City Grille & Raw Bar

City Grille & Raw Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   David VIP

   Jacksonville24 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Our food was excellent and our server friendly, knowledgeable and professional The bar looks amazing, would definitely like to visit there another time. But we were seated in the first dining room (just beyond the bar area) and if we return, I will request seating in the back dining room. The front dining room is mostly tables side by side in a long, shallow alcove. There are, I believe, 3 tables for 2 with a table for 4 between each. It does not make for intimate dining - it is, in fact, the opposite.. You cannot speak freely without tables on both sides being right on top of your conversation (and vice versa - NEVER my goal, can't stand that, especially in fine dining.) It would be perfect if they took out the fourtops in the alcove and simply added one more double, which would allow them all more privacy. (That would be much easier for the servers as well, who have to maneuver a bit to get close enough to each table to serve without being in the laps of adjacent diners.) The alcove is also the style of dining which is flat against the wall so that someone (half the party) faces the wall the entire time, which feels a little claustrophobic to me, but I realize it probably doesn't bother others. The other tables in the front dining area would be fine, but this night they were put together banquet-style in a long line for a large group. Otherwise, the meal was wonderful If you have a couple of drinks, an appetizer and dessert, be prepared to pay about $100pp before tip.
   

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   Arnold VIP

   Jacksonville73 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent Meal. Ambiance was great & our server was terrific. Food was awesome with a reasonable price. Great menu with lots of choices. My only issue is that it was somewhat noisy due to nearby tables but overall a great experience. Highly recommend it.
   

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   David VIP

   Jacksonville33 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant is consistently providing a great dining experience. The cuisine and service are top rated. I would recommend City Grille as a go-to for a special occasion.
   

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   Melissa

   San Francisco1 review

   3.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   Visited restaurant on Mother's day, the restaurant was full but where I was sat with my Mom in an alcove was unbearably loud. It was like having to shout to try and talk. Food was very good but would not go back if seated in same area
   

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   Mark

   Jacksonville1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Faith was a great server! Very attentive and friendly. The bar staff is the best! Oysters are the best anywhere!
   

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   LynnS VIP

   New York City176 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a great experience at City Grille!Food and service are always professional and pleasant!
   

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   Ken

   Jacksonville4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and service were absolutely Amazing. Loved the Mother’s Day fixed menu. So many amazing choices.
   

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   Brent

   Jacksonville4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My 2nd time dining here and it’s one of my favorite Jacksonville restaurants. We spilled a glass of water on an app that was just brought to our table, which was completely our fault, so I ordered an app to replace the one we ruined. The restaurant didn’t charge us for the 2nd app. The service here is top notch, McKenzie was very attentive and made sure we all had what we needed / wanted. The food from apps, to 2nd course, to the main event were all outstanding. Last time I ordered the Lamb and it was very good. This time I ordered the NY Strip and it was cooked to the right temp and tasted great. Other dishes we were served were the Nola Oysters, Buratta Caprese, Potato Leek Soup, Braised Short Ribs, and Chicken Saltemboca. All plates were fantastic and we highly recommend. The ambiance is intimate with several rooms that make it seem like you’re dining in a smaller restaurant, but all the rooms combined make it a larger restaurant. The decor and lighting are perfect. Apps were low to high teens and main dishes were from low twenties up to fifties. Go here, you’ll enjoy the experience.
   

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   Knadia

   Georgia3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a very nice time. We're in Jacksonville to celebrate my husband's birthday and attend a concert in the park. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Our server, Faith, was amazing. The food was delicious. My husband had the half rack of lamb and I ordered the ōra king salmon, both cooked medium, per the chef recommendation. We'll be returning for brunch Sunday.
   

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    Buzz

    Jacksonville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Pasha was amazing. Coursed dinner without opening the menu. Wine pairings were impeccable.
    

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