Came here with my BFF for late lunch on 3/28. The food is absolutely delicious and beautifully presented - also, don't sleep on the Caposaldo Pinot Grigio OR the lemon marscapone cake. Jack, the server, is delightful and on point. Outdoor seating is lovely. The manager came by to check on us, but in a non-helicopter friendly/relaxed way. My bestie and I are judgey girls, and this place checked all boxes. Too bad I'm all the way in TPA and can't get here every week!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Val Harris
Absolutely LOVED this restaurant! It’s a super cute, small restaurant with patio dining and it’s practically on the beach! The decor is chic and the vibe is everything!BUT the absolute best thing about AB Kitchen is their menu! I am a very healthy eater so I pay attention and ask questions like “what kind of cooking oil is used, what’s the base of this dressing, and is it wild-caught/grass-fed”.They checked all of my boxes!The seafood is wild-caught (some seaside restaurants still sell farm-raised), the salad dressing did NOT contain any toxic oils and the food was just overall healthy and delicious!The menu is full of variety no matter what your palate is and the service is excellent.The crab fried rice is outstanding and so are the smoked goods grits?Being that it’s located so near to the beach, some people come in dressed very casually however I would not! In my opinion the decor commands a bit more than daisy dukes and flip flops.The only downside side is that the dessert section of the menu is extremely limited but who need a the stuff anyway?Definitely will return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Fried Rice, Grits
Thomas Asbury
Excellent service and amazing food! Definitely 2 Thumbs Up!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yellowfin Tuna Tartare
Romanian Spice
Service was amazing, Tiana was our bartender and she is a sweetheart. Food was really good also, had the deviled eggs,carrots salad with chicken, wahoo. The lemon cake was out of this world delicious, light and fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SHalstead
Had delicious lamb burger piled high, fresh coffee w/real cream. Made friend's with waiter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew De Jong
Get the Cape Canaveral shrimp bucatini, it’s the best pasta dish I’ve had in Jacksonville. The atmosphere is relaxed but classy, our waiter was friendly and professional. We also enjoyed the octopus aqua chile, deviled eggs, feta meatballs and steak. Only thing was the steak needed a little extra salt, everything else was very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ramen Deviled Eggs
S Jones
I had lunch there with my sister and a friend. We all enjoyed our meals very much. Everything was delicious, the waitress attentive, and eating outside was perfect. I went down to 3 stars on service only because it took a surprisingly long time to get our 2 salads and 1 sandwich despite the fact that they were not terribly full. I'd say the kitchen needs a little more work, but I definitely plan to eat there again. The food and prices were terrific!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Alexia Reartes
Amazing, we had lunch today and asked for specifics on a plate, and they went above and beyond to satisfy our needs for my grandson, Jonathan is dedicated to customer satisfaction 100%.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mario Ojeda
Had the crab fried rice so good everything was great the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Fried Rice, Korean Short Rib, Soup of the Day
Brian S.
Went here on a Saturday night and was super busy. Reservation is definitely recommended for busy nights. Drinks were really good and the food was fantastic. I had the crab fried rice and I would have it 100x's more. The burrata ravioli was also very good. Highly recommend!
New favorite spot. Excellent! Food and service exceeded expectations. We had the following: Appetizers: Tuna Tar Tar - 9/10 Octopus Ceviche - 6/10 Beef Ribs - 10/10 Caesar salad - 8/10 Entrees: Scallops - 9/10 Crab Fried Rice - 8/10 Scallops - 9/10 Flounder special - 8/10 Waiter suggested an excellent house wine, and was generous with samples. Ambience was good. We brought out of town guests here and they loved it.
William B.
My girlfriend and I chose this restaurant after walking and viewing other options. She loved the menu so we went in. Although there was a wait for a table for 2, bar seats were available. We enjoy bar seats so we sat down. What a great decision! We met the most personable and professional staff and enjoyed our lively conversations. Oliver and Chris were great. It is always interesting to watch the kitchen prepare the variety of dishes. The food was excellent....i had the grouper special and my significant other had the duck con fit appetizer and the chicken meatballs. All were perfect. Don't overlook the wine cocktails...surprisingly good! Lastly, the prices were quite reasonable. AB was a "find". Highly recommend!
Stacy Wilson
I was traveling for work and my co worker took me here for lunch. I loooooooved the decor, superb. The service was great and the food, definitely 5 star. Three words: Ramen Deviled Eggs. I had a wonderful time and the next time I’m in Jax Beach I’ll be here.
The reservation was made over a week and was engaged until the last minute. There was no waiting time, and the table was set. Our server was the best, providing us with everything required to select our menu. Never a dull moment. We will definitely be there again and again. Crab fried rice with the fried egg on top was yummy. The parking was the only issue if you're not aware of the VIP parking service, which is free. Shalom ? ?Parking: The staff ought to inform the customers that valet parking is available. That will save an average of 15 minutes looking for parking spots. Shalom ? ?
Second visit to AB Kitchem. Wonderful food and service but went specifically for the shrimp toast only find, while still in the menu on line, was not there in house. BRING BACTHE SHRIMP TOAST!
Came here with my BFF for late lunch on 3/28. The food is absolutely delicious and beautifully presented - also, don't sleep on the Caposaldo Pinot Grigio OR the lemon marscapone cake. Jack, the server, is delightful and on point. Outdoor seating is lovely. The manager came by to check on us, but in a non-helicopter friendly/relaxed way. My bestie and I are judgey girls, and this place checked all boxes. Too bad I'm all the way in TPA and can't get here every week!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely LOVED this restaurant! It’s a super cute, small restaurant with patio dining and it’s practically on the beach! The decor is chic and the vibe is everything!BUT the absolute best thing about AB Kitchen is their menu! I am a very healthy eater so I pay attention and ask questions like “what kind of cooking oil is used, what’s the base of this dressing, and is it wild-caught/grass-fed”.They checked all of my boxes!The seafood is wild-caught (some seaside restaurants still sell farm-raised), the salad dressing did NOT contain any toxic oils and the food was just overall healthy and delicious!The menu is full of variety no matter what your palate is and the service is excellent.The crab fried rice is outstanding and so are the smoked goods grits?Being that it’s located so near to the beach, some people come in dressed very casually however I would not! In my opinion the decor commands a bit more than daisy dukes and flip flops.The only downside side is that the dessert section of the menu is extremely limited but who need a the stuff anyway?Definitely will return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Fried Rice, Grits
Excellent service and amazing food! Definitely 2 Thumbs Up!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yellowfin Tuna Tartare
Service was amazing, Tiana was our bartender and she is a sweetheart. Food was really good also, had the deviled eggs,carrots salad with chicken, wahoo. The lemon cake was out of this world delicious, light and fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had delicious lamb burger piled high, fresh coffee w/real cream. Made friend's with waiter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Get the Cape Canaveral shrimp bucatini, it’s the best pasta dish I’ve had in Jacksonville. The atmosphere is relaxed but classy, our waiter was friendly and professional. We also enjoyed the octopus aqua chile, deviled eggs, feta meatballs and steak. Only thing was the steak needed a little extra salt, everything else was very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ramen Deviled Eggs
I had lunch there with my sister and a friend. We all enjoyed our meals very much. Everything was delicious, the waitress attentive, and eating outside was perfect. I went down to 3 stars on service only because it took a surprisingly long time to get our 2 salads and 1 sandwich despite the fact that they were not terribly full. I'd say the kitchen needs a little more work, but I definitely plan to eat there again. The food and prices were terrific!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Amazing, we had lunch today and asked for specifics on a plate, and they went above and beyond to satisfy our needs for my grandson, Jonathan is dedicated to customer satisfaction 100%.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the crab fried rice so good everything was great the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Fried Rice, Korean Short Rib, Soup of the Day
Went here on a Saturday night and was super busy. Reservation is definitely recommended for busy nights. Drinks were really good and the food was fantastic. I had the crab fried rice and I would have it 100x's more. The burrata ravioli was also very good. Highly recommend!
Restaurantji Recommends
New favorite spot. Excellent! Food and service exceeded expectations. We had the following: Appetizers: Tuna Tar Tar - 9/10 Octopus Ceviche - 6/10 Beef Ribs - 10/10 Caesar salad - 8/10 Entrees: Scallops - 9/10 Crab Fried Rice - 8/10 Scallops - 9/10 Flounder special - 8/10 Waiter suggested an excellent house wine, and was generous with samples. Ambience was good. We brought out of town guests here and they loved it.
My girlfriend and I chose this restaurant after walking and viewing other options. She loved the menu so we went in. Although there was a wait for a table for 2, bar seats were available. We enjoy bar seats so we sat down. What a great decision! We met the most personable and professional staff and enjoyed our lively conversations. Oliver and Chris were great. It is always interesting to watch the kitchen prepare the variety of dishes. The food was excellent....i had the grouper special and my significant other had the duck con fit appetizer and the chicken meatballs. All were perfect. Don't overlook the wine cocktails...surprisingly good! Lastly, the prices were quite reasonable. AB was a "find". Highly recommend!
I was traveling for work and my co worker took me here for lunch. I loooooooved the decor, superb. The service was great and the food, definitely 5 star. Three words: Ramen Deviled Eggs. I had a wonderful time and the next time I’m in Jax Beach I’ll be here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ramen Deviled Eggs, Crab Fried Rice
The reservation was made over a week and was engaged until the last minute. There was no waiting time, and the table was set. Our server was the best, providing us with everything required to select our menu. Never a dull moment. We will definitely be there again and again. Crab fried rice with the fried egg on top was yummy. The parking was the only issue if you're not aware of the VIP parking service, which is free. Shalom ? ?Parking: The staff ought to inform the customers that valet parking is available. That will save an average of 15 minutes looking for parking spots. Shalom ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wild Mushroom Flat Bread, Crab Fried Rice, Chimichurri Steak
Second visit to AB Kitchem. Wonderful food and service but went specifically for the shrimp toast only find, while still in the menu on line, was not there in house. BRING BACTHE SHRIMP TOAST!