Sandbar Jax Bch

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   Elizabeth

   VIP

   Jacksonville

   772 reviews

   4.0

   772 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Four of us had lunch at Sandbar. We were given a table with an ocean view as requested. While all thought the food was delicious (blackened mahi sandwich, Southwest cobb salad, chicken rice bowl), the service left a lot to be desired. The two bartenders also doubled as servers so could not be as available as one-role servers. Because we were not in a hurry, slow service was not an issue. However, we had an issue where servers were needed in a timely manner and we were ignored. I inadvertently spilled my iced tea and no one came to our assistance for more than 5 minutes. My husband and I were on the floor wiping up tea and ice and used our napkins to do so. When we finally got a servers attention, two small towels were brought to the table but our napkins were not replaced nor was my iced tea until I flagged down the server again. We would recommend the Sandbar for the food and view but be prepared for service that does not meet expectations. The servers are friendly and try to be accommodating but the restaurant seems to be understaffed.
   

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   Rebecca

   Nashville

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 24 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was delicious and reasonably priced with a great view! 10/10 Recommend
   

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   s

   Fort Lauderdale

   28 reviews

   3.0

   28 reviews

   Dined on 20 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Nice spot - we tried it on our first night in Jax. Portions seemed a bit small for the prices, but understand it's the beach and a hotel restaurant. Very nice ambiance/location. We enjoyed overall, but didn't feel it really merited a return visit.
   

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   Janet

   Fort Lauderdale

   9 reviews

   1.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 17 November 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The food was spoiled, mandarin oranges in the salad were rancid. Very limited menu, hotel food for sure.
   

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   Christine

   Jacksonville

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 13 October 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Great food but horrible service. We stood at the host station for 15 min then waiting at the table for 30 more. The restaurant wasn’t full but we were not waited on in a timely manner. I wish I would have asked to speak to a manager.
   

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   Tammi

   Jacksonville

   13 reviews

   4.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on 13 October 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful atmosphere. We had a group of people for brunch. There was only one server for the entire restaurant, but she did an amazing job. The manager helped with food delivery. Great value for the brunch. The food was good, but nothing special. The ambience certainly made up for it! 
   

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   Audrey

   New York City

   5 reviews

   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 19 September 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Requested an outdoor seat which wasn’t honored. Did get them to open the doors partially as the noise level was horrendous. Food was mediocre at best. Wouldn’t return.
   

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   Angela

   Jacksonville

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 September 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was great.. the view was great. Service was extremely slow. Our server just never wanted to come check on us. Waited 30 minutes for a glass of wine to come to the table and another 30 minutes for my husband's mixed drink to come (ordered at the same time). Waited almost a full hour after we finished eating to actually leave.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Jacksonville

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 29 July 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   The stuff was super nice!! The food was kind of expensive and was pretty good! It was kind of slow but that’s understandable!! Overall very nice and would 100% go again!
   

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    KathyI

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 July 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2

    Typical beach bar, casual atmosphere, limited menu, but good service.
    

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