The Beaches’ selection of restaurants can be overwhelming to even the most seasoned native, much less for newcomers! But with hundreds of options to choose from, everyone needs a place to start. Here’s a small sampling of some of the best tastes across Jacksonville’s Beaches.
Salt Life Food Shack: New Jacksonville residents will immediately recognize the mark of “Salt Life” everywhere around the area from surf boards to tee shirts to auto decals. Its namesake is an extension of the beach life culture. Locals can grab a taste of it at the infamous Salt Life Food Shack, a surf-themed restaurant with a hybrid menu of everything from poke bowls to burgers. For casual dining that embodies all the best parts of coastal life, Salt Life Food Shack is a great welcome point for new Beach residents.
JaxSpice: While its well-known for its local fare, Jacksonville Beach also has no shortage of cuisine from various cultures. JaxSpice is the perfect example, with a sampling of modern takes of traditional Indian dishes in a quaint and elegant setting. At its convenient 3rd Street location, JaxSpice is perfect for a small getaway.
Southern Grounds & Co.: For quick bites and light meals, look no further than Neptune Beach’s Southern Grounds & Co. With a menu of breakfast plates, sweets, coffee and wine, Southern Grounds & Co. is the perfect place to gather and share stories, meet new neighbors and reacquaint yourself with friends. At its location right off the beach, this cafe offers a cozy slice of coastal life perfect for new residents.
Beachside Seafood Restaurant and Market: This local mainstay has its own stake to fame — not only has Beachside Seafood Restaurant and Market been a local hotspot for nearly 30 years, it was also featured on Food Network’s Ginormous Food! Boasting a lunch and dinner menu, an upstairs bar and its own fully stocked Seafood market inside, this establishment is a one-stop shop for Jacksonville’s quintessential seafood dining and shopping experience. Whether you’re in the mood for fish tacos or you’re looking to cook a seafood dinner in your own new home, this is the location to try.
Angie’s Grom: Angie’s Grom has all the trappings of a classic surf shop and coastal scene from surfboards to lifesavers to battered beach signs. This cozy restaurant’s menu of breakfast and lunch items mixes southern home cooking with coastal street foods like shrimp and grits, burritos, tomato melts and biscuits and gravy. Angie’s Grom offers a sentimental slice of home with a modern and quirky twist that perfectly captures the atmosphere of the First Coast.