Jenna & Luke's Guidebook
FAVORITE EATS
CASUAL: Walking Distance, located in the Shoppes of Avondale
Sushi Restaurant
(also vegan friendly with a full vegan menu available).
Quick sit down service
14 locals recommend
Sushiko Japanese Restaurant
3620 St Johns AveCASUAL: Walking Distance, located in the Shoppes of Avondale
Sushi Restaurant
(also vegan friendly with a full vegan menu available).
Quick sit down service
CASUAL: Walking Distance, located in the Shoppes of Avondale)
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine (indoor and outdoor dining, open for lunch and dinner)
Great atmosphere, the best hookahs & hummus in town.
Live Music on Wednesday/Sunday nights
35 locals recommend
Casbah Cafe
3628 St Johns AveCASUAL: Walking Distance, located in the Shoppes of Avondale)
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine (indoor and outdoor dining, open for lunch and dinner)
Great atmosphere, the best hookahs & hummus in town.
Live Music on Wednesday/Sunday nights
UPSCALE/CASUAL: Stunning rooftop views - enjoy cocktails and appetizers upstairs with full restaurant downstairs. Incredible food!
108 locals recommend
River & Post
1000 Riverside AveUPSCALE/CASUAL: Stunning rooftop views - enjoy cocktails and appetizers upstairs with full restaurant downstairs. Incredible food!
CASUAL: Gastropub - Tons of beer and huge menu (laid back environment, not a quick in and out, expect to be there a little while)
Open until 2AM!
83 locals recommend
Kickbacks Gastropub
910 King StCASUAL: Gastropub - Tons of beer and huge menu (laid back environment, not a quick in and out, expect to be there a little while)
Open until 2AM!
Pattaya Thai Grille
1526 King StCASUAL: Yummy Thai food!
Authentic, small restaurant, casual.
CASUAL: Incredible tacos and back patio ambiance is on point! Vegetarian friendly! Margaritas are out of this world.
10 locals recommend
Taqueria Cinco
809 Lomax StCASUAL: Incredible tacos and back patio ambiance is on point! Vegetarian friendly! Margaritas are out of this world.
UPSCALE
One of the top restaurants in Jacksonville.
Incredible French cuisine, wine, cocktails, ambiance and service!
(Reservations recommended for a table)
Happy Hour daily: (best happy hour - half off ALL wine)
4pm-7pm
10pm-Midnight (Sunday evenings closed during fall/winter)
Closed Mondays
The Potato Croquettes are heaven in your mouth!
114 locals recommend
Restaurant Orsay
3630 Park StUPSCALE
One of the top restaurants in Jacksonville.
Incredible French cuisine, wine, cocktails, ambiance and service!
(Reservations recommended for a table)
Happy Hour daily: (best happy hour - half off ALL wine)
4pm-7pm
10pm-Midnight (Sunday evenings closed during fall/winter)
Closed Mondays
The Potato Croquettes are heaven in your mouth!
CASUAL: Fresh and Gourmet Mexican cuisine - great margaritas and atmosphere - Make reservations for dinner!
The Picante Margarita, the Cucumber + Cilantro Margarita, Mushroom Tostada, Tableside Guac are amazing!
14 locals recommend
Iguana on Park
3638 Park StreetCASUAL: Fresh and Gourmet Mexican cuisine - great margaritas and atmosphere - Make reservations for dinner!
The Picante Margarita, the Cucumber + Cilantro Margarita, Mushroom Tostada, Tableside Guac are amazing!
CASUAL: Great bar food, casual dining - many Sunday nights they have live music on the patio and Robby is SO talented!
14 locals recommend
Harps American Pub & Grill
4070 Herschel StCASUAL: Great bar food, casual dining - many Sunday nights they have live music on the patio and Robby is SO talented!
UPSCALE: The neighborhood's hottest new dinner restaurant - Innovative Italian Cuisine
Very popular so we would recommend making reservations in advance.
The Sourdough Foccaccia is out of this world!
Josephine
UPSCALE: The neighborhood's hottest new dinner restaurant - Innovative Italian Cuisine
Very popular so we would recommend making reservations in advance.
The Sourdough Foccaccia is out of this world!
CASUAL: Located in Five Points (various bars and restaurants)
Hip Asian Fusion Cuisine - Buzzing atmosphere
Must get the Roti bread!
Expect a wait in the evenings or grab a seat at the bar
No reservations - we like to put our name down and go have a drink at Root Down or Hoptinger while we wait for them to text us!
137 locals recommend
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1001 Park StCASUAL: Located in Five Points (various bars and restaurants)
Hip Asian Fusion Cuisine - Buzzing atmosphere
Must get the Roti bread!
Expect a wait in the evenings or grab a seat at the bar
No reservations - we like to put our name down and go have a drink at Root Down or Hoptinger while we wait for them to text us!
CASUAL/UPSCALE: Amazing Authentic Thai Restaurant
Upscale and reservations recommended on the weekends.
The Panang Curry is phenomenal!
Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine
CASUAL/UPSCALE: Amazing Authentic Thai Restaurant
Upscale and reservations recommended on the weekends.
The Panang Curry is phenomenal!
CASUAL/UPSCALE: Walking Distance, located in Shoppes of Avondale.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Desserts!
Weekend Brunch
100 locals recommend
Biscottis
3556 St Johns AveCASUAL/UPSCALE: Walking Distance, located in Shoppes of Avondale.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Desserts!
Weekend Brunch
CASUAL: Gastropub/Full Restaurant
Rooftop Bar Upstairs
Brunch on weekends
84 locals recommend
Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House
1037 Park StCASUAL: Gastropub/Full Restaurant
Rooftop Bar Upstairs
Brunch on weekends
CASUAL: BBQ Restauant - Walking Distance
We go for the Buttermilk Onion Rings!
37 locals recommend
MOJO no.4, Urban BBQ Whiskey Bar
3572 St Johns AveCASUAL: BBQ Restauant - Walking Distance
We go for the Buttermilk Onion Rings!
Foo Dog Curry Traders
869 Stockton StFusion Restaurant - Quick
Great Curry!
Arepa Please
474 Riverside AveSightseeing / Things to do
Take a picnic, go for a walk and enjoy the beautiful park scenery located on the water. Nearby is a Publix grocery store, coffee shops and restaurants. Grab take out for the park or walk off your meal afterwards in the park!
96 locals recommend
Memorial Park
1620 Riverside AveTake a picnic, go for a walk and enjoy the beautiful park scenery located on the water. Nearby is a Publix grocery store, coffee shops and restaurants. Grab take out for the park or walk off your meal afterwards in the park!
Lovely museum with rotating exhibit and breath taking outdoor gardens on the water.
328 locals recommend
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside AveLovely museum with rotating exhibit and breath taking outdoor gardens on the water.
Saturday Market every week with local vendors, artists, plants, food, live music! 10am-3pm
173 locals recommend
Riverside Arts Market
715 Riverside AveSaturday Market every week with local vendors, artists, plants, food, live music! 10am-3pm
Playground and Park to enjoy a stroll through (right by our house!)...on your way to Avondale Shops
14 locals recommend
Boone Park South Playground
3725-3735 St Johns AvePlayground and Park to enjoy a stroll through (right by our house!)...on your way to Avondale Shops
Park at RAM and take a walk along the water for exercise and beautiful views!
41 locals recommend
Southbank Riverwalk
1001 Museum CirPark at RAM and take a walk along the water for exercise and beautiful views!
Great restaurants, coffee shops, gift shops, bike shop, boutiques.
Surrounding neighborhoods are lovely to walk through.
29 locals recommend
The Shoppes Of Historic Avondale
3620 St Johns AveGreat restaurants, coffee shops, gift shops, bike shop, boutiques.
Surrounding neighborhoods are lovely to walk through.
Five Points
Restaurants, Boutiques, Gift Shops - Walking distance from Memorial Park
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
333 N Laura StModern Arts Museum
Tillie Fowler Park Loop Trailhead
Great walking trail!
Beautiful outdoor shopping center about 25 minutes away
Popular chain restaurants:
Capital Grille, PF Changs, Cheesecake Factory, Tommy Bahama, True Food, J. Alexander's, Cantina Laredo
418 locals recommend
St Johns Town Center
4663 River City DrBeautiful outdoor shopping center about 25 minutes away
Popular chain restaurants:
Capital Grille, PF Changs, Cheesecake Factory, Tommy Bahama, True Food, J. Alexander's, Cantina Laredo
Jax Beach - Public Pier and Parking
About 30-35 minutes away
86 locals recommend
Jacksonville Beach Pier
503 1st St NJax Beach - Public Pier and Parking
About 30-35 minutes away
COFFEE SHOPS
Such a great vibe to hang out and work on your laptop. Amazing coffee and great staff. They serve beer and wine as well.
75 locals recommend
Bold Bean Coffee Roasters
869 Stockton StSuch a great vibe to hang out and work on your laptop. Amazing coffee and great staff. They serve beer and wine as well.
Their flavored cold brews on tap are amazing! All of their coffee is though. The owner is a former Jags player! His name is AB, tell him Luke and Jenna said hello! :)
6 locals recommend
SOCIAL HOUSE COFFEE
4204 Herschel StTheir flavored cold brews on tap are amazing! All of their coffee is though. The owner is a former Jags player! His name is AB, tell him Luke and Jenna said hello! :)
Great working/studying cafe! - Tons of food, coffee, brightly lit and lots of space/charging capability for electronics. Outside seating as well.
We like to go after dinner for dessert sometimes too!
52 locals recommend
Southern Grounds & Co.
1671 Atlantic BlvdGreat working/studying cafe! - Tons of food, coffee, brightly lit and lots of space/charging capability for electronics. Outside seating as well.
We like to go after dinner for dessert sometimes too!
Vagabond Coffee
934 Edgewood Ave SLocally owned, great coffee and pastries!
BREW Five Points
1024 Park StLocated in Five Points
Bar/Hangouts
Keg and Coin
1271 King StFun bar with arcade games!
Speakeasy German Bar! Great food as well.
Outdoor patio out back - often has live music
15 locals recommend
Buchner's Bierhalle
1188 Edgewood Ave SSpeakeasy German Bar! Great food as well.
Outdoor patio out back - often has live music
Local hangout - great aesthetics and beer!
The owners, Alex and Priya are the sweetest!
You can get Thai food or Moon River Pizza and eat it at Town.
9 locals recommend
Town Beer Co.
1176 Edgewood Ave SLocal hangout - great aesthetics and beer!
The owners, Alex and Priya are the sweetest!
You can get Thai food or Moon River Pizza and eat it at Town.
Fishweir Brewing Company
1183 Edgewood Ave SGreat brewery in Murray Hill!
Love hanging out here for a pre-dinner drink while we wait for our table at Hawkers. They have the best sparkling red sangria that they make in house. They sometimes do silent disco parties on the weekends starting at 10pm!
7 locals recommend
Root Down
1034 Park StLove hanging out here for a pre-dinner drink while we wait for our table at Hawkers. They have the best sparkling red sangria that they make in house. They sometimes do silent disco parties on the weekends starting at 10pm!
Restaurant on first level, bar on second level and rooftop bar on the third level! Great food and drinks! They also do brunch on the weekends!
84 locals recommend
Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House
1037 Park StRestaurant on first level, bar on second level and rooftop bar on the third level! Great food and drinks! They also do brunch on the weekends!
Located in San Marco - Great place to have a pre/post dinner cocktail! There is a second lounge in the back.
44 locals recommend
Grape and Grain Exchange
2000 San Marco BlvdLocated in San Marco - Great place to have a pre/post dinner cocktail! There is a second lounge in the back.
BREWERIES
Local Breweries
Two levels - Rooftop upstairs
Also has a great order-at-the-counter food menu
Fun on game days and great place to go before a concert or downtown event
74 locals recommend
Intuition Ale Works
929 E Bay StTwo levels - Rooftop upstairs
Also has a great order-at-the-counter food menu
Fun on game days and great place to go before a concert or downtown event
Bold City Brewery
2670 Rosselle StLemonstreet Brewing Co is permanently closed.
Fun and Large Brewery - Lots of outdoor space to hangout
Usually has Wood Fired Pizza
Myrtle Avenue Brewing
Fun and Large Brewery - Lots of outdoor space to hangout
Usually has Wood Fired Pizza
Aardwolf Brewing Company
1461 Hendricks AveLocated in San Marco
Fishweir Brewing Company
1183 Edgewood Ave SLocated in Historic Springfeild
Outdoor Patio (occasional live music)
51 locals recommend
Hyperion Brewing Company
1744 N Main StLocated in Historic Springfeild
Outdoor Patio (occasional live music)
King Maker Brewing LLC
Ruby Beach Brewing
228 East Forsyth StreetBREAKFAST/BRUNCH
Sweet Theory Baking Co.
1243 King StClassic Diner with awesome and quick service!
There is usually a line outside on the weekends but it moves quick!
47 locals recommend
Fox Restaurant
3580 St Johns AveClassic Diner with awesome and quick service!
There is usually a line outside on the weekends but it moves quick!
Metro Diner
Diner with very generous portions
BRUNCH: Weekend Brunch is amazing!
$3 Mimosas downstairs in restaurant
$15 Bottomless mimosas upstairs on rooftop
108 locals recommend
River & Post
1000 Riverside AveBRUNCH: Weekend Brunch is amazing!
$3 Mimosas downstairs in restaurant
$15 Bottomless mimosas upstairs on rooftop
Southern Grounds & Co.
Full Breakfast (order at counter)
Coffee Shop
Large and Open restaurant
Maple Street Biscuit Company- Murray Hill
1171 Edgewood Ave SBiscottis
3556 St Johns AveBRUNCH - weekends only
Cool Moose Cafe
2708 Park StDiner Breakfast
SAN MARCO (10 mins)
Taverna
1986 San Marco BlvdUpscale Italian - Reservations Recommended
Located in San Marco - Great place to have a pre/post dinner cocktail! There is a second lounge in the back.
44 locals recommend
Grape and Grain Exchange
2000 San Marco BlvdLocated in San Marco - Great place to have a pre/post dinner cocktail! There is a second lounge in the back.
Bar Molino
Hip Spanish Tapas Authentic Cuisine!
V Pizza - San Marco
1406 Hendricks AveCocktail Bar + Pizzeria next door
Outdoor seating available