Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Jacksonville area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Jacksonville area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Jacksonville area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#30. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (969 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4850 Big Island Drive Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: New American, Wine Tasting Room, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#29. J. Alexander's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (512 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10296 Bistro Drive Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: New American, Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#28. 13 Gypsies
- Rating: 4.2/5 (341 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 887 Stockton St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Spanish, Basque, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Rue Saint Marc
- Rating: 4.2/5 (257 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2103 San Marco Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: French, Modern European
- Read more on Yelp
#26. TAVERNA
- Rating: 4.2/5 (638 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1986 San Marco Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Breakfast & Brunch, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Bazille
- Rating: 4.2/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4835 Town Crossing Drive Floor 2 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Matthew's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (327 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 2107 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: New American, Lounges, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#23. DOMU
- Rating: 4.3/5 (943 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4852 Town Center Pkwy Ste 101 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Ramen, Cocktail Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Primi Piatti
- Rating: 4.3/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2722 Park St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Picasso's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (863 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10503 San Jose Blvd. Ste 207 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Wine Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Alhambra Theatre & Dining
- Rating: 4.3/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 12000 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Performing Arts, American, Dinner Theater
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Cuisine 76 and Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (390 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1023 Park St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Mediterranean, Cocktail Bars, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Midtown Table
- Rating: 4.3/5 (447 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5016 Gate Pkwy Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Biscottis
- Rating: 4.3/5 (907 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3556 St. John's Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#16. True Food Kitchen
- Rating: 4.3/5 (613 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5205 Big Island Drive Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#15. The District SPR
- Rating: 4.4/5 (416 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2026 Walnut St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Wine Bars, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Chowder Ted's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5215 Heckscher Drive Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Sandwiches, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Town Hall
- Rating: 4.4/5 (413 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2012 San Marco Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Bearded Pig
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1623 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1808 Kings Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, American
- Read more on Yelp
#11. BB's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1019 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Carmines Pie House
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2677 Forbes St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Orsay
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1212 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3630 Park St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: French, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Norikase
- Rating: 4.5/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 9734 Deer Lake Court Ste 13 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#7. The French Pantry
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1076 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6301 Powers Ave. Ste 1 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Tabouleh Mediterranean Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (380 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7645 Merrill Road Ste 201 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Green Papaya Thai & Sushi Cuisine
- Rating: 4.6/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8635 Blanding Blvd. Ste 101 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Thai, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 556 Kingsley Ave. Orange Park, Florida
- Categories: Puerto Rican, Spanish, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.7/5 (968 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4483 Southside Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Brazilian, Steakhouses, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Fast Eddy's Quick Mideast
- Rating: 4.8/5 (388 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10915 Baymeadows Road Ste 105 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Sandwiches, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Mesa
- Rating: 4.8/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4260 Herschel St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
