Vernon's First Coast Kitchen

The four of us went for Valentine's dinner. We sat for a while until we had to let our server know we were ready to place our order. Three of us had to return our soup because it was cold. I asked for a 2nd cup of coffee and it came out cold, so I didn't drink it. Once the food came out it was cold. I then asked for a to go box, I will heat it up tomorrow for lunch. Just didn't wish to keep complaining. Maybe it was just tonight because I've been here times before without any complaints. I will come again.

I absolutely enjoyed my experience for Sunday Brunch today at Vermont's Restaurant. The service was excellent, the food was prepared perfectly and very tasteful. I had a party of 14 and everyone was thoroughly satisfied. We were celebrating a birthday today and things turned out so well. We all definitely plan to attend Sunday Brunch again and again. Thank you so much for an exceptional time.

I chose Vernons based on the reviews I have read, many of which seem to be on the plus side. Our party of 8 is a monthly dinner group and the reviews were sort of mixed. We began with drinks at the bar and during happy hour drinks with hosue brands are actually a good value. I ordered a drink with Tito's and my wife ordered a prosecco. Was surprised the bill was $23 before tip! Others in the party ordered happy hour branda and paid around $10 for two drinks. The bar, at least during the time we were there, was understaffed and it took forever to get our orders in as the bartender was managing a table of 10 women along with another 10 at the bar. so service was rathger slow and he was not very attentive. Around 6:15pm he did get help and service picked up. The ambiance is quite nice. Comfortable seating a wonderful view by the windows which overlook a small lake and waterfalls. It was also amazingly quiet as the restaurant was not full. Maybe because our group eats earlier than most. Reservations were at 6:00PM and we left the bar aat about 6:25PM. Most of the group enjoyed their meals. The filet, while a bit on the small side, (could they spare it? , was flavorful. Although if you're going to serve steak a 1/2 mile down the road from Ruth's Chris, you should at least be competitive on portion size. the Grouper (Tender and flakey was enjoyed by two folks however a third thought it was overcooked and dry, there was more rice than anything else the whole dish was rather bland. The special was a pan seared flounder and that person said the portion was actually too large to finish but the dish was quite tasty. Two of us had the frutti de Mare which include scallops, prawn and lobster. I have to say the seafood was had excellent flavor albeit bordered on slightly under-cooked. The seafood rested on a bed of bucatini in a cream sauce which was tasty but a bit too thick and heavy. The wait staff was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Withe a party of 8, the service charges were included in the bill and they happily provided separate bills for each couple. In the end, Vernon's is worthy of a second chance. Mt three star rating may be hard on Vernon's but I tend to be a low star grader unless a place is exceptional.

I'm a local to Ponte Vedra Beach. We visited Brunches in various places like Valley Rauch the Palm Valley Fish Camp, The Seahorse past PonteVedra and inn Club Horsay about downtown Jacksonville among others. My point in this foreword is to put the sound that I have no problem paying for high-end eating. In addition, when I go to dinner, I prefer a more Foodie Chef restaurant, so my bill tends to land on a higher spectrum. For a brunch of this Dor, I would expect not more than $18-$25 this is not the breakers! And if they were? ve was true to form what is stated on their website, which is $23 for an all American buffet style breakfast; Then I wouldn't even write this review now. That means that we sit by the hostess shortly after the welcome of our server, who asked us if we had ever been there, and how they continue to explain the breakthrough, I could hardly hear that I think only the words that come out of their mouth, because the musician wind music is at the level of what you would experience in a club. I am no longer in the 20s I no longer enjoy obscene loud music and I like to enjoy the company I am with and be able to conduct a comfortable conversation without screaming. From my understanding, because I read and researched the restaurant before participating, when it would describe the breakdown of the $15 additionally for unlimited mimosas? ve was right about the extent of the charge on my card, but we were with our daughter and not drinking, so I said no to the mimosas and expected a $23 fee for my husband and I. I gave her my card at the end when my daughter was a bit restless and also very annoyed with the obscene loud music my husband and her for a walk in front of us packed breakfast. So it wasn't until I paid my brunch and concluded that I noticed a $85 bill for pancakes omelets and bacon. So for those who consider their due diligence and research prices and style of the restaurant before the participation of buyers You are wrong with the prices indicated online! Expect to receive a fee for a meal.

I'd give six stars. Thank you for opening up again! What a delicious meal we had last night. The cod was perfectly boiled, root vegetables and risotto were also delicious. I took a picture before we left our food. Joy, our server, did a fantastic job. Vernon is open to the public. Supports this great restaurant, chef and server.