Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Jacksonville Beach

Dwight’s will always be our favorite place to eat. The food is awesome and the service is outstanding!

We had great service with Jeremy and Kate. Very helpful and unobtrusive with wonderful manner and attitudes. The stuffed figs were a perfect starter. The onion soup was very good. The short rib was one of the very best I’ve ever had. It was cooked perfectly. The sauce/gravy was silky smooth and full of deep flavor. The crème brûlée was very tasty but didn’t measure up to the excellence of the rest of the meal.

Celebrated my daughter’s birthday. Food and service were amazing.

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!

This was our first time at The Refinery. When we arrived the valet attendant opened the door to the restaurant. Nice touch #1. We checked in and proceeded to the second floor where the fine dining room is located. It was much quieter than downstairs where the pub is located and live music was playing. You could barely hear the music from downstairs. The upstairs had nice softer music playing. Although it was dark outside, we sat facing the ocean. Nice touch 2. We viewed the menu and ordered cocktails, salads, two fish entrees, bread, and a side of crispy Brussels Sprouts. The only negative is they charge extra for bread. Our cocktails were very good, as well as the Caesar and House Salad with the Pumpkin Vinaigrette. For entrees we ordered the Salmon, and the Triple Tail which was the special of the evening. The Salmon was a large piece or protein with string beans and other grains. The Triple Tail was on the small side with a puree and string beans. The Brussels Sprouts were also a hit. Nice touch #3. The only feedback is on charging for bread and the portion size of the Triple Tail. In addition, it was our anniversary, I added it to the OT reservation notes, but no one acknowledged our special day. We will definitely return again, and will also try their Sunday Brunch.