Highly Recommended 14 Dinner Restaurants Near Jacksonville, Florida

The Real Kimberly Thomas Jasmine/Jaz was perfect!! I loved everything about her.. service, recommendations, eye to detail and even her conversation. I would hire her today!! We came here for our 17th wedding anniversary and it was a great choice. My husband loved everything about this place from the 3 level tour to the great brunch menu and champagne selections! We even found 3 pieces of furniture that we decided to order!! We will most definitely return the next time were in Jacksonville!!

christina This was our first time here, but definitely not the last! We were celebrating our 22nd Anniversary. Brandon was our waiter and was polite, attentive, and made excellent recommendations. We started with the crab cakes, and for dinner, the 6oz filet with added peppercorn crust and sauce, 22oz Cowboy Ribeye with added blue cheese crust, au gratin potatoes, and Brussel sprouts (lightly sweet and smokey). Everything was cooked perfectly, and delicious. We also had the Crushed Pineapple Martini and a Butterscotch Martini (idk if thats the correct name). Dessert we had the Chocolate toffee cake. This place did not disappoint! Excellent food and service!

Michael Davis What ended up being our second choice will now be our first choice! It was an unplanned date night, I decided that afternoon that we should go out for a nice dinner at a Brasilian steak house. The first one we went to was so busy (being a Friday night in December) that their wait time was about 45 minutes. We called up Fogo de Chão and they told us the had no wait, so off we went. From the time we walked in and were greeted, everything exceeded our expectations. We’d been here once before, but this night seemed like it was extra magical. Jorge greeted us and would also be our server. He was pleasant, very informative about the food and drink options, and was attentive without being intrusive. He and the rest of the staff, including Issac and the manager Ansley were all very gracious and welcoming. The food, of course, was amazing; that should be a given. But honestly the experience is what really won us over. We weren’t just served a meal; there was a genuine connection made, and I’m certain that the next time we go back our new friends will remember and welcome us with love and more great food.

Jim Holbert I used to think and go to the Cheesecake Factory just because I have a sweet tooth especially for Lindas Fudge Cake with extra whipped cream and hot fudge sauce but the last two times I sat down and had a meal and now I will go because of the food and now take the dessert home. Besides the great bread, I have gotten and loved the fried Mac and Cheese Balls, Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, and Evelyns Favorite Pasta. They were all delivered in a timely manner at a great temperature and tasted indulgent which is why I go there. Now keep in mind, I always visit when it is not busy which probably helps. Regardless the service has always been excellent. I am one of those people that have many special requests like extra whipped cream, sauces, etc and they never have disappointed me in fulfilling them. I especially loved the chicken parmesan sandwich dipped into extra tomato sauce or blue cheese dressing. We also ordered the Oreo milkshake for the first time, and it was great tasting and the usual thickness so you can drink with straw, but I prefer they offer to make it thicker if you like. I want to try their strawberry milkshake next time. I encourage you to order a side of their hot fudge sauce with your dessert. If nothing else take it home and refrigerate it and enjoy it later but it does take their chocolate cakes over the top. I love both of them. My suggestions to them is to offer something special to go with the bread like peanut butter, Nutella or flavored butter or jam. I would also offer more shareable dipping sauces like queso or cheddar cheese. I look forward to my next visit. Note for dessert the pictures show Adams Peanut Butter Fudge cheesecake and Chocolate tower Truffle Cake both with extra whipped cream. I enjoyed my last visit so much that I went back again and again had Silva provide me with excellent service and I had another excellent meal. This time I went for chicken alfredo and throughly enjoyed its rich, decadent taste. The picture is the dinner sized portion which is plenty big. I also show the great bread. Try it with peanut butter and enjoy.

Renee Daniel Amazing service and delicious food at Hawkers! I had such a great experience here. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented—I ordered the shrimp summer rolls, chicken satay, and bulgogi steak, and everything was perfectly seasoned and well-balanced. But what made the visit truly special was our waitress. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic about the menu. She helped me choose great options based on what I was looking for and checked on us just the right amount—never intrusive, just thoughtful and professional. When I needed clarifications, she explained everything with such patience and detail, and her recommendations were spot on. You can tell she cares about her guests having a great experience. Her kindness and service elevated the whole meal. I’ll definitely be back—not just for the food, but because the service made it feel welcoming and memorable. Highly recommend this location and especially our wonderful waitress!

Bereniice SLeon This is our first time at this beautiful restaurant, and I can say that visiting this place was an absolute delight. The atmosphere is modern and elegant, perfect for any occasion. Upon arrival, we were greeted with great kindness and made to feel welcome. Our waitress, Adrianna, was the best of the best, very helpful, very charismatic. She showed us the wine and cocktail list, explained where each of the side dishes was located, congratulated us on our anniversary, and offered us a dessert on the house. She was very sweet and professional, and she definitely made our experience start off on an exceptional note. The quality of the food is unbeatable. It was excellent. The meats delighted my palate with every bite because they were definitely prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The rodizio service staff were very attentive and friendly, doing everything possible to ensure that each meat was cooked to our liking. They have a variety of desserts that look incredible. On this occasion, we chose the passion fruit mousse, which was on the house.Thank you to the entire Terra Gaucha team for your excellent work and, above all, thank you for making me feel special on a special day. I am very eager to return soon.

Marsha What a super find! The food choices were great-it was hard to choose there were so many excellent options. Share a couple of appetizers and all were excellent. Loved the scallops with risotto for dinner. Perfect portion size... And left just enough room for shared desserts. The pistachio creme brulee was tasty but the chocolate torte was rich and perfect!! Great view from the rooftop bar.

Mackenzie Dowdell I took my mom out for a nice lunch and we throughly enjoyed! Stefanos was our server. He was kind, patient, and made sure to check on us. The food was hot and delicious. We shared the crab beignets and Oysters Rockefeller. The beignets are a big hit! They are full of crab and flavor, fried to perfection. The oysters were loaded with toppings and fresh. We also enjoyed the crawfish bread, which was creamy, cheesy, and had crawfish throughout. My mom had the crawfish étouffée, which was also very yummy! Copeland’s never disappoints!

Brian Gray Fantastic food at fantastic prices. Where to start? First, the chicken tenders are so fresh and divine. They are a full meal all by themselves. Huge portions. The trio sampler was amazing. Tenders. A full 4 tenders plus queso fries with bacon. And a full sized fries serving. Add on the queso and chips. Wow. The pain killer was so yummy. And I have not mentioned the prices are so darn low and with the huge servings it makes for the best value meal of 2025.

Kethnie Moreau Love their happy hour. 50% off happy hour and $6 specialty drinks. Great service from Kayt! Indoor and outdoor seating. Perfect for celebration, large groups and families. Love music on the weekends

Paul Cave Love this place! They regularly have trigger fish and sometimes sheepshead... not just the typical mahi, flounder, catfish that you get in most seafood restaurants in Florida/Georgia. Although, they do have that too. You have to try their scallops... they are out of this world!! Plus, they have some great cocktails. When the weather is good, you can sit out by the water on the outdoor deck. Great food, beatiful views, and a couple drinks... just doesnt get any better!

Snuggs Joey (sNOwYjUgGz) This place was absolutely phenomenonal. The snow crab legs were the best Ive ever had. Thats the first time Ive gotten black mussels in a seafood boil and they were amazing. Service was great, and the atmosphere was as well. My only complaint was the crawfish. I am from Louisiana, so Im used to that Louisiana seafood boil seasoning, and it was evident they didnt use it. Still, they were good. Easy to peel, and medium to large size. This place still gets a 10/10! I will be back.

Heather J Owens-Knox My husband and I visited Cooper’s Hawk for the second time, and it was just as amazing as the first! From start to finish, everything was top-notch. We started with the wine tasting, and the hostess was so kind, she even offered to hold our dinner reservation so we could finish our tasting first. The wines were spectacular, and it set the tone for a fantastic evening. Our waiter was incredibly attentive and went out of his way to accommodate our dietary restrictions, which we truly appreciated. The food was absolutely fabulous, perfectly cooked, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every detail, from service to atmosphere, made for a wonderful night out. If you’re considering Cooper’s Hawk, don’t hesitate, go for it! We loved our experience and will definitely be returning again soon.

Daren Jones 100% one of our top dining experiences. Starting with Sydney, our extremely knowledgeable, and kind server. Really, she should be promoted to dining coach, or food expert... her recommendations and knowledge of the menu surpassed our expectations and enhanced our experience. We selected the BLT salad with the roasted garlic ranch. 100% the way to go. I selected their Ceasar salad, likely one of the best Ive ever had. Our main course, the bacon wrapped filet, 9oz, one with the shrimp and baked potato, the other with the mashed. Both steaks were on point, and perfectly cooked medium for us. Rarely do we see a perfectly cooked steak like this. Our sides didnt disappoint either, with the potatoes being very fresh. The shrimp were slightly overcooked, but this is a common mistake with shrimp, they still tasted good, just a little tough. Our finale, we selected the creme brulee cheese cake, but they were out of the full pieces, so Sydney offered to bring their petite pieces complimentary, so we accepted, and selected the 5 layer lemon cake. Can confirm, one of the best lemon cakes weve ever had. The frosting was light and fluffy, not too sweet, the lemon was not artificial, not overpowering. Moist cake. Served with a side of blueberries in blueberry sauce, a great compliment I had never tried before. All in all, great beer and wine selections, great ambiance and atmosphere, food was on point, but the true highlight was our conversations eith Sydney. Her attentiveness and relaxed, open and friendly personality made it a delight to share our dining experience with her.