The Blue Fish Restaurant

4.6

2305 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

The Blue Fish Restaurant and Oyster Bar is located historic Avondale, one of Jacksonville's most prestigious neighborhoods. Just minutes from downtown Jacksonville, we offer the freshest selections of seafood in creative recipes, including a large variety of specialty oysters, great steaks, fresh catch, and nightly specials. Light plate options available for the smaller appetite. Jacksonville's best Happy Hour 3-6:30pm daily. Al fresco dining available on our patios.. Our wine list is quite affordable with over 60 wines by the glass. We have two full bars with a late-night upstairs club. We are upscale casual and perfect for business or casual dinners, with friends, family or date night. Full banquet facilities available including private dining rooms that seat up to 70.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(904) 387-0700
Website
http://www.bluefishjax.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Scott King
Catering
We offer full service catering both on and off site.
Private party facilities
Plan you next event in one of our two private dinning rooms. Offering a more casual lounge feel in our Elevated Avondale Room and a more formal experience in our Fountain Room looking out into our New Orleans style courtyard.

Location
3551 St Johns Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Area
Jacksonville
Cross Street
Talbot
Parking details
We offer a valet service Wednesday-Sunday
Public transit
Riverside Trolley Fridays & Saturdays
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 2,305 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Great for outdoor dining
Jacksonville
Healthy
Jacksonville
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

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The Blue Fish Restaurant excels with "outstanding service," "amazing food," and a "relaxing ambiance." Patrons praise the fresh seafood, especially the oysters and trout. Notable servers like Richard and Olivia enhance dining experiences with their attentiveness. While some mention noise and cleanliness concerns, the overall dining experience remains highly recommended by many.

2,305 Reviews

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Leroy
Orlando
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I was so disappointed by this visit to Blue Fish. My raw oysters were poorly presented with very melted ice and the lemon swimming in the dirty water. My companion’s steamed oysters were lukewarm at best. Our oyster po boys had four measly oysters, which weren’t even warm. Perhaps we should not have visited during lunch, but I was so uninspired by the visit that I am unsure if a fourth visit is warranted.
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Alissa
VIP
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was fabulous. The food was just ok. We ordered the sea bass and it needed more flavor. But overall experience was good.
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Lorrie
VIP
Jacksonville
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good. We sat outside so we could bring our dog and they were very accommodating
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Beth
VIP
Western NC
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our first ever eating out in a holiday. Appreciate everyone working in a holiday but not as good as regular menu. Lamb was overcooked, Caesar salad was bland and salmon cakes were dry. Thai shrimp and scallops were good.
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Stephanie
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Tough to be trapped in the back garden room with three small shrieking children…. None of the other diners back there were particularly delighted but so it goes. Perhaps a carpeted floor to reduce the noise level? Food was fantastic and Zac was a great server.
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Stacey
Jacksonville
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Favorite restaurant and now a tradition on Christmas Eve! Service was a bit slow but gave us all more time together!
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Scott
Jacksonville
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server Christina was great! The appetizers were good however the main dish the seafood pasta with crab cake didn’t have a lot of flavor and the noodles were too big for the dish and cold. We’ve tried this restaurant so many times. I think this was the last for me
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Cheryl
Jacksonville
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went out for Date lunch.. it was very good!! Tara was our server and she did a great job…
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Amy
Jacksonville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had not been to Blue Fish in a while. The updated menu was great, It included old favorites along with some new choices. I tried the breakfast bowl and it is my new favorite of any brunch around. Cannot wait to go back and I’ve already shared with my Brunch loving friends.
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Debbie
Cincinnati
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were starting our holiday celebrations and enjoyed dinner at the Blue Fish. Our waitress, Michelle E., when told of our plans to see a show, took great care to pace our meal. She took wonderful care of us, which made our meal so enjoyable.
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The Blue Fish Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 2305 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

3551 St Johns Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Talbot
Area
Jacksonville
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We offer a valet service Wednesday-Sunday
Public transit
Riverside Trolley Fridays & Saturdays
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Scott King
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.bluefishjax.com/
Phone number
(904) 387-0700
Catering
We offer full service catering both on and off site.
Private party facilities
Plan you next event in one of our two private dinning rooms. Offering a more casual lounge feel in our Elevated Avondale Room and a more formal experience in our Fountain Room looking out into our New Orleans style courtyard.

The Blue Fish Restaurant

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What 2,305 people are saying

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Diners' Choice Awards

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