Local favorites (not chain restaurants) in red.
Baymeadows (between US1/Phillips Highway
and Southside Blvd.)
| Denny's | Intersection of I-95 and Baymeadows Road |
| Chili's | 9500 Baymeadows Road, east of I-95 |
| Kenny Rogers | 9550 Baymeadows Road, east of I-95 |
| Appleby's | 9485 Baymeadows Road, east of I-95 |
| Cha Cha's (Mexican) | 9551 Baymeadows Road, east of I-95 |
| Red Lobster | 8720 Baymeadows Road, west of I-95 |
| Steak and Ale | 8225 Dixie Ellis Trail (intersection of I-95 & Baymeadows) |
| McDonalds / Wendy's / Burger King | west of I-95 |
Southside Boulevard, north of JTB
| Tony Roma's | 4343 Southside Boulevard |
I-95 at JTB
Cracker Barrel
Beaches, South (near Butler Blvd and A1A)
| Outback | 3760 S. 3rd St. (A1A), north of Butler |
| Appleby's | 4194 S. 3rd St. (A1A), north of Butler |
| Chili's | 385 Marsh Landing Parkway, south of Butler |
Beaches, Central - north of Butler Blvd,
near Beach Blvd and A1A
| Chizu Japanese Steakhouse & Seafood | 1227 S 3rd St (A1A) -- approximately 1+ miles north of Butler Blvd (on right, northbound). Habachi Tables and Sushi Bar |
| Carrabbas Italian Grill | A1A at the intersection of Beach Blvd |
| Manatee Ray's | 314 N 1st St (north of Beach Blvd. -- A1A to 3rd Ave N, right toward ocean; on corner of 3rd Ave and 1st St). Jamaican / Caribbean Cuisine. Seating available outside on the covered deck. |
| First Street Grill | 807 North First Street overlooking the ocean
- approximately 2 - 3 miles north of Butler Blvd. (north of Beach Blvd.-
A1A to 8th Ave N, right to ocean)
(From Jacksonville Magazine - Specializing in fresh grilled seafood, this oceanfront restaurant has been popular with beach going diners for seven years. The menu also includes steaks, chicken and rack of lamb. A Caribbean steel drum band plays every Wednesday night on the oceanfront deck, while a variety of live entertainment is offered on the weekends.) |
| The Rite Spot | 1534 N 3rd St (on A1A about 1.25 miles North of Beach Blvd -- on the left). Homestyle cooking -- Pot Roast, Meatloaf, Turkey & Dressing, etc. or the nightly special (Monday night is Chicken & Dumplings!) |
| Old Siam | 1716 N 3rd St (on A1A about 1.5 miles north of Beach Blvd -- on the left). Wonderful Thai cuisine. |
Beaches, Central - Beach Blvd between
Intercoastal Waterway and A1A
| The Homestead | 1712 Beach Boulevard
Voted Best Southern Cooking - Jacksonville Magazine Readers Poll |
Beaches, North (near Atlantic Blvd and
A1A) -- aka The Corner
| RagTime Restaurant & The Tap Room | 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Bch
Seafood with a New Orleans flair -- try the Seseme Tuna! But the real specialty of the house is the MicroBrewed Beer Selection (brewed on premise). Live Music in the evenings Thursday-Sunday. |
| Sun Dog Diner | 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Bch (Directly
across from Ragtime)
A charming "upscale" diner. Great burgers or try the Blue Plate Special. Live music every evening. |
| Slider's Cafe | 218 1st St, Neptune Bch. Fine casual dining |
Intercoastal West - Beach Blvd west of
Intercoastal Waterway
| Alhambra Dinner Theater | 12000 Beach Boulevard
Dinner Theater served buffet style, followed by a live stage play. Coat and tie required. (904-641-1212 - call for information) |
Mandarin (San Jose Blvd - from 1 mile
south of I-295, north to Baymeadows)
| Outback | 9773 San Jose Blvd - north of I-295 |
| Hops | 9826 San Jose Blvd - north of I-295 |
| The Loop | 9965 San Jose Blvd - north of I-295
(voted best salads) Also located at intersection of Southside & Baymeadows, NE corner. |
| Bono's Bar-B-Que | 10111 San Jose Blvd (north of I-295)
(voted best Bar-B-Que in Jacksonville - again) |
| Chili's | 11101 San Jose Blvd (south of I-295) |
| Mandarin Ale House | 11112 San Jose Blvd (south of I-295) |
| Vito's Italian Restaurant | Baymeadows corner of San Jose Blvd (north of I-295) - Mom & Pop Italian. Not much to look at - located in a strip mall but excellent food at reasonable prices. |
| Mozzarella's | 11113 San Jose Blvd (south of I-295) |
Mandarin (Hood Landing Road at Julington Creek (not the road, the creek))
| Clark's Fish Camp | 12903 Hood Landing Road (closed
Mondays)
Hood Landing Road at Julington Creek (water, not the road) From I-95 near the Office Park, get on I-295 west. Take the first exit, Old St. Augustine Road. Turn left. Go under I-295, past Loretto / Greenland, to Hood Landing Rd. Turn right on Hood Landing (only turn possible). Take Hood Landing until it ends at Julington Creek (as in water). Clark's will be on your left. Old Florida at its best. A variety of seafood, unbelievable prime rib. Reasonably priced. Eclectic and unique! |
Northwest St. Johns County
| Crackers Bar-B-Que | San Jose / State Road 13 corner of Racetrack
Road
Food Lion Plaza (closed Sundays) From I-95 near the Office Park, get on I-295 west. Take the second San Jose Blvd / Florida 13 South exit. Go under I-295, 5 miles south, over the Julington Creek Bridge to the first stop light. Turn left into the Food Lion Plaza and Crackers. Upper class redneck - cash or check, no credit cards. In my opinion, the best BBQ around. You'll find everyone here: sherrif's deputies, business professionals, families, and Bubba. Most expensive dinner is about $7.00; sandwich & a side order about $5.00 Decorated in NASCAR, circa 1992. |
Wells Road in Orange Park
(Baring any traffic problems, you might
enjoy your drive across the Buckmann Bridge, which crosses the St. John's
River at one of its widest points, 3 miles wide.)
| Tony Roma's | 1635 Wells Road |
| Outback | 1775 Wells Road |
| Chili's | 1664 Wells Road |
| Ruby Tuesday's | 1750 Wells Road |
| Carrabbas Italian Grill | 1750 Wells Road (behind Ruby Tuesday's) |
| Roadhouse Cafe | 1650 Wells Road |
| Shogun (Japanese) | 8106 Blanding Blvd, 1/2 mile north of I 295 |
St. Augustine - The Nation's Oldest City,
Established 1565
25 minutes south of NB Office Park on
US1.
Lots of Shops & Restaurants in the
Old City by the Bridge of Lions
| A1A Ale Works | 1 King Street (829-2977)
From Jacksonville Magazine - Caribbean Islands infused menu is still St. Augustine's most original, fiery and tangy. (Note: This one is included for the vegetarian's in the crowd - this is the only restaurant the author has not frequented.) Voted Best Vegetarian Entrees - Jacksonville Magazine Readers Poll |