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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 |
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Sushi & Seafood Stop |
117 West Adams Street Jacksonville, FL 32204 United States +1 904 354 2323 |
If you're looking for some juicy seafood, head down to Ieyasu. Recently opened, it has become quite a popular restaurant. It's a good pick for when you're dining with the family. When here, try the Sukiyaki Ala Ieyasu or Pan-Fried Pork with Spicy Ponzu. The Sushi here is also worth ordering. 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 |
