The Blue Fish Restaurant

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   matt

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Very good restaurant with even better sevice.. I recommend this establishment highly to those visiting the area.

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   Foodie

   Jacksonville

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   Always nice a little slow on getting drinks out

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   RicksReviews

   Las Vegas

   27 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   27 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall3food2service2ambience4

   There was no one at the door when we arrived and had to look for the hostess. Our appetizers and main courses were served almost simultaneously. The fish was tough (seemed frozen). The experience seemed rushed, the server took away our knives with the appetizer plates and then forgot to return with replacements. Our check was set on the table before the server had asked whether we cared for coffee or desert. Meh….

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall2food1service4ambience3

   3 of the four meals were cold and had No flavor at all. One dish had rice that was not cooked.

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   MaryH

   Jacksonville

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   Food was excellent as well as service. Appreciate the nearby parking.

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   CourtneyC

   Jacksonville

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 17, 2022

   overall3food2service2ambience1

   Service was mediocre at best. The food was nothing to write home about. I will say that the drink was good but it was hard to hold a conversation with it being so loud. We will more than likely not go back unless one of our friend or family really wanted to go.

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   SusanP

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 15, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Very nice brunch experience. Food, service, quality…. All outstanding!

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   MadisonL

   Charleston

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2022

   overall3food4service3ambience3

   Great food! Oysters, crab dip, shrimp and grits and dinner specials were great. Service could have been better. Our waitress was very attentive, but had to wait awhile for drinks and food to come out and kitchen staff bringing food out were disorganized sending plates before fully plated. Would give another try again because food was great!

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   AnaD

   Atlanta

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2022

   overall5food4service4ambience5

   Overall good, I would go back again. My husbands swordfish was excellently prepared. Calamari had too much breading in my opinion. Service was pretty good as well.

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    Nikki

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Appreciate the accommodation of added guest & time change to my reservation.

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The quiche of the day was delicious and we got complimentary bowl of fruit and sampling of donut cake. Service was good and mimosas for 1.50 was a very nice treat!

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    Teresa

    Jacksonville

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Outdoor seating was nice. The oysters were disappointing, very small. Overall, the service was good, just sporadic. Our waitress was attentive at times and absent at other times. The arugula and pear salad was wonderful. The entrees were very tasty, but served lukewarm. We have dined here a few times and like the food, but things are not consistent.

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13. KG

    KarenG

    Jacksonville

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Happy Hour was great. Drinks were not watered/fruity down. Appetizers we’re good, not to filling to overpower delicious entrees

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    AmyG

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience2

    Overall, we had a good experience at Blue Fish. The food was good, overpriced for portion sizes in my opinion, but tasty. We had great service with a really nice waitress. Unfortunately, it was very loud due a couple of very loud gentleman at the bar. Their conversation and laughter could be heard throughout the entire restaurant. Several groups kept looking over at them, but they never got the hint. Our table had to practically yell to speak to one another. Also, when there was no toilet paper in the ladies room which is never good (there's only one stall and the sink and paper towels are outside of the stall). Maybe keep an extra in there so that people aren't left stranded with no options.

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    Bdubnjax

    Jacksonville

    105 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    105 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience1

    I made a reservation for outdoor patio for Mother's day. It never mentioned that the outdoor patio was only for larger parties. There were only 2 of us and we got seated out front on the sidewalk. We did not plan to share our dining experience with every passerby. Our reservation was at 10:30 AM. That's when they opened. I ordered corn beef hash. I was told they were out already. Who would have eaten it already? The staff? Overall, it did not meet expectation for a Mother's Day brunch. It was an sverage brunch experience. It was disappointing as a friend of mine had recommended the restaurant

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience5

    Everything was great except for the computer going down. Had to wait an hour extra to pay before leaving.

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    RobertB

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food , ambience and customer service. Jennifer our waitress was awesome!

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was friendly, food was amazing

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    DebS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience3

    First our Waiter was superb. Can't take away from his service and fantastic attitude. However, the cook had a bad day and the food is pricey for what you get. Salmon undercooked. Fried shrimp overcooked. Mac and cheese delicious! Lobster ravioli delicious. Cheeseburger egg rolls, pretty good. Oysters Rockefeller very good.

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20. BK

    BillK

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good food good libations Nice setting great service

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience4

    First, the hostess admitted forgetting to tell the waitress that we were even there, so over 15 min before even seeing a waitress. Then they are out of calamari so we order the egg rolls, which they deliver to the wrong table and then inform us they are out of it. Bread was stale, no condiments on the table like salt and pepper. Waitress and manager were apologetic but it just seems this level of failure is a management problem. Our waitress was great and worked as hard as she could to make up for the experience. They offered free desserts and of course they were out of the daily special. Food was bland, ravioli was over cooked, the bread pudding was delicious. We spent over 2 hours there, was not worth the $218.00 for 5 people at all which is a shame because there isn’t much good seafood in this area of town.

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    HelenA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    great place to eat, food and service is awesome, complements to Scott the chef.

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    Virginia

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience1

    Took us 10 minutes after we got food to get them to bring us silverware and napkins. Food was average. Pricey

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    LindaB

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience3

    We are vacationing in the area and specifically made a return trip to this restaurant based on our wonderful experience we enjoyed last year. This year fell way below our expectations. Our waitress was inattentive. We had to ask multiple times for water, silverware and at one point she became argumentative regarding our questions on one of the dessert items. My family and I approach the service industry with grace knowing many establishments are struggling following the Covid shut downs and staff shortages. I believe a server can make or break a customers dining experience. The food was first class but the service on this occasion was a huge let down.

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    Popeyeneedshisspinach

    Jacksonville

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Salmon was cooked to perfection as medium rare is hard to achieve. No carb requested so they gave me double spinach is a winner. Fried Oyster, Caesar salad was fantastic with the oysters not over cooked. My one minor complaint is that my last bite of Fried Oyster cut the roof of my mouth as it still had a shell fragment stuck to the Oyster. Price is reasonable at Blue Fish, and we have been to restaurants like Bistro AIX that have gotten out of control on pricing. The one challenge to dining at Blue Fish is parking. I normally drop my wife off to claim the table and I drive around for the next 10 to 15 minutes and pray someone pulls out of a parking place.

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    ShayW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Food is good but overpriced. Mixed drinks not so much.

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27. AB

    AnthonyB

    Jacksonville

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Excellent food. Oysters were outstanding and the Grouper blackened with lump crap was top notch

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Blue Fish was wonderful as always. We sat in the courtyard next to the fountain and it was lovely. The service was excellent and, most importantly, my date was very impressed with our neighborhood and our neighborhood's best restaurant. Thanks Blue Fish 😊

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    Babs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service was prompt even on a busy Friday night. I had snapper with lemon and capers and my guest had shrimp and grits. Both dishes were served promptly. The warm rolls ahead of dinner were soft and delicious. The cheesecake brownie with 2 scoops of ice cream was so very delicious--we shared and enjoyed every bite. I would recommend Blue Fish to anyone who would like to know an excellent place to dine.

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    PetersA03

    Jacksonville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was great as always, but it’s a little too pricey.

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    KarenM

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Our server was excellent. He anticipated our needs, and his service was outstanding. The food was very good. An overall memorable night.

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    WendellP

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Service was great, friendly, had seared scallops and shrimp with white cheddar Mac and cheese. Very good.

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33. DN

    DraganaN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Wonderful place, and dogs are welcome! Our dogs enjoyed it!

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience3

    Went on Sunday for brunch. Wait was a little longer than expected but with the party size of 8, we understood. First time at the restaurant and decided that if you are in a time crunch, not the place to go. Food was great. Service was a bit slow because of another function at the restaurant. All in all, good dining experience and just need to make reservation during a slow time for me.

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    Steph

    Jacksonville

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Bluefish is always a great option. the different preparation options for different fish are wonderful. great salads. great oysters. wait staff very knowledgeable. Just a bit short-handed, but who isn't? and very loud with the bridal shower pouring out around us for pictures, but fun!!!

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36. LK

    LisaK

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    The Rainbow Curry is amazing with the fish selections! Maine lobster ravioli was also remarkable

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    DeeZee

    Columbus

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience4

    I ordered a starter appetizer and an entree. After about 15 minutes, my waiter informed me that my appetizer would be out momentarily. Imagine my surprise when, a few minutes later, my entree was delivered, followed shortly by the appetizer! My waiter stopped by a few minutes later to ask how things were. Both full plates were on the table. I noted that we had a timing problem with both arriving virtually simultaneously. He said not to worry, that he would take care of it and left. In the meantime I continued to eat my appetizer. He again stopped by in a few minutes to ask how things were. I pointed out that by the time I finished my appetizer, my entrée would be cold. He offered to take it back to the kitchen to keep it warm. Since this was fish which would not benefit from sitting under a heat lamp, I stated that I would like the entrée to be redone. My waiter looked startled and said he wasn’t sure that that could be done but he would ask. I continued to eat my appetizer When my waiter returned, he informed me that yes, the kitchen would prepare a fresh entrée. When my second entrée came out a short while later, I had still not finished my appetizer. It took another five minutes to finish before I could start the entrée. I need to note that I had come for dinner following a very long, busy day. I came to Jacksonville on a business trip and was looking forward to a relaxing, reasonably paced dinner, not one I had to wolf down like I was at a fast food restaurant. I was taken aback that my waiter did not seem to recognize this, or to see that the delivery of the entrée first, appetizer second, posed an execution problem. I at least saw some service recovery when the price of the appetizer was deducted from my final check. So all in all, a mediocre experience. The food was decent, with the appetizer being better than the entrée. I doubt I would choose to eat here again given that there are so many other choices in the area.

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    WilliamS

    Jacksonville

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2022

    overall4food2service4ambience4

    We live in the area and eat at Blue Fish often, it’s one of our favorites. Mostly lunch dates with friends and family with wine of course. However much we like Blue Fish lately things seem a little off. On one recent lunch I ordered my favorite Baha Fish Tacos and had to send them Back the fish was very undercooked. Yesterday I ordered the Blackened Fish Sandwich and when it arrived the bun was soaked through and soggy falling apart. No body likes soggy buns. After our waitress got me a new bun, it was a good sandwich. Both of these recent incidents cause me to think there is a lack of attention to quality in the kitchen staff that hasn’t been there in years past. We still like Blue Fish and are not giving up on them…….yet.

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    BrianG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was great. We will be back, next time we are in Jax.

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    Shadow

    Birmingham

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    The food was well prepared and delicious. The Server was attentive and efficient.

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