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Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Jacksonville / Northeast Florida? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Burlingame
4.9
4.9 (2471)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Fernandina Beach
About the restaurant

Featuring made-from-scratch, fresh, seasonal dishes and craft cocktails, Burlingame creates an enticing dining experience. We realize that dining out is about more than just the food on the plate and drink in the glass. The total guest experience should be delightful. Here you can laugh with friends, visit with family or have an intimate dinner for two and our wait staff will work to ensure your experience is beyond your expectations. Our staff will be there when you need them but tonight is about your party not about us. If we do our job right you won’t even notice us.
We want your experience to be exceptional, and that’s why the guest experience is our focus.
Tuesday wine discounts: 25% off all bottles.
25% auto-gratuity is added to tables of 8+ guests.
Top review
KeithVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was perfect and so delicious— oysters, lamb bolognese and wagyu steak. Service was outstanding as well.
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Fish Dip
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Fried Brussels Sprouts
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Lamb Bolognese
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Salt at The Ritz-Carlton
4.8
4.8 (3313)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Amelia Island
About the restaurant
PLEASE BE ADVISED: SALT WILL BE CLOSED FOR REIMAGINING FROM NOVEMBER 1st THROUGH DECEMBER. CURRENTLY SLATED TO REOPEN ON DECEMBER 27. IN THE MEANTIME, WE WILL OFFER POP UP SERVICE IN TIDEWATER GRILL, LIMITED AVAILABILITY SHOWN IN THE EXPERIENCES LISTED ONLINE ON OPENTABLE.



Salt, a AAA Five Diamond award-winning restaurant features simple ingredients from the earth and the sea, properly seasoned and artfully prepared. With more than 400 available wines and an innovative menu showcasing the bounty of the season, Salt offers a dining experience that is a rare combination of the relaxed and refined. As a tribute to the contemporary coastal setting, more than 40 varieties of salt, harvested from every corner of the world, are available to enhance the flavor and appearance of each exquisite dish.

Top review
JackVIP
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
Loved the Salt Pop-Up Dinner in Tidewater Grill! Can’t wait to see what’s next when the renovations are completed soon!
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Forgotten Tonic
4.8
4.8 (2728)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
St. Augustine
About the restaurant
Forgotten Tonic, a hidden neighborhood gem on historic Aviles Street in St. Augustine, blends old-world European charm with modern flair. Our cozy, inviting space is perfect for enjoying expertly crafted cocktails, a diverse wine selection, and a menu of New American cuisine with global influences. Whether you're here for a casual dinner, a special celebration, or a private event, Forgotten Tonic offers exceptional hospitality and a memorable dining experience in the nation's oldest city. Discover the charm of this local favorite and make it your go-to spot in St. Augustine!
Top review
Sarah
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing food and amazing staff!!! Love this place!
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Eleven South Bistro
4.8
4.8 (4120)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Jacksonville Beach
About the restaurant
At Eleven South, our food philosophy is simple – a taste for every palate and a palette for every season. Our menu is the centerpiece of the dining experience and features an exclusive variety of seafood, steaks, fresh fish and pasta dishes. Our open flame mesquite wood grill is our distinction and adds delectable flavor to many of our signature dishes from our signature Sea Bass to our steaks and appetizers.
Top review
CatVIP
Dined 2 days ago
As always, food was delicious. We ordered 3 different entrees and everyone loved their meal. Server Christopher was awesome, also as always. He makes great suggestions and a great asset to Eleven South.
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Royal Red Shrimp
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Cape Cod Diver Scallops
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Classic Escargot
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Bar Zin Bistro and Amelia Island Wine Company
4.8
4.8 (1615)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Fernandina Beach
About the restaurant
A neighborhood American Bistro & Wine Bar. A casual yet upbeat venue.
Top review
Brian
Dined 5 days ago
I don’t like reviews where there is minimum character count
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Charcuterie
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Old City House
4.6
4.6 (2118)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
St. Augustine
About the restaurant
features creative cuisine, spiced with variety, in a casually elegant dining atmosphere. Located in a beautifully restored 19th century building, the Old City House offers it’s guests the chance to experience a personal selection of world cuisine in a Mediterranean atmosphere. Only the finest ingredients are used and all entrees are prepared to order featuring fresh seafood, pasta, beef, lamb, and pork. The intimate and charming dining room is conducive to a relaxed, comfortable meal which is served by a knowledgeable and professional wait staff.
Top review
Bill
Dined 5 days ago
Exceeded expectations, great food, great staff, outstanding experience.
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Vegetable Lasagna
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Beef Tenderloin
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She Crab Soup
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Town Hall
4.8
4.8 (1201)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Jacksonville
About the restaurant
Led by two-time James Beard nominee Chef Tom Gray, Town Hall is a community gathering spot for sharing good food and drink in good company in the heart of Historic San Marco. Our contemporary American menu draws inspiration from the seasons and we fill our menu with ingredients from local farms and artisan purveyors. Start with our Cured & Aged meat and cheese tower or Duck Fat Cornbread with spicy slaw. Signature entrees include Housemade Pasta & Sugo, Seared Scallops and Filet Mignon. From our Brunch menu, enjoy classics like Smoked Salmon Toast with Truffled Egg Salad, Crab Cake Benedict, or French Toast to pair with a mimosa or bellini.

Full craft cocktail bar offered with wines from around the world and Jacksonville’s finest local craft beers served in our comfy lounge, bar or intimate full-service dining room. Happy Hour offered daily, private dining and group bookings available. Join us for our weekly themed wine tastings on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:30pm - 7:00pm.
Top review
JudyVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Have loved town hall since its opened. Great wine tasting last night
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New Year's Eve at Town Hall!
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Daily Happy Hour
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Azurea at One Ocean
4.8
4.8 (1883)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Atlantic Beach
About the restaurant
Since its inception, Azurea, the signature restaurant of One Ocean Resort, has established its own food and wine personality, creating a culture of passion and seeking perfection. Azurea remains true to its local surroundings, providing an elegant, artfully inspired atmosphere, where a view of the ocean is accessible from any seat in the house.

Under the direction of our highly acclaimed Food & Beverage Team, the restaurant has quickly become a “must experience” destination for discerning diners. Azurea showcases the area’s cuisine movement with an eclectic tribute to the flavors of Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. The menu changes with each season, representing the latest trends and the finest ingredients.
Top review
elliot
Dined 1 day ago
Good food, good service, good vibe. Would definitely recommend to anybody thats staying at the resort.
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Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
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Crab Cake Benedict
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16oz Ribeye
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Hangar One Bistro Airport Eatery & Bar
4.8
4.8 (624)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
St. Augustine
About the restaurant
Watch the airplanes take off & land
An aviation dining experience
Two spacious climate controlled indoor patios with views at the main runways, airport taxiways, jet and aircraft parking areas and the Mantazas Water Inlet West of Vilano Beach will make your visit an unforgettable dining experience.
Top review
Barbara
Dined 1 day ago
Great waiter and great window seat watching the planes!
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Happy hour
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Wine Down Wednesday
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Raintree Restaurant
4.8
4.8 (6130)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
St. Augustine
About the restaurant
Enjoy casual dining at it finest, the Raintree Restaurant & Steakhouse, recognized Nationally and Internationally for over 43 years as one of Florida's top destination Restaurants. The Raintree is renowned for its consistent, award-winning menu, consisting of Prime Steaks, Lamb, Poultry, Veal, fresh Seafood and more. The Raintree has a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Wine List and a premium bar, served in the warm, intimate atmosphere of a restored 1879 Victorian home. The home is surround by a brick courtyard with Gazebo's for outdoor dining. Even if you choose to dine elsewhere, join us afterward in The Dessert Bar, choose from our Famous Crepes, Ice cream Drinks, Dessert Martinis, Cappucinno & Espresso or indulge in a fine after dinner Liquor or Cognac.
Top review
Kathy
Dined 2 days ago
This restaurant has a beautifully unique atmosphere, great food and outstanding wait staff.
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Lobster & Sweet Pepper Bisque
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Raintree Salad
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Key Lime Pie
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