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O-ku Jacksonville Beach, Jacksonville Beach, FL

O-ku Jacksonville Beach

4.9
4.9
547 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

7:00 PM


Booked 57 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, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 547 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Best Overall

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Best Food

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Innovative

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Hot spot

547 Reviews
  1. Kimi3000

    Jacksonville

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and ambience are very good, but not to the level I was expecting based on previous reviews. The waiter could have been more helpful providing suggestions or guidance on menu items since the selections were so vast. The appetizers definitely outshined the rolls. Next time, I'll likely skip the sushi rolls altogether and only order appetizers as the rolls were only OK. My cocktail was delicious. Loved the rooftop seating as well.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and ambience! Will definitely go back.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Slow service and very expensive for what we got Will not be going back

    1 person found this helpful

  4. AmyL

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful dinner. The service and food was exceptional. Will definitely go back

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  5. RachelH

    Jackson Hole

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best sushi in Jacksonville hands down. Amazing atmosphere and every dish is incredible. Perfect date night spot or night out with the girls! Can’t go wrong.

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  6. Dwight

    Coastal Georgia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food, as close to Nobu as available in Jax but more reasonable and a few things flat out better!

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  7. JimA

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time there and it was excellent. Slightly noisy

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  8. CameronB

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great date night spot! Will definitely come back. Food, service, everything was superb.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great service. Highly recommend! Can’t wait to come back

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food is amazing. You can close your eyes and pick whatever u want on the menu and it will be good. Staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Took my mom for her birthday. Loved it.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    DJ should stay on the rooftop until the sun goes down

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Our waiter Dustin was outstanding ordering for us. We’ll be back

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Oceanside with seared salmon was the best roll I’ve tasted. Delectable smokey flavor! The Bees Knees did not disappoint either!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 recommend for date nights or casual outings for a good drink out on beach. Will be back!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bartender Cam was outstanding! Great experience.Food, Drinks, atmosphere was amazing.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Started with the Wagyu Dumplings which were outta this world. Next we enjoyed the bluefin spoons. Perfect balance and acidity. The hot honey chicken was so moist and portions were on point. Wagyu toast sliders were incredible. Finished with a firecracker roll. Fantastic meal and staff! Thank you chef!!

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  18. RichardD

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I was expecting something that was more upscale. Not enough servers and too many patrons. Mostly young college-type kids at the bar. Service and food took forever. I had bones in my sashimi which I am glad that I caught before swallowing. Took way too long, we had a table but we probably got better service at the bar as the people at the table in back of us still had no food and not sure if they even had drinks after 30 minutes.

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  19. elysearch

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious! And the staff took extra care of us on our anniversary and made us feel so special! I’d rate 6 stars if I could!

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  20. GustavoQ

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING SERVICE! Highly recommend to take somebody for special occasion or simply for great Japanese food! Excellent ambience, right in front of the beach! Great spot!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service, amazing food, and fun. One of the best surprised is the quality of the bar.

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  22. WendyU

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an awesome birthday dinner here. We had a great waiter, John, whom we told about our food restrictions (vegan). He went above & beyond to suggest items & even bring some vegan sauces he’d thought we might like to try. Topped off with a surprise vegan dessert & a birthday card signed by the staff. A night I won’t forget!

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  23. Gracec

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always so fresh and delicious. The vibes are great and the staff is always so friendly.

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  24. 2beachcellarfoodies

    Montana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for my son’s birthday. Cocktails, especially the sweet and Spicy were excellent. Great food and service. Plan ahead, parking is tough

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  25. Bob1947

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly wonderful Japanese style sushi meal, without holding to tradition. The fish is absolutely fresh and the choice far exceeds toro and salmon. The nigiri was fish/uni/ ikura presented in cucumber cups rather than across sushi rice. A very light and tasty approach. Many of the dishes resembled European crudo with multiple elements. The elements happened to be Japanese. Good wine/sake list. The waitstaff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Beleive it or not, save room for dessert!

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  26. Shannon

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easily the best restaurant I’ve been to in Jacksonville. The food was incredible. Every single staff member we came into contact with was friendly, knowledgeable and super on the ball. Will definitely be going back, especially for special occasions.

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  27. RayB

    Atlanta Metro

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose something from just about every section of the varied menu & everything was fresh, well presented & prepared & very tasty. This was a great experience & will definitely be back.

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  28. IrisS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. On a Saturday, loud but to be expected. Will go there again.

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  29. ChefB

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our sixth visit since opening It feels like the quality of the wait staff improved- more professional. Bri was on top of things and Natalie the Sous chef was fantastic and personable Will be back

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  30. Klee

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambience. Overall amazing experience.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time. The food was excellent and well prepared. My waiter was awesome. I’ll definitely be back very soon!

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  32. Southerners

    Nashville

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best sushi in town. The service was superb. If weather permits, try to eat upstairs in the outdoor veranda. It has a great view of the ocean. Happy Hour on weekends!!

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  33. Dominic

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolutely amazing experience. The wait staff made us feel so special, and the food was fantastic!

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  34. Joni

    Jacksonville

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best sushi restaurant I’ve ever been to. Everything is delicious and the staff is great. I can’t wait to go back.

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  35. NicoleM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, service very friendly! We were sitting near the DJ and still it wasn't too loud. Great music and atmosphere. I will definitely be coming back!

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  36. MikeB

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food were amazing! Drinks were very good as well!

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  37. RobertH

    Jacksonville

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding waiter who provided excellent recommendations.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service came good. Nice job to the staff who were most attentive.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    It was ok. Not the best sushi I’ve ever had but it competes well with other Jacksonville sushi restaurants. The noise level was ridiculous mostly due a group of very loud and drunk JAX beach natives. I literally couldn’t hear my dinner date or the server in normal conversation. People dressed very casually…jeans and t-shirt casual…not what I’d expect paying $75+ per person.

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  40. ScotM

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was good. She was knowledgeable about the menu. Gave good suggestions. Food was amazing. Wasn’t one thing that wasn’t phenomenal. The spoons were definitely a hit, tuna app was great and my first taste of Wagyu was worth all the hype.

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  • Cleaning & sanitizing

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

FAQs

O-ku Jacksonville Beach is rated 4.9 stars by 547 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 57 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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