Doro

Days later and still thinking about how delicious all the food was here. We walk past Doro frequently and I'd been wanting to try it for quite some time now. It.Is.Incredible. The portions aren't huge but they aren't small. Two of us shared the burrata appetizer. I wanted to lick the plate it was so good. For mains we got the fish special and the crispy short ribs. Both were incredible and I can't stop thinking about them. The flavors and textures were all perfection. We also both got a dessert and we were full but not stuffed. Service was also fantastic. The waiter was friendly, attentive, provided suggestions and overall just added to the experience. I do wish the environment were a little more intimate. The tables are small and very close together. That part of it made it seem more casual than the food and the prices reflect. But I forgot all about it when we started eating. 10/10 would recommend.

Absolutely flawless dinner. We got the early reservation, and was immediately seated. The service was top flight, but the food is the star. The Romaine Salad was nicely balanced (crispy, tart, and creamy), and the soup was light. The pistachio soup that they normally serve is better, but it's hard to top that particular soup. The scallops were pricey, but they were perfectly cooked, and went really well with the accompaniment. The Key Lime Panna Cotta was tart and creamy, and a really nice finish to the meal. Highly, highly recommend!

This was literally one of the best restaurant meals I've ever had. I was initially thinking of ordering the grilled snapper, but after telling the server (she was fantastic, but unfortunately I can't remember her name) that I would omit the olives, she steered me toward something else after letting me know that they are a primarily focus of the dish. So when I asked her about the scallops versus the short rib- she painted such a vivid picture for me that I could practically taste them. Her description convinced me to order the short ribs and I'm soooo glad that I did! It was an explosion of flavors and textures in my mouth- the sweetness of the tamarind BBQ sauce, the slight earthiness of the carrot puree and the super tender meat (that did not require a steak knife at all) with the thin crispy outside layer- WHOA! LOVED it. My husband was just as enthusiastic about his market fish of the day (which I believe was snapper or mahi). The side of potatoes we ordered was a generous portion for us to share and brought another interesting element to my dish. For dessert, we ordered the key lime panna cotta, which had a robust citrus flavor, but I didn't love the texture (just a personal preference), so we also ordered the dark chocolate pot de creme- HOLY MOLY. I love chocolate, but frankly expected it to be a little one note, but it was far from it. It had the perfect full-bodied chocolatey flavor balanced by a dollop of whipped cream and the smoothest texture. I wanted to lick the dish. For drinks, we had the Drylands sauvignon blanc, which was incredibly smooth. A few practical things to note. This was not a cheap meal. For the two entrees, two desserts, and 3 drinks, it was a little over $200. So at least for our budget, this restaurant is reserved for special occasions. It is a VERY small space, so you will need a reservation, especially if you go on a weekend like we did. Every table was occupied for the entire 1.5- 2 hours we spent there. It can get a bit loud, just by the nature of having so many people in a small restaurant. We didn't find it distracting, but others might. Overall, everything we had was phenomenal and the service was as top-notch as you would expect from a restaurant with a chef-driven menu. We can't wait to be back next time we're celebrating something special :)

Mr. and Mrs. Peregrinus had a fabulous anniversary dinner at Doro in late June 2024. We highly recommend sitting at the bar in order to watch Chef Chris Polidoro work his magic. Our server, Christopher, was most helpful in guiding us to the best options on and off the menu that evening. For starters, we had charred octopus with soft egg emulsion, togarashi, & sauce vierge ($17). This was spectacularly good. We also had the warm "king crab" with champagne mango and aji amarillo mayo ($28), but in this case it was fresh lobster instead. The lobster was a little tough due to over-cooking, but it was still delicious, as the sauces are extraordinary.For the 2nd course, we had a fresh red snapper dish that was off menu. It was perfectly prepared - the best fish either of us have tasted in more than a decade of peregrinations. We also had the duck breast + broccolini + okonomyaki, hoisin & bonito, aka cabbage pancake. Who knew that duck could taste this good? It was amazing.Finally, for dessert, we went with the chocolate Pot de Creme and a scoop of homemade mint ice cream, with fresh mint blended into the heavy cream. We felt like young Edmund Pevensie eating magical Turkish Delight, wanting more and more no matter the consequences. All this plus 3 draft beers came to $169, plus tax and tip. It was well worth the price. One more great feature worth noting was their free valet parking. We pulled up on the back side of the restaurant (one block to the west), handed our trusty steed to the young men running the lot, and we took the claim ticket to Doro for validation. This worked perfectly and eliminated one of biggest the hassles of Neptune Beach. Thanks to the great team at Doro for a wonderful all around experience. Well done!

Holy schnitzel! Literally the best bite of food and meal we've ever had. I don't even know where to start or how to explain just how good everything was. We started with the burrata for a shared app and it was unlike anything we've ever had. It was complex yet simple and fresh and delectable.Next we moved onto our 2nd course of schnitzel and charred octopus and both were fire. The schnitzel is sweet but crunchy and balanced and the stuff that we will dream of. The charred octopus was like butter and just melted in my mouth. For our main I went with the lamb rack and my fiancé went with the ribeye. The lamb rack had a lovely balance of flavors and even my fiancé raved about it and he has NEVER enjoyed lamb. The ribeye had great flavor and crust and was cooked to perfection.And because we were indulging we went with key lime panna cotta and strawberry crisp desert. Both were lovely and not overly sweet. It's the cutest and quaintest spot and our service was so great. The energy of everyone who works there was just so positive. Seriously a gem.

Amazing food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend!! Can't wait to go back soon.

The wait staff were so thoughtful and the chef was able to cater my meal to my allergy (which I was super thankful for!). Enjoyed the evening

Chef is a genius and the food is exquisite! The ambiance and service are impeccable and highly recommend anyone passing through Neptune Beach to make a reservation.

I guess we were just a couple of the unlucky ones? Maybe we ordered the wrong things. I don't know but it was such a bad experience. Bad food, bad service. Really bad service. I'm pretty sure my "halibut" wasn't halibut considering how thin it was. I wish I had taken a picture, but it just so off putting. Super fishy, like it had turned, overcooked and yet no sear at the same time. Left a bad taste - literally. Not at all worth the price tag. Pretty restaurant, but there are just way too many other better fine dining places.

Great food and service. Small eatery and so not so loud. I love this place !!!!!I wish it was closer so could once a week.