Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies 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!

Llama Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2400)

$31 to $50

Peruvian

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :
We have 10 tables in our dining room and can accommodate a maximum of 5 people for any reservations .

IMPORTANT NOTE : DUE TO LIMITED CAPACITY AND LACK OF LOBBY WE REQUEST NO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 8

Llama is an intimate space, please be conscious of noise levels in consideration for other parties dining with us and their respective occasions.

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John

Dined 3 days ago

Gabe took care of us and he was fantastic. Food was outstanding as usual. Best restaurant in St Augustine!

Rue Saint-Marc

4.9

4.9 (1662)

$50 and over

French

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

Rue Saint-Marc is a modern French Bistro 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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Charles

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing experience! Bar and wait staff were exceptional - friendly, professional, and just good at what they do. Best dinner experience I’ve had in years. New favorite restaurant!!

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4.9

4.9 (435)

$50 and over

Seafood

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

Located inside Jacksonville's Mayo Clinic, M Brothers is the newest venture by the Medure Brothers, Chef Matthew and David Medure. Our menu has a focus on fresh seafood with an Asian and Mediterranean flair. Visit our lounge for a craft cocktail or select a bottle of wine from our extensive list. Serving Lunch and Dinner Monday - Saturday.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

It was a great experience, great atmosphere, great service by Destiny, piano back ground music very nice , and the food was really good Exceed our expectations. Recommended

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Short Rib & Pappardelle

4.7

4.7 (212)

$30 and under

Grill

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

"The true essence of an Asado engages family & friends long before the food hits the table."

ASADO LIFE is a full-service, experience-driven waterfront restaurant. Our passion is to create Argentine inspired, live fire Asado dining along St. Augustine's San Sebastián river.

Dining experiences include our: Waterfront Asado, 6:30p or 7p; Gaucho-style Asador's Club, 6:30p; Chef's Table Experience, 6:30p; and Barcuterie, 7:30p.

We only offer one seating per time slot so that our guests may relax and enjoy their evening. Our bar reopens at 5:30p for our dinner guests that wish to arrive early for a drink.

Our Asados are planned in advance to ensure we create the best experience possible for our guest. We are unable to accept cancellations or changes within 72 hours of the scheduled Asado.

Our Asados are rain or shine occasions. We have covered dining areas in the event of rain. Please dress to your comfort level for outdoor dining.

We do not allow outside wine or beverages.

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Wayne

Dined 3 days ago

Great food! We sat outside for my wife's Birthday lunch and loved the view. The flies were a little annoying and just an FYI if you decide to dine outdoors you should be prepared to smell like BBQ smoke for the rest of the day (which we didn't mind).Our waitress was mediocre . She took a while to come back between drink refills/orders. She also left without telling us so a new waiter had to come finish up with us. Other than that our experience was nice. We will be back with friends!

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4.7

4.7 (269)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Ponte Vedra Beach

About the restaurant

Accepting reservations for Lunch and Dinner. Please call us for parties larger than 10 people.

Argyle brings the coastal chic vibe to Ponte Vedra Beach, serving Contemporary American fare with a focus on local FL ingredients. The menu will be an extension of Chef Blackford's personality and passion for cooking. He loves tradition and technique, and strives to enhance your dining experience through his food. The menu is constantly evolving to showcase the freshest ingredients available at that time. You will recognize many of his items by name, but after the first bite, it will be clear how he can make them shine. Chef prepares many of our breads in-house, as well as tortillas, salad dressings, pickles, and pastas. Ingredients are carefully sourced to bring out the best in each dish. Guests can enjoy our meticulously curated wine/cocktail list to enhance the dining experience while the visual opulence and décor creates a swanky vibe to transport you to a good time.

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Mollyvip

Dined 5 days ago

Bartender Alex is excellent and makes the best martinis in PVB, and our server Skye was fantastic. We were celebrating two birthdays and they helped make our evening perfect.

True Food Kitchen - Jacksonville

4.6

4.6 (1398)

$30 and under

American

Baymeadows

About the restaurant

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Jacksonville guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located in Jacksonville at The St. Johns Town center. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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Mary Anne

Dined 5 days ago

True Food’s menu is fabulous: so many varied dishes plus seasonal offerings makes every visit delicious and enjoyable. A great place to meet a friend because everyone’s tastebuds will find something amazing.

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4.6

4.6 (191)

$50 and over

Japanese

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

Norikase is Jacksonville’s NEWEST modern Japanese restaurant, conveniently located next to Tinseltown movie theater off Southside. Whether you are looking for a place to unwind, a business gathering, or planning a date night, it offers an upscale dining room with an ambiance of sleek sophistication and contemporary decor. Our ingredients are sourced from Japan, ensuring the freshest and highest quality fish. It is also a great place to grab a craft cocktail at the newly renovated bar! Since we are in the soft opening phase, reservations are recommended to provide the best hospitality.

Norikase is also the FIRST IN JAX restaurant to offer an omakase experience, where skilled chefs curate a 15-17 course menu directly in front of you. A chef-to-guest intimate experience in a speakeasy setting. The concept of omakase, meaning "I leave it up to you," promises a one-of-a-kind dining adventure. Please make your omakase experience through Tock.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Nothing short of amazing as per usual! Service was excellent , new fall menu items were great, not overdoing the fall-ness pallet but subtle & delicious.

Oaxaca Club

4.6

4.6 (349)

$30 and under

Mexican

Jacksonville Beach

About the restaurant

Contemporary Mexican Cuisine in a modern setting. Curated Mezcal and Tequila menus to match authentic Oaxacan and regional Mexican food.

At Oaxaca Club, each dish tells a story of ancient recipes and cooking techniques passed down through generations. From our traditional hand-made piquín, verde, and chipotle salsas, to our delicate Aguachile Amarillo with fresh serranos and quelites, to our hearty bone-in braised short-rib birria, we see it as our mission to capture the essence of Oaxaca's endless love affair with food, and bring a little piece of Oaxaca to you.
Similar to wine, Mezcal reflects where it's grown; in Oaxaca's sun-soaked hills and rugged valleys, ancient agave plants absorb the region's rich volcanic soils, imbuing the spirit with a subtle earthiness.

Our carefully curated menu is always evolving with the seasons, ensuring each visit brings the freshest and most vibrant flavors to your table and to those you share it with.

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Melanievip

Dined 3 days ago

Great service for our party of 8. The food and drinks were delicious!

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Carne Asada a la Lena

The Goat - Tapas and Bar

4.4

4.4 (298)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Jacksonville Beach

About the restaurant

Food and drink create a feeling of community. The feeling that happens in good company with conversation, a glass of wine and sharing a bite. Passion, balance, and clarity is what drives the beliefs behind The Goat. Our cuisine here is traveled, it's our purpose to stay authentic with the ingredients from the regions with a modern hand. We encourage you to explore our artfully played wine list, a seasonal craft beer or handcrafted cocktail to round your experience at The Goat.

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Mac1vip

Dined on Jul 11, 2024

Great food great service and we always go to play bingo for First sisters on the first Thursday of every month. It’s very entertaining.

Bazille - Nordstrom St. Johns Town Center

4.2

4.2 (723)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Baymeadows

About the restaurant

Bold flavors elevate beloved bistro classics in chic and inviting Bazille. Meet up with friends at the bar for internationally sourced wines and handcrafted cocktails. Stay for appetizers, salads, brick-oven pizzas and our tempting housemade desserts.

Bazille is located on the 2nd floor of Nordstrom in St John Town Center, the stunning dining room provides the perfect backdrop of the Bazille groundbreaking menu, featuring floor to ceiling windows over-viewing a dramatic sunset.

Join us for Brunch on weekends

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MaryFrances

Dined on Aug 21, 2024

Haven’t eaten here since before Covid. How sad, this use to be such a popular spot, always packed. We made reservations for 2, arrived 15 minutes early and were shocked only 4 tables occupied. We were seated immediately, our waiter was very prompt & polite. My husband had the special the sirloin sandwich & crab soup, which he was very pleased; and I had the chicken tacos & salad. Very unusual ground chicken but well seasoned.

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Experience

Weekend Brunch 11am-3pm

Experience

Happy Hour at the Bazille!

Experience

Wine Wednesdays

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