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Treat yourself this week to Bánh Mì & Phở Express, where French-Vietnamese goodness meets everyday lunch reality. Think crackly baguette…

3515 St Johns Bluff Rd S · ✓ checked Jul 30

Treat yourself this week to Bánh Mì & Phở Express, where French-Vietnamese goodness meets everyday lunch reality. Think crackly baguette banh mi with butter, pâté, special sauce and crisp veggies, steaming beef pho with homemade noodles, plus boba, fruit teas and lattes that turn a mid-day slump into a small victory.

From the Jacksonville newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Mellow Mushroom

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Creative stone-baked pies, craveable Munchies and Greens, and even calzones and burgers give you options, while 48 draft beers and…

9734 Deer Lake Ct #1 · ✓ checked Jul 30

Creative stone-baked pies, craveable Munchies and Greens, and even calzones and burgers give you options, while 48 draft beers and handcrafted cocktails handle the vibe.

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When the craving hits for legit smoked meats, Southern sides, and a whiskey list that reads like bedtime stories, Mojo Bar-B-Que, A…

1607 University Blvd W

When the craving hits for legit smoked meats, Southern sides, and a whiskey list that reads like bedtime stories, Mojo Bar-B-Que, A Southern Blues Kitchen brings the trifecta together in a good-natured vibe. Treat yourself this week to slow-smoked comfort and a craft cocktail, then thank us later.

From the Gainesville newsletter, August 3, 2026

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When you crave real-deal red sauce comfort this week, Ciao Trattoria Italiana delivers with family-style dinners, famous chicken…

4076 Belfort Rd Unit 9 · ✓ checked Jul 29

When you crave real-deal red sauce comfort this week, Ciao Trattoria Italiana delivers with family-style dinners, famous chicken parmigiana, and outrageous 8‑ounce meatballs crafted by award-winning Chef Tonino.

From the Jacksonville newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Relaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails.

5205 Big Island Drive

Relaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails.

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Contemporary & elegant option for innovative New American dishes plus an impressive wine list.

2107 Hendricks Ave

Contemporary & elegant option for innovative New American dishes plus an impressive wine list.

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MISSION BBQ

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Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

8440 Blanding Blvd

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

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Upscale Brazilian eatery featuring all-you-can-eat grilled meat carved tableside & a salad bar.

4634 Town Center Pkwy

Upscale Brazilian eatery featuring all-you-can-eat grilled meat carved tableside & a salad bar.

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Counter-serve chain eatery featuring Texas-style BBQ, homestyle sides & sweet treats.

9220 Baymeadows Rd

Counter-serve chain eatery featuring Texas-style BBQ, homestyle sides & sweet treats.

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Breakfast & light lunch fare prepared with creative twists in an unpretentious strip-mall setting.

10095 Beach Blvd #600 · ✓ checked Aug 7

Breakfast & light lunch fare prepared with creative twists in an unpretentious strip-mall setting.

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Kingdom Sushi

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Brazilian-style sushi restaurant known for its all-you-can-eat option alongside burgers, Brazilian snacks and desserts.

4413 Town Center Pkwy

Brazilian-style sushi restaurant known for its all-you-can-eat option alongside burgers, Brazilian snacks and desserts.

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Chain outlet specializing in many different types of chicken salads, plus sandwiches, soups & sides.

6025 Butler Point Rd #101

Chain outlet specializing in many different types of chicken salads, plus sandwiches, soups & sides.

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Biscottis

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Convivial bistro serving small plates, sandwiches, salads & brunch in a historic, brick-lined space.

3556 St Johns Ave

Convivial bistro serving small plates, sandwiches, salads & brunch in a historic, brick-lined space.

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Modern outfit for gourmet burgers & nonbeef options, plus spiked milkshakes & creative cocktails.

4906 Town Center Pkwy Unit 408

Modern outfit for gourmet burgers & nonbeef options, plus spiked milkshakes & creative cocktails.

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Upscale restaurant serving steak and other gourmet fare, along with a wine list and cocktails.

11362 San Jose Blvd

Upscale restaurant serving steak and other gourmet fare, along with a wine list and cocktails.

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Informal choice for Vietnamese classics such as noodle soups & vermicelli, plus bubble tea.

1921 Lane Ave S

Informal choice for Vietnamese classics such as noodle soups & vermicelli, plus bubble tea.

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Asian chain offering small plates from across the continent, plus cocktails.

241 Atlantic Blvd (Neptune Beach)

Asian chain offering small plates from across the continent, plus cocktails.

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Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.

225 E Coastline Dr

Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.

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SoNapa Grille

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Californian fare in a laid-back setting with wine from Sonoma and Napa counties.

2400 3rd St S Unit 101 (Jacksonville Beach)

Californian fare in a laid-back setting with wine from Sonoma and Napa counties.

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Chicago deep-dish & NYC-style pies are on offer at this vibrant local pizza pub with pastas & subs.

2677 Forbes St

Chicago deep-dish & NYC-style pies are on offer at this vibrant local pizza pub with pastas & subs.

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Chain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.

4826 Town Center Pkwy

Chain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.

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Restaurant Orsay

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Seasonal French food & creative cocktails meet in this dining room with plush seats & exposed beams.

3630 Park St

Seasonal French food & creative cocktails meet in this dining room with plush seats & exposed beams.

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Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.

4784 Town Center Pkwy

Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.

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Moon River Pizza

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Funky pizzeria offering custom & specialty thin-crust pies plus wine & beer in colorful surrounds.

1176 Edgewood Ave S

Funky pizzeria offering custom & specialty thin-crust pies plus wine & beer in colorful surrounds.

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Upscale space for sushi, sake and sake cocktails, with an omakase option.

9734 Deer Lake Ct #11

Upscale space for sushi, sake and sake cocktails, with an omakase option.

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Epik Burger

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Cozy counter-serve known for old-school burgers with gluten-free options, plus handspun milkshakes.

12740 Atlantic Blvd #105

Cozy counter-serve known for old-school burgers with gluten-free options, plus handspun milkshakes.

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A Bit of Saigon

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Vietnamese comfort foods such as pho and banh xeo served in an informal setting.

3503 Kernan Blvd S

Vietnamese comfort foods such as pho and banh xeo served in an informal setting.

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Farm and restaurant featuring a menu of meats and veggies, plus event space and cider.

11830 Old Kings Rd

Farm and restaurant featuring a menu of meats and veggies, plus event space and cider.

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Mini-chain branch serving Southern BBQ faves & a vast whiskey menu in laid-back quarters.

3572 St Johns Ave

Mini-chain branch serving Southern BBQ faves & a vast whiskey menu in laid-back quarters.

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13 Gypsies

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An eclectic menu with a Spanish focus is the highlight at this tiny spot with a minimalist interior.

887 Stockton St

An eclectic menu with a Spanish focus is the highlight at this tiny spot with a minimalist interior.

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Graffiti-lined eatery offering various pizza styles, subs, wings & other classic comfort foods.

9550 Baymeadows Rd suite # 7

Graffiti-lined eatery offering various pizza styles, subs, wings & other classic comfort foods.

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Casual, family-centric eatery known for seafood staples such as fried red snapper and gator tail.

604 New Berlin Rd

Casual, family-centric eatery known for seafood staples such as fried red snapper and gator tail.

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MISSION BBQ

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Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

4852 Town Center Pkwy

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

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Taverna

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Trendy wine bar serving brick-oven pizzas & seasonal Italian & Spanish eats in sleek yet warm digs.

1986 San Marco Blvd

Trendy wine bar serving brick-oven pizzas & seasonal Italian & Spanish eats in sleek yet warm digs.

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Soupa Noodle Bar

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Anime vibes with a menu featuring noodle soups, ramen, curry laksa and other Asian eats.

4549 Southside Blvd #205

Anime vibes with a menu featuring noodle soups, ramen, curry laksa and other Asian eats.

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Pan-Asian dishes such as pho, ramen, and rice bowls are served in a casual setting.

5835 Normandy Blvd

Pan-Asian dishes such as pho, ramen, and rice bowls are served in a casual setting.

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Chophouse chain serving surf 'n' turf, wine & cocktails in a stylish dining room & bar.

3832 Baymeadows Rd #3

Chophouse chain serving surf 'n' turf, wine & cocktails in a stylish dining room & bar.

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Wings, burgers, and seafood dishes, plus beer, cocktails, and frozen daiquiris, offered in a sports-bar setting.

901 King St

Wings, burgers, and seafood dishes, plus beer, cocktails, and frozen daiquiris, offered in a sports-bar setting.

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Bustling eatery with colorful artwork, providing American breakfast & lunch grub, plus a full bar.

610 3rd St S (Jacksonville Beach)

Bustling eatery with colorful artwork, providing American breakfast & lunch grub, plus a full bar.

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Mall-based white-tablecloth eatery featuring traditional Italian cuisine & live music nightly.

10601 San Jose Blvd #109

Mall-based white-tablecloth eatery featuring traditional Italian cuisine & live music nightly.

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Popular choice for breakfast, featuring classics alongside specialty options and a brunch-focused menu.

1615 County Rd 220 Unit 180 (Fleming Island)

Popular choice for breakfast, featuring classics alongside specialty options and a brunch-focused menu.

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BurgerFi

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Stylish, eco-minded chain serving beef burgers, plus hot dogs, craft beer & wine.

108 Riverside Ave

Stylish, eco-minded chain serving beef burgers, plus hot dogs, craft beer & wine.

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Prati Italia

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Industrial-chic scene with a glam vibe plating carefully-sourced Italian fare & stylish drinks.

4972 Big Island Drive

Industrial-chic scene with a glam vibe plating carefully-sourced Italian fare & stylish drinks.

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Longtime, family-friendly Italian joint popular for creative pies, pasta classics & gelato.

7316 N Main St

Longtime, family-friendly Italian joint popular for creative pies, pasta classics & gelato.

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Asian fusion restaurant offering gourmet, street-inspired dishes in a stylish, bustling space.

1001 Park St

Asian fusion restaurant offering gourmet, street-inspired dishes in a stylish, bustling space.

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The Bearded Pig

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Casual restaurant offering traditional BBQ options & tap brews, plus a patio with TVs.

1808 Kings Ave

Casual restaurant offering traditional BBQ options & tap brews, plus a patio with TVs.

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Polished eatery with locally sourced seafood & expansive views of the Intracoastal Waterway.

14549 Beach Blvd

Polished eatery with locally sourced seafood & expansive views of the Intracoastal Waterway.

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Laid-back establishment for wine, beer, and small plates, featuring a pick-your-own-bottle policy.

296 Royal Palms Dr (Atlantic Beach)

Laid-back establishment for wine, beer, and small plates, featuring a pick-your-own-bottle policy.

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Oaxaca Club

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Casual restaurant offering regional Mexican cuisine made with fresh ingredients, plus a bar with tequila and mezcal flights.

131 1st Ave N #102 (Jacksonville Beach)

Casual restaurant offering regional Mexican cuisine made with fresh ingredients, plus a bar with tequila and mezcal flights.

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1748 Bakehouse

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Quaint bakeshop turning out breakfast sandwiches, pastries and coffee alongside baked goods, plus gifts.

1748 N Main St

Quaint bakeshop turning out breakfast sandwiches, pastries and coffee alongside baked goods, plus gifts.

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Izakaya Ko

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Unfussy eatery serving ramen, sushi rolls and yakitori, plus cocktails, sake and wine.

1198 Beach Blvd Unit 9 (Jacksonville Beach)

Unfussy eatery serving ramen, sushi rolls and yakitori, plus cocktails, sake and wine.

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Midtown Table

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Straightforward restaurant offering Italian cuisine, including homemade pasta, lasagna & sandwiches.

5016 Gate Pkwy #6

Straightforward restaurant offering Italian cuisine, including homemade pasta, lasagna & sandwiches.

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Creative, modern twists on diner fare served in a stylish, light-filled space with an open kitchen.

1303 N Main St

Creative, modern twists on diner fare served in a stylish, light-filled space with an open kitchen.

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Stylish, modern restaurant in a 1902 bank building offering high-end steakhouse fare & a roof bar.

101 E Bay St

Stylish, modern restaurant in a 1902 bank building offering high-end steakhouse fare & a roof bar.

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The District SPR

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Cozy, art deco-style bar with a patio serving creative bites alongside cocktails, wine & craft beer.

2026 Walnut St

Cozy, art deco-style bar with a patio serving creative bites alongside cocktails, wine & craft beer.

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Laid-back eatery serving modern takes on Southern favorites, plus full bar, and outdoor seats.

14329 Beach Blvd

Laid-back eatery serving modern takes on Southern favorites, plus full bar, and outdoor seats.

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Billy Jack's BBQ

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Casual restaurant for classic BBQ such as brisket, ribs, and chicken, plus seafood.

9560 Heckscher Dr

Casual restaurant for classic BBQ such as brisket, ribs, and chicken, plus seafood.

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Classic churrascaria offering Brazilian meats rodizio-style, with an all-you-can eat salad bar.

4483 Southside Blvd

Classic churrascaria offering Brazilian meats rodizio-style, with an all-you-can eat salad bar.

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Bowl of Pho

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Vietnamese restaurant with extensive options served amid dark woods & Asian accents.

9902 Old Baymeadows Rd

Vietnamese restaurant with extensive options served amid dark woods & Asian accents.

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Casual, family-friendly Italian restaurant featuring a pizza bar, a bread bakery and a gelato selection.

11112 San Jose Blvd

Casual, family-friendly Italian restaurant featuring a pizza bar, a bread bakery and a gelato selection.

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