8 Favorite Restaurants in Jacksonville

We might be biased, but we have to admit it: we think that Jacksonville is a pretty amazing place. Whether you’re a longtime resident or here for a visit, you’ll have no shortage of things to do. However, we do have one non-negotiable recommendation:

Come hungry.

Out of all the fabulous offerings that Jacksonville has, we think that the local food scene is one of the best parts! However, with so many options, it can be hard to decide which ones you want to try. Luckily, you’ve stumbled upon our page. Today, we’ll be sharing the best restaurants in town to check out while getting your roof repaired.

To learn all about the top Jacksonville restaurants, keep reading!

1) Hawkers Asian Street Food 🍙

If you want a restaurant experience that is bold, fun, and exciting, you have to check out Hawkers Asian Street Food!

Hawkers is a pan-Asian restaurant that features the flavors of Vietnam, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. The menu is jam-packed with flavorful dishes that are perfect for sharing, such as the Seoul Hot Chicken Baos or the crispy pork belly with hoisin dipping sauce.

For the main course, we can’t recommend their pad Thai dish enough! While you’re slurping your noodles, don’t forget to order one of their signature cocktails, like the Cheeky Tiki, or the Gin Rickshaw.

🏡 1001 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32204

⭐️ 4.6 on Google

2) Black Sheep Restaurant 🍔

When you are looking for American classic dishes with a modern twist, you need to visit Black Sheep Restaurant!

Black Sheep takes your restaurant staples like burgers and elevates them with ingredients like brie cheese, caramelized onions, and black pepper aioli to create a transformative dining experience. Don’t overlook their delicious happy hour menu, with treats like fried olives and poutine.

They have a full bar, with an extensive wine list. While you’re enjoying your beverage, why not take in the sights that Jacksonville, FL, has to offer at its rooftop patio?

🏡 1534 Oak St, Jacksonville, FL 32204

⭐️ 4.3 on Google

3) Restaurant Orsay 🥐

Restaurant Orsay is a fine dining experience that you aren’t likely to forget anytime soon. The menu combines classic French cuisine with local southern charm. They prioritize sourcing local and responsibly produced ingredients. This is evident when perusing their wine list, filled with artisanal bottles from privately owned vineyards.

It’s worth noting that their menu includes a vegetarian and vegan section, with options like mushroom tarte flambee and seared tofu scallops. But don’t worry, there are plenty of options for meat lovers, including oysters, duck confit cassoulet, and croque madame sandwiches with house braised pork shoulder.

🏡 3630 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32205

⭐️ 4.7 on Google

4) Soul Food Bistro 🍗

Sometimes nothing but comforting soul food will do! When that feeling hits, Soul Food Bistro has you covered! They offer a delicious buffet-style dinner with incredible options like smothered pork chops, fried tilapia, collard greens, and mac & cheese.

They are also a great choice if you are looking to cater an event, with crowd-pleasing options everyone will be talking about long after they leave.

🏡 5310 Lenox Ave suite 1, Jacksonville, FL 32205

⭐️ 4.4 on Google

5) Anejo Cocina Riverside 🌮

If your taste buds are craving delicious tacos and burritos, stop by Anejo Cocina Riverside! Located a few blocks away from the famous Riverside Arts Market, it is an excellent way to experience great food while taking in all of the sights that Jacksonville has to offer.

Our favorite dishes include the QuesaBirria tacos with a scrumptious dipping sauce. Also, be sure to try the blackened shrimp burrito with a smoky chipotle cream sauce.

🏡 220 Riverside Ave #103, Jacksonville, FL 32202

⭐️ 4.4 on Google

6) Malachi’s Ice Cream Bar 🍦

We don’t want to forget to include a sweet treat! Malachi’s Ice Cream Bar is a new arrival on the food scene in Jacksonville, and we are hoping that they stick around. From classic flavors like vanilla ice cream to artisanal flavors like Cookie Butter Crumble and Blueberry Cheesecake, there is something here for everyone. Particularly for the over-21 crowd, as they prepare to roll out a drinks menu with boozy ice cream options.

🏡 1661 Riverside Ave #128, Jacksonville, FL 32204

⭐️ 5 stars on Google

7) Blue Fish Restaurant and Oyster Bar 🍤

When you are hanging out by the sea, nothing but fresh seafood will do. That’s exactly what you will get when you visit Blue Fish Restaurant and Oyster Bar. We love the fresh flavors of dishes like pan-seared crab cakes with beurre blanc, or lobster ravioli.

Be sure to check out their tasty brunch menu, with favorites like banana fosters french toast and fried chicken with potatoes and grits.

🏡 3551 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205

⭐️ 4.3 on Google

8) The Bread & Board 🥪

If there’s one thing Florida is known for, it is the beautiful sunny weather! So, why not make your lunch stop into a picnic with a creative sandwich from The Bread & Board? Their menu has a wide range of offerings, but we are fans of the Vietnamese sticky shrimp Bahn mi, the smoked pork and collards sandwich with mustard sauce, and the chickpea & farro fritter with cucumber mint jam.

Don’t forget to order a side of the blue cheese potato salad or the kale and grapefruit salad!

🏡 100 W Bay St Ste 101, Jacksonville, FL 32202

⭐️ 4.5 on Google

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