Restaurant Orsay

3630 Park Street Jacksonville, FL 32205

Hours

Open Tuesday - Thursday 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Closed Monday

(904) 381-0909

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About

Located in the heart of Jacksonville, Restaurant Orsay has earned its reputation as a must-visit dining destination since its inception in 2000. Owner and Executive Chef Jonathan Insetta created the French Brasserie-style restaurant to bring French cuisine to the First Coast. His dedication has made the eatery a top Jacksonville restaurant.

Chef Jonathan's approach is unique because he incorporates Southern influence to craft French bistro-style entrees. The result is artisan fare, which is the talk of the town.

A key component to the restaurant's success is using fresh, local ingredients and ensuring seafood and meats are responsibly sourced. Such commitment serves the community and rewards patrons with delicious dining experiences.

The menu changes seasonally, which is another quality that makes Orsay a Jacksonville favorite. Add the curated wine list with selections from private vineyards, and you know you're in for a fantastic dining experience.

Additionally, the downtown location makes Orsay the perfect dining choice after visiting the nearby Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or dining with friends, Restaurant Orsay offers "...elegance without pretense."

Vibe

The newly painted charcoal gray facade of Restaurant Orsay makes the peach and orange-colored sign pop. The black awnings and industrial-style lights looping from the roofline tell you you're in for a creative dining experience.

Round the corner, and you pull into the entrance off the main street. On your right is a hand-drawn mural that's yet another hint of what awaits inside. To your left is a shaded and covered patio offering al fresco dining when the weather suits.

When you enter, think of a French countryside bistro, not a stuffy, white-linen tabled dining room. Wood is the featured design element in Osray, with a beamed ceiling, wainscot, bar area, and columns.

The tables are simple in design, adding to the atmosphere not being pretentious. Several dining areas are available, with the more formal offering booths. No matter where you sit, this is where you could dress to impress or show up with a T-shirt. All are welcome!

The atmosphere at Restaurant Orsay is designed to enhance every bite and sip. It's ideal for a delicious meal before a show at the Florida Theatre or after exploring the sights and sounds that make the First Coast a popular vacation destination.

Restaurant Orsay: Menu & Drinks

Start your journey through French and Southern-inspired fare with something from the raw bar, like the Marinated Calamari. This starter features chilled calamari with Nicoise olives, capers, fresh tomato, and parsley and is finished with basil oil. It's a flavorful dish as visually stunning as a Jacksonville sunset.

While they only serve lunch on Saturday and Sunday, you'll find sandwiches, craft burgers, and flavorful soups and salads. Another pick is any of the house-made charcuterie, like the Charcuterie Plateau. This charcuterie comes with Dijon mustard, red onion marmalade, house-made bread and butter pickles, cornichons, pickled pearl onions, and toasted baguette.

A top pick among the entrees is the Bouillabaisse, a rustic and hearty take on the traditional Provencal seafood stew. The saffron-tomato broth is rich with fresh fish and shellfish and comes with grilled baguette and rouille. For the ultimate experience, try the Grand Bouillabaisse with Maine lobster, scallops, and other assorted treasures from the sea.

The Carolina Trout is an entree exemplifying French cooking techniques with Southern ingredients. A North Carolina trout is sauteed in a lemon brown butter vinaigrette and served with haricots verts, roasted fingerling potatoes, and toasted Marcona almonds. It's the perfect meal after exploring the Beaches Museum.

Regarding drinks, the full bar can accommodate any cocktail request, but when one thinks of French cuisine, wine is the obvious choice. The wine list at Restaurant Orsay showcases vineyards that respect the land, fruit, and winemaking process. You'll discover handcrafted, lower-production, privately owned wines that pair with the dishes served.

Restaurant Orsay is a popular Jacksonville eatery that captures the essence of French and Southern cuisine. You'll discover culinary masterpieces in a laid-back bistro setting that will enhance your Florida vacation.

Local Tips

Reservations are strongly encouraged.
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For special occasions, consider booking private dining.
Happy Hour is Monday through Friday, 4-6 PM, 11 AM-6 PM Saturday, and 4-6 PM Sunday.

Location

3630 Park Street Jacksonville, FL 32205

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!