November 21, 2025
Owner Lily Grabb said she closed the Asian American restaurant after struggling to attract lunch customers.…
Features and guides to Jacksonville’s restaurant scene, including openings, reviews, chef profiles, and dining trends
November 18, 2025
Deal to sell Casa Marina Hotel in Jax Beach falls through
Developer Corner Lot had planned to buy and redevelop the Casa Marina and a property across the street.…
November 17, 2025
Greek pastry shop plans Five Points location
Lukumades II is working on building out its second location, in the Five Points Theatre building.…
November 14, 2025
More outdoor dining on the way in Downtown Jacksonville
The Jacksonville City Council voted to allow restaurant and bar seating on Downtown sidewalks.…
November 5, 2025
Jacksonville may expand sidewalk dining Downtown
City Council is considering legislation that would allow sidewalk dining throughout Downtown instead of in select areas.…
October 29, 2025
Outback Steakhouse closes in Jacksonville Beach
Outback’s parent company said it was closing 41 locations across all of its restaurant brands.…
October 23, 2025
Purple Olive restaurant moves to former Gypsy Cab space
Purple Olive will open Friday on Anastasia Island after 21 years in St. Augustine Beach.…
October 15, 2025
Downtown Jacksonville Starbucks wins city incentives
The Starbucks franchise holder now will turn their attention to construction in the Bank of America Tower Downtown.…
October 9, 2025
Why the city thinks incentives for Downtown Starbucks make sense
Jacksonville officials say a Starbucks in the Bank of America Tower would be a sign of health for Downtown.…
October 8, 2025
1928 Cuban Bistro plans to expand in Brooklyn
Based in Jacksonville, 1928 Cuban Bistro plans its eighth location where Tossgreen closed.…
October 8, 2025
Habit Burger & Grill sets opening for first Jax restaurant
The California-based Habit Burger & Grill plans three locations in Jacksonville.…
October 3, 2025
Starbucks seeks incentives for Downtown coffee shop
The Starbucks franchise would open on the ground floor of Bank of America Tower.…
October 3, 2025
Brett’s in Fernandina Beach closes after 41 years
The city is considering several possible uses for the Brett’s site, including a more elaborate restaurant with a pier.…
October 1, 2025
Wobbly Whale replaces iconic British pub in St. Augustine
The Wobbly Whale Public House takes over the spot of Kings Head British Pub, which closed after 32 years.…
September 26, 2025
Asado Life restaurant planned at Shipyards near Four Seasons
Asado is centered around the centuries-old Argentine tradition of open-flame cooking.…
September 25, 2025
Cracker Barrel is downsizing Maple Street chain
Maple Street’s owner said it plans to close 14 of the restaurants in fiscal 2026.…
September 22, 2025
Irish pub will open Halloween weekend on Bay Street
Keane’s Tavern will open in the former Justice Pub and Mark’s bar, near several new entertainment spots.…
September 16, 2025
Matanzas Innlet Restaurant may be rebuilt after 9 years
The restaurant in St. Augustine was razed after it was severely damaged in Hurricane Matthew.…
September 12, 2025
JEA negotiating with Live Oak to sell Downtown tower
Live Oak Contracting wants to convert the former JEA campus into apartments and retail.…
September 2, 2025
Jenkins Quality Barbecue to close after 68 years
The Jenkins family cited rising costs and shifting consumer trends. The restaurant will close Sept. 30.…
August 29, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Will Bread & Board ever return Downtown?
VyStar Credit Union is working to find another restaurant for the space left empty by Bread & Board.…
August 27, 2025
THE JAXSON | Jacksonville’s oldest sandwich shops
Jacksonville has long been recognized for its legacy sandwich shops and signature creations, including the Camel Rider, Steak-in-a-Sack, and the…
August 12, 2025
Norikawa Japanese restaurant planned at 1 Riverside
Pearl Hospitality Group also operates Norikase in Tinseltown and Beachside Seafood in Jacksonville Beach.…
August 7, 2025
Plans for Bad Ass Coffee brewing in St. Augustine
The chain, based in Hawaii, is planning its ninth location in Florida, its first outside the Gulf.…