Riverside Liquors & The Restaurant in Riverside

Riverside Liquors is a true hidden gem. The food and wine are always great. I always enjoy the ambiance and staff here. Their Wednesday Wine Tastings are also fantastic and very educational. Would recommend to anyone!

Absolutely phenomenal. We celebrated our wedding anniversary at Riverside Liquors & The Restaurant, and it exceeded all our expectations. From the warm ambiance to the outstanding food and service, everything was top-notch. The interior atmosphere is charming, intimate, and full of character. While the entrance may appear to be just a liquor store, the restaurant in the back feels like a hidden gem. It's stylish yet comfortable, perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. We were warmly greeted and taken care of by Annabelle, who made our night unforgettable. Her kindness, attention to detail, and genuine enthusiasm added something special to the evening. She took time to walk us through the menu and offered great recommendations with a smile. The food was exceptional. I had the shrimp and grits, which were creamy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. My wife chose the red snapper, which was fresh, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection. The quality of ingredients and care in preparation was evident in every bite. We had heard from several friends that this was one of the best spots in Jacksonville, and now we agree. The pricing is competitive, the service is outstanding, and the full bar has a great selection. It truly offers an elevated experience in a relaxed setting. We will absolutely be returning and will be recommending Riverside Liquors & The Restaurant to everyone we know.

We just left! We actually really enjoyed ourselves. Price is simple and straightforward. The wine is easy to consume and easy on the price as well. We just chose one from the list. I like to do my research prior to investing in a higher priced bottle and they have a large selection of aged wines if you want something not on the list. Lots of older wines at reasonable prices that I would love to get my hands on as well. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and easy going feeling as well. I had the shrimp and grits which was extremely tasty along with lamb meatballs which had a spicy kick to them and my mom had the shrimp. Overall a great first time experience and definitely will be coming back.

The staff was great, I just wasn't very impressed with this place. We tried several items including the daily bread special, the special pop-potatoes, chicken piccata, stuffed dates, chili shrimp, and French dip. We also tried a few cocktails including the price is right. The prices were not expensive, but the flavor of the majority of the food was very meh.