The best restaurants in Jacksonville are about to be broken down in full detail over the next few minutes. Hopefully you will be able to figure out where to eat some great food near you by the time you are finished reading.
We think it is probably best for us to niche down when it comes to the best Jacksonville restaurants. That means there will be separate lists for many of the most popular varieties of food like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, other Asian varieties, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.
Contents
- 1 Best Italian Restaurants Near You
- 2 Best Steak Houses
- 3 Mexican Restaurants Near You
- 4 Chinese & Asian Food
- 5 Where To Eat Sushi
- 6 Best Indian Restaurants
- 7 Great American Food
- 8 Delicious BBQ
- 9 French Restaurants
- 10 Greek & Mediterranean
- 11 Seafood Restaurants
- 12 Where To Eat Pizza
- 13 Burgers & Fries
- 14 Best Buffets Near You
- 15 Vegan Restaurants
- 16 More Healthy Food Options
- 17 Breakfast & Brunch Spots
- 18 Bakeries & Desserts
- 19 Donuts
- 20 Ice Cream Shops
- 21 Cafes
- 22 Smoothies & Juices
- 23 Cocktail Bars
- 24 Breweries & Sports Bars
- 25 Enjoy Eating at the Best Jacksonville Restaurants
Breakfast and brunch spots will also get their own sections as will bakeries, desserts spots, donuts and ice cream shops. We will even be discussing drinks with the best cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars in your area.
Make sure to check out the map at the end so that you can figure out where all of the best local places to eat can be found. You will also find links to these restaurants official home pages or social media to make it easier to order delivery and take out online or look through their menus to make sure they have what you want to eat before you head over.
The Southeast is somewhere we have written many posts about in the past.
Best Italian Restaurants Near You
When you want to enjoy delicious Italian food visit:
- Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 9 3rd St N
- Taverna at 1986 San Marco Blvd
- Milano’s at 12620 Beach Blvd
- Casa Dora Italian Cusine & Pizzeria at 108 E Forsyth St
- Leci’s Italian Cafe at 4076 Belfort Rd
- Maggiano’s Little Italy at St. Johns Town Center, 10367 Mid Town Pkwy
- Picasso’s at 10503 San Jose Blvd
Best Steak Houses
Some of the best steak houses in your area would be:
- Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse at 4483 Southside Blvd
- Cowford Chophouse at 101 E Bay St
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Crown Plaza Hotel, 1201 Riverplace Blvd
- Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse at 4784 Town Center Pkwy
- The Capital Grille at 5197 Big Island Dr
- LongHorn Steakhouse at 6015 Argyle Forest Blvd
- Firebirds Wood Fired Grill at 4826 Town Center Pkwy
- Texas de Brazil at 4634 Town Center Pkwy
- Salento Steakhouse at 11018 Old St Augustine Rd
Mexican Restaurants Near You
Whether you want burritos, tacos, nachos or something else tasty the best Mexican food in town can be found at:
- Nacho Taco at 751 Stockton St
- Casa Maria Authentic at 12961 N Main St
- Los Loros at 5210 Baymeadows Rd
- Pepe’s Hacienda at 3615 Dupont Ave #900
- Cantina Laredo at 10282 Bistro Dr
- Si Senor Fresh Mex at 3546 St Johns Bluff Rd S #103
- Tequila’s at 10915 Baymeadows Rd
- Margarita’s Mexican Grill at 9825 San Jose Blvd #24
- Don Juan’s Restaurant at 12373 San Jose Blvd
- Hola at 1001 N Main St
Chinese & Asian Food
Head to one of these restaurants to enjoy Chinese and other Asian food:
- P.F. Chang’s at 10281 Mid Town Pkwy #137
- Pagoda at 8617 Baymeadows Rd
- Bento at 4860 Big Island Dr #1
- Indochine Downtown at 21 E Adams St #200
- Hawkers Asian Street Fare at 1001 Park St
- Hot Pot Korean BBQ at 11380 Beach Blvd #12
- Wasabi Steak House at 10206 Rivercoast Dr
- Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine at 13475 Atlantic Blvd #32
Where To Eat Sushi
For the best sushi in your area head to:
- Sushi Bear Sushi & Grill at 4530 St Johns Ave #9
- Sushiko Japanese Restaurant at 3620 St Johns Ave
- Open Sushi at 9930 Old Baymeadows Rd
- Fuji Sushi at 1950 San Marco Blvd
- Kaika Teppanyaki Asian Fusion at 1012-1 Margaret St
- Kazu Japanese Restaurant at 9965 San Jose Blvd #35
- Miya Sushi at 10550 Old St Augustine Rd #2
Best Indian Restaurants
We think the best Jacksonville Indian restaurants are:
- Maa Kitchen at 8206 Philips Hwy St 25
- 5th Element at 9485 Baymeadows Rd
- JaxSpice at 311 3rd St N
- Masala Indian Cuisine at 9825 San Jose Blvd #6
- Minerva Indian Restaurant at 8661 Baymeadows Rd
- Masala Mantra at 12961 N Main St #106
Great American Food
For classic local American food check out:
- Black Sheep at 1534 Oak St #101
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store at 502 Chaffee Point Blvd
- Town Hall at 2012 San Marco Blvd
- Fox at 3580 St Johns Ave
- BB’s Restaurant and Bar at 1019 Hendricks Ave
- Ruby Tuesday at 1360 Airport Rd
Delicious BBQ
Whether you are after ribs, brisket, or pulled pork get great BBQ at one of these spots:
- 4 Rivers Smokehouse at 9220 Baymeadows Rd
- Mojo Kitchen at 1500 Beach Blvd
- The Bearded Pig at 1224 Kings Ave
- Sonny’s BBQ at 1923 Lane Ave S
- Gators BBQ at 8142 W Beaver St
- Mission BBQ at 8440 Blanding Blvd
French Restaurants
Some of the top places to try French food in the area are:
- JJ’s Bistro at 7643 Gate Pkwy #105
- Rue Saint Marc at 2103 San Marco Blvd
- Orsay at 3630 Park St
Greek & Mediterranean
Our favorite Greek & Mediterranean meals can be found at:
- Hovan Gourmet Mediterranean at 2005 Park St
- The Choban Grill at 9475 Philips Hwy #4
- Athens Cafe at 6271 St Augustine Rd #7
- Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe at 14035 Beach Blvd # 8
- Taverna Yamas at 9753 Deer Lake Ct
- Athenian Owl at 9551 Baymeadows Rd #21-23
Seafood Restaurants
Many would consider the best Jacksonville seafood restaurants to be:
- Clark’s Fish Camp Seafood Restaurant at 12903 Hood Landing Rd
- Blue Fish Restaurant and Oyster Bar at 3551 St Johns Ave
- Julington Creek Fish Camp at 12760 San Jose Blvd
- Dockside Seafood Restaurant Jax Beach at 2510 2nd Ave N
- Ship 2 Shore Seafood & Steaks at 1403 Dunn Ave #21
- The Juicy Crab – Westside at 8106 Blanding Blvd
- Southern Coast Seafood at 1301-1 Monument Rd
- Seafood Island Bar & Grille at 1959 San Marco Blvd
- New Berlin Fish House & Oyster Bar at 604 New Berlin Rd
Where To Eat Pizza
You can definitely get a great slice at one of these pizza places near you:
- V Pizza at 1406 Hendricks Ave
- Joseph’s Pizza at 7316 N Main St
- Biggie’s Pizza Jax Beach at 311 3rd St N #101
- Mellow Mushroom at 9734 Deer Lake Ct # 1
- Tony D’s New York at 8358 Point Meadows Dr #10
- Mama Mia’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria at 12220 Atlantic Blvd # 114
- Blaze Pizza at 4488 Town Center Pkwy
- Carmines Pie House at 2677 Forbes St
- Mikey’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant at 7544 Beach Blvd #3004
Of course there is more great pizza at many of the top Italian restaurants in the city.
Burgers & Fries
Who doesn’t love a good burger and fries:
- Epik Burger at 12740 Atlantic Blvd #105
- M Shack Burger at 10281 Mid Town Pkwy
- Pinegrove Market and Deli at 1511 Pinegrove Ave
- Carolina Jax at 2548 Oak St
- Ted’s Montana Grill at 10281 Midway Pkwy
- Lola’s Burrito & Burger Joint at 1522 King St
- Metro Diner at 3302 Hendricks Ave
Best Buffets Near You
These good buffets in your area are where you can really load up:
- GiGi’s Restaurant at 3130 Hartley Rd
- Fuji Buffet at 1038 Dunn Ave #3
- Sakura Buffet at 9764 Atlantic Blvd
- Royal Buffet at 5086 Normandy Blvd
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill at 1201 Memorial Park Rd
Vegan Restaurants
The best local vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Jacksonville are:
- Murray Hillbilly at 1044 Edgewood Ave S
- Southern Roots Filling Station at 1275 King St
- Vegan Cafe Jax at 2624 Atlantic Blvd #3
- The Walrus at 948 Edgewood Ave S
More Healthy Food Options
More good healthy food choices can be found at:
- Kathy’s Table at 7035 Philips Hwy #3
- House of Leaf & Bean at 14474 Beach Blvd
- Tossgreen at 4668 Town Crossing Dr #105
- True Food Kitchen at 5205 Big Island Dr
- Vitality Bowls at 1516 3rd St N
- Homespun Kitchen at 299-2 Atlantic Blvd
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
These breakfast and brunch spots are where to start your day:
- Jax Beach Brunch Haus at 610 3rd St S
- Orange Blossoms at 14329 Beach Blvd
- Another Broken Egg Café at 4828 Deer Lake Dr W #C11
- First Watch at 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd #1, Oakleaf
- Maple Street at 1960 EW Pkwy #103, Fleming Island
Bakeries & Desserts
From breads to yummy desserts these Jacksonville bakeries will have you covered:
- Sweet Theory at 1243 King St
- Amaretti Desserts at 14965 Old St Augustine Rd #105
- The Bakery Jax at 4588 San Jose Blvd
- The French Pantry at 6301 Powers Ave
Donuts
Save yourself time in the morning with a quick visit to one of these donut shops:
- Good Dough at 1636 Hendricks Ave
- Donut Shoppe at 1535 Univ Blvd N
- The Mini Bar at 1300 Beach Blvd
- Krispy Kreme at 11117 San Jose Blvd
Ice Cream Shops
For the best ice cream near you try:
- Mayday Ice Cream San Marco at 1432 Hendricks Ave
- Marble Slab Creamery at 2000 Hendricks Ave
- Five Fx Ice Cream at 9802 Baymeadows Rd #6
- SweetFrog at 4413 Town Center Pkwy #218
- Whit’s Frozen Custard of Avondale at 3545 St Johns Ave
- Yobe at 8635 Blanding Blvd
Cafes
Get your caffeine kick at one of these local cafes:
- Secret Garden Café at 10095 Beach Blvd
- Cool Moose Café at 2708 Park St
- Vagabond Coffee at 934 Edgewood Ave S
- The Coffee Grinder at 9834 Old Baymeadows Rd
- Southern Grounds & Co at 1671 Atlantic Blvd
Smoothies & Juices
Smoothie and juice bars are another healthy option:
- Juicebox at 4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy #4
- Kairos Juices at 13423 Beach Blvd #204
- Juice Tap at 14965 Old St Augustine Rd #104
- Juice Paradise at 5250 Baymeadows Rd #3
- Jax Juice Bar at 11901 Atlantic Blvd #800
- Planet Smoothie at 2245 Plantation Center Dr, Fleming Island
Cocktail Bars
These cocktail bars should have a nice ambience:
- Grape & Grain Exchange at 2000 San Marco Blvd
- The Wine Bar at 320 1st St N #102
- Prospect Five Points at 1521 Margaret St
- Sidecar at 1406 Hendricks Ave
- Corks & Barrels at 1824 Town Center Blvd #101, Fleming Island
- The Sunset Tiki Bar at 3108 Hwy 17, Fleming Island
Breweries & Sports Bars
Watch the big game or sample some unique suds at one of these breweries or sports bars:
- Strings Sports Brewery at 1850 N Main St
- Seven Bridges Grille & Brewery at 9735 Gate Pkwy N
- Bold City Brewery at 2670 Rosselle St #7
- Lillian’s Sports Bar & Grill at 5393 Roosevelt Blvd #6
- Xtreme Wings Sports Bar & Grille at 11565 N Main St #109
- Hurricane Grill & Wings at 1810-1 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island
- Brick Oven Pizzeria & Gastropub at 1811 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island
In case you were interested you can look through some of our other posts on:
- Buffets, Healthy Food & More In Orlando
- Buffets, Healthy Food & More In Tampa Bay & St Petersburg
- Buffets, Healthy Food & More In Miami & Ft Lauderdale
- Buffets, Healthy Food & More In Atlanta
Enjoy Eating at the Best Jacksonville Restaurants
You probably are already hungry after reading about all of those great places to eat. We told you about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional choices for healthy food.
You even read about breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we even got into cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Remember that most of these places will have online delivery or will allow you to place take-out orders online via the links we shared.
It would be cool if you could help us out by correcting anything we may have gotten wrong or sharing your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the best restaurants in Jacksonville!