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

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Jacksonville / Northeast Florida? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Rue Saint-Marc

4.9

4.9 (1795)

$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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Kirkland

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service with amazing food in a quaint, upscale atmosphere.

Serenity Lounge

4.7

4.7 (29)

$30 and under

Japanese

Jacksonville Beach

About the restaurant

Escape to Serenity Lounge, where culinary artistry meets a sophisticated ambiance. Experience MediterrAsian fusion, blending Mediterranean warmth with Japanese delicacy. Under the guidance of renowned Chef Tran, our dishes offer an explosion of exotic flavors.

Our space is meticulously designed, combining modern elegance with cozy intimacy. Candlelight enhances the sleek furnishings, creating an inviting yet refined atmosphere. Whether you're enjoying a romantic evening, a lively gathering with friends, or a moment of solitude, Serenity Lounge is the perfect backdrop.
Savor our signature cocktails, expertly crafted to complement our culinary creations. Each sip enhances your dining experience. As the evening unfolds, let our gentle music transport you to a realm of relaxation.

Please note that our Hookah and Cigar Lounge is 21+

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Nicole

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

The bartender Erica was so sweet! The Brussels sprouts were really good, my drink was perfect, nice crowd, chill vibes and the DJ was great. Would definitely go back.

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Evening Escape at Serenity Lounge

13 Gypsies

4.8

4.8 (597)

$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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JEFFREY

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Get experience. Took some family members for their first time. We shared about 10 dishes. All of them were great. Wine selection was limited, but will definitely return.

The Cowford Chophouse

4.7

4.7 (3354)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

Cowford Chophouse embodies the Best of the American Chophouse. The finest USDA Prime steak, mouthwatering, buttery lobster and ocean-fresh seafood are prepared to perfection, exact to order. Our selection offers abundant marbling, juiciness, tenderness, and superior flavor. Our hand–crafted cocktails and extensive wine list make decisions just a little harder, but satisfaction guaranteed. Experience the warm and intimate surroundings of a preferred fine dining restaurant.

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stacey

Dined 2 days ago

This was one of the best steakhouses I have ever eaten at. The filet was so flavorful. The salmon was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be going back. Excellent service, excellent cocktails. A real treat.

CatalunaJax

4.6

4.6 (322)

$31 to $50

European

Baymeadows

About the restaurant

Discover a culinary voyage like never before at Jacksonville's latest sensation! This groundbreaking restaurant and bar seamlessly blend the rich flavors of Italian, Spanish, and Mediterranean cuisine within the opulent confines of one of the city's most breathtaking dining spaces. Boasting over 6,000 square feet of luxurious ambiance, the venue underwent a multi-million-dollar transformation, culminating in the creation of two exquisite bars, an enchanting 250-seat dining room, and captivating lighting and decor. The carefully curated menu promises a gastronomic symphony featuring succulent steaks, fresh seafood, and artisanal pasta, complemented by an international selection of wines and cocktails that span the spectrum from classic to cutting-edge, including both clarified and craft concoctions. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that transcends boundaries and sets a new standard for dining excellence in Jacksonville.

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AmberVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Great place with incredible food. The ambiance is like no other in Jacksonville. We love the deep house music. I enjoy dressing up. We had two Veuve bottles with sparklers for my birthday!

La Nouvelle

4.9

4.9 (657)

$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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RosemaryCVIP

Dined 3 days ago

First time visitors and were so lucky to have Dean as our server. He was incredibly professional and knowledgeable. In addition to his ability to answer all our food questions, he shared the restaurant is ranked as a top 100 for brunch. So now we have to try brunch which we know will be phenomenal after the magnificent dinner we all enjoyed. Thank you Dean

RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Jacksonville

4.6

4.6 (2275)

$31 to $50

American

Baymeadows

About the restaurant

The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the third floor of RH Jacksonville, a 70,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our selection of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and curated wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe.

For group dining inquiries, please email: jacksonvillehospitality@rh.com

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AmberVIP

Dined 3 days ago

I absolutely love it here. The lunchtime lighting with the rooftop atrium feel is spectacular. The fountains are so peaceful and it feels like Italy with the olive trees. I come here on dates with my hubs and for brunches with my gal pals.

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4.9

4.9 (6796)

$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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DeniseVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We first moved to Saint Augustine 7 years ago and we're provided a gift card to this beautiful gem downtown - this is the place we go whenever we're celebrating a special occasion - last night it was for my birthday and we both ordered the Catch of the Day which was a broiled swordfish which was served with a wonderful assortment of flavors -

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Mezza Luna

4.8

4.8 (1931)

$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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Paola

Dined 2 days ago

We recently dined at Mezza Luna and had a fantastic experience! The ambiance was warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxing evening. We started with a burrata appetizer that was absolutely delicious. For the main dish, we had the scallops with risotto, which were cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. To top it all off, we enjoyed an extremely delicious chocolate mousse for dessert. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we were comfortable throughout our meal. I highly recommend Mezza Luna for anyone looking for a wonderful dining experience!

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Culhane's Irish Pub & Restaurant- Atlantic Beach

4.7

4.7 (143)

$30 and under

Irish

Atlantic Beach

About the restaurant

Culhane’s Irish Pub & Restaurant is a place of camaraderie where old friends meet new friends.
Featured on Food Network's “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.”
Voted best Irish Pub, Sports, Fish N' Chips, Reuben & Ultimate Brunch destination!
The Sisters were born and raised in county Limerick, Ireland.
It exemplifies the best of Irish hospitality, where we are devoted to excellent comfort food, service, and great European pints while enjoying lively events, sports and more!
A Modern International Sports Pub showing Six Nations Rugby, English Premier League, and Football games on 30 Monster HD TV's!
We look forward to your visit at the pub. Slainte!

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Chris

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Culhaines consistently delivers good food and drink in a lively atmosphere.

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