Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Jacksonville

La Novella was a perfect restaurant to take our friends to celebrate their marriage. The kind hostess set us at an outside table by a heater because it was a cool fall afternoon. Once seated, the attentive waitress took our orders and gave good explanations of various menu options. The food was fantastic and we topped it off with a white chocolate dessert that was the exact replica of an orange filled with a yummy filling. We will visit the restaurant again for celebratory events.

We had Shrimp and Grits it was AMAZING along with a Caesar salad, which has homemade Caesar dressing. Plate looked amazing garnished with a flower. Food was fabulous. Can’t wait to go back again on the 17th with a girlfriend and the view is amazing as well.

Food was great and excellent service. Multiple people checking on us throughout the night with a packed restaurant. Water glass was never empty and never waited too long for food. Server always had a smile on his face along with everyone else who came by. Most tender octopus I have ever had and the Lamb chops were delicious. Even my son wiped his shirt rib plate clean. Was celebrating my wife’s birthday and they even brought her a complimentary crème brûlée unexpectedly. Will definitely come back. Love finding new places that impress. My only knock is that it was a little noisy and hard to hear each other at a normal talking volume. But wouldn’t let that stop me from coming back.

The Cowford Chophouse has become our favorite restaurant in Jacksonville. The food and drinks are amazing! The staff are always wonderful!! It’s so convenient and accessible. Truly a fine dining experience that is worth every penny!!

The food was amazing and authentic. The staff was friendly and helpful. It is close to the beach and very trendy