The following restaurants made our list of favorite places to dine in Jacksonville Florida for several reasons. We considered the quality of the food, atmosphere, view, decor, staff and the entire dining experience. We also favored unique one of a kind restaurants as opposed to chain restaurants, but do have few on our recommended list of over 50 local restaurants. These restaurants help create and give the city of Jacksonville its unique character and charm.

Albert's BBQ on Beach Blvd, Al's Pizza, bb's, Biscottis, Bistro Aix, Bistro 17, Blackjack B B Q, Bonefish Grille, Cafe Carmon, Cafe Winterbourne, Cattlemen's BBQ (on Baymeadows), Charthouse, Clark's Fish Camp, Dolfin Depot, Dona Maria's, European Street, First Street, Fox Diner, Gallery Bistro, Giovanni's, Havana Jax Cafe, Homestead, India's Restaurant, Lava Grille, LaVilla Grille, Lighthouse Grille, Magellan's Oceanfront , Mikado, Marker 32, Matthew's at San Marco, Metro Diner, Mezza Luna Pizzeria Ristorante, Mi Casa, Morton's of Chicago, Moss Fire Grille, Pom's Thai Bistro, Ragtime Tavern and Seafood Grill, Ritespot, River City Brewing Co, Ruth Chris Steakhouse (in the Hilton Hotel) Stonewood (on Baymeadows), Seven Bridges, Starlight Cafe, Sticky Fingers, Sunny Caribbee, Sun Dog Diner, Taste of Thai, Thai Palace, The Brick, Tree Steak House, Wedge Cafe, and the Wine Cellar.