Spring News

New Dinner Hours

Starting Thursday, February 26th, Café Nola @ MOCA will only serve dinner on the following evenings:

• Every Thursday from 5-9pm
• First Wednesday Artwalks

Summer Film Series

Café Nola @ MOCA will be hosting a special Summer series of films hand picked by Café Nola staff. Each month will carry a theme and each night will feature a special menu as well as drink specials at the bar. Mark these dates on your calendar to beat the heat, drink & eat! All films start at 8pm.

$5 MOCA members/ $7 non-members; $2 discount for dining in Café Nola @ MOCA before the show

JUNE = MUSIC

8:00 PM – Thursday, June 11th – Punks Not Dead
8:00 PM – Thursday, June 25th – Crossing The Bridge: The sounds of Istanbul

JULY = AMERICA

8:00 PM – Thursday, July 9th – Trouble The Water
8:00 PM – Thursday, July 23rd – Examined Life: Philosophy is in the Streets

AUGUST = ART

8:00 PM – Thursday, August 13th – Downtown 81
8:00 PM – Thursday, August 20th – Louise Bourgeois – The Spider, the Mistress & the Tangerine

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.

Hours

Lunch Served Monday – Friday 11:00am – 2:30pm
Dinner Thursday first seating 5pm

Dinner

Make your dinner reservations by calling 366.6911 × 231.
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!

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.