LOVE bringing visitors to Cowhorn Kitchen! The service is excellent, the menu is short yet bursting with interesting choices. The flavors are spot on and the food presentation is fantastic. I especially enjoy the ambiance with unique art hung on the walls and silver cutlery table side. 5/5 stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emma Thompson
I was in town and had the most incredible experience. The restaurant was outstanding, with genuinely delicious food, and later I visited Cowhorn for a wine tasting—the wines and the company were just as memorable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erik Johnson
One of the best meals we have had in a very long time. My New York was cooked perfectly (medium rare) and it was an excellent cut. The Pot de cremé dessert was to die for. We highly recommend Cowhorn to all our friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wayne Zallen
Very disappointed with my experience at Cowhorn Restaurant. There are extremely limited gluten-free options, and when I ordered one of the few available dishes—the half chicken—it came topped with croutons, making it completely inedible for me. This was after waiting over 30 minutes on a Britt Festival night, when time is tight and guests are trying to make it to a performance.
Serving a dish that takes half an hour to prepare on a busy event night is a bad idea, especially when dietary restrictions aren’t taken seriously. I left hungry and frustrated.
I also noticed that the restaurant doesn’t seem to respond to reviews, which tells me this feedback will likely fall on deaf ears. That’s unfortunate, because guests deserve to feel heard—especially when their health is involved.
I’m heading to Gold Beach next week and had planned to eat at Tu Tu’ Tun, but after this experience, I’m second-guessing that decision. I can assure you I won’t be returning to Cowhorn.
Would not recommend if you have any dietary restrictions.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bradford W
Cowhorn delivered a memorable, seasonal dining experience with warmth and style. We started with a glass of Disco Chicken Rosé—crisp, dry, and playful—then shared the Arugula-Fennel Salad, a fresh, vibrant mix of burrata, strawberries, pickled fennel, and pine nuts with a basil yogurt vinaigrette. Bright and refreshing summer salad.
The Handkerchief Pasta with lamb bolognese was rich and satisfying, with a deep dive into umami, especially paired with the charred sourdough for soaking up every last bite. One of the best dishes I’ve had this year!
For dessert, the Bourbon Bread Pudding stole the show—tender, flavorful, and served à la mode with a decadent scoop of house-made chocolate-raspberry ice cream.
Thoughtful service, beautiful presentation, and bold, balanced flavors. We’ll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Yong Bakos
This is the best restaurant in Jacksonville. Fun menu, good quality and flavor, great wine choices, and excellent service. Staff member Grace took great care of us, a pair of tourists visiting town. Both indoor and outdoor seating, and a relaxed atmosphere. I'd like to come back and try more of their menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Catherine Lougheed
I wanted a unique experience for my adult son’s birthday and don’t mind paying a bit for it. This was not the value I’d hoped for: $600 for 6 people included gratuity. It was unbearably loud. The server had to stoop to ear level to be heard. My hearing impaired spouse was unable to participate. The fennel salad was a hit but the food (pasta, steak, chicken, hamburger, wine) was average. The lamb bolgonese was gamey, not fresh but the pasta was very good. We had several desserts and the only impressive one was the in house ice cream. Our service was excellent except for one long pause before dessert. We won’t return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
Andrea Addington
I'm glad we went. The food was good and the servers were pleasant. I would definitely recommend the hand-rolled pasta with the foraged mushrooms. The menu is small but I would like to try more of the items on it. We went at 5pm on a Saturday with a reservation and it wasn't busy but it is a very small space and when more people started to show up around 6 the proximity of the tables did become a bit awkward. I wouldn't enjoy being there if it was a full house. I am glad we went and we'll probably return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim Donovan
Anything with foraged mushrooms... Get that!!! So many interesting and fantastic wine options, I asked for their recommended wine pairing and it was amazing! Service was great. Ingredients were fresh and local. Meals were delicious. Definitely a favorite if you're in Jacksonville!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aria Brooks
Wow! All I can say is, wow! The location and setting is so boutique and unique. The food is absolutely, unbelievably, amazing!! The service is top notch. The prices are fair for the quality. I literally can't say one negative thing about the Cowhorn Kitchen. It's our new favorite restaurant! It makes us want to go back to Jacksonville just to enjoy their food again! It's a must!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butterscotch Pot De Creme, Steak with Chimichurri and Pickled Onions, Hamburger, Ravioli
We love Cowhorn! Thank you Kyle for the service and the kitchen for great food. The wine of course too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrea Erwee
Cowhorn Kitchen & Wine is such a gem! I absolutely love the small, intimate, and cozy space—it feels warm and welcoming from the moment you walk in. The service was attentive and friendly, making the experience even better.
The food was outstanding! We started with a few appetizers, and the carrot dish and fresh salads were definite highlights—so flavorful and beautifully prepared. For mains, we shared the fish special, half chicken, and pasta, and every dish was absolutely delicious. I’ve also had the burger in the past, which I would highly recommend!
If you love wine, you’re in for a real treat. The selection by the glass is excellent, featuring wines from Cowhorn and their sister winery, Johan Vineyards. It’s the perfect place to explore and enjoy some truly well-crafted wines.
I can’t wait to go back the next time I’m in town—already looking forward to another amazing meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hamburger, Daily Special Catch of the Day
andrewbooge
My wife and I were really hopeful that this would be great we’ve been to the vineyard and enjoyed it there but the ambiance, food, and host at the restaurant weren’t so good. I’m not sure of his name but we arrived with a 5:00pm reservation and upon arrival noticed there was another couple already there and seated we were then told we would be sitting right next to them. The restaurant is very small and as there was no one else there aside from us and this other couple I thought it would be awkward to be seated next to each other and make it hard for either table to feel like we could enjoy a dinner and conversation. So, I requested a different table and was told ‘There is another reservation at 5:00pm that has that table so we won’t be able to seat you elsewhere.’ Perhaps I should have made it clear that we would take any other table but I didn’t, not to mention we were there on time with our 5:00pm reservation and it seems it could’ve been an easy change. So we awkwardly sat next to the other couple and they seemed to think it awkward too. This would all be fine because I get if you are booked out you need to organize everything but during our meal a walk in came in and was seated across the restaurant from where we are, which made me wonder why we weren’t seated there when I had made a request.
That all left a bad taste in my mouth but I was open to letting it go if that was only the bad taste left in my mouth. I had a vegan chef plate and my meal was mostly very good except the chef seemed to mix up burnt vs slight char. The broccoli was burnt and inedible, I had to drink more of their wine and plenty of water to get the burnt taste out of my mouth. Due to the way the host had disregarded my request for another table I didn’t bother pointing out the poor execution of the burnt broccoli. My wife’s meal was the half chicken and she said it was largely just oily and salt. The wine was fine.
Long story short I would’ve rather spent $100+ on cooking at home and gotten some rare bottles of wine.
Two stars instead of one because they had vegan options. This was our one and only time we will be going there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
RangeIsHot
Very cool small restaurant! We had the chicken, steak, and fish and all were phenomenal. Also did the carrot appetizer and thoroughly impressed. Staff was super polite and friendly. Very affordable and seemed like super fine dining. Would love to go again if we're back in the area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe'l Kofford
My wife and friends took me out to Cowhorn for a nice night out. Not disappointed! Kyle was very knowledgeable about wine and helped start us to a great choice that paired nicely with our meals.
LOVE bringing visitors to Cowhorn Kitchen! The service is excellent, the menu is short yet bursting with interesting choices. The flavors are spot on and the food presentation is fantastic. I especially enjoy the ambiance with unique art hung on the walls and silver cutlery table side. 5/5 stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was in town and had the most incredible experience. The restaurant was outstanding, with genuinely delicious food, and later I visited Cowhorn for a wine tasting—the wines and the company were just as memorable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best meals we have had in a very long time. My New York was cooked perfectly (medium rare) and it was an excellent cut. The Pot de cremé dessert was to die for. We highly recommend Cowhorn to all our friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very disappointed with my experience at Cowhorn Restaurant. There are extremely limited gluten-free options, and when I ordered one of the few available dishes—the half chicken—it came topped with croutons, making it completely inedible for me. This was after waiting over 30 minutes on a Britt Festival night, when time is tight and guests are trying to make it to a performance.
Serving a dish that takes half an hour to prepare on a busy event night is a bad idea, especially when dietary restrictions aren’t taken seriously. I left hungry and frustrated.
I also noticed that the restaurant doesn’t seem to respond to reviews, which tells me this feedback will likely fall on deaf ears. That’s unfortunate, because guests deserve to feel heard—especially when their health is involved.
I’m heading to Gold Beach next week and had planned to eat at Tu Tu’ Tun, but after this experience, I’m second-guessing that decision. I can assure you I won’t be returning to Cowhorn.
Would not recommend if you have any dietary restrictions.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Cowhorn delivered a memorable, seasonal dining experience with warmth and style. We started with a glass of Disco Chicken Rosé—crisp, dry, and playful—then shared the Arugula-Fennel Salad, a fresh, vibrant mix of burrata, strawberries, pickled fennel, and pine nuts with a basil yogurt vinaigrette. Bright and refreshing summer salad.
The Handkerchief Pasta with lamb bolognese was rich and satisfying, with a deep dive into umami, especially paired with the charred sourdough for soaking up every last bite. One of the best dishes I’ve had this year!
For dessert, the Bourbon Bread Pudding stole the show—tender, flavorful, and served à la mode with a decadent scoop of house-made chocolate-raspberry ice cream.
Thoughtful service, beautiful presentation, and bold, balanced flavors. We’ll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
This is the best restaurant in Jacksonville. Fun menu, good quality and flavor, great wine choices, and excellent service. Staff member Grace took great care of us, a pair of tourists visiting town. Both indoor and outdoor seating, and a relaxed atmosphere. I'd like to come back and try more of their menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wanted a unique experience for my adult son’s birthday and don’t mind paying a bit for it. This was not the value I’d hoped for: $600 for 6 people included gratuity. It was unbearably loud. The server had to stoop to ear level to be heard. My hearing impaired spouse was unable to participate. The fennel salad was a hit but the food (pasta, steak, chicken, hamburger, wine) was average. The lamb bolgonese was gamey, not fresh but the pasta was very good. We had several desserts and the only impressive one was the in house ice cream. Our service was excellent except for one long pause before dessert. We won’t return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
I'm glad we went. The food was good and the servers were pleasant. I would definitely recommend the hand-rolled pasta with the foraged mushrooms. The menu is small but I would like to try more of the items on it. We went at 5pm on a Saturday with a reservation and it wasn't busy but it is a very small space and when more people started to show up around 6 the proximity of the tables did become a bit awkward. I wouldn't enjoy being there if it was a full house. I am glad we went and we'll probably return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anything with foraged mushrooms... Get that!!! So many interesting and fantastic wine options, I asked for their recommended wine pairing and it was amazing! Service was great. Ingredients were fresh and local. Meals were delicious. Definitely a favorite if you're in Jacksonville!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow! All I can say is, wow! The location and setting is so boutique and unique. The food is absolutely, unbelievably, amazing!! The service is top notch. The prices are fair for the quality. I literally can't say one negative thing about the Cowhorn Kitchen. It's our new favorite restaurant! It makes us want to go back to Jacksonville just to enjoy their food again! It's a must!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butterscotch Pot De Creme, Steak with Chimichurri and Pickled Onions, Hamburger, Ravioli
Restaurantji Recommends
We love Cowhorn! Thank you Kyle for the service and the kitchen for great food. The wine of course too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cowhorn Kitchen & Wine is such a gem! I absolutely love the small, intimate, and cozy space—it feels warm and welcoming from the moment you walk in. The service was attentive and friendly, making the experience even better.
The food was outstanding! We started with a few appetizers, and the carrot dish and fresh salads were definite highlights—so flavorful and beautifully prepared. For mains, we shared the fish special, half chicken, and pasta, and every dish was absolutely delicious. I’ve also had the burger in the past, which I would highly recommend!
If you love wine, you’re in for a real treat. The selection by the glass is excellent, featuring wines from Cowhorn and their sister winery, Johan Vineyards. It’s the perfect place to explore and enjoy some truly well-crafted wines.
I can’t wait to go back the next time I’m in town—already looking forward to another amazing meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hamburger, Daily Special Catch of the Day
My wife and I were really hopeful that this would be great we’ve been to the vineyard and enjoyed it there but the ambiance, food, and host at the restaurant weren’t so good. I’m not sure of his name but we arrived with a 5:00pm reservation and upon arrival noticed there was another couple already there and seated we were then told we would be sitting right next to them. The restaurant is very small and as there was no one else there aside from us and this other couple I thought it would be awkward to be seated next to each other and make it hard for either table to feel like we could enjoy a dinner and conversation. So, I requested a different table and was told ‘There is another reservation at 5:00pm that has that table so we won’t be able to seat you elsewhere.’ Perhaps I should have made it clear that we would take any other table but I didn’t, not to mention we were there on time with our 5:00pm reservation and it seems it could’ve been an easy change. So we awkwardly sat next to the other couple and they seemed to think it awkward too. This would all be fine because I get if you are booked out you need to organize everything but during our meal a walk in came in and was seated across the restaurant from where we are, which made me wonder why we weren’t seated there when I had made a request.
That all left a bad taste in my mouth but I was open to letting it go if that was only the bad taste left in my mouth. I had a vegan chef plate and my meal was mostly very good except the chef seemed to mix up burnt vs slight char. The broccoli was burnt and inedible, I had to drink more of their wine and plenty of water to get the burnt taste out of my mouth. Due to the way the host had disregarded my request for another table I didn’t bother pointing out the poor execution of the burnt broccoli. My wife’s meal was the half chicken and she said it was largely just oily and salt. The wine was fine.
Long story short I would’ve rather spent $100+ on cooking at home and gotten some rare bottles of wine.
Two stars instead of one because they had vegan options. This was our one and only time we will be going there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Very cool small restaurant! We had the chicken, steak, and fish and all were phenomenal. Also did the carrot appetizer and thoroughly impressed. Staff was super polite and friendly. Very affordable and seemed like super fine dining. Would love to go again if we're back in the area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and friends took me out to Cowhorn for a nice night out. Not disappointed! Kyle was very knowledgeable about wine and helped start us to a great choice that paired nicely with our meals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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