New critic reviews of Jacksonville area restaurants.

Buddha's Belly by The Florida Times-Union

It is hard to knock a restaurant for being too creative, so I will step lightly while we talk about Buddha's Belly in...

Buddha's Belly
301 10th AVE N, Jacksonville Beach
(904) 712-4444

Picasso's by The Florida Times-Union

The owners wisely left their old location and took a larger space nearby.

Picasso's
10503 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville
(904) 880-0811

Panera Bread by The Florida Times-Union

Panera announced Wednesday it will be the first nationwide chain to voluntarily post calorie information at all of...

Panera Bread
13271 City Station Dr, Jacksonville
(904) 714-6488

Panera Bread by The Florida Times-Union

Panera announced Wednesday it will be the first nationwide chain to voluntarily post calorie information at all of...

Panera Bread
12959 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville
(904) 221-1300

Panera Bread (NW St. John's) by The Florida Times-Union

Panera announced Wednesday it will be the first nationwide chain to voluntarily post calorie information at all of...

Panera Bread (NW St. John's)
13820 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Jacksonville
(904) 262-1732

Panera Bread (Orange Park) by The Florida Times-Union

Panera announced Wednesday it will be the first nationwide chain to voluntarily post calorie information at all of...

Panera Bread (Orange Park)
8635 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville
(904) 778-4141

Panera Bread by The Florida Times-Union

Panera announced Wednesday it will be the first nationwide chain to voluntarily post calorie information at all of...

Panera Bread
9301 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville
(904) 722-2725

Panera Bread by The Florida Times-Union

Panera announced Wednesday it will be the first nationwide chain to voluntarily post calorie information at all of...

Panera Bread
4495 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville
(904) 387-1727

Michelangelo's Italian by The Florida Times-Union

Italian eatery serves really good food at reasonable prices

Michelangelo's Italian
10950 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville
(904) 880-3757

Mochi by The Florida Times-Union

The frozen yogurt is self-serve with bar toppings that range from fresh fruit to candy to cereal.

Mochi
4860 Big Island Dr Ste 2, Jacksonville
(904) 807-9292

Cafe Du Marche by The Florida Times-Union

Jacksonville's Cafe Du Marche has something for everyone

Cafe Du Marche
11700 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville
(904) 886-6999

The Blue Fish Restaurant by The Florida Times-Union

...affordable prices, comfortable bar and the smart idea of offering entrees in light and regular sizes.

The Blue Fish Restaurant
3551 Saint Johns Avenue, Jacksonville
(904) 387-0700

Village Bread Cafe by The Florida Times-Union

New Village Bread Cafe makes going to the Landing a pleasure

Village Bread Cafe
2 East Independent Dr, Jacksonville
(904) 683-7244

Salt Life Food Shack by The Florida Times-Union

The decor is total beach with surfboards nailed to the railing on the outside deck and surf and ocean pictures...

Salt Life Food Shack
1018 3rd St N, Jacksonville Beach
(904) 372-4456

Marker 32 by The Florida Times-Union

Gone are the $24 to $32 entrees and in their place is an entire page of appetizers, all under $10, and entrees mostly...

Marker 32
14549 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville
(904) 223-1534

Chew Restaurant by The Florida Times-Union

A new farm-to-table trend is sweeping the restaurant industry around the nation, and Chew is the first to bring it to...

Chew Restaurant
117 W Adams St, Jacksonville
(904) 355-3793

Brass Monkey by The Florida Times-Union

Brass Monkey offers imaginative, mouth-watering fare

Brass Monkey
9734 Deer Lake Ct Ste 11, Jacksonville
(904) 996-8277

III Forks Steakhouse by The Florida Times-Union

Southside steakhouse is 'an elegant, must-try-at-least-once restaurant'

III Forks Steakhouse
9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste 111, Jacksonville
(904) 928-9277

Wipeouts Grill by The Florida Times-Union

The little sports bar in Neptune Beach has plenty of potential.

Wipeouts Grill
1585 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach
(904) 247-4508

Aunt Kate's by The Florida Times-Union

It may be a bit early for a New Year's resolution, but I have a suggestion: Put Aunt Kate's Restaurant on the River...

Aunt Kate's
12200 Euclid Ave, Jacksonville
(904) 829-1105

Cruisers Grill by The Florida Times-Union

It is a no-frills place, whether you are at the beach or in town, perfect for a friendly bite to eat.

Cruisers Grill
5613 San Jose blvd ste 1, Jacksonville
(904) 737-2874

Secret Garden Cafe by The Florida Times-Union

Secret Garden Cafe lives up to expectations.

Secret Garden Cafe
10095 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville
(904) 645-0859

La Pentola by The Florida Times-Union

St. Augustine's La Pentola is expensive, but worth it

La Pentola
58 Charlotte St, St Augustine
(904) 824-3282

The Skyline Dining & Conference Center by The Florida Times-Union

The Skyline is cafeteria dining with stellar view.

The Skyline Dining & Conference Center
50 North Laura Street, 42nd Floor (B.O.A. Building), Jacksonville
(904) 791-9533

29 South by The Florida Times-Union

29 South in Fernandina Beach is easy to love

29 South
29 S 3rd St, Fernandina Beach
(904) 277-7919

Puerto Plata by The Florida Times-Union

Lately, restaurants have seemed too noisy or cramped or too visually stimulating. After a long workday, how about a...

Puerto Plata
2045 Bayview Rd, Jacksonville
(904) 388-5888

City Hall Pub by The Florida Times-Union

City Hall Pub sports bar has some hits and some misses but it's a place to go before or after a game or concert.

City Hall Pub
234A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville
(904) 356-6750

Oral Explosion Eateries (OEE Jax) by The Florida Times-Union

Oral Explosion Eateries, on San Marco Boulevard at Nira Street, is a food court with four quick-serve restaurants...

Oral Explosion Eateries (OEE Jax)
1402 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville
(904) 346-4222

Restaurant Medure by The Florida Times-Union

Restaurant Review: Restaurant Medure is back in business.

Restaurant Medure
818 A1A N, Ponte Vedra Beach
(904) 543-3797

Palm Valley Fish Camp by The Florida Times-Union

Palm Valley Fish Camp is the latest restaurant creation of Ben Groshell, the chef and owner of Marker 32. Here, he...

Palm Valley Fish Camp
299 N Roscoe Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach
(904) 285-3200

Espeto Brazilian Steak House by The Florida Times-Union

A Brazilian steak house is often seen as a special occasion type of place, a meal you make a night of, kicking it...

Espeto Brazilian Steak House
4000 Saint Johns Ave Ste 40, Jacksonville
(904) 388-4884

Red Elephant Pizza and Grill by The Florida Times-Union

The new Red Elephant Pizza and Grill is a great model for truth in advertising. The menu promises the restaurant to...

Red Elephant Pizza and Grill
10131-12 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville
(904) 683-3773

Lime Leaf by The Florida Times-Union

Chilean Sea Bass, topped with jasmine rice and served with a variety of vegetables, is one of the signature dishes at...

Lime Leaf
9822 Tapestry Park , Jacksonville
(904) 645-8568

Bull's Bar-B-Q by The Florida Times-Union

In Jacksonville, we're lucky to have all sorts of places for barbecue, with a Sonny's, Bono's or Woody's on...

Bull's Bar-B-Q
8602 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville
(904) 739-3874

North Beach Bistro by The Florida Times-Union

North Beach Bistro retains the steakhouse trappings of its predecessor with dark wood tables and wall dividers. But...

North Beach Bistro
725 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach
(904) 372-4105

Broadway Ristorante & Pizzeria by The Florida Times-Union

All too often, first impressions of general good feelings and praise are refuted by an overstuffed, bloated feeling...

Broadway Ristorante & Pizzeria
10920 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville
(904) 519-8000

Azurea at One Ocean by The Florida Times-Union

Azurea is a posh, yet relaxing dining experience. Come early to have cocktails or wine on the patio before dinner...

Azurea at One Ocean
1 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach
(904) 249-7402

Shula's 347 Grill by The Florida Times-Union

Don Shula, with his 347 wins, is the most successful coach in NFL history. In 1972, his Miami Dolphins completed a...

Shula's 347 Grill
10605 Deerwood Park Blvd, Jacksonville
(904) 642-0063

Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse by The Florida Times-Union

The slate stone entrance separates the restaurant into three parts. The bar, with several tables for dining, is to...

Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse
10206 River Coast Dr, Jacksonville
(904) 997-6528

Homestead by The Florida Times-Union

Seemingly endless nearby bridge and road construction on Beach Boulevard caused the former owners to shut down The...

Homestead
1712 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach
(904) 247-6820

Twisted Martini by The Florida Times-Union

If you have ever read any of my reviews, you may recognize a theme when it comes to food at The Jacksonville Landing...

Twisted Martini
2 Independent Dr, Jacksonville
(904) 353-8464

Wild Wing Cafe by The Florida Times-Union

Tinseltown is known for its namesake cinema complex, but from the looks of the dining mecca, it could just as well be...

Wild Wing Cafe
4555 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville
(904) 998-9464

Enza's Italian Restaurant by The Florida Times-Union

What is it about this little dead-ender of a strip mall? One day it has your run-of-the-mill grocery store, a pizza...

Enza's Italian Restaurant
10601 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville
(904) 268-4458

Paco's Mexican Grill by The Florida Times-Union

Luckily there were no clowns. It was just Kids' Night at Paco's Mexican Grill in Jacksonville Beach. The Wednesday...

Paco's Mexican Grill
333 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach
(904) 208-5097

Espeto Brazilian Steak House by The Florida Times-Union

Several tables were three, four or in one case, eight deep - and most were men only. I hate to succumb to the obvious...

Espeto Brazilian Steak House
4000 Saint Johns Ave Ste 40, Jacksonville
(904) 388-4884


 

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Name Address City State ZIP Phone Area Info
Bennys Steak & Seafood Jacksonville FL Downtown Lounge
Club 55 1800 Barrs St. Jacksonville FL 32204 (904)308-7357 Downtown NIGHT CLUB
Hidden Hills Country Club 3901 Monument Rd Jacksonville FL 32225-1799 (904) 641-8121 Northside NIGHT CLUB
Hookedonhookahs 2016 Hendricks Avenue Jacksonville FL 32207 904.398.4610 Downtown Hookah Bar
Jaxfreehookahs 2016 Hendricks Avenue Jacksonville FL 32207 904.398.4610 San Marco Hookah Bar
Jims Place 7900 Arlington Expy Jacksonville FL 32211 (904) 725-0327 Downtown NIGHT CLUB
Laylas 2016 Hendricks Avenue San Marco FL 32207 904.398.4610 San Marco Hookha Bar
MONCRIEF LIQUOR & LOUNGE 5757 MONCRIEF RD Jacksonville FL 32209 (904)765-5022 Downtown NIGHT CLUB
MOTORBOAT MELS FINE FOOD & SPIRITS 11961 BEACH BLVD Jacksonville FL 32246 (904)620-0409 Beaches BAR
MR MAGOOS 10731 103RD ST Jacksonville FL 32210 (904)771 -9822 Westside DRINKING PLACE
NICKLYN, PAMELA HARD TIMES CAFE 9865 BEACH BLVD Jacksonville FL 32246 (904)620-9800 Eastside DRINKING PLACE
NOLANS SPORTS GRILLE 12886 FIRETHORN LN Jacksonville FL 32246 (904)221-6784 Southside DRINKING PLACE
NORM, THE 2952 ROOSEVELT BLVD Jacksonville FL 32205 (904)384-9929 Westside BAR
OBRIANS 2703 PHILLIPS HWY Jacksonville FL 32207 (904)346-0940 Downtown NIGHT CLUB
PLAYERS CLUB THE 6715 POWERS AVE JACKSONVILLE FL 32217 (904)367-0530 east NIGHT CLUB
Plush/Leopard Lounge 845 University Blvd N Jacksonville FL 32211 (904) 743-5272 Downtown NIGHT CLUB
REGENCY ALE HOUSE 9541 REGENCY SQUARE BLVD Jacksonville FL 32225 (904)720-0551 Eastside DRINKING PLACE
REGGIES 3909 BLANDING BLVD Jacksonville FL 32210 (904)771-3385 Westside BAR
RENIS ROOSTER SALOON INC 12661 PHILIPS HWY Jacksonville FL 32256 (904)880-1111 Southside SALOON
RITZ PACKAGE LOUNGE 185 3RD AVE N, Jacksonville FL 32250 (904)246-2255 Downtown Bar
ROBERT LEE BLUE 1036 W 18TH ST Jacksonville 32209 (904)353-6592 Westside DRINKING PLACE
ROXY NIGHT CLUB 14185 BEACH BLVD JACKSONVILLE FL 32250 (904)223 -3622 Beaches NIGHT CLUB
SALAAM CLUB 8101 BEACH BLVD Jacksonville FL 32216 (904)721-1035 Eastside DRINKING PLACE
SHADES NIGHCLUB 1980 WELLS RD ORANGE PARK FL 32073 (904)276 -1956 OrangePark NIGHT CLUB
SHARKEYS SHRIMP SHACK 2450 US HIGHWAY 1 S Jacksonville FL 32086 (904)794-2088 StAugustin DRINKING PLACE
SILVER FOXX 3243 W BEAVER ST Jacksonville FL 32254 (904)384 -0870 Downtown DRINKING PLACE
SMITH LAKE BAR & PACKAGE 5030 COUNTY ROAD 214 KEYSTONE HEIGHTS FL 32656 (352)473-4534 West DRINKING PLACE
SOME PLACE ELSE 3400 COMMONWEALTH AVE JACKSONVILLE FL 32254 (904)381 -0631 North NIGHT CLUB
STUDS PUB 9039 ATLANTIC BLVD JACKSONVILLE FL 32211 (904)724-9844 east DRINKING PLACE
Sahara Cafe Jax 10771 Beach Blvd Jacksonville FL 32246 904-338-9049 Beaches Hookha Bar
T-BIRDS ROCK-N-ROLL DINER GROUP INC 9039 SOUTHSIDE BLVD JACKSONVILLE FL 32256 (904)363 -3399 southside NIGHT CLUB
TEMPTATIONS GENTLEMENS CLUB 5800 PHILIPS HWY Jacksonville FL 32216 (904)732-9550 Downtown BAR
W YGV 550 REGENCY SQUARE BLVD JACKSONVILLE FL 32225 (904)680 -1050 east NIGHT CLUB
endo exo 1224 Kings Ave Jacksonville FL 32207 (904) 396-7733 Downtown NIGHT CLUB