FOLIOPonte Vedra Beach, Palm Valley, NE St. Johns
(All restaurants are in Ponte Vedra unless otherwise noted.)
619 OCEAN VIEW
619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Sawgrass Marriott, 285-6198
Located at the Cabana Beach Club, 619 Ocean View offers dining with a Mediterranean touch, featuring fresh seafood, grilled steaks and weekly specials. Dine on a balcony over looking the Atlantic Ocean.
$$$ FB D Wed.-Sun.
ALICE & PETE’S PUB
1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Sawgrass Marriott, 285-7777
Inspired by World Golf Hall of Famers Alice and Pete Dye, architects of the Stadium and Valley golf courses, this pub offers a menu of Northeast Florida flavors along with Alice & Pete’s favorites, like Dominican black bean soup and Pete’s bourbon pecan pie. Outside dining available.
$$$ FB L D Daily
AL’S PIZZA
635 A1A N., 543-1494
2013 Best of Jax winner
See Beaches.
$ FB K TO L D Daily
AQUA GRILL
950 Sawgrass Village Dr., 285-3017
Since 1988, this American-eclectic restaurant has served fresh local seafood, aged prime steaks and vegetarian entrées. Patio seating is available. Reservations accepted. Aqua Grill marks its 26th anniversary with a fundraiser benefitting the Child Cancer Fund and Daniel Kids Foundation 1-4 p.m. April 13, with food, auctions and a raffle and music by Not Unheard band.
$$$ FB L D Daily
BARBARA JEAN’S
15 S. Roscoe Blvd., Palm Valley, 280-7522
Barbara Jean’s specializes in easy Southern dining, including legendary crab cakes, seafood, meatloaf and 15 fresh vegetables. Dine indoors or outside, with a real back-to-nature view of the Intracoastal Waterway.
$$-$$$ FB K B Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily
BEACH DINER
880 A1A N., 273-6545
See Beaches.
$ K B R L Daily
BOGEY GRILLE SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT
150 Valley Circle, 285-5524
This family-friendly sports bar offers casual fare, including wings, quesadillas, chicken and burgers.
$$ FB K L D Daily
BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS
880 A1A, Ste. 8, 280-7677
See Intracoastal.
$ BW K TO L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly
CAFFE ANDIAMO
500 Sawgrass Village Dr., 280-2299
The Recupito family’s Caffe Andiamo offers fresh seafood, veal, steak and pizza prepared in a copper wood-burning oven, as well as daily specials. Customer favorites include fracosta loco and cappesanti di mare. Dine on the outdoor patio or inside in the upscale surroundings. 75 wines by the glass.
$$$ FB L D Daily
CLAUDE’S CHOCOLATES
145 Hilden Rd., Ste. 122, 829-5790
Each piece is hand-crafted in the onsite factory, with premium Belgian chocolate and the finest fruits, nuts and spices from around the world. Cookies and popsicles are also available. And Claude’s will ship your order.
$$ TO
DICK’S WINGS & GRILL
100 Marketside Ave., Ste. 301, 829-8134
2013 Best of Jax winner
See Northside.
$ FB K TO L D Daily
ELIZABETH’S CAFÉ
1500 Sawgrass Village Dr., 543-7677
Serving a full breakfast menu and lunch items, this spot in Sawgrass Village specializes in scrambled eggs with Nova Scotia salmon and onions, deli-style sandwiches and espresso drinks. Outside dining is available.
$ K TO B L Daily
FIREHOUSE SUBS
357 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 280-9404
See Mandarin.
$ K TO L D Daily
JJ’S LIBERTY BISTRO
330 A1A N., Ste. 209, 273-7980
Traditional cuisine includes escargot, brie, paté, steak frites, crêpes. Daily specials, pastries and a selection of French wines are featured.
$$ BW L D Mon.-Sat.
LARRY’S GIANT SUBS
830 A1A N., Ste. 6, 273-3993
See Orange Park.
$ K TO B L D Daily
LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE
301 N. Roscoe Blvd., Palm Valley, 285-0139
On the Intracoastal Waterway, Lulu’s can be reached by land or water. The menu offers fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, burgers and specialty salads. Seating is available on the screened waterfront porch.
$$$ FB K TO R Sat.-Sun.; L D daily
MULLIGAN’S PUB
43 PGA Tour Blvd., 285-1506
The Irish pub, at the Hilton Garden Inn, offers a variety of favorites and Irish dishes. Guinness is served.
$$ FB B L D Daily
NAPOLI’S PASTARIA
3787 Palm Valley Rd., Ste. 104, Palm Valley, 273-0006
Napoli’s features a variety of traditional Italian dishes including veal, pasta and traditional hand-tossed and specialty pizzas. Delivery is available.
$$ BW K TO L D Daily
NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS
110 Championship Way, 273-3235
In the Tournament Players Club, Sawgrass clubhouse, Nineteen features more than 230 varieties of wines. The restaurant features an array of freshly prepared American and Continental cuisine, including local seafood, served in an inviting interior or al fresco on the verandah.
$$$ FB L D Daily
PALM VALLEY FISH CAMP
229 N. Roscoe Blvd., Palm Valley, 285-3200
The Groshell family, owners of Marker 32, presents this dining experience on the Intracoastal in Palm Valley, serving dishes made with fresh ingredients, including daily specials. Call in your order and pick it up dockside.
$$$ FB K TO L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly
PETERBROOKE CHOCOLATIER
880 A1A N., 273-7878
See Amelia Island.
$$ TO Daily
PLAYERS CAFÉ
262 Solana Rd., 273-5595
Owners Don and Terri Stanton run a family-friendly place, serving fresh grouper sub, Cuban sandwiches and Philly cheesesteaks. Breakfast served all day.
$$ B L Daily
POPPY’S ITALIANO
832 A1A, Ste. 1, 273-7272
Family-owned-and-operated Poppy’s serves fresh gourmet Italian dishes along with familiar favorites. Dine inside in the relaxed atmosphere, or outdoors; carry out or drive-through.
$$ BW K TO L D Daily
PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE
816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766
Bite Club certified
Named for the rum, Pussers serves innovative Caribbean cuisine and regional favorites, like Jamaican grilled pork ribs, Trinidad smoked duck, lobster macaroni & cheese dinner. Tropical drinks, including Pussers Painkiller, are popular house remedies. Live entertainment on the Upper Deck.
$$ FB K TO L D Daily
RESTAURANT MEDURE
818 A1A N., 543-3797
Chef David Medure creates dishes with a wide range of flavors from around the world. The lounge offers small plates, creative drinks and entertainment, including happy hour twice daily. Live music is presented nightly.
$$$ FB D Mon.-Sat.
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
814 A1A N., Ste. 103, 285-0014
2013 Best of Jax winner
See San Marco.
$$$$ FB D Nightly
SEA PORCH BAR & GRILL
1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Sawgrass Marriott, 285-7777
This oceanfront spot offers casual cuisine — shirt and shoes required, though — served in a nautical atmosphere. Dine indoors or outside on the patio.
$ FB K L D Tue.-Sun.
TABLE 1
330 A1A N., Ste. 208, 280-5515
The upscale, casual restaurant offers a variety of items, from appetizers to entrées to salads, as well as a wine bar featuring an extensive list of wines by the glass.
$$$ FB L D Daily
VERNON’S RESTAURANT
1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Sawgrass Marriott, 280-3405
Bite Club certified
Named for the developer who helped craft TPC Sawgrass golf courses, this new restaurant features fresh Florida seafood, hand-cut chops and a stellar wine list. Happy hour 5-7 p.m. daily, live music 5 p.m. Fridays.
$$$$ FB B Daily; D Nightly
V. KELLY’S GASTROPUB
1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Sawgrass Marriott, 285-7777
The casual fun spot features locally sourced, farmed and fished comfort food.
$$ FB K D Nightly
WOK N ROLL
3791 Palm Valley Rd., Ste. 203, 543-7666
This spot in the Valley serves authentic Chinese cuisine made with fresh ingredients.
$ TO L D Daily
WOODY’S BAR-B-Q
226 Solana Rd., Ste. 1, Palm Valley, 280-1110
See Southside.
$ BW K TO L D Daily
YOBE FROZEN YOGURT
103 Marketside Ave., Ste. 303, 824-2678
See Beaches.
$ TO Daily
ZOËS KITCHEN
240 A1A, Ste. 5, Merchant’s Plaza, 273-1100
Original recipes, with Greek and Mediterranean influences, include homemade, made-to-order sandwiches, grilled feta sandwiches and whole dinners, all available to go. Desserts include homemade ya-yas (a chocolate sheet cake).
$$ K L D Daily
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