50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Jacksonville

“Awesome, awesome, AWESOME!
Nicholas Griffith is truly top-notch! I brought my sister to PF Chang's for her birthday, and it was her very first visit. Nicholas went above and beyond to make sure her experience was phenomenal from start to finish.

His warm smile, exceptional service, and thoughtful attention to detail made our celebration even more special. He was attentive, professional, and genuinely cared about making our time memorable.

If you're dining at PF Chang's, ask for Nicholas—you won't be disappointed! Thank you for making my sister's birthday so wonderful. Great server and an even greater person!“

“JL’s has been a staple to my Navy family since the early seventies. We moved from Guantánamo Bay Cuba to Jacksonville.. Dad 95 years old and I had another great dinner! Liz, took care of us tonight, she went over and beyond the call of duty! I told her I wanted to get a new t-shirt when we finished dinner. We place our order and next thing I know she brings out several T-shirts for me to choose from! That’s, that extra little touch that goes a long way!“

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

“Cute little dinning experience. Had the short rib and boyfriend had the schnitzel. And we weren’t sure what to think about fried bananas but omg amazing… not mushy- I would 10/10 recommend!“

“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!!“

“Today marked a memorable occasion, and my husband and I chose to celebrate at our beloved, favorite Masala Mantra Indian Bistro. It's our anniversary! The food and service there never fail to impress. I often find myself declaring Indian cuisine as my top pick among all the international flavors out there! The warmth of Indian hospitality is truly delightful. Our waiter, Akhil, is exceptional—his attentive and meticulous service stands out every time. The restaurant consistently maintains a pristine, fresh, and elegantly appointed atmosphere. Akhil and the manager went above and beyond to make our anniversary unforgettable. They surprised us with a scrumptious slice of mango cheesecake, adorned with a candle, and handed me a lighter to ignite it and mark the occasion! How thoughtful is that? Akhil even offered to capture some photos of us. A heartfelt thank you to the team for making us feel so valued! My husband and I highly recommend this restaurant. I wanted to share a few snapshots here. Miriam & John“

“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.“

“My family has been coming to this First Watch for many years. We love this location, not to mention the service is always amazing. Jonah is our favorite! He is attentive, makes sure everything is good and remembers us when we come in! It is also nice that Loren, the GM, comes to the table to make sure that the service and food is great. I have seen him on multiple occasions jumping in to deliver food or help when his team is busy! He is a true leader. We will keep coming back to this First Watch for many more years to come!“

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

“This is a family owned hidden gem,. I have never tried Japanese curry before and it was an outstanding culinary experience so full of flavor. Don’t leave until you try the strawberry fluffy cake, not too sweet but light and yummy! Great experience highly recommend!“

“Local gem with small town vibes (and an impressive rotating sweets menu. Charming vintage decor. I always look forward to greeting their friendly and eccentric staff. LOVE their cinnamon rolls and Blueberry Muffins a bit too much…might even have a box of their mini caramel brownies in my fridge right now. 😂 (Vegan/GF/DF/Peanut-free options)“

“Excelente comida buen servicio ❤️“

“We Elf the Musical tonight and it was amazing! Sarah Anne was our server and she was very professional and nice! The food was delicious! We will definitely be returning soon.“

“Very fun pizza joint. Menu is stacked with all sorts of subs and entrees. We sat at the bar (fun) and tried the Chicago Deep Dish. Not fair, we're both from Chicago but they could definitely sell this pizza in Chicago. Wait staff was great and the vibe was eclectic.“

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

“We like to go on Friday night for the ribs. MICHAEL.Y. Was an awesome waiter. Very friendly and came back to the table several times to make sure we were taken care of Sonny’s ribs. Never disappoint.“

“If the bar stool pizza guy was here he would give this place at least a 9.. I will give them a 10. Based on the crust before I bid into it I could tell it was going to be good and folding the pizza and holding it up in the air without any support It did not flop and that's another awesome thing so I was already anticipating the flavor and it is perfectly seasoned and I did not need to add anything to it“

“We visited River & Post last night for the first time for a birthday dinner after hearing so many good things, and I can honestly say the praise was very well deserved. Everything from the quality and timeliness of our meals to the friendly, informative and attentive servers were exceptional, which sadly is not a common trait in upscale restaurants. I had the Broiled Ocean Platter which consisted of broiled mahi, three sea scallops and four large shrimp served in a citrus herb beurre blanc sauce, whipped potatoes and beautiful crisp tender veggies. All of my entre ingredients were cooked perfectly, the buttery lemon sauce was such a nice compliment to this dish and let all the distinct flavors of each seafood component shine. Too often sauces can be overpowering and used to moisten overcooked and flavorless seafood. I’m glad I opted out of a predinner salad or appetizer as this entre is very substantial and I wanted to save some room for dessert. My husband also very much enjoyed his choice of the Seared Filet Mignon served a mustard demi-glace, confit potatoes and sauteed broccolini. The steak was perfectly prepared to his medium rare request and he raved about how flavorful it was. Both of our meals arrived hot, beautifully plated, and we devoured them completely. Then the decision came for dessert. Since we were sharing, we opted for the wonderfully decadent Chocolate Mousse Torte. This torte could easily be called “Death by Chocolate” due to its intense deep chocolate flavor which had a more silken fudge like consistency than a typical fluffy mousse, but still seemed surprisingly light as the chocolate just melted in our mouths. The torte was served with a chocolate drizzle, freshly whipped cream and plump blackberries. What a wonderful finish to this birthday dinner! Thank you, R&P, for this great dining experience. We’ll definitely be back, and we won’t be waiting for the next birthday to do so.“

“We come at least once a month for mom and son night out and see Olivia ! She's the best . We get share the Cesar salad and cosmic karma . Sooo good!“

“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.“

“Amazing evening out. Everyone was so friendly as you entered the restaurant. It started with one of the best pomegranate martinis I ever had. Our server Jessica was excellent and all the servers that came to the table paid attention to detail. The most impressive part of the evening was the impeccable style of chef Justin. We had the 6 courses chef’s adventure tasting menu and I cannot say enough about the cuisine. The harmony of flavors and the mastery of technique with the plating presentation was magnificent. The chef came to the table to explain each plate that was presented. He’s very knowledgeable regarding the dishes he prepares and you could see his personality come through in the way the dishes were plated and the flavors that came through with each plate. With the cuisine Justin is preparing this restaurant could be a Michelin star restaurant in notime. By the way I am gluten free so the chef had to make changes to my dishes only. I cannot say enough on how much we enjoyed the entire evening. We will definitely be visiting Matthew’s again.“

“Hovan is an instant yes whenever someone in the office mentions it - I absolutely adore them. The food is always delicious and delightful, and while so filling I want a nap afterward, that’s a bonus! My particular favorite fact is that you can get the gyro with tahini instead of tzatziki - I’m sadly no longer able to eat tzatziki, and I thought that meant no more gyros, but the tahini is an inspired and amazing replacement. Also, their pita is spectacular. We always order extra 💚“

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

“Food was delicious! I got the pad Thai and bf got the curry duck. YUM!“

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

“We had such a great experience. Lizz was our server and she was amazing!!! This was our family’s first time here and we were celebrating our son for earning straight A’s on his report card. They gave him the most delicious donuts and Lizz made really excellent dish recommendations. We will return for sure!!“

“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“

“This restaurant serves the freshest and tastiest Thai food I have had anywhere in the US. We will be back!“

“STEVEN! We loved having Steven as our server today. He was so fun to interact with and as always the food hits every single time, it's my 6 year old daughter's favorite restaurant and a must for anyone who comes to visit us from out of town.“

“Small piano bar vibes. Absolutely love this spot! Tasty food and drinks and wonderful service!“

“amazing ! great authentic food“

“Great atmosphere while waiting for a flight!“

“the food was amazing and the service was great!! they treat u like family and went out of there way to take care of me and my family also gave me a gift card brownie and cheese cake for my birthday!! just absolutely amazing people at the town center location!“

“Great for brunch, lunch or dinner!“

“Lovely atmosphere and food!“

“Love, love, love this little place! The pizza is fantastic! Calzones to die for! BUT My favorite.... Veal Parm🤤 y'all it's so tender and the sauce!!! It's so good, seriously go check this place out. The owners are really wonderful people also,just like their food.“

“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 had a delicious lunch and everyone there made us feel so welcome! The environment is relaxing and service was excellent!! Thank you so much 😊“

“I was born and raised on Long Island NY! I left NY in 1978 and have NEVER HAD A PIZZA THAT REMINDED OF WHAT PIZZA SHOULD REALLY TASTE LIKE IT DID IN MY CHILDHOOD! UNTIL I HAD PIZZA FROM VITO'$! LOVE IT FRESH INGREDIENTS SUBURB TASTE! TRUE TRADITIONAL ITALIANO COOKING! YOU HAVE TO TRY THE EGG PLANT PIZZA! IT IS TO DYE FOR!“

“We come to Jacksonville often, but ate here for the first time last night. The staff is so pleasant and helpful. The food was excellent!! The portions were also great. I will be back next trip.“

“Great food and very friendly staff.“

“Our experience at Terra Gaucha has always felt like being with family. Over the years, we’ve celebrated so many special moments here — birthdays, anniversaries, and major milestones — and every visit has carried the same warmth and familiarity. The food is always on point. The flavor, the craft, and the attention to detail are consistently perfection. After moving out of state, we hadn’t visited in about four years. Now that we’re back, we were blown away by the thoughtful additions to the menu and the elevated dining experience. Everything was outstanding, but the highlight of our night was seeing our favorite Gaucho, João. We’ve watched the legacy and “empire” he and his partners have built over the years, and returning felt like reconnecting with an old friend. The kindness and professionalism of the entire team are truly unmatched. From the welcoming staff at the door, to the attentive servers on the floor, to the incredible team behind the scenes — Terra Gaucha continues to set the standard for Brazilian Churrasco. It’s not just food here. It’s tradition. It’s culture. It’s life. Thank you to João and the entire Terra Gaucha family for always making our moments memorable. Wishing you blessings as you continue to expand and bring Brazilian culture across the states. As we settle back into Jacksonville, tonight felt like being welcomed back home. Saúde!“

“I’ve been coming since they opened and they have the best customer service and the best salads/ pizza!“

“I was craving some good cevapi and it was recommended that I stop at the Balkan Cafe. It’s not a big place and the seating is limited, but the food is amazing. Kudos to Ado for doing such a great job. I’ll be back many times.“

“10 out of 10. More if possible. Matt the GM got us in when they didn’t have anything available for the time slot we wanted, phenomenal service, delicious steaks, the most surprising dessert which we were celebrating for my 10 y/o. Would recommend to any and everyone.“

“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.“

“I Been there twice two weeks and a row ,there breakfast burrito are amazing ,I had a Bacon egg & cheese with hash browns inside the burrito,the next week I had a Philly Burrito simply amazing.“

“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.“