COCKTAILS & WINE
The bar works from the same pantry as the kitchen. Mediterranean spirits, Aegean cocktails, and a Coravin program pouring wines most lists have never carried.
Chairman's Reserve rum, tahini orgeat, pineapple, lime, Angostura. The tahini connects this to the kitchen's Levantine pantry — rich, nutty, tropical. The cocktail version of everything you'll taste in the hummus.
$14
Bourbon, Sicilian amaro from Mount Etna, Spanish sherry, Italian vermouth. Spirit-forward and complex — a Mediterranean Black Manhattan. Best with our heavier dishes: rack of lamb, ribeye, grilled octopus.
$14
Feta-washed gin, Dolin dry vermouth, olive brine. A dirty martini that went to Greece. The most talked-about cocktail on the menu — the feta gin is savory, tangy, and unlike anything you've had.
$14
Named after Morocco's Atlas Mountains. Vodka with Moroccan mint tea, ginger valernum, and Luxardo cherry. Refreshing but warm-spiced. If you liked the Iced Moroccan Mint Tea, this is the version with vodka.
$14
Tequila with fresh bell pepper — it sounds unusual but works. Vegetal, bright, garden-forward. Gran Classico bitter and Peychaud's add complexity. Our most garden-forward cocktail.
$14
Rosaluna mezcal, cucumber, dill, lime, black pepper. The same flavors as the tzatziki, in cocktail form. The mezcal's smoke echoes what's coming off the Mibrasa grill. Refreshing with a smoky backbone.
$14
Gin, Bigallet thyme liqueur, honey, lemon, lavender bitters. A Mediterranean herb garden in a glass. The honey connects to the same thyme honey we use in the pita bread.
$14
Aperol, vodka, bubbles, grapefruit, lime. Bright, bitter, and celebratory — made for the rooftop. The bitterness cuts through rich meze, and the bubbles keep the evening going.
$14
Real Del Valle tequila, Calabrian chili, oregano agave, lime. The same Calabrian peppers from the tuna crudo, in spritz form. Fruity heat with herbal sweetness.
$14
Gin, gentian amaro, elderflower, arak, pink peppercorn, rosemary, Mediterranean tonic. The arak — anise spirit — ties this to the ouzo in the Shrimp Saganaki. Complex, herbaceous, long.
$14
The Champagne of Beers. Cold, unpretentious.
$5
Aardwolf Brewing, San Marco, Jacksonville. Crisp, clean, malt-forward. Local.
$8
Scally Wag. Tart, fruity, refreshing. Good for guests who don't typically like beer.
$7
Intuition Ale Works, Downtown Jacksonville. Hoppy, bitter, classic IPA. Local.
$7
Swamp Head, Gainesville. Juicy, soft, less bitter than the West Coast. For guests who like IPA flavor without aggressive bitterness.
$7
Spanish Cava from Catalonia — three indigenous grapes, crisp green apple, dry, and festive. Spain's answer to Champagne at a fraction of the price. The universal start-of-the-meal sparkling wine.
Glass
$10
Bottle
$35
Greek sparkling rose from one of the country's most respected producers. Xinomavro is Greece's noblest red grape — in sparkling form it's bright, fruity, and food-friendly. The tomato leaf note makes it a natural match for anything tomato-based.
Glass
$15
Bottle
$50
Premium Lebanese sparkling wine blending Merwah — an indigenous grape you'll almost never see outside Lebanon — with Viognier. Rich, aromatic, complex. A special-occasion pour.
Glass
$25
Bottle
$85
Provencal rose — pale, dry, watermelon and peach blossom. The most versatile wine on our list. If someone's unsure, this is always a safe and delicious recommendation. The classic pairing with Greek salad.
Glass
$12
Bottle
$45
Cypriot rose with more body and savory character than the Provencal. Two indigenous Cypriot grapes — tangy strawberry with a savory bay leaf note. Pairs perfectly with halloumi, which also comes from Cyprus.
Glass
$18
Bottle
$65
Turkish white from the Aegean coast — two indigenous grapes you won't find anywhere else in Jacksonville. Lemon, white flowers, and a buttered popcorn creaminess. Great with lighter meze.
Glass
$12
Bottle
$45
Greek white from Attica — green apple and mineral, with a rosemary note that pairs beautifully with herb-driven dishes. Savatiano is Greece's most planted grape, and Papagiannakos is one of the best producers.
Glass
$14
Bottle
$50
Sardinian Vermentino — stone fruit, lime, fennel, and a briny finish. Our go-to white for any fish dish. If someone asks for one white wine recommendation, this is it.
Glass
$14
Bottle
$50
Croatian white from the island of Korcula — Posip is Croatia's best white grape. Buttery, honeydew, elegant. Available by the glass through our Coravin system.
Glass
$12
6oz
$24
Bottle
$85
Sicilian white from Mount Etna — grown in volcanic soil. Lemon oil, almond, and a smokiness we describe as 'beach bonfire.' It echoes the smoke from our Mibrasa grill. Coravin available.
Glass
$14
6oz
$28
Bottle
$100
Chateau Musar from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley — one of the most legendary wineries in the world. Making wine since 1930, through wars and everything else. This 2018 is honeyed, nutty, elegantly layered. Our most special white. Coravin pour available.
Glass
$25
6oz
$50
Bottle
$175
Our orange wine — white grapes fermented with their skins, giving an amber color and tannic, tea-like character. Corey describes it as 'peach tea from a gas station on the way to the Redwoods.' Unusual, fun, pairs great with smokier dishes.
Glass
$14
Bottle
$50
Slovenian red — tart black cherry, earthy, autumnal. Our GM Brittney says it smells like her grandmother's kitchen. Great with lamb and truffle dishes.
Glass
$16
Bottle
$55
Lebanese red from the Bekaa Valley — a French grape and a Spanish grape blended in Lebanon. Strawberry, thyme, aged balsamic. The kind of wine that proves the Mediterranean has always been connected.
Glass
$14
Bottle
$50
Sangiovese from Puglia — tomato leaf, leather, ripe cherry. The tasting note says 'rusty bike chain' and it's meant as a compliment. Earthy, real, and perfect with our pizza.
Glass
$12
Bottle
$40
Greek red from Nemea — Agiorgitiko is Greece's most popular red grape. Chocolate, pomegranate, baking spice. Gai'a is one of the top estates in Greece. Smooth and polished — great with octopus or lamb shank.
Glass
$20
Bottle
$74
Premium Lebanese red — Mersel 'Elevate' from Blouza. Serious, structured, plum and graphite. This is the wine we pair with the rack of lamb. Coravin pour available.
Glass
$20
6oz
$40
Bottle
$140
Croatian red from Dalmatia — genetically related to Zinfandel. Black cherry, blackberry, chocolate. Coravin available. Pairs beautifully with our spice-rubbed tuna and truffle pasta.
Glass
$14
6oz
$28
Bottle
$100
Our most special red — from pre-phylloxera vines on Mount Etna. Some of the oldest vines in Europe, growing in volcanic soil. Cherry, cranberry, iron minerality. At $70 for a Coravin 3oz pour, accessible for anyone who wants to taste something truly rare.
Glass
$70
6oz
$140
Bottle
$450
Same bitter-sweet profile as a real Negroni, without the alcohol. Built for people who love cocktails but aren't drinking tonight. The cocktail equivalent: Aegean Tonic.
$8
Traditional Moroccan mint tea served iced. In Morocco, it's served to every guest as a welcome. Sweet, refreshing, aromatic. The High Atlas cocktail is the alcoholic version.
$8
House-made lemonade with fresh cucumber and dill — drinkable tzatziki, essentially. The most refreshing thing on the menu. The Dill-usional cocktail adds mezcal to the same profile.
$8
Lyre's non-alcoholic gin, strawberry, and bell pepper — the pepper adds an unexpected vegetal sweetness. Our most unusual mocktail. The Garden Standard cocktail is the alcoholic cousin.
$8
Lyre's dark rum, pineapple, lime, and tahini — the same tahini from the hummus, in drink form. Nutty, creamy, tropical. The Open Sesame cocktail is the alcoholic version.
$8
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
For parties of 8 or more, 20% gratuity is added for your convenience.
Menu changes seasonally. Prices subject to change.
The Sourcing Is Already in the Kitchen. Come Taste It.
The fire is already lit. The olive oil is already on its way to your table.
No reservation? Walk up to Zorbas — no reservation, ever. Planning something private? Private dining at both locations. Bringing the kitchen to your venue? Full-service catering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the most popular dish at Alder & Oak?
The Galician octopus off the Mibrasa is the table's most-ordered first course — the edges char and the center stays yielding. The whole grilled fish is the most-ordered shared main. The wood-fired pizza on 24-hour cold-fermented dough is the table-saver when one guest at the table doesn't quite know what they want yet. Start with the octopus.
Are there gluten-free options on the menu?
Yes. The menu is built around vegetables, whole fish, and grilled proteins — most of the kitchen's work is naturally gluten-free before any modification is asked for. Tell your server when you sit down and they'll guide the table; the kitchen will adjust where needed. The pita and the pizza are the two flagship gluten exposures; everything else can be made gluten-free or already is.
Are there vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. The Aegean format is generous to plant-based eating — meze, salads, vegetable mains, wood-fired pizza on a clean dough, and seasonal vegetables straight from the Earthstone make a full table without a single protein order. The kitchen has run multi-course vegan tasting menus on request; let your server know and the table will be guided.
How much does dinner at Alder & Oak cost?
Dinner runs in the premium tier — most tables land in the $31–$50 per-guest range, depending on protein selection, wine, and how many courses the table moves through. Lunch is lighter. Private events are quoted by the room and headcount; see private events. The wine and Coravin programs scale up from there for tables that want them.
Can I see the wine list?
The Mediterranean wine list is on the Cocktails & Wine tab above. Indigenous varieties from Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Croatia, Sicily, and Provence. Seven wines are also available by the glass via the Coravin program — the full Coravin selection lives at Zorbas, one floor above the dining room at Brooklyn and on the rooftop at Jacksonville Beach.