Discover Jacksonville 2017

Local restaurants to taste:
Bistro Aix
1440 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville
32207, 904-398-1949, bistrox.com
Named after the French town Aix-En-
Provence, Bistro AIX offers seasonally
inspired French and Mediterranean
cuisine. Located in Jacksonville’s historic
San Marco district, the restaurant is a
feast for the eyes as well, with exposed
brick walls, a wood-fired oven, an open
chef’s kitchen and a raw bar creating a
warm and buzzing dining environment
for any occasion.
Black Sheep
1534 Oak St., Jacksonville32204
904-380-3091, blacksheep5points.com
Black Sheep is a modern American
restaurant located in the historic Five
Points district of Jacksonville’s Riverside
neighborhood. Lively bar crowd enjoys
signature cocktails, craft beers and
an excellent wine list — and a popular
rooftop bar and lounge with views of
Riverside, downtown and the St. Johns
River. Local and regionally sourced
ingredients are crafted into seasonal
favorites like crispy duck confit and wild
Georgia shrimp and grits.
Blue Fish
3551 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville 32205
904-387-0700
bluefishjax.com
Open seven days a week for lunch and
dinner, Blue Fish in historic Avondale
serves a wide array of seafood, steaks
and delicious desserts.
Collage
60 Hypolita St., St. Augustine 32084
904-829-0055, collagestaug.com
Enjoy an intimate restaurant with an
inviting atmosphere and a menu that
celebrates the eclectic personalities of
owners Mike and Cindy Stangby. You’ll
find favorites such as a grilled rack of
New Zealand lamb with a sherry green
peppercorn sauce; shrimp and scallops
All’ Imperiale, sautéed with artichokes,
sun-dried tomatoes and peach brandy.
Costa Brava
Casa Monica Hotel, 95 Cordova St.
St. Augustine 32084
904-810-6810, casamonica.com/dining
Architecture isn't the only reason to
visit the the Casa Monica, a Moorishrevival
landmark. The hotel’s signature
restaurant, Costa Brava, is capable
of making an impression all on its
own. The seasonally inspired, Spanish
Mediterranean meze-style menu
features fresh and flavorful coastal
cuisine.
Gilbert's Underground Kitchen
510 South 8th St.
Fernandina Beach 32034
904-310-6374, undergroundkitchen.co
Celebrity Chef Kenny Gilbert’s
eponymous Fernandina Beach
restaurant focuses on seasonal
southern neighborhood dining. Mullet,
alligator ribs, pork, turkey and more are
smoking on the patio. Brunswick stew
is a savory masterpiece. Fernandina
Beach hot chicken gets rave reviews.
Dishes are served family style and
sharing is encouraged.
HOBNOB
220 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville 32202
904-220-5830
unityplaza.org/hobnob
Situated in the burgeoning Brooklyn
neighborhood, HOBNOB features a
scratch kitchen and hospitable service.
It offers a seasonally-inspired menu and
innovative cocktails.
Marker 32
14549 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville 32250
904-223-1534, marker32.com
This casual Intracoastal waterfront
restaurant offers a nightly slate of
specials almost entirely prepared from
fresh, locally gathered seafood and
produce. Excellent food and service in a
casual, relaxed atmosphere makes this
a local favorite for special occasions
as well.
Matthew's
2107 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville 32207
904-396-9922
matthewsrestaurant.com
Matthew Medure is the culinary
giant behind this small, exquisitely
appointed San Marco restaurant. The
menu changes seasonally, but look for
Matthew’s sophisticated flavor profiles
in dishes like Hudson Valley foie gras
with sweet onion confit and saffron
onion marmalade.
Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails
4972 Big Island Drive
Jacksonville 32246
904-998-9744, moxiefl.com
Chef Tom Gray presides over this
upscale casual restaurant at the St.
Johns Town Center. Enjoy lunch, dinner,
brunch, late night and cocktails, all
within a stone’s through of some of the
best shopping in town. Gray’s playful
and nostalgic menu showcases his
culinary journey and brings the diner
along for the ride.
Ocean 60
60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach 32233
904-247-0060
ocean60.com
Located on the northeast corner of the
Atlantic Beach Town Center just steps
from the beach, Ocean 60 is an upscale
restaurant and cocktail lounge known
for its continental cuisine with an island
twist. It features local-caught seafood
straight from the boats of Mayport, and
craft martinis that are the talk of the
town.
Orsay
3630 Park St., Jacksonville 32205
904-381-0909, restaurantorsay.com
This Avondale area favorite features
French bistro classics alongside
southern American cuisine prepared
with French techniques. Responsibly
produced local and regional ingredients
are always in focus on the seasonal
food, beer, wine and cocktail menus.
Orsay is also a popular spot for Sunday
brunch and weeknight happy hour
cocktail noshing.
Ovinte
10208 Buckhead Branch Drive
Jacksonville 32246
904-900-7730, ovinte.com
One of a handful of locally owned and
operated restaurants at the St. Johns
Town Center, Ovinte’s bar selection
includes more than 240 wines, and
classic and craft cocktails. Deriving
influences from the cooking styles
of Italy and Spain, small plates and
full-sized entrees are equally well
represented.
DINING
Restaurant Medure
818 N. A1A, Ponte Vedra Beach 32082
904-543-3797, restaurantmedure.us
Matthew’s sibling restaurant elevates
the Beaches’ haute cuisine scene. David
Medure (brother to Matthew), reigns
over the kitchen of this cosmopolitanchic
yet seductively comfortable eatery
where dishes range from the classic
(succulently tender escargot with garlic
butter), to the trendy (bacon farms kale
salad with apple, toasted pecans and
smoky blue cheese dressing). A lively
lounge crowd gathers on weekends,
enjoying live music, stellar bar
appetizers and signature cocktails.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
1201 Riverplace Blvd.
Jacksonville 32207
904-396-6200, ruthschris.com
814 A1A N., Suite 103
Ponte Vedra Beach 32082
904-285-0014, ruthschris.com
Top-grade steaks seared in
1,800-degree ovens and served on
500-degree plates are the mainstay at
this local outpost of the famed steak
house. The carnivore’s dilemma: filet,
strip, prime rib, T-bone or porterhouse?
Of course, one look at the restaurant’s
5-pound Maine lobsters could sway
even the most ardent steak fans. Try the
extraordinary veal osso bucco ravioli
starter, and white chocolate bread
pudding to finish your meal.
Salt
The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island
4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Amelia Island 32034
904-277-1100, ritzcarlton.com
Salt is the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island’s
award-winning restaurant. The elegant
dining room offers sweeping views of
the Atlantic Ocean at twilight. Let the
chef choose your culinary experience
with the four-course Signature Tastings
Menu, or try a private in-kitchen chef’s
table dining experience.
Taverna San Marco
1986 San Marco Blvd.
Jacksonville 32207
904-398-3005, taverna.restaurant
Modern interpretations of classic
fare, rustic-chic ambiance and warm
hospitality are the hallmarks of this
San Marco classic restaurant. Start with
Chef Sam Effron’s house-made herbed
ricotta with fig compote and warmgrilled
ciabatta bread for slathering.
Open for lunch, dinner and weekend
brunch, there is also a takeaway quick
lunch menu when you only have a short
window between meetings.
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