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O-ku Jacksonville Beach, Jacksonville Beach, FL

O-ku Jacksonville Beach

4.7
4.7
410 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
O-Ku provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrees and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space. The beachside location with waterfront and rooftop dining offers traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, sourcing seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients.

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2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 49 times today

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Jacksonville Beach

  • Cross street

    4th Ave North and 1st St North

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 410 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Hot spot

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    little loud but really nice atmosphere otherwise !
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mario was the best server and the food was amazing
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our reservation was running late due to prior tables camping at tables. The server proceeded to apologize with appetizers and dessert on the house. Then the manager also gifted us a gift certificate to apologize. I can’t say enough about how the staff went above and beyond to make up for the delayed seating! Will 100% recommend this restaurant to everyone!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Job to Joseph and Maxey Joy. Food and service were impeccable!!
  5. SunDevil

    Jacksonville

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent and our server Caroline was terrific! Great experience.
  6. jemejo

    Jacksonville

    87 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    nice location with average sushi and mismanagement from kitchen to service … potential that’s unrealized so far
  7. Inspired

    Jacksonville

    50 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    OK, let's just start with the great, which was the best hot rock A-5 wagyu experience I've had in a long time. My only complaint is the use of butter to the hot rock instead of wagyu tallow or something as the butter overpowers the flavor of the steak, but we started with 4oz and I was hard pressed to not order more. There also was a great roll we had which had CAB steak on it and I wasn't excited when it was ordered but it was very flavorful. I really think pickled wasabi is a great menu differentiator and I've had it at other O-Ku locations and this didn't disappoint as well. The Madai sashimi was also very fresh and enjoyable. However, I truly think this place needs some revamping of the menu. The special maki rolls centered around spicy versions of tuna and you otherwise had to choose expensive special nigiri options. The entree options were not very extensive either. They did make a special standard tuna roll for our daughter though but otherwise not a very kid friendly menu but maybe that's by design but in a beach area people always have their kids. I'd also like to mention the spicy tuna on the tostada was a tad fishy but again it could have been just for the one piece I received. Lots of potential here though and great corner location, and hope to check out the rooftop bar next time.
  8. JAMn

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The best sushi I’ve found since we moved here 7 years ago. The salmon was amazing, especially Sake Dreams. Also loved Kobe Style, O-toro Spoons, and Usuzukuri. The service was wonderful, everyone was so friendly and informative, and the restaurant faces the Jax Beach Fishing Pier, which is great for people watching! Can’t wait to go back!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Overall it was a good experience. Prices are high but worth it for the sushi rolls which were excellent. The rest of the menu was good but next time I would order more sushi rolls and skip the rest. Good for special occasions.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our table was not ready when we arrived, but Bryan the GM went above and beyond to not only make up for the delay, but provide the most exceptional experience I’ve had at a restaurant of this caliber in a long time! Fantastic food, fantastic experience! Thank you!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience, start Finnish. Mario amazing server. I don’t drink alcohol and he had a amazing drink made for me food amazing
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience5
    The food & ambiance at O-Ku are phenomenal also . We had a reservation, but the table they wanted to seat us at still had people sitting there so even though we made a reservation we waited 30 minutes. Typically, it wouldn’t matter to me, except for the fact this specific night I was taking my grandparents out to dinner and hated they had to stand and wait…. Hence the reason we made the reservation. Just something they should look out for if they are going to willing reservations to be made.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love to sit upstairs and watch the sunset. Beautiful views all around, great breeze, and the service and food is amazing. 
  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is amazing Went for daughters graduation dinner they gave her a congratulations card sognbex by staff and a dessert on the house Made her feel special
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Holy. Freaking. Cow. This place is absolutely AMAZING! This was my first time checking it out and everything was top notch from the view, to the service, drinks and food. It wasn’t very easy on the wallet but who cares when it was far beyond expectations! If you haven’t tried this place out, do yourself a favor and make a reservation!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Josh was the best! He was super nice and had great menu recommendations. We had a mix of small plates, sashimi, and sushi and all of the food was fantastic.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food & service. The Sake Dreams Nigiri was my favorite!
  18. Tony

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food! This is one of my favorite restaurants.
  19. BobT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best sushi that I have had in the US. They characterize themselves as "modern Japanese". It is an apt description if they add the word, "refined". They have updated techniques and ingredients while maintaining a strong Japanese base with absolute freshness. Their focus is on small bites and sushi - Japanese tapas. The service was wonderful and attentive. Mario, our server, kept the proper pacing and was helpful and engaging. Wine, saki, beer and innovative cocktail list was well put together and reasonably priced. Plan ahead. It is a hard reservation to score.
  20. Fords05

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    We had a great lunch experience. Great food, music and view!
  21. AlexandreP

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server Mario is the best ever!!!!! He makes the dining experience so much better!
  22. JKBIII

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, service, and ambience. Rooftop dining is a must.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seated in the main dining room. Service was very attentive. Good presentation of food. Fresh sashimi. A variety of cocktails and NA options. Very loud. Will return.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiters were great, service is quick and once dishes are ready they come out. Drinks are great! Absolutely loved it! Especially going for the dinner rush it went quick
  25. KaGe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mario was amazing! Will definitely return! Food was fantastic!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a fabulous experience. The food and serve were fantastic! We celebrated our engagement and they went the extra mile for us. Will not hesitate to be back soon! Thanks for a great meal and experience.
  27. GraceE

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing quality sushi and Joseph gave us great service! If we are ever back in Jax beach we will definitely return!
  28. PaulD

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The food was very good. The drinks were fantastic.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience4
    Excellent service but the food quality was dissapointing and overpriced. The sushi rice quality for the nigiri and sushi rolls is probably one of the worst I've had. It was really mushy and super sticky. You should be able to see the grains of rice but instead they were so smushed together like no one cared. The Hokkaido nigiri would be perfect with some brown butter or a touch of lime zest but it was fishy and bland. Very dissapointed in the quality of food with the money we spent here. I'm glad I didn't pay more to try the very expensive Uni and Otoro because leading up to it, everything was dissapointing. I do think the Wagyu Topanyaki was the star dish, but very very overpriced. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back unless to grab a couple of cocktails. I do think this place has potential. Just needs more creativity with the flavors and rice quality. Don't come here for food, come here for cocktails. Again, please note, our waiter was incredible and made our experience better!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service… we enjoyed our experience. Just missing green tea offerings from the menu… else everything was great! Thanks for the experience O-ku!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, fun atmosphere. Tobanyaki is the best
  32. ReshemaC

    DO NOT USE

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved it! The drinks were phenomenal and the food was so tasty and well made. We will be back.
  33. LeeAnnA

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A must go!! Absolutely the best sushi I have ever had. Large variety. Our server Gabby was outstanding! She was knowledgeable, offered suggestions, professional and friendly. Can’t say enough great things about Cole the Bartender. Can’t wait to go back.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Was very nice. Was a bit windy and the music was a tad loud to talk over by the bar. The sushi is so fresh.
  35. GrahamJ

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service, 10/10 for great sushi in the Jax Beach area.
  36. LindaI

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The server Mario was fantastic assisted with menu choices. Wonderful food experience however music too loud. Found ourselves having to repeat ourselves by the time the restaurant filled up noise was above beyond. Parking was challenging wish they had valet. Will go back for food but if it’s too loud may not be our regular place.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gabby was fabulous! The sushi isn’t your typical sushi. In a positive way it’s exceptional. The cocktails are wonderful and different.
  38. ChloeO

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food quality is spectacular and the sashimi is so fresh. Overall the restaurant is great but it’s really hard finding parking to get to the restaurant.
  39. BillC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Small plates tapas style but Japanese inspired. The pork belly was astounding.
  40. Lisie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Walking in was breathtaking it’s a beautiful restaurant. The staff was super friendly and professional. Now the food was to die for. I’ll definitely be back!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided

FAQs

O-ku Jacksonville Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (904) 694-2770.

O-ku Jacksonville Beach is rated 4.7 stars by 410 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 49 times today
Google Map for O-ku Jacksonville Beach

502 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Additional information

  • Cross street

    4th Ave North and 1st St North

  • Neighborhood

    Jacksonville Beach

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Resort Casual

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Chef Billy Brannen

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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