Restaurants Veteran-owned
Athens Cafe
Athens Cafe is a veteran- and family-owned Greek and Mediterranean restaurant on St.
6271 St Augustine Rd Ste 7 $$
San Jose / Lakewood
Restaurants in San Jose / Lakewood
There are 19 locally-owned restaurants in San Jose / Lakewood, Jacksonville on Jax Locals. Start with Athens Cafe on 6271 St Augustine Rd Ste 7. All are independent — no chains — with phone, hours, and directions on each listing.
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Bold Birds Lakewood Hot Chicken
Bold Birds Lakewood Hot Chicken is an independent restaurant on San Jose Blvd in San Jose / Lakewood, well reviewed by local customers.
5635 San Jose Blvd
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Bounxou Thai Restaurant
Bounxou Thai Restaurant is an independent restaurant on San Jose Blvd in San Jose / Lakewood, with hundreds of Google reviews.
9825 San Jose Blvd
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El Castillo Market & Restaurant
El Castillo Market & Restaurant is an independent restaurant on Old St Augustine Rd in San Jose / Lakewood, with hundreds of Google reviews.
9735 Old St Augustine Rd
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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
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Kazu Japanese Restaurant
Kazu Japanese Restaurant is an independent restaurant on San Jose Blvd in San Jose / Lakewood, with hundreds of Google reviews.
9965 San Jose Blvd #35
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Leona's Cucina
Leona's Cucina is an independent restaurant on Old St Augustine Rd in San Jose / Lakewood, with hundreds of Google reviews.
10550 Old St Augustine Rd #6
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Nudo Vietnamese Cuisine
Nudo Vietnamese Cuisine is an independent restaurant on San Jose Blvd in San Jose / Lakewood, with hundreds of Google reviews.
10111 San Jose Blvd ste9
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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
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Palmyra Cafe & Lounge
Palmyra Cafe & Lounge is a cafe and hookah lounge on Dupont Avenue in the San Jose and Lakewood area.
3615 Dupont Ave #100
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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
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San Jose Deli & Grill
San Jose Deli & Grill is an independent restaurant on Old St Augustine Rd in San Jose / Lakewood, with hundreds of Google reviews.
9735 Old St Augustine Rd
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Southern Shores Seafood Jacksonville
Southern Shores Seafood Jacksonville is an independent restaurant on 5613-1 San Jose Blvd in San Jose / Lakewood, with hundreds of Google reviews.
5613-1 San Jose Blvd
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Sr. Ceviche Jacksonville
Sr.
9825 San Jose Blvd #35
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St Marys Seafood & More
St Marys Seafood & More is an independent restaurant on Old St Augustine Rd in San Jose / Lakewood, with thousands of Google reviews.
11290 Old St Augustine Rd
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Syriana Grill
Syriana Grill is an independent restaurant on St Augustine Rd in San Jose / Lakewood, with hundreds of Google reviews.
6857 St Augustine Rd Unit 9
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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
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Toscana Little Italy
Toscana Little Italy is an Italian restaurant on Hendricks Ave in the San Jose and Lakewood area.
4440 Hendricks Ave
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Ya Habibi Slice & Spice
Ya Habibi Slice & Spice is an independent restaurant on St Augustine Rd in San Jose / Lakewood, with hundreds of Google reviews.
6271 St Augustine Rd #29
About restaurants in San Jose / Lakewood
Between San Marco and Mandarin, San Jose and Lakewood form the everyday middle of the Southside — riverside neighborhoods where San Jose Boulevard carries the traffic and the errands. Home to the landmark Bolles School campus, the area keeps a steady roster of neighborhood restaurants, markets, auto shops, and services locals actually use. Less postcard, more the places you keep coming back to.
More in San Jose / Lakewood
- Plumbing 10
- Auto Repair 2
- Hair Salons 10
- Barbershops 4
- AC & Heating 8
- Dentists 5
- Law Firms 2
- Local-Made Gifts 1
- Nail Salons 5
- Spas & Day Spas 5
- Markets & Delis 3
- Accountants / CPAs 6
- Coffee Roasters & Shops 5
- Makers & Craft Studios 3
- Insurance Agencies 3
- Clothing Boutiques 2
- Cleaning Services 3
- Electrical 2
- Bakeries 6
- Juice & Smoothie Bars 2
- Landscaping & Lawn Care 3
- Tattoo Studios 3
- BBQ & Smokehouses 1
- Pet Grooming 1
- Vintage & Antiques 1
- Breweries & Taprooms 1
- Yoga & Pilates 1
Restaurants elsewhere in Jacksonville
Frequently asked
How many locally-owned restaurants are in San Jose / Lakewood?
There are 19 locally-owned restaurants in San Jose / Lakewood, Jacksonville on Jax Locals. Start with Athens Cafe on 6271 St Augustine Rd Ste 7. All are independent — no chains — with phone, hours, and directions on each listing.
Are these restaurants in San Jose / Lakewood independent businesses?
Yes. Every restaurant listed here is locally owned — Jax Locals never lists national chains.