GIlbert’s Southern + Bar

Been here a few times after I met Kenny at Furyk’s deal. Awesome!!!!!

Food is insane!
Staff is straight cash money!

Ambience

You better check it out!

I’ve been sending peeps in for a while! More...

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I enjoyed everything except the dessert and the hostess. I ordered the kale salad topped with grilled shrimp and the biscuits and cornbread appetizer. Both were absolutely delicious. I ordered the apple tart and chocolate pecan pie to-go, and I wasn't a fan of either. My husband tried both desserts, too, and he agreed that they weren't delicious like we'd hoped they'd be. As for the hostess.. This was my first visit, and I entered the restaurant at the South entrance. There was a gentleman there who was awesome and directed me toward the area where my friend was waiting for me. As I climbed the stairs, the hostess (who was on the phone when the gentleman first dropped me off at the bottom of the stairs) located at that entrance was quite rude asking where I was going. I told her I was meeting a friend and continued climbing the stairs. She stepped from behind the counter and asked how I knew my friend was even there. I told her (as I continued to climb) that my friend texted me giving me her location. I'm not sure what the problem was, but it definitely left a bad taste in my mouth. More...

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Pros: food is very good, staff is friendly, great location and view of the ocean, drinks are tasty, FB hot sauce I need to bring home with me!

Cons: bartender very slow, service was kind of slow considering there aren't that many tables, food concepts are great (as expected from Chef Kenny) but some dishes need some tweaks (chicken pork belly BLT appetizer had good flavors, but pork belly was so hard on the edges almost chipped a tooth, yet was somehow still delicious).

#Support local! Love everything Chef Kenny makes, so I can't wait to come back and also try the hot chicken place in front. More...

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I don’t give a lot a 5 stars to restaurants but this one easily hit the mark. Every dish was delicious and flavorful without over-spicing. The local fish special was done to perfection, the best kale salad I have ever had and the banana fosters dessert was exceptional. Well done! Highly recommended. More...

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The food was delicious. If you are looking for that good ole southern comfort food in JAX! This is the place to be. Oh.. .and did I say they have healthy choices too! Staff was wonderful to talk to...award winning Chef! Really enjoyed the dining experience. Oh..and did I say the restaurant location is awesome. Overlooking the ocean. More...

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This is, hands down, one of Jacksonville’s best restaurants. The cocktails are interesting but very drinkable, the food is completely southern but innovative, and the staff is friendly, knowledgeable and quick with a heartfelt opinion on food and drinks. The portions a bit ridiculously huge, and the flavors are honest and delicious. Plus, one of the few places in Jax Beach with an ocean view! More...

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I am so happy to have a quality waterfront restaurant in Jax Beach. This is one of my new favorite places. We had a large party and tried a little bit of everything . From the drinks to the starters to the meals and dessert— It was all prepared perfectly. Dishes are unique twists on Southern favorites. Friendly and knowledgeable servers. Try the pimento cheese cannelloni! More...

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Great views, excellent food and the service was outstanding. I will be going back. Plus the price was very reasonable. I've been to 2 of Gilbert's restaurant's and both are excellent. Highly recommended.

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Went here a couple of weeks ago on a Saturday night with another couple and though the food was good, I thought it was a bit over priced for what you got. $22 for fried chicken. I had the stroganoff special which was good but too watery for my taste. Will probably try again but stick to the sandwich menu. More...

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Amazing southen food. Pork Belly appitizer is a must have. Catfish with melt in your mouth. Waygu beef and plantains have layers of flavor. The staff go beyond to make you feel at home. More...

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Amazing food and service! Highly recommend the burnt end sandwhich and fried Brussel sprouts. My wife and I rode there on our motorcycles and had an awesome experience!

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The BBQ was amazing! Chef really knows his way around some meat, seasoning, and smoke. Our server, Sidney was more than amazing as well. I would recommend the BBQ and sweet tea or adult drink (mason jar style!). More...

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KG has done it again. So happy to have his cooking closer to where we live.. we ate at the front kitchen which is the Hot Chicken restaurant but then lounged at the bar upstairs which is the Southern Kitchen part of the building. The Oceanview is amazing and we cant wait to try the options on the Southern Kitchen menu when we come back. The Cocktails are awesome and Kenny's food is always amazing. More...

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Fantastic and refreshing dining experience. Started off with the Ultimate Beast cocktail of Habanero infused whisky...wowza! Delicious-just the right amount of heat and sweet. Appetizer of the year is the broiled gulf oysters with cornbread and kale crumble. Watch out! These could become addictive. The tuna poke with quinoa and heirloom tomatoes was prepared exquisitely and seasoned perfectly. For entrees we had the amazing Shrimp and Grits and the flavors abound with sun dried tomatoes and delicately roasted sweet whole garlic cloves and some kind of delicious cream sauce: Definitely not yo mama’s shrimp and grits! The fresh catch of Atlantic Salmon was obviously prepared with passion; flavor and temperature was perfect, nesting on a bed of creamy potatoes. Unfortunately we didn’t save room for dessert, but there is always next time. Portions were plentiful, service top notch, and we’re coming back tomorrow. Jacksonville, you are lucky this restaurant picked you. Do not hesitate! More...

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This is a wonderful stop, every time I come to Fernandina beach to visit family I make sure we have reservations. Have never had anything other then exemplary service and delicious food. The price is very inexpensive but I could be a little jaded, being from Miami. Is a must stop for anyone passing through. More...

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Awesome meal. Tried alligator ribs for the 1st time! I like them better than beef or chicken. Sangria just ok. Shrimp perfectly fried. Brussel sprouts crazy good, cheesy grits taste like mac n cheese n grits. My bro says collards outstanding! Great food good portions. More...

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