50 Best American Restaurants in Jacksonville

“The blueberry bread pudding with goat cheese is delish!!!!! Full Stop! But, the shrimp and grits were perfect too! Shrimp cooked just right and the roux was expertly seasoned. Some of the best food I’ve had in a while! 🤌🏼 Oh, did I mention the friendly and prompt waitstaff? Get there! You won’t be disappointed. 😊“

“So delicious, so worth the money, so worth the drive!“

“What an experience!!! Great food, great c/s, the atmosphere, is definitely different to the southern realm. I will definitely return, first visit was Sunday, I'm back Wed. It's a must try.“

“I’ve only had the cheesesteak, and it’s awesome. Everything else looks awesome too, and the staff is awesome! GO EAT HERE!“

“Amazing staff, wonderful ambiance, the most delicious espresso martinis and food! My family and I evacuated to Jacksonville from hurricane Milton and the staff made my night. I went there a ball of nerves and left feeling grateful for the amazing experience. Thank you to Jessica and your staff!! ~Christina from Seminole“

“We sometimes choose to do “Linner”, which is basically Lunch and dinner combined, and we enjoy the ambiance, service and food at The Capital Grille!! This visit was made extra special with the service of Holden. Holden couldn't have made the afternoon and meal extra special with his attentive approach to everything. We really enjoyed our afternoon there and the food!!! Can't wait to go back for another “LINNER”!!! Thank you Capital Grille and Holden.“

“we are in town for the packers/jaguars game. this nice little Cafe is right next to our hotel, which will not get a good review, and the food & service is great!!! we asked for things to do and places to check out and they are super friendly/helpful. Definitely check it out!!!“

“I worked nearby for 3 years and couldn't go long without having lunch at Fresh From the Garden. The food is always excellent. The only thing better is the friendliness of the staff. They are sincerely glad to see you. Don't hesitate to try it if you haven't. If you see a long line--and you will--don't let that discourage you. These folks are first rate and worth the wait. Take care, guys. Kelly“

“We had the best time at Fore Score! We are from out of town and wanted to have lunch with friends while having something for our kids to do too! Fore score was the perfect fit. Our kids (and adults) had a great time playing all the simulator games and we enjoyed wonderful food and drinks. The staff was very kind and helpful and especially patient with all of our kids!!!“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (10/10) We went to Caroline Jax tonight and wow—absolutely lived up to being known for the best burgers in town. These are way more than just smash burgers. I ordered the bacon cheddar burger and it was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The Jax style fries were loaded and delicious, and the peanut butter chocolate milkshake was next-level good. And let’s talk about that Cajun ranch… unreal. If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out. Everything was fresh, hot, and clearly made with care. 10 stars all day ⭐ Highly recommend“

“Tried their new St. Augustine location this summer and was blown away! Incredible service, and Fresh food all around! The French onion soup was undeniably the best we have ever tried! Recommending to all our vacation rental guests.“

“We were in the area and decided to stop by, and we’re so glad we did. Allie was our server, and she did not disappoint. Her customer service and knowledge of the menu were outstanding. We started with the crab cake—wow! The flavors were incredible, and the portion size was perfect for an appetizer. The red wine was served perfectly chilled. For our main course, we had the bison short rib with fresh mashed potatoes and green beans. Everything was absolutely delicious. You can truly taste the difference here—they specialize in fresh, made-to-order food with no freezers or microwaves, and it shows. This will definitely be our go-to spot from now on. Thank you for a superb dining experience and an amazing fresh meal!“

“It’s a wonderful classic American diner. Special place,breakfast is very, very good. Multiple omelettes to choose from, pancakes. All kinds of good breakfast and lunch menu items to choose from. great Coffee , great service. The people there are really good. That’s what makes the experience better. The owner and the people making it happen are very good people and it’s very affordable for the good quality food and service that you get highly recommended. Don’t miss it. It’s the best place in town in my opinion.“

“The food is always great! Bring your family and friends to enjoy an awesome meal. Ask to sit with Kelsey or Hailey. Best servers there!“

“FOOD WAS AMAZING 💥💥💥💥.....,..,........,.. . .“

“This was my first time eating at J. Alexander and I was so pleased with everything about this place. The atmosphere was very pleasant. It was a group of 10 of us celebrating the birthday of one in the group. Our server Misty was awesome, she was so helpful and knowledgeable. She went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied with everything we ordered. Now to the food, WOW!!! everyone enjoyed the steaks, crab cakes, salads, warm bread with butter, celantro shrimp and to top it off the warm carrot cake with cream cheese icing. Yum,Yum. Thank you Misty for making this occasion so special for all of us.“

“Food is always good never been disappointed!! Staff is always nice and curious!“

“We just stopped by for a late breakfast and highly recommend this place. The service was excellent and the food was delicious, especially the crispy bacon. We met the owners Mark and Salene, they were working hard with their staff, greeted everyone as they entered and checked in with every table to make sure everything was OK.“

“Lobster pimento cheese! Snapper was great too. Ambience is even better.“

“Came out to eat with my bestie and it was amazing. Fries are better than five guys! We had the Thai chicken, steak frites and a cheese burger on Hawaiian rolls. Both the chicken and burger came with fries as well. The sauce on the steak frites was plate licking good! Lots of gluten free options as well.“

“Very good customer service 😊“

“Great experience, food is always top notch , service impeccable with Bailey as waiter ! One of our favorites ???“

“Amazing portions, wonderful flavor, great atmosphere and excellent service (shout-out to Aaron) at Brick Restaurant in Avondale. Generous portion of scallops and asparagus! Wagyu burger was delicious too! Adding to our list of places to patronize!“

“It's my go to comfort spot. Great food, great service, love the old school nostalgia.“

“OMG I traveled to Jacksonville for a conference this past weekend and someone suggested to stop here for lunch. I’m not a huge big meal eater and will typically get smaller portions/appetizers. I ordered hummus and lemon chicken rice soup. Let me tell you this was the BEST hummus I’ve ever had in my life. So fresh, the flavor was fantastic, and the pita bread was warm. The soup was flavorful and filling for me. I’m gonna be dreaming about that hummus until next year when I can visit again. I’m telling everyone! I want to try even more of their cuisine. Authentic, fresh, and the staff is so friendly and welcoming.“

“Great fresh breakfast, great service too“

“I truly enjoyed my first time at any of Tibits' locations. I had a 1/2 Ruben with Chicken, Rice, and Sausage Gumbo combo. I was very impressed with the Chicken, Rice, and Sausage Gumbo. By the way, the weather was cold and rainy, I couldn't had a better lunch on a day like this. Thank you Jam and Regina for such wonderful service!!!! Definitely coming back to try the next combo😋“

“Came into town from Texas for a quick family visit....but wanted to try this place out on my sweet friend's suggestion. MAN....this place did NOT disappoint. I split a large sandwich with the wife, THAT was my half. Sandwich and sweet potato fries were DE-lish! Definitely gotta make another stop next visit! 10 outta 10 fo sho!“

“I truly enjoyed my first time at any of Tibits' locations. I had a 1/2 Ruben with Chicken, Rice, and Sausage Gumbo combo. I was very impressed with the Chicken, Rice, and Sausage Gumbo. By the way, the weather was cold and rainy, I couldn't had a better lunch on a day like this. Thank you Jam and Regina for such wonderful service!!!! Definitely coming back to try the next combo😋“

“Amazing food service and price !! Will definitely be telling everyone to come see y’all !! And we will be back soon!!!! Thank you“

“I had the liver and onion with a gouda grits oh my God I found myself dancing in my chair“

“Good fresh food. Good fast service.“

“I've eaten at this location quite a few times the last few months, and I have yet to be disappointed with the cleanliness, friendliness or anything else. The manager RJ is courteous and professional as well, so it's no shock to see how well run this restaurant is. Thank you very much!!

Edit: next experience 1/12/26
Once again, absolutely a very friendly team and management crew... 5 stars. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend the pizza. While it has great flavor, today wasnt the first time I've received it overcooked to the point where most of the pepperoni were burnt and dried out... definitely takes from the experience. But the cakes are good, the pastas and sandwiches; give those a shot. (Note: had to run back to work so there was no time to comment in person or wait for a remake).“

“Service was great. Food was wonderful. Thank you 1560 Herber K.“

“We were looking for a place to have Brunch and a lady outside of the restaurant gave us a Menu and invited us to enter. She took care of us and recommended The Scallops, the huevos rancheros, and the ribeye, we really enjoyed a wonderful meal, the atmosphere and the kind waitress. We can not wait to try other dishes“

“Looking for a nice chill place near hotel on last night in town and found this spot. My wife and I had a very good time. The vibe was great. The bartender Micah went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and welcomed. The food came out fast and hot. Drinks was very well put together.“

“Vary polite and vary respectful people and the food was amazingly good if you are looking for nice friendly service and good quality tasting food then look no further than Millers Soul food Kitchen food so good make you want to smack your momma.“

“As always, their food, vibe, professionalism, and service were top notch. Our first night out in a while, and as usual, JCF exceeded in delivering an amazing atmosphere. The cooks, servers, and staff were, as always, quick, thorough, and the food was delish. Ibelieve I've had nearly everything on their menu now and it never is less than excellent! Quite likely our top 3-5 favorite nationwide! Easily could be number 1 with great competition. If you want amazing local food, this place is the spot. Thanks as always, y'all!“

“I truly enjoyed my first time at any of Tibits' locations. I had a 1/2 Ruben with Chicken, Rice, and Sausage Gumbo combo. I was very impressed with the Chicken, Rice, and Sausage Gumbo. By the way, the weather was cold and rainy, I couldn't had a better lunch on a day like this. Thank you Jam and Regina for such wonderful service!!!! Definitely coming back to try the next combo😋“

“This restaurant has great tasting burgers. They even have gluten free buns. Adding gluten free fries to the menu would be good.“

“Food is amazing, staff is friendly and food was pretty fast“

“Located in the lower level of a hotel so during the day mid-week was very quiet but because of that, the food came out hot, fast and really good. We were the only table in there on this day so the server/bartender was very attentive. Prices were reasonable. The Cuban sandwich and Club sandwich was really good.“

“We love first watch one of our favorite restaurants to go to however, we had a few issues at our last meal and Rebecca Fuller. The Manager was absolutely wonderful and very accommodating and fixed all of our issues and made it yet another wonderful experience at first watch thank you, Rebecca.“

“Our group of 4 went for lunch yesterday and myself and my friend had not been before . Our server Joe was so delightful and knowledgeable because I was unsure of what to get . He recommended a new pasta dish with 3 meats and it was delicious. We had a great lunch and have decided to make this our Wednesday lunch spot where we get together.“

“Maaaaannnn this was some of the best dining I’ve had in a while..We had a chicken and shrimp Alfredo paired with two crab cakes..(yea like yum ) and my wife had stuffed salmon,asparagus,with rice and some 🔥 Mac and cheese!’ Thanks Chef!!! We will be back‼️‼️ 10/10 is an understatement.“

“I had a great time. There’s all kinds of different people in Kelly’s. The food is awesome. The music was old school but bumping. The wine was cold, sweet and crisp.“

“food was great ! her customer service was TOP tier ! there smoked chicken salad is great , over all totally happy , and def will be back !“

“kate did an awesome job with our order, very attentive! Food was great as well!“

“Fresh fast food with large menu options.“

“The food was amazing and served quickly. The people were great and friendly. We will definitely be back.“