Alder & Oak

I came here for lunch on a Saturday and it was delicious! I honestly didn’t even know this place was opened yet, but I'm glad I saw that it was! It's so cute and truly does give Mediterranean vibes. First of all, our waitress/server Kim was a treasure!!!!! She is the sweetest thing and was so fun. She gave great recommendations and has the best personality. She honestly made our experience at Alder&Oak more fun. The lunch menu I found online on their website did not match the menu I was given, so that was disappointing, but it's okay. The A&O Mezze Board was delicious- may have been the best Tzaziki I've ever had. The hummus was also so good! For my main, I had the Chicken Souvlaki. I don't know that I would get it again because it was kind of dry and too chewy, but the flavor over all was good. The wine list was exceptional. I tried a red and a white- both were so incredibly smooth and delicious. I love how they custom picked these wines after tasting them on location (at least that's what Kim told us!!). I'd definitely come back again.

After much anticipation, I was finally able to sit down for dinner at Alder & Oak, and my final report is that I will in fact be back again and again. The design concept is absolutely unique, and adds a new and exciting restaurant style to the Riverside area that will only get better as the weather warms up. We sat at an inside table but will definitely be checking out the rooftop bar for pre and post-dinner drinks next visit. For our first time, we stuck with the basics - pizza and pasta. And cocktails, of course. We started with the Wild Thyme and Dill-usional cocktails. Both of these were served in martini glasses (perfect to me). Of the two, the dill cocktail absolutely stole the show. Such a unique concept with dill and cucumber flavors, topped with black pepper, and not too overpowering. If you like funky flavors, you absolutely have to try this out. Of course, a dill cocktail just has to be sipped with a pizza, so we ordered the Prosciutto Parma. The crust was actually amazing, and I’m so happy to report that this pizza is worth the try. We also split the Bucatini and Truffles pasta. Again, another major hit for us. The combination of truffle and wild mushrooms (and yes, it’s important they’re wild) was amazing in this dish. Another perfect pairing with a cocktail. While we did not get around to any appetizers this visit, our table neighbors ordered the Lamb Kofta which will 100% be on my order next time. It looked absolutely amazing. We also saw the Lobster Tagliatelle come out, and if you’re looking for a “phone eats first” dish, this is the one! We also tried the Galatopia (milk pie). I’d love to keep Alder & Oak a secret, but it’s truly deserving of your visit. I definitely plan on eating my way through the entire menu, so if you’ve been, I’d love to hear you recommendations below. 📍Alder & Oak Riverside, Jax, FL 🍴Wild Thyme Cocktail, Dill-usional Cocktail, Proscuitto Parma Pizza, Bucatinni and Truffles Pasta

Highly enjoyable first outing - beverages and appetizers only for this journey, but I cannot wait to return. Shout out to our fabulous server, Savana!

So, I tried this place on Valentines Day. The atmosphere and vibes were awesome. I have to come back at night so I can sit on the rooftop area. The food was great especially the lamb shank and the hummus. The drinks were not all that great but I would come back.

Food and atmosphere were wonderful. Only thing that made it better was the service by Devin. He was extremely knowledgeable and attentive. We really appreciated his banter.