New critic reviews of Jacksonville area restaurants.
Toscana Little Italy by The Florida Times-Union
This is a walk-to-dinner gem for area residents, complete with a full-suited maitre d’, quiet music in the background...
Toscana Little Italy
4440 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville
(904) 900-1059
Domo Crepes Etc. by The Florida Times-Union
Yes, but what about the crepes? Well, I can tell you that they are delicious, with crispy edges and just enough...
Domo Crepes Etc.
813 Lomax St, Jacksonville
(904) 619-2540
M Shack by The Florida Times-Union
...the burger is worth eating. It is natural beef with no hormones or antibiotics and is ground fresh daily. Despite...
M Shack
299 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach
(904) 241-2599
Seasons 52 by The Florida Times-Union
Buzz-worthy restaurant offers fresh ingredients, 475-calorie guarantee.
Seasons 52
5096 Big Island Dr, Jacksonville
(904) 645-5252
Fionn MacCool's (Jacksonville Landing) by The Florida Times-Union
Fionn MacCool’s may have what it takes to stick — a nice lunch in a charming atmosphere plus enough on tap to pull...
Fionn MacCool's (Jacksonville Landing)
2 Independent Dr., Jacksonville
(904) 374-1547
Two Doors Down Restaurant by The Florida Times-Union
Persnickety foodies will want to drive past Two Doors Down and find fancier fare. However, for those of us who crave...
Two Doors Down Restaurant
436 Park Street, Jacksonville
(904) 598-0032
Sakura Japanese by The Florida Times-Union
As much as we have enjoyed Sakura over the years, I would like to see the family-owned business invest some money...
Sakura Japanese
9432 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville
(904) 739-8282
Tanks Family BBQ by The Florida Times-Union
One last point about Tank's: It is nice to see a local family making a go at an old-fashioned family restaurant. They...
Tanks Family BBQ
11701 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville
(904) 551-0720
Boom Shaka Laka's Food Shack by The Florida Times-Union
Boom Shaka Laka's proved to be the perfect place for an inexpensive, tasty and filling family meal.
Boom Shaka Laka's Food Shack
725 Atlantic Blvd. Ste 1, Atlantic Beach
(904) 853-5450
First Watch by The Florida Times-Union
FirstWatch calls itself "The Daytime Cafe" and I probably couldn't come up with anything more apt. Maybe fresh and...
First Watch
11111 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville
(904) 268-8331
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse by The Florida Times-Union
Dinners are enormous — as is the menu — and we went back and forth trying to settle on just one item. If you do pick...
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
4907 Gate Parkway, Jacksonville
(904) 998-0460
Copper Top Southern American Cuisine by The Florida Times-Union
Granted, seemingly endless construction on Beach Boulevard turned the restaurant entrance into a war zone for far too...
Copper Top Southern American Cuisine
1712 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach
(904) 249-4776
Ruth's Chris Steak House by Zagat
Loyalists 'love the sizzling platters' of 'oh-so-good buttery steaks' at...
Ruth's Chris Steak House
814 A1A North, Suite 103, Ponte Vedra Beach
(904) 285-0014
The Capital Grille by Zagat
'Superb' cuts of beef are 'served with style' to 'lots of suits' at this...
The Capital Grille
5197 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville
(904) 997-9233
Roy's by Zagat
'Every meal is a delight' effuse fans of this 'high-end chain...
Roy's
2400 3rd St S, Jacksonville Beach
(904) 241-7697
Ruth's Chris Steak House by Zagat
Loyalists 'love the sizzling platters' of 'oh-so-good buttery steaks' at...
Ruth's Chris Steak House
1201 Riverplace Blvd, Jacksonville
(904) 396-6200
Maggiano's Little Italy by Zagat
'Bring a crowd and eat family-style for the best experience' at this...
Maggiano's Little Italy
10367 Midtown Pky, Jacksonville
(904) 380-4360
The Cheesecake Factory by Zagat
'Humongous portions and humongous lines' characterize this American...
The Cheesecake Factory
10260 Midtown Pky, Jacksonville
(904) 998-9511
P.F. Chang's China Bistro by Zagat
'Light, delicious', 'Americanized' Chinese food keeps fans 'coming back...
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
10281 Midtown Pky, Jacksonville
(904) 641-3392
Buddha's Thai 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 Thai
301 10th AVE N, Jacksonville Beach
(904) 372-9149
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 (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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Take Away Gourmet by The Florida Times-Union
I had a bit of a snotty attitude when I first stepped into Take Away Gourmet in San Marco. After all, this is a...
Take Away Gourmet
2103 San Marco Boulevard, Jacksonville
(904) 398-6676
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 St Johns Ave Suite 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
