Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Jacksonville

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Jacksonville? 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!

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!

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.

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.

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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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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Experience

Tired of sad desk lunches?

Experience

Late Night & Happy Hour Specials

Experience

Food & Drink Specials

Town Hall

4.8

4.8 (1284)

$30 and under

American

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

Led by two-time James Beard nominee Chef Tom Gray, Town Hall is a community gathering spot for sharing good food and drink in good company in the heart of Historic San Marco. Our contemporary American menu draws inspiration from the seasons and we fill our menu with ingredients from local farms and artisan purveyors. Start with our Cured & Aged meat and cheese tower or Duck Fat Cornbread with spicy slaw. Signature entrees include Housemade Pasta & Sugo, Seared Scallops and Filet Mignon. From our Brunch menu, enjoy classics like Smoked Salmon Toast with Truffled Egg Salad, Crab Cake Benedict, or French Toast to pair with a mimosa or bellini.

Full craft cocktail bar offered with wines from around the world and Jacksonville’s finest local craft beers served in our comfy lounge, bar or intimate full-service dining room. Happy Hour offered daily, private dining and group bookings available. Join us for our weekly themed wine tastings on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:30pm - 7:00pm.

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KennethVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The wahoo fish entre with scallops was perfectly cooked fresh and absolutely delicious!! Great attentive service. Highly recommended!!

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Popular dish

Seared Octopus

Popular dish

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Popular dish

Seared Scallops

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.

Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine - Atlantic Blvd

4.8

4.8 (607)

$30 and under

Thai

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

Blue Orchid was founded to inspire love of Thai cuisine and culture. We aspire to bring you the most amazing and beautiful Thai food you have eaten as well as to expose you to the wondrous hospitality for which Thailand is famous. Come experience our "Thai smiles" for yourself.

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Kathy

Dined 2 days ago

The food was excellent as usual..love Blue Orchid!

III Forks - Jacksonville

4.7

4.7 (3331)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Baymeadows

About the restaurant

III Forks offers USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and world-class wines in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.

Choose from our elegant dining room, private Wine Room Table, lively bar, or soothing patio. III Forks offers the perfect place for your next night out. From a special anniversary to an important business dinner, night out with friends or date night, the staff at III Forks will make sure your evening is perfect.

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Martin or Kristen

Dined 3 days ago

They get five stars all around. The staff was attentive and very helpful. The food was cooked to perfection and the drinks were just perfect. We will definitely return.

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Popular dish

Chicken Fried Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Steak Frites

Experience

III Forks Happy Hour on the Patio

ATHENIAN OWL

4.9

4.9 (316)

$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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Pete

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Dining at The Athenian Owl is a fantastic experience. The food is delicious and freshly made with good portions for each dish. The service is always good and relatively quick, the ambiance and decor are nice and the owners are very friendly and welcoming.

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