AMSTERDAM RESTAURANT & HOOKAH LOUNGE

American and Mediterranean dishes made from homestyle recipes include hummus, gyros, kabobs, salmon burgers and cheese steak sandwiches. BW. L & D, daily. 11380 Beach Blvd., Ste. 2. 997-6062. $$

BISTRO 41°

(F) Casual dining features fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch dishes in a relaxing atmosphere. TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3563 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104. 446-9738. $

BLUE BAMBOO

Contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine includes rice-flour calamari, seared Ahi tuna, pad Thai. Street eats: barbecue duck, wonton crisps. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 3820 Southside Blvd. 646-1478. $$

CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE

(F) Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas, hot dogs and Italian beef dishes from Chicago’s Comastro family, serving authentic Windy City favorites for more than 25 years. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy. 731-9797. $$$

EL POTRO

(F) Family-friendly and casual, El Potro cooks it all fresh and made-to-order — fast, hot and simple. Daily specials and a buffet are at most locations. BW. L & D, daily. 5871 University Blvd. W., 733-0844. 11380 Beach Blvd., 564-9977. (For more locations, visit elpotrorestaurant.com) $

EUROPEAN STREET

(F) Best of Jax 2009 winner. See San Marco. 5500 Beach Blvd. 398-1717. $

HALA CAFE & BAKERY

(F) This Jacksonville institution — since 1975 — serves house-baked pita bread, kabobs, falafel, tabouli and a daily lunch buffet. Best of Jax 2009 winner. The adjacent store carries global delicacies. TO, BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4323 University Blvd. S. 733-5141. $$

LA NOPALERA

(F) Best of Jax 2009 winner. See Intracoastal. 8206 Philips Hwy. 732-9433. $

THE MUDVILLE GRILLE

(F) Chargrilled burgers, steaks and fresh seafood. Family friendly. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 3105 Beach Blvd. 398-4326. $

SHULA’S 347 GRILL

 (F) In Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel. Seafood, gourmet salads and Black Angus beef — the same cuts popular at Coach Don Shula’s Steakhouses. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd. 642-0063. $$$

SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE

Stylish yet simple gastropub features Southern-style cuisine made with a modern twist: Dishes are paired with international wines and beers, including a large selection of craft and IPA brews. FB. L & D, daily. 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16. 538-0811. $$

TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA

(F) In Tinseltown. New York-style thin crust, brick-oven-cooked pizzas (gluten-free), calzones and sandwiches, of Thumann’s no-MSG meats and Grande cheeses. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2. 565-1999. $$

WASABI JAPANESE BUFFET

(F) Best of Jax 2009 winner. AYCE sushi and two items from teppanyaki grill are included in buffet price. FB. L & D, daily. 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138C. 363-9888. $$