My best friend and I decided to check out BARAN hookah lounge during their soft opening for our…read moremonthly Bestie date. The atmosphere was warm and inviting from the time we walked in until we were seated at our booth. The waiters, even the manager and the rest of the staff were all very friendly, very helpful and down to earth. They were knowledgeable about the items on the menu, but they were also energetic and a fun time to be around. The staff alone made me want to come back again. While I love a good vibe, the food has to match, and thankfully for my Bestie and I the food did just that. We started with a glass of Prosecco and then ordered the hummus with the puffy bread. Both were amazing. For our entrées We ordered the meat platter for one which came with a variety of meat, including lamb, chicken, and beef, a salad and rice on the side. We also ordered the Branzino, which was perfectly cooked that also came with salad and rice on the side. Each entrée also came with either puffy bread, one we subbed for their pita bread (amazing). The waitress said that the Branzino was her top menu item and I must admit the Branzino and the hummus will keep me coming back over and over again. Excited to see what this spot becomes after their grand opening. It's definitely off to a good start.

I had a great experience, Angel was really friendly and helpful and her service was amazing. I…read moredefinitely recommend this place

On our 5-day trip (from CA) we visited this place 3x! Not only it is walking distance to our…read moreAirbnb, we were already impressed on our first time as well; from the exceptional service of Noah, to the flavorful foods and cool ambiance!!! Chicken kabobs 4 and shrimp kabobs 5 were delicious; on our 3rd & last night we had shrimp and lamb combo with sides 5 (as recommended by manager Sharbel, who was very accommodating and super friendly). The cheese rolls were amazing; tabbouleh was so refreshing; hummus was perfectly creamy topped with crunchy chick peas!!! If we ever come back to Jacksonville, Florida, we'll definitely visit this place again! Love the place, love the food, love the service!!!

Frequent Flyer at This Terrific Spot! The appetizers, entrées, adult beverages, and desserts are…read moreall delectable! We love coming on the bellydancing nights! They are spectacular! Charbel, thank you for making our night perfect: you are so attentive, friendly, and wonderful! Btw, the cafe is located in a very nice spot for elegant shopping & specialty-cocktail barhopping.

This placed saved our trip to Jacksonville lol! It was delicious! Loved the decor and variety of…read moreseating arrangements. Staff was attentive (my waitress smelled like cigarettes ) and very friendly. The bathrooms were just as unique,clean and beautiful as the dining area. The food was amazingggg! The pancakes were good size! I imagined it silver dollar size but not the case. Fluffy, tender and flavorful! French toast was crisp and tastey. I enjoyed the chicken better than the super thin bacon. Grits cooked to perfection! The breakfast board was only $58 and fed 3 easily!! My daughter doesn't eat breakfast and ordered the wings. I had one and they were real wings. Not mini and not overgrown. Cooked fresh and flavorful! I could've eaten here everyday of our trip. There was a service charge due to it being a holiday(4th of July) even though it was only four of us.

Pride celebration at Tulua Bistro in Springfield!…read more A nice dinner and a show. Cocktails specials and a full bar.

The vibes are great. Great music & Delicious food!!! The…read morebartenders and waitresses were extremely kind and knowledgeable

I was looking for a midday hookah spot (on a Monday) and couldn't be happier about coming across…read morethis spot. This place just started opening during the day and was perfect to vibe out, chill, and get some work done with a hookah and drink! Definitely coming back to check out Thursday's Latin night and Sunday brunch.

We recently had dinner at Jax.Restaurant and from the moment we walked in, we knew it was going to…read morebe a great night. We're very impressed by both the cuisine and the service. The menu offered a wide variety of dishes. The house cocktails were the perfect complement to our evening. We enjoyed - Meat empanadas - Buffalo wings - Shawarma - Shrimp Kebab Drinks: - Blue After Dark - Passion fruit margarita I regret not getting dessert because they look amazing. Think tiramisu and tres leches. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with elegant yet relaxed décor. I love that they have large screen for game nights, a pool table and outdoor patio. The service was exceptional; friendly and attentive. They also serve food until 1am! This perfect for late night outings. Definitely a place we'll return to again and again. **100% recommended!**

We stumbled across this place by mere Accident. We originally selected another restaurant that had…read morelive music. But after many failed attempts, we ended up here because it was the one of the only places where the kitchen was still open at 9:30 at night to our surprise, this place is an actual nightclub! I will say that the place was extremely clean and open, perfect for groups and gatherings. At the time we arrived, the place was fairly empty. Because they are a club/lounge, they are known for their all you can drink option. Unfortunately, I do not consume liquor, only wine, so this created limited options in regards to drinks. The manager was so accommodating that he acquired a bottle of wine for our table so that I could enjoy an alcoholic beverage. Our food was very tasteful, and very fresh tasting. We were extremely shocked, given that this was indeed a nightclub. If you're ever in the area and you want to enjoy some Latin vibes, but you also want to secure some good food to have while you drink, definitely count this place in!

I loved the place people were so nice and bring my New York city friends here the aromas are so…read moreexcited to smell I wish I could have a party there for all my friends and neighbors.

My Experience at Aromas Cigar, Wine & Martini Bar -- StogieFest 2026…read moreI attended StogieFest 2026 at Aromas Cigar, Wine & Martini Bar in Jacksonville for the very first time, looking forward to enjoying a relaxing evening with great cigars, drinks, and conversation. Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a pleasant event turned into a truly frightening experience. While sitting at a table with three ladies, an unidentified man -- who I later learned is believed to be one of the owners or managers -- suddenly and aggressively flipped the open chair next to me, shoving the table hard enough to almost tip it over. Our drinks and handbags nearly went flying. Everyone at our table was visibly startled and shaken. Instinctively, I stood and asked, "Hey, why did you do that? Who is this guy?" Instead of responding, he became even more aggressive and began moving toward me as if he intended to attack. It took three security personnel to physically restrain him, and even they struggled to hold him back. Once he was finally removed from the area, two managers and a waitress approached our table, genuinely apologetic. They offered to pay for our drinks, urged us to stay, and assured me the situation would be handled. Several nearby patrons also expressed their concern and asked if we were okay -- everyone appeared disturbed by what they had just witnessed. I stepped outside to calm down before returning to my table, hoping to salvage what was left of the night. But before long, the same man returned, once again appearing angry and hostile, seemingly looking for me. Security had to step in a second time to remove him. Moments later, security personnel told me I needed to leave -- despite the fact that one of the managers (Torrence) had specifically asked me to stay and reassured me I had nothing to worry about. That manager was suddenly nowhere to be found, and security insisted I go. Another man named Max came over, spoke politely, and apologized, asking me to take his hand and leave for my safety. At that point, I was terrified and deeply shaken. To be absolutely clear: * I have never met or spoken to the aggressive man (whose name, I was told, is Abe) prior to this incident. * I overheard patrons mentioning that he had been drinking all day. * I am not a regular at Aromas -- this was my first visit, simply to attend StogieFest and enjoy the experience. Unfortunately, it turned into a traumatic encounter that left me feeling unsafe, humiliated, and confused. No guest should ever have to experience something like this -- especially at a professional, public event.

Probably the BEST BIRTHDAY so far that I could wish or ask for. Thank you god for everything that…read moreyou have given me in life. Having said that what an awesome way to end my birthday with this amazing dinner that I had at this place. One of the best Italian restaurants in Jacksonville I must say. As soon as me and my wife walked in to the restaurant we were greeted and sat right away. The ambiance of this restaurant is truly amazing and very Italian vibe. We were greeted by our server MORGAN who was fantastic from beginning to the end. She suggested some incredible stuff that as a vegetarian I tried and was just amazing. For drinks we had mojito and pinacolada which was nice and refreshing. For appetiser we were recommended with Pomodoro Caprese which was amazing especially their Pesto sauce. For my entree she suggested me Luingini Josephine which was unique and nice pasta. Morgan surprised me with a dessert which was very kind of her. Overall this family owned small business is an amazing must try Italian restaurant. I can't wait to back and try more stuff. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Back to back reviews everyone we are here again with the same group. Got my good buddy Bezos,…read moreogre, bs wife, and tragic.. Initially, we were going to Coopers Hawk, but forgot we had to make a reservation a year prior. We were told a 2 hour wait! That is wild given how big the place is. But again it is a Saturday night, and people were smarter than us and made reservations, and thus we left. After giving the news to ogre she full on had a rage attack in the parking lot screaming for those classic Coopers Hawk egg rolls. While we were consoling her I heard a soothing sound coming from behind the restaurant and we landed in front of Enzo's. We were greeted by the kindest owner ever who thankfully along with the help of her staff got us in with no wait, given how packed it was.. We were greeted by a very nice waiter who seemed all over the place though. I think he was definitely new, and was forgetful at times.. Anyways! We got three apps which were all fried stuff. Fried ravioli, Fried mozzarella sticks, Fried calamari. Honestly looking back kind of gross.. but they were solid tasting! Nothing out of the park at all on the apps just your standard.. a little tasteless on the calamari, but then again I had like 3-4 pieces because the ogre consumed them.. but then I got clarification from my good buddy bezos that it was kind of tasteless. The most tastiest was the fried mozzarella! Which shouldn't happen. Onto the entrees! Actually wait side reference note I initially ordered mussels with linguini. It was the worst dish of seafood and pasta I have ever had. I literally NEVER send stuff back, like literally never.. it feels inconsiderate and I feel like a bother even if it is just a little edible I would eat it with no complaints but I literally could not. It was so fishy I am now writing this nauseous. Some of the mussels were also closed, cold or broken.. it was just very very poor and I'm mad I had three mussels. The first one was crazy fishy, but I gave it another shot and then another, because I believe in second and third chances. But no, I was grossed out. Not to mention consuming all the fried prior. I also ordered a soup that was forgotten, and didn't get my cocktail sauce, but not really an issue if the dish was made to torture people with. Eventually I did get my soup and it wasn't bad! But now onto the entrees! Bezos: Chicken francese Tragic: veal parm Ogre: Chicken parm Doctor B Wife: Chicken Caprese Me: after the swap I got Veal Parm (thanks tragic) Oh and we had some garlic bread, but it needed some sauce or added flavor with it idk.. Reviews! Ogre: The chicken was good Wife: Mid Bezos: *yawn* ummmm Tragic: Italian stallion Me: the veal was solid, but that dish was so bad before that I lost all my appetite and I am just bleh.. and our waiter seemed a little lost.. again nice guy but come on. All in all we are grateful we were taken in by Enzo's and that owner seemed like she was a hardworking person that definitely can inspire her staff. I loved the piano playing, and the environment was really pleasant. Although me personally I disagree with the food, that dish was the worst ever, and our waiter again although nice was extremely forgetful. I feel sick to my stomach and I probably am going to vomit. But thank you again you gave us a good night and a place to eat..

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.