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 New South cuisine |
95 Cordova St (inside The Casa Monica Hotel) Jacksonville, FL 32084 United States +1 904 810 6810 |
This restaurant combines excellent cuisine, entertainment and shopping. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily, and a champagne brunch is featured on Sundays. After dining, you can move over to the elegant piano lounge and enjoy wine by the glass, entertainment and gourmet appetizers. For gourmet food to go, stop by the deli market and pick up some coffee, pastries, sandwiches and desserts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cool ambience |
95 Cordova Street Casa Monica Hotel Jacksonville, FL 32084 United States +1 904 810 6810 |
Curry Chicken Salad and Semolina-crusted Calamari are the kind of fare that provides the exotic quotient at 95 Cordova. The interior comprises reddish-maroon walls and ornate furniture; the large windows and the golden draperies seem much too palatial, while the pastry section with its many-tiered cakes also exhibits ostentatious leanings. Private parties are organised with prior reservation, but be warned - a shindig here does not come cheap! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best pizza in town |
303 Atlantic Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32266 United States +1 904 249 0002 |
Al's creates, without question, some of the best pizza in the Jacksonville beaches area. They also serve a wide variety of mouth-watering Italian cuisine, from calzones to manicotti. This is a fun, casual place for dining. A few outdoor tables provide a shady spot to eat and people-watch. The style is definitely funky with its bold shapes, bright colors and modern lighting. Citrus-colored booths and tables furnish the dining floor. A large painted mural decorates one dining area wall. See the website for additional locations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A local favorite |
2111 University Blvd N Jacksonville, FL 32211 United States +1 904 743 3400 |
A local favorite for more than 25 years, this taste of the Old Country offers fresh, homemade Italian food at low prices. Angelo's is a quaint, family-style place in a charming building with striped awning-covered windows and friendly servers dressed in black tie. The atmosphere is casual. Plates are piled high with traditional Italian specialties that include ziti Sorrentino or Siciliano, lasagna, cheese-stuffed manicotti, and hearty spaghetti with spicy meat sauce. An intriguing fresh tortellini and tri-colored ravioli is featured, along with daily specials. There is a full bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For a night on the town |
950 Sawgrass Village Dr Jacksonville, FL 32082 United States +1 904 285 3017 |
Bring your appetite, because the portions are notoriously large. The restaurant features a wooden deck overlooking a small lake close to State Road A1A. The light and airy interior has a casual, contemporary feel and a few colorful aquaria. A small bar is separated from the main dining area by sliding glass doors. Seafood is featured on nightly specials, and might include mahi-mahi topped with shrimp, mushrooms and red peppers in a light lemon sauce, or seared Alaskan halibut. An extensive wine list features more than 50 vintages. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oceanfront global cuisine |
333 North First St Jacksonville, FL 32250 United States +1 904 249 3338 |
Featuring tastes from Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East; specialty dishes at this eatery include Spicy Thai Beef salad, Japanese Seaweed salad, grilled vegetable pizza, Roquefort Crusted Filet Mignon or Roasted Sante Fe Chicken. In the lounge, live bands and a disc jockey play the area's hottest music ranging from jazz, dance and techno to swing and rhythm and blues. Waterfront dining is indoors or out on the veranda in casual elegance with white linen-covered tables. Inside, seating is peppered throughout the lounge around the stage and piano bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Award-winning dining on Amelia Island |
801 Beech St Jacksonville, FL 32034 United States +1 904 277 3662 |
At this award-winning restaurant, daily blackboard specials showcase the area's freshest seafood, seasoned with freshly-cut herbs, homemade sauces and chutneys. The restaurant makes its home in an exquisitely restored Victorian home, complete with gingerbread trim and period antiques. The atmosphere is elegant, with nightly piano entertainment provided by John Springer. Entrees feature pasta, veal, beef, fowl and seafood. You could then move on to a plate of penne with Creole shrimp and sausage, or pepper linguine with shrimp, veggies and cream. An ever-changing list of house wines is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Polish deli |
1770 A1A S Jacksonville, FL 32080 United States +1 904 460 0666 |
American and international homemade delights are featured at this Polish deli that offers a selection of cold sandwiches including ham and cheese, smoked turkey, pastrami, three cheeses, white tuna salad, chicken salad and turkey or ham club. Warm sandwich offerings include corned beef and pastrami Reubens, a New Yorker and a Red Baron, just to name a few. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seafood with a view |
1 S Front St (at foot of Centre St) Jacksonville, FL 32034 United States +1 904 261 2660 |
Located at the foot of Centre Street at the Fernandina Harbor Marina, elegant Brett's Waterway Cafe is a local favorite, being the only restaurant with a view of the Intracoastal Waterway. Daily lunch and dinner specials are offered and the menu features a wide variety of chicken, beef, and a selection of Florida fresh seafood. Thursday through Saturday, a pianist entertains and the restaurant has a full bar offering beer, wine and cocktails. Casual resort wear is the preferred dress code. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Italian flavour |
10334 Southside Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32256 United States +1 904 363 9090 |
Buca di Beppo is one of the best Italian restaurants in Jacksonville. It is the best place to be in if you are in a group. Even a romantic dinner is possible in the passion rooms that are available but only if you have reserved it before. All the dishes carry the flavor of Italy very nicely. The menu consists of breads, pizzas and pastas. The desserts are something to watch out for with Chocolate Cannoli, Spumoni and Homemade Cheesecake leading the list. Servings are large, so think before you order. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oysters, wings & beer |
9551 Baymeadows Rd Jacksonville, FL 32256 United States +1 904 737 6300 |
Calico Jack's is known for heaping platters of seafood and good times. Offering an oyster bar, Jack's is a statewide chain that specializes in twice-daily happy hours. Beer is dirt-cheap here, too. Wooden tables, picnic-style, serve as seating; pool tables, darts and big-screen televisions offer diversion. A bounty of appetizers includes Oysters Rockefeller, Seafood Gumbo, Buffalo Shrimp, or Beer Battered Cheese. Main courses might include a bucket of fresh oysters, served raw, lightly seasoned or medium well, or Cajun-style crawfish, perhaps a hearty sandwich or finger-licking chicken wings? If you can't make up your mind, order a combo platter-a fried options includes breaded shrimp, oysters and clams-or a steamed platter featuring snow crab, shrimp and oysters. There's a full bar here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Every day is a fiesta |
8120 Atlantic Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32211 United States +1 904 727 5050 |
Consistently voted Best Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville, this brick and stucco exterior restaurant features home-style Mexican cuisine made from fresh ingredients, including chilies shipped from New Mexico and straight-off-the-docks local seafood. Happy hour is daily from 4pm-6:30pm. A heaping bowl of complimentary chips and salsa starts things off right. Choose from tantalizing fajitas, burritos, tamales and enchiladas, accompanied by sides of rice and beans. Or select mouthwatering steaks or seafood, including the catch of the day. A covered outdoor patio allows guests to enjoy cool evenings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Good food cheap! |
9551 Baymeadows Rd Jacksonville, FL 32256 United States +1 904 737 9903 |
Cha-Cha's is the place for great Mexican food at low prices and quick, friendly service. There are multiple dining areas and they're usually packed. Booths and tables line the rooms. Mexican accessories decorate the walls and the atmosphere is casual. Authentic Mexican menu includes tacos, enchiladas, beans and rice, tamales and burritos. Combo platters are offered, or you can create your own from the a la carte menu. Homemade chips and salsa are plentiful and free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Chinese food uptown |
1036 Dunn Ave Jacksonville, FL 32218 United States +1 904 751 1716 |
Housed in the Highlands Center strip mall on the north side of Jacksonville, just a short distance from I-95, this restaurant offers patrons a pleasant and tasty dining experience. Comfortable booths and a friendly staff enhance a menu that includes such options as honey chicken, General Chow chicken, Mandarin beef and a host of combination plates. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than Cheesecake |
St. Johns Town Center 10260 Midtown Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32246 United States +1 904 998 9511 |
The Cheesecake Factory is surely the place to go when craving a rich and delectable slice of the mouth-watering dessert, but this restaurant offers much more. Serving appetizers, lunch, dinner, late night dining, Sunday Brunch, and a full bar, the Factory is a great choice for a casual dining experience. Everyone will find something to their liking with over 200 menu selections of pizza, pasta, seafood, steaks, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Be sure to save room for one of the 50 delicious cheesecakes and desserts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Northside Chinese and Mongolian cuisine |
3000-14 Dunn Ave Jacksonville, FL 32218 United States +1 904 768 8700 |
Tucked into the JC Penney Plaza on the north side of Jacksonville, just off I-295, this restaurant offers both Chinese cuisine and a Mongolian barbeque. You can order from a menu or dine from a Chinese buffet that offers a wide selection of popular dishes. The Mongolian barbecue offers you an opportunity to choose from a selection of fresh meats, vegetables and spices and to watch your selections prepared on a tableside grill. Decor is Oriental, with soft lights, comfortable seating in booths or tables, and Oriental music playing softly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Affordable riverfront dining |
5215 Hecksher Drive Jacksonville, FL 32226 United States +1 904 714 6900 |
This small, out-of-the-way, unpretentious restaurant offers delicious, affordable food with a delightful view of the water. Chowder Ted's has a good variety of appetizers, such as smoked fish spread and crackers, jalapeno peppers, or Lotsa Onion Rings. For main dishes, choose from a Pot Of Chowder, Ted's "famous" recipe with garlic bread, swamp burger, "Catch of the Day" Sandwich, or Cajun shrimp. Ask about their Friday and Saturday dinner specials. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Down-home seafood |
12903 Hood Landing Road Jacksonville, FL 32223 United States +1 904 268 3474 |
Clark's is home to traditional Florida seafood, steaks, chicken, and out of the ordinary game. This popular and always-crowded spot can be found in Mandarin, on the south side of Jacksonville right on Julington Creek. They have been going strong here since the 1950s, serving up favorites from finger food to hearty full sized entrees. Alligator tail is a specialty. The rustic, faintly nautical theme comes complete with nets on the walls. It's a casual, family-friendly spot with views overlooking Julington Creek. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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On the water |
57 Comares Ave (Conch House Marina Resort) Jacksonville, FL 32084 United States +1 904 829 8646 |
Conch House is known for is its live music, hosted in a club suspended over the water. It is crowded on weekends when Reggae Sunday is particularly popular. With a Gilligan's Island/Swiss Family Robinson atmosphere, meals can be served outdoors in individual huts seating up to eight. An eclectic menu features seafood, pasta, chicken, steaks, ribs and some vegetarian dishes. A children's menu is available. The full bar offers a variety of mixed drinks and cold beer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old Florida-style dining |
850 Lane Ave S Jacksonville, FL 32205 United States +1 904 783 9579 |
Experience a taste of Old Florida at Cross Creek Barbeque and Steakhouse, "fishcamp" style located a mile south of I-10 on the west side of Jacksonville. Here you dine on casual, family style-food and barbeque, cooked slowly and topped with plenty of spicy sauce. Try the chicken wings a million ways(beer breaded, babyback style, hot, honey mustard, Cajun, ranch), 'gator bites served with dipping sauce, or crispy zucchini sticks. Generous salads and soups are available, but it is the barbeque that counts: sticky, sweet babyback ribs, spare ribs, pork, chicken and beef are served with side orders of baked beans, French fries, fried okra or coleslaw. There is a full service bar and children's menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Haagen-Daz milkshakes! |
319 23rd Ave S Jacksonville, FL 32250 United States +1 904 270 0356 |
This is where the locals go to fill up with scrumptious hamburgers and thick milkshakes. Servers pass out Tootise Roll lollipops to everyone at the table. It makes for a tasty and fun finish! This casual beach restaurant has both outdoor and indoor seating. Diners watching their waistbands can order a Big Salad filled with chunky, fresh vegetables. Chocolate or vanilla milkshakes are made to order (with Haagen Daz ice cream), but make sure to save room for the rest of the meal. Sangria, beer and soft drinks are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Delectable desserts |
102 San Marco Avenue Raintree Restaurant Jacksonville, FL 32084 United States +1 904 824 7211 |
This sinful after-dinner spot is located inside the Raintree Restaurants' Indoor Garden Lounge. You can ooh and aah at 15 tempting dessert selections, all made on premises. Even the surroundings are part of the experience: you can dine in the restaurant's Victorian Gardens. Add to the flavors with an after-dinner cognac, port, single malt whisky, wine or champagne, cappuccino or espresso. The Dessert Bar also offers coffee drinks and ice cream concoctions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Southwestern steaks |
1325 Atlantic Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32255 United States +1 904 221 0984 |
The Old West atmosphere begins right at the door. This Western-themed steakhouse is the only one this side of Atlantic Beach. Portions are generous and the fare is filling. Old-time photos and Southwestern accessories adorn adobe-colored walls. Chunky wood tables and booths add to the Texas-style ambiance. Plenty of appetizers, including bacon-wrapped shrimp, soups and salads go along with their signature steaks, chicken, seafood and baby back ribs. Beer, wine and mixed drinks are available but the dessert menu is limited. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Steamed sandwiches |
8030 Baymeadows Rd Jacksonville, FL 32256 United States +1 904 737 3473 |
This unusual sub shop, home of the steamed sandwich, originated in Jacksonville and is experiencing rapid growth throughout the entire South. Most subs are served hot, but classic cold subs are also on the menu. The Baymeadows location has large painted murals depicting fire and rescue scenes. Out front, half of a "fireman" is sliding down a makeshift firepole. The rest of the interior is decorated with brick and other firehouse themes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best waterfront view |
807 First St North Jacksonville, FL 32250 United States +1 904 246 6555 |
Live music and entertainment on the outdoor deck and lounge make this a favorite local hangout and even the indoor dining offers a spectacular view of the ocean. First Street's lunch menu is very casual, serving burgers and sandwiches, along with soup and salad. Its dinner menu is more formal, with steaks, seafood, pasta, and a fresh catch-of-the-day. An extensive wine list and a full bar offer patrons plenty of beverage choices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Florida costal cuisine |
81 St. George St Jacksonville, FL 32084 United States +1 904 829 0397 |
Located in the heart of the historic district, this cafe offers great food with a casual atmosphere and tables indoors or out. At lunch the menu offers salad combos like chowder with Caesar or house salad, and blackened shrimp with spinach salad. There is also a selection of hamburgers and light fare. For dinner, choices include Sauteed Shrimp with Datil Pepper Key Lime Glaze and Smoked Provolone Grits. A children's menu is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute |
200 North 1st St Jacksonville, FL 32250 United States +1 904 246 2473 |
This café honors Lynyrd Skynyrd, America's favorite southern rock band with good old Southern cooking and live entertainment. Great musicians from all over the world stop by to play and satisfy their appetites at the same time. Seafood, steaks and Southern fare are the house specialties. fried green tomatoes and cornmeal-encrusted trout, snow crab, and peel-and-eat shrimp straight from the Atlantic. Sweet potatoes are served every which way, as a sweet potato pie! Happy Hour with good drink deals is 4pm-7pm Mon-Fri. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Blend of Far East cuisines |
237 San Marco Ave Jacksonville, FL 32084 United States +1 904 823 1444 |
Fusion Point is home to an impressive combination of Far East culinary styles, all presented in one restaurant. As the only sushi bar in St Augustine with over 75 different rolls, entrees draw inspiration from Japan, Vietnam, China, Korea and Thailand, creating a memorable ethnic experience. Main courses include Vegetarian Treat, Sukiyaki pot, Thai-curry chicken, Korean beef stew and tilapia, a white fish in black bean sauce. Among the traditional favorites are pan fried noodles, seafood tempura, stir-fry, fried rice, and lo mein. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Urban cuisine |
828 Anastasia Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32084 United States +1 904 824 8244 |
Neon lights and stucco trim both the outside and inside features a casual and festive atmosphere. Advertising "urban cuisine and cab fare," to describe their unusual preparations, the restaurant is located on Anastasia Boulevard, across the Bridge of Lions from historic downtown St Augustine. Their award-winning selection of seafood, steaks, and chicken are highly popular. Fresh soups include black bean or smoky sweet potato. A variety of sandwiches and a smorgasbord of entrees includes seafood jambalaya, Italian sausage sauté, Cayman Island chicken, lamb, or pork. A full bar is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Orleans style seafood |
46 Avenida Menendez Jacksonville, FL 32084 United States +1 904 824 7765 |
Located in one of St Augustine's oldest bayfront homes built in the 1740s, just steps from the Bridge of Lions, Harry's serves up fine New Orleans style dining with the freshest seafood, grilled steaks, chicken, pasta and more. The family friendly spot offers a children's menu and treats kids to Mardi Gras beads. It features a serene view from its courtyard, whose coquina walls are original construction. Entrees include burgers and more elaborate items, like seared lobster and seafood pasta and other seafood specialties. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Drive-thru coffee and espresso |
1262 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32250 United States +1 904 246 8275 |
Have a java at Hava Java, Jacksonville's smallest drive-through coffee shop? What once was a Photomat is now a successful little coffee shop with the added convenience of drive-through service. Espresso, latte, cappucino and coffee drinks are featured with your choice of hot or iced. Plus, the shop is just three blocks from the beach, so why don't you grab a cup before an early morning stroll on the sand or a late-night outing on the blankets? Ahhhh, it's good to the last...sip. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Romantic dining |
2030 Wells Road Jacksonville, FL 32073 United States +1 904 272 5959 |
The Hilltop Club restaurant is a fine example of a classic Victorian mansion. Tucked away in the trees, it looks like a plush bed-and-breakfast. It has been lauded as one of the most romantic restaurants in the region. A piano bar opens at 6:30pm daily. Tantalizing appetizers include she-crab soup, escargot with garlic and mushrooms, and Chesapeake crab cakes. Plenty of unusual salads and light fare are available, including Key West Chicken Salad. Entrees range from fillet mignon to lamb chops, chicken Mondavi to the chef's pasta of the day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spices, spices, spices! |
9825 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32257 United States +1 904 262 9577 |
Located in the Outback plaza off San Jose Boulevard, the authentic Indian menu offered here has more than 200 selections! Spices native to India are featured in most dishes, teamed with seafood, chicken and lamb with plenty of vegetarian items. The atmosphere is exotic, complete with piped-in traditional Indian music. Tandoor specialties include Chicken Tikka, marinated in a yogurt sauce with garlic, ginger and spices, then roasted in a high-heat clay tandoor oven. Other highlights include chicken and lamb dishes served Balti style. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seafood on the river |
8132 Trout River Dr Jacksonville, FL 32208 United States +1 904 763 0120 |
Jackie's, located on the Trout River at the marina, offers inside or outside dining overlooking the water and river traffic. The kitchen keeps it simple: seafood is broiled or fried and includes shrimp, oysters, trout, scallops, flounder, catfish, clam strips and grouper. The menu offers Combination seafood platters.There is also a gourmand's seafood fest and Surf and turf, featuring broiled lobster and prime rib. Other beef and chicken selections are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eat At Joe's! |
6 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32250 United States +1 904 249 6160 |
You can't miss this place with the huge "Eat at Joe's" sign visible from blocks away. Sporting a bright blue-and-red-trimmed exterior and a boardwalk ramp that leads up to front door, the restaurant focuses on seafood selections with a few landlubber options. There's a full bar and a limited selection of beer and wine. Seafood is the main catch from grouper prepared with craw fish sauce to fried or grilled shrimp. You can request your fish or seafood dish the way you want it: blackened, grilled, broiled, fried or lemon peppered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beachfront seafood |
6 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32250 United States +1 904 249 6160 |
Joe's Crab Shack is a local favorite located right on the city's beautiful beach. The food is delicious and the service is excellent, and Joe's even offers a secure playground for your little ones. On the menu are such appetizers as Bahamian conch chowder loaded with conch, fresh vegetables, onions, celery, green peppers, potatoes and bacon in a rich tomato broth and crispy fried calamari. A variety of sandwiches and salads and Joe's Famous Steaks also are available. Of course, Joe's has crabs, crabs and more crabs, far and away the favorite here! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Light fare with class |
2429 S 3rd St Jacksonville, FL 32250 United States +1 904 242 0004 |
Open for dinner only, pizza, pasta, and seafood dominate the menu at this quiet little nook. Live music plays in the courtyard on Wednesdays, and a Thursday "Happy Day" has two-for-one mixed drinks all day long. Guests enter through a charming courtyard and dine to soothing background music. Unusual appetizers include a hummus platter, blackened tuna, and Grilled Prosciutto Basil Shrimp. Entrees include Chicken Gorgonzola or Southwestern Scampi over tender pasta, along with grilled grouper. Cool off with a cold drink from a full bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Riverfront seafood and steaks |
9716 Hecksher Drive Jacksonville, FL 32226 United States +1 904 251 2449 |
The Sandollar Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with delicious food and a relaxing waterfront atmosphere. You can watch the river traffic sail by on the St John's River or even see a dolphin or two as you enjoy your meal.You can choose from a selection of appetizers including peel-and eat shrimp. They also have soups and salads and a collection of steaks. They offer desserts and a children's menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Provencal style cuisine |
20 S 2nd St Jacksonville, FL 32034 United States +1 904 261 8100 |
French for "The Enclosure," Amelia Island's premiere French restaurant adds a dash of European culture to the small community. Light music adds intimacy to this cozy spot that comes complete with candlelight and a cottage setting. Master Chef-owner Katherine Ewing was trained in France and creates such treasures as a chicken and pork liver pate, escargots, or Crabe Farci, a crabmeat cake served with assorted peppers and pineapple relish. Entrees might include Coquilles St Jacques a la Provençal or a catch of the day with an irresistible sauce. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Waterfront dining |
2600 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32250 United States +1 904 242 8899 |
Located on the Intercoastal Waterway, it offers American-style cuisine with everything from burgers and fries to fresh catch of the day. Boaters can dock alongside at convenient boat slips. Tall glass windows expand the view for diners. Menu options range from chicken wings to steaks and seafood. Sandwiches include po' boys stacked high with your favorite fried seafood, chicken sandwiches and hamburgers. You will also find an array of ribs, steaks, some chicken and seafood dishes and dinner salads. A full service bar is on the left near the entrance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Award-winning menu |
2014 San Marco Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32207 United States +1 904 399 5667 |
The Loop has an upbeat setting with a casual feel. It manages to combine the quality of a sit-down restaurant with the convenience of fast-food service. The award-winning menu offers a range of options for everyone. Meals are made to order, from scratch, and still your waiting time may be only 5 or 10 minutes. Choose from California- or Chicago-style pizza. Traditional toppings can be mixed with more unusual ones including roasted garlic, jalapeno peppers or calamata olives. Giant hamburgers, sandwiches and salads round out the menu. If you've got a healthy appetite, you can add soups and side dishes to lunch or dinner. Don't forget to leave room for one of the restaurant's famous thick malts or milkshakes. Beer and wine are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Healthful cuisine |
179-A San Marco Ave Jacksonville, FL 32084 United States +1 904 826 0210 |
Lunch and breakfast are served daily at this charming café in the heart of St Augustine. The healthy cuisine includes fruit smoothies and sweets, and specialty coffees are brewed fresh. Try a veggie omelet, scrambled tofu or spelt pancakes. Fresh-squeezed fruit and vegetables juices and smoothies, including orange, apple, carrot and banana, are featured. Lunch offers such healthful choices such as hummus pita, tuna salad sandwich, veggie burger, or Tofu Ruben. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bagels and sandwiches |
9550 Baymeadows Road Jacksonville, FL 32256 United States +1 904 737 6131 |
This easy-to-miss shop is tucked away in a strip mall, but shouldn't be overlooked. It's a great place for breakfast, lunch or take out. Some inside seating is available where customers can watch the bagels being made fresh daily in a variety of flavors including sun-dried tomato, onion, cinnamon raisin and the "everything" bagel. Bagel sandwiches, wraps and subs are on the lunch menu, and utilize top-of-the-line Boar's Head deli meats. Coffee and cold beverages are offered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Fusion of Flavors |
2107, Hendricks Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32207 United States +1 904 396 9922 |
This popular eatery and wine bar is a foodie's paradise with its innovative menu, featuring a bounty of fresh seasonal ingredients and an impressive wine selection. Chef Matthew Medure has a knack for whipping up culinary masterpieces, by blending the exotic flavors of Southern, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine. From deliciously decedent creations like Seared Foie Gras with Vidalia Onion Comfit, and Tempura-fried Diver Scallops with Champagne Creamed Leeks and Curry, you pretty much can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Entrees include tasty selections of premier meats and seafood, and the dessert soufflés of the day are a real hit. An elegant ambiance always makes a delicious meal more enjoyable, and an open kitchen situated in the dining room adds a little entertainment to a delightful dining experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic Greek food |
3877 Baymeadows Road Jacksonville, FL 32217 United States +1 904 731 2898 |
Tucked away at the corner of Baymeadows and San Jose Boulevard, this authentic Greek and Italian restaurant offers guests a chance to really test their appetites. Portions are hefty and the courses seem to keep coming from the kitchen. Stuffed grape leaves, mussels, calamari, New Zealand lamb and Angus certified tenderloin are featured, along plenty of intriguing seafood entrees. Plus, you will find numerous Italian staples like lasagna and Chicken Picatta. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Food served with fun |
7950 Atlantic Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32211 United States +1 904 721 8111 |
Guests sit around large hibachi grills while deft chefs slice, dice, cook (and sometimes throw) food for their entertainment. Regular seating is available in the front, as well as at the sushi bar. A sushi bar offers 55 items for sushi fans. Guests can choose from traditional beef, pork, chicken and seafood dishes, or those prepared on the large grills, in teriyaki, tempura and yakitori styles. Soup, salad and appetizers are also offered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Irish pints and picks |
318 Centre St Jacksonville, FL 32034 United States +1 904 261 1000 |
This charming brick pub and restaurant is conveniently located just off A1A, north of Jacksonville in historic downtown Fernandina Beach. A family-owned and operated spot boasts traditional Irish food and music (live Wednesday-Sunday evenings). A bright, cheerful dining area features hanging plants and large windows trimmed with lace curtains. Corned beef and cabbage is offered on Sundays. Other favorites include steak and Guinness, chicken stew and shepherd's pie along with seafood, steaks and chicken, all prepared American-style. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dining on Matanzas Bay |
118 Avenida Menendez Jacksonville, FL 32084 United States +1 904 824 0808 |
Dine with a gorgeous view of sparkling Matanzas Bay and St Augustine's City Marina at this pleasant restaurant located at the Bridge of Lions on the busy Avenida Menendez. This restaurant occupies a historic mansion dating back to 1791. Enjoy casual cuisine amid handsome historic architecture. There is always a fresh catch-of-the-day, as well as grilled seafood kabobs, sizzling shrimp or scallop scampi. Garlic lovers should love the Dutch Garlic Shrimp. Landlubbers can choose from carefully prepared filet mignon, Delmonico, New York Strip steaks or Chicken Marsala. A full bar is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oysters, oysters, oysters |
4000 A1A & Ocean Trace Road Jacksonville, FL 32084 United States +1 904 471 3424 |
This well-known watering hole offers casual eats, a full bar and direct access to the beach. Entertainment abounds on the open-air party deck. Its proximity to the beach allows bare feet and tank tops on the outdoor deck. Plastic chairs, wooden tables and neon signs reinforce the casual mood. For breakfast choose from traditional eggs and waffles. Later, fresh seafood, steaks, burgers, chicken sandwiches, conch fritters or gator tail are popular fare. The raw bar features steamed crab legs and shrimp as well as oysters. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New location at the beaches |
1716 Third St North Jacksonville, FL 32250 United States +1 904 247 7763 |
Exotic spices and elegant surroundings combine to offer guests a global adventure in dining. A lush courtyard welcomes you into the elegant dining area, while bright colors and modern architecture add an upscale twist. Salads and soups include shrimp salad with fresh lemongrass, silver-thread noodles salad or traditional wonton soup. Featured items include fried rice, roast duck curry, Thai salmon filet, mussels and hot peppers, green chicken curry and fresh ginger stir-fry. Wine and beer are served. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Go Wild in the Organic Jungle |
13947 Beach Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32224 United States +1 904 223 8383 |
If you're going for dinner with a health freak, then Organic Jungle is the right pick. Strictly organic food is what you get here. Uniquely doneup, the tables at this restaurant are shaped and painted like fruits and vegatables. The varied menu includes items, such as Pesto Chicken, Wild-Mushroom Sandwiches and Spicy Thai Curry Chicken. Also worth trying are the Mango Turkey or Soy Chicken Wraps. If you're craving for this food but are in no mood to move, no worries - this restaurant does home delivery. Sandwiches cost around $8, salads $7 and soups $5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Floribbean fare |
One Ocean Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32223 United States +1 904 249 7402 |
Located inside the beachfront Sea Turtle Inn, Plaintains serves what many consider the best "Floribbean" cuisine. Spices from the Caribbean are combined with Florida seafood, veggies and fruits to create an unusual blend of mouthwatering dishes. Thursday nights offer seafood buffet and on Sundays, a champagne brunch. The atmosphere is casual elegance with large windows overlooking the ocean. On weekends there's live entertainment. Leave room for some of the heavenly desserts! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cajun cuisine and brews |
207 Atlantic Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32266 United States +1 904 241 7877 |
A little taste of the Big Easy—that's New Orleans—is what you'll find at this microbrewery pub. Live music provides jazzy entertainment on weekends, and the fiery Cajun cuisine is a favorite with Jacksonville locals. Multi-leveled dining areas and dark woods provide an intimate feel. Unusual appetizers include tender artichoke hearts with horseradish dip, and the menu continues with New Orleans favorites from Po-Boy sandwiches to grilled seafood, chowder, and red beans and rice. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional and contemporary cuisine |
102 San Marco Ave Jacksonville, FL 32084 United States +1 904 824 7211 |
An elegant, century-old Victorian home, the Raintree is a five-time recipient of Florida Trend magazine's 10-best award and a 12-time winner of its coveted Golden Spoon Award. Cuisine features Crispy Coconut Shrimp Sticks with a sweet and spicy Thai Chili dipping sauce for $7.95, Cashew Crusted Pork Tenderloin Mignonettes with Champagne and Raspberry Sauce for $16.95, and Mahi Mahi and Blue Crab baked in Puff Pastry topped with a champagne-honey-saffron glaze for $18.95. Timeless favorites include Beef Wellington, rack of lamb and a wide variety of seafood, chicken, steak, lamb and pasta. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lively atmosphere |
9220 Baymeadows Rd Jacksonville, FL 32256 United States +1 904 737 5812 |
This fun and friendly steakhouse is proud of its steaks, but adds to the entertainment with peanuts served in big baskets at your table. A handful of appetizers is offered, including a generous sampler platter. Entrée-sized salads come with fresh toppings like grilled chicken, mahi mahi and steak. Beef choices, the house specialty, include filet mignon and porterhouse steaks. Burgers, sandwiches and chops round out the menu. The children's menu has chicken, beef, or macaroni and cheese for little diners. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seafood market plus carry-out |
2058 W Edgewood Ave Jacksonville, FL 32208 United States +1 904 768 2421 |
A combination fresh seafood market and carry out restaurant, an online menu allows customers to browse, call in their order and pick it up to create a picnic at home, hotel or beachfront! You can't dine here, so pick up and take home your seafood selection. Picking it out is half the fun. Choose from a large menu, and place your order via e-mail and receive special discounts. Call for details regarding orders. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spectacular menu |
10391 Old St Augustine Road Jacksonville, FL 32257 United States +1 904 880 4565 |
Rossetti's is located off Old St. Augustine Road near San Jose Boulevard, on the southeast side of Jacksonville. Guests are treated like family in this beautifully decorated Italian-villa style restaurant. Exquisitely prepared seafood is featured on a menu that includes such options as baked scallops, shrimp scampi and seafood combinations served over pasta. Regional veal and chicken dishes are served with pasta. Chicken Piccata is light and flavorful and, like all the options, goes well with the restaurant's full selection of quality wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Honolulu at your doorstep! |
2400-101 South 3rd Street Jacksonville, FL 32250 United States +1 904 241 7697 |
Roy Yamaguchi's eatery serves delicious seafood that is the result of fresh ingredients blended sinfully with Hawaiian recipes. Try some of the classic items like Roy's Canoe Appetizer, Yellow Fin Ahi Poketini, and Original Hawaiian Blackened Island Ahi. While relishing your food, do yourself a favor and remember to leave room for the Melting Hot Chocolate Soufflé—it's simply divine! The wine list is equally impressive, with a huge variety of sparkling wines, white wines, chardonnays, and merlots to choose from. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Korean and Japanese dishes |
4345-1 University Blvd S Jacksonville, FL 32217 United States +1 904 737 3650 |
Presenting a mixture of Korean and Japanese cuisine, this intriguing restaurant also offers a large selection of fresh sushi. Silk lotus flowers and intricate wood paneling evoke images of exotic locales. Unusual appetizers include squid noodles and Korean pancake with seafood, while entrees include grilled beef, pork, fish and chicken, as well as spicy crab casserole. A few Chinese-style entrees round out the menu. Lunch specials are served daily and an assortment of hot and cold beverages is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Feed the fish |
135 Avenida Menendez Jacksonville, FL 32084 United States +1 904 829 6578 |
This nautically themed restaurant, originally built as a 1763 ship, juts out into Mataznas Bay, offering guests a fabulous waterway view, indoors or from an outside deck. It serves an assortment of seafood and steaks, from deviled crab to peel-and-eat shrimp and fried or broiled catch of the day. You can even feed wild fish from your table! Just open the window and drop in some grub! Thousands of fish swim around the landing, waiting to be fed. There is a full service bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Local seafood favorite |
3560 N Ponce De Leon Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32084 United States +1 904 826 0233 |
This is the home of an award-winning Minorcan clam chowder and a variety of other local favorites. This Florida seafood restaurant also offers nightly specials Monday through Thursday from 5pm until 9pm. Entrees include 18 fried shrimps, their catch of the day, choice New York strip steak or the surf and turf, which includes an eight-ounce steak and choice of fish, shrimp, scallops, oysters or crab cake. Grandma Bunk's Homemade Desserts include real key lime pie, peanut butter pie and cheesecake. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Go fish with the chopsticks |
1550, University Boulevard Lakewood Jacksonville, FL 32217 United States +1 904 733 6777 |
Located in Lakewood, this sushi restaurant is one of the offshoots of the popular chain of Japanese restaurants in the South. It is frequented by locals because of it's popular and extensive menu—more than 20 selections of rolls are on offer. Those paranoid about raw food can rest easy; cooked seafood items feature on the list as well. Patrons keep returning for more teriyaki and tempura, among other delicacies. A wide selection of Japanese beer and sake helps ease down the fare with aplomb, so dig in! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fresh Southwestern-Mex quick! |
Butler Blvd at A1A Target Center Jacksonville, FL 32250 United States +1 904 273 2090 |
The southwestern and Mexican style cuisine served here is fresh, delicious and affordable. The dining area has Sante Fe-style chair backs to cacti and soft desert shades. Southwestern-themed art decorates textured walls. Begin with chips and salsa from the salsa bar, or snack on nachos with steak or chicken. Stuffed quesadillas or crispy Mexican pizza topped with grilled chicken, cheese and veggies will get you started. There are large, fresh salads topped with meat and served in a crispy tortilla shell, and side items include rice and black beans. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Play ball! |
10750-8 Atlantic Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32225 United States +1 904 641 4263 |
Jacksonville's biggest sports-themed restaurant serves American-style food in an atmosphere that is like sitting in the stands. If you are a fan of football, basketball, hockey, baseball or any other sport, this could be a new home away from home. Lots of satellite televisions offer sporting events from around the world. There is an arcade and pool tables for added fun, and if you sit at the bar you can take part in some wacky trivia games. Sports memorabilia decorate the walls, including items from the Jacksonville Jaguars players. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dining and dancing |
Southside Blvd (next to Tinseltown) Jacksonville, FL 32216 United States +1 904 996 8882 |
Offering culinary delights and dancing, all wrapped into one building, this tavern rates as one of Jacksonville's top night spots. Each night possesses it own theme and includes Dance Night on Tuesdays (free dance lessons) and Ladies Night on Wednesdays. Dining options abound too and besides the usual array of finger food there are also some impressive entrees such as the duck steak and the almond-crusted grouper. The reasonably priced menu makes it kid friendly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Burgers, fries and ice cream |
3 St. George St Jacksonville, FL 32084 United States +1 904 824 8914 |
Conveniently located in the heart of the historic district, in the midst of popular attractions, sites and shopping, this restaurant offers good food fast. Their menu includes chargrilled burgers ($4 regular, $6.50 combo) and hot dogs $2.25 regular, $4.50 combo) with chili, cheese, coleslaw and sauerkraut toppings. Sub sandwiches include Italian cold cuts, ham and Swiss cheese, smoked turkey and American cheese and Italian sausage. A variety of wraps is also available. Combo meals include French fries and a fountain drink. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Family-owned seafood restaurant |
1403-21 Dunn Ave Jacksonville, FL 32218 United States +1 904 696 1023 |
This friendly, comfortable restaurant has been family owned and operated since 1982. On the menu here is a wide variety of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and, of course, seafood. Here you can try something different—Florida gator tail—or stick with some of the seafood favorites ranging from mahi-mahi to salmon and swordfish. St John's offers a variety of seafood combination platters, as well as some all-you-can-eat seafood platters for the hearty appetite. Homemade Peanut Butter Pie is a post-dinner temptation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World-famous ribs |
363 Atlantic Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32233 United States +1 904 241 7427 |
Located near Atlantic Beach's trendy cobblestone street area, filled with restaurants, bars and shopping, this low key joint is a welcome respite from the surrounding glitz. Plus, it is great for the whole family. Ribs are the house specialty, of course. The sampler platter comes with a selection of each type: dry, wet, sweet and whiskey ribs. Other barbecue favorites include shredded beef and barbecue chicken. Side dishes include baked beans and dirty rice. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Keep them coming! |
207 Atlantic Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32266 United States +1 904 241 8221 |
This spot could be straight out of the 1950s. There is a trendy cigar room here, a full bar, and live music keeps the party jumping every night with the area's best rock and jazz bands. Standard diner fare is on tap, including crispy onion rings, big, juicy hamburgers, and thick milkshakes. They also serve seafood, steak, and chicken dishes, and generous sandwiches like turkey Reubens and heroes. A lively happy hour is from 4p-7p daily. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exotic and spicy |
1286 S 3rd St Jacksonville, FL 32250 United States +1 904 249 8444 |
Step inside the Thai Room and you are whisked away to the exotic Orient. Fresh meats and seafood are prepared as spicy as you choose and served alongside crispy noodles or steamed rice. The exotic fragrances will make your mouth water as you wait. Fans of Thai cuisine have come to expect a little fire with their food and the Thai Room delivers, if you like. Try the Crab Rangoon or Pad Thai stir fry. Other traditional Thai dishes are served with your choice of beef, chicken, pork, shrimp or tofu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Family-owned Venetian restaurant |
1871 Wells Road Jacksonville, FL 32073 United States +1 904 278 1989 |
Venezia's Italian Restaurant in Orange Park, across from the Orange Park Mall, is a family-owned establishment. Lunch is served four days a week with fast, filling meals. Good choices are Old World-style seafood including Shrimp Scampi, mussels over linguine, or Shrimp Fra Diavolo. Meat options include Veal or Chicken Parmigiana and Chicken Marsala, among others. Calzones and crispy, oven-baked pizzas are available. Beer and wine are served. With a casual, comfortable ambiance, intertwining vines wrap around gothic columns and statuettes punctuate the decor. Crisp, white linen adorn tables. Review © 2007, Wcities |
