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

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine 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!

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

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!!

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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JenniferVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely amazing experience once again at Medure! Thank you, thank you!!

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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Marta

Dined 2 days ago

The most amazing restaurant ever. Food outstanding and service impeccable 😻😻

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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JillVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Dustin our sever was THE BEST Recommended all the best things and it was a great night at Oku!!!!

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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 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.

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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John

Dined 2 days ago

Always a great experience. Food and hospitality are top notch.

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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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StephanieVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

We did the chef’s table experience and had a wonderful time. All of the staff were friendly and helpful and the food was amazing. We will definitely be back to do this again!

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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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Millie

Dined 4 days ago

If tasty Thai is what you seek then this is a terrific cozy restaurant for you. On Tuesdays there's a Pad Thai special that can't be beat. The food is really good and the service is always excellent. Portions are generous with an attractive presentation. Recommended!!

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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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