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Valentine’s Day Dinner
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 6 – 10 p.m.
Café Nola will be open for Valentine’s Day! Don’t miss our famous three-course Valentine’s Day dinner for only $49 per person. This includes Champagne and a romantic dessert perfect for sharing. Reservations are required.
Please call (904) 366-6911, ext. 231 for reservations.
Download Valentine’s Dinner menu.

Hours
Lunch
Served Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Dinner
- Every Thursday from 5-9 p.m.
- First Wednesday Artwalks
First seating 5 p.m.
One of downtown Jacksonville’s most popular destinations, Café Nola @ MOCA offers a one of a kind dining experience – serving upscale bistro fare in a relaxed and upbeat setting.
Reservations
Make your dinner reservations by calling 366-6911 ext. 231.
Dinner
Enjoy Café Nola favorites:
- Shrimp & Grits
- Sunday Supper Meatloaf
- Vegetarian Lasagna
- Roasted Salmon
- Plus 4 nightly specials
- Enjoy beer, wine or a cocktail with your dinner from our full bar
- … download the dinner menu!
Dinner at Art Walk
The first Wednesday of the month Café Nola is open for the enjoyment of Art Walk patrons, 5-9 p.m..
Lunch
Sample Lunch Menu Items
Our menu changes seasonally, but most of your favorites will always be available. To see our latest offerings, download the current lunch menu. Examples of Café Nola’s Mediterranean style, Southern-Influenced dishes include:
Jerk Chicken Wrap
Spicy jerk marinated chicken, coconut rice, spring mix, cool lime dressing & house made tortilla chips
Our Daily Flatbread
Changes Daily – Examples are:
- Roasted Baby Vegetables & Brie with Fresh Basil
- Chicken, Sun Dried Tomato, Grilled Onion, Mozzarella & Rosemary
- Flat Iron Steak, Caramelized Onions & Point Reyes Blue Cheese
Sunday Brunch
Sunday Brunch is no longer served on a regular basis. Café Nola will be offering a number of special bruches during the year. Please check the website periodically for more more details.
The State of Florida Division of Hotels & Restaurants requires us to remind you that consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Chef Kathy Collins
Chef Collins is originally from Chicago, Illinois where she graduated from the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu (CHIC). Chef Collins has been a personal chef both in Chicago and Jacksonville. Locally, Chef Collins was the Sous Chef at Pastiche in Jacksonville’s historic “Avondale” and had served as the Head Chef at Café Nola from June 2005 until November 2006 (for operators Pam and Bruce Pollett). To complement the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Chef Collins showcases seasonal cooking with an emphasis on locally grown and produced foods. She particularly is drawn to the bountiful supply of seafood available on the First Coast. Her Mediterranean style, Southern influenced dishes will bring a fresh and innovative approach to the typical southern palette. Local rock shrimp, the freshest available fish, Maple Leaf Farms duck, local breads, artisan cheeses, and fresh greens will be the staple. Be sure to try Chef Collins’ favorite dishes — Fresh made soups, Shrimp & Grits and Asparagus Goat Cheese Salad.
