Jacksonville Today brings you food coverage from The Food Section along with updates on the latest restaurant openings, closings, and trends in Northeast Florida. From reviews of local favorites to reporting on the people behind the kitchen doors, we highlight the flavors and food culture that make Jacksonville unique.
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The lakefront dining area of Pusser's Caribbean Bar & Grille, off State Road A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach. | Pusser's/Facebook
October 28, 2026

Pusser’s Bar & Grille set for transformation and new name

Pusser’s, a mainstay in Ponte Vedra Beach for almost two decades, will become Craig’s Beach House.…

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The interior of Alder & Oak at the Hub in Brooklyn, one of two locations of the Mediterranean-style restaurant opened in Jacksonville in 2026. | Hanna Raskin
October 27, 2026

REVIEW | Alder & Oak beckons with pizza and a good time

Wood-fired pizza and an impressive beverage program highlight an Alder & Oak experience that’s otherwise totally fine.…

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Mayor Donna Deegan answers questions at the presentation of Jacksonville's first comprehensive food plan | Simone Endress, Jacksonville Today
October 26, 2026

Jacksonville presents its first ‘food plan’ to combat food insecurity

The plan recommends steps to ensure that every Jacksonville resident has access to fresh, affordable food.…

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits the Lincoln Memorial University campus in Orange Park on Oct. 21, 2026. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 22, 2026

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. touts dietary guidelines with Northeast Florida healthcare leaders

HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. visited Orange Park to discuss nutrition initiatives with Jacksonville area healthcare executives.…

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This rendering shows the planned Oak Steakhouse in The Greenleaf building at Laura and Adams Streets. | Downtown Investment Authority
October 19, 2026

Oak Steakhouse Downtown considered for $400K in incentives

The Downtown Investment Authority board will consider incentives for the steakhouse planned in The Greenleaf building.…

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October 15, 2026

Founders of The District restaurant plan another spot next door

The new fine-dining restaurant in Springfield will include 24 outdoor seats and a “speakeasy style space.”…

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The St. Augustine Greek Festival comes to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church this weekend.
October 15, 2026

WHAT TO DO | Filipino Pride Day; St. Augustine Greek Festival; Jax Veg Fest

Filipino Pride Day in Arlington, the St. Augustine Greek Festival and Veg Fest in Springfield are What to Do in…

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St. Johns Avenue offers what's perhaps the region's most-walkable and inviting cluster of restaurants, boutiques and specialty shops. | Cole LoCurto
October 15, 2026

Eat and drink on St. Johns Avenue, Avondale’s walkable commercial strip

Avondale’s main business district, St. Johns Avenue, offers perhaps the region’s most-walkable and inviting cluster of restaurants.…

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Fat Tuesday plans to return to Jacksonville this month.
October 8, 2026

Severe weather delays Fat Tuesday’s return to Jacksonville

Fat Tuesday says it will open its bar and lounge in Five Points on Oct. 16, a week later than…

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River Restaurant Group plans to open The Wharf in the former Santa Maria restaurant building at 135 Avenida Menendez in St. Augustine. | Zach Gardner
October 6, 2026

Wharf restaurant planned this year on St. Augustine waterfront

River Restaurant Group plans to launch the Wharf with a seafood focus in time for Nights of Lights.…

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Martin Kabaki stands with 132-pound sacks of Kenyan coffee beans that he roasts in Downtown Jacksonville. | Simone Endress, Jacksonville Today
October 5, 2026

Café Nairobi roasts Kenyan coffee in Jacksonville

Martin Kabaki has expanded his Kenyan coffee line from farmers markets to Fresh Market — and he hopes to grow…

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Hooters on San Jose Boulevard was the last remaining location in Jacksonville. | News4Jax
October 4, 2026

Last remaining Hooters location in Jacksonville permanently closes its doors

The last remaining Hooters restaurant in Jacksonville has permanently closed.…

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The design for the rooftop lounge at Grafton & Fleck’s includes views of the beach community. | Charlene Shirk Public Relations
October 1, 2026

Grafton & Fleck’s steakhouse will soon replace Ragtime Tavern in Atlantic Beach

The steakhouse, with a rooftop lounge, broke ground Wednesday. It is expected to open by summer 2027.…

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The Floribunda show (seen here in 2024) returns this weekend to CoRK.
October 1, 2026

WHAT TO DO | Island Hop Beer & Spirits Fest; ‘Floribunda’ opening; Pride Fest; Crocodile talk

A craft beer & spirits fest in Fernandina Beach; the Floribunda art opening in Riverside; Jacksonville’s annual LGBT pride parade…

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Italian American Club of Jacksonville members preparing a spaghetti dinner. They refused to reveal any details of the house recipe for meatballs and sauce | Hanna Raskin
September 29, 2026

At the Italian American Club of Jacksonville, Ohioans bring the spaghetti-supper love

The Italian American Club of Jacksonville will host its Festa Italiana on Oct. 24. Get a taste any month at…

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Voodoo Brewing Co. at 1974 San Marco Blvd. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 23, 2026

More than $75K unpaid and a ‘sour’ ending for Voodoo Brewing Co.

Voodoo leaves Jacksonville’s bar scene amid financial troubles and a lawsuit over unpaid rent.…

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One of a handful of nondescript strip malls lining Mayport Road that belie the culinary delights within, this particular parcel includes a distillery, a popular taproom/pizza spot, a MICHELIN-recommended breakfast restaurant and a by-reservation only tiki-themed speakeasy | Matt Shaw, Jacksonville Today
September 16, 2026

Eat and drink on Mayport Road, the Beaches’ underrated culinary corridor 

For curious diners Mayport Road’s nondescript strip malls host a delightful culinary mélange.…

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Pastry case at Tous Le Jours' Baymeadows location, one of two popular French-Korean bakery chains that have arrived in Jacksonville | Hanna Raskin
August 27, 2026

REVIEW | Taste-testing Jacksonville’s French-Korean bakeries

The output is French. The ownership is Korean. But the ethos is thoroughly American at Jacksonville’s new favorite bakeries.…

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LaRosa Benn, left, chants as she packs apple sauce during the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation's Community Day on Aug. 20, 2026, on the Eastside. The Jaguars Foundation has partnered with Feeding Northeast Florida to provide food for the last seven years. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 25, 2026

Local food banks see more need amid federal-assistance restrictions, rising prices

Feeding Northeast Florida expects to surpass its 2025 record of 38.1 million pounds of food distributed from its food banks.…

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August 19, 2026

WHAT TO DO | Cafecito Coffee Social; Jax Library Writer’s Day; Tattoo Convention

A daylong writers’ retreat Downtown, a caffeinated dance party in Riverside, and an international ink convention in St. Augustine are…

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A four-block section of West King Street is home to eclectic small businesses and a tasty food and dining scene. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
August 13, 2026

Eat and drink like a local on St. Augustine’s West King Street

Off the beaten path of St. Augustine’s main commercial hub, West King Street has a for-the-locals vibe.…

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Students walk up the steps at Atlantic Beach Elementary School in 2025. | Atlantic Beach Elementary via Facebook
August 4, 2026

Duval raises school lunch prices again

Students will need a little more lunch money when school starts in Duval County next week.…

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Bellwether, at 117 W. Forsyth St., closed in March after founder Jonathan Insetta said the restaurant had struggled with rising costs in a challenging Downtown market. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record
August 3, 2026

Bellwether restaurant will reopen Downtown with new owners

Pearl Hospitality Group plans to add sushi and Asian dining to a refreshed Bellwether menu.…

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The Corner at Deb's Store on Florida Ave. in Jacksonville's Eastside is one of five outlets in Duval County that accepts Fresh Access Bucks. The Fresh Access Bucks program allows people who utilize food assistance programs to expand their benefits to purchase produce. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 31, 2026

Florida Fresh Access Bucks program pauses amid funding shortage

Fresh Access Bucks allowed SNAP users to extend their benefits at Florida-based farmers markets and retailers.…