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Nara Restaurant & Lounge, the premier Mediterranean restaurant in Jacksonville, FL, offers an unforgettable dining experience. Our Halal restaurant serves a diverse range of traditional Mediterranean dishes, carefully crafted to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty meal or a casual gathering, our Hookah bar provides the perfect ambiance. Relax and unwind with friends and family as you savor our delicious cuisine and enjoy a wide selection of hookah flavors. Conveniently located at 8650 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256, Nara Restaurant & Lounge is the ideal spot for any occasion. From romantic dates to group celebrations, our Mediterranean restaurant and Hookah bar have got you covered. Come and experience the rich flavors and warm hospitality that Nara Restaurant & Lounge has to offer.

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Nara Restaurant & Lounge serves up flavorful Mediterranean cuisine with a modern twist. Enjoy fresh seafood, tender meats, and vibrant vegetarian options in a chic, upscale atmosphere.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

OpenTable: 4.6/5

Zomato: 4.3/5

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Tina J
Tina J -Google user
a year ago
Mediterranean food lovers, rejoice! We've found a new gem - Nara, located off Baymeadows Rd. Our dad, who's from Lebanon, gave it his stamp of approval and we can't agree more. The menu may be limited, but the flavors are anything but. We enjoyed fattoush salad, hummus, fried...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Chicken Shawarma Plate, Kebab
Raid Hayyat
Raid Hayyat -Google user
2 years ago
This was one of the best mediterranean food I’ve ever had in my life, the atmosphere is amazing, the service is amazing and the owner is one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet. I will definitely be back and recommend all my friends and...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
big ray
big ray -Google user
Edited 2 years ago
Very nice atmosphere delicious food And great chicken shawarma And the hookah is amazing
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Belal Shaaba
Belal Shaaba -Google user
2 years ago
I highly recommend this place. Excellent service. The food is beyond 5 stars. Clean and professional.
Othmane Boutayeb
Othmane Boutayeb -Google user
2 years ago
Nara is the greatest middle eastern restaurant in the Jacksonville area! The place is special, spacious and very well decorated! The food is absolutely delicious! The service is great! The hookahs are amazing and specially made by a hookah expert Emad! I really enjoy this...Read More
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Mixed Grill Plate, Baba Ganoush, Chicken Skewers, Kebab, KunafahPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Sinan Mema
Sinan Mema -Google user
2 years ago
If you are looking for the best authentic Mediterranean food in town Na🔥Ra restaurant lounge is the best place in Jacksonville!! I would like to recommend the Shawarma, it is the best in town, but all foods was really good. They have DJs and live...Read More
Dine inDinner$20–30
Mehmet I.
Mehmet I. -Google user
2 years ago
Authentic. Delicious. Savory. Best chicken shawarma and garlic sauce, middle eastern BBQ, hummus, and fatoosh in the state! And lastly, don’t forget to try the home made, extra crunchy chicken tenders 🤤🤤 …
Tommy Ferretti
Tommy Ferretti -Google user
2 years ago
I absolutely love Mediterranean food, and there aren’t enough authentic places in Jacksonville… until Nara! I haven’t had a Falafel wrap that tasted this good since I left New York City! Great ambiance and friendly staff. I can’t wait to take my wife here for a...Read More
Dine inLunch$1–10
Eden
Eden -Google user
2 years ago
Delicious food and friendly staff. Good vegetarian and meat options alike. We ordered more we usually do while dining out because everything looked so good. And we were not disappointed. This was our first time eating here, but we will definitely be back.
Dine inLunch
Courtney Cooper
Courtney Cooper -Google user
2 years ago
Albina was great!!! She was SO nice. She recommended food options… and the chicken wings were fried to perfection. The Pineapple hookah was so good and pretty too. Will definitely come back to try more food and hookah.
Dine inDinner$30–50
Bersava Ymeri
Bersava Ymeri -Google user
2 years ago
This is my absolute favorite restaurant in Jacksonville . The food is always fantastic and no matter what I order I am always delighted with my meal! Servers are also great and always efficient, happy and polite. The atmosphere is great. I recommended to anyone...Read More
Roya'le Robi, MHRM, MFin
Roya'le Robi, MHRM, MFin -Google user
3 months ago
My first time at Nara Restaurant I attended a Records n Vibes a Poetry night. The drinks were mixed well and the food was nice and hot, the salsa tasted homemade... Ahhhmazing! I saw others with Kookahs. Reasonably priced for quality. Service...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingFree parking lot
roaa ghanem
roaa ghanem -Google user
6 months ago
The best experience in Jacksonville!! I can eat in this restaurant everyday without getting bored. The food , the service, the atmosphere, and everything is amazing A tasty food and not expensive at all!! Also the hookah there is so good! Highly highly recommended ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Chicken Shawarma Plate, Falafel, Hummus, Tabouleh, Mixed Grill Plate, Grape LeavesHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Giltrecia Head
Giltrecia Head -Google user
2 months ago
Great food! Great service! AND GREAT PRICES! Please support 🙏🏾 their food is amazing and Antoinette is a sweetheart ❤️ 💖 💕
Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseSuitable for all group sizesNo waitIndoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Booth seating, Counter seating, Private dining roomSomewhat recommendVegetarian menu or sectionOutside is not best if you're sensitive to smokePlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Susanna Baht Israel
Susanna Baht Israel -Google user
9 months ago
Absolutely fantastic customer service. Amazing acknowledgment as you walk in the door. My first time here, and I simply wanted a snack and ordered kibeh, and they threw in a hummus and their very own homemade fresh baked pita bread as well. Extremely thin...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
1M_ Ali
1M_ Ali -Google user
7 months ago
Been coming here since they opened and I was nerve disappointed with anything. Food is amazing, drinks are perfect, and the hookah just hits different and they just added Arabic sweets and it’s very delicious. Love it here I recommend this place to everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Chloe Alexandría
Chloe Alexandría -Google user
4 months ago
Came here Thursday with my friends and it’s a vibeee! Good costumer service and good vibes! Will definitely come back definitely! 5 Stars for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Aila Jakar
Aila Jakar -Google user
4 months ago
Great vibe, the hookah was the best good food and drinks too defiantly my go to spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Gabe
Gabe -Google user
6 months ago
Good place, meal was good. Inside is very pretty and a chill outdoor type area. Would definitely go again. Not the cheapest tho…
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Falafel
Tejavardhan Reddy Yampalla (TJ)
Tejavardhan Reddy Yampalla (TJ) -Google user
7 months ago
The food was good and service could be little bit better. There was some provate event going on when I visited, we did have only out door seating which I like but it was cold when we visited, it could be better of they had...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 4Hummus

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