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

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Jacksonville / Northeast Florida? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit.

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

Top review

Lynne

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing, adventurous foodie experience. Every plate was impeccable and unique. The venue is intimate and the service felt focused on our dining experience. We're making it our Christmas tradition. Bravo.

Restaurant Medure - Ponte Vedra Beach

4.8

4.8 (2639)

$31 to $50

Continental

Ponte Vedra Beach

About the restaurant

The emphasis at Restaurant Medure is on fresh seafood and game, creatively prepared with Mediterranean, French and Asian flair. House made pastas and desserts are a highlight on the menu.

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LaurieVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We had our "pre-Christmas" dinner last night at Medure's - it was, as always, wonderful! Claire was our server and took very good care of us. And "half-price wine" night allowed us to get a very good bottle of wine (more than we would normally pay), and it was terrific - as was dinner. We think of Medure's as our special occasion place.

La Nouvelle

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!

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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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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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 11 Dec 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.

13 Gypsies

5.0

5 (563)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

13 Gypsies is a cozy, intimate Spanish tapas restaurant. You can also find the influence of other cuisines throughout the menu. Primarily utilizing Spanish techniques to prepare both creative and classic renditions of Spanish dishes, Chef Howard and Chef Kevan operate a true craft kitchen. The two of them prepare and cook most everything from scratch including breads, cured meats, cheeses, sausages, spice blends, pickled vegetables, and desserts. This practice of making nearly everything in house promotes waste-free cooking and higher quality food. Our wines are mainly from Spain, and our beer is Florida local. We are located in a two-story Spanish-style building built in 1923 by Henrietta Dozier, Jacksonville's only female architect in the early part of the 20th century. You will find eclectic, maximalist religious iconography adorning the walls and original floor tile. We have few tables, so reservations are highly recommended. Last seating is an hour and a half before closing time.

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Shawn

Dined 2 days ago

We all left raving about this restaurant. Everything was delicious and we will definitely be back!

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Popular dish

Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Matthew's Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2447)

$31 to $50

Contemporary European

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

Matthew's is one of Jacksonville's most distinctive gourmet restaurants. The refined atmosphere and innovative cuisine have made Matthew's one of North Florida's most awarded restaurants for over two decades. For the enjoyment of all our guests, appropriate dress for the dining room is Business Casual (no sneakers, shorts, t-shirts or tattered clothing). Last seating is at 9PM.

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Julio

Dined 6 days ago

Had an amazing time. We love traveling around and enjoying different dinning experience, you guys made this birthday very memorable, thank you for the amazing service and phenomenal food

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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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Popular dish

Blue Orchid Fried Rice

Popular dish

Crab Rangoon

Michael's St. Augustine

4.8

4.8 (3580)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

Michael's offers a contemporary steakhouse experience with a celebrated chef, dedicated staff, and passion for exquisite flavors and world-class wines. Michael's has received numerous honors and accolades. Chef Michael has been recognized as Best Chef of St. Augustine from several of the city's publications. The restaurant was featured on The Food Network with Chef Emeril Lagasse during Florida's 500th anniversary.

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Lauren

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing food, great service, wonderful atmosphere. Definitely worth the price! Everything I had tasted great!

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