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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Written to “Billionaire” by Travis McCoy (feat Bruno Mars)

I wanna go back to Bellweather so freaking bad
Try all of the things I never had
Order a Bellweather Burger and start with poutine
Lovin Korean fried Broccoli

Oh, every time I close my eyes
I think about the shoestring fries, yeah
A different entree every night, oh, I swear
Jacksonville foodies should prepare to try Bellwether

Yeah, if I had a show like Oprah, I would be sure to boast of
Drinks all A-list, just tell ‘em your preference
Got a museum or a show downtown you wanna hit?
Stop here before for apps, dinner and liquid libations
Came here before the symphony, had a chicken sandwich
And last but not least, crispy potato side dish“

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

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

“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.“

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

“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“

“Hi! A few colleagues of mine joined me for your Wagyu and Wine series and were disappointed. To start, the Cabernet was not available on the menu and I can't understand how you can advertise something and not have sufficient supplies. The second concern was the length of time it took to cook three burgers and fries. We waited over an hour for our food. The third concern was the quality of the food. There was no blue cheese on the burgers, and the meat was very dry. The final comment relates to our waitress; She was very nice, but stretched too far to be attentive. We didn't hear any specials, she barely had time to check on us. No fault of hers if she's being stretched; management needs to plan better for staffing.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“OMG!! This place is the BOMB! The loaded tater tots are so crazy good! Turkey bacon club and prosciutto and goat cheese flatbread were perfection. If you want the nicest server in the world… ask for Mac! Found this by accident but will definitely be back!! Highly recommend! You can thank me later….😉“

“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!“

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

“It’s a cute little cafe. I love how welcoming and homing it feel. My family and I went here for lunch and for 2 adults and a child I will say it is very reasonably priced.

Everyone who works here seems very friendly and sweet. I know we’ll be back“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Very good customer service 😊“

“Basically good food but last night they ran out of biscuits at dinner time. Waitress said 30-45 minutes for some to cook. Wife had the turkey and dressing special but the turkey look it was a loaf type turkey breast. Waitress was excellent and apologetic about the meal. Will eat there again probably next week.“

“Absolutely amazing!!! The food is delicious, drinks are fabulous, and the staff is so accommodating! We came for lunch one day: we shared the crab cake (highly recommend) and tuna crackers (soooooo good). I had the beet and goat cheese salad, I’m obsessed. We came back the next day and had breakfast; the country omelette is fantastic! We tried the lavender French 75, which was recommended by the server, it was super refreshing and a cute twist on a classic. My personal favorite was the blueberry margarita! The Brick is gem!“

“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😋“

“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“

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

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

“I ordered 3 flavors of wings for my baby shower! (Lemon pepper rub, garlic parm, and traditional bbq) I was very happy with the customer service and wings. The owner was kind to my grandparents who picked up the order, they made sure my order was prepared well and everything came out perfect!!“

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

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

“Super friendly and healthy! They have kiosk machines tucked away that I didn’t realize at first. The staff is super nice and will answer all questions. I liked everything except wasn’t too hot about the chocolate rice crispy sweet. Otherwise great! Ingredients feel natural and well curated“

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

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

“Great fresh breakfast, great service too“

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

“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.“

“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“

“amazing staff and they only bring in the best bands and musicians in jacksonville.“

“I had an excellent experience at the First Watch on Beaches & Hodges thanks to Mr. Loren Sanford. He was incredibly welcoming and enthusiastic from the moment I walked in. His customer service was top-notch — he checked in to see if I had any concerns and maintained a very positive, friendly attitude throughout my visit. Truly a great representative of First Watch!“

“Restaurant was super clean. Staff was very friendly. Food was fresh & made quickly. DELISH!!! 5 ⭐️s!!!“

“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😋“

“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.“

“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😋“