Rue Saint Marc

Can’t say enough about our experience here. The vibe in this space is wonderful. It was extremely easy to settle in, get comfortable, and enjoy ourselves. The staff was friendly and welcoming from the second they open the doors for us. Our servers knew the menu backwards and forwards and had helpful suggestions as far as beverage pairings, and answered our questions about each menu item in detail. The food itself is amazing. Everything on the menu is considered, intentional, and seasonal. We enjoyed everything but a big plus to the Pommes Paillasson, Venison Striploin, Wild Boar Country Pâté, and the Wild Striped Bass. Highly recommend this place. I will be a repeat visitor for sure.

“Rue” means “street” in French, and this is one you’ll want to travel again and again - because the destination is pure culinary delight. Rue Saint Marc is, without question, one of Jacksonville’s best restaurants. It’s a gastronomic feat for Chef Scott Alters, who puts every ounce of his heart and soul on the plate as he guides you through a magnificent journey for the eyes, olfactory, and tastebuds - the kind you’ll talk about for years to come. Rue is warm, inviting, and unassuming. The staff is friendly and passionate, bringing an unequivocal breadth of knowledge to the food and wine that will make your head spin. The bar is well-stocked, but I would recommend one of their many speciality cocktails (they have an impressive menu). I had a spicy margarita to kick things off, and it did not disappoint. We were lucky enough to be celebrating a friend’s birthday, so we opted for the divinely celebrated five-course tasting with a wine pairing. It was beyond words, and my toes have yet to uncurl. The fried potato smothered in caviar was sublime, the foie gras succulent, and the two-part entree feature the flakiest fish and most tender veal I’ve ever tasted. Chef Scott also whipped up a lobster pasta that was heavenly, featuring cold-water shellfish that’s flown in fresh and prepared by pouring hot water over the crustaceans. The result is tender, perfectly balanced meat that melts in your mouth. Dessert was otherworldly, with a twist on some standards. They have some great options if you decide to order off the menu, but if it’s a special occasion - and you’re feeling adventurous - go for this amazing five-course dining experience. You can thank me later. Don’t miss this treasure in Jax. You will “rue” the day you did.

This restaurant was small but really cute — a nice surprise during our night in Jacksonville. We decided to try the tasting menu with wine pairings, and the first few courses were excellent — great textures, beautiful presentation, and unique flavors that kept us excited for what was next. However, the last two dishes fell a bit flat, and the dessert was so tart we couldn’t finish it. That’s what knocked off a star for me. Overall, though, I’d definitely come back and recommend giving this place a try — even if you skip the tasting menu.

Hands down the best restaurant in Jacksonville and the closest thing we have to Michelin-star dining. The cuisine is absolutely impeccable - every dish showcases exceptional technique and creativity. The menu is dynamic and constantly evolving, offering fresh surprises with each visit while maintaining consistently outstanding quality. The kitchen operates at a level that rivals top restaurants in major culinary cities. Service is professional and knowledgeable. This is destination dining that puts Jacksonville on the culinary map. If you’re looking for an exceptional fine dining experience in Northeast Florida, Rue Saint Marc is simply unmatched. Highly recommended for special occasions or anyone who appreciates truly outstanding cuisine.

Sept 2025: The peanut crusted grouper in a curry sauce was delicious. Some of the outer sides of the grouper were overdone and a bit chewy, but for the most part, it was cooked well. The Bibb salad comes with ham, but since I don’t eat ham, they were able to remove it and replace it with a few mushrooms. I should’ve looked at the description so I can tell you what cheese was on there, but it was definitely in the blue cheese family. A very potent, soft cheese. I loved it. The chef provided a complimentary fried rice cube with salmon roe on top. This didn’t have a ton of flavor to it, so it’s not something I’d order (it is an option on the menu). One thing I didn’t love about the set up is the menu. They leave it upside down, as though it’s a placemat, with your napkin and utensils over it. I grabbed the napkin and utensils off the top, in front of my waitress. She walked away. I sat there for several minutes just looking at my phone because I had no idea the placemat was actually the menu if I flipped it over. I waved over the waitress after a bit and she said she thought I was going to get around to looking at the menu. I wish she would’ve said something when I first sat down or maybe they don’t make the menu look like a placemat in the future?

Best - High quality and creative fine dining. Chef Scott and his team does a phenomenal job creating seasonal menu items and uses the freshest ingredients to share a unique, quality, and upscale culinary experience. Highly recommend the chefs table experience.

The staff were incredibly attentive and welcoming from the moment we walked in. The ambiance was so perfect, creating a really lovely and relaxing atmosphere. Honestly, every single dish we ordered was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to go back again soon!

Wow! Rue Saint Marc is an absolute gem in the heart of downtown San Marco. From the moment we walked in, we were enveloped in a warm, inviting atmosphere that set the tone for an unforgettable evening. We chose to celebrate Valentine's weekend here, and we couldn't have made a better choice. The service was impeccable—attentive without being intrusive—making us feel like VIPs throughout our meal. The passion the team shares for their craft truly shines through in every detail, from the beautifully curated decor to the meticulously prepared dishes. Now, let's talk about the food! Each course of the five-course Valentine's menu was a masterpiece, but the appetizer stole the show. The fresh crab, paired with luxurious Russian Coldwater caviar, was a heavenly combination that melted in our mouths. It was evident that the chef pours heart and soul into every bite, creating an experience that is nothing short of extraordinary. Even the water was elevated, treated with UV light purification—this attention to detail is what sets Rue Saint Marc apart. Overall, the vibe of the restaurant is eclectic yet modern, making it a perfect backdrop for a special occasion. We left feeling like we had experienced something truly magical, and we can't wait to return! Jacksonville is incredibly lucky to have a dining destination like Rue Saint Marc. Highly recommend!

Went there for my wife's birthday. It was fantastic. We did the five course tasting menu, and every dish was tremendous. The staff was pleasant and attentive and it was an overall very good experience. Highly recommend.

My wife and I had dinner here after Mass to celebrate our anniversary. We were seated promptly upon arrival and ordered a couple of cocktails and Mayport shrimp and bread service to start. For the Mains, I had the ribeye and my wife had the monkfish. I wanted my steak medium, but still received medium rare (pic doesn't do justice). My wife's monkfish tasted bland. For dessert, we had the Amaretto soufflé. Enjoyed the dessert. Food wait was just way tooooooo long and the place was loud. So much for having an intimate evening. Our dinner (3-course) took a couple of hours long and we didn't even have the tasting menu. Food was overpriced for the amount you get especially the Mayport Shrimp $18 and tiny bread for $9. Walked out still a little hungry.

Celebrated our anniversary here on a Friday night. We were greeted warmly by the staff and seated right away since we have a reservation. Our table has 2 glasses of champagne and a card for us, very sweet of them. We started the evening with their Mayport Shrimp and House Bread. We both enjoyed the buttery and soft bread but the shrimps were just okay. We also had drinks, Mai Tai (so good!) for me and a cider for the hubs. For the main course, which came maybe after almost an hour of wait, I ordered the Monkfish. I didn't particularly like the flavor overall, but the side of veggies were tasty. My husband is a meat eater so he got the Ribeye, it was good but the portion, in my opinion, is small for the price. We both loved the Amaretto Soufflé. It was not a very good experience because of the wait and the portion of the food, The place is also quite loud, and not a very intimate place for a date night. Great service from our server though.

Amazing innovative menu. Top notch service. Free ample parking on site. Classy ambiance. We went for a tasting menu dinner where the choice of dishes were up to the chef. We had a five course meal excluding the amuse bouche. The portion sizes were appropriate for a 2 hour tasting experience. It's worth a reservation for a special occasion or extravagant night out!

Adorable, romantic, cozy little restaurant in the heart of San Marco. Parking can be a challenge in this area but they have a few dedicated spots in front. Cocktails are all so amazing here. There is an extensive craft cocktail menu, organized by liquor which is appreciated. If you're not sure what you want, the servers are great at recommending a drink based on your preferred flavor profile. Gabby at the bar can even create something outstanding that's sure to impress. The chef's tasting experience is such a treat! It's definitely a splurge and not large portions but it's such a fun and special experience, especially for groups. It's not rushed and allows plenty of time for socialization between courses. The wine pairings are always amazing and have given us the chance to try new delicious wines that we otherwise would not have chosen. I always forgot to take pictures of each dish because I'm so excited to dig in.

Always a favorite place to go celebrate. Has good drinks and delicious food - definitely on the higher end but have always had good service when you come early and great ambiance.

So we finally got to Rue St Marc for the 5 course experience menu with wine pairings. So worth it. We added the foie gras for $20 each. They have parking out front which is a rarity in San Marco. The restaurant itself is relatively small and has some outside seating. It's open floor plan so you can watch the kitchen from almost all the seating to the left of entrance door. Although there are 4 stool seats where you can get a front row view if you like that. There are also 4 very comfortable and roomy booths with cushiony black leather to the left of the door (highly recommend). The high tops have the metal seats which I find uncomfortable and sometimes difficult to move in to the table. Our waiter was good, but with the 5 course the kitchen really runs the service and describes each course., so it is more of a team service. The start was kind of slow. We ordered a drink before and that was almost gone before the amuse bouche arrived. Amuse bouche - 3 delightful bites - a duck liver on brioche toast, an elevated tater tot and a crab tart. Crab tart was the least interesting of the 3. I am not usually a fan of tater tots but I would order these as a side they were that tasty with all the accoutrements. Next our added on foie gras course - came with a nice Sauternes, complemented with pear and brioche of course. Our pears were more than a tad underripe, hard actually. But there was a purée which worked perfectly. A good size piece for 2 and yummy. Then our actual 1st course - scallops paired with a Lebanese rose. One perfectly cooked and seared scallop with a lovely sauce. 2nd course - halibut paired with a Chardonnay, nicely cooked and sauced. 3rd course - mushroom risotto with a foam paired with a red. Great depth of earthy flavor contrasted with a light foam atop it, Risotto a tad under but very tasty. My husband asked for another of the brioche bread service to go with. The bread service is 2 lovely baked brioche rolls with a salted butter. 4th entree - duck breast, probably the only real miss. While the breast meat was cooked well the skin and fat were not rendered properly and therefore simply had to be cut off to be able to cut and eat the breast. Again sauce and red wine pairing very good. 5th dessert - I missed the explanation. But it was 1/4 of 6" berry tart. Allot of food but you don't leave feeling like you have eaten too much. It's over 2 plus hours. We arrived just prior to 7 and completed a little after 9:30. We will definitely come back on a regular basis, sorry it took us so long to get here. They also have a 3 course prix fixe - which you have a list of 5-6;items in each of 3 courses. This is only available on week days. Weekends only 5 course.

One of my favorite dining experiences in Northeast Florida! I highly recommend the chef's tasting menu with wine pairings. I'm talking fine dining at it's best with a highly trained knowledgable staff, artfully prepared food synchronized service, and exquisite wines. Everything we enjoyed was impeccably prepared, with fresh, quality ingredients, and so much attention to detail. One of my favorite bites is always the Pommes Paillasson with choice crème, trout roe, and nori furikake seasoning. Y'all, it's the fanciest little tater tot you've ever eaten. The craft cocktail menu is also fabulous. The Patio Pounder is one of my seasonal favorites - refreshing and delicious. Make your reservation today and experience all that Rue Saint Marc has to offer.

Amazing tasting menu, impeccable service, and a quaint dining room that's perfect for an intimate dinner with your significant other! We walked in on a Saturday evening prior to a concert and we were pleasantly surprised that a table was available because we were expecting a bar seat at best! There are two choices on the weekend evenings so be prepared for either a 3 course prefix or 5 course tasting experience. We chose the 5 courses with wine pairing and we were beyond pleased with that choice. The wait staff did an excellent job explaining each course and introducing each pairing. Every course was delicious and meticulously prepared and served. I wish I was a millionaire so I could make this a weekly visit! I wish the pictures came with taste and smell options because you would be in for a treat! For your next date night please consider Rue!

Kudos to whoever designed the latest menu and revamp at Rue Saints Marc. The latest "Rue Experience" is simply an exceptionally well executed degustation menu. Great food, reliable combinations, expertly prepared. We added wine pairing and the foie gras. The highlights (besides the whole meal and dining experience) was the amuse bouche, foie gras, scallops & shrimp, tortellini, and lemon cheesecake dessert. The dishes were far more flavorful and varied in ingredients than my listing/explanation. Highly highly recommend a visit for the tasting menu, especially before this place isn't swamped (it's definitely a local gem). We'll be back for both the tasting menu as well as a week night meal shortly. It's so wonderful when a local place like this greatly exceed expectations.

Great food, location is off the beaten track, parking is hard. But service and food is great Would recommend if in the area

We did the tasting with an additional cost of the wine pairing for our anniversary and enjoyed every bite! This is not a speedy ordeal. It will take a minimum of two hours. The service was superb and the vibes were elegant and over the top. I left feeling bubbly and delighted.

Had a work dinner here with a couple of co-workers and we all loved it. The food, atmosphere, and service was great. Would definitely go back and take my entire team.

Went for a birthday dinner for one of my girl friends. We had the Chef's special and it was to die for. We also tried almost every drink they had. Everything was fabulous, from the service, to the presentation and flavor. The dessert was also delish. The bill came out to about $500, but that's because we're lushes I say it's worth every penny. I can't wait to go again. I left full but not too full and very pleased.

Amazing Rue experience for our 33rd anniversary. Missed out on taking a picture of the appetizer course (sorry!). Calamari ceviche salad, cheese pasta, monk fish, NY strip and sorbet dessert. Every bite was amazing!

Rue Saint Marc in Jacksonville, FL, left me in awe with their impeccable service staff and a delightful 5-course meal paired perfectly with exquisite wines. From the moment I stepped in, the staff made me feel welcomed and attended to every detail with utmost care. Each course was a culinary masterpiece, beautifully presented and bursting with flavors that delighted my taste buds. The wine pairings elevated the dining experience to new heights, enhancing the flavors of each dish. The combination of the attentive service and delectable dishes made my visit to Rue Saint Marc an unforgettable dining experience that I can't wait to relive. Highly recommended!

Check out this place if you want to try a different dining experience. My husband and I were looking for something new to try for our dinner date and came across this restaurant. We were intrigued with the Rue Saint Marc Experience and thought to give it a try. Rue Saint Marc Experience is a a 5 course meal with or without wine pairing. The chef will prepare 5 dishes for you and you would not know what you will be getting until it hits your table. Each dish is well presented and our server describes it very thoroughly. Initially, we thought we will not be full looking at the size of the dish but by the end of the meal, we were truly satisfied. I would say each dish is really tasty and the wine does complement the dish. This is definitely a good dinner date experience

We did the Rue experience here on a Friday night. We started out with an amazing amuse bouche that had a ricotta cheese crisp with salmon roe, a puff with some sort of cheese in it, and a beet tart. Our first course was what i would describe as a shrimp ceviche. It was absolutely delicious. From there we moved onto halibut. It was every so slightly overcooked but the flavor was good. We then had the pasta course. It was a vegetarian spinach pasta with a light cheese sauce. Next was the lamb. It was perfectly cooked. We opted for the cheese board add-on (+$12). We liked one of the cheeses so much we ordered it from Indiana. We ended the meal with a strawberry biscotti. It was a bit too dense for my taste. All and all...a great experience. We did the wine pairings (+$45pp). It was a little slow coming out but we enjoyed just relaxing and talking about the week. You should definitely try this given the chance.

Food and service was fantastic. Great place to enjoy a comfortable meal without the rush.

This is a lovely find. With an emphasis on fresh and delicious French recipes you can find anything from French appetizers to deliciously prepared entree courses, desserts, and of course a wide variety of beverages. When you walk in, the restaurant is a little small but the style is very elegant. Blue leather booths and high top table selections for seating. There is also a cute outdoor patio. The food was very well cooked and waiter was very attentive. I would recommend a visit, especially if you love French cuisine. The only downside would be slightly higher prices. Very beautiful and recommended restaurant in the lovely San Marco area.

This is one of our very favorite places the menu changes frequently. The servers are wonderful. We enjoy sitting at the bar because the bartenders are also fabulous internist onto wonderful variations of our fav cocktails. Come here you won't be disappointed

Stellar dining and food experience. Everything was wonderful. We did the risky move of coming and booking the 5 course "rue experience" with wine pairing - with an infant as we Were in from out of town and had no alternative. Thankfully our little guy must have got the fine dining memo lol and he was on his best behavior and allowed us to enjoy and complete our meal. We booked an early evening spot and got placed in a perfect end booth and began our journey quickly with a beautiful Orginal cocktail. Yum! We then moved into our dinner courses. Perfectly plated and timed we loved all of the selections and preparations. We started with a 3 piece fish appetizer, next up was a delicious scallop dish, then was a pork loin dish {apologies I was so involved I forgot to take pics after the seafood lol}, lastly we had a beef cut, followed by the most deliciously prepared dessert. Everything was perfection. I wish we visited more often and could make this a monthly staple. Highly recommend coming here when in town.

Rue Saint Marc is a really nice restaurant. Service and quality are top notch. However, price vs portion is not great. We went on Monday for the bubbles and pearl specials. The champagne was at a reduced rate but the oysters were still pretty pricey (although excellent). We had the snapper and the ribeye. Both entrees tasted amazing but once again portions were small for the price. Great date place, great service and great food...but would like a little more for the $$$$ spent at this place.

It's our 22nd wedding anniversary so we decided to celebrate at @ruesaintmarc and try the Rue Experience. It's five courses of the best Rue St Marc has to offer. We had no idea what the menu was and left our fates to the remarkable chefs. 1st course: a trio of single-bite apps. From near to far: Duck liver mousse on toasted brioche, celery root tart, and pommes piallson topped with herbed cream cheese and caviar 2nd course: Mayport shrimp poached in lemon oil with shaved radish, kohlrabi, and parsley cream 3rd course: Sunburst Farm Trout with salsify, farro, and a white bean veloute 4th course: NY strip with aligot potatoes, black trumpet mushrooms, roasted carrots, and bordelaise sauce 5th course: Sour orange tartlet with house-made toasted meringue, candied blood oranges, and powdered olive oil The crew at Rue did a wonderful job. The food was delicious. A 5-course tasting menu of this caliber could easily be $$$, but you get all of this for only $59/person. Affordable luxury that I recommend for everyone to try.

This was a part of a set Valentine's Day tasting menu. Everything was absolutely delicious!

One of the top restaurants in Jacksonville. Fantastically prepared food. Outstanding service. The setting of San Macro is a lovely backdrop to a beautiful night out.

I must say that I missed out on having a dinner here since I had late lunch. Food looked fantastic as far as I can see from others. I had my tea and dessert "yoghurt cake" and I almost died and gone to heaven. Perfect sweetness with amazing rich shortbread like crust. Great clear gelatin on top of yoghurt. If I could be little picky, I did not care for the apricot on top as it was beautiful decor. Will definitely be back. I wished they had a better patio decor and better location with view.

The very high prices don't translate into quality. Chefs look bored and wait staff don't care. Better to cook at home or save money for France.

I reached out to a friend before our trip to Jax and asked him for a good restaurant recommendation for a date night out. He said "Hands down, Rue Saint Marc is the best meal in Jax." That was enough for me (also he provides the clear ice for the Rue's bar which was further proof that this place is legit if they are investing in clear ice for their cocktails) so I booked the reservation. We could not have had a better experience and Rue is a restaurant that could easily hold its own in any Chicago foodie neighborhood filled with Michelin starred spots. We opted for the tasting menu because it was our first time and we wanted to try as many things as possible. Every course was beautifully presented and so good that the first bite makes you close your eyes for a second. We had seats at the open kitchen and it was fun to watch the chefs prepare the dishes right in front of us. Some favorites of the night include the scallops dish, the lamb chops, and the appetizer course that had 3 amuse bouche style bites that were all heavenly. But while the food is excellent, the cocktail menu is ridiculous. The menu alone is the size of a novel and every cocktail is thoughtfully created by co-owner Gabrielle, each unique and note-worthy. There's a cocktail for every preference in this menu - whiskey forward, light and refreshing, cool weather, warm weather, you name it. We got to meet Gabbie briefly and she was lovely and so welcoming. The attention to detail that has been put into this restaurant from the welcoming and relaxed ambiance to the organized open kitchen to the exquisitely prepared food and the mind blowing endless list of cocktails makes this our new go to for every future Jax trip to come. It's located in the super cute San Marco square with plenty of options to get a pre drink or a post dessert. We'll definitely be back!

Don't miss this place. It's tempting to pass Rue by because of the high price point and streetside location but that elegant façade authentically portrays the venue within. We were seated immediately and counselled on the menu by experienced staff. While our wait for food was lengthy--made that much longer by the highly structured menu's lack of appetizers--the courses arrived with consummate timing leaving us neither rushed nor languishing. Kudos to the chef for using the chosen ingredients to their fullest--highly recommend the monkfish if they have it! Our server, whose name wasn't quite Michael but something more, livened the evening with articulate charm and jovial service. The dog bowl on the wall wasn't just decorative, and our neighbor Eve was a very good girl. tl;dr pricey but fun experience with friendly and knowledgeable staff (pet friendly at that!). Arrange your own meal from a short menu or let the chef take you to town on a five-course extravaganza. Don't walk past the dumpster on the way in.

First of all, this is the cheapest tasting menu I can find in town. We usually do casual dining and doesn't spend this much for dinner but I will say this is best $180 I spent on a meal, with 5 courses, half a bottle of chardonnay and tips. 1. French finger food appetizer with sweet peas/feta, duck pate and something that taste like cheese and potatoes with roes on top. 2. Risotto with parmesan and asparagus 3. Roast chicken with cous cous, swiss chard, leech and some kind of mushroom 4. Beef tenderloin with oyster mushroom, asparagus and cheese curd/potato?? 5. Panna cotta with lemon, blueberry and granola Pretty sure you can find some version of these on their menu and the steak is absolutely the best I've had in my life. When I made my reservation, I notated the request of low carb and the server also confirmed that. However, I understand I can't really limit the chef's creativity by being too strict with my diet. So my advice is, if you are on keto, better off to order from the menu and make special request. Only about 4 parking spaces right in front which we are lucky enough to get one but street parking is what's expected.

More like RUDE Saint Marc. Come on now. What's going on? I suggested to my girlfriends let's go to Rue and order at the bar since we don't have reservations.... why did it go so wrong? We were told the bar area was completely reserved. (Never has been before when we've gone (a lot) but we can roll with that.) Then, we are told there is one table we could sit. Okay. We order multiple orders of oysters, appetizers and lots of drinks... we are already plus $200.00. Our waitress was beyond rude. She scolded us for not ordering main dishes. Then, she told us we'd have to get out of the booth because of a 7 pm reservation. I did, without sarcasm, point out there were several tables unattended and could we stay a little longer because we'd only been there a little over an hour and planned on ordering main dishes. She wasn't having it. She brought us our check. We let her know we were going to order 1 more thing before we left and were happy to stand in the middle of the room to finish. Another waiter secretly apologized for her, and that was appreciated because this was a twilight zone experience. - No one ever attended the table while we were there. - We left and went to Taverna. I will say, my experiences at Rue differ depending on the friends I accompany. When I go with my mom or other friends who frequent Rue on a weekly basis; service is always spot on. I'm still sticking with the earlier "Rude" comment because it shouldn't matter if we've achieved "regular" status to be treated like the patrons we are. And we are good patrons. The waitresses tip reflected it even though she didn't deserve it. Happy Holidays.

We sat at the bar, which we requested. We however were not facing the kitchen as we hoped. The bartender/server was nice but sometimes seemed frazzled. He and another bartender were making the drinks for the entire restaurant so he got pretty busy at times. The bar stools are terrible! Please replace them with a stool that has a back. I took one from a high top table that wasn't being used and it was much better. Overall the good was good. Was told that we would have a fish fish but didn't. Had chicken instead. My husband was disappointed at that. He likes fish.

Rue Saint Marc makes me want to punch the air. Rue Saint Marc makes me want to whisper "I love you" to inanimate plates of food. Rue Saint Marc makes me want to cuss REAL bad. Because I EFFIN' LOVE this restaurant and Jacksonville is honestly lucky to have such an innovative establishment. It gives off this illusion of unapproachable bougie-ness that is hard to escape, especially when you see the high price tag, but Listen Closely. This class, this luxury, this grandeur? It...is...worth...every...penny. You get what you pay for and the atmosphere is far from unapproachable. It is open and welcoming and certainly the perfect setting for a night out. I highly recommend you follow them on Instagram as well. You can see that the whole team at Rue, from the chefs to the waiters to the bar tenders, is passionate about the product they put out. The menu is ever-changing with the seasons and the ingredients are sure to be fresh and local. I have been 4 times to-date and each visit was its own unique experience. I find the brains behind Rue to be incredibly inventive! Simply, they are masters at pairing each element on your plate to create the perfect, most flavorful bite. Their Chefs Tasting is superb, their special events are inciting (I went to the Mardi Gras themed one and I still dream about those crab cakes), and their cocktail list is out of this world. I highly, highly recommend sitting at the bar and chatting it up. Plus you get a great view of the kitchen, where you can see the organized chaotic dance of the chefs hard at work. Go. Today. Tomorrow. Next week. Just go.

We had an excellent experience at Rue Saint Marc. The food was impeccable as was the service! The wine pairing made it all even better. We had the experience, where you get to have a 5 course dinner tasting the best ingredients and the amazing skills of the chef. If you're not used to à prix fixe menu and you want to play it safe just order from the a lá carte menu instead of saying you didn't have enough to eat or that it took too long. This is all part of the experience! Will def come back!

A place like Rue is very special, the level of my dining experience was unbeatable, from start to finish everything is wonderful. The food is locally sourced and nothing but the finest ingredients are allowed. If you love someone special please bring them for an experience.

It had been a few years since we'd been to Rue Saint Marc so we decided to give it a try earlier this week - the Chef, the fantastic Scott Alters, recently announced a new menu. OH MY GOODNESS - we splurged on the Chef's tasting menu.... It was absolutely show-stopping. I lost count of the courses but from start to finish the food was incredible - potato tartlet to duck gnocchi to sea bass and then venison...even the dessert which was cheesecake dollops with citrus sherbet- not things I would normally order but amazing. The atmosphere, the service...the service was also excellent. I can't wait to go back!

We were lucky enough to get a seat here on New Years Eve. We sat outside on their patio as the weather was beautiful. Immediately upon being seated our server was there. They have an extensive mixed cocktail menu, which our server was extremely knowledgeable about. I ended up ordering a Sangria- something not on the menu. Our drinks took quite awhile to order, we even order food prior to the drinks arriving. The Sangria was nothing to rave about, a bit bitter. My friend ordered the Pimms Cup which she said was great. Due to the holiday they had both a pre set menu as well as their normal menu. I ended up ordering 2 things off their normal menu- the carrot risotto and the shrimp appetizer. Risotto is one of my favorite dishes so I was extremely excited for this. The dish ended up being extremely plain with a lack of flavor. My friend who frequents this place often said this was the worse thing she has tried here. The shrimp on the other hand was amazing! It came with 5 shrimp, brussel sprouts, mushrooms, with a nice glaze over it- delicious! My friend ordered the French onion soup- a small portion but delicious and full of flavor. The ambiance was quiet, dark, and hipster. Small interior but nice porch. Would definitely call ahead for a reservation if able. Supposively the menu rotates depending on the season so I will def give them another shot.

Been here twice now, first time had the tasting and I can say the food is great, wine is great, cocktails are great, but most of all service is phenomenal. Especially Joe, he always makes sure I'm situated and has great suggestions. Highly recommend!

Without a doubt, this is the finest restaurant in Jacksonville. The servers are knowledgeable and long-lived, no mean feat in this day and age. The cuisine is seasonal and draws ever anew inspiration. My wife and I have yet to have an even minor inconvenience or unpleasant dish. Go, experience this place, it will not disappoint.

Continues to be the best and most innovative kitchen in Jax. Changing menu, farm to table, beautiful presentation and delicious food. Highly recommended a San Marco neighborhood gem!

Hands down one of the best places I've ever been to! Do the chefs tasting with the wine selection, you won't regret it. The food is amazing, the wines and cocktails are great!

Another perfect meal . Multi course meal w/wine pairings. RSM is consistently good, outstanding actually. Worth a journey and hits all the marks (portion size, taste, etc.) Prompt service. One of our favorite restaurants in all of Jacksonville.

We tried this place because of all of the great reviews! We thought we were just going in to grab some food like any other restaurant, however we got the rue experience instead! The rue experience was a 5 course meal made by the chef. They asked if we had any allergies and then surprised with each course. The servers were so attentive and knowledgeable on all the food and drinks. The drinks were amazing. My fiancé raves about their drinks so much that his buddies from work went there after work just to try them. This is the perfect date for anniversary, Valentine's Day, birthday, or just because. We loved it!

When we arrived for our 7 o'clock reservation we were promptly seated by the gracious hostess. Rue Saint Marc has a sophisticated and swanky vibe. They have lovely outdoor seating, booths, tables and bar seating. Happy Hour weekdays from 4-6 PM. Our server quickly introduced himself, stated the two evening specials, filled our water glasses and took our beverage orders. During our time with Rue our water glasses never got below half full. Each and every staff member went above and beyond to make sure you had everything we needed at all times without being overbearing. Each item on the cocktail and food menu is worded beautifully making any choice you desire a win win. Attention to detail is prevalent with presentation and overall flavor profile. Last night the stuffed yellow tomato was a shining star, with beef, rice and Boursin cheese filling with ratatouille and herb salad so much so that when finished we ordered another! We also ordered the Patatas A La Riojana, Cornbread Stuffed Chicken and Butterscotch Cheesecake with an Americano and Cappuccino. Something worth noting is that during our dining experience, and it was just that a true dining experience, we never once felt rushed or pressured. Very casual and when I realized we had been sitting for 3 hours I was shocked but grateful for such a relaxed evening.

A friend raved about the brunch here and she invited me to come back with her a couple of weeks later. I'd had it bookmarked for a while so I was more than interested. We went early on a Saturday morning just after they'd opened and we nearly had the place to ourselves for the first hour. The crowd picked up some but it never got really busy even as we lingered chatting into the lunch hour. On her prior visit, my friend loved the cocktails, the eggplant beignets, and the potato pancakes but she wasn't impressed by the porchetta sandwich. As I looked at the menu, the eggplant beignets sounded good as did the smoked salmon crepe. For entrees, she got the toasted cornbread and shrimp and I was eyeing that porchetta sandwich. Our waiter said it was one of his favorites on the menu and my mouth watered just thinking the one I had in LA that had thick chunks of seasoned and juicy meat on a baguette. I decided that I wanted to try RSM's version. My friend suggested that I temper my expectations. Our appetizers looked gorgeous when they arrived at our table. While fried slices of eggplant topped with honey, almonds, and goat cheese may sound strange, the combination worked well. They reminded me of fried green tomatoes. The crepe was thicker than most, which I liked as it wasn't eggy or soggy and it held the creamed spinach and herbs well. A good portion of fresh lox topped it. When my porchetta sandwich came out, I knew exactly what my friend meant about tempering my expectations. Very thin slices of unseasoned meat were completely overwhelmed by the focaccia bread. It was all very oily, so much so that the bottom piece of bread was soggy. Very disappointing. The redeeming part of this dish was the side of fries. I also tasted the cornbread and shrimp dish, which also seemed bland to me, despite the tasso gravy. My friend loved it though. On the good side, the place is bright, well decorated, and our service was excellent. Our server knew the menu well and my water glass never got more than halfway empty before it was refilled. My friend asked if i'd visit this place again. I would if I was invited by someone but I doubt I would return on my own.

A disappointing "experience" Plusses: Tasty amuse-bouche, comfortable, spacious patio, good service, interesting wine list Minuses: Portion sizes, dishes were odd for the sake of being odd We chose the five-course tasting menu. The trio of amuse-bouche was tasty and artfully presented, and set the scene for better things to come, but unfortunately, that did not happen. The next course was sliced, raw yellowfin over a bed of shredded cabbage and large slices of beets. I dislike beets and passed them off to my wife, but they're a conventional enough ingredient and so I can't complain about their inclusion. I love raw and rare tuna, however, and found the yellowfin to be almost flavorless. Next we had a rabbit pasta, which was underwhelming. I've had rabbit before, mostly in France, and have enjoyed it, but it's certainly an acquired taste and a potentially polarizing ingredient that seems like a questionable choice for a blind tasting menu. The "main," if you could call it that, was squab. Miniscule pieces - a thigh and leg, I think - with very little meat. It was cooked as you'd prepare a duck breast - medium rare, which I enjoy - but there was so little of it that it was hard to say whether we enjoyed it or not. Dessert was an apple Bourdaloue tart with apple cider ice cream. Tasty enough, though the ice cream tasted pretty much like plain vanilla, and the tart itself was mostly shortcrust pastry or pâte sablée, with very little filling. Before deciding to go with the tasting experience, we noticed that we could order three full courses - say, the comté soufflé, flounder and chocolate crème brûlée - for less than the cost of the tasting menu, so we figured that the tasting menu would be at least as plentiful and interesting. Unfortunately, we were wrong. I would much rather have had a soufflé than anything we were served. Moreover, we were still hungry at the end of the meal and seriously considered grabbing a sandwich elsewhere on the way home, but it was late and we decided to just call it a night. On the plus side, we enjoyed the patio and uptempo jazz that was playing, the service was good, and the wine list had some interesting selections. I would consider trying Rue Saint-Marc again, but would avoid the tasting experience and only order from the menu.

Girlllll! This place is a new favorite. Ok, ok, I've only been for breakfast but it was a bomb breakfast, that's for sure. I love the ethnic flare used on all the dishes and everything we had was so good. Since I am a travel advisor, Rue kinda booked me in their about me. They say that after they are their way around the world, they decided to come back home and bring the flavors of their travels to little ol' Jax. How sweet. So, the hubs and I started off with the Muhammara spread, something NOT to miss out on. It's this spread made of roasted red pepper, walnuts, and in true fancy pants fashion, Rue added pomegranates to give their Muhammara a nice little zing. It is served with these gorgeous warm pita points drizzled with olive oil and some pretty little seeds and herbs... are you drooling yet?? Next came the entrees. The hubs got, ok listen to this, toasted cornbread and shrimp with Tasso ham gravy and roasted tomatoes. I tasted that cornbread... and kept tasting it until his plate was cleared. I had the pan roasted fish and grits. The grits were flavorful but not too heavy, the fish was light and crispy and not "fishy" at all, and the Cajun butter sauce that was on top... I mean do I even have to say anything? YUM! Overall, the food was fabulous, the industrial look is working for me (loving the light fixtures... it's the little things guys), and the breakfast prices are not bad at all. Wanting to go back for dinner soon. Maybe for an anniversary?? Hint hint cough cough hubs.

High quality food at a high price. They are definitely not the cheapest or largest portions but the quality of the food is exceptional. Would recommend Rue for a night away with a significant other, after work gathering with clients, or for a networking event. One item I think could be improved is their selection of local beer.

I love Rue Saint Marc. We went yesterday for our second visit. Took the plunge and tried the eggplant beignets...don't think of them as beignets and you'll be fine. The crispy outside, creamy inside, tangy goat cheese, crisp almonds and drizzle of honey. Yup, I'd eat those again. Got the shrimp and crab gratin for my main. Nothing against the seafood which was perfectly cooked, but I'd happily eat their potato cakes with just the creamed spinach and poached egg. Nice salad on side. Also enjoyed a Pimm's cup. Best I've had outside the UK. Hubby had the burger which was rich and delicious. The onion marrow jam is perfect on it...if anything, he said he'd ask for a couple extra pickles next time for a bit more brightness. Excellent service and a talented guitarist playing a blend of holiday and popular songs. Such a nice visit.