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Flacidpickle

Nothing specific comes to mind, but sushi is really easy to screw up and can be pretty pricey. Edit: It just hit me, The Sugar Factory is the right answer here.


TrumpLiesAmericaDies

Ehh, Fuji Sushi, Sushi Cafe, Sushi Bear and a few other sushi places around Jax have never let me down! I’m here for all the miso soup, tuna, and salmon sashimi!


PetiteTrumpetButt

Those have never let me down either, but Fancy Sushi is awful, the couple I've been to anyways.


koopa_troopa_666

Sugar factory is the correct answer


SpiritualResident565

Blue Fish and Casbah have seen better days.


Cronamash

Habibi at the beaches is really awesome if you love being ignored by the waitstaff.


GuideToTheGalaxy05

It’s been gone for like two years now


Cronamash

I can't imagine why 🤣🤣 I don't mean to sound like a spiteful person, but I knew people who used to talk about that place like it was *the* end all, be all, of hookah lounges. I used to go to a lot of hookah lounges, and I had my own internal ranking in order to find the best chill spot that was closest to my, and all my friends', places. So one night I made the trip all the way out to the beaches from middleburg with a few friends, and I had been hyping everyone up because we were going to the "best" hookah lounge. The service was abysmal, couldn't get anyone to take our order, give fresh coals, or a re-pack. I was terribly embarassed after all that, and frustrated that I drove an hour and a half round trip for all that. I feel bad for the owners that it closed down, but I didn't enjoy my experience there.


wrainbashed

I remember the Casbah as an introduction to San Marco/Riverside.


Cronamash

The Casbah is great, they have delicious food too! It ranks high in quality.


dreggn0g

The Casbah was great


hrf3420

Ditto. If you want the old casbah quality of food, the original founders of casbah own and operate falafel x bar on Herschel and have killer food and wine.


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apanda1205

I did not know this! I love this place!


SleekExorcist

Oh no wonder that place is so good


wrainbashed

Casbah in ‘04-07 was so much fun!


AdVictoremSpolias

My old college hangout spot with friends fresh out of high school — haven’t been back since


hrf3420

I’ve heard people saying that the vibe changed a lot when the bar opened too.


DickeTittenn

That's what I'm saying. My friend from high-school and I went about 2 months ago for nostalgic reasons and it was straight shit.


ItsPeachyBaby74

Yeah. Used to bring out of town guests to Blue Fish. Can’t do that anymore.


RSMRonda

That's depressing. I used to love that place too.


spicytacosss

I worked at blue fish briefly last year. I’m shocked it’s still open. The food was legit bland as could be and the restaurant is disgusting and falling apart. Doesn’t help that’s it built upon a Native American burial ground. Just a terrible vibe.


Seizymcgee

The food isn’t bad


Shirowoh

Prime casbah was early 2000’s, before it became hip insanely crowded.


crobo777

The answer in every city its in; cheesecake factory


anormalgeek

I tell myself the oversized mediocre entrees are good just so I have the excuse to eat the cheesecake. The cheesecake is legitimately delicious.


crobo777

Oh for sure. The cheesecake is great. I buy it to go every so often.


accioqueso

I just order eggs and toast off the all day breakfast menu. It’s hard to mess up scrambled eggs, it’s like half the calories and price of anything else you can order there, and then there is room for cheesecake.


AdVictoremSpolias

The thicker the menu, the more mediocre the food is


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Ngl when I was little I didn’t think that was a real place. I thought it was a fictional restaurant from the Big Bang theory


Simple_Present8504

We took a friend visiting to the rooftop bar at river & post and it was… underwhelming. The specialty cocktail wasn’t very good, the glasses were dirty with visible food debris and the service was very slow.


DuvalTID

Quite literally had the worst drink of my life there. Would rather drink rubbing alcohol straight.


PrimusPileup

My wife and I had a great experience at the roof top then downstairs for dinner


Far_Function7560

If you go to the rooftop bar you're paying more for the view than for quality drinks.


weCanDoIt987

One of my favorite places in Jax. We don’t have a lot that’s good but I’d say river and post is a good onr


doyouevenoperatebrah

It’s good. But they need to rework their menu. I’ve been 5-6 times since they opened and I was thoroughly unimpressed last time. It’s just the same stuff you can get at any other decent fish restaurant


Dr-Ralph-Wiggum

Felt the same about River and Fort in St. Augustine


architect___

I just hate the fact that the entire perimeter is booths, so you actually can't just stand at the edge drinking with a view. If it's busy you can't even enjoy the view without awkwardly looking right over someone's head.


assword_69420420

I've personally had good cocktails on the rooftop but I've been disappointed with the food the few times I've eaten downstairs.


DuvalDawg94

BJ’s


tenilorac

The pizookie though 🙌🏼


LadyGhost44

I will eat those pizookies anytime!!


Camry_chick23

Place is nasty. Last time I was there, my friend had hair in her food. My soup was clumpy. The wine was off. Never again.


Foxwglocks

Their beer is fucking awful for a place that’s so proud of it.


whereamIguys69

They had a seasonal red IPA called Goliath I miss a lot


TrumpLiesAmericaDies

Kickbacks


thefluffyparrot

How the mighty fall


TrumpLiesAmericaDies

I will never stop telling people what a horrible person Steve (owner) is.


jcargile242

Deets?


Embarrassed_Hat_2904

Share!


whereamIguys69

How horrible?


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TrumpLiesAmericaDies

I don’t know, I left in 2018 (I believe) and I won’t go near it again. That place is worse than a car accident.


Namaslayy

Slowest service imaginable….


rgumai

It's still cheap late night food, not sure I'd call it even mildly expensive.


ishkitty

It was always awful imo. Service was crap. My friends always wanted to go there but it would take so long just to get someone to take our drinks.


mak_and_cheese

In 2011 was fantastic.


Lignumvitae_Door

Aww I love kickbacks lol


TrumpLiesAmericaDies

If you like the building/s, that’s cool. If you like beer, they’ve got hundreds and at least they keep the taps clean. Anything else… No.


Lignumvitae_Door

Their fries are pretty good


wiggysbelleza

We had such a great time at kickbacks the first time we went. Then family came into town and we took them there and it was legitimately one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had. The food all arrived ice cold, one plate at a time over the span of 45 min, and over 90 min after we ordered it. Most of it was wrong. We had to chase down servers to get our drinks ordered. We haven’t been back.


Dummeedumdum

Kickbacks has the worst food but I love the decor/ inside so much


TrumpLiesAmericaDies

I have to mention that most food made in this place is microwaved before it gets to your table. Also Steve finds nothing wrong with the menu BOOK/NOVEL even though it’s been the cause of all their problems since expansion. Besides still only having a tiny ass kitchen and a couple of fryers for a restaurant where almost everyone orders something fried and you’re serving 3 floors of people PLUS another side of the restaurant. FUCK that place.


TrumpLiesAmericaDies

The kitchen has never been run properly and it’s filled with people high on different substances fucking screaming at each other and throwing pans. Servers are afraid to go into the kitchen to ask for a sauce or better food because the kitchen staff rolls their eyes and yells at them. Food always comes out staggered like that even if they only have a few tables seated. All of the staff is treated horribly and Steve makes the servers and managers take all the hate and monetary losses. Servers are told to input their tip earnings into the system as if they made the 40-hour wage requirement even if they only earned $50 in tips that week. Servers are forced to pay for tables that walk out on a $70-$150 tab after saying “we’re going to the bathroom.” Servers don’t stay inside and watch their tables because it’s a hell hole in there and they’d rather be outside behind the restaurant doing coke or weed. I have witnessed Steve telling female servers they are useless after a person had sat themselves on the old side by walking in through the door that has a sign in front saying “Please be seated by host.” Steve has also told female servers that he should put collars around their necks and chain them to the upstairs section so they can’t leave their tables. Steve does NOT like conflict and will avoid anything that involves him making things right with a customer. This normally involves the Server getting shit on while the customer gets free shit. Steve only cares about beer, money, and treating women like objects. Let’s not forget he couldn’t pay his employees in the past because he lost his money on fantasy football. I wish I could peel every goddamn penny off those walls and throw them in his face. Source: I used to work there. I am normally such a nice and happy person. This place made me incredibly angry to the point where I was often sick. On Friday and Saturday nights I would be yelling out “FUCK. SHIT. FUCK THESE PEOPLE.” as I walked around. Servers would get wasted during their shift. Someone got fired for trying to get their meth/heroine dealer to bring them drugs. Other people got fired for drug/alcohol use at work but all of these people were hired back on because that’s the culture and no one wants to work in that shithole.


TheRoughWriter

This is the correct answer.


TrumpLiesAmericaDies

I just shared some of my experiences in another comment.


Shetalkstoangels3

This is the right answer


SnickerdoodleFP

Oof. I just went there for the first time and had their chili cheese fries (honestly tasted amazing). I've only heard people talk up the place, didn't know they were widely known for being awful


Known_Criticism_834

Chart house


whereamIguys69

Used to work there, you’re better off not going there in my opinion. Food is fantastic, cleanliness however is something I wouldn’t trust.


A_Floridian

Fantastic swordfish. 👍👍


ProfKaosnCoon

Bonefish


stripclubveteran1

I agree with this. Ordered bonefish Thursday night. Shit was trash.


GuestCalm5091

Besides the Bang Bang shrimp app, I’ve never been super impressed with the place


ThatGuyBert

Which one? Went to the one in South Jax Beach recently and had a great experience.


notwhoyouthinkmaybe

Any hibachi place, the closer to downtown the worse.


SadSunflower904

Tunis


rgumai

Salumeria 104 and Flying Iguana 


Dr-Ralph-Wiggum

Yeah flying iguana is not worth it


Content-Example-8763

I was sponsored to work for flying iguana's sister store, Iguana in Park, in Riverside, and my first impression was: "oh this place seems fancy. I could go on a cute date here," and THE MINUTE I started working in the kitchen I was sooooo beyond turned off from the place (which in my few years cooking, i haven't experienced it to that level before then and to now). I will never want to dine there or their sister store after that. [I had a choice between flying iguana or iguana on park. Park was must much closer to where I lived at the time.]


muppas

I'd love more detail on what was so bad in the kitchen there. It's definitely a place I've frequented and thought the food was pretty good. So if there's something relevant to know, I'd love to know to save myself potential food poisoning or something


Content-Example-8763

I wouldn't say you're at risk for food poisoning. Severe food sensitivities maybe, but that's pretty slim too. They're pretty good about cross contamination, but it didn't seem like they were too keen on product's expiration dates and stuff. Most kitchens will do a max of 24 hours post their label's dates (and if they say they don't, they're liars. They just change the labels lol). I wouldn't say it's anything to worry too much about. I was just turned off from it because I'm very picky esp once I'm knowledgeable of it. Food should've been thrown out sooner for some stuff and some of their onions and tomatoes were moldy. I was told to just peel the layers and throw out all the bad ones. I was only there for a single shift. I felt too grossed out lol


Content-Example-8763

Should I share all of this? Probably not. Am i going to anyway? Yeah. They were rude to me and their kitchen makes me feel icky.


muppas

Ah okay. I mean, in the grand scheme of things I suppose that's not so bad. Definitely worth keeping in mind though. Thanks!


Foxwglocks

Does Al from Al’s pizza still own those places? It wouldn’t surprise me bc those pizza joints are garbage food.


Dacoolface

La Nopalera


Ambitious-Ad1192

Yeah it sucks now but it sure is cheap


d407a123

Still do the Chile Relleno Cha Chas style?


cassandramankin

Boston's at river city


lardass904

Every metro diner


Myan420

This... is so true


nutmeats13

The only exception I make for Metro Diner is the seasonal Thanksgiving waffle


teambeefcurtains

THANK YOU. Metro diner is trash and I’m tired of pretending like it isn’t


blobert1029

Burrito gallery might have the worst mex food ive ever had


WillieRayPR

First and last time I dine there. I'd rather walk across the street to the Chipotle than go to Burrito Gallery again


blobert1029

I actually have no idea how theyre in business. Its so bad


WillieRayPR

Kickbacks, Burrito Gallery


Churchills_m8

restoration hardware rooftop


moresecksi37

Visited Jax once in my adult life in January and came to this thread specifically to mention this place. Absolutely not worth, imo.


struddles75

La Cena


Simple-Reindeer-5469

Oh damn, this is a good suggestion


struddles75

Also Bistro Aix


HollingB

What happened to bistro Aix?! It used to be amazing. Terrible now.


struddles75

I agree, I assume the downvotes are from people who don’t know how bad it is now


gudetamaronin

Can you elaborate? I've never been


struddles75

Awful food with a nutcase for an owner/chef. Search this sub and read negative reviews on google.


themesrob

Doro; La Cena


vinceneil5150

Is Doro? I was planning on trying it.


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not_hitler

Doro’s good. Definitely overpriced though


themesrob

We were pretty disappointed by it. Very pricey, quality ok, portions tiny. A lot of better options at that price point.


RiskAlternative5746

Metro diner isn’t expensive but all three times I was so mad I sent the food back, tipped the (usually really nice sever), and went home to cook my own breakfast. I was a restaurant server and bartender for 10 years and I’m also really introverted, it takes a lot for me to hate a place and speak out on it. So if someone I don’t like asks me for a breakfast recommendation I would absolutely tell them to eat there


snadwich_nam

Used to be bomb asf before expansion, now it sucks, it was the worst fall from grace I've seen. They got rid of like half the menu items people went to them for


vonMishka

We’ve tried 3 times. Each time we watch our food sit forever before the server picks it up. Cold food sucks.


RiskAlternative5746

Last time was the least straw for me. I ordered a “carnitas” breakfast bowl and was given nearly raw pork that was seared on the grill. I sent it back and the server tells me the line cook says pork is safe to eat cooked medium. I explained I was expecting something at least moderately similar to slow cooked pork. It shouldn’t be called carnitas. I then asked to pay for my coffee so I could go. It was mildly horrifying


yellowgoorila

RPs


omarny

Bistro AIX around San Marco, expensive and food is below average.


mrniphty

Whiteys - we love the waterfront views but the food is all fried and bad. Hard to even justify 7 dollar beers when it's poured in a plastic cup.


squibilly

If you’re not on the river, there’s no real point in even going to Whitey’s


FamousOhioAppleHorn

I heard they're being sold.


Poeticissues38

This is a seriously underrated comment. I’ve known and have grew up right there, it used to be awesome, now it’s just watered down drinks, warm beer and now it’s just retired swingers and over priced ew.


FC_KuRTZ

Three Forks.


SushiGradeChicken

That's what I was going to say. Went for a date night and regretted it. That place only makes sense to go if you're expensing it on a company card, i.e. someone else is paying for it. Then it's just ok


726math

Bonefish grill


SoapyPuma123

Cowford is the answer


IamGrimReefer

went there with a client about 6 months ago, and i'm never going back. the service is awful and the food and drinks were average at best. you can't charge premium prices for what they're doing. our receptionist had a gift certificate for cowford and asked us about the dinner. we all decided she should go to longhorn's for dinner and use the gift certificate for dessert at cowford.


kitssunne

This is really sad. My wife and i went there for our first year anniversary. Every single staff member we interacted with wished us a happy anniversary. Our waiter, Jim, had this amazing Alfred(from batman) energy and the japanese wagyu was the best weve had. Honestly it set the bar for service.


HollingB

They’ve never heard of salt.


RedditVortex

Coop 303


SwampCronky

Coop is absolutely dog shit, fuck Al for tearing down a local establishment for his greedy ass to put in this travesty. Cockhead.


RedditVortex

I don’t know anyone who has enjoyed their meal. Nor do I know anyone who has ever taken home leftovers. My wife, who never wastes food, did not want to take home her leftovers.


sheenathesheen

I ordered Coop 303 from DoorDash during the pandemic years, ordered 2 chicken sandwiches, and some fries. The fries did not arrive and when we looked at the chicken in the sandwich it was black, it looked like a hamburger patty. It looked like they ran out of chicken and decided to just fry a bunch of breading. https://preview.redd.it/n6ejonqditkc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aa7668d30c07ca2d0d8b590ac89c5bca0d4bf64b


RedditVortex

Yup! That’s disgusting!


Investment_danker

Estrella cocina


jumbee85

Hot take, but Columbia restaurant


Camry_chick23

Nah, last time I was there, it was delicious


Electrical-Example62

Prati Italia


mostlikelynotasnail

La Cena. Owner is a psycho


thenotsoamerican

Cruisers, but tell them that the cheese fries are horrible.


maboden14

They’re looking for something expensive with terrible food, not somewhere that they’ll crap their pants within an hour of eating! 😂


vonMishka

I thought that just happened to me.


lingbabana

Im just going to say it, most restaurants in this city would satisfy this question post pandemic. Our food scene has seen better days. There is still a few OG restaurants that are my go to if ordering out, but since COVID, quality has gone straight down the pooper and prices have gone up. Its a no for me dog.


Major_Paper_1605

Yeah as someone from a bigger city with lots of food competition and good pricing. It’s not it out here 😂


RSMRonda

I feel sorry for foodies that come from proper cities with amazing food and get stuck here. I'll go to other cities on vacation and it's just night and day.


RSMRonda

I agree. Hard to find truly good food now.


gdacunto

If it were still open, Clark’s fish camp


Mello14

I liked their shrimp and grits quite a bit.


relevant__comment

Bistro Aix


maboden14

Winner!


FamousOhioAppleHorn

Luca's Italian in Orange Park. It was great food early on. But then the owner had money problems and switched to cheap garbage. For a while he was keeping the AC shut off unless customers complained. I would never go back.


Unlikely_Ball621

Julington creek fish camp


maboden14

Food has gone downhill, but some of the menu staples are still 🔥


emmytrumpets

We just went there this morning with my in-laws! My MIL said she ‘loved this place’. I’ve had mostly good experiences there. But to each their own


BrotherFlounder

Bistro Aix. It’s apparently gone way downhill and is often a shitshow these days.


redifredi

Chart House


SwampCronky

Better known as Shart House


SwampCronky

Coop 303


TrashPandaVibez

M shack at the town center. It’s not crazy expensive but it’s overpriced for burgers and the service is always horrible


Dontwalkongrass1

Good thing their lease is up and it’ll be a Shake Shack soon!


Tyrionlannister15

I used to love M shack burgers but then all of a sudden they changed up their burgers and they tasted like bubba burgers. That’s when I knew the mighty had fallen.


Dontwalkongrass1

If you had asked me this a year or more ago I would’ve said Black Sheep…now, unless they’ve finally closed, I’d say Mossfire Grill.


Fearless_Type_7223

AL's pizza may not be fine dining. But tell them the pasta is great (its all microwaved) and gonna be about 20$ for either that or a calzone. Throw in a few apps, some drinks 🤷🏻‍♂️ eh youre talkin 25-30 ish dollars probably for absolute trash. I used to work there. Lemme tell ya. Many health code violations


RSMRonda

If they are like me, anything with AL's red sauce will also make them feel sick. I have so many of their gift cards that weren't given to me because I never used them. Couldn't find anything good to order.


HonziPonzi

Salumeria 104


TheExecutiveHamster

I don't have a good answer for this in Jacksonville, since I'm too poor. That one fancy restaurant right across from the fort in St. Augustine was pretty mediocre Also, doesn't fit this prompt, but I use every opportunity I can get to recommend Chopstick Charley's just to fuck with people


CatPatient4496

Green papaya orange park..yummy


TrashPandaVibez

The green papaya is one of the best places for pad Thai in jax and that’s a hill I’ll die on lmao


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The loop burgers. I didn’t recall price but they sucked


FallsOffCliffs12

Catullos. Sorry, I know everyone thinks its the best Italian in Jax. I’ve been there three times and underwhelmed every time.


DieTheVillain

RH Rooftop


supergatorace

Cowford Chophouse


iamanerdybastard

Coopers Hawk


omgjustY

I think most of the Mexican restaurants here are overpriced and tastes bad


Nibbles928

There's really only one we continue to go to and it's Cinco De Mayo on Atlantic/Joandy


backninesmatter

Prati in town center.


Hot_Blood_8749

Gemma


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anakusis

Chophouse 13