special. Last time I went I had the scallop lemon pasta and it was perfect. Everything I've had is so good at Catullo's that merely writing this review is making me hungry! The restaurant is always busy, so show up early, but they treat every party with a personal experience. It's a small spot in a strip mall, and the inside has a fun sort of New York Italian American theme.

I recently dined here with my wife, while visiting my son. We are from the north east and are used…read moreto great Italian food. Well, I have to say that this restaurant can compete with the best in NYC, New Haven, and Providence or Boston! First and foremost, the service was top notch. The attentiveness and efficiency of our waiter was the best, but to top it off, 2 of the owners each came to the table to check on things. This is something that stands out today. I love it. The atmosphere was comfortable yet refined and the place is very clean. The dim lighting is a point that my wife appreciates in a restaurant setting, but our seats were probably the least lit, (our backs to the front window) and our old eyes needed our phone lights to read the menu, haha. The Arancini was perfect and we loved the marinara. My veal dish was magnificent with it's perfectly cooked, large and very tender cutlet. My wife fully enjoyed the Pappardelle con Vongole nero and I thought it was phenomenal. We can't wait to visit the best Italian restaurant in JAX again, when we return in October.

I've been meaning to write this review because every single time we've come here, it's been a great…read moreexperience. We're definitely the "spontaneous" type and rarely make reservations, but you absolutely need them here! Thankfully, we've stopped in a handful of times and Heather, the hostess, has always managed to find us a spot at the bar or in the lounge area. Let me just say, she makes the whole experience. She's the nicest person, so bubbly and friendly, and it's the perfect way to start the evening. The bar staff is wonderful and consistently attentive. On our most recent visit, my husband had the fish and I ordered the short rib. They both were delicious. The crowd is lively, the atmosphere is fun, and we truly love coming here. Here's hoping we keep arriving at just the right time to snag a space at the bar, but next time we may finally learn our lesson and make a reservation

The food was good but the hostess was so rude and nasty to customers and other employees, it was so…read morebad that it was uncomfortable. For that reason alone we will never go back. The owners really need to do something about her!

Great place! Eager to return and partake of Espresso Martinis. Yummy…read more Lovely setting!

The Decantery in Fernandina Beach is an absolute must-visit! The charcuterie board was beautifully…read morepresented and packed with delicious meats, cheeses, olives, nuts, honey, mustard, and perfectly crisp crackers. Every bite paired so well together, and the quality of every ingredient really stood out. The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and the perfect place to relax with friends or enjoy a date night. Whether you're stopping in for wine, cocktails, or an incredible charcuterie spread, this place delivers on both flavor and experience. We'll definitely be back to try even more of their menu. Highly recommend!

This was my second visit to Palms Pantry and it was just as wonderful as my first time…read more We joined the staff and locals for the Death To Dementia walk on the last Sunday of the month, and were so welcomed. Great cause and great people. Afterwards, we sat inside for a glass of wine (pinot grigio was perfect after a warm and sunny walk over the intercostal bridge). Great space, amazing aesthetic, retail area with tons of variety and local love, and customers who welcome you with open arms. It's a bit of a drive for us but we would love to make more trips there, even if it's just supporting dementia and alzheimer's awareness.

I had no idea what to expect when I first came to this place. It almost feels like if your favorite…read moreneighbor with a separate garage turned it into a bar.... but cooler. It also has the neighborhood vibe. Mostly seems like a bunch of regulars who are also super welcoming to new friends. The service is always fantastic. They have a few mixed drink options and a pretty broad beer and wine selection, all very decently priced (even some non-alcoholic beer!). They don't have a food menu, but do have some good snacks available for purchase. We spent many of the recent Mondays here for name that tune, and they have so many more fun events that I will need to make time to attend. Don't skip this place! And PS... yes the parking lot is small but there is potential to park at the shopping center just across the road if needed!

This was highly recommended by family in the area. We got coffee and some treats for later (after a…read morebeach sunrise). The staff was nice. Bathroom is across the outdoor eating area in the back. Every time we are in Jax, we walk the beach at sunrise and then go to Southern Grounds for breakfast!

I used to love this café -- we had many meetings here before. The food was always delicious, and…read morethe atmosphere was very pleasant. But something has changed. I hadn't visited for more than six months, and we recently came back for a business meeting. We ordered a salmon toast and coffee, and when the food arrived, I was shocked. The ingredients looked like they were just thrown together, and the presentation was very unappealing. I asked them to remake the toast, but the second one was even worse. The bread was burnt, and there was only a very small piece of salmon, not to mention almost no filling. I will not be coming back and cannot recommend this place to anyone. Please improve -- your location is great, and I would have loved to keep coming here, but now I remember our meal with disappointment. The coffee also smelled bad, the tables were sticky, and overall the experience felt unpleasant.