Congaree and Penn
Restaurant · Jacksonville ·
Farm-to-table dining & cidery with seasonal dishes and vineyard views
Farm-to-table dining & cidery with seasonal dishes and vineyard views
"One of Jacksonville’s more unique tasting menus can be found at Congaree & Penn. Part farm, part cidery, and part restaurant, the locale has begun offering six-course tasting menus where guests are invited to dine among the grapevines with up to six people per group. Dinners change seasonally with ingredients from the Congaree & Penn farm and other local farms and artisan purveyors. Those who enjoy wine with dinner can add a wine pairing to the tasting menu for a full culinary experience."
"Those looking for some wide open spaces will love Congaree and Penn, a real working farm with a dedicated kitchen and restaurant where friends can enjoy views of the gardens as they sip and savor the bounty. While the covered patio is a beautiful dining spot for brunch or dinner, dining among the grape vines is even better, especially for those with larger groups of friends, since it can accommodate up to 30 guests. The menu at Congaree and Penn changes seasonally, so there’s always something new to try."
"Congaree and Penn is part restaurant and part working farm that serves brunch every Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Expect plenty of dishes created with farm grown produce alongside ciders also made with farm fruit. The brunch menu rotates frequently some dishes diners may find include deviled eggs with smoked trout roe, smoked fish dip, and a perfectly executed banana bread French toast topped with a brown sugar caramel sauce, walnut and oat crumble, and candied orange peel. After brunch, take a walk around the farm to see some of the animals that call the area home."
"Congaree and Penn has been a Jacksonville staple for years and is often thought of as a must-do when friends or family are in town. For a fun date-night activity book a sunset wagon ride that can be taken before dinner. Once seated at the table take in the views of the on-site vineyards and the quiet, adults-only atmosphere. Order a glass of wine or cider made from the fruits grown right at the farm, then try the shrimp and grits made with locally caught shrimp, Tasso ham, sweet and savory tomato gravy, and spicy pepper jelly."
"One of the most unique dining spots in Jacksonville is Congaree and Penn where guests can eat just steps away from where their food was grown. The “field to fork” dining experience features seasonal dishes based on what the farm is growing. For smaller groups, opt for dining on the patio, and for groups over 13 people can dine in a field of grapevines. Do not miss its stellar shrimp and grits, which is made with Florida shrimp, Jupiter rice grits, tasso ham, tomato gravy and topped off with pepper jelly."
