"You go here for the experience in the atmosphere not for the food. The menu is a pretty good variety. Good prices and service I got the chicken and waffles and the eight piece garlic wings but I wish I had just got the burger. I prefer my garlic Parmesan wings, roasted, and flavorful."

"Went to Hoptingers for the 1st time 12/21/25 and were so impressed! I had the chicken sandwich, the Jalapeno bacon jam was delicious, the chicken lightly coated & so juicy. We also ordered the ribs, love that they offer a half rack as well as a full. These were so tender with great flavor, loved the Carolina Gold sauce drizzle. Five-star worthy, for sure! Because it was such a great experience we returned today 12/27/25 for lunch & football. We decided to split the sliders & chose bacon blue cheese, American burger & Chicken Parm. Pretty sure they use the Kings Hawaiian pull-apart rolls, way too small to make a decent slider, plus all 3 buns were burnt. IMO Chicken Parm doesn't pair well with a sweet roll. We also ordered the Nachos, described as "Tortilla chips topped with vour choice of protein: chicken, ground beef or pulled pork, nacho cheese, diced onion, diced tomato and black olives Finished with diced green onion and served with a side of cheese." We opted for ground beef and added lettuce... these were just awful. Flavor was so flat, one-note, overpowered by red onion, the cheese sauce gloppy & grainy with such mild flavor that added nothing positive to the dish. I ate some because I was hungry but left feeling unwell from these. Today would barely make a three-star experience. Both visits the service was pretty slow but we weren't in a hurry either time, and the staff were all so pleasant. We're slowly learning what we will or won't order in the future. We love the vibe and we'll definitely return."

"Outstanding experience at Hoptinger’s on Park Street in Jacksonville. Our server, ELISHA, absolutely made our visit exceptional. From the moment we sat down, her speed, attentiveness, and genuine care stood out. She handled our entire table effortlessly, made sure the kids and our grandchild were well taken care of, and never missed a beat. Drinks came out quickly, recommendations were on point, and she checked in just enough to make us feel cared for without ever interrupting the vibe. The music was great, the drinks were excellent, and the atmosphere was beautiful and welcoming. Hoptinger’s delivers the perfect mix of energy and comfort, and Elisha represents this place extremely well. If you’re coming to Hoptinger’s, ask for ELISHA. She’s professional, warm, and truly elevates the entire experience. We’ll absolutely be back."

"So I was here for a wedding and I just wanted to say everyone was phenomenal especially Daniel! But also Cesar and the front of house manager were the best bartenders! Jack was an amazing barback ! Amy was the best security! From the moment I arrived they were so helpful with showing us the venue where we can put decorations! They were constantly trying to be helpful and make everything as beautiful and easy as possible! I especially felt Daniel as the coordinator was amazing and went above and beyond! I’m so happy to have had this team while setting up the wedding. Seriously an amazing group of sweet hard working people definitely rent out this space and work with them ! Super fun night and I won’t forget!"

"TL;DR - Would definitely come back! Attracts a mixed groups of all different group sizes, I would definitely recommend checking this place out if you’re in Downtown Jacksonville. The downstairs bar/restaurant is a super great area to grab something to eat and drink. The music isn’t too loud at all, so you can still hear your conversation. Our server/bartender, Garrett, was super great and funny to talk to and definitely made our night. They stop serving their main menu at 10pm and switch to just bar food, so keep that in mind if you’re considering eating something heartier. We got the chicken nachos and it was delicious. We didn’t get to check out the second level, but the rooftop patio was also super nice, and it’s great for pictures too! You can’t order the full menu here, but you can bring the food up from downstairs. Service: I think the service was pretty great - despite the mixed reviews; I think it really just depends on how busy it is. The bartenders are really fun to talk to. Pricing: Really affordable prices. A night out here will not break the bank. Atmosphere: Different vibes on the three different levels; Downstairs is your regular restaurant/bar vibe, second floor is of a more club/bar scene - they bring DJs in, top floor is a chill rootop patio with a bar."