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Restaurants

Family Casual 

  • Cruiser’s Grill $$ | Beach-themed American eatery serving burgers, tacos & salads, plus beer, in bright surroundings | Cruisers Grill
  • Grouper Shack $$ | Local, fresh seafood with a full bar &  relaxed, kid-friendly vibes | Grouper Shack
  • Sliders Oyster Bar $$ | Fresh seafood delivered daily with North Florida staples, patio dining & relaxing setting | Sliders Oyster Bar
  • The Local $$ | American-fusion-inspired food including nachos, sandwiches, and more | The Local
  • Poe’s Tavern $$$* | A gastropub specializing in ground in-house hamburgers, fish tacos, sandwiches & salads | Poe’s Tavern

Asian

  • Buddha Thai Bistro $$| Delicious Thai food in an unassuming yet charming location | Buddha Thai
  • Hawkers $$* | Asian street food plus craft cocktails in a vibrant, busy setting | Hawkers
  • Jax Spice $$ | Traditional Indian dishes served in an airy, spacious dining room | Jax Spice

Breakfast

  • Maple Street Biscuit Company $$ | Casual cafe serving biscuit sandwiches & Southern sides for breakfast & lunch | Maple Street Biscuit
  • Metro Diner $$ | Local diner chain serving classic, large-portioned American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere | Metro Diner
  • Jax Beach Brunch Haus $$ | Bustling eatery with colorful artwork, providing American breakfast & lunch grub, plus a full bar | Jax Brunch Haus

Burgers

Coffee & Tea

  • Bold Bean Coffee Roasters $ | Local favorite coffee shop offering artisanal espresso drinks & craft beers in a stylish, minimalist venue | Bold Bean
  • Sago Coffee $ | Community-based coffee shop and cafe serving up coffees, teas, and other refreshments | Sago Coffee
  • Atlantic Post Coffee $ | Local favorite and female-owned coffee truck with brewed coffee, acai & ice cream | Atlantic Post Coffee
  • Round Bird Coffee Shop $ | A South African-inspired coffee shop serving coffee, a variety of teas, meat pies, and pastries | Round Bird
  • Ink Factory $ |  Locally owned & operated co-work & espresso bar serving up Florida vibes & good times |  Ink Factory
  • Southern Grounds $ | Relaxed coastal coffee shop & chef-driven food with clean ingredients | Southern Grounds 

Italian

  • Poppy’s Italiano $$ | Traditional Italian-American fare served in a quaint, unfussy setting | Poppy’s 
  • Catullo’s Italian $$ | Just a short drive from Jax Beach, but many claim it to be the best Italian food in all of Jacksonville (be prepared for a wait)  | Catullo’s
  • Mezza Luna Ristorante $$ | Italian seafood, pizzas, wines & more in a woody, fireplace-adorned nook with a patio | Mezza Luna

Mexican

  • Que Pasa Mexican Kitchen $$ | Lively Mexican kitchen specializing in tacos, fajitas, and tequila | Que Pasa
  • Tacolu $$ | Featured on the Travel Channel. Tacos & tequila fire up crowds at this high-energy Mexican outfit adorned with murals & quirky art  | TacoLu
  • 1810 Tacos y Tequila $$ | Locally owned festive restaurant featuring an extensive food and tequila menu | 1810 Tacos y Tequila
  • Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar $$ | Bustling bar & restaurant offering Latin fusion cuisine, 100+ tequilas & weekly live entertainment  | Flying Iguana

Pizza

  • Biggie’s Pizza $ | New York-style pizza with a Jacksonville Beach flair. Dine in or take away | Biggie’s
  • D & LP $$ | Easy-going spot for pizza and subs. Counter service, take-away, and delivery | D&LP
  • V Pizza/ Flask & Cannon $$ |  Authentic Neapolitan pizza in a family-friendly atmosphere. Dine in or take away  | V Pizza

Sandwiches & Subs

  • Sub Culture $ | Locally owned and dedicated to providing you with a wholesome, eclectic menu. Fresh and real ingredients come together in a creative way | Sub Culture
  • Angie’s Subs $ | Laid-back counter-serve lunch spot selling Peruvian-style sub sandwiches-Long standing Jax Beach Establishment | Angie’s

Seafood

  • Dockside Seafood $$ | Grilled shrimp, conch fritters & more offered in a relaxed spot with water views & outdoor seating | Dockside
  • North Beach Fish Camp $$ | Airy, modern spot with lively bar for creative & traditional seafood dishes  | North Beach Fish Camp

Southern

  • Coop 303 $$ | Delicious regional cuisine but most known and loved for their fried chicken  |Coop 303
  • ABBQ $$ | Texas Style BBQ at the Beach  | ABBQ

Specialty

  • Royal Palm Wine & Tapas $$ | Retail and dining hot spot known for extensive wine selection curated by a local sommelier and Spanish tapas |Royal Palm Wine & Tapas

Sushi

  • Fancy Sushi & Grill $$ | Japanese eatery serving classic & modern sushi, | Fancy Sushi
  • Izakaya Ko $$ |Sushi – Yakitori – Ramen – Omakase  | Izakaya Ko
  • O-Ku Sushi $$$  | Celebrating the best of authentic and innovative Japanese cuisine  | O-Ku Sushi

Upscale Dining

  • Eleven South $$$ |  Destination for elegant dining delivers sophisticated New American fare & an extensive wine list | Eleven South
  • Doro $$$ | Contemporary setting for chef-driven, seasonal cuisine paired with craft beer & wine | Doro
  • Marker 32 $$$ | Polished eatery with locally sourced seafood & expansive views of the Intracoastal Waterway | Marker 32
  • Salumeria 104 | Northern Italy’s rustic charm meets Miami’s vibrancy | Salumeria 104