50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Jacksonville

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

“The best ice cream you will ever have. They have so many ingredients to choose from you literally can have whatever you like…..“

“This is my grand daughter's favorite place for brunch. Grandma your going to love it! She was right, my first Filipino experience. I can't remember what I had, but I ate it all and sampled her and my Son's entree as well. The food, the atmosphere and the hospitality of Evana will be my go to for my next experience. That garlic choy and spicey vinegar needs to be bottled up and sold. ❤️ me some Purple Roots!!“

“Tried a slice at RAM yesterday with my kids. So so so good. Will definitely be trying different flavors in the future and buying full size to show off to my fam at events 🤪“

“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!“

“Absolutely awesome food in atmosphere.“

“So delicious! Parent Trap is the best flavor and ice cream I’ve ever had. I wish I could have it shipped. I highly recommend trying it.“

“Amazing experience!!!! we did the tasting menu with a bottle of champagne and were blown away. Service and cuisine were exceptional!!!!!“

“Great food and love the wine choices and happy hour prices!“

“So let me tell you. I love their sushi. Good food. Great price. Always good service. Now a beef. I used to eat there twice a month. They give you fried Oreo for desert. Complements of the house. But when I order pick up guess what. They wanted to charge $6 for something they give me free. Used to be a regular and hate to even say something negative but that’s just not right.“

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

“The waitstaff is outstanding! They know their food, wine, and how to have a conversation. I will be back.“

“1st time visitor LIFETIME fan!!! The food was absolutely AMAZING! Had the brisket, ribs, brussel sprouts and poppers. Hands down best ever! Put Memphis BBQ to shame and that’s saying something. The sauces were delicious. Service impeccable and the vibe was perfect. Servings were abundant and The young man at the counter helping us was A+++. This is MUST visit on my next trip to JAX. Make sure to order a Caparito.“

“Rocio Mia was very nice pleasing at the bar 5 stars 🌟“

“Barbi at the Mandarin Metro diner is 12 out of 10 stars she makes our visit very wonderful every time we come, which is often“

“Love the creamery, but baffled by the bourbon downgrade!

I’ve been to Mixter Nitrogen Creamery a bunch of times, and I genuinely love this place. The nitrogen ice cream is always fantastic, and it's usually a guaranteed five-star experience.
However, on my most recent visit, I noticed they swapped out the Woodford Reserve for Kirkland bourbon. I mean, who does that?! When you're paying for a premium, custom-crafted treat, you expect them to use quality spirits.

It’s a surprising swap for an otherwise excellent spot. I'm still giving it four stars because I really do enjoy coming here, but I had to dock one for the bourbon switch. Hopefully, they bring the good stuff back!“

“great great service is great also“

“Crumbl Cookies never disappoints! The cookies are huge, soft, and packed with flavor. I love that the menu changes every week, so there’s always something new to try. Some flavors are really sweet, but that’s part of the fun if you love desserts. They’re a little expensive, but the cookies are big enough to share. Definitely worth trying at least once! 🍪💗“

“I love going to this Crumbl store. People there are so friendly and welcoming.
As always cookies are fresh and taste so good! The classic chocolate chip is our family's favorite. Must try their strawberries with chocolate and Dubai chocolate with Strawberries.“

“Tasty Creamery has an array of flavors and toppings at the perfect price. my favorite is their "A La Mode" where you choose a bakery item such as a warm cookie with a scoop of ice cream and your choice of toppings.“

“Best coffee in Jacksonville!“

“Always the best service and great employees and they have the best coffee and food this is my favorite place to eat in town ❤️❤️❤️🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽“

“Gaby and Jordan both took care of me to perfection! This is easily my favorite Ellianos to visit. Now if we could just get the green apple drink back 👀👀“

“🔥 Hidden BBQ Gem in Jacksonville – Authentic Smoke, Huge Portions, and the Best Collards You’ll Ever Have ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – First Visit to The Butt Hutt Smokehouse (Jacksonville, FL) Stopped in tonight while passing through Jacksonville on my way to Tampa for work — and I’m really glad I did. We got there around 6:40 on a Sunday evening. The place was busy but we still found parking and plenty of outside tables, and we ended up at the bar. Service started strong — our bartender Jacob was friendly, helpful, and quick to make recommendations. Later in the meal, we found out he’s also the owner and pitmaster, which honestly explains a lot about the pride and attention to detail that came through in everything. I ordered the 3 Meat Platter ($18) with Sliced Brisket, Smoked Turkey, and Pork Ribs, plus sides of Baked Beans with Sausage and Collard Greens, served with Garlic Texas Toast (not pictured). My coworker ordered the Burnt Ends Platter with Fried Okra and another helping of beans, and we also tried the Homemade Bacon — as to be expected here, it’s from the butt and not the belly. Thick little piggy nuggets of yummy. Everything was served classic-style on butcher paper over a metal tray. Portions were bigger than expected for the menu price points, and the food came out quick but not too quick. All the meats are smoked over pecan wood, giving a smooth, balanced flavor. • Brisket: 9/10 — tender, flavorful, and perfectly balanced without being over-smoked. • Turkey: great flavor and really showcased the homemade sauces. • Ribs: my favorite — great smoke and cooked-on sauce. • Bacon: thick, savory, and pure indulgence. • Collard Greens: 11/10 — best I have ever had. Flavor, tenderness, and added-in meat. Wow. • Toast: simple but super flavorful. Crisp. The vibe was authentic, chill, and laid back — the perfect kind of find that feels unassuming on first pull up, but then it just envelopes you into a transformative, legit meat experience. Between the food, service, and atmosphere, The Butt Hutt hits all the marks of a great local BBQ spot. First timer. Will be a second timer. Must-try: Collard Greens & Ribs. Next trip: Jerk Chicken and Wings (and of course, will double up on the side of collards).“

“The Customer Service is always wonderful, the food fantastic, quick, made to order, good portions & prices...“

“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 for brunch, lunch or dinner!“

“Great wings, did not miss that they weren't fried. Really nice and crispy. Great assortment of flavors. Excellent service from our bartenders!“

“Absolutely phenomenal! From the atmosphere, to the food, the beverages, the lighting, the presentation & THE STAFF! It has been a while since I’ve had such amazing attentive & knowledgeable service… the staff really made our evening so special and everything was absolutely delicious! The presentation of the food was really beautiful & everything had an incredible flavor and freshness. The variety to choose from is vast so something for everyone! It was amazing trying so many unique dishes & loving every single one of them… amazing work with this place I am highly impressed & absolutely will be returning!“

“Absolutely love this place! Such a hidden gem!“

“I attended the 99 balloons and it was an amazing experience thank you happy brew the work you do is amazing, thank you for letting me be a part of it !“

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

“Setlan is the best coffee shop in town! Great location and vibes and even better spro! Check them out for sure!“

“One of the best. The vibe, service, drinks and food are all on point. The Oaxacan influence and flavor puts this place above the rest.“

“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!“

“Food is fantastic ! Employees so nice. Service excellent. I’ll definitely keep going back.“

“Service was great! The food was amazing and delicious. Presentation of the food off the chain. Drinks were a little pricey. But overall a great experience.“

“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!“

“Delicious pizza and salad. The ingredients were fresh and the pizza baked to perfection. I even tried the cannolis for dessert and they were great! I will be going back again to Pizza Bella.“

“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.“

“Just stopped in this morning, ordered an iced latte which the gentleman behind the counter told me was very light but it was perfect to me. The pastries looked incredible but not apart of my diet at the moment. It's hidden in a shopping center gotta search for it, but I highly recommend“

“Come for the food, stay for the drinks. ✨ Every bite incredible, and cocktails—fresh, crisp, and ice-cold. 🍹🍸🥃🍽️“

“We had a work 2026 New Year's Eve party at Island Wings on Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL. I worked with Rashad Graham, the catering manager and our waiter named Jared. They were FANTASTIC!!! Every step of the way in planning, Rashad was there and ready to help and give suggestions. When I arrived, early, for the party they already had everything set-up and ready to go. Rashad came and met me and introduced me to Jared. They had everything planned. Jared was assigned only to our group for getting cocktails. He was amazing, taking care of close to 35 people and no one was ever searching and searching for him. He remembered names and faces. The food was delicious and there was SO MUCH! They supplied boxes and we all took home some food. I have to say, this was one of the BEST parties we have ever had! Will be looking to them again for a other party in the future.“

“First the food was delish 😋 I got the chicken chorizo burrito which was sooo bomb and I love that they had that as an option as I don't eat pork. The asiago bagel was also delish and I believe the cream cheese is from a local farm. The best part is its an all inclusive coffee which makes everyone and anyone feel more than welcome🫶❣“

“Amazing food, fantastic customer service, and so accomodating for gluten allergies/celiac. I moved here from Texas a few years ago and this is the best bbq I have found from Jax all the way to Daytona. Highly recommend anything from here, but my personal favorite are the birria brisket tacos!!“

“Wonderful food and friendly atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoyed the service and cleanliness of the restaurant.“

“I try a new pastry every time I go and I’m never disappointed! My favorite is the cinnamon roll croissant! 🥐 Please make that one again!“

“My wife & I just got ice cream cones there and it’s excellent! The ice cream was fabulous & the service was friendly and enthusiastic! A great place to end a date night.“