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Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best service 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!

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Dwight's Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1274)

$31 to $50

French

Neptune Beach

About the restaurant

Dwight's Bistro, located in Jacksonville, Florida, features a unique blend of dishes from across Europe. The restaurant has private party rooms available for 12 or 20 people. Dwight's Bistro features a wine list that is available by the glass or by the bottle. The starters on the menu offered at Dwight's Bistro includes a chef's cheese plate, pan cooked foie gras and escargot. Chopped salad, Caesar salad and palm salad are offered as well. Entres are served with a vegetable and ravioli and feature veal piccata, filet mignon and crab cakes. Handmade pasta choices consist of fettuccini carbonara, veal sausage spaghetti, ravioli of the day and angel hair puttanesca.

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Emma

Dined 1 day ago

One of our favorite date night spots! Hannah was a wonderful server and gave us a great experience for my husband’s birthday.

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Salt at The Ritz-Carlton

4.8

4.8 (3313)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Amelia Island

About the restaurant

PLEASE BE ADVISED: SALT WILL BE CLOSED FOR REIMAGINING FROM NOVEMBER 1st THROUGH DECEMBER. CURRENTLY SLATED TO REOPEN ON DECEMBER 27. IN THE MEANTIME, WE WILL OFFER POP UP SERVICE IN TIDEWATER GRILL, LIMITED AVAILABILITY SHOWN IN THE EXPERIENCES LISTED ONLINE ON OPENTABLE.

Salt, a AAA Five Diamond award-winning restaurant features simple ingredients from the earth and the sea, properly seasoned and artfully prepared. With more than 400 available wines and an innovative menu showcasing the bounty of the season, Salt offers a dining experience that is a rare combination of the relaxed and refined. As a tribute to the contemporary coastal setting, more than 40 varieties of salt, harvested from every corner of the world, are available to enhance the flavor and appearance of each exquisite dish.

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JimVIP

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Another amazing experience at Salt!! The food was outstanding and the service (Patty) even better!! This is truly the “gem” of Florida dining!!

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JJ's Liberty Bistro

4.8

4.8 (500)

$30 and under

French

Ponte Vedra Beach

About the restaurant

Opened in 1994, JJ's has been one of the longest opened restaurants in Ponte Vedra. Enjoy one of the classic French dishes we have to offer or delve into some more modern American flavors. Choose from one of the largest wine selections in Jacksonville, awarded with two glasses from Wine Spectator Magazine. Then finish off dinner with a freshly made dessert from our very own pastry chef. This local restaurant offers a unique dining experience for everyone from the gourmand to the wine enthusiast, and everyone in between. If you would like to make lunch reservations please call at (904) 273-7980.

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John

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

This is the perfect restaurant. Everyone is very pleasant and very knowledgeable making for a wonderful experience. The food is unmatched, and the wine will always exceed your expectation.

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Azurea at One Ocean

4.8

4.8 (1883)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Atlantic Beach

About the restaurant

Since its inception, Azurea, the signature restaurant of One Ocean Resort, has established its own food and wine personality, creating a culture of passion and seeking perfection. Azurea remains true to its local surroundings, providing an elegant, artfully inspired atmosphere, where a view of the ocean is accessible from any seat in the house.

Under the direction of our highly acclaimed Food & Beverage Team, the restaurant has quickly become a “must experience” destination for discerning diners. Azurea showcases the area’s cuisine movement with an eclectic tribute to the flavors of Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. The menu changes with each season, representing the latest trends and the finest ingredients.

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elliot

Dined 1 day ago

Good food, good service, good vibe. Would definitely recommend to anybody thats staying at the resort.

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Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

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Crab Cake Benedict

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4.9

4.9 (369)

$30 and under

French

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

La Nouvelle is the next story in our culinary journey by Michael Lugo. This opportunity to bring French Nouveau cuisine to our city has us so excited. Bringing to the helm Matthieu Landillon from the coastal city of Marseille, La Nouvelle allows us to explore classic French Bistro fare with an elevated edge. The atmosphere will lead you to the streets of Paris without leaving St. Augustine.

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PaulaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

La Nouvelle is one of the top restuarants in St. Augustine. Every aspect of the dining experience is tended with the ultimate professionalism. Bravo!

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Llama Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2466)

$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. for large parties inquiries please email llamarestaurant@gmail.com with at least 2 weeks in advance.

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

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS NOTICE: Downtown Saint Augustine traffic during this season can result in up to 40 minutes delays. We suggest to be mindful of timing since we have a 15 minutes tolerance and a $25 fee per person for late cancellations and No Shows.

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

Thank you.

Marcel Vizcarra
Chef Owner

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JamesVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We walked a mile and half from hotel. The neighborhood deteriorated some and we thought “ oh no”. But don’t let thar deter you The food and presentation was spectacular! Wonerful. And my wife is gluten sensitive and over half the offerings were GF!!

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The Cowford Chophouse

4.7

4.7 (3229)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

Cowford Chophouse embodies the Best of the American Chophouse. The finest USDA Prime steak, mouthwatering, buttery lobster and ocean-fresh seafood are prepared to perfection, exact to order. Our selection offers abundant marbling, juiciness, tenderness, and superior flavor. Our hand–crafted cocktails and extensive wine list make decisions just a little harder, but satisfaction guaranteed. Experience the warm and intimate surroundings of a preferred fine dining restaurant.

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Gene

Dined 1 day ago

The whole experience was fantastic. The A5’waygu was like butter. I will definitely be going back.

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Filet Mignon (12oz)

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Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine- Riverside

4.8

4.8 (506)

$31 to $50

Thai

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

Blue Orchid was founded to inspire love of Thai cuisine and culture. We aspire to bring you the most amazing and beautiful Thai food you have eaten as well as to expose you to the wondrous hospitality for which Thailand is famous. Come experience our "Thai smiles" for yourself.

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Kent

Dined 1 day ago

We had a lovely time at the restaurant. Food was delicious, service could not have been better and the noise level was perfect, making conversation easy. It is very attractive and a truly welcome addition to the Riverside dining options.

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Blue Orchid Fried Rice

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Verandah at Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa

4.5

4.5 (1978)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Fernandina Beach

About the restaurant

Throughout the years, Verandah has established itself as one of Amelia Island's finest restaurants. Enjoy house made pasta and seafood with a coastal Mediterranean influence along with an extensive yet approachable wine list in a relaxing setting. Delivering the flavors of the local Atlantic Ocean and neighboring farmers directly to your plate, our chefs' dedication to the finest local ingredients guarantees that what's fresh is what's for dinner.

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Beth

Dined 7 days ago

The staff at the restaurant couldn't have been more friendly. They all greeted us with a smile every time they came to our table. The food was just as good! We really enjoyed our dinner!

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O-ku Jacksonville Beach

4.9

4.9 (749)

$30 and under

Japanese

Jacksonville Beach

About the restaurant

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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Cindi

Dined 1 day ago

We had a great time! Food was delicious and interesting. Service was on point. We love OKu! We will be back soon!

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