bbs restaurant and bar - (Near Jacksonville, FL)

Elizabeth Hadden Was a little nervous because of the mixed reviews, but this first visit was excellent! Great service, delicious food, nice vibe overall. Carpaccio was great, nice variety of flavor with good veggie accent. Scallop appetizer was perfectly prepared. The onion crusted yellowtail was also excellent, beautiful texture and taste. My dining partner had some allergies that the server and chef were super accommodating on. Definitely looking forward to visiting again!

M Omg this place is so beautiful and the service is 10/10! We came here with our family in late July, for my husband and I’s engagement dinner & had such an incredible time. The table was covered with rose petals and a heart and confetti, our server really let us enjoy ourselves and keep the drinks flowing especially for my husband and I! I loved the presentation of the black orchid, it was so gorgeous. Every single drink was perfect, and my husband’s drink was always chilled, and his soda was always refreshed without asking! Food was also super tasty, our grandma loved the fresh and warm bread, and my family is a big fan of the deviled eggs. My family loved their lobster & pasta, & steak and I got the sushi, which was pretty good but the rice was a bit firm and the roll fell apart after half way through but was still yummy. I thought the restaurant was beautiful and was pleased with the service as well as thought the bathrooms were very luxe and clean. The overall atmosphere, ambience & architectural design of the restaurant it’s probably one of my favorite parts about this place and I’d highly recommend.

Christopher Fernandez Excellent and elegant. Great brunch spot to spend a cozy afternoon with friends. The pecan smoked bacon is delicious, the creole chicken soup is smoky and has a great kick. The truffle fries are addictive, and turkey club is enourmous, and the bread pudding was so comforting. Our waiter Garrett was a lot of fun and very attentive. Great spot!!

Laura Cobham Delicious southern food with a twist. Food was delicious and service was impeccable. Shared many appetizers with a group: broccoli rab, devilled eggs and the creamy corn were insane. Had the shrimp and grits and was super happy with my choice. Definitely recommend for casual group outings.

Desiree Fuguet Calles We went for dinner to celebrate our Anniversary and had a very delightful experience. The service is outstanding and also is the food. We ordered the escargots and the scallops for appetizers, they were delicious, especially the escargots. As a main dish we ordered the Lobster tails, which were also so savory, they bring it with melted butter but it doesn’t need it, they came accompanied by fresh vegetables that were so tender. To finish we had the Key Lime Pie which was very good as everything else. The ambience was so nice, with a pianist playing so delicate. I highly recommend this place.

Lori Ann Kelleher Traverna Toscana was an absolute delight from start to finish. The service was warm, attentive, and elevated the entire experience. Every dish we tried was outstanding—easily making this the best restaurant I’ve been to in Florida so far. My husband had the Mahi Mahi which was perfectly cooked, fresh, and full of flavor. The (Rigatoni) Vodka Rose was rich and creamy with just the right balance of tang and depth, while the meatballs were tender, flavorful, and truly authentic. And the bread—hands down the best I’ve ever had—warm, fresh, and unforgettable. We ended the night with the light, fluffy cheesecake topped with strawberry compote, which was the perfect sweet finish to an already exceptional meal. On top of the incredible food and service, everything was fairly priced, which made the experience even more enjoyable. From start to finish, Traverna Toscana is a must-visit.