Dorothy's Downtown
$$ •About Dorothy's Downtown
Customers' Favorites
Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce
Fried Chicken & Waffles
Fried Chicken & Gumbo
BBQ Shrimp & Grits
Fried Green Tomatoes
Short Rib Poutine
Shrimp and Grits
Boudin Balls
Lemon Drop
Jambalaya
Dorothy's Downtown Reviews
Always great service, excellent food and drinks. One of my favorite places to have a great experience when in Jacksonville!
Great food, excellent service !!
Excellent food fantastic service! I highly recommended.
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 2:30PM 3:30 - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 2:30PM 3:30 - 9:30PM |
Dorothy's Downtown is a wonderful and cute restaurant, an awesome space and hidden gem in Jacksonville. The vibe is great, with an ordinary space transformed into a full experience. The food is AMAZING, tasty, incredibly tender, seasoned to perfection, and full of flavor. Specific dishes praised include the short ribs, salads, boudin balls, and beignets, which are highly recommended. The chicken fried gumbo had good rice and sauce, though the fried chicken was noted as a bit bland. The restaurant is considered better for brunch than dinner.
Service is consistently excellent. The staff is attentive, professional, kind, and delivers A1 service. They are welcoming, offer thorough menu explanations, and provide great cocktail, wine, and mocktail pairings. Food is served hot within 20 minutes. This warm and friendly atmosphere makes it a must-visit, and many guests plan to return and recommend it to others.