Hello Jax Foodies!
We have made MANY additions, updates, soon to open, and (unfortunately) closed restaurants in www.jax-dining.com . There is a nice selection of restaurants from high - end cuisine to health food to pizzerias, and even an Ethopian eatery. Most have website links, FB links, Menus, and reviews so CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS then click on the individual listing before you go so you know what to expect!
Please share your comments or reviews if you have been to any of them! Thanks! Bon Appetite and enjoy.
Izzy Tahil, Owner - Manager
718-666-2359 "One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." - Virgina Woolf
Jax Restaurant Openings, Updates,Closings for 9/13/11 - 11/15/11
| 9/19/2011 | Pollo Tropical (Mandarin - Chicken/Caribbean - $) |
| 9/19/2011 | International Café (Southside - African/Ethiopian -$) |
| 9/20/2011 | Bubba Burger Grill (Westside - Burgers & Grille - $) |
| 9/21/2011 | Brazilian Jax Café (Mandarin - Brazilian Café - $) |
| 9/24/2011 | Sweet by Holly (St.Johns Town Ctr. - Cupcakes & Desserts - $) |
| 9/27/2011 | Markhams Deli (Southside - Deli/Catering - $) |
| 9/27/2011 | Yummy Asian Bistro (Ponte Vedra Beach - Asian/Chinese - $$) |
| 9/27/2011 | Domo Crepes Etc (Five Points - Crepes/Sandwiches - $) |
| 9/29/2011 | Barberitos (Fernandina Beach - Southwestern - $) |
| 10/11/2011 | Sway Restaurant (Jacksonville Beach - Seafood/Caribbean - $$$) |
| 10/11/2011 | Churr-ohs (Mandarin - Shaved Ice/Churros - $) |
| 10/12/2011 | Southbank Grille (San Marco - Burgers/Sandwiches - $) |
| 10/14/2011 | Toscana Little Italy (San Marco - Italian/Pizza/ Subs - $$) |
| 10/14/2011 | Fionn MacCool's (Downtown/Jax Landing - Pub Food - $$) |
| 10/20/2011 | MoonCheese Burgers (Southside - Burgers - $) |
| 10/25/2011 | Mocha Rita's Deli (Southside - American / Soup / Deli -$) |
| 10/25/2011 | Wiseguys Pizza & Subs ( Westside - Pizza/Subs - $) |
| 10/27/2011 | American Grille (Jax Landing - American - $$) |
| 10/28/2011 | Casa Amelia (Fernandina Beach - Mexican - $$) |
| 10/28/2011 | Flippin Good Cookies (Southside - Desserts/Ice Cream - $) |
| 11/1/2011 | Cleopatra Middle Eastern Cuisine (Atlantic Beach - Middle Eastern - $$) |
| 11/2/2011 | Bubba Burger Grill (Fleming Island - Burgers & Grille - $) |
| 11/4/2011 | NiNi's Italian (Jax Beach - Pizza/ Italian - $$) |
| 11/4/2011 | Royal Palm Village Wine & Tapas (Atlantic Beach - Tapas/International - $$) |
| 11/6/2011 | A & D Buffalo's (Westside - American / Subs& Sandwiches - $$) |
| 11/6/2011 | Gammy's Steak & Seafood (Hillard - Steak & Seafood - $$) |
| 11/7/2011 | Jet's Pizza (Southside - Pizza/Subs - $)) |
| 11/8/2011 | Pancho Villa (Westside - Mexican - $$) |
| 11/8/2011 | Lunch Box Deli (Orange Park - Deli & Bakery - $) |
| 11/10/2011 | Crave All Natural Foods (Southside - Healthy/American/Smoothies - $) |
| 11/10/2011 | Seasons 52 (St. John's Town Ctr - American - $$$$) |
| Relocated | Lest's Nosh (Mandarin - Deli/Jewish - $) |
| UPDATED | Tijuana Flats (Mandarin - Tex-Mex-$) |
| UPDATED | Buffalo Wild Wings (Orange Park - Chicken/Grille - $$) |
| UPDATED | Yonilla Frozen Yogurt (Five Points - Fozen Yougurt - $) |
| UPDATED | Logan's Roadhouse (Airport - American/Grill/PubFood- $) |
| UPDATED | Lucina Place (Arlington - Italian/American - $) |
| UPDATED | French Fry Heaven (Southside - Fries - $) |
| UPDATED | Dick's Wings and Grill (Jax Beach-3rd StN. - Wings - $) |
| UPDATED | Gibbs NY Style Subs (Orange Park - Subs & Sandwiches - $) |
| UPDATED | Mochi Frozen Yogurt (Five Points - Frozen Yogurt - $) |
| OPENING | Moe's Southwest Grill (Avenues Mall/Southside - Fastfood - $) |
| OPENING | La Pita Express (Avenues Mall/Southside- Fastfood - $) |
| OPENING | Ruby Thai Kitchen (Avenues Mall/Southside - Fastfood - $) |
| OPENING | Ruby Thai Kitchen (Orange Park - Fastfood - $) |
| OPENING | Froyolicious Frozen Yogurt (Avenues Mall/Southside - Fastfood - $) |
| CLOSED | Lest's Nosh (San Jose Blvd.) |
| CLOSED | McAlister's Deli (3 locations) |
| CLOSED | The Braserrie (Jax Beach) |
| CLOSED | Zaitoon Mediterranean Grill (Jax Beach) |
| CLOSED | Picadilly (Regency Square) |
| CLOSED | Chizu Japanese Steakhouse (Jax Beach) |
| CLOSED | The Q (San Marco ) |
| CLOSED | New Broadway Square (Five Points) |
| CLOSED | Five Points Coffee and Spice Co. (Five Points) |
| CLOSED | American Café (Jax Landing - now American Grille) |
| CLOSED | Gibbs NY Style Subs (Riverside) |
For starters, we had the Bruchetta with Smoked Buffalo Mozzarella cheese and I because they looked so good, I dug into the eclairs. The bruschetta was excellent - the tomatoes were so fresh, the melted cheese was good but the bread very good! I have a thing for eclairs and when I saw these in the display case, I couldn't resist. They were excellent - the filling was creamy and plentiful but not overwhelmingly sweet. You have got to try it because its one of the best I've ever had!
For Appetizers we had the Baby Romaine Caesar, Lamb Meatball Sampler, and the Jumbo Blue Crab Cake. The lamb meatballs were excellent - they were juicy and tender, and with the 3 different dipping sauces, every bite was different! My companions raved about the crabcakes...one rated it as the best she has had in Jax (just about everywhere we go, she samples the crabcakes) and the other rated it 2nd after another high end restaurant in NYC. For them to give such high praise is worthwhile trying. After our appetizers, were were served basil infused sorbet to cleanse our palate...few, if any, restaurants here follow this tradition. This small, yet telling, attention to detail spoke of the standards one would expect in all high end gourmet restaurants.
For Entrees we had the NY Strip w/ Creole Mustard Butter, Lamb Loin w/ Apricot Glaze, and the Fresh Catch of the Day 3 Ways. Our sides were the spiced Steak Fries and Asparagus. The NY Strip was prepared to specification and was delicious. I opted for the Lamb Loin and was happy I did. I love lamb and was a little worried that the sweet glaze might have been overpowering. After the first bite, any apprehension disappeared. It was very good - the glaze was subtle and accompanied the tender, succulent meat perfectly! My companions, not big lamb eaters, commented that the quality was excellent - it didin't have a very strong "gamey" taste. The Fresh Catch 3 ways (Grilled, Bronzed, and Battered) was also very good. The fish was moist and well prepared and was enjoyed. However, the sauce for each piece of fish was put on it. It was pointed out that this dish would have been better if the 3 sauces were served on the side to allow application to individual taste.
For Dessert we had the Duo of Creme Brulees (Lavender scented and Vanilla Bean) and the Profiteroles. For me, both Creme Brulees were good but I preferred the Vanilla Bean over the Lavender scented. The lavender was very subtle but smelled great! The macaroons served with the Cremes were a nice touch. I'm a Creme Brulee fanatic (its pretty much the only dessert I eat) and these were among the best I've had in Jacksonville. My companions shared the Profiteroles, and both agreed that the Key Lime Ice Cream combined with everything else were very good.
