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    The Lazy Manatee

    4.9 (26 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Classic smash with 2 patties, bacon, and crispy fried onion
    Zach T.

    First time visiting The Lazy Manatee but it won't be our last. My wife was in the mood for a burger and our regular spot was closed so we thought we would give this place a try. Boy am I happy we did. The service was great. The burgers were great. With Space Balls playing on one tv and Armageddon playing on another, my wife made the comment that it felt like it was own version of "Cheers." Nice addition to the neighborhood.

    Raspberry Champagne Cake - Sun King Brewery
    Karen C.

    Great place hidden in a small plaza. We were quickly greeted by two servers when we entered. We chose to sit at the bar since we were only planning to have a drink and an appetizer. We had the jalapeño poppers with pimento cheese and wrapped in prosciutto. I can say we were slightly disappointed. The jalapeños were barely warm and the prosciutto wasn't cooked. They just weren't very flavorful and weren't what we expected. However, the folks next to us had a burger and they looked amazing. Next time we go, we'll definitely try one of their burgers! We loved the great variety of beers. The bar tender let us sample a couple to help us make a decision.

    Jennifer B.

    Finally made it to the Lazy Manatee. Their burger was really good and the chips are addictive. They have a nice selection of beers on tap and I'll n cans. They also have a variety of craft sodas in bottles. They have a nice lounge area and a kids play area that they play kids shows on if requested. My son loved watching Bluey while eating his dinner. Servers were very attentive and helpful. My husband was happy they have a poker night too! We will be back!

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    Alicia H.

    The lazy manatee is sneaky good! Heard a lot of internet buzz, and full disclosure i love manatees so I figured let's check it out lol. My husband and I had a wonderful friday date night here. We live prob 20 mins away and don't frequent this area of town, but we are both glad we made the drive. I wish I caught our waiter's name- he was excellent, clearly hyped about this new bar & restaurant and had nothing but positive things to say about the chef. I crushed the soft pretzel- best in town! I would legit go back just for that! Also enjoyed a handful of beers, both on drafts and from the cooler. I felt they have a huge variety of beers and they were at reasonable prices. The best part was how much my husband LOVED the smash burger. He isn't one to go crazy over food, but while he was eating it he just kept saying "this is incredible!" He's talked about it on repeat and told all our friends. (He even went out of his way to tip & compliment the chef). We'll for sure be back!

    PHX nachos
    Michael S.

    Pulling up I wasn't sure what to expect. Walking in, the atmosphere was very welcoming. The wait staff were very friendly and helpful, The beer list was extensive, and the food was very good. I got the PHX nachos and they were a LOT. Don't get me wrong, they were delicious, but when they say shareable, they are not joking. Even on a good night after a 24 hour fast and adoption of a pet tapeworm, I'd have never been able to finish them on my own.

    Pretzel with beer cheese and mustard. Huge!
    Kristen G.

    Cute little spot for Arlington, modern, clean- including a kid corner towards the back. Bar or tables, your pick. Draft beer and soda. Food is just enough for a quick spot to hang. Will be back again!

    Nachos were great.

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    Great food. Finally a good restaurant in Arlington. We will be back! Sandwiches were great.

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    Excellent smash burger, great service and good atmosphere. Glad to see open in the area.

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    Very nice place, good food and a nice variety of craft beer. I recommend this place if you like craft beer

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    Really unique space in spring field area. Lots of couches around or you can sit at the bar. Also…read morehave a cute patio in the back! The menu is via QR code that takes you to their website and you can find wines, cocktails (with wine) and some beers. I tried the wine flight (Riesling, Cab Sav and an employees choice) which was delicious and a great way to try multiple options to find what you like. Also tried the frozen strawberry frozen marg which I unfortunately did not enjoy. It didn't have a lot of strawberry flavor, it tastes more like cherry medicine. Do want to mention that when it gets busy, it may be hard to find parking and the area is pretty sketchy (I didn't feel safe parking far and having to walk over. One time a homeless guy was yelling at me when I was walking on the sidewalk), so just be mindful and careful if you do park far and having to walk.

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    Took my best friend here for a Galentine's Day dinner and so glad we did! The atmosphere was so…read moresheek, chic, and lovely. We were seated immediately and our waitress was such a doll! She made sure to check up on us, answered all of our questions, and refilled our drinks often. It was super clean there too! We were started off with some fresh, warm bread and a balsamic/olive oil dipping sauce. The bread was perfectly crispy and went so well with the dipping sauce. We were served cold bread before at restaurant so I'm glad we had warm bread! We decided on the following appetizer and entrees: Fried meat ravioli - 8/10: it came out piping hot and it was so delicious! Fried to a nice, golden brown and covered in panko crumbs, it didn't feel heavy at all. It came with a fresh marinara sauce and had parmesan cheese sprinkled on top of the fried ravioli. Each bite was cheesy, crispy, tasty, meaty, and we devoured it quickly! Carbonara Alla Roma - 8.5/10: I thought the portion would be small since I seen photos online but it was actually a great portion. I had enough to take home and eat as leftovers! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the alfredo sauce was balanced and decadent. I could taste the pecorino romano, and cracked black pepper. The pancetta was smoky and added a nice umami flavor to the pasta. I didn't rate it higher because it was slightly missing a little bit of of that BAM factor! but it was pretty delicious! The Sofi - chicken - 9/10: Oh my gosh! My best friend got this and I wished I would have too! It was sooooooooooooooooooo good! It had prosciutto di parma, mushrooms, asparagus, shallots, cooked in wine and tossed in a rose cream sauce. The pasta was also cooked perfectly and that sauce was to die for! Each bite was like tasting the finest flavors and spices of Italy. I could not believe how tasty this was! If you come here, you HAVE to try this dish! Tiramisu - 9.5/10: One of the best tiramisus we've had in Jacksonville. It was the perfect amount of espresso and cream. They had dollops of chocolate sauce on the side and helped elevated the flavor of the tiramisu. It also wasn't super sweet which we appreciate. We don't really like overly sweet desserts and this one hits the mark on everything. Overall, service, food, and atmosphere was great! We would definitely come back to try other menu items! Thank you for such a great first experience, Sofi's!

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