Guidebook for Jacksonville

Billy & Kerry
Billy & Kerry
Guidebook for Jacksonville

Food Scene

A neighborhood gem - great patio, great brunch, live jazz on the weekends.
44 locals recommend
Brick Restaurant
3585 St Johns Ave
44 locals recommend
A neighborhood gem - great patio, great brunch, live jazz on the weekends.
The best desserts and coffee in town. Enjoyable brunch as well.
100 locals recommend
Biscottis
3556 St Johns Ave
100 locals recommend
The best desserts and coffee in town. Enjoyable brunch as well.
A greasy spoon diner with the best fried green tomatoes in the south.
47 locals recommend
Fox Restaurant
3580 St Johns Ave
47 locals recommend
A greasy spoon diner with the best fried green tomatoes in the south.
A vibrant bar scene
101 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
3611 St Johns Ave
101 locals recommend
A vibrant bar scene
A modern twist on regional barbecue and the largest whiskey selection in town.
37 locals recommend
MOJO no.4, Urban BBQ Whiskey Bar
3572 St Johns Ave
37 locals recommend
A modern twist on regional barbecue and the largest whiskey selection in town.
Modern southern cuisine downstairs and a lively 4th story rooftop bar with hand crafted cocktails.
132 locals recommend
Black Sheep Restaurant
1534 Oak St
132 locals recommend
Modern southern cuisine downstairs and a lively 4th story rooftop bar with hand crafted cocktails.
Fantastic patio and scrumptious comfort food.
13 locals recommend
Derby On Park
1068 Park St
13 locals recommend
Fantastic patio and scrumptious comfort food.
Mossfire has the food and atmosphere to fit any mood. Dine on the first floor patio, rooftop deck, upstairs lounge, or main floor restaurant. The focus is southwestern and seafood.
27 locals recommend
The Mossfire Grill
1537 Margaret St
27 locals recommend
Mossfire has the food and atmosphere to fit any mood. Dine on the first floor patio, rooftop deck, upstairs lounge, or main floor restaurant. The focus is southwestern and seafood.
Huge selection of pizza, calzone, and comfort food.
39 locals recommend
Carmines Pie House
2677 Forbes St
39 locals recommend
Huge selection of pizza, calzone, and comfort food.
Sumo is our favorite local sushi
7 locals recommend
Sumo Sushi
2726 Park St
7 locals recommend
Sumo is our favorite local sushi
A new spot featuring an Asian-fusion menu and vibrant scene.
137 locals recommend
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1001 Park St
137 locals recommend
A new spot featuring an Asian-fusion menu and vibrant scene.
Orsay offers the environment of a classic French bistro in the front and an urban loft lounge in the back and cooks up classic French cuisine with a modern approach.
114 locals recommend
Restaurant Orsay
3630 Park St
114 locals recommend
Orsay offers the environment of a classic French bistro in the front and an urban loft lounge in the back and cooks up classic French cuisine with a modern approach.
Fantastic margs and Mexican
6 locals recommend
La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant
4530 St Johns Ave
6 locals recommend
Fantastic margs and Mexican
Great local coffee shop.
75 locals recommend
Bold Bean Coffee Roasters
869 Stockton St
75 locals recommend
Great local coffee shop.
Fantastic breakfast/lunch/coffee shop to get your day going.
54 locals recommend
Cool Moose Cafe
2708 Park St
54 locals recommend
Fantastic breakfast/lunch/coffee shop to get your day going.

Shopping

Fantastic place to pick up a gift for loved ones back home.
Cowford Traders
3563 St Johns Ave
Fantastic place to pick up a gift for loved ones back home.

Drinks & Nightlife

LGBT neighborhood bar (the "Cheers" of Jacksonville)
18 locals recommend
Park Place Lounge
931 King St
18 locals recommend
LGBT neighborhood bar (the "Cheers" of Jacksonville)
Great bar with a lively scene
28 locals recommend
theLOFT
925 King St
28 locals recommend
Great bar with a lively scene
You can't beat a steak at Ruth's Chris and the downtown Jax location has fabulous views of the river and skyline. The happy hour is daily (except Saturday) from 4-7 p.m. and includes several $7 meals.
47 locals recommend
Ruth's Chris Steak House
814 A1A N
47 locals recommend
You can't beat a steak at Ruth's Chris and the downtown Jax location has fabulous views of the river and skyline. The happy hour is daily (except Saturday) from 4-7 p.m. and includes several $7 meals.
A Jacksonville staple in the foodie scene.
37 locals recommend
Bistro Aix
1440 San Marco Blvd
37 locals recommend
A Jacksonville staple in the foodie scene.

Arts & Culture

A great, historic local theater with one screen, comfortable seats, and a selection of beer and wine to enjoy during the movie.
101 locals recommend
Sun-Ray Cinema
1028 Park St
101 locals recommend
A great, historic local theater with one screen, comfortable seats, and a selection of beer and wine to enjoy during the movie.
A great, historic local theater with one screen and a selection of beer and wine to enjoy during the movie.
50 locals recommend
San Marco Theatre
1996 San Marco Blvd
50 locals recommend
A great, historic local theater with one screen and a selection of beer and wine to enjoy during the movie.
Fabulous gardens on the river and rotating exhibits.
328 locals recommend
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside Ave
328 locals recommend
Fabulous gardens on the river and rotating exhibits.
Fantastic rotating exhibits in a lofty environment downtown.
129 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
333 N Laura St
129 locals recommend
Fantastic rotating exhibits in a lofty environment downtown.
Located just 5 miles from us, the arena hosts several big acts throughout the year, like Cher, Elton, Britney, Garth, and more.
62 locals recommend
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
300 A Philip Randolph Blvd
62 locals recommend
Located just 5 miles from us, the arena hosts several big acts throughout the year, like Cher, Elton, Britney, Garth, and more.
The Florida Theatre is a gorgeous historic theatre and hosts great acts throughout the year - from comedy to musical guests.
99 locals recommend
Florida Theatre
128 E Forsyth St
99 locals recommend
The Florida Theatre is a gorgeous historic theatre and hosts great acts throughout the year - from comedy to musical guests.
The T-U Center is home to the Jacksonville Symphony, off-broadway shows, and musical acts throughout the year.
47 locals recommend
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
300 Water St
47 locals recommend
The T-U Center is home to the Jacksonville Symphony, off-broadway shows, and musical acts throughout the year.
EverBank Field is home to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Florida Country Superfest, Florida-Georgia, and the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl every year.
16 locals recommend
EverBank Field
1 EverBank Stadium Dr
16 locals recommend
EverBank Field is home to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Florida Country Superfest, Florida-Georgia, and the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl every year.
Metro Park is home to several festivals and music festivals throughout the year - like Rock on the River, Jacksonville Jazz Fest, Welcome to Rockville, Funkfest, among others.
14 locals recommend
Metropolitan Park
1410 Gator Bowl Blvd
14 locals recommend
Metro Park is home to several festivals and music festivals throughout the year - like Rock on the River, Jacksonville Jazz Fest, Welcome to Rockville, Funkfest, among others.

Sightseeing

The "Central Park" of Riverside...located on the river and great for people watching or finding a shady spot for a book.
96 locals recommend
Memorial Park
1620 Riverside Ave
96 locals recommend
The "Central Park" of Riverside...located on the river and great for people watching or finding a shady spot for a book.
The Jacksonville Landing is located downtown. Stop here for a quick drink to enjoy the riverfront while you stroll along the Riverwalk.
50 locals recommend
Jacksonville Landing
333 Independent Dr
50 locals recommend
The Jacksonville Landing is located downtown. Stop here for a quick drink to enjoy the riverfront while you stroll along the Riverwalk.

Essentials

24-hour Convenience Store & Gas
Circle K
1092 McDuff Ave S
24-hour Convenience Store & Gas
The Fresh Market is great for upscale/gourmet finds that you won't see at a typical supermarket.
150 Riverside Ave
The Fresh Market is great for upscale/gourmet finds that you won't see at a typical supermarket.
A great neighborhood supermarket.
75 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Riverside
2033 Riverside Ave
75 locals recommend
A great neighborhood supermarket.
Gas station and convenience store within walking distance.
A P Express Sunoco
3621 Park St
Gas station and convenience store within walking distance.