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San Jose / Lakewood Restaurants
Picasso's
Picasso's is an independent pizza-and-pasta restaurant on San Jose Boulevard, a longtime local favorite known for creative pies and a loyal following.
10503 San Jose Blvd
Restaurants in Jacksonville
Jax Locals lists 23 independent, locally-owned restaurants across 8 neighborhoods — including San Jose / Lakewood, Jacksonville Beach, Springfield in Jacksonville. Every one is locally owned; no chains. Tap a listing to call, get directions, or check hours.
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Jacksonville Beach Restaurants
Beaches
TacoLu
TacoLu is a Jacksonville Beach institution on Beach Boulevard — a big, loud, independent Baja-Mexican spot famous for tacos, tequila, and a beach-town party vibe.
1712 Beach Blvd
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Springfield Restaurants
Tulua Bistro Springfield
Tulua Bistro brings modern Colombian cooking to North Main Street in Historic Springfield — an independent, chef-driven spot that's become a reason to make the trip to the neighborhood.
1705 N Main St $$
Jacksonville Beach Restaurants
Beaches
Beach Hut Cafe
Beach Hut Cafe is a long-running breakfast-and-lunch spot in Jacksonville Beach — the kind of unfussy local diner regulars line up for on weekend mornings.
1281 3rd St S
Ortega Restaurants
Bodrum Mediterranean Kitchen
Bodrum Mediterranean Kitchen is an independent restaurant on Roosevelt Boulevard in Ortega, well-reviewed for Turkish and Mediterranean plates.
5907 Roosevelt Blvd Unit 200
Riverside & Five Points Restaurants
Carmines Pie House
Carmine's Pie House is an independent pizzeria and Italian spot on Forbes Street in the Riverside area, a well-loved neighborhood joint for pies and calzones.
2677 Forbes St
Mandarin Restaurants
Chophouse Thirteen
Chophouse Thirteen is an independent steakhouse on San Jose Boulevard in Mandarin, a local special-occasion spot for steaks and a full bar.
11362 San Jose Blvd $$$
Springfield Restaurants
Crispy's Springfield Gallery
Crispy's occupies a restored historic building on North Main Street in Springfield, serving Italian plates and pizza in a room hung with local art.
1735 N Main St $$
Mandarin Restaurants
Don Juan's Restaurant
Don Juan's is an independent Mexican restaurant on San Jose Boulevard in Mandarin, a neighborhood staple for tacos, fajitas, and margaritas.
12373 San Jose Blvd
San Jose / Lakewood Restaurants
Enza's Italian Restaurant
Enza's is an independent Italian restaurant on San Jose Boulevard, a neighborhood favorite for classic pasta and a warm dining room.
10601 San Jose Blvd #109
Ortega Restaurants
Hightide Burrito & Bar
Hightide Burrito & Bar is an independent taqueria and bar off Roosevelt Boulevard in the Ortega area, a casual local spot for burritos, tacos, and a drink.
4591 Lakeside Dr #107
Mandarin Restaurants
Julington Creek Fish Camp
Julington Creek Fish Camp is an independent waterfront restaurant on San Jose Boulevard in Mandarin, a locals' spot for seafood and creekside seating at the south end of the river.
12760 San Jose Blvd
Murray Hill Restaurants
Moon River Pizza
Moon River Pizza is a Murray Hill institution on Edgewood Avenue, an independent shop known for New York–style pies by the slice and a loyal neighborhood crowd.
1176 Edgewood Ave S
Ortega Restaurants
Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse & Sushi Bar
Okinawa is an independent Japanese grillhouse and sushi bar on Roosevelt Boulevard in the Ortega area, doing hibachi and rolls for the neighborhood.
4403 Roosevelt Blvd
San Jose / Lakewood Restaurants
One Night Taco Stand
One Night Taco Stand is an independent taco spot on San Jose Boulevard, a casual local favorite for street-style tacos.
9703 San Jose Blvd
Riverside & Five Points Restaurants
Primi Piatti
Primi Piatti is an independent Italian restaurant on Park Street in Riverside, a neighborhood spot for from-scratch pasta and a quiet dinner.
2722 Park St
Ortega Restaurants
Puerto Plata Restaurant
Puerto Plata is an independent Dominican restaurant near Ortega, a well-reviewed neighborhood spot for mofongo, rice-and-beans plates, and other island staples.
2045 Bayview Rd
Avondale Restaurants
Restaurant Orsay
Restaurant Orsay is a French bistro in the Shoppes of Avondale, pairing Parisian technique with Southern ingredients and a well-regarded bar program.
3630 Park St $$$
Riverside & Five Points Restaurants
River & Post
River & Post is an independent restaurant in the Brooklyn/Riverside area with a well-known rooftop bar looking out over the St.
1000 Riverside Ave #100 $$$
San Jose / Lakewood Restaurants
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9825 San Jose Blvd #35
Mandarin Restaurants
The Cuban Place Restaurant
The Cuban Place is an independent Cuban restaurant on San Jose Boulevard in Mandarin, well-reviewed for pressed sandwiches and home-style plates.
9850 San Jose Blvd Ste 1
San Jose / Lakewood Restaurants
The Local
The Local is an independent gastropub on San Jose Boulevard, well-reviewed for scratch cooking and a rotating draft list.
4578 San Jose Blvd
Mandarin Restaurants
Umami Curry & Ramen
Umami Curry & Ramen is an independent ramen and curry spot on San Jose Boulevard in Mandarin, well-reviewed for its bowls.
11701 San Jose Blvd #23
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