Cuisine 76 - Jacksonville
Cuisine 76
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Tucked into a lively neighborhood, this family-run Mediterranean bar blends homemade Syrian recipes with a relaxed bar-food vibe. Friendly, hands-on ownership and staff, a back patio with hookah and casual seating make it a warm neighborhood hangout; highlights include standout kebabs, lamb chops, khachapuri, tatziki and light Syrian baklava.
Expect hits and misses—perfect rice and rich vol-au-vent contrast with bland hummus, generic bread and occasional dry chicken. It’s seat-yourself with no reservations, best for casual meals, families and groups rather than formal romantic dinners.
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Cool spot in Jax! Owner and staff are wonderful, hardworking and very friendly! They were incredibly busy that night as well as understaffed, down a server and *the* bartender!, but we had a marvelous time none the less.The owner, May, did her absolute best behind the bar and looked up every recipe, threw gloves over her perfectly manicured nails and dove in head first with every order! That's what a real restaurant owner looks like, folks. I wish I'd been available to stretch my old barkeep muscle but I was too exhausted from the drive and hospital visit earlier that day. Didn't matter though, everyone got their drinks in time and I heard no complaints. Also while you're there check out the outdoor hookah bar out back!! We didn't have time that day but it's definitely something we'll do next time we're in town!The food was excellent as well, I will definitely be back next time we make it to Jacksonville!!
I took my Yiaya here for a belated birthday lunch. We ordered the tatziki, but were skeptical. Once it came out and we tried it, it was absolutely delicious. Best restaurant tatziki we've had. We also ordered the kabobs, and those too were just as flavorful if not more so. We spoke to one of the owners. They are Syrian, and all the food is homemade in house, family recipes. Once we expressed our gratitude for the delicious food and shared we came to celebrate my yiaya, she was kind enough to bring out the Syrian version of baklava (also homemade . This was outstanding! It wasn't like our Grecian version with heavy syrup. It was light and made mostly of pistachios. Thank you, May (Maye? : for making my yiaya's birthday celebration special. For my yiya to be as complimentary of your dishes as she was says a lot about what you have brought to five points. Thank you, bunches!! We will be back
This place is really slept on! It's a 3-in-1 stop spot! You've got Hookah, you've got food, you've got a bar... what's not to like?! Come show this place some love Ask for Frankie, she'll take care of you!!
From the warmest welcome through the meal wrap-up, everything about Cuisine 76 Bar was memorable. The service was stellar, but the food--oh my--the FOOD--some of the best Mediterranean ever. Highly recommend one of the specialty Khachapuri Eastern European pizzas, laden with fresh veggies and your choice of protein. It 's a great starter if you want leftovers, or is enough for a very satisfying lunch for two when paired with the Mezze Sampler. However, for dinner we opted to share a third plate--the Mediterranean Mixed Grill--and were treated to some of the best kebabs on the planet. The chicken and lamb were perfectly seasoned and grilled, and the muhammara (spicy red-pepper dip) brought back memories of travels within the Middle East. As with most independent/family-operated restaurants, this one is struggling to stay alive post-COVID. It 's well worth our support!
Love that we found this place. The owner sets a high bar for her food and it shows everything tastes amazing! The staff is the best in the area all the staff team members have wonderful personalities and bring diverse, worldly experiences to the team.Vegetarian options: The Veg. pasta is fabulous!Kid friendliness: The restaurant is incredibly kid friendly. It's great that there are some good kid friendly go tos available yet we can expose our child to new and exciting food to. She loves everything there and loves how special the staff makes her feel. Thank you!Parking: We have always been able to park within a block of the restaurant.
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Small Plates
Black Sesame Seed Calamari$15.0
Braised Short-Rib Lumpia$13.8Asian
Braised Short-Rib Masala$23.1Starters
Crispy Wings (8/12 Count)$13.8Main Courses
Pancit Deluxe$23.1
Ribeye N Mac$40.4
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