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Address:
1986 San Marco Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32207

Neighborhood:
Jacksonville

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Cuisine:
European

Price: $30 and under

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Taverna Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.tavernasanmarco.com
Email: contact@tavernasanmarco.com
Phone: (904) 398-3005
Hours of Operation: Monday 11:00AM - 2:30PM Lunch 5:00PM - 9:00PM Dinner Tuesday - Thursday 11:00AM - 2:30PM Lunch 5:00PM - 10:00PM Dinner Friday 11:00AM - 2:30PM Lunch 5:00PM - 11:00pm Dinner Saturday 10:30AM - 3:00PM Brunch & Lunch 5:00pm - 11:00pm Dinner Sunday 10:30AM - 3:00PM Brunch & Lunch 5:00PM - 9:00PM Dinner
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: European
Executive Chef: Sam Efron
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Special Events & Promotions: Happy Hour Tues-Saturday: 4:30pm-6:30pm

Getting there

Cross Street: Atlantic Boulevard
Parking: Street Parking

A word from Taverna

Taverna restaurant located in historic San Marco square serves seasonal cuisine with European influences, heavily inspired by Italy and Spain. The dishes range from tapas, house made pastas, charcuterie, cheeses, panini's, salads, as well as Neapolitan style pizzas made in our wood burning pizza… oven. We also feature over 30 wines by the glass plus a and a large selection of artisanal beers. Continued

Taverna

4.4

97 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies
Diners' Choice WinnerJacksonville

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110 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

110 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(77)
neighborhood gem(77)
special occasion(57)

notable wine list(48)
great for outdoor dining(47)
romantic(47)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (110)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Taverna is wonderful. We've

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Taverna is wonderful. We've never had a bad experience. We used to go for brunch every Saturday and Sunday and, much to our regret, we aren't able to do so anymore. But we still go whenever we are able and we love it every time."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Impromptu Dinner

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Stopped bu for dinner while traveling south on I-95 and this was our first visit. Not far off the highway and easy to find. Very nice experience. Food was great as was service. Would recommend this restaurant for foodies."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

staff was very friendly and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"staff was very friendly and professional. food was very good, loved the ambiance. unique establishment in the heart of a unique neighborhood."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

As always, an incredible meal

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2009

Dined on 03/30/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"As always, an incredible meal at Taverna. The grilled asparagus appetizer was divine! Looking forward to our next visit."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

extremely poor service - had

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"extremely poor service - had to wait forever and a day for all food- management unresponsive to our plight and didn;t seem to care - would never return or recommend to anyone"

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Definitely one of the best

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/18/2012

2012

Dined on 03/18/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Definitely one of the best places in jax."

Dined on 03/18/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent meal. This is one

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2012

2011

Dined on 03/16/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Excellent meal. This is one of the top 2-3 restaurants in Jacksonville!"

Dined on 03/16/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Fabulous restaurant, great

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/13/2012

2012

Dined on 03/13/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Fabulous restaurant, great food, wonderful ambiance, all around good experience, highly recommend it."

Dined on 03/13/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Lamb chop special was outstanding

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2007

Dined on 03/10/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Lamb chop special was outstanding ! White bean with a purée
Perfectly seasoned and grilled a 10 out of 10!
Pork Ragu regular menue feature was terrific, although I prefer my pasta more to the al dente. Spicy kick well balanced with flavor.
Ribeye was good but not as good as the other 2 meals, the balsamic reduction was sweet but not balanced and we added blue cheese to do so.
Overall very good meal and attentive service."