Bar Zin Bistro and Amelia Island Wine Company

Bar Zin Bistro and Amelia Island Wine Company reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Marilyn VIP

   Jacksonville63 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great local restaurant. Outstanding wait staff, wine list and food!
   

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   Steven VIP

   E. Tennessee43 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our table ordered 2 flounder specials, one Tuna entre, and one salmon (replacement) entre for dining outside on the patio. All were exceptional, as was Patrick our server. Good wine and weather helped.
   

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   Richard VIP

   Greater Boston7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Creative well prepared cuisine, cozy atmosphere and a well thought out wine list makes for a very enjoyable evening. Highly recommended.
   

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   Kelly

   Detroit1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, great service!! Was our server Bernard’s first night and he was great!! Heather the hostess is a sweetheart !
   

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   Roberta

   E. Tennessee2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We stopped in Amelia Island due to the bad storms and so glad we did. And finding the Bar Zin restaurant was an unexpected find. We can’t say enough good things about it. Emmet was our server and made every effort to make sure our dining experience was perfect! The daily fish special was superb and the chicken piccata was so tender. And don’t forget the famous beignets for dessert!
   

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   Reese

   Atlanta1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and experience. Tammy was excellent and provided excellent service!
   

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   Scott VIP

   Jacksonville6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a great meal. Make sure to order the truffle fries.
   

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   Jackie

   Miami7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was excellent. While I was initially disappointed that scallops weren’t available, I appreciated the transparency from our server, who explained that due to current market prices and quality concerns, the restaurant chose not to serve them. It showed integrity and a commitment to quality. The French Onion soup and grilled calamari were both outstanding, and my husband thoroughly enjoyed his steak but it wasn’t served with the risotto. The drinks were well-crafted. However, our guest was disappointed that blue cheese-stuffed olives were unavailable. Since blue cheese was available (it was even served on the steak), it seemed like a missed opportunity to offer a simple workaround by pairing it with regular olives. The additional charge for plain olives also felt unnecessary in that context. The ambiance was pleasant overall—we dined outside, though our table lacked lighting while others nearby had it. A light was eventually offered, but only after our food had arrived. It was a minor inconvenience, not a major issue. The primary reason for the lower rating, however, stems from our experience with the server’s professionalism. After our guest politely questioned the charge for the olives, the server went inside made a sarcastic comment about it loud enough for the entire indoor dining area to hear. I happened to be in the restroom nearby and was shocked to overhear the exchange. While it’s understandable that service staff may have moments of frustration, expressing that publicly and at the expense of a guest’s dignity is entirely inappropriate. Ironically, I had initially intended to apologize for my guest’s comment—but that moment made it clear that I wouldn’t be returning. The server’s behavior ultimately overshadowed an otherwise great meal.
   

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   Beth VIP

   Western NC32 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 2, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was very good but the half salad portion size was too small. Halibut special was good but the fish portion size varied on the 3 plates we ordered.
   

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    Maureen

    Jacksonville6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Excllent evening fom entering Bar Zin to exiting. Our waiter was Patrick and he Was wonderful! Our dinners were delicious and very generous portions! We willreturn soon!.
    

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