Highest-rated restaurants in Jacksonville by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Jacksonville by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Jacksonville, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#29. Green Papaya Thai & Sushi Cuisine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 8635 Blanding Blvd. Ste 101 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Thai, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Galaxy Burgers Bar & Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9865 Beach Blvd. Unit 2 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Venezuelan, Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Breakfast Bowls & Burritos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 962 St. Johns Bluff Road North Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Nino's Pinoy Express
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 7628 103rd St. Ste 4 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Filipino
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Floating Sea Aquatics
- Rating: 5.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 8661 Old Kings Road South Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Themed Cafes, Aquariums
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Bar Molino
- Rating: 5.0/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 1538 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Wine Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Clarke Brothers Subs
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 2545 Riverside Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#22. El Toro
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 89 US-301 North Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Latin Soul Grille
- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5960 Richard St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Latin American, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Plenti
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 200 Riverside Ave. Ste 1 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Poke, Salad, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Umami Curry
- Rating: 5.0/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11701 San Jose Blvd. Ste 23 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Japanese Curry, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp
#18. sabor mix ceviche.&. grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 5613 San Jose Blvd. Unit 1 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Sara's Bakery Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 1566 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Blue Crab Company
- Rating: 5.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1265 Lane Ave. South Ste 18 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Slider Rider
- Rating: 5.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Vegan Cafe Jax
- Rating: 5.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2624 Atlantic Blvd. Ste 3 Emed Multispecialty Group Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Vegan, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Fast Eddy's Quick Mideast
- Rating: 5.0/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10915 Baymeadows Road Ste 105 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Sandwiches, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Chancho King
- Rating: 5.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 1120 Edgewood Ave. South Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Latin American, Sandwiches, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Sushi Zen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 731 Duval Station Road Ste 109 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Rustic 21 Bistro
- Rating: 5.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 3980 Southside Blvd. Unit 204 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Brazilian
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Mesa
- Rating: 5.0/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4260 Herschel St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#8. 90 Miles from Cuba
- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 9938 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Cuban
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Balkan Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8595 Beach Blvd. Ste 305 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Modern European
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Homespun Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1030 Oak St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Acai Bowls, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The Jungle Bowl
- Rating: 5.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 731 Duval Station Road Ste 111 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Acai Bowls, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Gahwa Café
- Rating: 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 13475 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Hookah Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Cultural Kitchen & Catering
- Rating: 5.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2021 St. Augustine Road East Unit 8 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Southern, German, Puerto Rican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. City Grille and Raw Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1314 Prudential Drive Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Wine Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Halal Pizza & Grocery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 2683 St. John's Bluff Road South Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Halal, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
