New American Restaurants in Jacksonville, FL

“We visited River & Post last night for the first time for a birthday dinner after hearing so many good things, and I can honestly say the praise was very well deserved. Everything from the quality and timeliness of our meals to the friendly, informative and attentive servers were exceptional, which sadly is not a common trait in upscale restaurants. I had the Broiled Ocean Platter which consisted of broiled mahi, three sea scallops and four large shrimp served in a citrus herb beurre blanc sauce, whipped potatoes and beautiful crisp tender veggies. All of my entre ingredients were cooked perfectly, the buttery lemon sauce was such a nice compliment to this dish and let all the distinct flavors of each seafood component shine. Too often sauces can be overpowering and used to moisten overcooked and flavorless seafood. I’m glad I opted out of a predinner salad or appetizer as this entre is very substantial and I wanted to save some room for dessert. My husband also very much enjoyed his choice of the Seared Filet Mignon served a mustard demi-glace, confit potatoes and sauteed broccolini. The steak was perfectly prepared to his medium rare request and he raved about how flavorful it was. Both of our meals arrived hot, beautifully plated, and we devoured them completely. Then the decision came for dessert. Since we were sharing, we opted for the wonderfully decadent Chocolate Mousse Torte. This torte could easily be called “Death by Chocolate” due to its intense deep chocolate flavor which had a more silken fudge like consistency than a typical fluffy mousse, but still seemed surprisingly light as the chocolate just melted in our mouths. The torte was served with a chocolate drizzle, freshly whipped cream and plump blackberries. What a wonderful finish to this birthday dinner! Thank you, R&P, for this great dining experience. We’ll definitely be back, and we won’t be waiting for the next birthday to do so.“

“One year ago we lost a very dear friend, co-worker, family member and loved one! We went to seasons 52 to celebrate his life and brought with us (his ashes). The staff at seasons 52 town center Jacksonville Florida was amazing and accepted the situation as if he was there! From the bar tender Michael who served him a drink to the receptionist who Renee who made us fell very welcome and treated our friend with respect and dignity to our waiter Blake who also went the extra mile to make our experience exceptional! We would like to recognize these people for helping us make our friends night out so very special we will be back every year because of them and the service, not to mention the food was amazing! Thank you!“

“We really enjoyed our meal last night! We started with tuna poke served with wonton chips. It was so fresh and the chips were crisp. My husband got the grouper special and ate it all. I got the scallops. They were seared perfectly, the grits were creamy, and I'd love the collards recipe lol. Thanks for a great meal“

“We enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. This was our visit and we’ll definitely be back!“

“The food was divine and service excellent. We both had the Shrimp Etouffee and have never had better, even in New Orleans. Our anniversary dessert was so delicious.“

“As always, their food, vibe, professionalism, and service were top notch. Our first night out in a while, and as usual, JCF exceeded in delivering an amazing atmosphere. The cooks, servers, and staff were, as always, quick, thorough, and the food was delish. Ibelieve I've had nearly everything on their menu now and it never is less than excellent! Quite likely our top 3-5 favorite nationwide! Easily could be number 1 with great competition. If you want amazing local food, this place is the spot. Thanks as always, y'all!“

“Always friendly service and delicious food at the Amelia Island location!“

“Amazing staff, great atmosphere“

“Always friendly service and delicious food at the Amelia Island location!“

“Amazing evening out. Everyone was so friendly as you entered the restaurant. It started with one of the best pomegranate martinis I ever had. Our server Jessica was excellent and all the servers that came to the table paid attention to detail. The most impressive part of the evening was the impeccable style of chef Justin. We had the 6 courses chef’s adventure tasting menu and I cannot say enough about the cuisine. The harmony of flavors and the mastery of technique with the plating presentation was magnificent. The chef came to the table to explain each plate that was presented. He’s very knowledgeable regarding the dishes he prepares and you could see his personality come through in the way the dishes were plated and the flavors that came through with each plate. With the cuisine Justin is preparing this restaurant could be a Michelin star restaurant in notime. By the way I am gluten free so the chef had to make changes to my dishes only. I cannot say enough on how much we enjoyed the entire evening. We will definitely be visiting Matthew’s again.“

“We like to go on Friday night for the ribs. MICHAEL.Y. Was an awesome waiter. Very friendly and came back to the table several times to make sure we were taken care of Sonny’s ribs. Never disappoint.“

“great service and out of the world food!“

“Wonderful restaurant with a varied and unique menu. Their dishes are cooked to perfection and the service is impeccable!“

“Always friendly service and delicious food at the Amelia Island location!“

“Always friendly service and delicious food at the Amelia Island location!“

“What an experience!!! Great food, great c/s, the atmosphere, is definitely different to the southern realm. I will definitely return, first visit was Sunday, I'm back Wed. It's a must try.“

“Amazing staff, wonderful ambiance, the most delicious espresso martinis and food! My family and I evacuated to Jacksonville from hurricane Milton and the staff made my night. I went there a ball of nerves and left feeling grateful for the amazing experience. Thank you to Jessica and your staff!! ~Christina from Seminole“

“I always come here to see and be seen! The drinks are expertly crafted. Why not? Very cool 😎 place. Small tasting menu rocks.“

“Wonderful food and friendly atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoyed the service and cleanliness of the restaurant.“

“Amazing portions, wonderful flavor, great atmosphere and excellent service (shout-out to Aaron) at Brick Restaurant in Avondale. Generous portion of scallops and asparagus! Wagyu burger was delicious too! Adding to our list of places to patronize!“

“Best Gyro’s in the State 👍 Been going there for years , when they were closed we tried a place Up on university which I shall not name... my god they were so awful I couldn’t even finish it...“

“We didn't have to wait long...The food was great! Everything was very fresh. Our services was also great. And they have plenty of Employees ♥️.We will be going back soon!“

“Awesome experience- Christina P was the best!“

“Some really good craft brews on tap, I ended up loving their sours. The wings are juicy and atmosphere is amazing.“

“In a time when service has disappeared quality of food has left the building, the wife and I had a great lunch at Sonny’s. The food and service were both great.“

“Nice place, pretty views.“

“Good fresh food. Good fast service.“

“This was my first time eating at J. Alexander and I was so pleased with everything about this place. The atmosphere was very pleasant. It was a group of 10 of us celebrating the birthday of one in the group. Our server Misty was awesome, she was so helpful and knowledgeable. She went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied with everything we ordered. Now to the food, WOW!!! everyone enjoyed the steaks, crab cakes, salads, warm bread with butter, celantro shrimp and to top it off the warm carrot cake with cream cheese icing. Yum,Yum. Thank you Misty for making this occasion so special for all of us.“

“I love Myth! Their staff is always so nice and accommodating. The intimate setting of the club side is something you need to experience. You feel connected to the dj being so close! Plus, the outside seating let's you rest your bones so you can keep the night going. The bartenders and security are some of the nicest people I've met in the club scene. 10/10!“

“Great experience, food is always top notch , service impeccable with Bailey as waiter ! One of our favorites ???“

“Looking for a nice chill place near hotel on last night in town and found this spot. My wife and I had a very good time. The vibe was great. The bartender Micah went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and welcomed. The food came out fast and hot. Drinks was very well put together.“

“This restaurant has great tasting burgers. They even have gluten free buns. Adding gluten free fries to the menu would be good.“

“We had 7 guys as our group picked this place. They were all very nice and friendly. The food that we all had was very tasty. We said that we will have to make some more arrangements to eat there another time. The owner and his wife went out of their way to take care of the group.“

“Olivia was our waitress this morning and she was exceptional! Great food and fun atmosphere!“

“A step back in Naval History, memorabilia from all over representing the ships and squadrons of Mayport and many who just stopped by. Well worth a stop, great view of the Atlantic, close to the beach. One of the last active CPO clubs in CONUS, open to all.

Parking: Shrimp Taco Tuesday.“

“it's a whole vibe!!! Jacksonville needed this!!“

“I went on a Sunday afternoon. Very quiet. I had the patty melt and fries. The patty melt is always my go-to when I eat here. The fries are hit and miss. This time, they were not too bad. Sometimes, I can tell the grease is not fresh, and the fries have that dirty grease taste. Service was average. That can be hit or miss as well, depending on the server.“

“we always visit the sheik Everytime we are in town. the best there is“

“The sriracha chicken bites are so delicious“

“Best ćevapi in Jacksonville!! I recommend it to everyone who wants to try their food . Very clean and friendly Owner!“

“If you havent went you are missing out !!! Check it out!!!

I have had the pleasure to go to this place with my family and friends (table of 7). We sat outside with a very beautiful, scenic view of a pond, and its beautiful nature. We were greeted by executive Chef stephen. He was amazing, made the atmosphere very hospitable and personable. We had the best experience! The other chef that was whipping it up in the kitchen was chef Joe and he too was very pleasant. The menu is off the chain and was made by executive Chef Steven. We got a little bit of everything. But i got the NY Strip Steak and it was the best steak I've ever had!!! One thing that reallystood out to me about executive chef Steven, was that he said he makes all of his dishes with love and that made it all the more better. Thank you Chefs!!“

“Great and friendly service, My favorite is the wings and shrimp with cajun ranch sauce, also must try there desserts“

“We had the Cuban Crank Shaft sandwich and the Buffalo ranch chicken wrap. Both were tasty. Definitely recommend this pub.“

“This charming soul food and vegan restaurant has creative cuisine to satisfy carnivores like me as well as my vegan daughter. (Can't wait to bring her.) The decor is nice, the sound system is perfect, and the whole place, including the restroom, is wonderfully clean. They are open for breakfast from 8 till noon, and have modestly priced, tasty lunch specials. Dinners are delicious and reasonable, too.“

“First timer. Our waitress Kristy (I think) did an amazing job. The soda machine was low for my coke zero so she gave me a bottle instead. She checked on us multiple times and was great. I got the bacon burger which was delightful and it came with fries which were crispy and seasoned well.“

“This place is always worth the stop. The customer service is amazing. They’re always welcoming and pack your meal up neat. It’s clean inside and the food is always made to order. I love their fried rice! It doesn’t have that chemical wok oil taste you get from some other places. Their egg rolls are always fried perfectly and not overly seasoned. You’re not going to bite into it and get a mouth full of grease. And the lunch special is such a good deal. You get so much food. I always have leftovers. 10/10 for excellent quality and taste.“

“Went in just to check it out. I don't even club but this place has a nice vibe. The food is great. The owners and all staff were kind. The age group was 18 to 46. No fighting nor other issues. Everyone was just having fun. I recommend you yo visiti this place. MAKE SURE YOU GET SOME FOOD. They have a nice size menu. They even had oysters. The thing that impressed me the most was that they give you three different dipping sauces. At no extra cost.... Buffalo, sweet n tangy and ranch.“

“My wife and I recently discovered this place and have really enjoyed golfing and dining here. Tonight at dinner, we witnessed two young men (probably 20) come in and have an altercation with the manager behind the bar. It was clear they had been witnessed misbehaving on the course and came in to start trouble. The manager was extremely professional, courteous, and calm. My wife and I both own/run businesses and we were very impressed. Alli would be an asset to any organization…but we are glad she’s here.“

“Today is my third time here and i am even more impressed than the first! Lol. This place has excellent customer service, excellent selection of food and they even have smart water!! ❤️❤️A+++No complaints what so ever! If you want quality, consistency, tasty food—come here right meow! ??“

“The best fried rice in Jacksonville and definitely the sweet and sour chicken is even more amazing... they give you a sweet and sour sauce so you can dip the chicken in it and the flavor is indescribable... whenever I want Chinese food this is the place to choose without a doubt.“