5th Element Indian Restaurant in Jacksonville, FL

4.8(3,039)$20–30Jacksonville, FL
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Highly rated at 4.8 stars with 3039 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Jacksonville, FL • Price $20–30 • 4.8★
5th Element Indian Restaurant in Jacksonville, FL, offers an Indian buffet experience with a price range of $20–30. This establishment is located at 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr in the Southside neighborhood. With a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 3039 reviews, it provides dine-in service, curbside pickup, and no-contact delivery options. The restaurant maintains hours and has a website and phone number available for customer inquiries. For those seeking an Indian buffet in Jacksonville, FL, 5th Element Indian Restaurant presents a well-regarded option with multiple service choices.

Good to know

  • 5th Element Indian Restaurant has a listed address in Jacksonville, FL, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.8-star rating from 3,039 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
10208 Buckhead Branch Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32246, Southside, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 893-4265
Today
11 AM–2:30 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.8 (3,039 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Not the Fastest

Score 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score30/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Moderate pricing

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.7 weighted · 3,039 reviews
4.7weighted · raw 4.8 from 3,039 reviews(↓ 0.08 from raw)
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median3,039 / 733 median
03,665 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.8) with the city average (4.37) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 3665+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–10:30 PM
monday
11 AM–2:30 PM
saturday
11 AM–10:30 PM
sunday
11 AM–9:30 PM
thursday
11 AM–2:30 PM
tuesday
11 AM–2:30 PM
wednesday
11 AM–2:30 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating Assistive hearing loop

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Accessible parking near entranceADA-compliant restroomStreet parking, Validated parkingDogs allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Quiet Trendy

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great cocktails Great dessert Great tea selection Live music Serves local specialty

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

9 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Butter Chicken$17.0010 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka$17.005 mentions
  • Tandoori Chicken$16.003 mentions
  • Chicken Korma$17.002 mentions
  • Mango Lamb$20.002 mentions
  • Spicy Spring Dosa$13.001 mention
  • Pav Bhaji$13.001 mention
  • Chicken Pakora$11.001 mention
  • Bhel Puri$9.001 mention

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

70 items with prices
  • Veg Samosa$7.00

    Vegan. spice level 2. crispy pastry filled with potato onions and peas.

  • Bullet Chicken$16.00

    Spice level 4. house specials with blend of spicy with added spiciness.

  • Chicken 65 (Indian Style)$16.00

    Spice level 3. fried chicken cubes tossed in onions curry leaves ginger garlic and chillies.

  • Chicken Pakora$11.00

    Spice level 2. succulent pieces of chicken marinated in a exquisite blend spicy,dipped in batter and fried.

  • Achari Chicken$11.00

    Spice level 3. achari chicken is a tangy chicken curry a special blend of spicy to give it a flavour of pickles.

  • Fish Pakora$13.00

    Spice level 3. succulent of fish marinated in a exquisite blend spicy, dipped in gram flour and fried.

  • Coconut Shrimp$17.00

    Coconut battered shrimp deep-fried.

  • Bhel Puri$9.00

    Spice level 2. puffed rice, tomato, onion mint and tamarind sauce.

  • Keema Pani Puri$13.00

    The crispy pani puri filled with keema, potatoes, chana, sweet & tangy water.

  • Kheema Pav$15.00

    Spice level 3. mutton keema mixed with authentic spicy and herbs then served with fresh pav that's been pan-sizzled with butter or ghee.

  • Pav Bhaji$13.00

    Spice level 2. pav bhaji is an indian fast food consisting of a thick spicy vegetable gravy served with soft dinner rolls.

  • Chicken Tikka Salad$8.00

    Boneless tandoori chicken tikka pieces tossed in fresh romaine lettuce with carrots tomatoes and cucumber.

  • Garden Salad$7.00

    Vegan. spice level 2. fresh romaine lettuce with carrots tomatoes and cucumber.

  • Lentil Soup Chicken$8.00

    Vegetarian. spice level 2. chicken. lentil soup is cooked with cream and vegetables rice & chicken.

  • Manchow Soup$7.00

    Spice level 3. chinese vegetarian soup made with mixed vegetables, garlic, ginger, soya sauce, and ground pepper.

  • Tomato Soup$7.00

    Spice level 2. house-made tomato soup in mildly spiced cream.

  • Lentil Soup Veg$7.00

    Vegetarian. spice level 2. lentil soup is cooked with cream and vegetables & rice.

  • Cheese Naan$7.00

    Leavened bread stuffed with cheese leavened bread baked stuffed tandoori clay oven.

  • Chilli Garlic Naan$7.00

    Spice level 4. leavened bread stuffed with cheese leavened bread baked stuffed tandoori clay oven with fine touch of chillies and garlic.

  • Garlic Naan$6.00

    Leavened bread baked in tandoor clay oven with fine touch of chopped garlic.

  • Kashmiri Naan$6.00

    Kashmiri naan with glazed cherries, almonds, cashews as main ingredients stuffed inside the basic naan bread.

  • Onion Kulcha$6.00

    Leavened bread baked with spiced onions.

  • Parmesan Naan$6.00

    Leavened white bread baked in tandoor clay oven with parmesan cheese.

  • Tawa Roti$5.00

    Vegan. indian flatbread fried crisp on a traditional iron girdle called tawa roti.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

3,039 reviews

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What is the rating of 5th Element Indian Restaurant?

5th Element Indian Restaurant has a 4.8-star rating based on 3039 customer reviews.

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Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

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