Guidebook for Jacksonville

Connie Jo & Leslie
Connie Jo & Leslie
Guidebook for Jacksonville

Food Scene

This local gem features Handcrafted Italian, amazing wine list and cocktails all served up in a very lovely space with a rustic minimal decor.
56 recommandé par les habitants
Taverna
1986 San Marco Blvd
56 recommandé par les habitants
This local gem features Handcrafted Italian, amazing wine list and cocktails all served up in a very lovely space with a rustic minimal decor.
This is the ORIGINAL Loop! Family friendly fare with a California-ish menu. Burgers, Pizza, Salads, Shakes.
42 recommandé par les habitants
The Loop Restaurant
869 Sadler Road
42 recommandé par les habitants
This is the ORIGINAL Loop! Family friendly fare with a California-ish menu. Burgers, Pizza, Salads, Shakes.
Casual and delicious in the heart or Historic 5 Points (Riverside). Great people watching. Excellent happy hour w food + beers
137 recommandé par les habitants
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1001 Park St
137 recommandé par les habitants
Casual and delicious in the heart or Historic 5 Points (Riverside). Great people watching. Excellent happy hour w food + beers
Killer rooftop bar! Great Farm to Table cuisine with a Southern Edge. The Sunday happy hour 5-10 features a Chicken Dinner for 2 that is the best, but ONLY on Sundays. Great Bar and restaurant. One of the best HAPPY HOURS
132 recommandé par les habitants
Black Sheep Restaurant
1534 Oak St
132 recommandé par les habitants
Killer rooftop bar! Great Farm to Table cuisine with a Southern Edge. The Sunday happy hour 5-10 features a Chicken Dinner for 2 that is the best, but ONLY on Sundays. Great Bar and restaurant. One of the best HAPPY HOURS
Currently closed due to fire ☹️In San Marco Square, great, clean Diner serving breakfast and lunch with a smile.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Beach Diner
1965 San Marco Boulevard
6 recommandé par les habitants
Currently closed due to fire ☹️In San Marco Square, great, clean Diner serving breakfast and lunch with a smile.
High end dining with award winning food by Chef Matthew Medure. Also try MShack burgers across the street. In San Marco Square.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Matthew's Restaurant
2107 Hendricks Ave
32 recommandé par les habitants
High end dining with award winning food by Chef Matthew Medure. Also try MShack burgers across the street. In San Marco Square.
Open 7am-2pm (Closed Sunday). Very good stuff on a biscuit. In San Marco Square.
57 recommandé par les habitants
Maple Street Biscuit Company- San Marco
2004 San Marco Blvd
57 recommandé par les habitants
Open 7am-2pm (Closed Sunday). Very good stuff on a biscuit. In San Marco Square.
French fare in a lovely setting. Just 3 blocks N of LaSalle St on San Marco Blvd. Full bar, great desserts, outdoor seating.
37 recommandé par les habitants
Bistro Aix
1440 San Marco Blvd
37 recommandé par les habitants
French fare in a lovely setting. Just 3 blocks N of LaSalle St on San Marco Blvd. Full bar, great desserts, outdoor seating.
Best food in Fernandina! Award winning Chef Scotty Schwartz delivers amazing Farm to Table fare. The Roasted Heritage Pork Belly w/Honey Caramelized Peach is one of the best things I have ever tasted.
6 recommandé par les habitants
29 South
29 S 3rd St
6 recommandé par les habitants
Best food in Fernandina! Award winning Chef Scotty Schwartz delivers amazing Farm to Table fare. The Roasted Heritage Pork Belly w/Honey Caramelized Peach is one of the best things I have ever tasted.
Lots of Vegan/Veg items, fresh local catch served up in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Beer, wine, 'Light' cocktails. Darn tasty food in St Augustine.
189 recommandé par les habitants
The Floridian Restaurant
72 Spanish St
189 recommandé par les habitants
Lots of Vegan/Veg items, fresh local catch served up in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Beer, wine, 'Light' cocktails. Darn tasty food in St Augustine.
Great local restaurant with lovely decor and innovative food. try the almond dusted Calamari. Nice wine list. HUGE desserts. Visit her sister Restaurant in Avondale, Biscottis
52 recommandé par les habitants
bb's restaurant and bar
1019 Hendricks Ave
52 recommandé par les habitants
Great local restaurant with lovely decor and innovative food. try the almond dusted Calamari. Nice wine list. HUGE desserts. Visit her sister Restaurant in Avondale, Biscottis
Super tasty Tapas by Chef Howard Kirk. MAKE A RESERVATION or call ahead as this is a tiny but very special spot. His Risotto is a must as is the hands down BEST Tres Leches I have ever had.
27 recommandé par les habitants
13 Gypsies
887 Stockton St
27 recommandé par les habitants
Super tasty Tapas by Chef Howard Kirk. MAKE A RESERVATION or call ahead as this is a tiny but very special spot. His Risotto is a must as is the hands down BEST Tres Leches I have ever had.
Old Florida Seafood. Great, fresh seafood in an iconic Florida Setting. Across from Adventure Landing (Beach Blvd). Super casual. Go early or expect to wait a bit.
106 recommandé par les habitants
Safe Harbor Seafood Restaurant Jax Beach
2510 2nd Ave N
106 recommandé par les habitants
Old Florida Seafood. Great, fresh seafood in an iconic Florida Setting. Across from Adventure Landing (Beach Blvd). Super casual. Go early or expect to wait a bit.
Get your Vegan on here! Awesome Vegan specials daily + baked goods and bulk items for sale. AND its an amazing coffee shop! In the King St District with lots of vintage shopping nearby. Closes at 8 pm most days
37 recommandé par les habitants
Southern Roots Filling Station
1275 King St
37 recommandé par les habitants
Get your Vegan on here! Awesome Vegan specials daily + baked goods and bulk items for sale. AND its an amazing coffee shop! In the King St District with lots of vintage shopping nearby. Closes at 8 pm most days
Vegan, Gluten Free Bakery. Just Awesome! Call ahead as hours are unusual.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Sweet Theory Baking Co.
1243 King St
34 recommandé par les habitants
Vegan, Gluten Free Bakery. Just Awesome! Call ahead as hours are unusual.
This is one of our favorites AND they are open early-late and on Mondays
21 recommandé par les habitants
BREW Five Points
1024 Park St
21 recommandé par les habitants
This is one of our favorites AND they are open early-late and on Mondays
Semi-Swanky Street Food. One of our regular spots and not your average tacos. GREAT farm to table fare with house made everything.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Corner Taco
818 Post St
26 recommandé par les habitants
Semi-Swanky Street Food. One of our regular spots and not your average tacos. GREAT farm to table fare with house made everything.
Locally owned coffee shop with the best baked good in town. Single sourced coffee beans roasted locally. it doesn't get any fresher.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Bold Bean Coffee Roasters San Marco
1905 Hendricks Ave
17 recommandé par les habitants
Locally owned coffee shop with the best baked good in town. Single sourced coffee beans roasted locally. it doesn't get any fresher.
Beautiful interior w French Bistro Fare and great cocktails. Happy Hour, outdoor seating.
114 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant Orsay
3630 Park St
114 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful interior w French Bistro Fare and great cocktails. Happy Hour, outdoor seating.
This place was on Food TV! In true Diner style, this is the best and the one and only original location.
89 recommandé par les habitants
Metro Diner
3302 Hendricks Ave
89 recommandé par les habitants
This place was on Food TV! In true Diner style, this is the best and the one and only original location.
Another Chef Tom Gray hit! Stunning decor, outstanding food and service, excellent wine and full bar. The innovative take on American classics make this spot one of our favorites. Seasonal Menu with local beers, great wine and cocktails. Happy Hour and weekend Brunch.
37 recommandé par les habitants
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
2012 San Marco Blvd
37 recommandé par les habitants
Another Chef Tom Gray hit! Stunning decor, outstanding food and service, excellent wine and full bar. The innovative take on American classics make this spot one of our favorites. Seasonal Menu with local beers, great wine and cocktails. Happy Hour and weekend Brunch.
Full Bar w/outstanding cocktails. This quaint French Bistro at the Southern Tip of San Marco Square is a tasty and fun new addition to Jacksonville. Covered outdoor seating available as well as Chef's Bar where you are right in the mix with a full view of the active kitchen.
22 recommandé par les habitants
Rue Saint Marc
2103 San Marco Blvd
22 recommandé par les habitants
Full Bar w/outstanding cocktails. This quaint French Bistro at the Southern Tip of San Marco Square is a tasty and fun new addition to Jacksonville. Covered outdoor seating available as well as Chef's Bar where you are right in the mix with a full view of the active kitchen.
Coffee, Baked goods and more!
Amaretti Desserts San Marco
1992 San Marco Blvd
Coffee, Baked goods and more!
Margaritas and Tex-Mex in a hip neighborhood setting. This new addition to Murray Hill has great food, full bar and beautiful decor. Chef Scotty Schwartz (of 29 South in Fernandina), has brought his tasty fare to The Hill! Taco Tuesday and handmade margaritas are on point. Additional parking in back.
10 recommandé par les habitants
EL JEFE
947 Edgewood Ave S
10 recommandé par les habitants
Margaritas and Tex-Mex in a hip neighborhood setting. This new addition to Murray Hill has great food, full bar and beautiful decor. Chef Scotty Schwartz (of 29 South in Fernandina), has brought his tasty fare to The Hill! Taco Tuesday and handmade margaritas are on point. Additional parking in back.
Awesome new taco spot in Historic 5 Points. Outside seating.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Taqueria Cinco
809 Lomax St
10 recommandé par les habitants
Awesome new taco spot in Historic 5 Points. Outside seating.
Amazing Rooftop Views! Great food + Drinks. That rooftop tho...
54 recommandé par les habitants
Cowford Chophouse
101 E Bay St
54 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing Rooftop Views! Great food + Drinks. That rooftop tho...
Super fresh seafood in a casual setting.
Safe Harbor at Marah Brewing Company
1521 Margaret St
Super fresh seafood in a casual setting.
Great Vegan Restaurant in a fun area, Murray Hill. Kambucha on draft!
8 recommandé par les habitants
Murray Hillbilly
1044 Edgewood Ave S
8 recommandé par les habitants
Great Vegan Restaurant in a fun area, Murray Hill. Kambucha on draft!
Great Ramen Bar in Historic 5 Points. The best Tonkatsu!
12 recommandé par les habitants
Crane Ramen Jacksonville
1029 Park Street
12 recommandé par les habitants
Great Ramen Bar in Historic 5 Points. The best Tonkatsu!

Drinks & Nightlife

A boutique package store, bar AND a Speakeasy (The Parlor) hidden in the rear. EXCELLENT cocktails and small batch liquors. Live music some nights.
44 recommandé par les habitants
Grape and Grain Exchange
2000 San Marco Blvd
44 recommandé par les habitants
A boutique package store, bar AND a Speakeasy (The Parlor) hidden in the rear. EXCELLENT cocktails and small batch liquors. Live music some nights.
Tap room, Growlers, bottles, cans. One block/5 min walk N on San Marco Blvd. You can bring food in and eat here w a Beer purchase
8 recommandé par les habitants
Beer:30 - San Marco
1543 San Marco Blvd
8 recommandé par les habitants
Tap room, Growlers, bottles, cans. One block/5 min walk N on San Marco Blvd. You can bring food in and eat here w a Beer purchase
Excellent Cocktails
33 recommandé par les habitants
Sidecar Jax
1406 Hendricks Ave
33 recommandé par les habitants
Excellent Cocktails
BEST Cocktails and other fun Downtown things
28 recommandé par les habitants
Dos Gatos
123 E Forsyth St
28 recommandé par les habitants
BEST Cocktails and other fun Downtown things
Nighthawks
2952 Roosevelt Blvd
Party in the streets downtown!
The Elbow
7 Ocean St
Party in the streets downtown!

Entertainment & Activities

Just a 6 minute drive over to downtown. Or jump on the SKYWAY just 1/2 mile from the house and ride over the St Johns River.
62 recommandé par les habitants
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
300 A Philip Randolph Blvd
62 recommandé par les habitants
Just a 6 minute drive over to downtown. Or jump on the SKYWAY just 1/2 mile from the house and ride over the St Johns River.
Art Deco Theatre in San Marco Square with first run movies, beer, wine, food, ice cream. Very fun!
50 recommandé par les habitants
San Marco Theatre
1996 San Marco Blvd
50 recommandé par les habitants
Art Deco Theatre in San Marco Square with first run movies, beer, wine, food, ice cream. Very fun!
Beautiful Zoo and Gardens just 20 minutes North of an Marco. Check out the www.JaxRiverTaxi.com and ride to the Zoo on Saturdays.
321 recommandé par les habitants
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
370 Zoo Pkwy
321 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful Zoo and Gardens just 20 minutes North of an Marco. Check out the www.JaxRiverTaxi.com and ride to the Zoo on Saturdays.
Awesome historic theater with two screens, first run movies and great food. There are a lot of stairs but it is wheelchair accessible. Ask for assistance/instructions
101 recommandé par les habitants
Sun-Ray Cinema
1028 Park St
101 recommandé par les habitants
Awesome historic theater with two screens, first run movies and great food. There are a lot of stairs but it is wheelchair accessible. Ask for assistance/instructions
Art and Farmer's Market Saturdays
173 recommandé par les habitants
Riverside Arts Market
715 Riverside Ave
173 recommandé par les habitants
Art and Farmer's Market Saturdays
On the Northbank of Downtown JAX. Concerts and more. Every seat is awesome! Take the www.JaxRiverTaxi.com from the Southbank and enjoy the ride.
46 recommandé par les habitants
Daily's Place
1 Daily’s Place
46 recommandé par les habitants
On the Northbank of Downtown JAX. Concerts and more. Every seat is awesome! Take the www.JaxRiverTaxi.com from the Southbank and enjoy the ride.
Music, movies and more. Gorgeous, Historic Theater with an outstanding musical history. A great intimate venue.
99 recommandé par les habitants
Florida Theatre
128 E Forsyth St
99 recommandé par les habitants
Music, movies and more. Gorgeous, Historic Theater with an outstanding musical history. A great intimate venue.
Beer and Arcade Games. Family friendly too! This place is in the popular King Street District and is puts vintage games of all kinds in a bar setting. Super Fun. They have change machines and everything runs on quarters.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Keg and Coin
1271 King St
19 recommandé par les habitants
Beer and Arcade Games. Family friendly too! This place is in the popular King Street District and is puts vintage games of all kinds in a bar setting. Super Fun. They have change machines and everything runs on quarters.
Home of the Jacksonville Jaguars and many awesome music festivals. Just over the St Johns River Downtown, 6 minutes by car. Or, take the www.JaxRiverTaxi.com from the Southbank to the stadium.
134 recommandé par les habitants
TIAA Bank Field
1 EverBank Stadium Dr
134 recommandé par les habitants
Home of the Jacksonville Jaguars and many awesome music festivals. Just over the St Johns River Downtown, 6 minutes by car. Or, take the www.JaxRiverTaxi.com from the Southbank to the stadium.

Shopping

Cute little book and gift store in San Marco Square
7 recommandé par les habitants
San Marco Bookstore
1971 San Marco Blvd
7 recommandé par les habitants
Cute little book and gift store in San Marco Square
If you've gotta shop this is THE spot. Very nice outdoor Mall that has it all. About 15 minutes by car. Have Lunch at MOXIE Kitchen & Cocktails.
418 recommandé par les habitants
St Johns Town Center
4663 River City Dr
418 recommandé par les habitants
If you've gotta shop this is THE spot. Very nice outdoor Mall that has it all. About 15 minutes by car. Have Lunch at MOXIE Kitchen & Cocktails.
Large open air Outlet Mall. This is on 2 sides of I-95 at the same exit.
54 recommandé par les habitants
St. Augustine Indoor Mall
500 Outlet Mall Blvd
54 recommandé par les habitants
Large open air Outlet Mall. This is on 2 sides of I-95 at the same exit.
Boutique Stores, Antiques and restaurants and dessert shoppes on a 3+ block stretch. Just beautiful!
29 recommandé par les habitants
The Shoppes Of Historic Avondale
3620 St Johns Ave
29 recommandé par les habitants
Boutique Stores, Antiques and restaurants and dessert shoppes on a 3+ block stretch. Just beautiful!
One of many boutique clothing stores in San Marco Square.
Eberle Krista
2020 San Marco Blvd
One of many boutique clothing stores in San Marco Square.

Essentials

Convenience Store 3 houses away.
Safari Food Store
Convenience Store 3 houses away.
Just over the River in Brooklyn Station downtown (San Marco Blvd N to Mary Street, Riverside Ave). Gourmet items, grocery, huge candy selection, ready made and salad bar.
50 recommandé par les habitants
The Fresh Market
150 Riverside Ave
50 recommandé par les habitants
Just over the River in Brooklyn Station downtown (San Marco Blvd N to Mary Street, Riverside Ave). Gourmet items, grocery, huge candy selection, ready made and salad bar.
Wash & fold service; drycleaner in San Marco Square, 5 1/2 blocks South of LaSalle St on San Marco Blvd.
Herman Jackson's Cleaners
2022 San Marco Blvd
Wash & fold service; drycleaner in San Marco Square, 5 1/2 blocks South of LaSalle St on San Marco Blvd.
Natural Grocery Store with Juice Bar, To Go items, beer, wine, cheeses...AWESOME!
31 recommandé par les habitants
Grassroots Natural Market
2007 Park St
31 recommandé par les habitants
Natural Grocery Store with Juice Bar, To Go items, beer, wine, cheeses...AWESOME!
A smaller grocery, part of a large, local chain, located right in 5 Points Historic District.
75 recommandé par les habitants
Publix Super Market at Riverside
2033 Riverside Ave
75 recommandé par les habitants
A smaller grocery, part of a large, local chain, located right in 5 Points Historic District.

Arts & Culture

In the heart of Downtown JAX at Hemming Park (take the SKYWAY), this is the largest library in the state. Awesome Kids Library, maker space and outdoor garden and fountain
12 recommandé par les habitants
Jacksonville Main Public Library
303 N Laura St
12 recommandé par les habitants
In the heart of Downtown JAX at Hemming Park (take the SKYWAY), this is the largest library in the state. Awesome Kids Library, maker space and outdoor garden and fountain
Excellent Small Museum (with kids friendly level) with a cafe downstairs and a performance/film theatre underground. At Hemming Park Downtown JAX
129 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
333 N Laura St
129 recommandé par les habitants
Excellent Small Museum (with kids friendly level) with a cafe downstairs and a performance/film theatre underground. At Hemming Park Downtown JAX
Lovely Museum and Gardens on the St Johns River. Cafe serves lunch. Located in Riverside a 5 minute drive from the house.
328 recommandé par les habitants
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside Ave
328 recommandé par les habitants
Lovely Museum and Gardens on the St Johns River. Cafe serves lunch. Located in Riverside a 5 minute drive from the house.
Jacksonville Fire Museum, has thousands of items detailing the history of the fire service not only in Jacksonville, but the entire state of Florida. Just a 6 minute drive from the house. Downtown.
Jacksonville Fire Museum
1406 Gator Bowl Blvd
Jacksonville Fire Museum, has thousands of items detailing the history of the fire service not only in Jacksonville, but the entire state of Florida. Just a 6 minute drive from the house. Downtown.
Museum of Science and History at www.themosh.org Just 1 mile from the house. Planetarium, exhibits and more. Very kid friendly!
211 recommandé par les habitants
MOSH
1025 Museum Cir
211 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of Science and History at www.themosh.org Just 1 mile from the house. Planetarium, exhibits and more. Very kid friendly!
Great University and home to many events. 25-25 minutes by car.
24 recommandé par les habitants
University of North Florida
1 UNF Dr
24 recommandé par les habitants
Great University and home to many events. 25-25 minutes by car.
Symphony Hall, Live Theatre, Musical Guests. On the St. Johns River Northbank. Just 1.25 miles from LaSalle Street in San Marco.
47 recommandé par les habitants
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
300 Water St
47 recommandé par les habitants
Symphony Hall, Live Theatre, Musical Guests. On the St. Johns River Northbank. Just 1.25 miles from LaSalle Street in San Marco.

Parks & Nature

Ride the SKYWAY from San Marco into to Hemming Park. Lunch time rolls out a cafe setting with food trucks, coffee truck, games, entertainment. So fun!
13 recommandé par les habitants
Hemming Park
135 W Monroe St
13 recommandé par les habitants
Ride the SKYWAY from San Marco into to Hemming Park. Lunch time rolls out a cafe setting with food trucks, coffee truck, games, entertainment. So fun!
JAX Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach all line the Atlantic Coast just 25 minutes East of Jacksonville. Salt Life is a local brand with a Food Shack and a clothing line.
322 recommandé par les habitants
Jacksonville Beach
601 1st St S
322 recommandé par les habitants
JAX Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach all line the Atlantic Coast just 25 minutes East of Jacksonville. Salt Life is a local brand with a Food Shack and a clothing line.
Old Florida at the Atlantic Ocean. Beaches, camping, biking. 20 minutes by car.
140 recommandé par les habitants
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
500 Wonderwood Dr
140 recommandé par les habitants
Old Florida at the Atlantic Ocean. Beaches, camping, biking. 20 minutes by car.
Atlantic Blvd starts in San Marco and ends at Atlantic Beach
136 recommandé par les habitants
Atlantic Beach
800 Beach Ave
136 recommandé par les habitants
Atlantic Blvd starts in San Marco and ends at Atlantic Beach
Go hug a tree! In the middle of the Urban Core is the Massive Live Oak with a park built underneath. Just so peaceful.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Treaty Oak Park
1207 Prudential Dr
41 recommandé par les habitants
Go hug a tree! In the middle of the Urban Core is the Massive Live Oak with a park built underneath. Just so peaceful.