Fountain Room - The Blue Fish Restaurant, Jacksonville, FL

The Blue Fish Restaurant, Jacksonville, FL

The Blue Fish Restaurant

Name: The Blue Fish Restaurant
Address: 3551 St Johns Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, United States, 32205
Telephone: (904) 387-0700
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

2106 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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The Blue Fish Restaurant and Oyster Bar is located historic Avondale, one of Jacksonville's most prestigious neighborhoods. Just minutes from downtown Jacksonville, we offer the freshest selections of seafood in creative recipes, including a large variety of specialty oysters, great steaks, fresh catch, and nightly specials. Light plate options available for the smaller appetite. Jacksonville's best Happy Hour 3-6:30pm daily. Al fresco dining available on our patios.. Our wine list is quite affordable with over 60 wines by the glass. We have two full bars with a late-night upstairs club. We are upscale casual and perfect for business or casual dinners, with friends, family or date night. Full banquet facilities available including private dining rooms that seat up to 70.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 26, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(904) 387-0700
Website
http://www.bluefishjax.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Scott King
Catering
We offer full service catering both on and off site.
Private party facilities
Plan you next event in one of our two private dinning rooms. Offering a more casual lounge feel in our Elevated Avondale Room and a more formal experience in our Fountain Room looking out into our New Orleans style courtyard.
Private party contact
Patrick Robinson: (904) 387-0700

Location
3551 St Johns Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Neighborhood
Jacksonville
Cross street
Talbot
Parking details
We offer a valet service Wednesday-Sunday
Public transit
Riverside Trolley Fridays & Saturdays
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,106 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Neighborhood gem
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Seafood
Jacksonville
Neighborhood gem
Jacksonville
Great for outdoor dining
Jacksonville
Great for scenic views

2,106 Reviews

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Haley
West Palm Beach
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food and ambience! Service was good as well
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food4service2ambience5
The food was average Service was good Kayla the waitress had a bad attitude Overall I enjoyed the company of my family and vibe
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Bearington
Atlanta Metro
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food was good, service was great. I would visit again.
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catlady
Jacksonville
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good brunch.lots of choises. Will go back again soon
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JeanineG
Kansas City
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing, oysters large an succulent and the grouper was prepared perfectly. Abby was our server and she was wonderful. Definitely recommend Blue Fish
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BrandiK
Jacksonville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service and atmosphere. The peach smash cocktail was amazing.
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DebbieH
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Candy was the sweetest server I’ve ever had there.
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CarterB
Tampa
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall2food1service5ambience3
The oysters were old and very small and my fish was overcooked
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Paul
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Richard was amazing. Food was phenomenal as always.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall2food5service1ambience3
Food was great. Service not so much…………………………………..
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Calvin
Jacksonville
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
My sides were barely warm enough. Service was slow: took forever for bread to be delivered and water refill wasn’t offered until we were ready to checkout. Restaurant wasn’t very busy. I might return but wouldn’t be my first choice
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Louiev
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, very clean and awesome service and very well organize.
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DavidW
Jacksonville
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience3
great food but I was there well over two hours need to speed up the services
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BrendaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful dinner and excellent service.
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OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience5
Hostess seated our party of 4 beside a group of 10 even though we asked for a table farther away. Other tables were empty and remained so during our meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was fantastic and cooked to perfection, I would most definitely eat here again!
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DominickL
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience2
Unforgettable meal. Just ok. At that price point, there are way better places to go.
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KateT
Phoenix
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my first time here and it won’t be my last. I had the oysters, they were excellent, and the goat cheese salad, and a side of truffle fries. YUMMM! Cool spot to hang out.
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GavinA
Phoenix
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience3
The food is great and reasonably priced! The drinks were tasty. The service and ambience of our table were lackluster. Overall I would definitely recommend it for brunch.
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KittyP
London
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The bar and front room were very loud so we asked to sit in the back room, which is lovely. We sat there for 10 minutes and no waiter. My husband went to the front desk and the greeter poured water for us and said the server would be there soon. We waited another 15 minutes—no server. We finally gave up and told the greeter why—she wasn’t too concerned about the situation. We went somewhere else. I would like to try again but that was a disappointing and very loud experience. Glad it’s so popular—they should hire more servers.
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DavidW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great meal here with the family! Came in for dinner and really enjoyed the experience. The service was top notch, and everything from the appetizers through entrees came out quickly. The food was really good too, I personally had the grilled swordfish it was prepared perfectly, the flavor and texture was exactly what I was hoping for, which can be hard to do with swordfish!
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JDavis
Orlando
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience1
The food was under-salted. Crab benedict was flavorless even with a so-called "cajun" hollandaise. The breakfast potatoes were delicious with a little salt, but the salt shaker didn't work..and when we opened the top, it was all rusty and gross. This place needs a cleaner and a renovation. Broken chairs in the foyer; no attention to environment or detail. Crap corners with junk piled up in the corners of the courtyard. It took 15 minutes or so to be greeted in the back room on a Sunday afternoon. Another large party was very loud and rowdy, and it was hard to hear our conversation (that's not the restaurant's fault). The server took 20 minutes (not even exaggerating) to return our checks to us so we could leave. This place needs an overhaul. It could be a magical dining experience if someone puts a little love and energy into the environment and food and creates a culture of excellence among the servers. It was blase. I want to love this place because it's a stone's throw from our house, but I have given it several tries and have been disappointed each time, unfortunately.
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ScottB
Charleston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was a very nice setting. A little loud, but overall very good experience
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CharlesS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time at Blue Fish as always!!!! Thank you!
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JA66
Jacksonville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was fabulous! Server (Paul) was very knowledgeable. Will be back.
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judyh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Paul was an excellent server, attentive, funny and always there.
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SteveF
Atlanta Metro
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice dining experience in a cool neighborhood. Starters (oysters, blue crab soup) were excellent. Halibut special could have used a bit more flavor and heavy fried rice side was a bit too much. Our server, Dylan, was efficient and very friendly. Will return if we visit Jax again
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JoanneH
Coastal Georgia
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Overall very good, great service. I was a little disappointed in the lobster ravioli. I thought I asked if it had chunks of lobster in it and they said yes, but when I got it, it was ground. Noise level was a little high, and it wasn’t full. Out of our party of five, everyone else had fabulous meal.
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UrbanHippieinJax
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Paul was a HOOT! Please give that man a RAISE. I'm coming back just to see him.
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Free
Dallas
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tonight was my first time dining for dinner, but brunch was fantastic, so I knew it would be great! Happy hour drink specials had something for everyone! My Fresh Catch Red snapper was delicious and the choice of finishings was fantastic! I highly recommend rainbow curry! Ended the night with Chocolate brownie a la mode! I'm already planning my next experience!
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RamandaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was amazing! Our waitress was super sweet. Would definitely recommend giving it a try.
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Bobbie
Atlanta Metro
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a wonderful brunch! I was very surprised at how much we received for such a reasonable price. We started out with a complementary choice of fresh fruit or their special cup cake. Cinnamon bread. Both were wonderful. The choice of entrées was incredible. The three of us had something different, and none of us were disappointed. And I was shocked to be able to have a great three dollar bloody Mary and $1.50 Mamosa. I don’t know how they do it. But the best part of our whole brunch was our incredible server, Cassidy. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and had a wonderful personality. it was probably the best brunch I’ve ever had in Jacksonville.
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Sasha
Jacksonville
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
Always good seafood. But overcooked /mushy veggies. Server was pleasant but perhaps lacking experience. While eating we were asked if we were finished, then finished plates sat, and our bread arrived as we finished our meal…3 rolls for the 4 of us. 🙁 We’ll be back but offer these comments for your consideration 🐟
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
The food and service were great - however it was uncomfortably warm in the dining room.
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FloridaFoodie78
Jacksonville
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience1
Not the best night we’ve had at the Blue Fish but to be fair, it was 100 degrees outside and the a/c’s couldn’t keep up. So we had a very warm dinning experience, food was just ok and we had to send back and replace one order. That being said, 3 people, 3 glasses of wine, a dozen raw oysters and 3 entrees for about $130 with tip was reasonable. We’ve eaten here plenty of times to realize this bad experience was more of the exception rather than rule as far as quality of dinning.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We walked in at 9:25 for our 9:30 reservations and they said the kitchen was closed. The person in the front didn’t even want to check for us.
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DebiK
Jacksonville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch was delicious as usual & Holly was a great server! Can’t wait to go back!
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Mary
Cincinnati
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience1
It started off great… I was SO looking forward to this dinner but shortly after we got our appetizer and drinks, it all fell apart! We sat there over an hour waiting before we asked for the manager. That’s when we saw our waitress look in our direction. She bolted for the kitchen and was in there quite a while so it was obvious our food wasn’t even prepared. After she brought out the food, she apologized that the kitchen was backed up. We didn’t believe this at all, the truth goes a long way… We are all human beings and make mistakes, I don’t believe she was entirely at fault; I would have been nice if we heard what actually happened. Twenty minutes after our food arrived the manager came out. He apologized and comped our meal which we couldn’t eat at that point. I was incredibly disappointed.
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AutumnLaw
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant, was recommended by another couple for our first outing as new parents and I’m so glad we went. Food and service was terrific! The cocktails were so beautiful and delicious. Waitresses were kind and very classy, made us feel very welcomed.
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BigR
Indiana
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The blackened mahi with lump crab and red beans and rice was otherworldly. Can’t wait to go back and get it again.
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FAQs

The Blue Fish Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 2106 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 26, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

3551 St Johns Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205

Additional information

Cross street
Talbot
Neighborhood
Jacksonville
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We offer a valet service Wednesday-Sunday
Public transit
Riverside Trolley Fridays & Saturdays
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Scott King
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bluefishjax.com/
Phone number
(904) 387-0700
Catering
We offer full service catering both on and off site.
Private party facilities
Plan you next event in one of our two private dinning rooms. Offering a more casual lounge feel in our Elevated Avondale Room and a more formal experience in our Fountain Room looking out into our New Orleans style courtyard.
Private party contact
Patrick Robinson: (904) 387-0700

The Blue Fish Restaurant

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What 2,106 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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