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Where to Eat in Jacksonville FL — The Restaurants Locals Actually Go To
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items Jacksonville's food scene has been quietly leveling up and most people outside the city have no idea how good it's gotten. 😏 From fine dining tasting menus and rooftop cocktail bars to the BBQ joint that rivals the best in the country, brunch spots ...
Mediterranean vibes with a rooftop bar situation that makes you feel like you're on vacation in your own city. The pizza and pasta are incredible, the lamb shank is a standout, and the cocktail menu is the kind you want to work your way through over multiple visits. It's still fairly new and already one of the best additions to the Riverside food scene… the ...
Alder & Oak — Wood-Fired Aegean Restaurant, Jacksonville FL
Small, intimate, and absolutely stunning from start to finish. Brine is the kind of place where every dish comes out looking like a piece of art and tasting even better than it looks. The caviar service, the lobster gratin, the scallops… it's a special occasion spot that makes the occasion feel even more specia...
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This is the restaurant Jacksonville has been missing. Mediterranean and Spanish flavors done beautifully… the hummus, the whipped feta, the octopus, the branzino, the lamb — honestly everything on the menu hits. The space is cozy and intimate, and it's the kind of place where you end up ordering way more than you planned because you can't stop adding dis...
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The crab cakes alone are worth the drive to Springfield… but the oxtails with grits, the braised short ribs, and the weekend brunch will keep you coming back. Great live music, outdoor dome seating you can reserve for groups, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to stay way longer than you planne...
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The oysters are top-tier and everything else on the menu follows that same standard. Gemma is elegant without being stuffy, the cocktails are creative and beautiful, and the bread pudding will haunt your dreams in the best way. They go all out for celebrations and make you feel like a VIP even on a random Tuesday. Closed Mondays, din...
Home - Gemma Fish + Oyster - Restaurant in Jacksonville, FL
Italian food done right in a space that's warm, welcoming, and gorgeous. The calamari is spectacular, the carbonara and frutti di mare get raved about constantly, and the owner/chef actually comes around to check on tables — which tells you everything about the kind of place this is. Free valet parking is a nice touch for...
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The steakhouse that put Jacksonville's downtown dining scene on the map. The rooftop bar has stunning views of the river and downtown skyline, the pork chop is legendary, and the steaks are cooked exactly how you want them. It's housed in a beautifully restored historic building that adds to the whole experience. The kin...
Cowford Chophouse | Steaks, Seafood, & Rooftop Bar in Jacksonville
Some of the best BBQ in Jacksonville and people who've eaten at the top BBQ spots across the country say it holds its own. The brisket is perfectly smoked, the sausage is incredible, the sides are just as good as the meat, and the sauce selection on the table lets you customize every bite. Casual, fun atmosphere with outdoor seating, and the portions are generous for the...
Home - The Bearded Pig
The fine dining experience in Jacksonville… the chef's tasting menu is what most people come for and it never disappoints. Every course is a journey, the wine pairings are impeccable, and the service makes you feel like royalty without being pretentious. The Chilean sea bass and the soufflé are two things people can't stop talking about. If you want one truly elevated di...
Matthew's Restaurant - Homepage
Start at the rooftop bar for sunset cocktails with skyline views, then head downstairs for dinner — that's the move and everyone who goes here figures it out fast. The scallops with risotto are perfection, the desserts are worth saving room for (pistachio crème brûlée!), and the whole atmosphere just feels like a great night out. One of those pla...
River & Post
A Jacksonville gem for over a decade and it's still consistently excellent. Waterfront location, upscale but not pretentious, and the chef-curated menu always has something special. The crab cakes, the cocktails, and the Sunday brunch are all standouts. It's the restaurant locals recommend to visitors without hesitation bec...
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The brunch spot that everyone in Jax is obsessed with and for good reason. Colorful, vibrant, positive energy everywhere, and the food is as beautiful as the decor. The menu names are entertaining, the cocktails are creative, and the portions are generous. They do dinner on select nights too which is a whole different vibe...
Tulua Bistro
The best Brazilian steakhouse in Northeast Florida and it's not even close. The meat just keeps coming and every single cut is perfectly prepared. The salad bar alone is worth the visit, the caipirinhas are authentic and strong, and the service makes you feel like you're the only table in the room. Go hungry, wear stretchy p...
TERRA GAUCHA BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE
This steakhouse sets the bar so high that people who've eaten at the best chophouses in the country are putting 14 Prime right up there with them. Complimentary prosecco while you wait, a gift bag for celebrations, housemade bread every hour, and steaks that are absolutely flawless. The service borders on VIP treatment and the attention to detail is unlike anything else in Jacksonville. If you...
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A newer seafood spot that's quickly becoming a local favorite. The lobster platter is massive, the blackened shrimp is perfectly seasoned, and the key lime pie is worth the drive alone. The owner actually comes to your table to check on you, which says everything about the kind of place this is. Hush puppies co...
Seafood Restaurant on San Jose in Jacksonville, FL
The seafood boil spot that Jacksonville is obsessed with. Get the party platter, try the fried crawfish tails, and whatever you do, ask for the chum chum sauce — it's the thing that keeps people coming back. The atmosphere is cozy with great music, the staff is amazing, and the food is consistently incredib...
Cajun Crab - Seafood Restaurant | Online Order | Jacksonville | FL
The Restoration Hardware restaurant that's as pretty as you'd expect it to be — three levels, rooftop views, gorgeous decor everywhere you look. The truffle fries are the thing everyone orders and everyone loves, brunch is beautiful, and the bellini is apparently life-changing based on how many people order a second one. It's the place you go when you wan...
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The oxtails and Gouda grits are the thing that put this place on the map and they continue to deliver. The mimosa buckets are perfect for group brunch, the biscuits are heavenly, and the whole vibe is soulful, chill, and welcoming. Springfield's brunch scene has been growing and Uptown is one of the spots leading the charge. Get there early on weekend...
Home - Uptown Kitchen Jacksonville
If you live on the Southside or in Mandarin and don't want to drive downtown for a great steakhouse, Chophouse Thirteen is right in your backyard and it's incredible. The steaks are cooked to perfection, the lobster mac and cheese is unreal, and the martini menu is dangerous in the best way. The Brussels sprouts are a must-order side — everyone says it and everyone i...
Chophouse Thirteen — Jacksonville Steak & Seafood | Oak Bar & Happy Hour - Chophouse Thirteen - Chophouse restaurant in Jacksonville, FL
A Brazilian bistro that feels like a hidden gem even though everyone who's been there raves about it. The picanha melts in your mouth, the cheese bread is addictive, the feijoada is authentic, and the owner/chef takes so much pride in the food that you can taste the love in every dish. Cozy, clean, welcoming, and the kind of place you bring people wh...
Rustic 21 Bistro - Southside, Jacksonville, FL