Dwight's Bistro

Thank you Dwight for helping us celebrate 26 years of marriage at the restaurant we've been coming to since we met. Dwights is #1 for food, service and atmosphere. Gods peace and love to you and your staff for all your years of hard work and service to the community

I can't say enough about this place and the people who work here. I found Dwight's by accident after getting donuts next door and I am so happy I did. Dwight is amazing and the food equally amazing. He takes the time to talk to you and really get to know you. He puts his heart and soul into his food and it shows. I have literally tried everything on the menu and it is all fantastic. Don't shy away at the price, I promise it's worth it. They always have a good bottle of wine that is reasonably priced, too.

A must try, and try again! Very good food! My Sea Bass had a crusty/crunchy skin and flaky white inside. Also had the crab cakes, excellent! I eat a lot of chicken, but seafood is my preferred choice. This chef has it done to a science. Well done Dwight!

My girlfriend and I went here for our anniversary dinner. Amazing food and even better service. The caesar salad was phenomenal, as well as the veal piccata. Brian and Leah were both excellent, can’t wait to come back!

Fantastic restaurant. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the restaurant and the food it serves. This place has a really cool history and the food is incredible.

Dinner was delightful! Romantic atmosphere, attentive staff, cozy setting. We had their escargot, crab cakes, and we split a filet ( there is a $12 split fee for extra veggies and ravioli). The escargot tasty in garlic butter. The crab cakes scrumptious loaded with crab. The tender,juicy filet cooked to perfection with a balsamic glaze. Served with unique, fresh veggies: Asparagus, roasted corn and glazed carrots.

We celebrated a birthday at Dwight’s - amazing food & service The pasta was so fresh & sauces were flavorful Very eclectic decor & atmosphere

Dwights is great! Service was excellent, atmosphere was classic and the food was delicious! Hand made pasta is best. The lamb, crab cakes and the duck... oh the tender crispy duck!! We're definitely going back. No matter the menu, the chef will make or combine anything they have just the way you ask. True dining over just eating out.

The crab cakes are the best I have ever had. All of the food is prepared to perfection. It's a small little gem and the owner is always there cooking. Super friendly staff. I come to Jacksonville just to eat here.

Amazing food, people, and atmosphere.

Food was absolutely delicious. One of the best meals I’ve had in a long long time. We had crab cakes for an appetizer. I highly recommend them. Perfectly crunchy on the outside and a creaminess inside. I had the ravioli for dinner and my date had the carbonara. Both were amazing but I have to say the ravioli was the real hero.

Incredible meal and wonderful atmosphere. Everything was spot on. Service was exceptional, as was the food. Our server even praised the owner and I over heard another server doing the same. You could feel the pride all the staff had working in the restaurant, and you could taste perfection coming from the kitchen in every bite. I honestly can say, this is one of the BEST meals we’ve had in a long time. We celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary, and received a complimentary champagne toast and cute little beverage napkins, that made it feel so special. I would not hesitate booking any special celebration or having an intimate evening here! This place is the perfect place for any occasion! Also, the teamwork and attentiveness the staff had collectively, was outstanding. We didn’t need anything. Every possible need our table had was addressed before we had to ask. How refreshing!

Hannah is fantastic. Warm and inviting. Made the amazing experience even that much better. Best quality menu around.

I really enjoyed Dwight, a hidden gem. The food was good, the service was great & the atmosphere was cozy for my husband & I date night.

100/10 would recommend!! One of the best meals of my life!! Incredible food, amazing service - quality is top notch! What I appreciated most was treating our allergies with seriousness. Such a special place!! You NEED to go here.

Wow just wow! This place was amazing! My boyfriend took me for my birthday and they made it so special. Our server Hannah was the best server I’ve ever had she was funny, thoughtful, and really went the extra mile. The food was INSANELY GOOD. I got the duck and the mushroom fettuccine with the filet and it was amazing. Definitely give them a try and tip your girl Hannah if you’re blessed with her as your server.

Our server Hannah was great. Service and dinner were top tier. We'll be back for sure. We'll played 🤙

You won’t find a better dinner atmosphere! The food is out of this world good. Quaint, homey, delicious is the top three adjectives

Awesome date night or special occasion dinner spot. Reservations are a necessity!!! The crab cakes are true Maryland style, lots of lump crab, not much filler. The bread is a must...so good. Service is impeccable! And we loved the atmosphere!

My wife and I experienced an incredible meal here for our 22nd Anniversary. We spent a few nights away from Charleston, SC in Jacksonville and this dinner was the highlight! Top notch service, ambience, and food. This restaurant would be a standout and staple in any city. Couldn’t recommend enough. Cheers to you and your team!

Dwight's is a magical little place in the beaches area. The server we had was fantastic and extremely personable. I went for my Fiance's birthday celebration and they knocked it out of the park. From the ambiance to the food to the service, I cannot wait to make this place a staple in our lives and to try the rest of the menu!

There’s something special about Dwight’s Bistro. It’s the kind of place where the details speak for themselves—where you can feel that every dish, every decision, has been refined through years of experience and thoughtful intention. I’ve lived in downtown Jax for the past decade or so, and for years my fiancée and I considered Buchner’s Bierhalle and Orsay our go-to spots. But since moving to the beach, we’ve been searching for a new favorite—somewhere consistent, with great food and wine, and genuine hospitality. Dwight’s might be that place. We started with the crab cakes and a bottle of Cab Franc. The crab cakes were rich, delicate, and clearly made with quality ingredients—definitely lived up to the hype. My fiancée had the puttanesca—salty, briny, bold in all the right ways. I ordered the carbonara, which was perfectly balanced: creamy without being heavy, simple but clearly thoughtful. Both dishes were made with hand-made pasta. Everything we ate and drank was excellent, but what stood out most was the feeling of the place. Dwight’s has that rare kind of charm—old-school, unfussy, no frills—but deeply intentional. You can tell this is a place where the chef, and the rest of the staff, have been doing things the right way for a long time. The space is cozy, the service is gracious, and the whole experience feels like you’ve stumbled into something truly unique. It’s a gem. We’re already looking forward to coming back. This might be our new spot. Highly recommended.

Dwight’s is, hands down, one of the very best restaurants in the Jacksonville area. Perfectly cooked food coupled with impeccable service. For first timers, the location looks a little iffy. Don’t let that put you off. Once you walk through the door you’re in an awesome restaurant. Wide variety and everything is cooked perfectly. Can’t recommend it highly enough enough.

We had a wonderful birthday dinner at Dwight’s. The food was amazing and the service was top notch!

An absolute gem of Jacksonville. Fantastic food served in a lively atmosphere. The outside looks inconspicuous, but rest assured the inside provides a nice, upscale experience. The service was excellent and the food is five stars.

Crab cakes, shrimp and scallops were delicious!! Taramasu for desert was also delicious. Our server was the best waiter we have had in a very long time, I regret not remembering his name. Absolutely perfect evening!

Always awesome. Delicious escargot followed by big ole scallops with bacon, shallots and cooked perfectly. Ricotta/pistachio stuffed ravioli (side) prompted us to order some uncooked ravioli and sauce for take home. Not a fan, but my lady assured me the asparagus side was really good. Great experience, good service, excellent food and value!

Best scallops and sea bass I’ve had in my life. Our server, Sean, was so great. We felt at home.

My friends and I had an amazing experience at Dwight's last night! Everyone was so welcoming, kind, attentive, and we felt right at home. Our server was Katie and she was so wonderful, we will definitely be asking for her again. The food was 10/10 stars, everyone was so happy with their meals. Thank you for making my birthday celebration so special!

We had our office Christmas dinner there tonight. The food was delicious!! Bread was good and served nice and warm. The crab cakes were amazing. The fillet mignon was cooked perfectly and you coulda cut the steak with a spoon it was so tender. The vegetables were seasoned great. We had one of every desert and they were all to die for especially the chocolate cake and the expresso ice cream! Our waitress was really sweet! It was pretty loud in there though you kinda had to yell to talk to your party but other than that it was super good.

Excellent restaurant and service. My wife and I shared the burrata appetizer and it was a great start to our dinner. She ordered the crab cakes and I had the sea bass for our entree. Our waiter, John (who provided great suggestions and service), highlighted each as “signature dishes” and he was spot-on. The crab cakes were almost entirely crab meat with minimal breading. The house-made sauce was a tasty compliment. The sea bass was equally delicious. We concluded our meal by sharing the crème brûlée dessert- fresh and the perfect end to a memorable meal. Highly recommended- we’ll be back.

Celebrated my wife’s birthday with a lovely dinner. We were seated right away upon arrival which set a great tone for the evening. They started us off with some fresh bread which was absolutely wonderful especially with the olive oil vinaigrette. We enjoyed it so much we had to ask for seconds. To start, we shared the seared yellowfin tuna appetizer. It was fresh and flavorful. For the main course, I went with the roasted crispy duck. It lived up to its name, perfectly crispy and delicious. The gravy sauce it came with was a bit on the sweeter side than we’re used to. We tend to prefer an Asian-style gravy when it comes to duck. My wife had the puttanesca, which she really enjoyed. I gave it a try, but it wasn’t quite my thing. I usually like my pasta with some kind of protein. For dessert, they surprised her with a complimentary tiramisu birthday treat which was a nice touch. We also ordered a single cup of cappuccino to share just enough to enjoy without staying up too late. Service throughout the night was outstanding, friendly, attentive, and made us feel well taken care of.

Scallops were outstanding. Bread was great. Butter was wonderful. Taylor and Ava were awesome. Great service. Food comes out so fast. Escargot was 10 out of 10. Never had it like that. 9 pieces of escargot. Usually they give you 6. Wine was excellent. Great wine selection. Homemade pasta was fresh.

Great restaurant tucked away in the heart of the beach. Delicious options with a great staff

Celebrated my birthday here. Located beside Cinnotis, the place looks small outside but surprisingly can accommodate more people. There are more than enough parking spaces for the customers. For starters, we tried the Seared Yellowfin Tuna, which was beautifully prepared but a little on the salty side due to the sauce. For our mains, my husband went with the Crispy Duck, which was indeed crispy and flavorful, though the sauce was a tad too sweet for our liking. I opted for the Puttanesca pasta, substituting angel hair with pappardelle. It was a great choice, rich in flavor, with a generous portion of pasta that I thoroughly enjoyed. To cap off the meal, I was offered a complimentary dessert and chose the Tiramisu. It was divine! Light, creamy, and not too sweet, making for an excellent end to the evening. We paired it with a cappuccino, which was the perfect complement to the dessert. Overall, this restaurant offers a cozy yet spacious setting with great service and a menu that caters to various tastes. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying a nice meal out, it's definitely worth a visit.

So glad to finally get to try Dwight's Bistro. It was delicious and now we see why so many people sing their praises. Also, great to know a local talented chef in Evan Geske has joined the team and is helping turn out delicious food there. The awesome: *Crab Cakes! Probably the best I've ever had in my life. Also, the sea bass entree was divine. I haven't tried their pastas yet. The service was amazing too. Great family atmosphere, great wine selection and honorable mention for tasty pre-meal bread offerings. Room for improvement: the escargot wasn't our style. It was swimming in butter with croutons which sucked up all that butter, yet there was still plenty for the escargot to drown in. We like it better at Espana in Fernandina or at Orsay. The ravioli that came with my sea bass was just okay, not as big of a pistachio fan. The atmosphere inside is quaint and homey, love that, but the ventilation isn't up to par to take all the grill smoke out of the restaurant and we found our eyes burning after only a short time. I took a lemoncello cheesecake home, and it wasn't something I would want again, felt like something purchased from a local bakery that may have hung out in a fridge for a while. And lastly, we realize not every restaurant can have a full liquor license, and the focus for this type of restaurant is a great wine selection (which they do have), but only a few bottled beers otherwise is really limiting, no local beers that I recall. Would love to see a few local beers on draft. The food and the service will bring me back to try more on the menu, plus I love to eat when Evan is cooking. Highly recommend you give them a try.

Went here for our anniversary. We have been here before so thought we’d try it again. Seated right away, bet felt rushed. Asking for entre orders when we hadn’t even received wine yet. Entre arrived immediately after salad was retrieved, and I stated that we were in no hurry. Other than that, server was very attentive and food was fine. Veal was a little salty, but tons of crab in the crab cakes . Bread is awesome!

Our waitress was wonderful, patient and friendly for first timers. We were there as a group and approximately 4-5 people ordered the sea bass only to find out there was no more. Almost everyone ordered pasta with their choice of meat added and no one was impressed. A few mentioned that the Alfredo sauce was thin or watery. None would return.

Heavily dressed salads and overly creamy and buttery fettuccine was not desirable and left us with upset stomachs. Was expecting more of an egg based sauce for the carbonara dish. Unusual that the filet we added to a ravioli dish came chopped up in bite sized pieces as if for a child.

Harmony was excellent......but that was the highlight of the night. Foie Gras...bland and absolutely the worse I've had. My wife's seabass had such a hard sear, I thought the fish was fried. It wasn't it was just overcooked and lacked flavor.. My duck was good but not great. We both heard so many great compliments of this restaurant. We will simply call it a one and done. Not impressed. DB