From American to Ecuadorian to modern cuisine, Jacksonville features 7 award-winning restaurants that make it a hidden culinary gem. The city boasts James Beard Awards across its restaurant scene. Jacksonville is a quietly impressive food destination.
The Best Restaurants in Jacksonville
7 expert-reviewed restaurants, with what makes each one stand out. Track 40+ global award systems in one place, updated continuously.
1.Chancho King
Chancho King is an Ecuadorian diner specializing in roasted pork sandwiches, alongside housemade agua fresca, beer, and wine. Chancho King is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Ecuadorian · 1120 Edgewood Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32205, USA
2.Matthew's Restaurant
Enjoy a refined, European-style atmosphere and artfully presented cuisine that has made Matthew's one of Northern Florida's most awarded and popular restaurants for more than a decade. Matthew's Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian-American · 2107 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207
3.Nineteen
Nineteen features a creative array of freshly prepared American and Continental cuisine in a warm, inviting atmosphere. The restaurant's menu changes seasonally to take advantage of the freshest local fare. Nineteen is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, European · 110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
4.Restaurant Medure
Serving guests since 2001, Restaurant Medure presents global cuisine with a local influence. Guests can expect anything from Duck Ham Prosciutto cured and made in-house to old French-style Foie Gras Torchon to specialty hand-cut and handmade pastas. Restaurant Medure is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
International · 818 A1A N, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
5.Restaurant Orsay
Restaurant Orsay is a French bistro incarnated in the American South. It serves a menu that features a mix of traditional Parisian bistro classics alongside dishes crafted with French technique and southern influences. Restaurant Orsay is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, French, Fusion · 3630 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32205
6.Salt
The view over the water is a hint of what’s to come at Salt restaurant in Amelia Island. Named for one of the sea’s most valuable resources, this fine dining restaurant uses more than 40 salts from around the world to add depth and flavor to coastal-inspired cuisine. Salt is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Seafood · 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, USA
7.The Capital Grille — Jacksonville
Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for its expertly prepared steaks, which are dry-aged in-house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by the restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. The Capital Grille — Jacksonville is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 5197 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246, USA
