b.b.’s

(F) A bistro menu is served in an upscale atmosphere, featuring almond-crusted calamari, tuna tartare and wild mushroom pizza. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; brunch & D, Sat. 1019 Hendricks Ave. 306-0100. $$$

BISTRO AIX

(F) Best of Jax 2009 winner. French and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, featuring an award-winning wine list, wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, grilled steaks, seafood. Indoor and outdoor dining. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 1440 San Marco Blvd. 398-1949. $$$

BISTRO 41

(F) Omelets, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, Metro Creations and Bistro Bites. Low carb dishes. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3563 Philips Highway, Ste. 104. 446-9738. $$

CHECKER BBQ & SEAFOOD

(F) Chef Art Jennette serves barbecue, seafood and comfort food, including pulled-pork, fried white shrimp and fried green tomatoes. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 3566 St. Augustine Rd. 398-9206. $

EUROPEAN STREET

(F) Best of Jax 2009 winner serves up big sandwiches, soups and desserts along with more than 100 varieties of bottled and on-tap beer. BW. L & D, daily. 1704 San Marco Blvd. 398-9500. $

THE GROTTO

(F) Best of Jax 2009 winner. Wine by the glass. A tapas-style menu includes a cheese plate, empanadas bruschetta, and chocolate fondue. BW. 2012 San Marco Blvd. 398-0726. $$

HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE

(F) Authentic Latin American fine dining: picadillo, ropa vieja, churrasco tenderloin steak, Cuban sandwiches. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, FB. 2578 Atlantic Blvd. 399-0609. $

KIRIN SUSHI

(F) On San Marco Square. New name and all-new sushi menu. Dine under neon in a cool atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 1950 San Marco Blvd., Ste. 1. 399-3305. $$.

LA NOPALERA

(F) Best of Jax 2009 winner. See Intracoastal. 1629 Hendricks Ave. 399-1768. $

LAYLA’S OF SAN MARCO

Fine dining in the heart of San Marco. Traditional Middle Eastern cuisine, served inside or outside on the hookah and cigar patio. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat.; D, Sun. 2016 Hendricks Ave. 398-4610. $$

MATTHEW’S

Chef’s tasting menu or seasonal à la carte menu featuring an eclectic mix of Mediterranean ingredients. Dress is business casual, jackets optional. FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 2107 Hendricks Ave. 396-9922. $$$$

METRO DINER

(F) Best of Jax 2009 winner. Historic 1930s diner offers award-winning breakfast and lunch. Fresh seafood and Southern cooking. Bring your own wine. B & L, daily. 3302 Hendricks Ave. 398-3701. $$

PIZZA PALACE

(F) It’s all homemade from Mama’s award-winning recipes: spinach pizza and chicken-spinach calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 1959 San Marco Blvd. 399-8815. $$

PULP

(F) The juice bar offers fresh juices, froyo (frozen yogurt), teas, coffees made one cup at a time, along with 30 kinds of smoothies. B, L & D, daily. 1962 San Marco Blvd. 396-9222. $

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

A Best of Jax 2009 winner, serving Midwestern prime beef and fresh seafood in an upscale atmosphere. FB. D, daily. 1201 Riverplace Blvd. 396-6200. $$$$

SAKE HOUSE

See Riverside. 1478 Riverplace Blvd. 306-2188. $$

SAN MARCO DELI

(F) The independently owned & operated classic diner serves grilled fish, turkey burgers and lunch meats roasted daily in-house. Vegetarian options, including tempeh, too. Mon.-Sat. 1965 San Marco Blvd. 399-1306. $

TAVERNA SAN MARCO

Tapas, small-plate items, Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas and entrées served in a rustic yet upscale interior. BW, TO. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 1986 San Marco Blvd. 398-3005. $$$