AJ’S ON PARK STREET

AJ’s is a casual barbecue spot serving smoked St. Louis-style ribs, pulled pork, smoked brisket, seafood and dishes made with a Latin touch. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 630 Park St. 598-0188. $$

AL’S PIZZA

(F) Best of Jax 2009 winner. See Beaches. 1620 Margaret St. 388-8384. $

BAKERY MODERNE

(F) This neighborhood bakery specializes in classic pastries, artisanal breads and seasonal favorites. Everything’s made from scratch, including the popular petit fours and custom cakes. B & L, daily. 869 Stockton St., Ste. 6, Riverside. 389-7117. $

COOL MOOSE

(F) Classic sandwiches, eclectic wraps and desserts. An extensive gourmet coffee menu with Green Mountain coffees and frozen coffee drinks. B & L, daily. Brunch, Sun.

2708 Park St. 381-4242. $

CROSS CREEK

(F) See Springfield. 850 S. Lane Ave. 783-9579. $$

EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ

(F) Best of Jax 2009 winner. See San Marco. 2753 Park St. 384-9999. $

GATOR’S DOCKSIDE

(F) See Orange Park. 6677 103rd St., Westside, 777-6135. $$

GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET

(F) This deli, organic and natural grocery, and juice and smoothie bar offers teas, coffees, gourmet cheese and natural, organic and raw items. Grab-and-go sandwiches, salads and sides. Craft beers, organic wines. B, L & D, Mon-Sat.; L, Sun. 2007 Park St. 384-4474. $

HJ’S BAR & GRILL

(F) This new grill serves traditional American fare: burgers, sandwiches, wraps and platters of ribs, shrimp and fish. CM, FB. L & D, Sat. & Sun., D, Mon.-Fri. 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 1. 317-2783. $$

HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET

(F) Dine inside or on the patio. Mediterranean entrées include lamb, and beef gyros. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 2005-1 Park St. 381-9394. $

JACKSONS GRILL

 Locally owned spot has an original menu of fried pickle chips, Rockin’ Ranch burgers, gumbo, sandwiches. BW, TO. B, L & D, daily. 1522 King St. 384-8984. $$

JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILL

(F) A Riverside tradition, serving 60+ fresh deli and grill items, including hot sandwiches. L, Mon.-Fri. 474 Riverside Ave. 356-8055. $

MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ

Smoked meats include wings, pulled pork, Carolina-style pork, brisket, turkey and ribs. Homemade-style sides include green beans, baked beans, red cole slaw and collards. BW, CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4838 Highway Ave., 389-5551

MOON RIVER PIZZA

(F) Best of Jax 2009 winner. See Amelia Island. 1176 Edgewood Ave. S. 389-4442. $

MOSSFIRE GRILL

(F) Southwestern menu with ahi tuna tacos, goat cheese enchiladas and gouda quesadillas. Dine inside or out on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1537 Margaret St. 355-4434. $$

O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB

(F) A tapas-style menu, innovative Irish fare and traditional faves, like lambburger with Stilton crust, Guinness mac & cheese, Shepherd’s pie and fish-n-chips — plus 18 beers on tap. L & D, Thur.-Sun.; D, Mon.-Wed. CM, FB. 1521 Margaret St. 854-9300. $$

PERARD’S PIZZA & ITALIAN CUISINE

(F) Traditional Italian fare is prepared with fresh sauces and dough made from scratch daily, along with a large selection of gourmet pizza toppings. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 11043 Crystal Springs Rd., Ste. 2. 378-8131. $

PERFECT RACK BILLIARDS

(F) Upscale billiards hall has burgers, steak, deli sandwiches, wings. Family-friendly, non-smoking. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 1186 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill. 738-7645. $

PIZZA PALACE

(F) See San Marco. 1526 King St. 384-8722. $

PIZZA PALACE ON THE PARK

 (F) Outdoor seating. 920 Margaret St., Five Points. 598-1212. $$

SAKE HOUSE

(F) Japanese grill and sushi bar features sushi, sashimi, katsu, tempura, hibachi and specialty rolls. CM, BW, sake. L & D, daily. 824 Lomax St. 301-1188. $$

SUMO SUSHI

This new restaurant offers authentic Japanese dishes, from traditional to new entrees and sushi rolls, including spicy sashimi salad, gyoza (pork dumpling), tobiko (flying fish roe) and Rainbow roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail & California roll). BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2726 Park St. 388-8838. $$

SUSHI CAFÉ

(F) Authentic Japanese cuisine with a variety of sushi plus entrees like king salmon, katsu and teriyaki. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2025 Riverside Ave. 384-2888. $$

TIMES GRILL

(F) See Fleming Island. 5149 Normandy Blvd., Ste. 1. 854-7501. $$

TWO DOORS DOWN

(F) This reincarnation of Tad’s offers traditional faves: hotcakes, omelets, burgers, sandwiches, pork chops, liver & onions and Southern fried chicken, plus sides and desserts. CM, TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Fri. 436 Park St. 598-0032. $

WALKERS

 This nightspot has a tapas menu plus a wide variety of wines, served in a rustic, intimate atmosphere. BW. Tue.-Sat. 2692 Post St. 894-7465. $

WASABI JAPANESE BUFFET

(F) AYCE buffet. Sushi bar, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, steak, seafood. BW. L & D, daily. 1014 Margaret St., Ste. 1, Five Points. 301-1199. $$

YOSHI SUSHI

(F) Yoshi Sushi is brand new in 5 Points, offering tempura, hibachi, teriyaki and King salmon and steaks, as well as sweet mango roll, spicy girl roll, dynamite roll and shrimp tempura roll. Delivery is available. BW. L & D, daily. 1003-5 Park St. 356-6666. $$