Restaurants near Downtown Jacksonville

“Brick is an oasis in an otherwise dearth of downtown lunch options. The specials are always on point and varied. The staff is super friendly and very efficient. Doing over 100 lunches daily in this tiny little place without making customers have to wait more than maybe 5 minutes for your food is quite impressive! My only complaint is that I wish they were open on Saturdays so that I don't have to blindly wander the downtown streets in desperate search for a decent lunch.”

“Loved my wife and I dinner at P.F. Chang, the food was delicious, I highly recommend getting the lettuce wraps. Mel was so sweet, full of joy and so helpful. I would truly recommend to ask for her when coming here. Thank you Mel!!”

“I wasn't that much of a fan of Indian food, but this one changed my mind. Their chicken is juicy,buttery and colorful. Tandoori chicken and curry chicken are a great start for me and they're better than I expected. Service was good, nothing to complain. Overall, very great atmospheric restaurant, if you're interested on trying Indian cuisines I would recommend it.”

“Place is beautiful, modern, cozy and super clean. Food is really extraordinary ! We stopped by in Jacksonville during a road trip and were so pleased that we found this place. We had pasteis, cheese bread and tapioca as appetizers. For entree we had lasagna, risoto with ribs, picanha and pasta al limone. Everything was absolutely delicious, really outstanding food quality. Chocolate mousse and dulce de leche petit gateau are a must. Highly recommend Rustic21 if you are a foodie :) We will be back for sure!! Thank you!”

“Me and my friend enjoyed the Cotton Candy Mosa’s and mini scoop ice creams. I had mines with a shot and it did not overpower or too strong for my ice cream. The customer service was phenomenal.”

“We arrived before closing (we thought they stayed open another hour). Richard was our server and was the sweetest. We were given the best service! Thank you Richard, you rock!”

“The tapas are delicious. They just recently changed their happy hour specials, but there are still a few good deals. Happy hour runs from 3-6pm with decent house wines and a plate or two at a discounted price. The service was great, and the food was amazing.”

“Servers were very friendly and helpful. Atmosphere was very warm and homey, loved the traditional country music being played. Food was very tasty and was plenty of it. This was our first trip here, DEFINITELY won't be the last! Love this place, highly recommend it!”

“I went to Fast Eddy's last night. This place was obnoxiously delicious and knowledgeable and friendly. The owner immediately greeted us. Got our drinks and placed the order for the kiddos. (With a special upgrade for my daughter's burger because she won her volleyball game.) Then he took the time to walk through everything my husband (wheat allergy) and I (Celiacs and Dairy Allergy) could eat. There was a large portion of the menu that we could have. We went with the Beef Tikka and it was FANTASTIC. My husband and I were fussing over who got the leftovers for lunch the next day. This place is amazing. And SAFE. Which means the world to anyone with food allergies. I can't wait to go back.”

“I ended up getting my food to go.And the staff was very friendly. The food was quickly prepared after I ordered. The chicken sandwich is spicy and savory. I'm so glad I stop by here and picked up dinner. Definitely plan to return.”

“I can’t express how much I enjoy each and every visit I had made so far. I plan to try everything they have on the menu and even the stuff they recommend. Thank you!! Everyone of the employees are amazing! So far I have liked everything that I have ordered except one it wasn’t bad but not for my liking, if that makes sense.”

“We’ve been waiting for a restaurant to WOW us such as Mesa .Great dishes with all of those unique spices are just so excellent!! The service was outstanding and the place is very warm and intimate.”

“Best restaurant in JAX.I’m a little bit of a fine dining snob. After moving to JAX, I’ve struggled to find good restaurants.Orsay is solid. If you’re used to fine dining, you’ll like it here. It’s “casualer” fine dining—French bistro casual—where the emphasis is really on the quality of food, drinks and service.First of all, the service… Tony is literally the BEST server I have had in JAX. Thank you for doing a proper mise en place. He’s professional, passionate about the food, knowledgeable about the menu. I could tell he fired food based on the pase of our table. Nailed it.Second, the details. My plate was hot, but not because it was sitting under a heat lamp, but because it was intentionally hot. I could tell that someone wiped my plate, because they take pride in what they’re serving.These two qualities sets this restaurant apart (unfortunately) from literally every other “fine dining” restaurant I’ve tried so far in JAX.Third, they have foie gras, and it was excellent. They have duck confit. This is the type of restaurant where I’m sure there’s a giant tub of duck feet in the back. It’s legit confit. And it tasted like that. Props to the chef.So, if you’re a foodie. Come here. Eat the “weird” food on the menu, so that the chef has an audience for cool specials.”

“Really tasty food, beautifully colorful, veg. protein options, good chutneys, great in general. Would recommend!!!!Kid-friendliness: ??Wheelchair accessibility: ??”

“I love coming here! Their food is amazing and the staff is so nice that they keep us coming back. I have a goal to try everything on the menu so far I'm half way through ?”

“My brother put me onto this place earlier today. I’m NOT a big dessert guy/ice cream person. Had a custom made pineapple cheesecake shake…..easily one of the best dessert items I’ve ever eaten. It only came second to the most friendly and hospitable owners. They took the time to explain the menu and how things flowed. I’ll be back soon and I’ll bring LOTS of friends. #10/10Experience”

“Matthew's is top notch! Extraordinary, fantastic food! I had escargot and scallops. Both unique and great culinary experience. My girlfriend had a cheese plate and pasta with truffles. The service was excellent! Appetizer drink Cool Refresher was great! we will be back soon!”

“Took a friend here for a birthday dinner. We had the chef's tasting experience and accompanying wine pairing with Foie Gras added.It was a lovely, decadent meal in an intimate, candle-lit setting - a truly divine way to celebrate my friend for his birthday. The service was excellent and the food was all remarkable. The courses were filling and uniqueThey created such a memorable experience for us. Thank you to the "Rue Crew!"”

“Sr ceviche is so delicious, their customer service is wonderful Lily is amazing!!! I just wanna keep coming back for the lomo saltada. I’m excited to try the whole snapper next time . This place has become my favorite spot to eat .”

“We had tabouli salad with charcuterie and pita, and the mezza sampler. I wouldn’t change anything about our order. It was a dream combo because there were so many ways to mix and match flavor profiles. My wife and I are new to the area and found a new ? — we will be eating here again (probably weekly)… and the bar and TVs are primo for game days.”

“Loved this little place. Waitress and atmosphere were both pleasant and comfortable. Making a reservation was quick, easy, and simple and the food was pretty good. Parking was alittle hard to find being that it is in a busy area in Riverside. We had a window view seat, which I love. Try the Sweet potato Pancakes, they are really good.”

“My husband and I absolutely love this restaurant! Both the food and the staff is amazing! And let’s not forget the wine and cocktails. Sheree is by far our favorite bartender ever! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“The Boomin’ Shroom Quesadilla and Wings were excellent! The servers at the bar were fast & pleasant. We will definitely come back next time we’re in town!”

“Came here for dinner and the service was great! Our server was Sindy and she said she was new, but she did an amazing job keeping us satisfied. Food was delicious as well. We will be back again!Parking: No challenge finding parking”

“First time at Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar. Food was great. Jean was amazing. She took care of us. Her professional was beyond top notch. She was a lot of fun. Kept us smiling. Jean made sure we were comfortable. The drinks were so good. Thanks Jean for the pina colado cake. Beyond yummy. Oh and this martini!”

“LOVE!!!!! My husband and I tried this place tonight. We were hesitant because it didn’t look busy. Upon entering we saw some families inside. We ordered a large half deluxe half pepperoni. It was the best pizza we’ve had in Jacksonville by far. Another family told us they drive 30 minutes to eat here. We were on this side of town but live 35 minutes away. We will definitely be back. This will be a new favorite place for us.”

“We had a blast the owner and entire staff is awesome they have the coolest drinks and fun food. And the decor and music are spot on. I’m in the BIZ and to me this place was the coolest I ll def be back !!!!! Ty !”

“Had lunch at Hawkers with my family, what a great experience. The wonton soup was the best I had in a while, and the Roti was outstanding. Our server, Riley,was very friendly and attentive! Hawkers has done it again!”

“We went to the Millers on Wells Road in Orange Park last night. The food is always good there but honestly I never write reviews. The reason I am writing this one is because our server McKenzie was the best server I've ever had. I really hope they appreciate them as much as we did. We were having a really stressful day and they really made our dinner enjoyable.”

“Passing through Jacksonville the other day, wanted a fun and different place for lunch, and saw the great reviews for this place. What a great lunch spot! Mariana guided us through the menu and gave us some expert recommendations. Our lunches were soooo good — authentic recipes, great flavors, all served in a fun, artsy atmosphere. Loved it!”