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A photo of Ruth's Chris Steak House - Ponte Vedra Beach restaurant
1. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Ponte Vedra Beach
4.7
Exceptional(3049)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Ponte Vedra Beach
Booked 42 times today
We look forward to serving you soon.Ruth's Chris Steak House in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.
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2. Vernon's Restaurant
3.8
Excellent(352)
Price: Expensive
• American • Ponte Vedra Beach
Booked 1 time today
Vernon’s First Coast Kitchen & Bar features innovative dishes with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and thoughtfully-made, hand-crafted cocktails. The namesake restaurant of Vernon Kelly—the man who helped develop the renowned TPC® Sawgrass alongside architects Pete and Alice Dye and former PGA TOUR Commissioner Deane Beman—Vernon’s is a destination for foodies as well as families. Enjoy daily breakfast or a cocktail and small plates while taking in the resort’s signature waterfall and the famed Stadium Course at TPC® Sawgrass through the restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling windows.
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3. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Jacksonville, FL - Big Island Drive
4.6
Exceptional(5583)
Price: Moderate
• American • Baymeadows
Booked 54 times today
Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.
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4. Seasons 52 - Jacksonville
4.8
Exceptional(5710)
Price: Expensive
• American • Baymeadows
Booked 47 times today
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.
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5. Texas de Brazil - Jacksonville
4.4
Awesome(2003)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Baymeadows
Booked 24 times today
Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.
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6. JaxSpice JaxBeach
4.0
Excellent(110)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Jacksonville Beach
Booked 2 times today
We want to provide dining experience where you can enjoy with your dear ones. Our goal is to serve food that purify one’s existence and give strength, health, happiness and satisfaction. Food is a gift from God and should be treated with great respect and that is what we strive to do here at JaxSpice. We love and respect our customers, our employees and our community. We specialize in North Indian and Nepali Cuisine. Food ranges from vegetarian to exotic dishes layered with texture and flavor. Our team takes great care in the planning and preparation of meals. Chilies, mustard seeds, gram flour, coconut and yogurt are popular ingredients in all types of Indian and Nepali cuisine. Ghee, a type of clarified butter, is used for cooking, and has a toasty taste. Saffron is used to flavor and color rice dishes. We prepare foods based on your choice - from mild to spicy to hot.
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7. Bazille - Nordstrom St. Johns Town Center
4.3
Awesome(727)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Baymeadows
Bold flavors elevate beloved bistro classics in chic and inviting Bazille. Meet up with friends at the bar for internationally sourced wines and handcrafted cocktails. Stay for appetizers, salads, brick-oven pizzas and our tempting housemade desserts.Bazille is located on the 2nd floor of Nordstrom in St John Town Center, the stunning dining room provides the perfect backdrop of the Bazille groundbreaking menu, featuring floor to ceiling windows over-viewing a dramatic sunset.Join us for Brunch on weekends
A photo of Bahama Breeze - Jacksonville - St. Johns Town Center restaurant
8. Bahama Breeze - Jacksonville - St. Johns Town Center
4.8
Exceptional(622)
Price: Moderate
• Caribbean • Baymeadows
When you're at Bahama Breeze Island Grille, life's one big party. It's an escape from the ordinary and a much-needed excuse for you to let loose. Famous since 1996 for tropical cocktails, live music, and more, the vibe here is always as amazing as that Caribbean-inspired food we're known for. Bahama Breeze offers your favorites: seafood, salads, chicken-all with island flair. From Jerk Chicken Pasta to Seafood Paella, you can enjoy the islands one taste at a time, discovering new flavors along the way. Naturally, we're the perfect spot for all the sunniest moments in life: happy hours with friends, anniversaries, birthdays, date nights and unique culinary experiences. So, when you're ready to raise your glass and move your feet, the party's in full swing and the islands are waiting for you or if you'd rather bring the Island party home, online ordering is a Breeze too!

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  • OpenTable Diner
    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Our first time at Cowford but certainly won't be our last. We enjoyed a drink at the rooftop before being sat promptly at our reservation time. The service was the perfect amount of interaction and information and the dinner was superb.
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    The Cowford ChophousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Jacksonville
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    4.7
  • DeborahVIP
    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •72 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Love Seasons 52! It isconsistently good. Service great especially Jordan, Abby and Corrine. Hostess Renee makes us feel at home! The new addition. Chicken Soup is welcome addition  to the menu! Been asking for a non cream soup for several years and this is just great! Seabass, crab cake, and filet and lobster or some of my favorites. Parking though at times is very crowded. It is right by the restaurant.
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    Seasons 52 - JacksonvillePrice: Expensive• American• Baymeadows
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    4.8
  • Frank
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Terrific time with guests from out of town. Greg, our waiter, was great with excellent service and a fun sense of humor. Dinner was excellent as usual. All in all, a great time was had by all. 5-stars!
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    The Reef of St. AugustinePrice: Expensive• Seafood• St. Augustine
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    4.6
  • VickiVIP
    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •21 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 26 Dec 2024
    We enjoy dining at Jax Spice. This is the sixth time we've been there over the many years it has been there. We had a table of six and it seemed at first they we're under staffed as we had to wait for at least ten minutes before a server came to our table. After they took our orders, most everything seemed to go smoothly. The atmosphere isn't any bit elegant but the food is great!
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    JaxSpice JaxBeachPrice: Moderate• Indian• Jacksonville Beach
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    4
  • Julia
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 25 Dec 2024
    It was good…they were juggling lots of people because it was Christmas.
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    Kazu Japanese RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Jacksonville
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    4.6

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