26 Best American Restaurants in Jacksonville

“Can’t complain one bit when it comes to Jaggers in Jacksonville, never once had a bad experience. This time around Savoy and Mya were top notch. Mya made sure everything that was ordered was double checked and Savoy was great when it came to bringing us our food and making sure my little man was enjoying himself and complimented his haircut!“

“My husband and I have been coming to this First Watch since it opened. I’ve loved every single experience. From dining in, taking out, and even those weekends I’m too lazy and get it delivered, the food has always been fantastic and the service always amazing.Stopped in this morning for a bite before running errands and Jamie was our server and was an absolute delight, super friendly, very attentive (thanks for reading my mind on coffee!) and just great.Glad we have a place like this in Jacksonville. We’ll always come back!“

“We were actually chosen as a company, @top2bottomnc To get a free lunch from these guys. And man was it good. They had every sauce. You could possibly imagine and their cornbread was awesome not to mention that homemade cheese. We had the pork and the rotisserie chicken pulled. It was so delicious. My crew was happy and so was my family 'cause I took extras to them. Thank you ladys“

“I quite literally just finished eating my meal from here and it was absolutely delicious. I got a chocolate shake, a mushroom Swiss burger, and chili cheese fries and all three were so damn good. The portions are so filling, the guy working was so nice, and the prices are literally insane!(in the best way possible) all that for under 20$...pretty much unheard of nowadays. The difference between jeffs burgers and the other burger places around here is that this place is actually good! Everything was perfect. Price, taste, customer service. I will absolutely be coming back and bringing my husband with me.“

“Hearty 9-Grain Pancake Slam!!! It’s so hard to describe, but trust me, the texture is soooo good. Don’t miss the Kids Eat Free (1 per adult meal), currently on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 4-10pm. Denny’s is one of VERY few restaurants my kids will clean their whole plates (and ask for more!).…but pass on the stuffed animal claw machine. The tension on the claw is set too low to pick anything up. …Or maybe I’ve just lost my touch? You do you. I’ll save my money for another side of crispy bacon.*Also recommend trying the strawberry stuffed french toast. A bit pricey if you’re a regular like us, but soo worth it to splurge every now and then when you’re willing to give in to your sweet tooth’s temptation.Hash browns and chicken tenders are also recommended, by the way.Kid-friendliness: Kids eat free on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 4-10pm (1 per paying adult).“

“Glad we stopped and had breakfast here. Our waitress deserved a million dollars with her smile/attitude. There were many items on the menu. The orange juice comes in small containers, cute. Food was good and we will be returning. Coffee:Great. We appreciate your Kitchen. Thank you.“

“Always a pleasant place to eat. If I were closer, I'd eat there more. One of my favorite places to eat.Parking: Handicap parking available, but they seem to always be taken. Plenty of parking, large lot.Kid-friendliness: Kid friendlyWheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible“

“My first time at Duck bar and grille. Can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. Our waitress, Christine was amazing and she was very overwhelmed with customers. She handled everything so well. The chefs there are awesome. I had the best shrimp scampi there that I have ever eaten in a restaurant. Keep up the great job !“

“"Don't judge a book by its cover" .. Great service, great food. Beautiful view! The river, water, boats and locals, the greenery and the PAROT! How cool. Dog friendly! They even have a dog menu! They also offer cruises. Will return!“

“I had recently been to this location while traveling from New York to visit friends in North Carolina, and I must say the chicken fingers, chicken, and waffles were delicious!!! And I must point out a gentleman by the name of Monty was really nice, really friendly and was the one who recommended what items I should try .He was very patient with me being it was my first time deciding on the menu ..My family also really enjoyed the food. I would also like to mention the restaurant was very clean. I could tell I was not eating at a Kfc restaurant in New York. This is a next level chicken restaurant compared to what i have in New York. I really wish we had one of these back home in NYC. I also highly recommend eating at slims in Jacksonville.Keep this guy monty around!!!! Good employees are hard to find....Again, thanks, Monty! Hope 2. See u next time. I'm visiting family in North Carolina.“

“Good morning we went to metro dinner on a busy Saturday morning the seating was rapid and good and the service was and always is fantastic we love all the waiters but our fav is Mrs Jennifer she’s very detail to our orders and she’s amazing at checking in with our table and family needs I def recommend her my kids like to go on Saturday to see her and they love her thank u Jennifer my fam is always happy with u and the food is always on point and good“

“Typical American diner atmosphere (at least as you imagine as a European). You can choose seats at the counter or in a booth, we had toast which was really delicious. The coffee was also good and the staff was very friendly. There are separate toilets which were clean.“

“I went to Thig’s this evening for supper. It was amazing. I had hamburger steak, mashed potatoes and squash. We also ordered lumpia. All of the food was hot, fresh and served fast. Our waitress was so polite and checked on us often. This was the first time we have been since the remodel. It is beautifully done. There is more room, it is so clean, and great quiet atmosphere. Great job Thig’s staff!!“

“This is the first time I've had such a horrible experience.Mignon Food was awful. Dried out Fillet Mignon 8 Oz completely burnt and crispy!! The veggies where old and had black soft spots. And to top it all off the food was cold. It's crazy that I had a horrible meal bc I love this place. I wish they would redo my meal and make it better.“

“Absolutely love Ale House!!! The fact that they are open late is a plus;especially when you work in another restaurant. Great good, atmosphere and beer! Plus they have the 2 best bartenders Jillian and Keith. Greeted with a smile and positive attitude every time.“

“If you or your family have celiac disease (gluten allergy) Smithfield’s in Jacksonville on Yopp road is the place to go! We are so thankful we have somewhere safe to eat. They take the allergy seriously. They change gloves, are careful on cross contamination, and pack food separately. Thank you Smithfield’s!“

“Walked in and saw the Packers G on the floor and then all the other Packers decor and memorabilia. Loved it! Friendly folks happy to talk about the former owner who was a Packers fan. Great price on beer. We didn't get food although they were running a wings special.“

“Went on a late Sunday morning. Tried the new strawberry waffle and it was soooo good. I enjoyed it. Kids had the all star with a waffle and ate it up. And a bacon egg sandwich with Hashbrowns. Ate it up. I had the cheese steak hashbrown bowl with veggies was really good. Although busy, service was quick and enjoyable.“

“Other then the drunks yelling near me the my waiter was fantastic. She saw the screw up and made our experience even better. My wife even said she felt like it was her mother. Vary nice vary care to her table and drop eveything to help us out of the blue. She was even cleaning the floors with her spare time. Showing how much she was willing to show her care. Her name was Marian. If i come back and she not up for manger then i dont want to come back lol. But i would love for her to get notice for her hard work and job status. She even added ahe was about to be out of her 30ies and it surprised me on how fast and motivated she was with her job. Would come back earlier then late at night.“

“Great meal in a comfortable environment. Fresh loaf of bread to start. House salad large and fresh. Southern sweet iced tea. The ribeye steak with loaded bake potato. Everything tasted wonderful.Waitress was attentive without interrupting conversation. Excellent experience.“

“The lunch time manager was amazing! Not sure of his name - I’m in the drive threw people everywhere normal madness at lunchtime- he is in there busting butt to help his employees get lunch orders out- Mind you I am in the drive threw- he stops what he is doing and tells his employees “Y’all are doing great keep it up, I really appreciate you! Everyone was happy and super helpful! Definitely made my day!“

“This particular day we just ordered waffles. I ordered a pecan waffle and it was candilisously yummy. The waitress was kind and attentive. The atmosphere was your typical Waffle House and that’s how I expect it, gritty, messy floors, a symphony of beautiful chaos.“

“Mom & I stopped for breakfast at this really cute little local hole in the wall restaurant after watching the sunrise on the beach. It was absolutely stupendous & I'm glad that's the place I chose last night to get breakfast today. Their food gave me happy wiggles, so you know it was good ♡♡The service was fantastic & everyone was super friendly & welcoming; both customers & employees alike.Hot chocolate wasn't on the menu but we were cold so mom asked if they had any & they were able to find some for us!!The home fries had a perfect light crispy exterior with a soft fluffy inside. They arrived hot and stayed hot too!The waffle with chocolate chips in it topped with banana slices was a great texture, light and fluffy inside like waffled should be. Plus, not so much chocolate that it was overwhelming. The banana was perfectly ripe too.“

“Took My Nephew today for his 19th Birthday. It's his favorite Restaurant in Jacksonville. He was given a birthday hat and a staff member took his picture outside the restaurant. Incredible service and friendly. I believe the staff member name was Clara. The place made My Nephew have great birthday!!She was an excellent & friendly staff member. My Newphew always loves the food. Thank you Red Robin for making My Newphew's birthday special ?“

“Luvd the friendly n helpful staff, they were very courteous. The food was awesome an decent prices. If you haven't eaten there, your missing out...That's us(I'm taking photo) there Sunday evening for birthday dinner.......Wheelchair accessibility: They are wheelchair accessible an plenty of handicap parking.....“

“It was so much better than last time. Service was great. I would like to see their grade come up some. A “91” leaves me wondering what they did wrong or failed to do. I am one of those people that is always aware of the grade. However, we will come back.“