Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Jacksonville Beach

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1. The Goat - Tapas and Bar

4.2

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Jacksonville Beach

Booked 4 times today

Food and drink create a feeling of community. The feeling that happens in good company with conversation, a glass of wine and sharing a bite. Passion, balance, and clarity is what drives the beliefs behind The Goat. Our cuisine here is traveled, it's our purpose to stay authentic with the ingredients from the regions with a modern hand. We encourage you to explore our artfully played wine list, a seasonal craft beer or handcrafted cocktail to round your experience at The Goat.

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2. Eleven South Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(4121)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Jacksonville Beach

Booked 28 times today

At Eleven South, our food philosophy is simple – a taste for every palate and a palette for every season. Our menu is the centerpiece of the dining experience and features an exclusive variety of seafood, steaks, fresh fish and pasta dishes. Our open flame mesquite wood grill is our distinction and adds delectable flavor to many of our signature dishes from our signature Sea Bass to our steaks and appetizers.

3. Mezza Luna

4.8

Exceptional(1743)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Neptune Beach

Booked 22 times today

Locally owned and operated, we offer 3 different seating options:Standard seating: our formal dining room, perfect for date night, business dinners, gatherings with friends and family.Bar seating: tables in our lounge, family friendly, live music 6-9pm Sunday-Thursday.Outdoor Seating: covered patio, with fans in the summer and enclosed with heat in the winter. Family friendly and excellent for larger parties.In the interest of prompt and superior service, we do not split checks by item. Checks may only be split evenly. We encourage the use of Venmo. Reservations are recommended.

4. Dwight's Bistro

4.9

Exceptional(1276)

Price: Expensive

• French • Neptune Beach

Booked 14 times today

Dwight's Bistro is a true gem in the neighborhood. Reviews rave about the 'outstanding quality and service' and the 'amazing food'. The atmosphere is 'quaint and cozy' with 'excellent food and service'. It's a 'great local spot for excellent food' that 'never disappoints'. It's the perfect spot for a 'date night' or 'eating at the bar'. The staff is 'attentive' and 'informative', making every meal a special one.

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5. Azurea at One Ocean

4.8

Exceptional(1884)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Atlantic Beach

Booked 32 times today

Since its inception, Azurea, the signature restaurant of One Ocean Resort, has established its own food and wine personality, creating a culture of passion and seeking perfection. Azurea remains true to its local surroundings, providing an elegant, artfully inspired atmosphere, where a view of the ocean is accessible from any seat in the house. Under the direction of our highly acclaimed Food & Beverage Team, the restaurant has quickly become a “must experience” destination for discerning diners. Azurea showcases the area’s cuisine movement with an eclectic tribute to the flavors of Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. The menu changes with each season, representing the latest trends and the finest ingredients.

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6. JJ's Liberty Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(501)

Price: Moderate

• French • Ponte Vedra Beach

Booked 7 times today

Opened in 1994, JJ's has been one of the longest opened restaurants in Ponte Vedra. Enjoy one of the classic French dishes we have to offer or delve into some more modern American flavors. Choose from one of the largest wine selections in Jacksonville, awarded with two glasses from Wine Spectator Magazine. Then finish off dinner with a freshly made dessert from our very own pastry chef. This local restaurant offers a unique dining experience for everyone from the gourmand to the wine enthusiast, and everyone in between. If you would like to make lunch reservations please call at (904) 273-7980.

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7. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Jacksonville, FL - Big Island Drive

4.5

Awesome(5559)

Price: Moderate

• American • Baymeadows

Booked 110 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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8. Nona Blue Modern Tavern - Ponte Vedra Beach

4.7

Exceptional(2667)

Price: Expensive

• American • Ponte Vedra Beach

Booked 55 times today

“This is food the way we like to eat,” says Joe Davi, Founding Partner at Nona Blue.Davi and Bill Bona, also Founding Partner at Nona Blue, saw American dining trending toward smaller portions with different tastes; sharing at tables had always been an option, now it was being encouraged. As the vision for Nona Blue began to come into focus, Bona and Davi began crafting their “Shareables” menu, featuring items that can be passed among an entire table or serve as a meal for a single guest.

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9. Aqua Grill - Ponte Vedra

4.6

Exceptional(2376)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Ponte Vedra Beach

Booked 32 times today

Established in 1988 and reinvented for 2016, Aqua Grill offers guests a beautiful, new contemporary restaurant concept located directly on the lake in the renovated Sawgrass Village shopping center. Guests will enjoy award-winning cuisine from an eclectic, multi-ethnic menu featuring the freshest of local ingredients prepared to order. We offer private banquet facilities, a fully covered lakefront deck with climate control, and a lively full service bar with all NFL ticket, sports packages and 4K HD TVs. For your convenience, we serve lunch and dinner daily.

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10. The Capital Grille - Jacksonville

4.7

Exceptional(3547)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Baymeadows

Booked 75 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Mary AnnVIP
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Dinner for three and we each ordered a different entree, and all agreed the food was excellent, as was the service.
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Azurea at One OceanPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Atlantic Beach
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4.8
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CristynVIP
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Service was great. Ally was able to recommend food that we thoroughly enjoyed. It was our first time and the experience was awesome. Definitely coming back.
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The Goat - Tapas and BarPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Jacksonville Beach
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4.2
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Cliff
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Started with Proseco and shared appetizer of Escagot...So delicious and just melted in thr mouth. Then had 1/2 order Grilled Seabass and 1;2 order Sauteed Veal Picata. Wow, both so delicious and tender. Whitehaven Sav Blanc was the perfect wine to accompany the meal. And lemoncello cake to finish the fabulous meal. Thank you Dwight!
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Dwight's BistroPrice: Expensive• French• Neptune Beach
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4.9
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Randie
South Carolina •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a large party for my sister’s birthday and Our server made the experience especially special!
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Mezza LunaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Neptune Beach
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4.8
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CatVIP
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
As always, food was delicious. We ordered 3 different entrees and everyone loved their meal. Server Christopher was awesome, also as always. He makes great suggestions and a great asset to Eleven South.
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Eleven South BistroPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Jacksonville Beach
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4.8

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. The Goat - Tapas and Bar

2. Eleven South Bistro

3. Mezza Luna

4. Dwight's Bistro

5. Azurea at One Ocean

6. JJ's Liberty Bistro

7. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Jacksonville, FL - Big Island Drive

8. Nona Blue Modern Tavern - Ponte Vedra Beach

9. Aqua Grill - Ponte Vedra

10. The Capital Grille - Jacksonville

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