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

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Dwight's Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1390)

$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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LORI

Dined 4 days ago

Our server, Katie, was really sweet and the food - as usual - was wonderful.

ATHENIAN OWL

4.9

4.9 (314)

$30 and under

Greek

Baymeadows

About the restaurant

Since the 1960`s, the Triantafillopoulos family, at its restaurants in Athena, Greece and Jacksonville, Florida have worked with top quality materials showing respect for the food itself and the customer.

As of December 2017, their son Yiorgos and his wife Marilena would like to welcome you to a brand new restaurant in the heart of the city, The Athenian Owl.

Reflecting the heritage and the authenticity of Yia-Yia`s (our mother and originator of the first two restaurants) recipes, we add to her wonderful food our passion of representing Greek healthy cuisine at its best.

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George

Dined 7 days ago

Great food and beyond great service. They make you feel like you're family. Very friendly and courteous.

13 Gypsies

4.9

4.9 (594)

$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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RussellVIP

Dined on May 28, 2025

Howard and Kevin are so creative. The tapas they prepare are always delicious

Llama Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2634)

$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 FOR DINNER.
KIDS ARE WELCOME FOR LUNCH SERVICE FROM 11:00-2:00pm

TRAFFIC: Downtown Saint Augustine traffic during Nights of Lights 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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Staci

Dined 5 days ago

A delight to take new friends to! Food quality, presentation & service all incredible.

Rue Saint-Marc

4.9

4.9 (1784)

$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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Sam

Dined 7 days ago

The atmosphere and food were incredible. Service was great and the drinks were on point!

Collage Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (6778)

$31 to $50

Global, International

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

When dining at Collage, be prepared for a first-class, award-winning experience. The menu reflects the
eclectic tastes of owners Mike Hyatt and Cindy Stangby and focuses on fresh local seafood, steaks, lamb,
and veal, using international flavor profiles. Located just a block off of St. George Street in the heart of the historic district, Collage serves dinner nightly from 5:00 p.m.

Unfortunately, we do not accept parties of 5+ online. Please note we are just a small 15 table restaurant. Thank you for your understanding. Please reach out with any questions.

We will no longer accept Credit Card Gift Cards as payment due to the fact that the issuing bank will not allow us to adjust applied gratuity at this time. Thank you for your understanding.

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Tim

Dined 4 days ago

We enjoyed our dining experience very much. The service and food was excellent. Lots of St Augustine charm. The staff was friendly and very attentive. Food was served appropriately. I recommend this place especially if you are looking for a nice romantic setting.

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Popular dish

Black Grouper

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Homemade Lobster Ravioli

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Sea Scallops

La Nouvelle

4.9

4.9 (632)

$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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GinaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We enjoyed a lovely anniversary dinner and from arriving to leaving the experience was lovely. We had Blith as our server abs she was fantastic and very attentive. Being past restaurant owners ourselves I appreciated the attention to detail from the beautiful table setting, proper silverware for each course to the wine glasses served based on our selections. The food was delicious and you can see it in the presentation to the last bite the attention and experience of the chef and his team was five star. The crème brûlée was the best I have ever had. Wine selection was all French wines which were delightful. This is a true Michelin restaurant and you won’t be disappointed. Thank you for a wonderful evening and lovely experience. We look forward to coming back.

Burlingame

4.8

4.8 (2562)

$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.

Top review

ShreetiVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food, relaxed vibe. Lovely cocktails, Very much enjoyed our meal

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Popular dish

Fish Dip

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Fried Brussels Sprouts

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Lamb Bolognese

Mezza Luna

4.8

4.8 (1910)

$31 to $50

Italian

Neptune Beach

About the restaurant

Locally owned and operated, we offer 3 different seating options:

Standard seating: our formal dining room, perfect for date night, business dinners, gatherings with friends and family.

Bar seating: tables in our lounge, family friendly, live music 6-9pm Sunday-Thursday.

Outdoor Seating: covered patio, with fans in the summer and enclosed with heat in the winter. Family friendly and excellent for larger parties.

In the interest of prompt and superior service, we do not split checks by item. Checks may only be split evenly. We encourage the use of Venmo.

Reservations are recommended.

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Leslie

Dined 3 days ago

Great experience in the bar area. The food was delicious and drinks were made well and perfect! The entertainment was very good and kept the vibe cool and fun! We love the lasagna!!

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4.8

4.8 (2522)

$31 to $50

Contemporary European

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

Matthew's is one of Jacksonville's most distinctive gourmet restaurants. The refined atmosphere and innovative cuisine have made Matthew's one of North Florida's most awarded restaurants for over two decades. For the enjoyment of all our guests, appropriate dress for the dining room is Business Casual (no sneakers, shorts, t-shirts or tattered clothing). Last seating is at 9PM.

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Rick

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent experience. William was a true professional with the right amount of attention and courtesy. Thank you for making our anniversary celebration a great memory.

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