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The American Cafe

Two Independent Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202
904 353-4503
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Ranked #521 of 1,224 restaurants in Jacksonville
Cuisines: American
Most recent review
- 7 Apr 2013
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47% Recommend
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3 restaurant reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013 via mobile

Food was not bad. I had to wait almost an hour to get my burger, but it was fresh when it arrived. Our waitress/service was SLOW to the point where it seemed like they were not prepared to be busy. A nice spring Saturday night and outdoor seating, what did they expect?

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Bluffton, South Carolina
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

Loved being able to eat outside overlooking all that was going on during the St. Patrick's Day festivities. We had a fabulous chicken pot pie that hit the spot. Good food, good service, and inexpensive.

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Jacksonville, Florida
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22 reviews 22 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

The view is great, and food was just okay, it's basically an overpriced Denny's by the river. We sat outside on the patio, and after finishing our meal I noticed a mouse coming out the front door of the restaurant. We notified the staff and they didn't seem at all bothered, but acted sort of like it was totally normal... More

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Fredonia, Kansas, United States
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

The service was terrible and the food sub par at best! We at at our table for over half an hour wait for a server to come to or table and take drink orders. The tables outside were never bused why we were there so they were covered in birds eating the leftovers. I asked for my sandwiched to be... More

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Jacksonville, FL
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46 restaurant reviews
77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2012

We had the chicken marsala & sampler platter. Tasty food, friendly, attentive service, a great view. This was my first time at this establishment & I will return.

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Fayetteville
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6 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

I attempted to leave the restaurant after waiting 15 minutes for service. The waitress was contrite and I received a free soda but that and the food didn't help much. Will not return.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2012

the pot roast i had was really good, but wasnt much there for $12.99. i have never walked out with ordering just an entree for under $20. I have had bad and good service on different days.

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Westlake, Louisiana
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

Great food. Great place to sit and watch the boats. Nice walk from the hotel.

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Jacksonville
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

The New York strip was cooked to perfection, drinks were great and the balcony view could not be beat!

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Palm Coast, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This restaurant is located inside the Crowne Plaza (Riverfront, Jacksonville). The breakfast buffet is just wonderful. Fresh fruit, eggs cooked to order (generous portions for two), freshly cooked waffles, juices and breads. Very good service. A nice cozy atmosphere - perfect to start the day! On the pricey side,

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