The Blue Fish Restaurant
Avondale, Jacksonville
Restaurant in Jacksonville, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical Avondale-area choice for repeat diners who want an easy lunch or a relaxed dinner rather than a high-stakes reservation. Lunch is the safer value play; dinner works better for groups and casual celebrations. Compare with Orsay or Rue Saint Marc if the occasion needs more polish.
About The Blue Fish Restaurant
The Blue Fish Restaurant is a Jacksonville venue with broad weekly hours and a smart casual dress code. The safest way to evaluate it is by timing, dress expectations, how it fits into a dining plan.
The recommendation is practical rather than highly specific. Use it as a direct planning note: check the hours, dress smart casual, compare it with other options if the occasion calls for a more defined experience.
Use the hours to decide when it fits
Blue Fish Restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 10 PM, Friday from 11 AM to 11 PM, Saturday from 10:30 AM to 11 PM, Sunday from 10:30 AM to 10 PM. Those hours make it easier to consider for daytime, evening, weekend plans in Jacksonville.
For details such as tasting-menu format, price level, seat count, bar seating, takeout or delivery, allergy guidance, or signature dishes, check directly with the restaurant before making plans.
Choose it when the basics match your plan
The strongest case for The Blue Fish Restaurant is logistical: it has daily hours and a smart casual dress code. That makes it easier to plan around than a venue with a narrower schedule, but it does not by itself make the restaurant a destination for a particular cuisine, award pedigree, or formal occasion.
For a more structured comparison, look at dining options based on the kind of night you want. Orsay and Rue Saint Marc may be worth comparing when you want a different style of dinner plan, while Biscottis, 13 Gypsies, Fore Score San Marco are other named options to consider depending on the occasion.
If the main question is whether The Blue Fish Restaurant fits your schedule, the answer depends on the day and time: its hours cover every day of the week, with later closing on Friday and Saturday. If the main question is about menu specifics, service format, pricing, or special accommodations, check with the venue directly.
Planning details
- Location
- 3551 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- opentable.com/restaurant/profile/44308
- Phone
- +19043870700
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Blue Fish sits comfortably within Avondale’s steady, independently run dining corridor. It reads as a locally rooted seafood room that prioritizes steady relationships with regulars over chasing flashy trends. The tone is understated and confident: a place shaped by neighbourhood rhythm rather than editorial hype. Its identity is more about durable credibility and dependable service than about reinvention — the kind of spot where the dining experience feels familiar, approachable and quietly well maintained, reflecting the longer-term investment of owner-operators in this stretch of St Johns Avenue.
Best For
The Blue Fish suits a range of occasions tied to neighborhood dining habits. It’s cited for brunch and functions across lunch and dinner services, so midday meetups and evening meals both work well. It’s also listed for date night and business dinners, reflecting a room that can host slightly more formal or intimate evenings while remaining embedded in local rhythms. The restaurant’s independent, owner-operated nature makes it a good fit when you want reliable neighborhood hospitality rather than trend-driven spectacle.
Venue details
Ambiance
Charming and pleasant with nice courtyard seating, perfect for business or casual dinners in an upscale casual atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Planning details
Location
3551 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Biscottis, Notable alternative
- Orsay, Notable alternative
- 13 Gypsies, Notable alternative
- Fore Score San Marco, Notable alternative
- Rue Saint Marc, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Jacksonville
Biscottis is the better cross-shop for a casual meal with broad appeal, especially if dessert or a relaxed neighborhood feel is part of the plan. The Blue Fish Restaurant is the more direct pick when Avondale timing and an easier meal are the priority, while Biscottis has a stronger all-purpose café-restaurant feel.
Orsay and Rue Saint Marc are stronger choices for a polished dinner or date-night setting. Choose them when the meal needs more ceremony; choose The Blue Fish Restaurant when the group wants less planning pressure and a more casual Jacksonville night.
13 Gypsies is the better alternative for a smaller, more distinctive meal, while Fore Score San Marco fits a more activity-led outing. If the priority is a conventional sit-down meal in the Avondale area, The Blue Fish Restaurant remains the simpler call.
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Compare The Blue Fish Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Blue Fish Restaurant | Jacksonville | No published awards |
| Biscottis | Jacksonville | No published awards |
| Orsay | Jacksonville | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence |
| 13 Gypsies | Jacksonville | No published awards |
| Fore Score San Marco | Jacksonville | No published awards |
| Rue Saint Marc | Jacksonville | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Blue Fish Restaurant good for solo dining?
It may fit a solo plan if the hours work for you. If details such as bar seating, counter seating, or service format are important, check directly with the venue.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Blue Fish Restaurant?
The hours support both daytime and evening planning: Monday through Thursday 11 AM to 10 PM, Friday 11 AM to 11 PM, Saturday 10:30 AM to 11 PM, Sunday 10:30 AM to 10 PM. Choose based on the time that fits your schedule, consult the restaurant's current menu for any lunch or dinner distinctions.
What are alternatives to The Blue Fish Restaurant?
Other options to compare include Orsay, Rue Saint Marc, Biscottis, 13 Gypsies, Fore Score San Marco. The best choice depends on your preferred timing, dress expectations, the kind of meal you want. For The Blue Fish Restaurant, the main planning details are its Jacksonville location, daily hours, smart casual dress code.
What should I order at The Blue Fish Restaurant?
For current ordering guidance, consult the restaurant's official menu or ask the staff directly. Use the hours and smart casual dress code to plan the visit.
Is The Blue Fish Restaurant good for a special occasion?
The restaurant has daily hours and a smart casual dress code, which may be useful for planning. For details such as private dining, tasting menus, price, service style, check with the venue directly. For a different dinner plan, you may also compare Orsay or Rue Saint Marc.
