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. 😊“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Wonderful restaurant with a varied and unique menu. Their dishes are cooked to perfection and the service is impeccable!“

“We really enjoyed our meal last night! We started with tuna poke served with wonton chips. It was so fresh and the chips were crisp. My husband got the grouper special and ate it all. I got the scallops. They were seared perfectly, the grits were creamy, and I'd love the collards recipe lol. Thanks for a great meal“

“Great food and very friendly staff.“

“Went there for our anniversary. They had complimentary champagne on the table. The food was awesome as was the dessert. Service was great. Can't say enough about the entire experience.“

“We sat in the outdoor patio along with other happy patrons celebrating the end of the work week. The staff are all friendly and fast on their feet! The restaurant has the feel of an informal gathering place but the food and drink are all very good and served in good time. It fits in nicely with the 5 Points ambience.“

“Wonderful downtown spot and the perfect preshow dinner spot for the Times Union center for symphony or shows. Everything on the menu was spot on that we ordered and cocktails were creative and well executed. Add in happy hour pricing and this is a 10 out of 10 every time. Can’t wait to get back soon.“

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

“Great food and great service! Laci was the best server I’ve ever had at a restaurant! Would highly recommend and go back!“

“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.“

“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“

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

“The service and friendly atmosphere made our meal and celebration of my 92nd birthday a very pleasant experience. I had a delicious steak and my wife had lobster. We enjoyed the meal and the staff and management stopping at our table to wish me a Happy Birthday.“

“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“

“i love their fried chicken!! and I've never gotten soggy chips or a doggy burger 🍔 bun ever I eat here regularly“

“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 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!!!“

“We were in Jacksonville and found this restaurant. The food was delicious very lovely atmosphere“

“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!“

“This food is amazing! I tried it for the first time on Friday and Saturday of this week! Wonderful quality and it is definitely made with love 💕. Keep up the amazing work!“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“I’ve eaten at both McFlamingo locations! I was pleasantly surprised to find a beef burger and Tallow cooked fries at this beach location! What’s crazy, is after eating this, you don’t feel tired like you would after a normal burger and fries. You feel like you ate something that actually did good for your body! Who would have thought food is supposed to lift you up not weigh you down!
This is what I’ve found…the difference between this and other places. They put time into sourcing and using the best ingredients.
Also, I find it interesting that they have their own MCFL Token! How forward thinking!“

“Very good customer service 😊“

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

“Since arriving in Jacksonville and being an actual Culinary Professional Chef D&G is my go to spot regardless of size the food is authentic the owners are amazing and the menu has so many choices that you never run out of options.D&G is a must try gem in downtown Jacksonville.“

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

“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😋“

“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“

“Good fresh food. Good fast service.“

“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“

“10/10 best I’ve had in a while. No exaggeration 😇😇😇🏆🏆🏆“

“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.“

“Great fresh breakfast, great service too“

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

“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.“

“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😋“

“Me and my boyfriend tried them today and when I tell u the food is good it's good and are right there to take ur order tired and all but I love them and will be coming back we got the ribs and darn it's so tender and good especially the sauce“

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

“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.“

“Went on Dec 21st. Loved the “homey” Christmas Decorations, the service was what you’d expect from a Newks, food was delicious as usual.

Kid-friendliness: My son is 1 and likes to walk and talk to everyone. The staff kindly talked with him.“