Reviews for mesa in Jacksonville, FL
Our experience for dinner was great! We did the the mesa tasting and enjoyed every bite of it! We cannot wait to dine in again.... We appreciated that the chef and owner came to our table and shared her story of how and why she started her restaurant. It wasan inspiration. I highly recommend a visit. All the best of luck and many blessings ???? Read more
Mesa is a restaurant that anyone interested in food and open to varying cuisines that may or may not be familiar to them should... check out. I?ve tried Indian cuisine a small handful of times and most of those times I would just order chicken tikka masala orsomething ?safe? that I knew. I?m always open to trying new dishes and restaurants and had heard great things about Mesa, andthe first time I went was for my wedding anniversary with my wife. We brought a bottle of wine and for a corkage fee were ableto drink our wine. We tried the tasting menu and most of the pictures included were from that tasting menu from February 2022.Every dish served was better than the last. The lamb chops for the upcharge was 100% worth it. Every person working there is sopleasant cheerful patient and great at explaining the menu and comparing things you don?t know or have heard of to somethingfamiliar so you can feel more comfortable and informed when ordering food. We went for Sunday brunch a couple weeks ago andthen brought my parents today. Each visit is just the most pleasant enjoyable relaxing home-y experience. The owner has greetedus both brunches and between her and the other employees you feel like you?re in a home eating amazing food made from scratch inthe kitchen. The food is inspired by a southern state in India but is not 100% authentic but rather has twists andinterpretations of classical dishes so don?t expect dishes grandmas would made. The full Indian breakfast is amazing and thelamb bacon is the best bacon I?ve ever had. Mesa is a drive from home and takes almost half an hour but is unquestionably worththe drive. If you?re looking for a unique restaurant and dishes you literally won?t find anywhere else, you owe it to yourselfto come check out Mesa for dinner or brunch. You won?t regret it. Read more
Hubby and I came here for our two year wedding anniversary in February. We did the tasting menu and everything was spectacular!... When we heard that they were now serving brunch we knew we had to check it out. Once again, everything was delicious! Theowner/chef came to our table and was so personable. The servers we had both times we very attentive and knowledgeable of themenu. We live in Mandarin and drive out here for the wonderful food and lovely atmosphere. Looking forward to brunch again thismorning and bringing family with us! Read more
We had a great experience at Mesa! From the food menu to the great service, everything was wonderful! Having South Indian food... for the first time was a pleasant surprise on how tasteful the dishes were, that we ended up almost ordering the whole menu. Wewill def be going back to try their new seasonal dishes when we visit Jax. Read more
An upscale Indian restaurant. Very nice decor and great friendly staff! The food is amazing. It?s not your typical Indian... restaurant. Food is tasty and flavorful. Not over the top spicy. The small plates are the highlight of the menu!! The desertsare fresh and refreshing also!! Read more
This is mine and my friend's first time here. We decided to try the 5 course tasting menu to see what they offer. It was a great... decision. The courses were tasty, the outdoor patio had a great ambiance, the service was well timed and pleasant. It wasdelicious but relaxing. Enjoyable experience overall. Read more
Mesa is an interesting experience. I find their modern interpretation of north and south Indian cuisine to be a refreshing... change from more traditional south Asian restaurants. The vibe one receives from the decor, to the staff down to thepresentation of the dishes screams passion. As a chef owned business one would expect nothing less. The staff is incrediblykind and knowledgeable about the menu and dishes and seem to really enjoy what they do. With such flowery language, one mightwonder why I'm giving Mesa only four stars instead of five. Well, when you take risks and try new things sometimes you can'tplease everyone. Personally, I really enjoyed my meal, the Mesa Lamb Burger and sweet potato samosas, but my wife was lessimpressed. Let me explain. My wife, being of South Asian descent, prefers a more traditional preparation of these dishes--dishes which she grew up on. Now, this is not to say that Mesa is bad; I'd like to reiterate my statement on how much I enjoyedthe food and unique take on the cuisine. But I want to make it clear that if you are coming to Mesa expecting patti's pavbhaji, you may be disappointed. I encourage everyone to try Mesa, but be sure to let go of your expectations and let Mesa treatyou to a meal to remember. Me? I'll be trying to find an excuse to come back and explore more of what Mesa has to offer. Read more
Really nice restaurant and a great idea for a first date! The ambiance is cosy and refreshing, the outside patio design is... gorgeous. The owner was so sweet, came in and introduced herself and answered all our questions about the dishes. Greatambassador for Indian cuisine.The staff were polite and courteous. The food was amazing, but was a little on the pricier side.The Masala fries are to die for ! A must have. Read more