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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Dwight's Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1274)

$31 to $50

French

Neptune Beach

About the restaurant

Dwight's Bistro, located in Jacksonville, Florida, features a unique blend of dishes from across Europe. The restaurant has private party rooms available for 12 or 20 people. Dwight's Bistro features a wine list that is available by the glass or by the bottle. The starters on the menu offered at Dwight's Bistro includes a chef's cheese plate, pan cooked foie gras and escargot. Chopped salad, Caesar salad and palm salad are offered as well. Entres are served with a vegetable and ravioli and feature veal piccata, filet mignon and crab cakes. Handmade pasta choices consist of fettuccini carbonara, veal sausage spaghetti, ravioli of the day and angel hair puttanesca.

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Emma

Dined 1 day ago

One of our favorite date night spots! Hannah was a wonderful server and gave us a great experience for my husband’s birthday.

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4.9

4.9 (369)

$30 and under

French

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

La Nouvelle is the next story in our culinary journey by Michael Lugo. This opportunity to bring French Nouveau cuisine to our city has us so excited. Bringing to the helm Matthieu Landillon from the coastal city of Marseille, La Nouvelle allows us to explore classic French Bistro fare with an elevated edge. The atmosphere will lead you to the streets of Paris without leaving St. Augustine.

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PaulaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

La Nouvelle is one of the top restuarants in St. Augustine. Every aspect of the dining experience is tended with the ultimate professionalism. Bravo!

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O-ku Jacksonville Beach

4.9

4.9 (749)

$30 and under

Japanese

Jacksonville Beach

About the restaurant

O-Ku provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrees and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space. The beachside location with waterfront and rooftop dining offers traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, sourcing seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients.

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Cindi

Dined 1 day ago

We had a great time! Food was delicious and interesting. Service was on point. We love OKu! We will be back soon!

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Lobster Tobanyaki

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JJ's Liberty Bistro

4.8

4.8 (500)

$30 and under

French

Ponte Vedra Beach

About the restaurant

Opened in 1994, JJ's has been one of the longest opened restaurants in Ponte Vedra. Enjoy one of the classic French dishes we have to offer or delve into some more modern American flavors. Choose from one of the largest wine selections in Jacksonville, awarded with two glasses from Wine Spectator Magazine. Then finish off dinner with a freshly made dessert from our very own pastry chef. This local restaurant offers a unique dining experience for everyone from the gourmand to the wine enthusiast, and everyone in between. If you would like to make lunch reservations please call at (904) 273-7980.

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John

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

This is the perfect restaurant. Everyone is very pleasant and very knowledgeable making for a wonderful experience. The food is unmatched, and the wine will always exceed your expectation.

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5.0

5 (563)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

13 Gypsies is a cozy, intimate Spanish tapas restaurant. You can also find the influence of other cuisines throughout the menu. Primarily utilizing Spanish techniques to prepare both creative and classic renditions of Spanish dishes, Chef Howard and Chef Kevan operate a true craft kitchen. The two of them prepare and cook most everything from scratch including breads, cured meats, cheeses, sausages, spice blends, pickled vegetables, and desserts. This practice of making nearly everything in house promotes waste-free cooking and higher quality food. Our wines are mainly from Spain, and our beer is Florida local. We are located in a two-story Spanish-style building built in 1923 by Henrietta Dozier, Jacksonville's only female architect in the early part of the 20th century. You will find eclectic, maximalist religious iconography adorning the walls and original floor tile. We have few tables, so reservations are highly recommended. Last seating is an hour and a half before closing time.

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Jason

Dined 4 days ago

Food was excellent and quick to come out after ordering. Prices were reasonable. It was a great dinner. My wife and I absolutely loved it. We will be back !

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Tomato and Cucumber Salad

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Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine- Riverside

4.8

4.8 (506)

$31 to $50

Thai

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

Blue Orchid was founded to inspire love of Thai cuisine and culture. We aspire to bring you the most amazing and beautiful Thai food you have eaten as well as to expose you to the wondrous hospitality for which Thailand is famous. Come experience our "Thai smiles" for yourself.

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Millie

Dined 4 days ago

If tasty Thai is what you seek then this is a terrific cozy restaurant for you. On Tuesdays there's a Pad Thai special that can't be beat. The food is really good and the service is always excellent. Portions are generous with an attractive presentation. Recommended!!

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Blue Orchid Fried Rice

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Llama Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2466)

$31 to $50

Peruvian

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :
We have 10 tables in our dining room and can accommodate a maximum of 5 people for any reservations. for large parties inquiries please email llamarestaurant@gmail.com with at least 2 weeks in advance.

IMPORTANT NOTE : DUE TO LIMITED CAPACITY AND LACK OF LOBBY WE REQUEST NO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 8.

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS NOTICE: Downtown Saint Augustine traffic during this season can result in up to 40 minutes delays. We suggest to be mindful of timing since we have a 15 minutes tolerance and a $25 fee per person for late cancellations and No Shows.

Llama is an intimate space, please be conscious of noise levels in consideration for other parties dining with us and their respective occasions.

Thank you.

Marcel Vizcarra
Chef Owner

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BrianVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food and service! Each dish tied to Peru culture and fully explained! Lamb, grouper and steak all cooked to perfection. Glad St Augustine has Llama in town. Will be back.

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4.9

4.9 (2471)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Fernandina Beach

About the restaurant

Featuring made-from-scratch, fresh, seasonal dishes and craft cocktails, Burlingame creates an enticing dining experience. We realize that dining out is about more than just the food on the plate and drink in the glass. The total guest experience should be delightful. Here you can laugh with friends, visit with family or have an intimate dinner for two and our wait staff will work to ensure your experience is beyond your expectations. Our staff will be there when you need them but tonight is about your party not about us. If we do our job right you won’t even notice us.
We want your experience to be exceptional, and that’s why the guest experience is our focus.
Tuesday wine discounts: 25% off all bottles.
25% auto-gratuity is added to tables of 8+ guests.

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Heidi

Dined 4 days ago

I wanted to love this restaurant, but they had a limited selection of menu choices and I am not sure salmon is local to the area, but they had it. It was very good, the staff was very nice, the prices in some cases were very high, one of the items I wanted... unfortunately, not much options for someone who is gluten free. I knew that going in. I gave it five stars in spite of the limitations. It's very nice for a person with no diet restrictions.

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Fried Brussels Sprouts

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Michael's St. Augustine

4.8

4.8 (3580)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

Michael's offers a contemporary steakhouse experience with a celebrated chef, dedicated staff, and passion for exquisite flavors and world-class wines. Michael's has received numerous honors and accolades. Chef Michael has been recognized as Best Chef of St. Augustine from several of the city's publications. The restaurant was featured on The Food Network with Chef Emeril Lagasse during Florida's 500th anniversary.

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RobertVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We were fortunate to enjoy another celebration at Michael’s St. Augustine before they close on 12/31/24. Thank you for 5 great years of wedding and anniversary celebrations! We look forward to keeping our tradition alive at one of your other restaurants in 2025. If you haven’t experienced the great food, warm ambiance, and attentive service of Michael’s, do yourself a favor and book before they close!

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4.9

4.9 (1698)

$50 and over

Contemporary European

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

Rue Saint-Marc is a modern restaurant serving French inspired cuisine in the San Marco neighborhood. We have an extensive cocktail program and a unique wine and craft beer list. The ambiance is stylish while still being quite comfortable. Seating includes tufted leather booths, handmade wooden tables, a beautiful bar-height communal table, and an outdoor patio. An open kitchen allows guests to view the chefs in action.

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April

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing drinks, food and atmosphere. Great place for dinner with friends where you can actually have a conversation. Definitely a favorite in San Marco for a great evening.

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Halibut Almondine

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