New American Restaurants near Jacksonville Beach, FL

“My girlfriend and I have been out to this spot three times now, and every time it’s just good vibes all around. The staff are always so kind and welcoming, and the atmosphere is super laid-back and inviting. Most importantly, the food is absolutely delicious..every single time. It comes out fast, fresh, and perfect. This is hands down my favorite restaurant in Jacksonville. We love it!“

“Amazing, Amazing, Amazing!!! Doran did an incredible job for a company function we had for roughly 40 people. All of the food was fresh, and the shrimp were HUGE, flavorful, and cooked perfectly! He arrived when he said and was prompt with the cook time. Everyone was very impressed! Great guy too, highly recommend Jax Beach Boil Company!“

“Hi all I had my daughter in town from college this evening and she chose SALT LIFE for us to eat dinner. I have to say the food & service was impressive and delicious ! Server Bree(apologies if I spelled it wrong)xx, she was absolutely the best & top notch service! We had a great experience and will, definitely dinein again! If you’re a local or just new in town, this place has it all on the menu in one visit! My crew enjoyed the below : The beach boil😋😋, mahi tacos, queso, quac, grilled captions platter, and chicken pasta. All of these dishes were super fab! Thank you SL & Bree for a great local experience! You“

“Upcharge on drinks (ordered drinks from drink menu, but was charged for a more expensive alcohol). Bread charge. Food was over cooked. Noisy atmosphere. Why all the 5 stars?“

“I cannot say enough good things about our waitress, Hunter! From the moment we sat down, she was attentive, outgoing, and genuinely friendly—one of those people who makes you feel like you’re in great hands.

What stood out most was how professional and quick she was when a man nearby was making me uncomfortable. Without hesitation, Hunter handled the situation gracefully and made sure I felt safe. That kind of care and awareness goes far beyond what you’d expect at a restaurant, and it made the entire experience so much better.

On top of that, she never missed a beat with our table. Drinks were always refilled, food came out quickly, and she checked in often without being overbearing. Hunter truly made the night enjoyable, and I’d come back just for her service alone.

If you’re lucky enough to get Hunter as your waitress, you’re in for an amazing experience.“

“We planned a quick last minute wedding, and Kira was beyond accommodating. She was always available, and her communication was on point. Texting, calling, showing up…she always made time for me even if she was in the middle of something else. We originally reserved the dining room for our family reunion, but due to extenuating circumstances, our brunch turned into a last minute wedding celebration instead. Kira went over all our options and recommendations, sat down with me to plan the seating arrangement, and brunch menu, and even created a fancy custom drink menu for us. The venue was beautiful. The views were gorgeous. The buffet display and food was amazing. The table settings and linens were lovely. The bartender and wait staff were phenomenal. They made this day so perfect in every way. they went above and beyond & I cannot rave enough about our wonderful experience. Thank you so much, Kira.“

“Just wanted to give a BIG shout out to Johnny, a cook at Joe's Crab Shack tonight. We went there to celebrate a birthday and my daughter has a food allergy and he went above and beyond to make sure she was taken care of. He took the time to come out and speak to her, take her order and then cooked it safely and specifically for her. He made an amazing Chicken Alfredo that honestly was the best dish at the table! Made her night, her boyfriend, and her momma! Thank you Johnny! I hope you see this!“

“One year ago we lost a very dear friend, co-worker, family member and loved one! We went to seasons 52 to celebrate his life and brought with us (his ashes). The staff at seasons 52 town center Jacksonville Florida was amazing and accepted the situation as if he was there! From the bar tender Michael who served him a drink to the receptionist who Renee who made us fell very welcome and treated our friend with respect and dignity to our waiter Blake who also went the extra mile to make our experience exceptional! We would like to recognize these people for helping us make our friends night out so very special we will be back every year because of them and the service, not to mention the food was amazing! Thank you!“

“The food was divine and service excellent. We both had the Shrimp Etouffee and have never had better, even in New Orleans. Our anniversary dessert was so delicious.“

“Complete 🔥. One of thee best there is!“

“great service and out of the world food!“

“Most excellent place. I have dined here multiple times and it has always always been great. Also, if you’re a cream soda fan,like I am, they have it in 2 flavors- pineapple and vanilla. Try the spaghetti pie- you’ll be back for another. Smiles galore with your dining experience.“

“Food was cooked to perfection. Delivered to my table quickly. Service was top notch, even on a bustling Saturday night. Highly recommended!!!!“

“Absolutely wonderful! Attentive service and delicious meals“

“I always come here to see and be seen! The drinks are expertly crafted. Why not? Very cool 😎 place. Small tasting menu rocks.“

“I went 3 day straight for breakfast. It did not disappoint. Great food. Friendly staff. Fresh and hot breakfast. Highly recommended.“

“Some people get meat sweats, I get ramen sweats when I eat good bowl of ramen! This place does that!“

“Exceptional fine fining restaurant! Finest food quality, presentation and service! We loved our server Kat! She is so passionate about what she she does and sure enough she knows every single ingredient in every single dish as she explains each dish with so much passion and detail that you want to order everything!! Medure is a must!!♥️“

“I was really impressed with the presentation, food and deliciousness. The spot is 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend. Looking forward to coming back!“

“In a time when service has disappeared quality of food has left the building, the wife and I had a great lunch at Sonny’s. The food and service were both great.“

“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.“

“We had 7 guys as our group picked this place. They were all very nice and friendly. The food that we all had was very tasty. We said that we will have to make some more arrangements to eat there another time. The owner and his wife went out of their way to take care of the group.“

“Our First time at Mezza Luna…. Wow! Amazing Food, great wine list and our server Kasey was fantastic! My wife had the Ciopino which she said was delicious. I had the parardelle which was out of this world! Our Uncle Paul is a regular here, he had the Pizza with Sausage & Mushrooms. Kacey was spot on with the dessert recommendation: Bread pudding with bourbon caramel sauce and ice cream! Best I’ve ever had! We will be back!!!! Five Stars!!!!!!“

“A step back in Naval History, memorabilia from all over representing the ships and squadrons of Mayport and many who just stopped by. Well worth a stop, great view of the Atlantic, close to the beach. One of the last active CPO clubs in CONUS, open to all.

Parking: Shrimp Taco Tuesday.“

“My wife and I recently discovered this place and have really enjoyed golfing and dining here. Tonight at dinner, we witnessed two young men (probably 20) come in and have an altercation with the manager behind the bar. It was clear they had been witnessed misbehaving on the course and came in to start trouble. The manager was extremely professional, courteous, and calm. My wife and I both own/run businesses and we were very impressed. Alli would be an asset to any organization…but we are glad she’s here.“

“Olivia was our waitress this morning and she was exceptional! Great food and fun atmosphere!“

“We went here on a whim after getting married (also on a whim). Made last minute reservations with a small note saying we had just been married. The manager came over multiple times to congratulate us. Our server was incredible. The food was, of course, amazing. The hostess was kind enough to snap a few pics of us. I can't recommend enough. Every single moment was incredible, yummy, and so beautiful. Yes, it's pricey (duh fine dining) but worth every cent. They even comped our dessert which we absolutely did not expect. We will be back for our anniversary if not before.“

“Always friendly service and delicious food at the Amelia Island location!“

“Had a great time playing golf for the first time. Excellent views and staff!!!“

“Great ambience and the burrito bowl was amazing!“

“We had a great time today and Stache was probably the best bay host we’ve ever had at any TopGolf! We’ll definitely stop by the next time we’re passing through Jacksonville.“

“Spouse and I came by for a light lunch. Service was great. Our server was courteous and professional. We enjoyed our meals (I had salmon, he had soup) and felt the quality and presentation were both a cut above.

Do try the dip/sauce made with kalamata olives (or don't if you are prone to licking the bowl because you will be tempted to do that!)“

“My husband and I were in town and looking for a nice restaurant with the right atmosphere to celebrate our anniversary. This was above and beyond !! The food was delicious, and the venue gorgeous. Sam went above and beyond to make our evening perfect. Sam your menu recommendations did not disappoint. Thank you for making our evening wonderful ❤️“

“Wonderful meal last night and service! Victoria was a great server and the ambience was great, too!“

“I’ve been going to this restaurant for many years and it’s always been fantastic and nostalgic, but since the Wooten family took it over, it’s been nothing but amazing the new design an outdoor bar is fantastic and there’s only more to come“

“We love ❤️ the customer service & the food 🍱 was super good & extremely fresh“

“Customer awareness, the service was great and well communication. Very respectful waitress. I loved the team work they had going on.“