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"A top-notch happy hour followed up by a meal filled with bistro classic with a unique twist is what to expect at Restaurant Orsay. The restaurant is heavily influenced by French cuisine but leans into its Southern locale to create dishes like pan roasted fish with grits and mussels frites. As this is one of the most buzzed about restaurants in town, make sure to book a table far in advance."

"Restaurant Orsay is a French bistro incarnated in the American South and their menus feature a mix of traditional Parisian bistro classics, alongside dishes that feature French technique with southern influences. From the moment you arrive, you’ll know there’s something different about this place. With every visit, you can anticipate a warm, genuine dining experience without pretense."

"Locals know that Restaurant Orsay is the spot to go to impress someone. The menu is quite large with dishes running the gamut from a traditional cassoulet to a lobster pot pie topped with biscuits. But the star of the menu is the beef wellington, which is shown off at the table before cutting into portions in the kitchen."

"There are a lot of St. Augustine restaurants serving seafood, but none are as famous as Harry’s. This spot is equally known for its airy courtyard with frequent live music, and its signature Bourbon Street dishes. You can definitely expect to find flavorful eats here, including Andouille Crusted Grouper and Crawfish Etouffee."

"My whole family loved this food and there are good options for non-seafood eaters!. The Oreo Beignets are amazing :)”more"

"We loved visiting the original Columbia Restaurant location in Ybor City when we went to Tampa so much we knew this sister property in St. Augustine was a must on our itinerary. Located on St. George Street right in the heart of the historic district and serving up the same delicious Spanish-Cuban cuisine, the Columbia here doesn’t disappoint. I recommend making reservations ahead of time or hitting the eatery for an early lunch as the place gets packed, especially at dinner."

"The restaurant was first opened in Tampa by Casimiro Hernandez Senior and has since only grown in popularity. The atmosphere consists of Spanish design with a hacienda-style indoor patio dining room. From the tapas menu, try the gazpacho Andalucia, pincho mixta and the tortilla Espanola."

"Paella, sandwiches & sangria at this branch of a small Spanish-Cuban chain dating back to 1905. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 904-824-3341"

"While most folks sign up for the Saint Augustine Distillery tour, head to the Ice Plant Bar for a snack and drinks instead. Although the distillery and the bar are located inside the same building — a historic factory that used to manufacture commercial ice for fishermen and shrimp boats — the Ice Plant Bar has quite a different flavor!. In line with the building’s history, Ice Plant Bar’s handcrafted cocktails come with house-made ice cubes — three different types, to be exact!"

"Back on the Sebastian River side of St. Augustine, the building that houses Ice Plant Bar was constructed in 1927 to serve as an actual ice plant; you can still see the original equipment used to move large pieces of ice over the main bar. Today, the lively restaurant serves up Southern farm-to-table specialties like pimento cheese, pan seared local fish, shrimp ceviche, and skillet fried chicken with hoecakes and collard greens."

"Located in the Avondale neighborhood, this restaurant serves up creative dishes like lamb ravioli and blue cheese crusted beef medallions. But the real reason people in Jacksonville venture to Biscottis is for dessert, which take center stage as guests are greeted at the entrance with a massive dessert case filled with cakes, pies, tarts, and more. For those too full after dinner to eat dessert they can opt to take one home with for a midnight snack."

"Biscotti's was noted by the New York Times Travel section as one of the four best places to eat in Jacksonville. Nightly dinner specials like smoked paprika-dusted flounder and farfalle pasta tossed in a curry-plum tomato sauce complement an array of appetizers, sandwiches and pizzas. The restaurant also offers Sunday brunch."

"A staple of the Avondale/Riverside dining district, is a small bistro style restaurant and bar specializing in eclectic American cuisine infused with Southern charm, craft cocktails and some of the best desserts Jacksonville has to offer."

"This bar follows a prohibition-style lounge that is dedicated to relieving the art classic cocktails amidst jazz music in the background. A place where you can relax and enjoy a drink with your friends while chatting about your day. Their bar hours run from 4 PM to 2 AM from Monday to Saturday and 7 PM to 2 AM on Sunday."

"The Volstead is one of the downtown Jacksonville bars that has a speakeasy vibe serving craft cocktails. The idea behind the Volstead is a prohibition lounge serving some of the best drinks in a cozy atmosphere. You might walk right past as the window says Jacksonville Post."

"Knowledgeable bartenders mix up balanced libations to keep the good times flowing at The Volstead. This speakeasy bar offers both classic drinks and modern twists. Visit on a Sunday when the bar holds swing dancing for an added kick."

"When Blackfly opened its doors in 2012, it became one of St. Augustine’s best new dining adventures. Co-partners Mike Hyatt and Cindy Stangby had already established the very successful Collage, a first-class dining establishment in the city. This time, however, the pair teamed up with restaurateurs Vaughn and Jean Cochran and Doug and Charlene Brummell to bring their expertise to the heavily seafood-focused Blackfly."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Connor Ki used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. If you enjoy craft beers and good comedy, then Rain Dogs should be your first port of call when arriving in Jacksonville."

"Lynch’s Irish Pub is a non-smoking pub that provides good food and great drinks. With live band performance every night, you can definitely enjoy great music with a bottle of your favorite beer amidst the company of your friends. They also serve traditional Irish food, delicious burgers, sandwiches, salads and soups."

"One of the top spots for a fun family picture is the Jacksonville Zoo. They have more than 100 acres of exhibits, so you can get all kinds of different fun pictures with your family. Within the gates of the zoo, you can have your picture taken in front of the African thatched houses, the splash ground, the monkey tree house or even in the botanical gardens."

"The highly regarded zoo offers visitors the chance to hop on a train and explore different countries through the animals that live there,…"

"A top-notch happy hour followed up by a meal filled with bistro classic with a unique twist is what to expect at Restaurant Orsay. The restaurant is heavily influenced by French cuisine but leans into its Southern locale to create dishes like pan roasted fish with grits and mussels frites. As this is one of the most buzzed about restaurants in town, make sure to book a table far in advance."

"Restaurant Orsay is a French bistro incarnated in the American South and their menus feature a mix of traditional Parisian bistro classics, alongside dishes that feature French technique with southern influences. From the moment you arrive, you’ll know there’s something different about this place. With every visit, you can anticipate a warm, genuine dining experience without pretense."

"Locals know that Restaurant Orsay is the spot to go to impress someone. The menu is quite large with dishes running the gamut from a traditional cassoulet to a lobster pot pie topped with biscuits. But the star of the menu is the beef wellington, which is shown off at the table before cutting into portions in the kitchen."

"Located between San Pablo Road and Hodges Boulevard, Oceana Diner is nestled in a strip mall on Beach Boulevard and is a Jacksonville neighborhood favorite. The design focal point is an impressive European-style brass and copper cappuccino maker, situated on the counter opposite the entrance. The diner has exposed brick from the floor halfway up the wall with soothing yellow paint the rest of the way as well as tan-colored herringbone-patterned tile."

"Over in Golden Glades-The Woods, check out Oceana Diner, which has earned four stars out of 120 reviews on Yelp. You can find the traditional American diner at 13799 Beach Blvd., Suite 3. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor."

"We stumbled upon Johnny Angel’s Diner one day when the brunch restaurant we were headed to had a two hour wait. I’ve never been so happy for a change of plans. A completely themed retro diner, when you step through the doors you are transported back to simpler times with the jukebox bumping and the milkshakes pouring."

"Windy Hill's Johnny Angel's, located at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Road South, Suite 120, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the traditional American and breakfast and brunch eatery four stars out of 185 reviews."