BEACHES

Beaches
(All locations are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)

3RD STREET DINER
223 Ninth Ave. S., 270-0080
Greek/American fare served for more than 11 years, features a variety of homestyle dishes: gyros, ribs, lamb, liver and onions. Specialty desserts, too.
$ FB K TO B L D Daily

A LA CARTE
331 First Ave. N., 241-2005
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. Gluten-free options are available and some of the menu items are available in the shop.
$$ TO L Thur.-Tue.

AL’S PIZZA
303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0002
2013 Best of Jax winner
Folio Weekly readers often vote for Al’s for Best Pizza in our annual Best of Jax poll. Celebrating more than 20 years and seven locations, Al’s offers a selection of New York-style and gourmet pizzas. All-day happy hour Mon.-Thur.
$ FB K TO L D Daily

ANGIE’S GROM SUBS
204 Third Ave. S., 246-7823
2013 Best of Jax winner
This little sister to the original Angie’s serves a variety of subs, with the freshest ingredients.
$ BW TO L D Daily

ANGIE’S SUBS
1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519
2013 Best of Jax winner
Home of the original baked sub, Angie’s has been serving a variety of subs, made with the freshest ingredients, to devoted locals for more than 25 years. One word: Peruvian. In addition to hot or cold subs, Angie’s offers huge salads and blue-ribbon iced tea.
$ BW TO L D Daily

AZUREA
1 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-7402
Located within the One Ocean Resort hotel, Azurea offers elegant oceanfront dining with a menu influenced by flavors of Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. An extensive wine list is offered.
$$$$ FB K B L D Daily

BAGEL WORLD
2202 Third St. S., 246-9988
This cozy little place offers a breakfast special (eggs, ham and cheese) and a variety of coffees and juices. And, of course, bagels.
$ TO B L Daily

BEACH DINER
501 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-6500
This locally owned diner has indoor and outdoor seating and Southern comfort menu items including fresh seafood, sandwiches and hot lunch specials. For late-sleeping beach bums, cooked-to-order breakfast is available all day.
$ K B R L Daily

BEACH HUT CAFÉ
1281 Third St. S., 249-3516
Celebrating more than 25 years in the biz, Beach Hut Café often wins the Best Breakfast category in our Best of Jax readers poll. The full breakfast menu is served all day (featuring some darn good grits), and hot plate specials are offered Mon.-Fri. Expect a wait on weekends — this place packs out.
$ K TO B R L Daily

BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET
120 Third St. S., 444-8862
A full fresh seafood market, Beachside also serves a lunch and dinner menu featuring seafood baskets, fish tacos, daily fish specials and Philly cheesesteaks. There are tables indoors and on the second-floor open-air deck, with a great view of downtown Jax Beach.
$$ BW K TO L D Daily

BILLY’S BOAT HOUSE GRILL
2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771
Located at Beach Marine with a view of the Intracoastal Waterway, Billy’s Boat House focuses on fresh local seafood and hand-trimmed steaks. There’s trivia every Mon., and oyster and wing specials every Thur. Live entertainment is featured Wed.-Sun.
$$ FB K R, Sat.-Sun.; L D Daily

BLUE WATER ISLAND GRILL
205 First St. N., 249-0083
This casual spot features American fare with a Caribbean soul. There’s live music on the weekends, too.
$$ FB K L D Tue.-Sun.

BONGIORNO’S PHILLY STEAK SHOP
2294 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 246-3278
Jeff and Deanna Bongiorno of South Philly have brought the Northeast to Jax — the Amoroso rolls are flown in from Philly and the chipped ribeye comes from South Jersey. Sandwiches, wraps, burgers and dogs, too.
$$ BW K TO L D Daily

BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q
1266 Third St. S., 249-8704
1307 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 270-2666
See Northside.
$ FB K TO L D Daily

BREEZY COFFEE SHOP CAFE
235 Eighth Ave. S., 241-2211
Casual, family-owned coffee shop serves fresh baked goods and a variety of espressos and locally roasted coffees, plus vegan and gluten-free options. Sandwiches, salads, local beer, wine and mimosas, too. Relax indoors or outside.
$ BW K TO B R L Daily

BUDDHA THAI BISTRO
301 10th Ave. N., 712-4444
The proprietors of this Thai restaurant are from Thailand, and every dish is made with fresh ingredients from tried-and-true recipes, beautifully presented.
$$ FB TO L D Daily

BURRITO GALLERY EXPRESS
1333 Third St. N., 242-8226
2013 Best of Jax winner
Burrito Gallery’s kid sister Burrito Express is mostly take-out, featuring the same great chow and fast service.
$ BW TO L D Daily

CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA
127 First Ave. N., 249-3322
Campeche Bay has repeatedly won our readers’ poll awards for Best Mexican Restaurant, Best Fajitas and Best Margaritas. Customers favor chili rellenos, tamales, fajitas, enchiladas, fish tacos, fried ice cream and homemade margaritas — to say nothing of the two daily happy hours.
$$ FB K D Nightly

CASA MARIA
2429 Third St. S., 372-9000
This family-owned-and-operated restaurant offers authentic Mexican food, including fajitas and seafood dishes, as well as a variety of hot sauces — ones made in-house. The specialty is tacos de asada.
$ FB K L D Daily

CASA MARINA INN & RESTAURANT
691 First St. N., 270-0025
The historic 1924 restaurant is the oldest structure in Jax Beach; dine indoors, on the verandah or in the oceanfront courtyard. The daily menu features crab cakes, Kobe sliders, and homemade breads. Lunch includes salads, burgers, tacos and sandwiches. Penthouse Lounge offers a martini bar and a terrific view of the Atlantic Ocean.
$$ FB R, Sun.; L Tue.-Fri.; D Nightly

CINOTTI’S BAKERY, DELI & BOUTIQUE
1523 Penman Rd., 246-1728
2013 Best of Jax winner
Four generations of Cinottis have been serving the Beaches since 1964, offering cakes for all occasions, pies, breads and desserts by the caseful, as well as party trays. The deli features bagels and breads for breakfast items, plus lunch items like chicken salad, corned beef and club sandwiches, made with baked-right-there bread choices.
$ K TO B R L Tue.-Sat.

COL. MUSTARD’S PHABULOUS PHAT BURGERS
1722 Third St. N., 247-5747
The Colonel serves up some of the region’s best (and biggest) hamburgers, with a side of attitude. Breakfast is served all day, featuring five-egg omelets and French toast.
$ K TO B L D Daily

CRUISERS GRILL
319 23rd Ave. S., 270-0356
2013 Best of Jax winner
Locally owned and operated for more than 15 years — Bobby Handmaker is a pro — this casual restaurant serves half-pound burgers, fish sandwiches, big salads, award-winning cheddar fries and sangria.
$ BW K L D Daily

CULHANE’S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE
967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595
Bite Club certified
An upscale Irish pub and restaurant owned and managed by four sisters from County Limerick, Ireland, Culhane’s menu includes favorites like shepherd’s pie and corned beef, and their gastropub menu takes customers to new culinary heights.
$$ FB K R Sat. & Sun.; L Mon.-Sat.; D Tue.-Sun.

D&LP SUBS
1409 Third St. S., 247-4700
This sub place in Jax Beach offers a variety of subs, gourmet salads, wings, pizzas with all the toppings, and pasta dinners.
$ K TO L D Daily

DA BIG KAHUNA
528 First St. N., 595-5613
The food is fresh, fast and casual — large apps to share, burgers, sandwiches, seafood, wings, pizzas. The South Pacific Island-style atmosphere is sweetened with exotic tropical drinks like Blue Hawaii, Piña Colada and Hawaiian Punch.
$$ FB L D Daily

DaVINCI’S PIZZA
469 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-2001
DaVinci’s customers are loyal to this family-owned-and-operated pizzeria, which uses fresh, quality ingredients for its pies. Free beaches area delivery.
$$ BW TO L D Tue.-Sun.

DELICOMB DELICATESSEN & ESPRESSO BAR
1131 Third St. N., 372-4192
Family-owned-and-operated deli makes everything with natural and organic ingredients, with no hydrogenated oils or high-fructose corn syrup. Granola, tuna salad, kimchee, wraps and spicy panini melts are on the varied menu, as are coffees from Strongtree and George Howell Coffee Company. Wi-Fi, too.
$ TO B L D Tue.-Sun.

DIRTY REDS’
1451 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 372-9438
Casual Cajun/Creole/Southern fare: shrimp & grits, po’boys, smoked ribs & brisket, red beans & rice. Sides: jalapeño mac-n-cheese, beer-braised collards, corn maque choux, candied yams, smoked baked beans. BOGO select draft and house wines daily 4-7 p.m.
$$ BW K D Tue.-Sun.

DWIGHT’S MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO
1527 Penman Rd., 241-4496
This small, cozy bistro next to Cinotti’s Bakery specializes in hand-rolled pasta and grilled vegetables. Owner and Chef Dwight DeLude, member of La Chaine des Rotisseurs, prepares meals in his exhibition kitchen and all dishes, including sea scallops and the popular crab cakes, include pasta and veggies. With limited seating, reservations are suggested.
$$$$ BW D Tue.-Sat.

EL POTRO
1553 Third St. N., 241-6910
Family-friendly and casual, El Potro cooks everything fresh and made-to-order — fast, hot and simple. It’s a friendly place — there’s even a photo of an ICE agent on the wall! Daily specials and a buffet are featured at most locations.
$ FB L D Daily

ELEVEN SOUTH
216 11th Ave. S., 241-1112
An elegant addition to the Jax Beach dining scene, Eleven South serves New American eclectic cuisine. In addition to a mesquite grill and courtyard dining, Eleven South offers a selection of fine wines.
$$$ FB L Tue.-Fri.; D Daily

ELLEN’S KITCHEN
1824 S. Third St., Pablo Plaza, 246-1572
Serving the Beaches since 1962, this busy kitchen offers a full breakfast all day, one famous for its homemade sausage gravy and hash browns. For lunch, there’s a sandwiches, BLTs and patty melts. There’s usually a line for breakfast on weekends.
$ TO B L Daily

ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY
1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337
2013 Best of Jax winner
This popular restaurant serves gastropub fare like soups, salads, flatbreads and specialty sandwiches, including BarBe-Cuban and beer dip. Craft beers, too — ask how you can sign up for brew groups.
$ FB K L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly

EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ
922 Beach Blvd., 249-3001
2013 Best of Jax winner
With more than 130 imported beers, and 20 on tap, European Street knows its beers and ales. The sandwich menu includes the classic Reuben and overstuffed sandwiches. The Listening Room features local and national Americana artists. Outside seating is available at some locations.
$ BW K L D Daily

FIREHOUSE SUBS
1234 Beach Blvd., 339-0312
233 Third St., Neptune Beach, 249-6013
See Mandarin.
$ K TO L D Daily

FIRST WATCH
544 Marsh Landing Pkwy., Ste. 4, 834-3789
Breakfast includes all the favorites: French toast, egg dishes, pancakes, sides. Lunch offers sandwiches and salads.
$ K B L Daily

THE FISH COMPANY RESTAURANT
725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach, 246-0123
Bite Club certified
This restaurant and oyster bar in North Beach Center serves fresh local seafood including Mayport shrimp and oysters, crab and lobster. Patio seating is available and there’s an all-day happy hour every Sun.; Oyster Night specials are Tue. and Wed.
$$ FB K L D Daily

FIVE GUYS FAMOUS BURGERS & FRIES
311 Third St. N., 694-0374
2013 Best of Jax winner
See Orange Park.
$ TO L D Daily

FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR
207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680
This funky spot, in the old Sun Dog, serves a fusion of Latin American and Southwestern-influenced fare, with tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana sandwiches and more. More than 100 tequilas are served. Outdoor seating available. Live music Thur.-Sun.
$ FB L D Daily

FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB
177 Sailfish Dr. E., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293
If Rachael Allen and Johnny Cash had a baby and he grew up to be a chef, this would be his menu: variations on corned beef hash, black and white puddings, bangers and mash.
$$ FB TO R Sun.

THE GOURMET GROUPER
363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 13, Atlantic Beach, 372-4061
The seafood market has ready-made gourmet dishes of the freshest seafood available, local and regional, including octopus, Maryland crabs, crawfish and stone crabs. Beef, artisan cheeses and homemade-style pickles, too. Soups and chowders, farm-to-table produce as well as a wine selection.
$$ BW TO L D Tue.-Sun.

THE HALF MOON RAW BAR
1289 Penman Rd., 372-0549
This real raw bar features oysters, shrimp, clams, crawfish, burgers and daily chef’s specials. Plus they shuck your oysters for you.
$$ FB K TO L D Tue.-Sun.

HAPPY CUP FROZEN YOGURT
299 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 2, Atlantic Beach, 372-4059
It’s self-serve frozen yogurt made with organic ingredients and flavored with real fruit, the yogurts can be mixed, matched and crowned with favorites from the toppings bar.
$ TO Daily

HERO’S 19TH HOLE
605 S. Penman Rd., 249-0761
Inside Jax Beach Golf Course clubhouse, this casual spot has an expanded breakfast menu, lunch and drink specials, plus burgers and hot dogs. Dollar drafts are featured and trivia is played every Wed.
$$ FB K B L Daily, D Fri.-Sat.

HOT DOG HUT
1439 Third St. S., 247-3641
This spot serves a vast selection of dogs and sausages, and a variety of toppings, as well as hamburgers, beer-battered onion rings and seasoned French fries.
$ BW TO B L Daily

HURRICANE GRILL WINGS
628 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Neptune Beach, 247-3031
See Baymeadows.
$ FB K TO L D Daily

ICHIBAN JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
675 Third St. N., 247-4688
Ichiban provides three distinct dining areas: the teppan or hibachi tables, where you can watch the chef prepare your food; the sushi bar; and Western-style seating with a menu of tempura and teriyaki dishes. Japanese plum wine is served.
$$ FB K L D Daily

JASON’S DELI
2230 Third St. S., 246-7585
See Southside.
$$ BW K TO B L D Daily

JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES
363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, Atlantic Beach, 246-2033
Wildly popular in college towns, Jimmy Johns has been serving gourmet subs and sandwiches since 1983, using fresh breads, meats and cheeses in tandem with lettuce, tomatoes and dressings to produce damn good subs. Totally Tuna, J.J.B.L.T. and Club Lulu are among the choices. Friendly delivery, too.
$ TO L D Daily

JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT
30 Ocean Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 270-1122
For 58 years, Joseph’s has been family-owned-and-operated. In addition to hot pasta dishes, gourmet pizzas and veal entrées, Joseph’s has an extensive beer and wine selection. Open Mon. from Memorial Day to Labor Day at the beach.
$$ BW TO L D Daily

KAMIYA 86
1286 Third St. S., Jax Beach, 853-6602
This restaurant and bar features new Asian fusion cuisine, sushi — takka don, octopus, red clam, eel — and Thai dishes, like panang curry. Noodle and rice dishes.
$$ FB TO L D Daily

KC CRAVE
1161 Beach Blvd., 595-5660
In the former Giovanni’s Restaurant, this upscale place has an innovative fresh take on American fusion, featuring small plates, slow-roasted meats, creative toppings, and a big-city bar with a state-of-the-art Tap Room upstairs. Chris Jones and Andy Viola, late of Bonefish Grill, offer a neat twist: Pour your own beer from the digital beer taps at your table. Nice. And there’s an onsite herb garden, too. Live music Thur.-Sat.
$$$ FB R Sun.; D Nightly

LANDSHARK CAFE
1728 Third St. N., 246-6024
Locally owned and operated, this popular place serves fresh, right-off-the-boat local seafood, fish tacos, houseground burgers, wings, handcut fries and tater tots. Daily specials. Live music every weekend.
$$ FB K L D Daily; R Sun.

LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1222 Third St. S., 372-4495
See Mandarin.
$$ FB TO L D Daily

LARRY’S GIANT SUBS
657 Third St. N., 247-9620
See Orange Park.
$ K TO B L D Daily

LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR
200 First St., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 249-2922
A beaches landmark, Lillie’s serves locally roasted coffee, eggs, bagels, flatbreads sandwiches, salads and desserts. Dine indoors or out, with patio and courtyard seating. Live music every Fri.-Sat.
$$ BW TO B L D Daily

THE LOOP PIZZA GRILL
211 Third St., Neptune Beach, 241-8476
The Loop has been serving made-to-order pizza, wraps, fire-grilled items and truly great burgers for more than 30 years. It started here and now there are nine locally, 14 overall. One lifeguard we know just lives for the vanilla milkshakes.
$ BW K TO L D Daily

LYNCH’S IRISH PUB
514 N. First St., 249-5181
Lynch’s serves a fresh green menu: corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, and fish and chips. There are 50 imported and domestic draft beers on tap.
$$ FB L D Daily

MAPLE STREET BISCUIT COMPANY
410 Third St. N., 853-5688
See San Marco.
$ TO B L Mon.-Sat.; D Fri. & Sat.

MARIO’S AT THE BEACH
1830 Third St. N., 246-0005
This casual, family-friendly restaurant serves New York-style pizzas, stromboli and hot pasta dishes as well as homemade sauces, veal, shrimp and vegetarian dishes. Dine indoors or out on the patio.
$$$ FB L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly

MARLIN MOON GRILLE
1183 Beach Blvd., 372-4438
The sportfishing themed restaurant has fresh crab cakes — owner Gary Beach’s from Maryland’s Eastern Shore — and burgers, daily specials, craft beers, Orange Crushes and fresh-cut fries. Lots of TVs to watch all the Maryland teams, too.
$$ FB K TO R Sun.; D Wed.-Mon.

MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS
1018 Third St. N., Ste. 2, 241-5600
Bite Club certified 2013 Best of Jax winner
This psychedelic spot serves gourmet pizzas, hoagies and salads. Pies range from the Mighty Meaty to vegetarian pizzas like the Kosmic Karma. Mellow Mushroom offers 35 beers on tap and a full bar. Happy hour is held all day, every day. Live music is featured at three locations.
$ BW K TO L D Daily

METRO DINER
1534 Third St. N., 853-6817
2013 Best of Jax winner
See San Marco.
$$ R B L Daily

MEZZA RESTAURANT & BAR
110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573
This near-the-ocean eatery (in Beaches Town Center) has been around more than 20 years, serving casual bistro fare like gourmet wood-fired pizzas to nightly specials. Dine indoors or out on the patio. Musical happy hour Tue. and Thur. Valet parking.
$$$ FB K D Mon.-Sat.

MILANO’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA
1504 Third St. N., 339-0909
Casual, family-owned restaurant and pizzeria serves homestyle Italian fare, thin-crust New York-style pizzas, veal and baked dishes. Daily delivery service.
$$ FB K TO L D Daily

MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR
1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636
2013 Best of Jax winner
This funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork and Carolina-style barbecue along with Delta fried catfish. Live national and local blues acts perform.
$$ FB K TO L D Daily

MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN
1850 S. Third St., 246-1070
For more than 25 years, Monkey’s Uncle has served pub grub, including burgers, sandwiches, seafood and wings. Dine inside or out on the patio. Karaoke is held every Wed., Sat. and Sun.
$ FB TO L D Daily

MSHACK
299 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-2599
2013 Best of Jax winner
Brothers David and Matthew Medure are flippin’ burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes and more familiar fare at moderate prices. Dine indoors or outside for great people-watching at Beaches Town Center.
$$ BW L D Daily

NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE
2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300
2013 Best of Jax winner
The cuisine features local fare and innovative dishes with a Caribbean flavor, served in an island atmosphere overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Dine inside or out on the tiki deck. Live music every night. Valet parking Wed.-Sun.
$$ FB K L D Wed.-Sun.; D Mon. & Tue.

NORTH BEACH BISTRO
725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105
Bite Club certified
This casual neighborhood eatery serves hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood and a tapas menu. An extensive wine list and happy hour are offered. Live entertainment is presented Tues., Thur.-Sat.
$$$ FB K R Sun.; L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly

NORTH BEACH FISH CAMP
100 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-3474
Ben and Liza Groshell bring their Palm Valley Fish Camp vibe smack dab in the middle of the Beaches Town Center, with a roof-top bar and ocean view. Fresh, creative Southern fare, fresh seafood, and bread pudding.
$$ L Wed.-Sun.; D Nightly

OCEAN 60 RESTAURANT, WINE BAR & MARTINI ROOM
60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060
2013 Best of Jax winner
Continental cuisine, fresh seafood, nightly dinner specials and a seasonal menu in a formal dining room or the more casual Martini Room. Local artists are featured, along with live Latin and blues.
$$$ FB D Mon.-Sat.

OFF THE HOOK BAR & GRILLE
333 N. First St., 372-4525
This seafood spot also serves burgers, sandwiches and Mexican dishes. Live music and outdoor seating.
$ BW L D Daily

OHANA HAWAIIAN SHAVED ICE
469 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach, 249-0555
The delicately shaved ice is served in 52 flavors, made without corn syrup, some without sugar. There are also crab cakes sandwiches and salads with mango salsa.
$ TO Tue.-Sun.

PANERA BREAD
2104 Third St. S., 246-6688
See Baymeadows.
$$ TO L D Daily

PETERBROOKE CHOCOLATIER
363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 246-0277
See Amelia Island.
$$ TO Daily

PHILLY’S FINEST CHEESESTEAKS & PIZZA
1527 N. Third St., 241-7188
This casual restaurant serves authentic Philly cheesesteaks made with Amoroso’s bread and steaks flown in direct from Philadelphia. The Ice Bar features a wide selection of beer.
$ BW L D Daily

THE PIER CANTINA & SANDBAR
412 N. First St., 246-6454
The casual oceanfront restaurant offers a Mexican-influenced menu. Downstairs in the Sandbar, there’s live music Tue.-Sun. Dine indoors or on the oceanfront patio. Happy hour Mon.-Fri.
$$$ FB L D Daily

THE PITA PIT
500 Third St. N., 685-4567
See Fleming Island.
$ TO B L D Daily

POE’S TAVERN
363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637
Named for Baltimore’s own macabre poet Edgar Allan Poe, the American gastropub has 50-plus beers, gourmet hamburgers, ground in-house and cooked to order, along with hand-cut French fries, fish tacos, entrée-size salads, Edgar’s Drunken Chili and a daily fish sandwich special.
$$ FB K L D Daily

RAGTIME TAVERN & SEAFOOD GRILL
207 Atlantic Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 241-7877
In business for 30 years now, this popular seafood restaurant has received numerous awards in Folio Weekly’s Best of Jax readers poll. Menu items include blackened snapper, sesame tuna and the Ragtime shrimp. There’s a daily happy hour and live entertainment Wed.-Sun.
$$ FB L D Daily

RENNA’S PIZZA
592 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 273-3113
See Mandarin.
$$ FB K TO L D Daily

ROYAL PALM VILLAGE WINE & TAPAS
296 Royal Palms Dr., Atlantic Beach, 372-0052
Locally owned and operated, this spot offers more than 1, 200 bottles of fine wine, 200 bottles of beer and 15 rotating microbrewed draft beers to pair with the chef’s creative tapas.
$$ BW D Mon.-Sat.

ROY’S HAWAIIAN FUSION CUISINE
2400 S. Third St., Ste. 101, 241-7697
High-end dining with friendly aloha service, Roy’s serves Hawaiian fusion with Asian aromatics using fresh local ingredients, European sauces and bold Asian spices.
$$$$ FB K D Nightly

SAFE HARBOR SEAFOOD MARKET & RESTAURANT
4378 Ocean St., Mayport Village, 246-4911
No doubt the seafood’s fresh — the boats unload at the dock. Whatever Safe Harbor sells in the market — shrimp, oysters, clams and scallops — they’ll cook to order. There are tables inside and out on the dock overlooking the confluence of the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean.
$$ BW TO L D Tue.-Sun.

SALA PHAD THAI
1716 Third St. N., 246-7490
The casual Thai place, family-owned-and-operated, has extensive menus, including spring rolls, fried squid, beef with oyster sauce and a variety of curried dishes. Vegan-friendly: bean curd delight, noodles and veggies.
$$ TO L D Daily

SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK
1018 Third St. N., 372-4456
2013 Best of Jax winner
Salt Life offers a wide array of specialty menu items, including the signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos and local fried shrimp, served in a contemporary open-air space.
$$ FB K TO L D Daily

SEAFOOD KITCHEN
31 Royal Palms Dr. (off Atlantic Boulevard), Atlantic Beach, 241-8470
Serving seafood in Atlantic Beach for more than 20 years, Seafood Kitchen offers reasonable meals in a no-frills atmosphere. The emphasis is on fresh local seafood prepared to order, with a wide variety of dishes served.
$ BW TO L D Daily

THE SHIM SHAM ROOM
333 First St. N., Ste. 150, 372-0781
2013 Best of Jax winner
This joint in the heart of Jax Beach’s entertainment district offers a seasonal menu of “cheap eats”: tasty bar bites like chicken and waffles, badass fries and tacos. There’s live music of one kind or another most nights, and plenty of libations to add to a party vibe.
$$ FB D Nightly

SINGLETON’S SEAFOOD SHACK
4728 Ocean St., Mayport Village, 246-4442
Just steps from the Mayport ferry, this ramshackle haunt has been serving seafood to locals, fisherman and Navy men and women since the ’60s. Customer favorites include fried shrimp dinner and blackened or grilled fish. Dine inside or on the enclosed porch right on the St. Johns River — literally. You can watch pelicans and otters play.
$ FB K TO L D Daily

SLIDERS SEAFOOD GRILLE & OYSTER BAR
218 First St., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 246-0881
Sliders offers a beach-casual atmosphere for lovers of fresh fish. Customer favorites include fish tacos and gumbo. The dessert menu features Key lime pie and homemade ice cream sandwiches.
$$ FB K L Sat. & Sun.; D Nightly

SMASHBURGER
630 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 241-2666
Do-it-yourself burgers and chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, salads, sides and fries are served at this popular beach spot.
$ BW TO K L D Daily

SMOOTHIE KING
1020 S. Third St., 246-6336
2013 Best of Jax winner
See Baymeadows.
$ TO Daily

SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE
111 Beach Blvd., 482-1000
2013 Best of Jax winner
Sneakers offers a full bar (with more than 20 beers on tap), TV screens covering entire walls and cheerleaders serving the food. Happy hour Mon.-Fri.
$ FB K L D Daily

SOUP’S ON JACKSONVILLE
645 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 387-9394
These casual spots have good-for-you soups, sandwiches and salads without the usual fat and salt, but with plenty of flavor. Hot and cold gourmet seafood and meat dishes, as well as vegetarian and vegan selections. There are fresh and frozen soups for take-out.
$ TO L D Daily

SUN DELI
1011 S. Third St., 270-1040
Traditional subs like Reubens, triple-decker and chicken club, as well as build-your-own from corned beef, salami, pastrami, turkey and liverwurst. Signature subs include the Radical Side (tuna salad, egg salad, American cheese, lettuce, tomato) or 9.0 (Philly-style steak, American cheese, bacon, pepperoni, blackened seasoning). Salads and soups.
$ TO L D Mon.-Sat.

TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA
1712 Beach Blvd., 249-8226
2013 Best of Jax winner
Fresh, Baja-style fare with a focus on fish tacos, tequila (more than 135 kinds) and mezcal (20 and counting). Menu highlights include bangin’ shrimp, carne asada and carnitas, as well as daily fresh fish selections.
$$ FB K R Sat. & Sun.; L D Tue.-Fri.

TAMA’S SUSHI RESTAURANT
106 First St., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 241-0099
This casual beach restaurant features a full sushi bar, and tempura, teriyaki and katsu dishes. Sake is served.
$ BW D Tue.-Sun.

TIDES BEACH BAR & GRILLE
1515 N. First St., 241-2311
This spot in Hampton Inn offers casual, beach-vibed dining inside and out, with a great ocean vista.
$ BW L D Daily

TOMO JAPANESE CUISINE & ART
1253 Penman Rd., 372-4369
Fresh, authentic, upscale Japanese cuisine — it’s Japanese-owned. Fresh handmade sushi, hibachi grill items and homemade-style dishes.
$$ FB K D Nightly

THE WINE BAR
320 N. First St., 372-0211
The casual neighborhood wine bar has a wide variety of wine, beer, appetizers and cigars. Live music is Fri.-Sun. and wine tastings are offered.
$ BW D Nightly

WIPEOUTS GRILL
1585 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 247-4508
This casual, beachy sports place serves burgers, wings, fish tacos and plenty of cold beer — wine, too — in a relaxing atmosphere.
$ FB K TO R, Sun.; L D Daily

YOBE FROZEN YOGURT
311 N. Third St., Ste. 104, 853-6583
544 Marsh Landing Pkwy., Ste. 1, 280-9652
309 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 246-0080
Choose from 30-plus flavors of fat-free frozen yogurt and 9 kinds of smoothies, made with lowfat milk and no artificial sweeteners. Toppings: fresh fruit, nuts, granola, cereal, chocolate, sprinkles.
$ TO Daily

ZETA
131 First Ave. N., 372-0727
This place features tapas and sharing plates, flats, salads, sandwiches, burgers. Late-night upscale urban fusion.
$$ FB L D Daily