All Reviews
Mike Cariola
4 years agoI was so disappointed. Way over priced n portions wouldn't fill up a child. Walked in and host just looked at us until a server seated us. Was so hungry I had to eat right away 2 doors away. The management obviously only cares about profit, the wine glasses had a a line on it, I guess that's to make sure I don't get to much in my glass. I will never return or suggest any to go there.
Jordan Donmoyer
4 years agoAlmost declined to review because of New Year’s service but we were just so disappointed. When we made reservations online only 5:15 and 9:00 were available, so we chose 5:15 and the restaurant was at maybe 30% capacity the entire 1.5 hours we were there. We were seated outside and were the only table out there the entire time. Walked in at 5:03 got seated at 5:05 and ordered drinks. Took about 30 minutes to receive our first drinks with no apology. New year’s menu was $75 each. For starters, we asked how many deviled eggs came and the server said “5 or 6”, so we ordered them and the oysters. They brought 2 oysters and 3 deviled eggs. We both laughed at the portion size. Salads - the wedge salad was a good portion but my wife’s Caesar salad was so small, picture attached. Again we laughed and thought if this was how the dinner was going we didn’t want to see our entrees. My wife ordered seafood pasta for her entree and it was again a small portion that reminded her of one of those knorr side noodle packets. My surf and turf I asked for between “medium and medium rare” and it came out rare, purple cold and chewy. Sent it back it came back rare again and I just ate it. Lobster tail was chewy not tender at all. Server was extremely uneducated about the menu. So many things to be disappointed about, spending $200+ on this meal and drinks we expected so much more. We won’t be returning.
Amber McLaughlin
4 years agoAttended Friday’s happy hour and it was great! Can’t believe we didn’t try this place earlier. Calamari was delicious and so were our drinks.
H
5 years agoI had the best fine dining experience with multiple courses last night. The seafood is the best in town, and it was seasoned and prepared very well. Chef Chad and his kitchen crew went above and beyond! He came out and explained each course when it was presented. The wait staff was also extremely attentive. The martinis are impeccable at this restaurant! You must go, especially if you enjoy excellent culinary experiences!
Tyler
6 years agoMy wife and I came here on date night and we couldn’t be happier. We ordered a bunch of appetizers, cocktails, and a bottle of wine and we are beyond satisfied. The wait staff is fantastic, the ambiance is romantic but not too serious, and the food is phenomenal. I highly recommend this restaurant for dinner and a nice relaxing evening on the beach! We’ll be back, for sure!!!
Glenda Apple
7 years agoIf you love whole red snapper seasoned & cooked to delicate perfection with crisp potatoes, don't miss this restaurant! It gives fish & chips a whole new meaning. The slaw served with it was good, not stellar, but the fish far made up for it. Reed-our server is excellent & knows every aspect of the restaurant as he has a long history with the restaurant. Don't miss this gem!
Joseph Hayes
7 years agoOpen since 2001 and across the street from One Ocean, next to a hopping frozen custard place, it is spread out along two storefronts, one side a casual, bar-occupied “martini lounge” (incredibly brightly lit before 8 p.m.), the other cozier and elevated in style. Same menu both areas, same intensely accommodating service. The food, from owner/chef Daniel Groshel, features superb shrimp from nearby Mayport (in my opinion the best shrimp on the East Coast), and the Atlantic Beach native and Culinary Institute of America-educated chef has a deft hand with seafood, specialties like grilled meatloaf, and one of the best shellfish bisques we have ever tasted. The beautiful Beach Bake layered a firm piece of baked cod over smashed and sautéed potatoes and a sweet corn coulis, topped with broiled bay scallop, lobster and blue crab gratin (much like the ocean sauce at my beloved Adolfo’s in New Orleans … but better), and dressed with appropriately tart lemon beurre blanc. It was so perfect a dish that I didn’t need to taste my partner’s seafood cioppino, even with its temptingly aromatic smoked tomato broth, clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, flounder and fennel mélange.
Kimberly Villa
9 years agoQuaint date night spot at the beach. I had the shrimp & grits and my husband ordered the grilled meatloaf, both were delicious!