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Bistro Aix
1440 San Marco Blvd in Jacksonville, 904-398-1949

A favorite spot among local foodies, this French bistro is known as a “fancy” restaurant. But for the more casual user, they have their new urban bar, which is a beautiful and casual amendment to the Bistro Aix experience. Their wine cellar contains more than 250 wines from all over the globe and there is something for every palate and pocketbook.


Crush
3630 Park Street in Jacksonville, 904-381-0909

Although it is more of a French bistro these days, this Riverside restaurant was once only a wine store, then it evolved into a wine bar before finally settling to be a casual yet upscale Riverside restaurant. They still have a nice wine bar and a terrific selection of fine wines. Prices range, as do styles and countries of origin, but they have one of the best selections of Riesling in town.


The Grape
10281 Midtown Pkwy in the Town Center in Jacksonville, 904-642-7111

This is a corporate wine bar for people that have a predetermined idea about what a wine bar is. They are committed first and foremost to wine, so they do special meals that pair different courses of their cuisine with different wines and they have a wine shop attached in case you find that perfect wine. Although not as affordable as Total Wine, they do have more than 120 wines that you can taste and purchase by the bottle.


The Grotto
2012 San Marco Blvd in Jacksonville, 904-398-0726

The Grotto is a San Marco stalwart for wine and cheese connoisseurs. Their San Marco location makes them the perfect place to start or end an elegant evening in San Marco, and the ambience is like an authentic Italian wine grotto. Except that it is not actually in a cave. But when there you forget you’re in a storefront. Select from one of their more than 50 wines by the glass or take home a bottle that is perfect for the season.


Simons A Wine Bar
1004 Hendricks Ave in Jacksonville, 904-396-8088

The wines on their menu are categorized by region and you can find Austrian wines from $21 per bottle or a 1995 Bordeaux for $3,400. This quiet retreat is a great place for a private dinner, although the foods are a little rich, but to really get the full Simons experience you have to go on one of their live jazz nights.


Wine Cellar
1314 Prudential Dr in Jacksonville, 904-398-8989

The Southbank area seems to be where all of the wine bars get together and hangout. Wine Cellar is the oldest wine bar in the area, making it the classic wine bar for the Jacksonville area. Their continental cuisine can be paired with your choice from their enormous wine list. Put on your evening clothes and make it a formal night.

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