FSBPA RESTAURANT/ENTERTAINMENT LIST Courtesy of the Jacksonville District, USACE and Olsen Associates, Inc
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FSBPA RESTAURANT/ENTERTAINMENT LIST Courtesy of the Jacksonville District, USACE and Olsen Associates, Inc. DINING LUNCH—these are restaurants within quick walking distance of the Hotel Burrito Gallery $ 21 E Adams St, 6 block walk. Great Mexican food, outdoor dining available. Village Bread Café $ 2 E Independent Dr (in The Jacksonville Landing), 3 block walk. Sandwiches, soups and salads, very quick access from Hotel. Serves Breakfast too. Chicago Pizza $ 2 E Independent Dr (in The Jacksonville Landing), 3 block walk. Sports bar and restaurant with pizza and other casual dining options Koja Sushi $$ 2 E Independent Dr (in The Jacksonville Landing), 3 block walk. Sushi box lunches and outdoor seating available with a nice view of the river. Chew $$$ 117 W Adams St, 7 block walk. Modern American food, healthy choices. DINNER Downtown/Nearby Note: The Riverside Trolley links Downtown with Riverside and Avondale (map below) 13 Gypsies $ 887 Stockton St, Simple tapas and ―peasant‖ fare, cozy European Street Cafe $ 1704 San Marco Blvd., Dozens of sandwiches to choose from and just as many beers. Kickback’s $$ 910 King St, Great pub food. Extensive selection of beers. BB’s $$ 1019 Hendricks Ave, Modern atmosphere and food— popular with locals Biscottis $$ 3556 St. Johns Ave, BB’s sister restaurant in Avondale The Brick Restaurant $$ 3585 St. Johns Ave, Modern atmosphere and food— popular with locals The Grotto $$ 2012 San Marco Blvd, Nice outdoor dining area, cozy and affordable Mossfire Grille $$ 1537 Margaret St., Longtime local favorite for Mexican food. Outdoor seating. Bistro AIX $$$ 1440 San Marco Blvd, European, French, and Mediterranean. Great atmosphere and food. Basil Thai and Sushi $$$ 1004 Hendricks Ave, Excellent food, good atmosphere Orsay $$$ 3630 Park St, Classic French Bistro, great atmosphere Blue Fish $$$ 3551 St. Johns Ave, Fresh Seafood and Oyster Bar Matthew’s $$$$ 2107 Hendricks Ave, Local chef and restaurateur Matthew Medure’s downtown restaurant Ruth’s Chris $$$$ 1201 Riverplace Blvd, Just across the Main Street bridge at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Jacksonville Area Beaches The beach communities of Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach are approximately 16 miles/40 minutes drive from downtown. The following are some suggestions for dining in the area. TacoLu $ 1183 Beach Blvd Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. Excellent inexpensive Mexican food/tacos. Salt Life Food Shack $$ 1018 3rd St N Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. Popular casual seafood restaurant with a diverse menu Ragtime Tavern $$ 207 Atlantic Blvd Atlantic Beach, FL 32233. Local favorite with great American food and locally brewed beer The Fish Company $$$ 725-12 Atlantic Blvd Atlantic Beach, FL 32233. Excellent local seafood, nice atmosphere Ocean 60 $$$ 60 Ocean Blvd Atlantic Beach, FL 32233. Excellent food and martini bar Bonefish Grille $$$ 2400 3rd St S Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. Popular restaurant with a diverse menu and a nice bar. 11 South $$$$ 216 S 11th Ave Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. Excellent American/International menu, a cozy local favorite. Tento $$$$ 528 1st St N Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. Brazilian Churrascaria. All-you-can-eat, excellent food. ENTERTAINMENT Historic San Marco 2012 San Marco Blvd, Pedestrian-friendly areas located a short drive from downtown with many shops, restaurants, bars, coffee houses and a historic theatre. San Marco Theatre 1996 San Marco Blvd, Theatre located in historic San Marco playing a current released film. Dinner and adult beverages available. Reasonably priced. Historic Riverside and Avondale 3556 St. Johns Ave, Pedestrian-friendly area located a short drive from downtown with many shops, restaurants and bars The Jacksonville Landing 2 E Independent Dr, Variety of restaurants and shops. Arena for live entertainment and festivals. Five Points 1028 Park St., In Jacksonville’s alternative neighborhood – funky clothes, antiques, wine and home furnishings. Museum of Science and History 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207, 904.396.MOSH Museum of Contemporary Art 333 North Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32202, (904) 366-6911 The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens 829 Riverside Ave, Houses a permanent collection of more than 5,500 works of art; listed in the National Register of Historic Places Jacksonville Neighborhood Parks: Jacksonville has over 98,000 acres of parks and preserves, Explore Historic Riverside Park at 753 Park St.; play tennis on one of 14 clay courts at Boone Park, at 3700 Park St. Atlantic Beach/Neptune Beach 207 Atlantic Blvd Atlantic Beach, FL 32233, Called ―Town Center‖ where Atlantic Blvd. meets the ocean. Pedestrian-friendly area of the beaches with restaurants, bars, coffee houses and shopping. Public parking and beach access available. Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville, FL, 32202, (904) 633-6110. Home of the Jacksonville Symphony. Click Here for Schedules of Various Transportation .