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
Ortega
Restaurants in Ortega
There are 12 locally-owned restaurants in Ortega, Jacksonville on Jax Locals. Start with Bodrum Mediterranean Kitchen on 5907 Roosevelt Blvd Unit 200. All are independent — no chains — with phone, hours, and directions on each listing.
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Falafel x Bar
Falafel x Bar is an independent restaurant on Herschel St in Ortega, with hundreds of Google reviews.
4162 Herschel St
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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
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Latin House Grill Jax
Latin House Grill Jax is an independent restaurant on Timuquana Rd in Ortega, with thousands of Google reviews.
5584 Timuquana Rd
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mesa
mesa is an independent restaurant on Herschel St in Ortega, with hundreds of Google reviews.
4260 Herschel St
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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
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Oxford Place
Oxford Place is an independent restaurant on Corinthian Ave in Ortega, well reviewed by local customers.
2902 Corinthian Ave
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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
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Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant
Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant is an independent restaurant on San Juan Ave in Ortega, with thousands of Google reviews.
6315 San Juan Ave
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Sushi Bear Sushi & Grill
Sushi Bear Sushi & Grill is an independent restaurant on St Johns Ave in Ortega, with thousands of Google reviews.
4530 St Johns Ave #9
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Terry's Kitchen
Terry's Kitchen is an independent restaurant on St Johns Ave in Ortega, well reviewed by local customers.
4218 St Johns Ave
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The Loop Restaurant
The Loop Restaurant is an independent restaurant on Lakeside Dr in Ortega, with thousands of Google reviews.
4591 Lakeside Dr
About restaurants in Ortega
Across the Ortega River from Riverside, Ortega is one of Jacksonville's oldest and most storied residential enclaves — a leafy riverfront peninsula of grand homes and quiet streets. Boaters know it for the marinas along the water; residents know it for a small, dependable strip of long-running local businesses. It stays deliberately low-key, and likes it that way.
More in Ortega
- Clothing Boutiques 7
- Insurance Agencies 3
- Local-Made Gifts 3
- AC & Heating 2
- Accountants / CPAs 3
- Dentists 7
- Dance Studios 1
- Photographers 1
- Pet Grooming 3
- Bookstores 1
- Cleaning Services 2
- Tattoo Studios 2
- Bakeries 2
- Plumbing 1
- Vintage & Antiques 3
- Breweries & Taprooms 1
- Hair Salons 2
- Spas & Day Spas 2
- Electrical 2
- Handyman 1
- Law Firms 1
- Nail Salons 1
- Barbershops 1
- Auto Repair 1
- Plant Shops & Nurseries 1
- Coffee Roasters & Shops 2
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Frequently asked
How many locally-owned restaurants are in Ortega?
There are 12 locally-owned restaurants in Ortega, Jacksonville on Jax Locals. Start with Bodrum Mediterranean Kitchen on 5907 Roosevelt Blvd Unit 200. All are independent — no chains — with phone, hours, and directions on each listing.
Are these restaurants in Ortega independent businesses?
Yes. Every restaurant listed here is locally owned — Jax Locals never lists national chains.