FOLIO
AMELIA ISLAND,
FERNANDINA BEACH, YULEE
29 SOUTH
29 S. Third St., 277-7919, 29southrestaurant.com
Located in Fernandina’s historic downtown, this popular bistro’s Chef Scotty Schwartz serves traditional regional cuisine with a modern twist. • $$ L Tue.-Sat.; D Mon.-Sat.; R Sat.
AMELIA ISLAND COFFEE & HOMETOWN GOODS
207 Centre St., 321-2111, ameliaislandcoffee.com
The spot offers fresh-roasted coffee, cappuccino, frozen drinks, sandwiches, soups, baked goods and gelato. • $ TO Daily
ARTE PIZZA
109 N. Third St., 277-1515, artepizzafernandina.com
The wood-fired oven renders specialty pizzas like a traditional Napoli pizzeria, topped with imported cheeses, plum tomatoes and other fresh ingredients. Arté serves authentic Italian dishes like eggplant parmigiana and caprese salad. Outside seating. • $$ TO L Fri.-Sun.; D Wed.-Mon.
BARBERITOS SOUTHWESTERN GRILLE & CANTINA
1519 Sadler Rd., 277-2505
463867 S.R. 200, Ste. 5, Yulee, 321-2240, barberitos.com
The idea is quick serve, not fast food. Specializing in Southwestern fare, Barberitos offers made-to-order fresh faves, like burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos and salads. The salsa is handcrafted from fresh tomatoes, cilantro, onions and peppers. • $$ BW K TO L D Daily
BEACH DINER
2006 S. Eighth St., 310-3750, beachdiner.com
Innovative breakfast: Eggs on the Bayou, fish-n-grits; French toast, riders, omelets. Lunch fare: salads, burgers, sandwiches, shrimp & crabmeat salad. • $$ BW K TO L D Daily
BEECH STREET Bar & Grill
801 Beech St., 572-1390, beechstreetbarandgrill.com
In a restored 1889 home, Chef Charles creates with fresh, local ingredients. Local seafood, handcut Florida steaks, housemade pasta, daily specials, small plates, street food. • $$$-$$$$ FB D Tue.-Sat.; Brunch, D Sun.
BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ
1 S. Front St., Ste. 2, 261-2660
On the water at historic Centre Street’s end, it’s Southern hospitality in an upscale atmosphere; featuring daily specials, fresh local seafood and aged beef. • $$$ FB L D Daily
BRIGHT MORNINGS BISTRO & CAFE
105 S. Third St., 491-1771, brightmorningscafe.com
The small café, hidden behind Amelia SanJon Gallery, serves breakfast sandwiches and bowls, burgers, salads, business lunches, sandwiches. Indoor and outdoor dining; dog-friendly backyard. • $ TO B R L Thur.-Tue.
BURLINGAME Restaurant
20 S. Fifth St., 432-7671, burlingamerestaurant.com
The menu at this brand-new refined casual dining place changes quarterly, focused on elegantly prepared dishes (eight apps, eight mains) made with quality seasonal ingredients. Duck confit, grilled pork chops. • $$$$ BW D Tue.-Sat.
COAST
4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia
Island, 277-1100
It’s a fresh new taste on coastal cuisine with a seasonal menu offering local seafood, steaks, fresh pasta, salads and small plates created with great passion. • $$$ FB B, L, D Daily
CAFE KARIBO
27 N. Third St., 277-5269, cafekaribo.com
Housed in a historic building in downtown Fernandina, family-owned Café Karibo serves worldly taste fare, including made-from-scratch dressings, sauces, salads and desserts, in support of local purveyors and sourcing fresh greens, veggies and seafood. Dine inside or al fresco out under the oak-shaded patio. The microbrew Karibrew Pub offers beer brewed onsite, imports and full bar. Live music Fri.-Sun. • $$ FB K TO R, Sun.; L Daily, D Tue.-Sun. in season
CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY COMPANY
1014 Atlantic Ave., 491-4663, chezlezanbakery.com
European-style breads and pastries, including croissants, muffins and pies are baked daily. Most breads made at Chez Lezan are made without fat or sugar. • $ TO B R L Daily
CIAO ITALIAN BISTRO
302 Centre St., 206-4311, ciaobistro-luca.com
Owners Luca and Kim Misciasci offer fine Italian bistro fare in an intimate, friendly atmosphere. Traditional items include veal piccata, rigatoni Bolognese and antipasto; house specialties include chicken Ciao and homemade-style meat lasagna. • $ L Fri. & Sat.; D Nightly
THE CRAB TRAP
31 N. Second St., 261-4749, ameliacrabtrap.com
For 30-plus years, family-owned-and-operated Crab Trap has been serving fresh local seafood and steaks. Food and drink specials are featured. • $$ FB L D Daily
DAVID’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
802 Ash St., 310-6049, ameliaislanddavids.com
The fine-dining place serves steaks and fresh seafood, like rack of lamb and ribeye, and Chilean sea bass, in an upscale atmosphere by an attentive waitstaff. Chef Wesley Cox has created a new lounge menu. Live music two nights a week. • $$$$ FB D Nightly
DICK’S WINGS & GRILL
474313 E. S.R. 200, 310-6945
450077 S.R. 200, Callahan, 879-0993
2015 Best of Jax winner
See Northside.
EIGHT BURGER BAR & SPORTS LOUNGE
4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., The Ritz-Carlton, 277-1100
The contemporary sports lounge features billiard tables and multiple flatscreen TVs along with classic sports-bar fare. Local craft brews are on tap, and an extensive wine list is offered, along with a variety of cocktails. • $ FB L D Daily
ELIZABETH POINTE Lodge
98 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-4851, elizabethpointelodge.com
Award-winning B&B. Seaside dining, inside or out. Hot buffet breakfast daily. Homestyle soups, sandwiches, desserts. • $$$ BW B L D Daily
GILBERT’S UNDERGROUND KITCHEN
510 S. Eighth St., 310-6374, undergroundkitchen.com
In this neighborhood-driven place, Chef Kenny Gilbert (season seven of Top Chef) serves Deep Southern American cuisine. Dine indoors or out on the patio. • $$ BW K TO L Fri.; D Wed.-Sat. & Mon; R Sun.
GREEN TURTLE TAVERN
14 S. Third St., 321-2324, greenturtletavern.com
Housed in a historic shotgun shack, this local hangout offers Chicago-style Vienna beef hot dogs and pub fare, cold beer and a chill atmosphere. Live music. • $ FB L D Daily
HALFTIME SPORTS BAR & GRILL
320 S. Eighth St., 321-0303
This spot offers sports bar fare including onion rings, spring rolls, burgers, wraps and wings. Plenty of TVs show nearly every sport imaginable. • $ FB L D Daily
THE HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ
7 S. Third St., 321-0707, thehappytomatocafe.com
This historic district restaurant serves fresh salads, deli sandwiches and barbecue – pulled pork, smoked turkey and ribs – in an easy, laid-back atmosphere. Homemade walnut chocolate chunk cookies are a specialty. • $ BW K TO L Mon.-Sat.
HANA SUSHI JAPANESE CUISINE
1930 S. 14th St., 277-8838
Hana’s bright shop offers a sushi bar and a full menu, including teriyaki, tempura, hibachi, katsu, udon and bento boxes. • $$ L D Daily
HOLA CUBAN CAFE
117 Centre St., 321-0163, holacubancafe.com
Tucked away behind the Palace Saloon and owned by real Cubans, Hola serves authentic Cuban sandwiches and Cuban coffee. Dine inside or outside under umbrella tables. Delivery within Downtown Fernandina available. • $ TO L D Daily
JACK & DIANE’S
708 Centre St., 321-1444, jackanddianescafe.com
In a renovated 1887 shotgun home, the café serves favorites: jambalaya, French toast, pancakes and mac-n-cheese. The specialty is crepes, in several varieties. There’s a vegan selection, too. Dine indoors or on a porch overlooking historic downtown Fernandina. • $$ BW K TO B L D Daily
JADE’S BISTRO
1484 Sadler Rd., 321-2777
The menu here is Asian/Thai fusion, and it ranges from traditional General Tso’s chicken to Thai-style mango prawns. • $$ BW TO L D Daily
JOE’S 2ND STREET BISTRO
14 S. Second St., 321-2558, joesbistro.com
Joe’s offers upscale New American fine dining with French, Creole, Asian and low country influences. Seating is available in the dining room, out in the large, New Orleans-style courtyard, or upstairs on the porch with a view of the Intracoastal. • $$ BW L D Wed.-Mon.
KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR
1147 Amelia Plaza, 277-8782, kabukijapanesesteakhouse.com
Kabuki serves certified Angus steaks and fresh seafood all MSG-free. The Japanese dishes and items from the unlimited sushi bar can be customized to suit any taste, and the teppan art of cooking entertains as chefs prepare food before you. • $$ BW TO D Tue.-Sun.
KARIBREW BREW PUB & GRUB
27 Third St. N., Amelia Island, 277-5269, cafekaribo.com
Amelia Island’s first microbrewery, Karibrew is next door to its sister restaurant, Cafe Karibo. Karibrew offers a variety of beers, spirits and pub food. • $$ FB TO R Sun.; L Daily; D Tue.-Sun.
LEDDY’S PORCH
22 S. Third St., 491-3322, floridahouseinn.com
The Florida House Inn has reopened its family-style restaurant, now named for the home’s owner after the Civil War. Chef Marshal Sands serves traditional dishes, like fried chicken and fish-n-grits, as well as Cajun rémoulade, plus cornbread and biscuits. Bottomless mimosas, too. • $$ BW R Sat. & Sun.; L Wed.-Fri.
LULU’S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE
11 S. Seventh St., 432-8394, lulusamelia.com
An innovative lunch menu includes po’boys, salads and seafood little plates served in a historic house. Dinner is fresh local seafood, Fernandina shrimp. Reservations recommended. • $$$ BW K TO R Sun.; L D Tue.-Sat.
MARCHÉ BURETTE
6800 First Coast Hwy., Amelia Island, 491-4834, omnihotels.com
This old-fashioned gourmet food market and deli, in The Spa & Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, offers a Continental breakfast; lunch features flatbreads. • $$$ BW K TO L D Daily
MOON RIVER PIZZA
925 S. 14th St., 321-3400
2015 Best of Jax winner
At this pizzeria, local artists work hangs on the walls and rock music is pumped into the dining room. Northern-style pizzas, available with more than 20 toppings, are served by the pie or the slice. • $ BW TO L D Mon.-Sat.
MUSTARD SEED CAFÉ
833 TJ Courson Rd., 277-3141, nassaushealthfoods.net
Awarded Slow Food First Coast’s Snail of Approval, the casual organic eatery and juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods, offers all-natural, organic items for breakfast, and smoothies, veggie juices and coffees and herbal teas. Daily specials from wild-caught fish and organically raised chicken and produce. • $$ K TO B L Mon.-Sat.
PABLO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
12 N. Second St., 261-0049
Pablo’s is in Fernandina’s historic district and serves authentic Mexican fare like chimichangas, fajitas – and vegetarian dishes. Dine inside or out on the brick patio. • $$ K D Nightly
PARKWAY GRILLE
5517 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6614, parkwaygrille.net
The breakfast and lunch items are prepared daily with fresh ingredients, including a selection of Boar’s Head deli meats, in a bright and casual atmosphere. • $ TO B L Daily
THE PECAN ROLL BAKERY
122 S. Eighth St., 491-9815, thepecanrollbakery.com
This neighborhood bakery features sweet and savory pastries, cookies, cakes and breads. Everything’s made from scratch. • $ TO B L Wed.-Sun.
PI INFINITE COMBINATIONS
19 S. Third St., 432-8535, pi32034.wix.com/piinfinite
It’s all bar service at the New York-style pizza joint. Specialty pizzas, by the 20-inch pie or huge slice, with toppings like sliced truffle mushrooms, whole little neck clams, grapes, foie gras, eggs or shrimp. Dine inside or in the courtyard, featuring a fountain. • $$ BW TO L D Tue.-Sat.
THE PICNIC BASKET
503-A Centre St., 583-0197, thepicnicbasketfernandina.com
The small shop focuses on fresh food, like cheeses, confits, charcuteries and wines. • $$ BW B L D Mon.-Sat.
PLAE
80 Amelia Village Circle, 277-2132, plaefl.net
Bite Club certified
Located in the Spa & Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, this bistro-style venue offers an innovative menu (with such crowd-pleasers as whole fried fish and duck breast), artistic décor and live music Mon.-Sat. Outdoor dining available. • $$$ FB D Nightly
POINTE RESTAURANT
98 S. Fletcher Ave., Amelia Island, 277-4851, elizabethpointelodge.com
Award-winning B&B Elizabeth Pointe Lodge offers elegant seaside dining, now open to the public. Dine indoors or outside. There’s a hot buffet breakfast daily and a full lunch menu. Homestyle soups, specialty sandwiches, desserts, wines and beers. • $$$ BW K B L Daily
SALT
4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., The Ritz-Carlton, 277-1100
2015 Best of Jax winner
Chef de Cuisine Richard Laughlin’s award-winning menu has New American cuisine made with simple elements from the earth and sea, like tuna and watermelon tartare and wagyu ribeye, served in a contemporary coastal setting. An extensive wine list has more than 500 wines. • $$$$ FB D Tue.-Sun.
THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL
12 N. Front St., 277-3811, thesaltypelicanamelia.com
2015 Best of Jax winner
View the sunset over the ICW from the second-story outdoor bar. Owners T.J. and Al feature a menu of local seafood, Mayport shrimp, fish tacos, po’boys and the original broiled cheese oysters. Live music Thur.-Sat. • $$ FB K L D Daily
SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL
1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652, slidersseaside.com
The oceanfront restaurant serves award-winning handmade crab cakes, fresh seafood and fried pickles. Outdoor dining is offered, kids have a beachfront playground. There’s an open-air second floor and balcony. Live music. • $$ FB K L D Daily
THE SURF RESTAURANT & BAR
3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711, thesurfonline.com
Oceanview dining is featured at The Surf, inside or out on the deck. The menu includes steaks, fresh fish and nightly specials, and there’s a Sunday lobster special. Live music. • $$ BW B Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily
TIMOTI’S SEAFOOD SHAK
21 N. Third St., 310-6550, timotis.com
The casual seafood PLACE features fresh, local wild-caught shrimp, fish and oysters, Wraps, salads, tacos and soup, as well as blackboard specials, supporting local fishermen, farmers and brewers and building a sense of community. Dine indoors or out, where’s a pirate ship playground. And a new Five Points location is opening soon. • $ BW K TO L D Daily
TONY’S PIZZA
1425 Sadler Rd., 277-7661, fernandinatonysnewyorkpizza.net
Tony’s serves New York-style brick oven pizza, along with dinner selections (like baked ziti and chicken broccoli alfredo). Subs, salads and wings complete the picture. Free delivery on the island. • $ L D Daily
T-RAY’S BURGER STATION
202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310, traysburgerstation.com
2015 Best of Jax winner
This hidden gem is in an old gas station, but it doesn’t escape the notice of tourists or locals. Family-owned-and-operated for 18 years, T-Ray’s often wins Best Burger on Amelia Island in our Best of Jax reader’s poll, and is known for its blue plate specials. Go for the food, stay for the gossip. • $ BW TO B L Mon.-Sat.
Arlington, Regency
BBQ BARN
14025 Mt. Pleasant Rd., 619-0237, bbqbarnjax.com
This casual place has Southern-style barbecue pork, brisket, turkey, chicken, and chicken wings. Draft beers and wine are available. • $$ BW K TO L D Tue.-Sun.
BLUE BOY SANDWICH SHOP
5535 Ft. Caroline Rd., 743-3515, blueboysandwiches.com
Breakfast and lunch since 1973. Breads are made onsite, as well as subs, camels, salads and desserts. • $ TO B, L D Mon.-Sat.
BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q
8011 Merrill Rd., Ste. 23, 743-3727
See Northside.
BOW LEG’Z
4347 University Blvd. S., 337-1603, bowlegzbbq.com
The menu here is inspired by traditional Southern smoked barbecue with a Caribbean flair, with a twist on savory and sweet that blends in harmony. The family-friendly environment welcomes diners. • $ TO L D Mon.-Sat.
CAFÉ EXPRESS
1706 Southside Blvd., 724-3997, cafeexpress.us
This cozy café offers hot and cold sandwiches as well as breakfast dishes. The homemade potato chips are a specialty. • $ TO B L Mon.-Sat.
COTTEN’S BAR-B-QUE
2048 Rogero Rd., 743-1233
2623 N. Main St., Downtown, 356-8274
Fred Cotten Jr. has been offering his pit-cooked barbecue, at moderate prices in a casual spot, for more than 25 years. All the sauces are made in-house from original recipes. • $ K TO L D Mon.-Sat.
CRAB CREEK CAFÉ
7404 Atlantic Blvd., 724-8050
A seafood shack with a yacht club attitude, Crab Creek Café offers oysters, gator tail, seafood and pasta in a family-friendly atmosphere. • $ K TO L D Daily
DICK’S WINGS & GRILL
9119 Merrill Rd., Ste. 19, 745-9301
2015 Best of Jax winner
See Northside.
EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS
2800 University Blvd. N., 256-7539, einsteinbros.com
With more than 25 varieties of fresh-baked-in-store bagels, Einstein Bros. has breakfast covered. Throw in some egg sandwiches, paninis and wraps, and you’re done. Lunch offers healthful cold sandwiches, melts, soups and salads. Coffees, smoothies and sweet treats complete the menu. • $ TO B L Mon.-Fri.
FIREHOUSE SUBS
4347 University Blvd. S., Ste. 1, 731-1888
13245 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 9, 220-7140
See Mandarin.
FUJI SUSHI
660 Commerce Center Dr., Ste. 155, 722-9988, fujisushiregency.com
A respite from the busy Regency-area bustle, this casual, modern restaurant serves sushi and sashimi, tempura, soups and entrées. • $$ L D Daily
GRINDERS AMERICAN DINER
10230 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 8 & 9, 725-2712, grindersdiner.com
For 30 years, Grinders Café has been serving homestyle veggies, burgers, meatloaf, pork chops, seafood and desserts. • $ K TO B L Daily
THE HOT DOG SPOT & MORE
2771 Monument Rd., Ste. 32, 646-0050, thehotdogspotjax.com
In Cobblestone Crossing, Hot Dog Spot serves sausages, all-beef hot dogs, and items like wings, Philly cheesesteaks and burgers, all cooked to order. • $ K TO L Daily
LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
8818 Atlantic Blvd., 720-0106
2015 Best of Jax winner
See Mandarin.
LARRY’S GIANT SUBS
1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 5, 724-5802
See Orange Park.
MATT’S ITALIAN CUISINE
2771 Monument Rd., Ste. 8, 646-4411, mattsitalian.com
The menu includes pizza, seafood, stromboli and veal, cooked-to order. Delivery is available. • $$ BW TO L D Daily
MILLER’S ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR
9541 Regency Square Blvd. S., 720-0551, millersalehouse.com
The Ale Houses specialize in generous portions and friendly service in a nautical atmosphere. Customer favorites are fresh fish, specialty pastas, and fresh oysters and clams. There are 32 draft beer varieties, along with lots of TVs, pool tables and video games. • $$ FB K L D Daily
THE MUDVILLE GRILLE
1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 1, 722-0008
See San Marco.
NAPOLI’S PIZZA CUISINE
5629 Arlington Rd., 745-1500
This small, family-owned Italian cuisine and pizzeria placed has been serving authentic fare since 2001. • $$ BW K TO L D Mon.-Sat.
NERO’S CAFÉ
3607 University Blvd. N., 743-3141, neroscafe.com
Nero’s has been serving traditional Italian-style food for over 30 years. Along with nightly dinner specials, Nero’s features veal, seafood pasta dishes and New York style pizzas. • $$ FB K TO D Nightly
THE SHEIK SANDWICH DELI
9720 Atlantic Blvd., 721-2660
Family-owned-and-operated, The Sheik restaurants have served Northeast Florida for more than 40 years, offering a full breakfast – from pitas to country plates – and an extensive lunch menu. • $ TO B L D Mon.-Sat.
SONNY’S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q
12719 Atlantic Blvd., 220-9499
See Orange Park.
SOUPLANTATION & SWEET TOMATOES
1115 Mary Susan Dr., (off Atlantic Boulevard), 722-9889, souplantation.com
The 60-foot salad bar has four types of salads, fresh cut vegetables and deli items, pasta salads and a dozen dressings, plus soups, pizza and desserts. • $ TO L D Daily
The STEAKHOUSE @ Gold Club
320 Gen. Doolittle Dr., 645-5500, jacksonvillegoldclub.com
Lunch and dinner specials, free HH buffets Thur. & Fri. • $$$ FB L D Daily
TABOULEH MEDITERRANEAN CAFE
7645 Merrill Rd., Ste. 201, 745-6900, taboulehjax.com
The menu at this seasoned eatery includes classic Middle Eastern and Greek favorites like kababs, hummus, falafel, gyros, shwarmas, baba ghanou and, of course, tabouleh. Full lunch and dinner menu. Vegan specials on Wed., authentic Greek specials on Fri. • $$ BW TO L D Mon.-Sat.
Avondale, Ortega
ALE PIE HOUSE
3951 St. Johns Ave., 503-8000, alepiehouse.com
Pizza made your way, subs, paninis, calzone, stromboli, wraps, dinners. Gluten-free, vegan cheese available. • $$ BW K TO L D Daily
ARDEN’S KAFE & KATERING
4555 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 3, Ortega, 240-1404,
ardens-kafe-and-katering.com
From gourmet to Cajun, Chef Arden deSaussure can create it, using fresh ingredients, including local seafood, veggies and meats. Something new: Friday night seafood buffet and hot wing bar. • $$ TO B Sat.; L Sun.-Fri.; D Fri.
BAGEL LOVE
4114 Herschel St., Ste. 121, 634-7253, bagellovejax.com
2015 Best of Jax winner
This comfy locally-owned-and-operated spot offers Northern-style bagels, a variety of cream cheeses, sandwiches, wraps, subs and bakery items. Fresh-squeezed lemonade and coffees and teas. Free WiFi. • $ K TO B L Daily
BISCOTTIS
3556 St. Johns Ave., 387-2060, biscottis.net
2015 Best of Jax winner
Biscottis serves everything from innovative pizzas to a large selection of almost-too-pretty-to-eat desserts. • $$$ BW B R L D Daily
BRICK RESTAURANT
3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606, brickofavondale.com
This casual eatery’s exposed-brick façade and interior are modern, but still classic Avondale. Despite the expensive fixtures, you can still grab a burger and watch a game or get the best lamb chops in town. And their veggie burger? Killer. • $$$ FB L D Daily
THE CASBAH CAFE
3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966, thecasbahcafe.com
2015 Best of Jax winner
The Casbah serves Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine on the patio or inside the hookah lounge, where customers sit on ottomans at low tables. Wi-Fi is available, belly dancers perform some nights, hookah pipes are offered. Live jazz on Sun. • $$ BW L D Daily
CLAUDE’S CHOCOLATE
3543 St. Johns Ave., 829-5790
Located inside Green Man Gourmet, this shop offers wines, spices, fresh fruit ice pops and Belgian chocolates. See Ponte Vedra.
FLORIDA CREAMERY
3566 St. Johns Ave., 619-5386, floridacreamery.net
Florida Creamery offers premium ice cream, fresh waffle cones, milkshakes, sundaes and Nathan’s grilled hot dogs, served in Florida-centric décor. Low-fat and sugar-free choices are also offered. • $ K TO L D Daily
THE FOX RESTAURANT
3580 St. Johns Ave., 387-2669
Owners Ian and Mary Chase offer fresh diner fare and homemade desserts. Breakfast is served all day, along with signature items such as burgers, meatloaf and fried green tomatoes. A Jacksonville landmark for more than 50 years, The Fox is open daily. • $$ BW K L D Daily
GREEN MAN GOURMET
3543 St. Johns Ave., Shoppes of Avondale, 384-0002, greenmangourmet.com
This market features organic and natural products, spices, teas and salts, and beer and wine. • $ BW TO Daily
HARPOON LOUIE’S
4070 Herschel St., 389-5631, harpoonlouies.net
Locally-owned-and-operated, this American pub has been a fixture in the Avondale area for 20-plus years. The menu has half-pound burgers, fish sandwiches and pasta. HH during the week. • $$ FB K TO L D Daily
LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
4530 St. Johns Ave., 388-8828
2015 Best of Jax winner
See Mandarin.
LILLIAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL
5393 Roosevelt Blvd., Ortega, 388-4220, lillianssportsgrill.com
This family sports bar serves wings, ahi tuna, meatloaf, steaks, pasta, daily specials, burgers, salads and sandwiches. TVs show sports. Daily HH. • $$ FB TO L D Daily
MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS
3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200
Bite Club certified
2015 Best of Jax winner
See Beaches.
MOJO NO. 4 URBAN BBQ & WHISKEY BAR
3572 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 1, 381-6670
2015 Best of Jax winner
Mojo offers pulled pork and Carolina-style barbecue along with Delta fried catfish. Avondale’s Mojo also offers shrimp and grits, and specialty cocktails. Local musicians perform weekends. • $$ FB K TO L D Daily
THE OLD CUP CAFÉ
3604 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 2, 389-2122
The artisan bakery serves coffees, croissants and muffins in the morning, then a variety of cupcakes, pastries and desserts throughout the day. Whole cakes can be made-to-order. • $$ TO Tue.-Sat.
PINEGROVE MARKET & DELI
1511 Pinegrove Ave., 389-8655, pinegrovemarket.com
2015 Best of Jax winner
For more than 40 years, Pinegrove has been serving hearty breakfasts and lunches featuring Cuban sandwiches, burgers, subs, wraps and homemade chicken salad in a family atmosphere. The onsite butcher shop sells USDA choice prime aged beef cut to order. Craft beers are available. • $ BW TO B L D Mon.-Sat.
PULP
3645 St. Johns Ave., 379-6908
See San Marco.
SIMPLY SARA’S
2902 Corinthian Ave., Ortega, 387-1000, simplysaras.net
This spot offers down-home cooking, from scratch like Grandma’s: eggplant fries, pimento cheese, baked chicken, fruit cobblers, chicken & dumplings, desserts. BYOB. • $$ K TO L D Mon.-Sat., B Sat.
SUSHI CAFÉ
4530 St. Johns Ave., 388-8285
See Riverside.
YOBE FROZEN YOGURT
3578 St. Johns Ave., 384-0733
See Beaches.
Baymeadows
AL’S PIZZA
8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300
2015 Best of Jax winner
See Beaches.
BELLA VITA RISTORANTE ITALIANO
3825 Baymeadows Rd., 646-1370, bellavitajax.com
Authentic Italian cuisine. • $$ FB L D Daily
BOWL OF PHO
9902 Old Baymeadows Rd., 646-4455
This spot has a big, varied menu of Vietnamese and Thai dishes with authentic ingredients, prepared fresh, including egg rolls, grilled pork and chicken, lotus root salad, and salted fish fried rice. Boba is also served. • $$ L D Daily
THE COFFEE GRINDER
9834 Old Baymeadows Rd., Deerwood Village, 642-7600
Owner Slavisa Micukic runs this coffee gallery, which features the work of local artists. Seating is available indoors and out, and a full coffee/espresso menu includes several frozen mochas and frozen jet teas. Beer is served after 7 p.m. DJs spin Thur., Fri. and Sat. • $ BW L D Daily
DEERWOOD DELI & DINER
9934 Old Baymeadows Rd., 641-4877, deerwooddiner.com
The menu includes fresh local seafood, Angus steaks, salads, sandwiches and burgers, and there’s flatscreen TVs all over. • $$ BW TO K B L Daily
THE 5TH ELEMENT
9485 Baymeadows Rd., 448-8265, my5thelement.com
A variety of authentic Indian, South Indian and Indochinese dishes form the menu, along with a large lunch buffet of lamb, goat and chicken dishes, as well as tandoori and biryani items. • $$ BW K L D Daily
FIREHOUSE SUBS
8380 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 737-3473
See Mandarin.
FLAVORS ESSENCE OF INDIA
9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 10, 733-1525, jaxflavors.com
Master chefs create contemporary and traditional dishes from all over India, including lamb, fish and prawn entrées. Clay oven kabobs and breads, vegetarian dishes and desserts are also served. A lunch buffet includes vegetarian items. $ BW L D Daily
FUJI SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 30, 363-8888
Fuji Sushi offers fresh sushi, steak, chicken, tempura, teriyaki and seafood. • $$ BW K L D Daily
GATOR’S DOCKSIDE
8650 Baymeadows Rd., 448-0500
See Westside.
HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS
10920 Baymeadows Rd., 363-2503, hurricanewings.com
This island-themed restaurant offers more than 35 flavors of wings, garlic and parmesan fries, Firecracker shrimp, burgers and chicken. The beverage cups are biodegradable. Kids’ night, trivia, live music and drink specials, too. • $ FB K TO L D Daily
INDIA’S RESTAURANT
9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777, indiajax.com
2015 Best of Jax winner
India’s has claimed several Best of Jax awards for authentic cuisine, serving a popular lunch buffet. Curry and vegetable dishes are offered, along with lamb, chicken, shrimp and fish tandoori.
$$ BW L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly
LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
8206 Philips Hwy., Baymeadows Junction, 732-9433
2015 Best of Jax winner
See Mandarin.
LARRY’S GIANT SUBS
8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498
See Orange Park.
LEMONGRASS
9846 Old Baymeadows Rd., 645-9911, lemongrassjax.com
Innovative Thai cuisine in a hip, metropolitan atmosphere. Chef Aphayasane’s creations include crispy whole fish with pineapple curry reduction. A customer favorite is The Amazing. • $$ TO L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat.
LITTLE BLACK BOX BAKED GOODS
8106 Old Kings Rd. S., 683-1346
The small-batch bakery and scratch kitchen uses local and organic ingredients when possible for their fresh, homestyle fare and yummy desserts. • $ TO L Mon.-Fri.
LOS LOROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
5210 Baymeadows Rd., 367-8633
Authentic Mexican fare, including fajitas and vegetarian dishes. Margaritas are featured. • $ FB K L D Daily
MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN LEBANESE CUISINE
9862 Old Baymeadows Rd., 646-1881, mandalounjacksonville.com
Bite Club certified
With restaurants in London, Paris, Rome and the Middle East, owner Pierre Barakat offers authentic Lebanese cuisine, like charcoal-grilled lamb kebabs, fattoush, baba ghanouj and falafel. Belly dancing every Fri. and Sat. Monthly dinner parties. Outdoor seating. • $$ FB K TO L D Daily
MEDITERRANIA RESTAURANT
3877 Baymeadows Rd., 731-2898, mediterraniarestaurant.com
With an Old World atmosphere, this family-owned-and-operated Greek and Italian restaurant has been a local favorite for more than 27 years. Fresh seafood, veal chops and rack of lamb are among the specialties. • $$ BW L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat.
METRO DINER
9802 Baymeadows Rd., 425-9142
2015 Best of Jax winner
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