What to expect: The intimate bistro serves authentic Mediterranean peasant cuisine updated for American tastes, specializing in tapas, blackened octopus, risotto of the day and coconut mango curry chicken.

What to expect: Located in Fernandina Beach's historic downtown, this popular bistro's Chef Scotty Schwartz serves traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. Open for lunch Tue.-Sat.; for dinner Mon.-Sat. and Sun. brunch.

What to expect: This pub serves apps, hoagies and entrées with a decidedly British bent: bangers and mash, roast prime rib, English oxtail soup and pub fries. It's casual and fun, too — pizza and a kids' menu are also available. Beer and wine are served and the …

What to expect: 360° Grill serves familiar favorites, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta and pizza. Dine inside or on the patio.

What to expect: Greek/American fare served Yankee-style, for more than 11 years, features a variety of quality, homestyle dishes: gyros, ribs, lamb, liver and onions. Specialty desserts, too.

What to expect: Located at the Cabana Beach Club, 619 Ocean View offers dining with a Mediterranean touch, featuring fresh seafood, steaks and nightly specials. A full bar is served, and a kids' menu is available. Open for dinner Wed.-Sun.

What to expect: In the restored Casa Monica Hotel, this restaurant exudes elegance. The cuisine is a blend of Moroccan, Asian, Mediterranean, Caribbean and European influences. The adjacent Cobalt Lounge features a full bar and a variety of fine wines. Open daily …

What to expect: Authentic New England fare like Maine lobster rolls, fried Ipswich clams, crab or clam cake sandwich, fried shrimp basket, haddock sandwich, clam chowdah, birch beer and blueberry soda. Dine inside or on the deck.

What to expect: An interesting contrast to the Chick-fil-A and Hooters that neighbor it, Terra Gaúcha is Southside’s latest Brazilian steakhouse. The name reflects the food and culture of southern Brazil that the restaurant’s three owners are hoping to share with Northeast Florida. Rodolfo Melo, Joao Rizzon, and Alex Potrich previously worked in Brazilian steakhouse chains and came to Jacksonville for its potential. Combined, the three Brazilian expats have more than 50 years of experience working with the food of the Gaúcha culture.

What to expect: This two-story brew pub, overlooking the restored Bridge of Lions, makes six varieties of beer and serves New World cuisine, indoors or out on the balcony. There's a full-service bar and live entertainment Thur., Fri. and Sat. evenings. Open for …