What a great place this is! Came with a LARGE group of co-workers for lunch and was surprised how well they handled our table. It was great that I had a view of the beer brewing. The service was outstanding considering there we 20 of us placing orders! She took everything in stride including some of my picky pals. Drinks and food were served in exceptional time and in perfect order! All the "extras" and "on the side" and "can I have this instead of that" came out of the kitchen perfectly...a sign of a well organized machine~ So for the food...I must say that I was pleasant surprised. We ordered almost every appetizer they had on the menu and I LOVED every one of them! The fish tacos were to die for and every bite taste I could get from my co-workers was yummy! I am happy to say that I could order something different from the menu every time I go and never be disappointed!
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David D.
Good micro brewery. Wide mix of food. I came here twice. The first night I got the shrimp and grits. I lived in Charleston for three years. So with that in mind, too me I didn't like their version here. It had a bit to much garlic/Tabasco for my taste. Second night I got the stuffed poblano peppers. I really enjoyed these! Stuffed with cheese,chorizo, rice, tomatoes and onions. Very chessey and filling. A friend got grouper sandwiche which looked awesome! I would come here again, conviently located next to the Hilton garden inn. The salads looked good very big.
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Brian S.
I came here for a business dinner and had a great first experience. We were taken care of by Sam, who introduced us to the Sweet Magnolia--a mighty fine brew--and several excellent appetizers. Service was fantastic, but not intrusive. Ahi tuna was perfect, and a must during your visit. The only caution I have for you is the steak--grossly overcooked. Go with poultry or fish instead. Bottom line: good time and great food. Worth the trip.
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Karen T.
I was a little surprised here. The food was quite good, the service was fine, the pours of the beer were a little light (a lot of sudsy heads) but overall had a good time. Apparently they are part of the Gordon Biersch family, but different menu if you're familiar. They have outdoor seating (both under a roof and under the stars, a smaller size bar, and indoor seating. I have to say some of the other photos didn't look that good, but I got the chicken fried chicken but with broccoli instead of mashed potatoes and it was tasty. Would definitely come back again, and the price seemed reasonable.
I used to love this place. Just left there from dinner and it was the worst experience I've ever had. Guess they got new management? Took me 10 mins to get seated in a nearly empty restaurant because they didn't notice we walked in. Artichoke and crab dip was like soup it was so runny and there was zero crab. We had someone with us with seafood allergies. We asked if she could get the Cajun pasta no shrimp- they said no prob. Got it shrimp all in it. Sent it back only to have the same plate returned 1 min later. Anybody knows if u have an allergy it can't touch at all. Then we found more shrimp in it. She couldn't even eat Steaks were overdone and save yourself and avoid the "mashed potatoes" aka freezing yellow mush with some terribly weird taste. No manager in the restaurant.
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Marilu F.
Great varied menu with delicious All American Faves as well as tacos, nachos and ale crust pizzas. Drinks are superb and the mac and cheese is killer!
(4)
GT W.
The tap list is small, pretty much their corporate beer recipes on tap which are Gordon Biersch clones. Beer quality was low for a brewpub, nothing I would say was worth drinking. Ambiance was dull, dead, depressing. Diners looked like they had all just been fired and divorced. Would not come back. Bartender was snappy to my wife, so there you go.
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Charlie S.
Mallory was very attentive, with a good sense of humor, and a ready smile! The Sesame Tuna was excellent and the shot pours very generous! I would recommend the eatery to any and all.
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Morgan H.
I went here for a friends birthday b/c it's where she chose to go. While the service was good, my problem lies in the fact the menu is pretty pricey for the options you're given. I feel like a lot of what they offer I can get just about anywhere. I ordered the Brewhouse Chicken and it was ok. I really like the sugar snap peas that came on the side, they were the highlight of the dish.
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Stephie P.
Passion food. Best restaurant in the world!!! Their slogan is made fresh and it's true. Even the beer is homemade with a distillery on site. I had the luxury of trying their ipa (Indian pale ale) and Christmas beer. ..Both winners but I prefer the ipa. It had a nice fruity flavor. For lunch we enjoyed bison steak, seafood Cobb salad and beef sliders and takehome pecan desert in a mason jar. Also to note, the patio is dog friendly :) Very good attentive and friendly service.
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Lisa S.
We enjoyed the large portions and the high quality food at Seven Bridges, but the lackluster service made us not want to rush back for dinner again any time soon. On a week night you would not expect a wait, but we had a bit of a wait recently so took the opportunity to try some of their brews at a bar. The bartender clearly did not want to be there, and barely acknowledged us, though the bar itself was not too busy. She didn't have much to say about the beer choices and seemed annoyed when I asked for descriptions of the in-house brews. I settled on the light lager and did find this choice delicious once the foam in half the glass settled enough to drink it. Once we were seated for dinner, we had to yell to hear each other at the table because it was so loud inside. We did order some great burgers, pizza, and the fish and chips at our table. Everyone had leftovers and we all enjoyed our meal, but service was way too slow overall. Hopefully next we are ready to go back here again, we will have a better experience.
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James M.
Cuban Monte Cristo was so good! Good service, nice atmosphere, and server was good with informing us about food and prep. Patio is pet friendly, which is a big plus for us. Will come back for more.
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Kristina K.
While I had been to Seven Bridges before for UNF alumni networking events (they hold their "Third Thursday" event there ever month), I only recently ate their for the first time. My parents and I arrived mid-day on a Sunday for lunch and found the place pretty empty (but open! the Yelp hours were wrong but I believe they have since been fixed). The menu is very large (not sure if the dinner menu is the same or bigger) so I wasn't really sure what to order. The lobster and shrimp enchiladas jumped out at me as pretty unique and that is what I ended up ordering. The serving was generous (I had skipped breakfast or I would never have been able to finish it) and it was tasty. I saw a few lobster chunks but it was mostly shrimp (which was fine with me). It was the kind of dish that would satisfy a craving for Mexican food without being too heavy. My parents both ordered burgers and seemed to be happy with their choices as well. In all honesty, the atmosphere is a little odd to me. It feels like you're in a chain restaurant but it's not really (though their website gives me the impression that they would like it to become a chain at some point). The food is tasty and they have lots of drink options so it's not really a place where you come for ambiance, I suppose.
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Amanda N.
This was an ok experience. The jalapeño bred sticks r phenomenal. The sauce is creamy goodness. The chicken bacon mac was not bad. I like more creamy cheese w my mac and this was runny. Could use a bit of a flavor pop. Food is made to order from scratch so it takes a bit. I would like to try their beer they make in house sometime bc I was on a lunch break. Boo.
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Federico L.
I have always enjoyed Seven Bridges because their cratf beer, specially Sweet Magnolia, my favorite one. For my birthday this week, I went to SB with two coworkers. I had some guacamole and hazelnut chicken. I give guacamole a 7/10 and the chicken 8/10. Guacamole was good, but since I make it often, for my taste need it more lemon and more cilantro.
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Rich T.
The Seven Bridges has been a welcoming place for me as a lover of great beer and as an appreciator of fine working restaurants that invite an interesting cross section of people. I like going there with friends or meeting there in groups outside under the awning. The beer brewed there is a capital reason to attend Seven Bridges and the brewery seems to change its brewing styles with the season. For instance, at a recent meeting there of the local home brewing club of Jacksonville, FL known as CASK, I opted for a wonderful dark and heavy German style ale known "Sticke Alt" which was a Spring time brewing. As we had friends in attendance who only liked Budweiser, they were confused..."Are you sure this is beer?" is what I heard and after the first pint, the question stopped and we moved on to the next round of the same thing. I think the food and the service are much better than one's average Friday's in Jacksonville and I like the variety of the menu. I highly suggest this place as a good spot to meet friends for for a pint or three.
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Morgan F.
Disappointed. I was initially excited, but quickly disappointed with the restaurant. It was recommended to us by friends, but when we got there we realized their menu had changed. We were seated within minutes. Our orders were taken about 20 minutes after we arrived. It took another 25-30 minutes to get our appetizers. Maybe 2 minutes after that we were brought our soups and salads. The waitress apologized, and we just squeezed it all on the table. Our main course was brought about 45 minutes later -- which was cold, the cheese on the chicken had actually hardened at this point. We won't go back.
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Joseph P.
Don't bother. There are so many other good options in Jacksonville. My buddy and I went there for lunch on Sunday afternoon... the place was empty so we were seated quickly. Being seated quickly was the only fast thing about this restaurant. We ordered burgers and it was nearly an hour before we were served. An hour? How long does it take to cook a burger? The manager apologized and then informed us that it took so long because the first ones they were cooking were burned. My burger was still raw inside and had to send it back... a few minutes later it was returned, but frankly I was afraid to eat it judging by the glare of the kitchenstaff we could see from our table. The manager was nice and was our waitress, but nice doesn't stop my hunger.
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Mark J.
Always stop in when I am in Jacksonville, and have never been disappointed. This was my 7th visit. Had dinner with my daughter this time around. The freshly brewed seasonal beers were great! We started out with the calamari and jalapeño rings....excellent combo. She ordered the fish tacos and I got a burger. Both were very tasty. Our server was great too. I highly recommend this Jacksonville staple to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience.
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Jean P.
Great restaurant,good food and service but unfortunately the band on Friday night was so loud that you could not think, we ate outside on the patio and even there we could barely hear each other. I would never go back on a Friday night.
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Greg F.
I'm keeping my 4-star rating (above average on my scale) because this place has some good food. I had a ribeye with Gorgonzola sauce and mashed potatoes. It wasn't overcooked but did taste charred, a negative to me. It's hard to screw up a ribeye (one of the best cuts) with mashed potatoes, however, so I still enjoyed it. For dessert I had a "pecan pie Mason jar." It was good to delicious, and I'd get it again. Again, it's hard to screw up pecan pie (only for people who like very sweet things of course). I had a stout, an Old Fashioned (overly sweet: didn't like it as much as the last OF I had), and a Patron margarita (pretty good). The cocktails were only $5 since it was before 6 PM (their normal prices range up to the $11.50 of that Patron margarita). They got a new menu a few months ago, and some of the items they no longer have are donut holes (which I loved), coconut shrimp, bread pudding, and the Tilamook Cheddar burger. The new Maker's Mark burger is the same as the old Bourbonzola burger, which I liked. It wasn't excessively loud this time.
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Andrew C.
I really have nothing good to say about this place. The beer was decent but the server couldn't figure out which beers were which so I think I only got 1 of the beers I actually ordered. Ordered apps and entree 20 minutes apart but still came out at the same time.
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Jeffrey S.
What the hell has happened to this place? This use to be one of our favorite places to eat. Over the last 8 to 10 years this restaurant has been on a steady decline in food quality. It's been over a year since I ate here because the last time I was here I was so disappointed. It's gotten worse. The food quality is a joke compared to what it use to be. One example is the onion rings. Use to have a huge stack on a post. Wonderfully battered. Now, 6 cheap frozen greasy rings in a cheap cardboard container. Trust me I could go on. Will this place last? I doubt it. What a shame. A shell of what it use to be. Won't be back!!!!
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Justin P.
Seated quickly, good beer choices that are made in-house. Ordered the salmon bites to start which were good, but expected a few more for the price. My husbands lobster and shrimp 'enchiladas' were really just taquitos and were alright, one had basically nothing in it. He was hungry from waiting that I don't know about the other two of the three. They were small and tightly rolled so I'm sure it didn't hold much lobster and shrimp. I had the lobster and shrimp tacos which were good and made well, heavy skimping on the lobster though. Won't be returning :( And, after writing and revising my review, we haven't seen our waiter for 25 min!
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Jeremy K.
As it has been for years when I visit Seven Bridges, it was just okay. We had a work event there last night and ordered tons of appetizers. None were exceptionally good, but none were bad either. Their Ahi Tuna app was probably the freshest and best option. Everything else was a bit too salty, greasy and not very exciting. I think they could rework their menu to offer fresher and healthier options for the common work outings that happen here.
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Amanda C.
We wanted a late night dinner option and found out they stay open till midnight! I was so happy about that because so few places are open late. We sat in the bar area booths which are very cute and gives you a good view of the big beer barrels above the bar. I definitely wanted to try one of their craft beers and the server offered me a few samples for free to help me decide, which I really appreciated. I ended up getting an Irish red beer that I really enjoyed, lots of flavor. Henrique ordered a home made root beer because he loves root beer and that was really good as well. Our waitress was super nice and informative. I ordered the chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy. It was some of the best fried chicken and gravy I have ever had!!! The gravy was very unique and I asked for more because it was just soo delicious. It was actually my first time ever going here and I will definitely be back. Very good first impression with very reasonable prices.
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Waheed B.
Service was a little awkward because I took too long to order (or that's how I interpreted the looks), but 4* was earned because of the outdoor seating (even if it was with plastic lawn chairs) and the really, really delicious fish tacos. They were REALLY good. What surprised me is they use a flour tortilla on the outside of a crunchy shell and I had vision flashes of Taco Bell. But, the avocado crema and the marinated fish were really great and it didn't matter the black beans and rice were kind of there on the plate and I really could have done without. Southwest egg-rolls were just OK and I would skip them next time and instead order one the appetizers that is mentioned repeatedly in the Yelp reviews. Why did I deviate from my normal practice?!? Lots of TVs here if you need to watch some sporting events. Oh, it was colder INSIDE the restaurant than outside.
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Kerrah M.
Seven Bridges is a cool spot, I love the look and feel of this place. The exposed brick reminds me of Baltimore. I came in last night to catch the Syracuse vs. Pitt game. Ok, I'll be honest, I went for the beer but watching the game was a bonus. I ordered the beer sampler which consisted of 7 different beers in a 2 ounce shot glass, along with an xtra dirty martini (don't judge me) lol. For starters I went with the asiago artichoke crab dip which is insanely good, I order this every time I go. The bread that comes with it is sooooo delicious. With that being said I could have just had an appetizer and beer, the two go together so well. But I didn't stop there, for my main course I ordered the Bistro Steak. Ummm... it was ok, it was prepared exactly as I ordered (meduim rare), but there wasn't much flavor to it. The cheddar mash that came with it was a little too salty for my taste and the veggies were blah. All in all I really like this place, the atmosphere is really cool, I consider this to be an upscale Ale House lol.
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Pilgrim B.
The ONLY reason this gets a 2-star is that our server told us up front that the food sucks. He told us what to order and avoid: avoid the bison and get the sirloin tips and 7B ale chicken. Portions were tiny, bland, and pre-frozen. Not fresh at all. We appreciate the honesty but left and got sushi as we spent $70 and we're still starving and disappointed.
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M R.
Really more of a 3.5 star review. Overall the experience was good but not super great. I've been here twice now and everything was just fine, but not awesome. First time I ordered the seafood Cobb salad, which I liked. Portions are pretty large, so i split it with my boyfriends mother and we were both satisfied. The beer they make on site was not my favorite; there are much better beer options in town. My second drink was bottled. Second time I had the appetizer tacos and they were good but messy and fell apart while I ate them. Tried a sip of someone's Peach martini and it was good, but weak. Definitely try the chicken nachos. I guess my biggest qualm with this place is that it comes off as a chain restaurant like Rafferties or Ruby Tuesdays. That's not what I like to see and not what I like to eat.
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Marie F.
Great place to catch game 1 of the Finals. Walked into a room with smiling folks having fun and a hostess that did her best to accommodate us. Would have loved to sit outside but the rain was no as helpful. Looked around and knew I had to have some beer. But with so many options - what to choose? Just grab the sampler. All homemade- home brewed and all pretty good. I've heard so many good things about the fish tacos and Chicken Parmesan. So I order those while we watched the Spurs keep the game tight on great large tv's. Connected to wifi so that I could rack friends as soon as the Heat lost the game. And during commercials watched people play on the pool tables. I've always seen this place packed and now I see why. Service was great but I couldn't praise my tacos. The fish was grilled perfectly with the right touch of lime. But something was real wrong with the tortillas used. Chicken Parmesan was amazing. Too late to have dessert but plan to go back.
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Mark H.
Pretty cool little spot for a chain brewery. We don't have these in Tampa, so we decided to try it out anyway. We had already eaten dinner, but wanted to grab a beer, and so we did. I tried the lager light, and it was great. The menu had the typical American bar fare. Fries, burgers, salads, etc. What was awesome was that they had pool tables. Three very nice tables with hourly rates. This definitely took the Applebee's/Chili's vibe out of the air. The tables were. Not you typical bar variety either, very impressive. Very cool place.
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Teresa L.
We only tested out the bar, but the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. We did have appetizers which seemed to take a while considering the place wasn't exactly busy, but better for us in the long run. Some good brews to be had here, for sure.
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Nic I.
Let me start off saying great food... awful service.. So in that case do not come here hungry, because you'll wait till tomorrow to get your food. Place the order in advance - call in an hour prior to arrival. Don't order a cocktail because it tastes like there is not liquor in it. It took about a 30 mins for me to get a glass of water. I died twice before I was served . Pizza was great , waitress kept putting her arm over my food and getting impatient with us #nosnitching The food overall was very good and the interior of the restaurant is made with taste. However, the waitress was very nonchalant with the service she provided. Everything was some what acceptable. Thanks for dealing with us. The 1st time was definitely a 1st time experience.
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Mike B.
I would give them a 3.5 if I could, but I am going with the three because nothing I had to eat was really that great. It was your typical brewery food. That being said, nothing we had was bad, it just wasn't something I would rush back to get. The service though, was spot on, out server was great and was very friendly and was happy to offer suggestions as to what was good and what was bad on the menu. This would be a great place to go sit at the bar and watch a game and have a snack, not so much the best place for a five star meal.
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Nellie M.
Every time we come here which is about once every two years we keep hoping it's going to get better and it never does. Clearly those of you who think this is a great place with great food are not foodies. We are foodies and this place has horrible food (still) The sockeye salmon was extremely dry. They should call it sockeye leather. My husband steak was very fatty and tough even though he got it medium rare with no flavor whatsoever. The service was mediocre. Honestly I don't know why I keep hoping for the best with this place
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James V.
This place is very good. It has great appetizers that ate very affordable. Great outside dining also.
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Mitchell M.
The creamy spinach white sauce is awesome. About 9 slices, was more than enough for two. The crust is nice and crispy and has a lots of flavor. Not your typical pizza. This was worth my first trip here.
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Anthony C.
They brew some awesome beers here. My favorite is the brown ale. For food my go to is the shrimp and grits with the pizza coming for another good option.
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Lauren E.
I was pretty excited to try this restaurant out since I was from out of town and wanted to try some local beer. My boyfriend and I waited a while to be seated and then a while for someone to take our drink order. We both ordered items off of the favorites list and the food took a while to get there. A couple that came 10 minutes later, at a table behind us, got their food before us. The waiter brought out our food and it was "okay" but he never came back to check on us. There weren't a ton of people there, either. Overall, the food was okay but the service was less than desirable.
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Lindsay K.
Decent food. I've had a couple salads, the Waldorf and a crispy chk, that were overdressed and underwhelming for the most part. Service is pretty good but not great. Would think that a place like this would have great appetizers because of the bar atmosphere, but those two (chk fingers, fish tacos, and margherita flatbread) were only decent. Beer is good!
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Carlos C.
Great place that is open until late which really worked since we had been traveling all day and night and we needed a good place to eat once we arrived at hotel. Very clean place, great service and menu with plenty of options. Not a huge fan of brewery beers but they had plenty of other beverage options. We were seated immediately food came quickly and was great tasting. Solid restaurant that you can't go wrong with ever.
They make their own taco shells. That's good and bad. Bartenders are very attentive.
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Mike A.
3.5 stars. Good slaw, good fries, meh fish (of fish and chips fame). Good ipa on tap. Will be back and not ask for the fish n chips. Good music on.
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Jskilicious S.
I do not understand why people like this place. It's always busy. My guess is because it's close to the movie theatre and they have a lot of beer. The ambience is dark and smells like a poorly cleaned bar. The food tastes reheated/frozen, and the house brew is lackluster. There are lots of better choices.
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Dave M.
Food is actually pretty good, not your standard bar fare. The beer they brew in-house is nothing to write home about and the service is pretty mediocre in the pool table and bar areas. Decent place to watch football games as they have pretty good specials. Overall a good place just needs some improvement.
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Prashan S.
Go there often with 'work' friends to drink and have a chill time... We get a lil drunk after drinking.. Lol. And they have patience and virtue to handle us. Like their back outside patio seating. Most of the time it's jus us out there. Highly recommend this place for gathering over drinks.
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Natalie C.
I stayed at the Hilton behind Seven Bridges for business I called in a take out and walked right over very easy. Also they linked up with Hilton if you wanted room service they will bring it to your room. The food was at the front and not the bar with forks and napkins all ready to go! I had the Brewhouse chicken it was so good! Don't pass it up if your a beer drinker they have a lot of good beers as well on tap!
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Anna J.
I have been very happy with Seven Bridges, mainly for their attentiveness in booking large parties. I had to reserve some standing/bar room for 25-35 people for an AAFJax event. I had contacted a couple of restaurants (Ovinte, Ted's, etc) who all made things extremely difficult, required minimums and did not get back to me. The staff at Seven Bridges made things SO easy for us. They provided us with drink tickets to give our members, and I ordered some pizzas the day of. Everyone really enjoyed the atmosphere, food, drinks and service. In fact, I've just booked a second event there. It is really good for large parties if you are looking for a plug-and-play type of event and don't have all of your details nailed down. It was inexpensive and they even gave us a business/partnership discount.
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William J.
Great food and great beer, what more can you ask for!? Stopped by for some appetizers and beer and had my socks rocked! Give the brewery platter a try: creamy jalapeño cheese dip, southwest egg rolls and buffalo wings. SSOOOOO GGOOOOODD!!! Really enjoyed the magnolia brown ale. Full flavored ale with chocolaty after taste! Great for a date as well as hanging out with buddies!
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Caleb E.
Delicious classic American food (sometimes with an interesting new twist) that's consistently good. Service is great, and even when they're busy the staff is attentive and helpful without being annoying.
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Katy S.
This is definitely a nice place to grab a beer and a meal. Stopped by to meet up with some old friends that I hadn't seen in a while. We were here for over 3 hours and our server was extremely patient with us. I ordered the cajun fish tacos, which were very flavorful. We started with the southwestern eggroll appetizer, which was great too! If you are a beer lover, I would definitely recommend the beer flight, so that you can sample all of the delicious beers that they have on tap. They also have a full wine and liquor menu. I would recommend Seven Bridges to anyone looking for a higher end establishment to enjoy some good libations and food!
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Gale M.
Beer cheese soup is great. Always consistent. Yum!
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B J.
Food is decent. The female bartenders are rude and do not have personality. I would return for the food, but not the atmosphere.
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Josh O.
Food was awesome! When we first arrived it seemed that the hostess didn't completely have their act together. We waited a little longer than we were quoted and they just seemed slightly disorganized when dealing with everyone coming in. Of course it was peak dinner time but I've seen the situation handled better at other resturants. They offer free samples of their beers which is nice. They also have a sampler of all their beers for $6, which I think is a good idea. Overall was good experience. I would recommend the jalapeño pretzel sticks. Very delicious and came with some good spinach cheese dip.
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Scott S.
A little more pricey than I'd like to pay for the food, but the beers are nice. I had excellent service at this visit, Evelyne (sp?) was an excellent server. There is a wide selection of food here, but for some reason I had a hard time finding something specific, as the menu is more eclectic than most chain restaurants. It's not a complaint, but while there was Chicken Parm, Fish & Chips, and the like on the menu, most other cuisine was not hitting on all my cylinders. This would be a great place for a young single couple to have a date night, specifically if the guy wants to impress the lady..
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Gigi S.
Bothered by numerous stories of serious service issues, I walked in this place very weary. Sis advised me not to order any food or risk a serious let down, so we had some drinks, and enjoyed the atmosphere and well felted pool tables. Service was ok, I was impressed by the whole package but really hope it can get consistent because I almost had to beg to be brought here by a local. Must try it again.
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Rick F.
I have been here many times The location and the look of the place is excellent. However the food is just good to mediocre. My beef is mainly with the lousy drinks. Short pours and pricey mixed drinks. Stick with the beer or wine. Do not go here if you want a good drink.
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Diana M.
I've tried a couple different brews that they make and they are good, not great but good. They have a pretty big menu and all the food that I've tried is also good. Nothing super exciting here, just a nice place to come for dinner. It's a good choice if you plan on going to the movies too because you can get in and out pretty quickly.
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Carla D.
A group of us decided to head to Seven Bridges on Saturday night. Oddly enough, when we all got there it wasn't crowded. We put a few tables together in the bar area. We were promptly greeted by our waitress and we all ordered drinks. Although I didn't order a beer (what they're known for), I did have a sip (more like a gulp, but sip sounds much more lady like) of his Southern Flyer Light Lager. It was crisp, light, and icy cold. A good choice, had I been in the mood for beer. I on the other hand got a glass of the Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling. I've had this wine many times before, and it tasted just as I remembered. My wine also came out icy cold, which is good because there's nothing more I dislike than Luke warm white wine (okay, I also really dislike clowns, but that's a different story). We ordered a few different appetizers to share: guacamole and chips, carne asada tacos, and a pepperoni pizza. The food came out quickly. I bit into the carne asada taco and it was pretty much raw in the middle. I'm a big fan of my meat cooked medium/medium rare, but this was so rare that I could hear the cow mooing in the kitchen. The meat was chewy and lacked spices. The waitress came over to see how we were all doing. I let her know that the tacos were really chewy and not cooked. She apologized profusely and asked us if there was anything else we'd like to order instead. Since the pepperoni pizza was so good, we opted to order another for the table. The made-to-order guac was great. It had all the right spices that guacamole should have. The chips were crunchy and delicious. The pepperoni pizza came out piping hot. The crust was crisp and soft in all the right places. All in all, I'd give Seven Bridges Grille & Brewery three stars. Pros: The waitress, pepperoni pizza, guac, and beer. Cons: The carne asada tacos. Save yourself TMJ and don't order them.
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Nay G.
Food was blah. Although the appetizer was good. Had the combo platter. Service was not good. Had to ask for things several times. Must've been a a bad day for waitress. Got our check before we got to order dessert and I wanted to try the chocolate ecstasy. Oh well, maybe better this way. Not on my recommend list.
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Mina L.
Dinner was excellent on a busy Tuesday night. There was a lively crowd which can make conversation difficult to hear. I had a margarita... I was asked if I wanted salt. I said light salt. My margarita arrived with a sugar rim... Odd. I didn't return or question my drink. I only return drinks if aren't strong enough. My margarita was fine.... :-) I had shrimp and grits, to get my fix of the 'south' while out here from Cali. It was good shrimp and grits.
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Brad M.
Been here twice. Both times my food that I ordered came out late and made incorrectly. I do love the Brewery atmosphere and this place is similar to Granite City atmosphere. Which I love. I also like the unique menu items they have, but unfortunately the food isn't out standing it's just okay. It's also a bit on the pricey side. I would go back, but I don't think it's anything to rave about and I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. Just a nice place to get a drink and a burger. =)
I pass this place all the time and I have actually been a good handful of times, but I can never say that when I go it is with enthusiasm. I am never excited to go, more I am going because of lack of other options. I went again last night and there is nothing amazing to report. The food was okay. The service was okay. The location itself is okay. I will say that they do have pool and that is something you usually do not find in most breweries. But for 3 drinks and a round of pool between 3 people, $50 is a bit steep.
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Jennifer G.
This was my first time going to Seven Bridges during the day, the other times I have been there were at night and we were at the bar. So I actually got to see softer yet still very tasty side of Seven Bridges. Upon entering we were immediately greeted and taken to our booth, where our waiter took our drink orders, everything on the menu looked so good that it took me and additional few minute to finally make up my mind. I went with the lobster and shrimp Mac and cheese and M. went with the Gorgonzola and pear salad, they both came out in huge bowls and the lobster and shrimp Mac and cheese is a must have! I didn't think I would be able to finish it all but it was so good I did and it wasn't that icky heavy feeling you get from eating that much of that kind of food either. It actually kept me full the rest of the day and night! There's nothing bad I can really say about Seven Bridges except I wish they would add a ceviche dish to the menu, then it would be perfect. We even got the rewards card for each of us and immediately after activating it we each have $10.00 free to spend there and we just asked our waiter since there was a promotion for the free card at each table. Overall really good food, service, cleanliness, nice music, and decor. Will definitely be back, especially since I only live less then a mile away.
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Matt S.
Nice, good service and pleasant atmosphere. Just don't order the fried grouper sandwich. Ate there today June 23. Not good.
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Pastor-Ken W.
Took my wife who had never been before we had a enjoyable lunch of mac-n-chesse with bacon. It was good but it could have been better the dish came piping hot consisted of several cheeses great bacon flavor but it could have been a little thicker in its consistency. The atmosphere of the place is great, with the vats of beer up above in the brewing area was awesome to see, it's a nice place to have a nice lunch!
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Regina H.
I am giving this place one extra star because of the handcrafted Stout beer. It is very smooth and great taste. However, having certain diet restrictions the menu is lacking. Deciding to forgo my diet, the pizza had a great crust with my choice toppings. What would of have made a great pizza (to me) if I could if have added crushed garlic. My husband had the Grilled chicken with look and he said was pretty good.
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Rachel D.
I came here with my cousin and loved it. The place is really social and spacious with a huge bar and a game room behind it. The food was good and they give large portions as well. For appetizers, We had the South western egg rolls, the asiago crab dip and the ragtime shrimp which was basically our meal. To me the southwestern egg rolls were crispy and seasoned well especially with the cool textured sauce. The asiago crab dip was very delicious and the ragtime shrimp had a coconut crunchy taste but it was yum! What I really like about the two appetizers is that although fried, it wasn't oily at all to me. Also, as I said earlier they give large portions and its great for sharing. I suggest going here for a fun social gathering and yummy food.
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David F.
Ordered the Crab and Artichoke Dip as an appetizer. It came out sizzling! It was amazing! Also had their extrememly large chicken sandwhich, and it was delicious. And the beer was very good, too. Nice decor inside and the bar area was large.
(4)
Cindy B.
Had a 4-person business lunch there yesterday. Lively atmosphere even at lunch. No blaring music but loud enough that you didn't feel conspicuous having a conversation. Our server was very attentive. I had shrimp/lobster tacos.... next time I would probably do the fish instead, but they were good. Great menu selection, 4 good entrees, friendly service - - - that's about all you could ask for! Wellllllllll, I could ask to have a few beers but will just wait until I can go back at dinner! :)
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Monica S.
Seven Bridges is good. When we went I had the Gorgonzola Rib eye. It was a good steak that was slathered with a really delicious gorgonzola butter. The side veggies were ok but the cheddar mashed potatoes were light and YUMMY!!! I think I spent the most time enjoying my desert which was appropriately called Chocolate Ecstasy! Wow...SUGAR SHOCK for sure! You cannot go wrong with anything that has chocolate mousse in my humble opinion!! But when you accompany this delight with chocolate cake and ice cream, ..... (Shudder...!) it is nirvana! Good stuff! I like the loud, beer infused atmosphere in this restaurant, but I have to say I feel as if they are just a bit too expensive to enjoy frequently. They do have a couple of unique desserts that are very reasonable priced though. Other than that the menu is...well just ok. Standard Americana fare. This would be a great place to hit before going to the adjacent movie theater, Tinseltown for a unique microbrew or a glass of wine and a dessert.
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Tim M.
The food is ok and the staff could be better.
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Mark M.
The scene was a casual business dinner--more a celebration than anything (60% celebration, 40% business). It was ok -- by no means stellar: - Great microbrews -- the pilsner is crisp, refreshing, and impossible to drink only one - Good service and decent ambiance - Nice menu that has something for everyone - The bread pudding is not that good so don't get it - cramped booths - decent prices
(3)
S H.
Went there for lunch today. Absolutely love this place. We both ordered burgers and they came out perfect. Highly recommend this place b/c it's casual, sports orientated, clean, and fairly priced. Although I haven't sat on their padio, it also feels inviting and chill.
(5)
Pierre R.
The manager lady who's name is not worth remembering was a joke. They get 2 stars because the waitress and food I thought was pretty awesome. My co worker ordered something that was not too appetizing so the waitress offered to get her an appetizer ON THE HOUSE. My co worker ate the appetizer and then the manager brought the bill and to see how everything was going. We then noticed they still charged us on the appetizer and all the manager could say was that she wasn't supposed to do that and that we should understand where she's coming from. The manager then tried to argue and embarrass my co worker. In the end, she took it off the bill but definitely never coming here again. The manager who's name starts with an M needs more customer service training.
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D B.
I went here twice while traveling on business. The first night I had the New York Oscar. I order the steak medium and it was perfect. Seasoned perfectly and really one of the best steaks I have ever had. The perfect amount of crab and sauce on top. The asparagus and potatoes that went along with it were great. I also had a side wedge salad with blue cheese dressing. Very good with ample bacon and cheese. The next day a co-woker and I went there for lunch. I had the Bacon Chicken Mac and Cheese. I took a chance as I usually dont like anything added to my mac n cheese. Really good and decadent. Creamy with the perfect amount of bacon and chicken. It needed a little salt but would definitely order this again if were in town. Service was great both visits. At night you can see this is a hang out for all adult age groups. The weather was really nice and the patio was full. I did not try any of the brews but would like to do so.
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Virginia M.
This is one of my favorite places in Jacksonville. Its a nice casual place to have dinner before or after you see a movie too. Great beer.
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Jeff R.
This place got me sick!!!! My wife and I stopped in for some lunch. I ordered the "Wurst Platter" and she got the Blacken Chicken Sandwich. The sausages tasted pretty good, I thought one of them was a bit cool to the touch but didn't think anything of it. We got home and immediately 'got rid off what we ate". I know the sausage is the culprit because every time I burp I taste sausage and I felt just fine before and didn't eat anything else after. Eaters beware.
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Kristen M.
Nice but overpriced for what you get. The food, the service, the environment are all good but not great.
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Travis D.
I would give the food 2 stars... the cajun fish tacos basically had fish crumbles and the rice on the side was mushy. The beers get 3 stars... pretty good imperial pilsner, but some of their others weren't special. I will go 4 stars for the patio and the service. Molly was very nice and helpful to let our dog lay on the patio and even bring him some water! She was great, but probably not enough to make me return.
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Daisy D.
Seven Bridges is in the same family of restaurants as A1A Ale Works ( yelp.com/biz/a1a-alework… ) in St. Augustine and Ragtime in Atlantic Beach. I don't know why, but I've always liked A1A better. Maybe it's because I've created better memories at A1A. Maybe it's because I've attended one too many work events at Seven Bridges; I do work only right across the street. Oh well. My new-to-town fiance wanted to try it, so I was more than willing to satisfy his wishes. We both ordered appetizers for lunch: me the chicken quesadilla, him the nachos. The nachos are huge, and would have been much better shared. However, they lived up to their expectations. They are the nachos I judge all other restaurants against (both A1A & Seven Bridges have the same menu). The quesadillas were a little surprising as they were sliced a little differently than I was expecting. Maybe one of these days I'll venture to try something different on the menu and be pleasantly surprised.
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Travis L.
This is a great chain that takes it's food and brewing seriously. I highly recommend the beer sampler as it's only $5 and you get so much for your money. The staff is very knowledgeable and will help you pick a meal or a beer best for you. The seasonal October fest menu is a great additional to the normal offerings. I had the shrimp tacos which were very tasty. Wouldn't recommend the beans though. After doing the beer sampler I would recommend getting the Cloud 9 beer.
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Shawna W.
Great service, live music, and good food. I had the lobster and shrimp Mac and cheese and almost licked my plate clean. My boyfriend had the seared tuna and it too was pretty yummy.
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elina b.
At first they brought me a burger that was immensely bland, however Brittany our waitress took the bad situation and made it amazing! Handled It very well and not at all impatient, ended up having a fabulous burger and she got a great tip. Good atmosphere good attitude !
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Jill E.
We have eaten here a couple of times. The food and services has always been good. There's nothing on the menu that I would say you HAVE to try, but everything I have tried has been pretty good.
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A Z.
brew there own beer. did not try the food. friendly quick service
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Rich G.
I went with two work colleagues to the Jacksonville location. The staff were friendly enough for a (post-dinner) entry. The menu looked like typical American grill fare, but we didn't order any food. Unfortunately, the beer was distinctly average in experience. I had the oaked Winter's Nip bock - which tasted like an under attenuated Märzen with some vague peach notes. I am huge fan of cask-aged beers, and this seemed like one of their first efforts. Either that or they started with a beer that wasn't that exciting to begin with. I'd be willing to try it again and see if another selection of their beer was better, or if the food provided a nice surprise.
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Joes L.
I like how they keep it simple here: focusing on a few things and doing them really well. Nice garden and outdoor seating, social atmosphere, and there is something for everyone on the beer list. Looks like I have a new hangout.
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Emari H.
They have excellent food and great beers. So far I tried their Cobb Salad & Smokey Mountain Shrimp Pasta and they were both awesome! They have a waitress that's "got it" and will caters to your every needs & then some. If you're staying near this area, don't bother going anywhere else but just eat there & get your groove on. Two of the amber beers I tried were both good & had good flavor and body but not too much bitterness, not too light. Ample parking and convenient location. Not much of a family place.
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Paul G.
The menu is pretty damned good! You can't go wrong with a meal at Seven Bridges. Their outdoor seating is also great on a night with good weather. Their dining room is spacious, with lots of nooks where you aren't on display for the whole restaurant to see. The beers get a lot of respect simply because they are brewed in-house, but I have to admit that I would not choose to drink a 7B beer if it were on the shelf at the local grocery. The names of the beers are fun and interesting, but I just can't wrap my palette around the flavors. For one thing, they never taste particularly fresh, like I would expect a freshly brewed beer to taste. I don't know why that is. My favorites are Sam Adams, Guinness, Murphy's, Warsteiner, Heineken, Yeungling, Sapporo, or even a Bud, if it was born-on less than two weeks ago. I also like Dogfish, Great Lakes, and a couple of other microbrews, but for some reason, I can't find anything memorable about 7B Beers.
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Hilary L.
I love microbreweries! And this is one of Jacksonville's best, despite not bottling their beers [annoying] and despite being situated in Tinseltown [just does not SCREAM microbrewery to me]. But this restaurant and microbrewery is a great place to get some good all American cuisine and some all American brews. Gotta say something kind of random. I went to Ireland recently [ahem, the capitol of beer drinking in the world, no?] and in every bar across the country there were basically only six beers available. The same six beers. No matter where you were. UNLESS you were at the microbrewery!!! Long live the microbrewery! And America has so many wonderful microbreweries... I am so proud. :) So, back to Seven Bridges. This place has some great food. I love their salads. They are very generous and have a lot of unique pairings of ingredients to choose from. My favorite is the Grilled Chicken Cashew Salad [$10.50] with artichoke hearts, feta cheese, tomatoes and cashews and served with Balsamic Vinaigrette. They food is a step up from your standard bar food, but it is traditional American food... just with a little polish and shine. The atmosphere is nice. There is an outdoor patio, the inside is large with a big bar, large wooden booths and rich colors. Also, the microbrewery is viewable from the dining room [it's all up on the second floor and housed in glass walls]. Very cool! Definitely a great place to grab a brewskie and a bite to eat!
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Matthew L.
This is a great place to grab a quick lunch in Jacksonville.
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Eugene P.
We went here because it is close to the movie theater. Grabbed a dragon berry mojito skinny. The drink was really good but several of those can get pricey. We ordered the crab stuffed chicken and the black mahi with fruit. There wasn't anything special with the meal. The drink actually made a better impression than anything. Nice atmosphere, good beer. What more do you want?
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Megan T.
nothing impressive. we came here for the first time a few weeks ago and everything was pretty average. pretty good beer though. we ordered shrimp n grits and were disappointed in the blandness of it..we enjoy cajun style unlike whatever boring kind this was. service was also mediocre but given we came on a weekend night, im sure the waitress felt overwhelmed and was busy.
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Joshua R.
The prices weren't too bad and it was Octoberfest, so I had a pilsner with the German Mac & Cheese. Now I definitely know I'm a lager man.
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Chelsea S.
We stopped by Seven Bridges because it is right across the street from our neighborhood. Wow! What a pleasant surprise. We started out sampling their beer (brewed in house). They have any type of beer you could ask for; IPA, light, amber, dark, and great seasonal flavors. My favorite was the Sweet Magnolia Brown Ale, which had a really great floral taste and no bitterness in the after taste. The IPA was very very strong, as most are, but still really good. We also ordered the combination appetizers; this included kobe beef sliders, french fries, spring rolls, and fried chicken tenders. The sliders were okay... at best... the meat was obviously of a high quality but could have been seasoned better. The french fries were THE BOMB! They were really thin and crunchy and fried with a great flavor! Spring rolls were pretty good, however, the fried chicken!! WOW! That was really good! It came with a honey mustard dipping sauce which paired really well with the chicken. The Jalepeno ranch definitely could use more heat, but was okay. I had the beer cheese soup (soup of the day) and that was fantastic, they used one of their brews and an extremely creamy cheesy soup! Jo ordered a steak and he absolutely loved it!! It was cooked to a perfect medium and it came with 2 sides, he had fries and mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were "awesome". I tried a bite of his steak and thought it was in the top ten steaks I have ever had. I ordered the shrimp and grits... The grits were cooked perfectly, as well as the bacon. The meal was very very rich, great if you are really hungry, and the shrimp had a nice crunchy breading on it. I didn't like that there was bacon in it, however, most people will love that. I just enjoy my bacon plain. The waitress brought a bottle of tabasco, which gave it just the right kick. Very yummy. The prices were a bit extreme. Between the two of us (no drinks ordered) we spent around $60, however, the quality of the food was great. We will return for drinks and possibly food on special occasions.
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S H.
My friends and family went here for an early lunch yesterday while in town for the weekend. Food, drinks and service was great! I ordered the sesame tuna and it was prepared perfectly. We practically had the place to ourselves as it was early on Sunday but I could see how this place could get packed on a busy night. The kids loved the homemade root beer. The menu has something for everyone. I recommend Seven Bridges.
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Jon C.
This is a great place if you enjoy microbrews. Let me just start off with that. Seven Bridges does brew several of their own beers, and I've found each of them to be good in their own categories. I've only actually eaten the food here once, and as I recall it was an adequate burger with fries. Nothing spectacular there. As far as this place goes for bar atmosphere though it's high on the list. It's a little bit more upscale, as is it's clientele. There are two pool tables here, though I've found them very rarely used. They have a fantastic outdoor seating area in the back that has, on occasion, live music. I've seen some Dave Mathews wannabes and a few one man bands. General it's the sort of beach type easy listening music you'd expect to find in a place like that. There is a separate outdoor patio seating area in the front that is a bit quieter and more low key than the back. Smoking is not allowed inside, but you're welcome to outside on the patio areas. I have been here quiet a few times, and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a place that's a bit nicer than a sports bar or chain restaurant. Though you must keep in mind that the prices reflect this as well.
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sandra M.
For the most part this is a good,but not great restaurant. But two things inform my opinion as I sit here. It is a very hot afternoon and a couple sitting nearby asked for the outdoor fans and misting system to be turned on. The waitress came back after a few minutes and said someone would be out shortly to do so. Half hour later and it has yet to happen. Second, I ordered a beer ( microbrewery and just okay) when I first arrived. When food arrived I ordered a 2nd. it came after I was finished with the meal. It is midafternoon and they are not busy. Poor service, average food, decent beer.
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Heather B.
Restaurant was a bit chilly for dining on a cool night. However, tuna dinner was tender and delicious. Oktoberfest brew was yummy and complimented the autumn evening perfectly. Also, don't forget to have the jalapeño cheese dip.
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Nicholette P.
The beer was great! Our server gave me a taste of the new beer they had on tap. Very yum! The food was just OK.... nothing special probably would just go back for some beer!!!
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David B.
I must admit I was not that impressed with the food here at all. Nice interior with nice outdoor seating. The beer was OK but nothing that is very memorable. If I was to give a grade to the food it would be a C.
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James R.
Standard faire along the lines of it's parent, Gordon-Biersch. It was a good choice before the movie with Tinseltown about a hundred yards away, but nothing to write home about. They did have a selection of tasty brews.
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Diane C.
This place is over rated. The food is ok, but nothing special. With a group there recently we shared some things including the saltiest calamari I've ever tasted... it was bad, also my friend ordered a side of steak fries and I kid you not... there were 5, for $3. The prices are high for what you get. The stars are primarily because it is one of the few places where you can actually sit outside. Good atmosphere... but there are better options for food within a 5 mile radius.
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Hecate D.
The staff are wonderful, the beers tasty (especially the seasonals). Decent food and a fun atmosphere.
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Jeff P.
Traditional americana food with great beers. Nothing super special but it is a great hang out place.
(4)
Douglas M.
Great place for a brew if you seek something different, their food is pretty consistent and pleasant . They have specials and good happy hour deals, 1/2 price on some things and they have 2 happy hours daily. One from 10pm on...
(4)
KD H.
Delicious food and beer! The prices were a little high, but worth it. I got the Hawaiian Chicken and everything was perfect. It came with a side of crisp, steamed green beans (surprisingly flavorful!) and moist rice pilaf. The piece of chicken was huge. As for beer, I had the "Red Irish" and it was excellent. Nice atmosphere, despite a few drunk jackasses in the bar area. I suppose that is to be expected.
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Ryan M.
The Restaurant and Brewery is large. Atmosphere is good. Outdoor seating is really nice. They have pool tables inside. Beer is good. Spicy artichoke and spinach dip with tortillas is yummy. And, our friend from gainsville, comes up just to have their brunch menu on the weekends =)
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Nick T.
had a quick lunch here and was pretty happy with it. sat outside on the patio so we were happy as can be. the beer on tap was also very fresh and tastey!
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Merav B.
Nice place for a drink with friends. The beer from their micro brewery is excellent - so it's worth a visit solely for their beer. The food is standard but done well and the service has always been great.
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Nick A.
A bit pricey for the food and service. The bar is a fun place to meet friends and co-workers. The beer is pretty good, so that's definitely a plus. The menu is pretty big and overall it's not too bad of a place
(3)
Paul C.
Nice place to 'Hang Out', good bar, great micro brewery, nice relaxing decor, outside seating, pool tables! Great bartenders.....food is just OK; I prefer lunch to dinner here, but they tend to over salt most dishes. Best thing to order on their bar/food appetizers is Kobe Beef sliders. Good parking, and close to Tinseltown theaters, and Town Center.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Noreen S.
What a great place this is! Came with a LARGE group of co-workers for lunch and was surprised how well they handled our table. It was great that I had a view of the beer brewing. The service was outstanding considering there we 20 of us placing orders! She took everything in stride including some of my picky pals. Drinks and food were served in exceptional time and in perfect order! All the "extras" and "on the side" and "can I have this instead of that" came out of the kitchen perfectly...a sign of a well organized machine~ So for the food...I must say that I was pleasant surprised. We ordered almost every appetizer they had on the menu and I LOVED every one of them! The fish tacos were to die for and every bite taste I could get from my co-workers was yummy! I am happy to say that I could order something different from the menu every time I go and never be disappointed!
(5)David D.
Good micro brewery. Wide mix of food. I came here twice. The first night I got the shrimp and grits. I lived in Charleston for three years. So with that in mind, too me I didn't like their version here. It had a bit to much garlic/Tabasco for my taste. Second night I got the stuffed poblano peppers. I really enjoyed these! Stuffed with cheese,chorizo, rice, tomatoes and onions. Very chessey and filling. A friend got grouper sandwiche which looked awesome! I would come here again, conviently located next to the Hilton garden inn. The salads looked good very big.
(4)Brian S.
I came here for a business dinner and had a great first experience. We were taken care of by Sam, who introduced us to the Sweet Magnolia--a mighty fine brew--and several excellent appetizers. Service was fantastic, but not intrusive. Ahi tuna was perfect, and a must during your visit. The only caution I have for you is the steak--grossly overcooked. Go with poultry or fish instead. Bottom line: good time and great food. Worth the trip.
(4)Karen T.
I was a little surprised here. The food was quite good, the service was fine, the pours of the beer were a little light (a lot of sudsy heads) but overall had a good time. Apparently they are part of the Gordon Biersch family, but different menu if you're familiar. They have outdoor seating (both under a roof and under the stars, a smaller size bar, and indoor seating. I have to say some of the other photos didn't look that good, but I got the chicken fried chicken but with broccoli instead of mashed potatoes and it was tasty. Would definitely come back again, and the price seemed reasonable.
(4)Sean M.
Not a bad place. This is a gastro pub/micro brewery place and it's got pretty nice décor, and friendly staff. Every time I've eaten here I've noticed how they never seem to be busy. They've been open for at least around five years since I moved to town in '10, and I don't think I've seen them have more than five tables occupied at any given time. Maybe I just happen to go during slow times, or this place is secretly an front for the mafia. Good burgers, decent fries, and a nice menu. It's a tad pricey, but not bad and they have good portions so you have enough to take home for leftovers for a second meal. I'm told their beer selection is good, but I don't drink beer so I cannot discuss. Also, they have a nice bar and some TVs too, so if you want to watch a game there is that too.
(3)Cassidi R.
I used to love this place. Just left there from dinner and it was the worst experience I've ever had. Guess they got new management? Took me 10 mins to get seated in a nearly empty restaurant because they didn't notice we walked in. Artichoke and crab dip was like soup it was so runny and there was zero crab. We had someone with us with seafood allergies. We asked if she could get the Cajun pasta no shrimp- they said no prob. Got it shrimp all in it. Sent it back only to have the same plate returned 1 min later. Anybody knows if u have an allergy it can't touch at all. Then we found more shrimp in it. She couldn't even eat Steaks were overdone and save yourself and avoid the "mashed potatoes" aka freezing yellow mush with some terribly weird taste. No manager in the restaurant.
(1)Marilu F.
Great varied menu with delicious All American Faves as well as tacos, nachos and ale crust pizzas. Drinks are superb and the mac and cheese is killer!
(4)GT W.
The tap list is small, pretty much their corporate beer recipes on tap which are Gordon Biersch clones. Beer quality was low for a brewpub, nothing I would say was worth drinking. Ambiance was dull, dead, depressing. Diners looked like they had all just been fired and divorced. Would not come back. Bartender was snappy to my wife, so there you go.
(2)Charlie S.
Mallory was very attentive, with a good sense of humor, and a ready smile! The Sesame Tuna was excellent and the shot pours very generous! I would recommend the eatery to any and all.
(5)Morgan H.
I went here for a friends birthday b/c it's where she chose to go. While the service was good, my problem lies in the fact the menu is pretty pricey for the options you're given. I feel like a lot of what they offer I can get just about anywhere. I ordered the Brewhouse Chicken and it was ok. I really like the sugar snap peas that came on the side, they were the highlight of the dish.
(2)Stephie P.
Passion food. Best restaurant in the world!!! Their slogan is made fresh and it's true. Even the beer is homemade with a distillery on site. I had the luxury of trying their ipa (Indian pale ale) and Christmas beer. ..Both winners but I prefer the ipa. It had a nice fruity flavor. For lunch we enjoyed bison steak, seafood Cobb salad and beef sliders and takehome pecan desert in a mason jar. Also to note, the patio is dog friendly :) Very good attentive and friendly service.
(5)Lisa S.
We enjoyed the large portions and the high quality food at Seven Bridges, but the lackluster service made us not want to rush back for dinner again any time soon. On a week night you would not expect a wait, but we had a bit of a wait recently so took the opportunity to try some of their brews at a bar. The bartender clearly did not want to be there, and barely acknowledged us, though the bar itself was not too busy. She didn't have much to say about the beer choices and seemed annoyed when I asked for descriptions of the in-house brews. I settled on the light lager and did find this choice delicious once the foam in half the glass settled enough to drink it. Once we were seated for dinner, we had to yell to hear each other at the table because it was so loud inside. We did order some great burgers, pizza, and the fish and chips at our table. Everyone had leftovers and we all enjoyed our meal, but service was way too slow overall. Hopefully next we are ready to go back here again, we will have a better experience.
(3)James M.
Cuban Monte Cristo was so good! Good service, nice atmosphere, and server was good with informing us about food and prep. Patio is pet friendly, which is a big plus for us. Will come back for more.
(4)Kristina K.
While I had been to Seven Bridges before for UNF alumni networking events (they hold their "Third Thursday" event there ever month), I only recently ate their for the first time. My parents and I arrived mid-day on a Sunday for lunch and found the place pretty empty (but open! the Yelp hours were wrong but I believe they have since been fixed). The menu is very large (not sure if the dinner menu is the same or bigger) so I wasn't really sure what to order. The lobster and shrimp enchiladas jumped out at me as pretty unique and that is what I ended up ordering. The serving was generous (I had skipped breakfast or I would never have been able to finish it) and it was tasty. I saw a few lobster chunks but it was mostly shrimp (which was fine with me). It was the kind of dish that would satisfy a craving for Mexican food without being too heavy. My parents both ordered burgers and seemed to be happy with their choices as well. In all honesty, the atmosphere is a little odd to me. It feels like you're in a chain restaurant but it's not really (though their website gives me the impression that they would like it to become a chain at some point). The food is tasty and they have lots of drink options so it's not really a place where you come for ambiance, I suppose.
(4)Amanda N.
This was an ok experience. The jalapeño bred sticks r phenomenal. The sauce is creamy goodness. The chicken bacon mac was not bad. I like more creamy cheese w my mac and this was runny. Could use a bit of a flavor pop. Food is made to order from scratch so it takes a bit. I would like to try their beer they make in house sometime bc I was on a lunch break. Boo.
(3)Federico L.
I have always enjoyed Seven Bridges because their cratf beer, specially Sweet Magnolia, my favorite one. For my birthday this week, I went to SB with two coworkers. I had some guacamole and hazelnut chicken. I give guacamole a 7/10 and the chicken 8/10. Guacamole was good, but since I make it often, for my taste need it more lemon and more cilantro.
(4)Rich T.
The Seven Bridges has been a welcoming place for me as a lover of great beer and as an appreciator of fine working restaurants that invite an interesting cross section of people. I like going there with friends or meeting there in groups outside under the awning. The beer brewed there is a capital reason to attend Seven Bridges and the brewery seems to change its brewing styles with the season. For instance, at a recent meeting there of the local home brewing club of Jacksonville, FL known as CASK, I opted for a wonderful dark and heavy German style ale known "Sticke Alt" which was a Spring time brewing. As we had friends in attendance who only liked Budweiser, they were confused..."Are you sure this is beer?" is what I heard and after the first pint, the question stopped and we moved on to the next round of the same thing. I think the food and the service are much better than one's average Friday's in Jacksonville and I like the variety of the menu. I highly suggest this place as a good spot to meet friends for for a pint or three.
(4)Morgan F.
Disappointed. I was initially excited, but quickly disappointed with the restaurant. It was recommended to us by friends, but when we got there we realized their menu had changed. We were seated within minutes. Our orders were taken about 20 minutes after we arrived. It took another 25-30 minutes to get our appetizers. Maybe 2 minutes after that we were brought our soups and salads. The waitress apologized, and we just squeezed it all on the table. Our main course was brought about 45 minutes later -- which was cold, the cheese on the chicken had actually hardened at this point. We won't go back.
(1)Joseph P.
Don't bother. There are so many other good options in Jacksonville. My buddy and I went there for lunch on Sunday afternoon... the place was empty so we were seated quickly. Being seated quickly was the only fast thing about this restaurant. We ordered burgers and it was nearly an hour before we were served. An hour? How long does it take to cook a burger? The manager apologized and then informed us that it took so long because the first ones they were cooking were burned. My burger was still raw inside and had to send it back... a few minutes later it was returned, but frankly I was afraid to eat it judging by the glare of the kitchenstaff we could see from our table. The manager was nice and was our waitress, but nice doesn't stop my hunger.
(1)Mark J.
Always stop in when I am in Jacksonville, and have never been disappointed. This was my 7th visit. Had dinner with my daughter this time around. The freshly brewed seasonal beers were great! We started out with the calamari and jalapeño rings....excellent combo. She ordered the fish tacos and I got a burger. Both were very tasty. Our server was great too. I highly recommend this Jacksonville staple to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience.
(5)Jean P.
Great restaurant,good food and service but unfortunately the band on Friday night was so loud that you could not think, we ate outside on the patio and even there we could barely hear each other. I would never go back on a Friday night.
(4)Greg F.
I'm keeping my 4-star rating (above average on my scale) because this place has some good food. I had a ribeye with Gorgonzola sauce and mashed potatoes. It wasn't overcooked but did taste charred, a negative to me. It's hard to screw up a ribeye (one of the best cuts) with mashed potatoes, however, so I still enjoyed it. For dessert I had a "pecan pie Mason jar." It was good to delicious, and I'd get it again. Again, it's hard to screw up pecan pie (only for people who like very sweet things of course). I had a stout, an Old Fashioned (overly sweet: didn't like it as much as the last OF I had), and a Patron margarita (pretty good). The cocktails were only $5 since it was before 6 PM (their normal prices range up to the $11.50 of that Patron margarita). They got a new menu a few months ago, and some of the items they no longer have are donut holes (which I loved), coconut shrimp, bread pudding, and the Tilamook Cheddar burger. The new Maker's Mark burger is the same as the old Bourbonzola burger, which I liked. It wasn't excessively loud this time.
(4)Andrew C.
I really have nothing good to say about this place. The beer was decent but the server couldn't figure out which beers were which so I think I only got 1 of the beers I actually ordered. Ordered apps and entree 20 minutes apart but still came out at the same time.
(1)Jeffrey S.
What the hell has happened to this place? This use to be one of our favorite places to eat. Over the last 8 to 10 years this restaurant has been on a steady decline in food quality. It's been over a year since I ate here because the last time I was here I was so disappointed. It's gotten worse. The food quality is a joke compared to what it use to be. One example is the onion rings. Use to have a huge stack on a post. Wonderfully battered. Now, 6 cheap frozen greasy rings in a cheap cardboard container. Trust me I could go on. Will this place last? I doubt it. What a shame. A shell of what it use to be. Won't be back!!!!
(1)Justin P.
Seated quickly, good beer choices that are made in-house. Ordered the salmon bites to start which were good, but expected a few more for the price. My husbands lobster and shrimp 'enchiladas' were really just taquitos and were alright, one had basically nothing in it. He was hungry from waiting that I don't know about the other two of the three. They were small and tightly rolled so I'm sure it didn't hold much lobster and shrimp. I had the lobster and shrimp tacos which were good and made well, heavy skimping on the lobster though. Won't be returning :( And, after writing and revising my review, we haven't seen our waiter for 25 min!
(2)Jeremy K.
As it has been for years when I visit Seven Bridges, it was just okay. We had a work event there last night and ordered tons of appetizers. None were exceptionally good, but none were bad either. Their Ahi Tuna app was probably the freshest and best option. Everything else was a bit too salty, greasy and not very exciting. I think they could rework their menu to offer fresher and healthier options for the common work outings that happen here.
(3)Amanda C.
We wanted a late night dinner option and found out they stay open till midnight! I was so happy about that because so few places are open late. We sat in the bar area booths which are very cute and gives you a good view of the big beer barrels above the bar. I definitely wanted to try one of their craft beers and the server offered me a few samples for free to help me decide, which I really appreciated. I ended up getting an Irish red beer that I really enjoyed, lots of flavor. Henrique ordered a home made root beer because he loves root beer and that was really good as well. Our waitress was super nice and informative. I ordered the chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy. It was some of the best fried chicken and gravy I have ever had!!! The gravy was very unique and I asked for more because it was just soo delicious. It was actually my first time ever going here and I will definitely be back. Very good first impression with very reasonable prices.
(4)Waheed B.
Service was a little awkward because I took too long to order (or that's how I interpreted the looks), but 4* was earned because of the outdoor seating (even if it was with plastic lawn chairs) and the really, really delicious fish tacos. They were REALLY good. What surprised me is they use a flour tortilla on the outside of a crunchy shell and I had vision flashes of Taco Bell. But, the avocado crema and the marinated fish were really great and it didn't matter the black beans and rice were kind of there on the plate and I really could have done without. Southwest egg-rolls were just OK and I would skip them next time and instead order one the appetizers that is mentioned repeatedly in the Yelp reviews. Why did I deviate from my normal practice?!? Lots of TVs here if you need to watch some sporting events. Oh, it was colder INSIDE the restaurant than outside.
(4)Kerrah M.
Seven Bridges is a cool spot, I love the look and feel of this place. The exposed brick reminds me of Baltimore. I came in last night to catch the Syracuse vs. Pitt game. Ok, I'll be honest, I went for the beer but watching the game was a bonus. I ordered the beer sampler which consisted of 7 different beers in a 2 ounce shot glass, along with an xtra dirty martini (don't judge me) lol. For starters I went with the asiago artichoke crab dip which is insanely good, I order this every time I go. The bread that comes with it is sooooo delicious. With that being said I could have just had an appetizer and beer, the two go together so well. But I didn't stop there, for my main course I ordered the Bistro Steak. Ummm... it was ok, it was prepared exactly as I ordered (meduim rare), but there wasn't much flavor to it. The cheddar mash that came with it was a little too salty for my taste and the veggies were blah. All in all I really like this place, the atmosphere is really cool, I consider this to be an upscale Ale House lol.
(4)Pilgrim B.
The ONLY reason this gets a 2-star is that our server told us up front that the food sucks. He told us what to order and avoid: avoid the bison and get the sirloin tips and 7B ale chicken. Portions were tiny, bland, and pre-frozen. Not fresh at all. We appreciate the honesty but left and got sushi as we spent $70 and we're still starving and disappointed.
(2)M R.
Really more of a 3.5 star review. Overall the experience was good but not super great. I've been here twice now and everything was just fine, but not awesome. First time I ordered the seafood Cobb salad, which I liked. Portions are pretty large, so i split it with my boyfriends mother and we were both satisfied. The beer they make on site was not my favorite; there are much better beer options in town. My second drink was bottled. Second time I had the appetizer tacos and they were good but messy and fell apart while I ate them. Tried a sip of someone's Peach martini and it was good, but weak. Definitely try the chicken nachos. I guess my biggest qualm with this place is that it comes off as a chain restaurant like Rafferties or Ruby Tuesdays. That's not what I like to see and not what I like to eat.
(3)Marie F.
Great place to catch game 1 of the Finals. Walked into a room with smiling folks having fun and a hostess that did her best to accommodate us. Would have loved to sit outside but the rain was no as helpful. Looked around and knew I had to have some beer. But with so many options - what to choose? Just grab the sampler. All homemade- home brewed and all pretty good. I've heard so many good things about the fish tacos and Chicken Parmesan. So I order those while we watched the Spurs keep the game tight on great large tv's. Connected to wifi so that I could rack friends as soon as the Heat lost the game. And during commercials watched people play on the pool tables. I've always seen this place packed and now I see why. Service was great but I couldn't praise my tacos. The fish was grilled perfectly with the right touch of lime. But something was real wrong with the tortillas used. Chicken Parmesan was amazing. Too late to have dessert but plan to go back.
(4)Mark H.
Pretty cool little spot for a chain brewery. We don't have these in Tampa, so we decided to try it out anyway. We had already eaten dinner, but wanted to grab a beer, and so we did. I tried the lager light, and it was great. The menu had the typical American bar fare. Fries, burgers, salads, etc. What was awesome was that they had pool tables. Three very nice tables with hourly rates. This definitely took the Applebee's/Chili's vibe out of the air. The tables were. Not you typical bar variety either, very impressive. Very cool place.
(3)Teresa L.
We only tested out the bar, but the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. We did have appetizers which seemed to take a while considering the place wasn't exactly busy, but better for us in the long run. Some good brews to be had here, for sure.
(4)Nic I.
Let me start off saying great food... awful service.. So in that case do not come here hungry, because you'll wait till tomorrow to get your food. Place the order in advance - call in an hour prior to arrival. Don't order a cocktail because it tastes like there is not liquor in it. It took about a 30 mins for me to get a glass of water. I died twice before I was served . Pizza was great , waitress kept putting her arm over my food and getting impatient with us #nosnitching The food overall was very good and the interior of the restaurant is made with taste. However, the waitress was very nonchalant with the service she provided. Everything was some what acceptable. Thanks for dealing with us. The 1st time was definitely a 1st time experience.
(1)Mike B.
I would give them a 3.5 if I could, but I am going with the three because nothing I had to eat was really that great. It was your typical brewery food. That being said, nothing we had was bad, it just wasn't something I would rush back to get. The service though, was spot on, out server was great and was very friendly and was happy to offer suggestions as to what was good and what was bad on the menu. This would be a great place to go sit at the bar and watch a game and have a snack, not so much the best place for a five star meal.
(3)Nellie M.
Every time we come here which is about once every two years we keep hoping it's going to get better and it never does. Clearly those of you who think this is a great place with great food are not foodies. We are foodies and this place has horrible food (still) The sockeye salmon was extremely dry. They should call it sockeye leather. My husband steak was very fatty and tough even though he got it medium rare with no flavor whatsoever. The service was mediocre. Honestly I don't know why I keep hoping for the best with this place
(2)James V.
This place is very good. It has great appetizers that ate very affordable. Great outside dining also.
(4)Mitchell M.
The creamy spinach white sauce is awesome. About 9 slices, was more than enough for two. The crust is nice and crispy and has a lots of flavor. Not your typical pizza. This was worth my first trip here.
(5)Anthony C.
They brew some awesome beers here. My favorite is the brown ale. For food my go to is the shrimp and grits with the pizza coming for another good option.
(5)Lauren E.
I was pretty excited to try this restaurant out since I was from out of town and wanted to try some local beer. My boyfriend and I waited a while to be seated and then a while for someone to take our drink order. We both ordered items off of the favorites list and the food took a while to get there. A couple that came 10 minutes later, at a table behind us, got their food before us. The waiter brought out our food and it was "okay" but he never came back to check on us. There weren't a ton of people there, either. Overall, the food was okay but the service was less than desirable.
(2)Lindsay K.
Decent food. I've had a couple salads, the Waldorf and a crispy chk, that were overdressed and underwhelming for the most part. Service is pretty good but not great. Would think that a place like this would have great appetizers because of the bar atmosphere, but those two (chk fingers, fish tacos, and margherita flatbread) were only decent. Beer is good!
(3)Carlos C.
Great place that is open until late which really worked since we had been traveling all day and night and we needed a good place to eat once we arrived at hotel. Very clean place, great service and menu with plenty of options. Not a huge fan of brewery beers but they had plenty of other beverage options. We were seated immediately food came quickly and was great tasting. Solid restaurant that you can't go wrong with ever.
(4)Robert J.
After visiting the area I heard very good things about seven bridges. I found nothing great or even average about this restaurant. I had the swordfish steak. The size of the steak was my problem for the price. And even the size of the sides were upsetting. Not even covering half of the plate. The service was extremely slow. Total time for meal was two hours for a simple entrée. I m so dissatisfied.
(2)D J.
They make their own taco shells. That's good and bad. Bartenders are very attentive.
(4)Mike A.
3.5 stars. Good slaw, good fries, meh fish (of fish and chips fame). Good ipa on tap. Will be back and not ask for the fish n chips. Good music on.
(3)Jskilicious S.
I do not understand why people like this place. It's always busy. My guess is because it's close to the movie theatre and they have a lot of beer. The ambience is dark and smells like a poorly cleaned bar. The food tastes reheated/frozen, and the house brew is lackluster. There are lots of better choices.
(1)Dave M.
Food is actually pretty good, not your standard bar fare. The beer they brew in-house is nothing to write home about and the service is pretty mediocre in the pool table and bar areas. Decent place to watch football games as they have pretty good specials. Overall a good place just needs some improvement.
(3)Prashan S.
Go there often with 'work' friends to drink and have a chill time... We get a lil drunk after drinking.. Lol. And they have patience and virtue to handle us. Like their back outside patio seating. Most of the time it's jus us out there. Highly recommend this place for gathering over drinks.
(4)Natalie C.
I stayed at the Hilton behind Seven Bridges for business I called in a take out and walked right over very easy. Also they linked up with Hilton if you wanted room service they will bring it to your room. The food was at the front and not the bar with forks and napkins all ready to go! I had the Brewhouse chicken it was so good! Don't pass it up if your a beer drinker they have a lot of good beers as well on tap!
(4)Anna J.
I have been very happy with Seven Bridges, mainly for their attentiveness in booking large parties. I had to reserve some standing/bar room for 25-35 people for an AAFJax event. I had contacted a couple of restaurants (Ovinte, Ted's, etc) who all made things extremely difficult, required minimums and did not get back to me. The staff at Seven Bridges made things SO easy for us. They provided us with drink tickets to give our members, and I ordered some pizzas the day of. Everyone really enjoyed the atmosphere, food, drinks and service. In fact, I've just booked a second event there. It is really good for large parties if you are looking for a plug-and-play type of event and don't have all of your details nailed down. It was inexpensive and they even gave us a business/partnership discount.
(4)William J.
Great food and great beer, what more can you ask for!? Stopped by for some appetizers and beer and had my socks rocked! Give the brewery platter a try: creamy jalapeño cheese dip, southwest egg rolls and buffalo wings. SSOOOOO GGOOOOODD!!! Really enjoyed the magnolia brown ale. Full flavored ale with chocolaty after taste! Great for a date as well as hanging out with buddies!
(5)Caleb E.
Delicious classic American food (sometimes with an interesting new twist) that's consistently good. Service is great, and even when they're busy the staff is attentive and helpful without being annoying.
(5)Katy S.
This is definitely a nice place to grab a beer and a meal. Stopped by to meet up with some old friends that I hadn't seen in a while. We were here for over 3 hours and our server was extremely patient with us. I ordered the cajun fish tacos, which were very flavorful. We started with the southwestern eggroll appetizer, which was great too! If you are a beer lover, I would definitely recommend the beer flight, so that you can sample all of the delicious beers that they have on tap. They also have a full wine and liquor menu. I would recommend Seven Bridges to anyone looking for a higher end establishment to enjoy some good libations and food!
(4)Gale M.
Beer cheese soup is great. Always consistent. Yum!
(4)B J.
Food is decent. The female bartenders are rude and do not have personality. I would return for the food, but not the atmosphere.
(2)Josh O.
Food was awesome! When we first arrived it seemed that the hostess didn't completely have their act together. We waited a little longer than we were quoted and they just seemed slightly disorganized when dealing with everyone coming in. Of course it was peak dinner time but I've seen the situation handled better at other resturants. They offer free samples of their beers which is nice. They also have a sampler of all their beers for $6, which I think is a good idea. Overall was good experience. I would recommend the jalapeño pretzel sticks. Very delicious and came with some good spinach cheese dip.
(3)Scott S.
A little more pricey than I'd like to pay for the food, but the beers are nice. I had excellent service at this visit, Evelyne (sp?) was an excellent server. There is a wide selection of food here, but for some reason I had a hard time finding something specific, as the menu is more eclectic than most chain restaurants. It's not a complaint, but while there was Chicken Parm, Fish & Chips, and the like on the menu, most other cuisine was not hitting on all my cylinders. This would be a great place for a young single couple to have a date night, specifically if the guy wants to impress the lady..
(3)Gigi S.
Bothered by numerous stories of serious service issues, I walked in this place very weary. Sis advised me not to order any food or risk a serious let down, so we had some drinks, and enjoyed the atmosphere and well felted pool tables. Service was ok, I was impressed by the whole package but really hope it can get consistent because I almost had to beg to be brought here by a local. Must try it again.
(3)Rick F.
I have been here many times The location and the look of the place is excellent. However the food is just good to mediocre. My beef is mainly with the lousy drinks. Short pours and pricey mixed drinks. Stick with the beer or wine. Do not go here if you want a good drink.
(2)Diana M.
I've tried a couple different brews that they make and they are good, not great but good. They have a pretty big menu and all the food that I've tried is also good. Nothing super exciting here, just a nice place to come for dinner. It's a good choice if you plan on going to the movies too because you can get in and out pretty quickly.
(3)Carla D.
A group of us decided to head to Seven Bridges on Saturday night. Oddly enough, when we all got there it wasn't crowded. We put a few tables together in the bar area. We were promptly greeted by our waitress and we all ordered drinks. Although I didn't order a beer (what they're known for), I did have a sip (more like a gulp, but sip sounds much more lady like) of his Southern Flyer Light Lager. It was crisp, light, and icy cold. A good choice, had I been in the mood for beer. I on the other hand got a glass of the Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling. I've had this wine many times before, and it tasted just as I remembered. My wine also came out icy cold, which is good because there's nothing more I dislike than Luke warm white wine (okay, I also really dislike clowns, but that's a different story). We ordered a few different appetizers to share: guacamole and chips, carne asada tacos, and a pepperoni pizza. The food came out quickly. I bit into the carne asada taco and it was pretty much raw in the middle. I'm a big fan of my meat cooked medium/medium rare, but this was so rare that I could hear the cow mooing in the kitchen. The meat was chewy and lacked spices. The waitress came over to see how we were all doing. I let her know that the tacos were really chewy and not cooked. She apologized profusely and asked us if there was anything else we'd like to order instead. Since the pepperoni pizza was so good, we opted to order another for the table. The made-to-order guac was great. It had all the right spices that guacamole should have. The chips were crunchy and delicious. The pepperoni pizza came out piping hot. The crust was crisp and soft in all the right places. All in all, I'd give Seven Bridges Grille & Brewery three stars. Pros: The waitress, pepperoni pizza, guac, and beer. Cons: The carne asada tacos. Save yourself TMJ and don't order them.
(3)Nay G.
Food was blah. Although the appetizer was good. Had the combo platter. Service was not good. Had to ask for things several times. Must've been a a bad day for waitress. Got our check before we got to order dessert and I wanted to try the chocolate ecstasy. Oh well, maybe better this way. Not on my recommend list.
(2)Mina L.
Dinner was excellent on a busy Tuesday night. There was a lively crowd which can make conversation difficult to hear. I had a margarita... I was asked if I wanted salt. I said light salt. My margarita arrived with a sugar rim... Odd. I didn't return or question my drink. I only return drinks if aren't strong enough. My margarita was fine.... :-) I had shrimp and grits, to get my fix of the 'south' while out here from Cali. It was good shrimp and grits.
(4)Brad M.
Been here twice. Both times my food that I ordered came out late and made incorrectly. I do love the Brewery atmosphere and this place is similar to Granite City atmosphere. Which I love. I also like the unique menu items they have, but unfortunately the food isn't out standing it's just okay. It's also a bit on the pricey side. I would go back, but I don't think it's anything to rave about and I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. Just a nice place to get a drink and a burger. =)
(3)Steve S.
While traveling, I enjoy dining at local unique restaurants and more specifically at breweries if available. I discovered this place through an advertisement in a travel guide in the hotel I stayed in. The Seven Bridges Grille and Brewery has an awesome curb appeal. It's a nice brick building with a pretty cool neon sign. The atmosphere and décor is awesome. It's very dimly lit which helps to accentuate the signs and beer brewing kettles which are displayed near the ceiling and through windows from the second floor. I love how the beer kettles are highlighted through the windows. It really adds to the whole atmosphere. I ordered the jambalaya (extra spicy) and the Toll Tender I.P.A. The waitress was very nice and gave me a lot of attention, but not too much. Shortly after placing my order, she brought me some bread and butter. It was very delicious. The jambalaya was pretty good. It had three different kinds of meat in it including shrimp, sausage, chicken, and some type of ham all served in rice with peppers, onions, cucumbers, and spices. It's not the best I've ever had, but it wasn't the worst either. One thing I did notice that I thought was strange is that the jambalaya was served in a giant bowl. The bowl was so big that it made the serving size look small even though I know it was a big serving. So big in fact, that I couldn't even finish it. This is not a big deal, but I thought it was strange. Overall, I loved the Seven Bridges Grille and Brewery. If I lived in the area, I'd probably be a regular.
(4)Ashley M.
I pass this place all the time and I have actually been a good handful of times, but I can never say that when I go it is with enthusiasm. I am never excited to go, more I am going because of lack of other options. I went again last night and there is nothing amazing to report. The food was okay. The service was okay. The location itself is okay. I will say that they do have pool and that is something you usually do not find in most breweries. But for 3 drinks and a round of pool between 3 people, $50 is a bit steep.
(3)Jennifer G.
This was my first time going to Seven Bridges during the day, the other times I have been there were at night and we were at the bar. So I actually got to see softer yet still very tasty side of Seven Bridges. Upon entering we were immediately greeted and taken to our booth, where our waiter took our drink orders, everything on the menu looked so good that it took me and additional few minute to finally make up my mind. I went with the lobster and shrimp Mac and cheese and M. went with the Gorgonzola and pear salad, they both came out in huge bowls and the lobster and shrimp Mac and cheese is a must have! I didn't think I would be able to finish it all but it was so good I did and it wasn't that icky heavy feeling you get from eating that much of that kind of food either. It actually kept me full the rest of the day and night! There's nothing bad I can really say about Seven Bridges except I wish they would add a ceviche dish to the menu, then it would be perfect. We even got the rewards card for each of us and immediately after activating it we each have $10.00 free to spend there and we just asked our waiter since there was a promotion for the free card at each table. Overall really good food, service, cleanliness, nice music, and decor. Will definitely be back, especially since I only live less then a mile away.
(5)Matt S.
Nice, good service and pleasant atmosphere. Just don't order the fried grouper sandwich. Ate there today June 23. Not good.
(3)Pastor-Ken W.
Took my wife who had never been before we had a enjoyable lunch of mac-n-chesse with bacon. It was good but it could have been better the dish came piping hot consisted of several cheeses great bacon flavor but it could have been a little thicker in its consistency. The atmosphere of the place is great, with the vats of beer up above in the brewing area was awesome to see, it's a nice place to have a nice lunch!
(3)Regina H.
I am giving this place one extra star because of the handcrafted Stout beer. It is very smooth and great taste. However, having certain diet restrictions the menu is lacking. Deciding to forgo my diet, the pizza had a great crust with my choice toppings. What would of have made a great pizza (to me) if I could if have added crushed garlic. My husband had the Grilled chicken with look and he said was pretty good.
(4)Rachel D.
I came here with my cousin and loved it. The place is really social and spacious with a huge bar and a game room behind it. The food was good and they give large portions as well. For appetizers, We had the South western egg rolls, the asiago crab dip and the ragtime shrimp which was basically our meal. To me the southwestern egg rolls were crispy and seasoned well especially with the cool textured sauce. The asiago crab dip was very delicious and the ragtime shrimp had a coconut crunchy taste but it was yum! What I really like about the two appetizers is that although fried, it wasn't oily at all to me. Also, as I said earlier they give large portions and its great for sharing. I suggest going here for a fun social gathering and yummy food.
(4)David F.
Ordered the Crab and Artichoke Dip as an appetizer. It came out sizzling! It was amazing! Also had their extrememly large chicken sandwhich, and it was delicious. And the beer was very good, too. Nice decor inside and the bar area was large.
(4)Cindy B.
Had a 4-person business lunch there yesterday. Lively atmosphere even at lunch. No blaring music but loud enough that you didn't feel conspicuous having a conversation. Our server was very attentive. I had shrimp/lobster tacos.... next time I would probably do the fish instead, but they were good. Great menu selection, 4 good entrees, friendly service - - - that's about all you could ask for! Wellllllllll, I could ask to have a few beers but will just wait until I can go back at dinner! :)
(4)Monica S.
Seven Bridges is good. When we went I had the Gorgonzola Rib eye. It was a good steak that was slathered with a really delicious gorgonzola butter. The side veggies were ok but the cheddar mashed potatoes were light and YUMMY!!! I think I spent the most time enjoying my desert which was appropriately called Chocolate Ecstasy! Wow...SUGAR SHOCK for sure! You cannot go wrong with anything that has chocolate mousse in my humble opinion!! But when you accompany this delight with chocolate cake and ice cream, ..... (Shudder...!) it is nirvana! Good stuff! I like the loud, beer infused atmosphere in this restaurant, but I have to say I feel as if they are just a bit too expensive to enjoy frequently. They do have a couple of unique desserts that are very reasonable priced though. Other than that the menu is...well just ok. Standard Americana fare. This would be a great place to hit before going to the adjacent movie theater, Tinseltown for a unique microbrew or a glass of wine and a dessert.
(3)Tim M.
The food is ok and the staff could be better.
(2)Mark M.
The scene was a casual business dinner--more a celebration than anything (60% celebration, 40% business). It was ok -- by no means stellar: - Great microbrews -- the pilsner is crisp, refreshing, and impossible to drink only one - Good service and decent ambiance - Nice menu that has something for everyone - The bread pudding is not that good so don't get it - cramped booths - decent prices
(3)S H.
Went there for lunch today. Absolutely love this place. We both ordered burgers and they came out perfect. Highly recommend this place b/c it's casual, sports orientated, clean, and fairly priced. Although I haven't sat on their padio, it also feels inviting and chill.
(5)Pierre R.
The manager lady who's name is not worth remembering was a joke. They get 2 stars because the waitress and food I thought was pretty awesome. My co worker ordered something that was not too appetizing so the waitress offered to get her an appetizer ON THE HOUSE. My co worker ate the appetizer and then the manager brought the bill and to see how everything was going. We then noticed they still charged us on the appetizer and all the manager could say was that she wasn't supposed to do that and that we should understand where she's coming from. The manager then tried to argue and embarrass my co worker. In the end, she took it off the bill but definitely never coming here again. The manager who's name starts with an M needs more customer service training.
(2)D B.
I went here twice while traveling on business. The first night I had the New York Oscar. I order the steak medium and it was perfect. Seasoned perfectly and really one of the best steaks I have ever had. The perfect amount of crab and sauce on top. The asparagus and potatoes that went along with it were great. I also had a side wedge salad with blue cheese dressing. Very good with ample bacon and cheese. The next day a co-woker and I went there for lunch. I had the Bacon Chicken Mac and Cheese. I took a chance as I usually dont like anything added to my mac n cheese. Really good and decadent. Creamy with the perfect amount of bacon and chicken. It needed a little salt but would definitely order this again if were in town. Service was great both visits. At night you can see this is a hang out for all adult age groups. The weather was really nice and the patio was full. I did not try any of the brews but would like to do so.
(5)Virginia M.
This is one of my favorite places in Jacksonville. Its a nice casual place to have dinner before or after you see a movie too. Great beer.
(3)Jeff R.
This place got me sick!!!! My wife and I stopped in for some lunch. I ordered the "Wurst Platter" and she got the Blacken Chicken Sandwich. The sausages tasted pretty good, I thought one of them was a bit cool to the touch but didn't think anything of it. We got home and immediately 'got rid off what we ate". I know the sausage is the culprit because every time I burp I taste sausage and I felt just fine before and didn't eat anything else after. Eaters beware.
(1)Kristen M.
Nice but overpriced for what you get. The food, the service, the environment are all good but not great.
(3)Travis D.
I would give the food 2 stars... the cajun fish tacos basically had fish crumbles and the rice on the side was mushy. The beers get 3 stars... pretty good imperial pilsner, but some of their others weren't special. I will go 4 stars for the patio and the service. Molly was very nice and helpful to let our dog lay on the patio and even bring him some water! She was great, but probably not enough to make me return.
(3)Daisy D.
Seven Bridges is in the same family of restaurants as A1A Ale Works ( yelp.com/biz/a1a-alework… ) in St. Augustine and Ragtime in Atlantic Beach. I don't know why, but I've always liked A1A better. Maybe it's because I've created better memories at A1A. Maybe it's because I've attended one too many work events at Seven Bridges; I do work only right across the street. Oh well. My new-to-town fiance wanted to try it, so I was more than willing to satisfy his wishes. We both ordered appetizers for lunch: me the chicken quesadilla, him the nachos. The nachos are huge, and would have been much better shared. However, they lived up to their expectations. They are the nachos I judge all other restaurants against (both A1A & Seven Bridges have the same menu). The quesadillas were a little surprising as they were sliced a little differently than I was expecting. Maybe one of these days I'll venture to try something different on the menu and be pleasantly surprised.
(3)Travis L.
This is a great chain that takes it's food and brewing seriously. I highly recommend the beer sampler as it's only $5 and you get so much for your money. The staff is very knowledgeable and will help you pick a meal or a beer best for you. The seasonal October fest menu is a great additional to the normal offerings. I had the shrimp tacos which were very tasty. Wouldn't recommend the beans though. After doing the beer sampler I would recommend getting the Cloud 9 beer.
(4)Shawna W.
Great service, live music, and good food. I had the lobster and shrimp Mac and cheese and almost licked my plate clean. My boyfriend had the seared tuna and it too was pretty yummy.
(4)elina b.
At first they brought me a burger that was immensely bland, however Brittany our waitress took the bad situation and made it amazing! Handled It very well and not at all impatient, ended up having a fabulous burger and she got a great tip. Good atmosphere good attitude !
(4)Jill E.
We have eaten here a couple of times. The food and services has always been good. There's nothing on the menu that I would say you HAVE to try, but everything I have tried has been pretty good.
(3)A Z.
brew there own beer. did not try the food. friendly quick service
(3)Rich G.
I went with two work colleagues to the Jacksonville location. The staff were friendly enough for a (post-dinner) entry. The menu looked like typical American grill fare, but we didn't order any food. Unfortunately, the beer was distinctly average in experience. I had the oaked Winter's Nip bock - which tasted like an under attenuated Märzen with some vague peach notes. I am huge fan of cask-aged beers, and this seemed like one of their first efforts. Either that or they started with a beer that wasn't that exciting to begin with. I'd be willing to try it again and see if another selection of their beer was better, or if the food provided a nice surprise.
(2)Joes L.
I like how they keep it simple here: focusing on a few things and doing them really well. Nice garden and outdoor seating, social atmosphere, and there is something for everyone on the beer list. Looks like I have a new hangout.
(4)Emari H.
They have excellent food and great beers. So far I tried their Cobb Salad & Smokey Mountain Shrimp Pasta and they were both awesome! They have a waitress that's "got it" and will caters to your every needs & then some. If you're staying near this area, don't bother going anywhere else but just eat there & get your groove on. Two of the amber beers I tried were both good & had good flavor and body but not too much bitterness, not too light. Ample parking and convenient location. Not much of a family place.
(4)Paul G.
The menu is pretty damned good! You can't go wrong with a meal at Seven Bridges. Their outdoor seating is also great on a night with good weather. Their dining room is spacious, with lots of nooks where you aren't on display for the whole restaurant to see. The beers get a lot of respect simply because they are brewed in-house, but I have to admit that I would not choose to drink a 7B beer if it were on the shelf at the local grocery. The names of the beers are fun and interesting, but I just can't wrap my palette around the flavors. For one thing, they never taste particularly fresh, like I would expect a freshly brewed beer to taste. I don't know why that is. My favorites are Sam Adams, Guinness, Murphy's, Warsteiner, Heineken, Yeungling, Sapporo, or even a Bud, if it was born-on less than two weeks ago. I also like Dogfish, Great Lakes, and a couple of other microbrews, but for some reason, I can't find anything memorable about 7B Beers.
(3)Hilary L.
I love microbreweries! And this is one of Jacksonville's best, despite not bottling their beers [annoying] and despite being situated in Tinseltown [just does not SCREAM microbrewery to me]. But this restaurant and microbrewery is a great place to get some good all American cuisine and some all American brews. Gotta say something kind of random. I went to Ireland recently [ahem, the capitol of beer drinking in the world, no?] and in every bar across the country there were basically only six beers available. The same six beers. No matter where you were. UNLESS you were at the microbrewery!!! Long live the microbrewery! And America has so many wonderful microbreweries... I am so proud. :) So, back to Seven Bridges. This place has some great food. I love their salads. They are very generous and have a lot of unique pairings of ingredients to choose from. My favorite is the Grilled Chicken Cashew Salad [$10.50] with artichoke hearts, feta cheese, tomatoes and cashews and served with Balsamic Vinaigrette. They food is a step up from your standard bar food, but it is traditional American food... just with a little polish and shine. The atmosphere is nice. There is an outdoor patio, the inside is large with a big bar, large wooden booths and rich colors. Also, the microbrewery is viewable from the dining room [it's all up on the second floor and housed in glass walls]. Very cool! Definitely a great place to grab a brewskie and a bite to eat!
(4)Matthew L.
This is a great place to grab a quick lunch in Jacksonville.
(5)Eugene P.
We went here because it is close to the movie theater. Grabbed a dragon berry mojito skinny. The drink was really good but several of those can get pricey. We ordered the crab stuffed chicken and the black mahi with fruit. There wasn't anything special with the meal. The drink actually made a better impression than anything. Nice atmosphere, good beer. What more do you want?
(3)Megan T.
nothing impressive. we came here for the first time a few weeks ago and everything was pretty average. pretty good beer though. we ordered shrimp n grits and were disappointed in the blandness of it..we enjoy cajun style unlike whatever boring kind this was. service was also mediocre but given we came on a weekend night, im sure the waitress felt overwhelmed and was busy.
(3)Joshua R.
The prices weren't too bad and it was Octoberfest, so I had a pilsner with the German Mac & Cheese. Now I definitely know I'm a lager man.
(4)Chelsea S.
We stopped by Seven Bridges because it is right across the street from our neighborhood. Wow! What a pleasant surprise. We started out sampling their beer (brewed in house). They have any type of beer you could ask for; IPA, light, amber, dark, and great seasonal flavors. My favorite was the Sweet Magnolia Brown Ale, which had a really great floral taste and no bitterness in the after taste. The IPA was very very strong, as most are, but still really good. We also ordered the combination appetizers; this included kobe beef sliders, french fries, spring rolls, and fried chicken tenders. The sliders were okay... at best... the meat was obviously of a high quality but could have been seasoned better. The french fries were THE BOMB! They were really thin and crunchy and fried with a great flavor! Spring rolls were pretty good, however, the fried chicken!! WOW! That was really good! It came with a honey mustard dipping sauce which paired really well with the chicken. The Jalepeno ranch definitely could use more heat, but was okay. I had the beer cheese soup (soup of the day) and that was fantastic, they used one of their brews and an extremely creamy cheesy soup! Jo ordered a steak and he absolutely loved it!! It was cooked to a perfect medium and it came with 2 sides, he had fries and mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were "awesome". I tried a bite of his steak and thought it was in the top ten steaks I have ever had. I ordered the shrimp and grits... The grits were cooked perfectly, as well as the bacon. The meal was very very rich, great if you are really hungry, and the shrimp had a nice crunchy breading on it. I didn't like that there was bacon in it, however, most people will love that. I just enjoy my bacon plain. The waitress brought a bottle of tabasco, which gave it just the right kick. Very yummy. The prices were a bit extreme. Between the two of us (no drinks ordered) we spent around $60, however, the quality of the food was great. We will return for drinks and possibly food on special occasions.
(4)S H.
My friends and family went here for an early lunch yesterday while in town for the weekend. Food, drinks and service was great! I ordered the sesame tuna and it was prepared perfectly. We practically had the place to ourselves as it was early on Sunday but I could see how this place could get packed on a busy night. The kids loved the homemade root beer. The menu has something for everyone. I recommend Seven Bridges.
(4)Jon C.
This is a great place if you enjoy microbrews. Let me just start off with that. Seven Bridges does brew several of their own beers, and I've found each of them to be good in their own categories. I've only actually eaten the food here once, and as I recall it was an adequate burger with fries. Nothing spectacular there. As far as this place goes for bar atmosphere though it's high on the list. It's a little bit more upscale, as is it's clientele. There are two pool tables here, though I've found them very rarely used. They have a fantastic outdoor seating area in the back that has, on occasion, live music. I've seen some Dave Mathews wannabes and a few one man bands. General it's the sort of beach type easy listening music you'd expect to find in a place like that. There is a separate outdoor patio seating area in the front that is a bit quieter and more low key than the back. Smoking is not allowed inside, but you're welcome to outside on the patio areas. I have been here quiet a few times, and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a place that's a bit nicer than a sports bar or chain restaurant. Though you must keep in mind that the prices reflect this as well.
(3)sandra M.
For the most part this is a good,but not great restaurant. But two things inform my opinion as I sit here. It is a very hot afternoon and a couple sitting nearby asked for the outdoor fans and misting system to be turned on. The waitress came back after a few minutes and said someone would be out shortly to do so. Half hour later and it has yet to happen. Second, I ordered a beer ( microbrewery and just okay) when I first arrived. When food arrived I ordered a 2nd. it came after I was finished with the meal. It is midafternoon and they are not busy. Poor service, average food, decent beer.
(3)Heather B.
Restaurant was a bit chilly for dining on a cool night. However, tuna dinner was tender and delicious. Oktoberfest brew was yummy and complimented the autumn evening perfectly. Also, don't forget to have the jalapeño cheese dip.
(5)Nicholette P.
The beer was great! Our server gave me a taste of the new beer they had on tap. Very yum! The food was just OK.... nothing special probably would just go back for some beer!!!
(3)David B.
I must admit I was not that impressed with the food here at all. Nice interior with nice outdoor seating. The beer was OK but nothing that is very memorable. If I was to give a grade to the food it would be a C.
(3)James R.
Standard faire along the lines of it's parent, Gordon-Biersch. It was a good choice before the movie with Tinseltown about a hundred yards away, but nothing to write home about. They did have a selection of tasty brews.
(3)Diane C.
This place is over rated. The food is ok, but nothing special. With a group there recently we shared some things including the saltiest calamari I've ever tasted... it was bad, also my friend ordered a side of steak fries and I kid you not... there were 5, for $3. The prices are high for what you get. The stars are primarily because it is one of the few places where you can actually sit outside. Good atmosphere... but there are better options for food within a 5 mile radius.
(2)Hecate D.
The staff are wonderful, the beers tasty (especially the seasonals). Decent food and a fun atmosphere.
(5)Jeff P.
Traditional americana food with great beers. Nothing super special but it is a great hang out place.
(4)Douglas M.
Great place for a brew if you seek something different, their food is pretty consistent and pleasant . They have specials and good happy hour deals, 1/2 price on some things and they have 2 happy hours daily. One from 10pm on...
(4)KD H.
Delicious food and beer! The prices were a little high, but worth it. I got the Hawaiian Chicken and everything was perfect. It came with a side of crisp, steamed green beans (surprisingly flavorful!) and moist rice pilaf. The piece of chicken was huge. As for beer, I had the "Red Irish" and it was excellent. Nice atmosphere, despite a few drunk jackasses in the bar area. I suppose that is to be expected.
(4)Ryan M.
The Restaurant and Brewery is large. Atmosphere is good. Outdoor seating is really nice. They have pool tables inside. Beer is good. Spicy artichoke and spinach dip with tortillas is yummy. And, our friend from gainsville, comes up just to have their brunch menu on the weekends =)
(4)Nick T.
had a quick lunch here and was pretty happy with it. sat outside on the patio so we were happy as can be. the beer on tap was also very fresh and tastey!
(5)Merav B.
Nice place for a drink with friends. The beer from their micro brewery is excellent - so it's worth a visit solely for their beer. The food is standard but done well and the service has always been great.
(3)Nick A.
A bit pricey for the food and service. The bar is a fun place to meet friends and co-workers. The beer is pretty good, so that's definitely a plus. The menu is pretty big and overall it's not too bad of a place
(3)Paul C.
Nice place to 'Hang Out', good bar, great micro brewery, nice relaxing decor, outside seating, pool tables! Great bartenders.....food is just OK; I prefer lunch to dinner here, but they tend to over salt most dishes. Best thing to order on their bar/food appetizers is Kobe Beef sliders. Good parking, and close to Tinseltown theaters, and Town Center.
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