Best Restaurants with Bar Seating in Jacksonville Beach

First time going after hearing amazing things about Dwight's for years. It did not disappoint. The service was awesome, and the food was very good. The crab cakes were the best I have had. Every restaurant says their crab cakes are the best and close to Maryland's, but I have had Maryland's and Dwight's was the closest for sure. Almost pure crab, very little filler if any. I will go back just for the Crab Cakes. My family had steaks, and I had the scallops. Everyone loved their Steaks and said it was much better than Ruth Chris' where we tend to go for celebrations. So, we will be back for sure. It is going to be our new celebration place. The coolest thing was that Dwight, is actually in the kitchen cooking everything. He opened it like 29 years ago. But it was nice just being in a small quaint restaurant that was still very service, and quality food focused instead of commercial and convenience. We will be back for sure.

Great varied Italian menu. More than just red sauce style dishes. Ambiance was great! Two separate dining areas…..main room and a casual lively bar area. Cocktails and wines were delicious. Our table of five ordered different apps, mains and desserts. All guests were very pleased! Service was Excellent! Definitely a do-over for all of us!

Outstanding experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely fantastic — every dish was prepared to perfection, bursting with flavor, and presented beautifully. On top of that, the value was incredible; the quality of the food far exceeded expectations for the price. What truly set this place apart, however, was the phenomenal service. The staff was attentive, friendly, and went out of their way to ensure a memorable dining experience. It’s rare to find a restaurant that excels in both food and service. I will definitely be returning and highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for an exceptional meal.