Restaurant Medure

About

There's a saying among chefs: "We eat with our eyes first." This is especially true at Restaurant Medure, where your eyes will be amazed, and your taste buds will affirm its ranking as a top Jacksonville eatery.

This AAA Four-Diamond restaurant is a staple in Jacksonville and curated by the Medure Brothers, Matthew and David. They own and operate several First Coast restaurants with a simple philosophy: “Since day one, we have remained true to being a culinary-driven and chef-owned restaurant group. Decisions always come from the kitchen first and with a genuine desire to serve our guests.”

Restaurant Medure’s menu reflects the brother’s passion for world cuisine fused with local staples. The eatery uses fresh, local ingredients to craft artisan cuisine, including homemade pasta.

The menu changes frequently, reflecting the best of what the region has to offer. With a focus on seasonal fare, Restaurant Medure has garnered numerous accolades and a following beyond its Ponte Vedra Beach location.

The upscale contemporary decor is the ideal setting for fine dining on your Jacksonville getaway. While there is a main dining room, the counter surrounding the open kitchen is perfect for an up-close view as chefs prepare the meals.

The forward-thinking Medure brothers offer gourmet fare focusing on attention to detail, fresh ingredients, and guest satisfaction. For these reasons, it is one of the top Jacksonville restaurants.

Vibe

You could easily misconstrue the canopied entrance to Restaurant Medure as “just another Florida restaurant.” But open the doors, and the modern hallway hints that you’re in for a magical dining experience. The dark tile flooring, interspersed with lights, guides you to the main dining room.

The main dining area features a contemporary design with off-white walls, dark floors, wood tables, and accents. While there is no dress code, the atmosphere at Restaurant Medure coaxes patrons to “dress to impress.” But don’t equate elegance with pretentiousness. The vibe is relaxed and jovial, ideal for romantic dinners or groups to unwind after a day exploring Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.

The open-kitchen concept lends a homey feel to the restaurant, where the banter of chefs mingles with the spirited conversations of diners. The counter overlooking the kitchen is ideal for solo meals or those who want to take in the action.

When you require top-notch fare in an elegant setting, only one spot will suffice: Restaurant Medure.

Restaurant Medure: Menu & Drinks

As we teased with our opener, the presentation of food and drinks at Restaurant Medure is a work of art! But does visually stimulating food translate into delicious fare? Spoiler alert…it does!

With a constantly changing seasonal menu, we can’t list everything. But we can highlight those that get rave reviews.

Ease into your dining adventure with an appetizer like the Bangs Island Mussels. Chefs sautéed these gems of the sea in a white wine butter sauce with caramelized fennel, Calabrian chili, and pancetta. The combination of the pancetta’s saltiness, the fennel’s anise flavor, the kick of the chili, and the butter and wine will have your tastebuds dancing.

Entrees range from steak and chicken creations to seafood marvels and, of course, homemade pasta like the House Made Radiatore Pasta. This hearty dish is perfect after walking the Southbank Riverwalk. The radiatore pasta is ideal for holding the roasted chicken, pancetta, and spicy Amatriciana sauce and is topped with grated parmesan for a salty-nutty finish.

The Medure Meatloaf classic features shiitake jus and horseradish creme, along with whipped potatoes and crispy buttermilk onion rings. It’s comfort food with a gourmet twist, perfect after a day in the water with First Coast Divers!

The wine list is impressive, with plenty of options to pair with your meal. Equally splendid are the Craft Cocktails like the Hot Blooded with Milagro Reposado Tequila, Salerno blood orange liqueur, blood orange puree, agave, lime juice, and Hellfire Bitters.

When your Jacksonville vacation requires award-winning cuisine in an elegant setting, add Restaurant Medure to your itinerary. Discover why locals and vacationers praise it as a premiere eatery.

Local Tips

Happy Hour in the lounge is from 4-7 PM daily.
Reservations are strongly encouraged.
Consider private dining for special occasions and events.
Join the M Card loyalty program for specials and deals at their restaurants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's a recommended one-day itinerary in Jacksonville Beaches?

Start the day off along 3rd St. at Jax Beach Brunch Haus for everything from basic breakfast favorites to hearty brunch options and tasty brunch-tails that go way beyond mere mimosas. From JBBH it’s a short hop over to the Jacksonville Beach Golf Course for those looking to spend a day on the greens.

On the north side of 3rd St., step into Maple Street Biscuit Co. for coffee and their self-proclaimed biscuits that wow. After breakfast, walk to Jacksonville Beach’s extended pier. Enjoy a stroll out over the Atlantic Ocean, or watch anglers casting their fishing lines. This is a great way to enjoy fishing in the area, especially if you don’t have enough time to go out on a boat. If surfing is more your style, be sure to hit the waves. Atlantic Beach to the north is more apt for novice surfers, while swells near the Jacksonville Beach Pier can be more challenging as this is the area’s high-tide break.

For lunch, savor the region’s fresh seafood as restaurants in Jacksonville and across the First Coast proudly serve fresh Mayport shrimp. Take in the view at Dockside Seafood restaurant to satisfy your shrimp cravings. Or, try Palm Valley Fish Camp in Ponte Vedra south of Jacksonville Beach after visiting the famed TPC Sawgrass golf course.

Many people who visit Jacksonville Beach are simply asking, where can I go to relax? Consider Neptune Beach to the north, a less crowded beach with calmer waves and plenty of space to spread out. A stroll through Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park is also a calm way to spend the day. If visiting downtown Jacksonville, the Riverwalk along St. John’s River provides ample walking space and benches to relax on while enjoying the view.

Wrap up the evening in Jacksonville Beach with the warm and elegant setting of Eleven South. This award-winning restaurant provides an exquisite fine dining experience to top off your day. For more casual fare, stop by TacoLu for fresh baja tacos and tequila with the essence of Florida.

Why is Jacksonville known as the First Coast?

People often refer to this part of northern Florida hugging the Atlantic Ocean as the “First Coast” (sometimes called the “Historic Coast”). Today, the First Coast moniker has come to represent it as the first coast in Florida that tourists visit when traveling southbound along the Atlantic seaboard. The name initially represented this area as the first part of Florida colonized by Europeans in the 16th century. Both the French and the Spanish settled into this part of northern Florida on lands of the Mocama and the Timucua. Further down the coast, St. Augustine was Florida’s first European settlement.

What are the biggest main events around Jacksonville Beach?

Jacksonville Beach welcomes visitors throughout the year to enjoy its wonderful weather and prime events. Each March, The Players Championship attracts golf aficionados from across the globe to our beckoning beaches.TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra has been home to The Players Championship of the PGA Tour since 1982.

If pigskin is more your style, Jacksonville is home to the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, so it’s easy to catch a game in season. Another highlight, though up in the sky over Jacksonville’s Naval Air Station, is the NAS Jax Air Show. Birthplace of the Blue Angels, the NAS Jax Air Show generally takes place mid-October each year (check the event site for upcoming dates and program changes).

Back on land, or rather in the waves, the Super Girl Surf Pro also hits Jacksonville Beach in the fall. Held at the Jacksonville Beach Pier, this is the world’s largest women’s surf, lifestyle, and music festival.

When your vacation plans include an adventure to Jacksonville Beach, you can be certain there’ll be plenty to see and do!