Restaurants
Akels Deli
Akel's Delicatessen is a deli in the Riverside Avenue office building downtown, serving breakfast, soups, sandwiches and platters.
245 Riverside Ave # 195
Downtown
Restaurants in Downtown
There are 11 locally-owned restaurants in Downtown, Jacksonville on Jax Locals. Start with Akels Deli on 245 Riverside Ave # 195. All are independent — no chains — with phone, hours, and directions on each listing.
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Andrew's Deli
Andrew's Deli is an independent restaurant on S Main St in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
815 S Main St
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Element Bistro Bar and Lounge
Element Bistro Bar and Lounge is a creative cuisine restaurant and lounge on East Bay Street downtown.
333 E Bay St Suite 105
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Fizzies&Fare
Fizzies&Fare is a restaurant on North Hogan Street downtown, close to the center of the city.
400 N Hogan St
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Hola Mexican Restaurant
Hola Mexican Restaurant is a festive Mexican spot on North Main Street with a patio, serving queso and guacamole, fajitas, burritos, vegetarian dishes and jumbo margaritas.
1001 N Main St
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Indochine Downtown
Indochine Downtown is an independent restaurant on E Adams St in Downtown, with thousands of Google reviews.
21 E Adams St #200
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Indulgence Southern Bistro
Indulgence Southern Bistro is an independent restaurant on W Forsyth St in Downtown, with hundreds of Google reviews.
315 W Forsyth St
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New Kazu Sushi Burrito
New Kazu Sushi Burrito is a fast casual spot on West Adams Street downtown that blends Hawaiian flavors with Japanese technique in its sushi burritos.
117 W Adams St
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On the Fly Sandwiches & Stuff-
On the Fly Sandwiches & Stuff is a food truck parked on West Adams Street downtown, near Jefferson Street and the new courthouse.
655 W Adams St
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Spliffs Gastropub
Spliffs Gastropub is an independent restaurant on E Forsyth St in Downtown, with thousands of Google reviews.
100 E Forsyth St
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Starving Like Marvin
Starving Like Marvin is an independent restaurant on W Ashley St in Downtown, with hundreds of Google reviews.
311 W Ashley St Apt 1
About restaurants in Downtown
Downtown holds the Northbank core, where Laura Street's early-1900s towers meet the river between the Main Street and Acosta bridges. The Elbow district gathers the after-dark crowd into a few blocks of bars and live music, while daytime brings coffee, lunch counters, and Riverwalk views. It's the city's civic center — theatres, offices, and the water always in sight.
More in Downtown
- Plumbing 2
- Wedding & Event Planners 6
- AC & Heating 1
- Law Firms 41
- Financial Advisors 6
- Accountants / CPAs 6
- Juice & Smoothie Bars 1
- Insurance Agencies 6
- Breweries & Taprooms 4
- Cleaning Services 1
- Clothing Boutiques 5
- Tattoo Studios 2
- Landscaping & Lawn Care 1
- Cash Buyers & Sell-Your-Stuff 1
- Bookstores 1
- Barbershops 6
- Spas & Day Spas 3
- Dentists 2
- Real Estate Agents 2
- Dumpster Rental 1
- Hair Salons 4
- Vintage & Antiques 1
- Photographers 1
- Coffee Roasters & Shops 6
- Bars & Lounges 1
- Local-Made Gifts 1
- Art Galleries 1
- Handyman 1
Restaurants elsewhere in Jacksonville
Frequently asked
How many locally-owned restaurants are in Downtown?
There are 11 locally-owned restaurants in Downtown, Jacksonville on Jax Locals. Start with Akels Deli on 245 Riverside Ave # 195. All are independent — no chains — with phone, hours, and directions on each listing.
Are these restaurants in Downtown independent businesses?
Yes. Every restaurant listed here is locally owned — Jax Locals never lists national chains.