We had dinner at ClarkeBros over in Riverside this evening. They're at 2545 Riverside Avenue, right…read moreacross from St Vincent with parking available at the side of their entrance. This is one of those places that we love but haven't been to in far too long. We both tried things that were new to each of us tonight as well, which was cool. I ordered The Ole Smokie, with everything on it and choose cheddar cheese. My first thought when it was brought to the table was "oh, I'll probably have to go at this with a fork & knife" but I decided to give it a shot as intended. I'm glad I did because the bread held up surprisingly well! As far as ingredients go, the brisket was good and smokey. There was a good mix of everything else and more than enough cheddar. My wife ordered the Chicken Cheesesteak. She also had a choice of cheese and she picked whizz. The thing that separates this from what people might expect is that it's chunks of chicken, not shredded chicken. She said that's not a bad thing at all, just a change from what some might exoect. She thought it was a welcome change. She liked their cheese whizz a lot and liked the roll as always, so she was glad she tried it. It's worth noting that both sandwiches were big enough that we both took half of each home. I didn't get the name of the two people that were working there this evening, but I'd still like to give then a shout out. They were both incredibly patient with the customers ahead of us and they didn't make us feel rushed even though we were there fairly close to the time they close on Friday evenings. Another good visit to Clarke Bros. Here's hoping it doesn't take us so long to get back here again for the next visit!

Warmly welcomed when we walked in the door. Owner was sandwich experimenting but stopped when we…read morementioned our first time visit. Easily decided on the Duuuval Cheese Steak - with Philly cheese, onions & peppers! The flavors were amazing and the bread perfect accompaniment. Also went with homemade tator tots with bacon & cheddar mix ... outstanding dipped in honey mustard. Second sandwich was sliced brisket ... not a personal favorite ... I was torn and really wanted the special potato waffle and fried chicken ... or the Cuban ... or the Club ... lots to go back and try!! Would definitely recommend!

Oohhhhh my gosh, these were so good! I have driven by so many times and thought oh I need to stop…read morein, finally was in the area and hungry. it's a cool vibe inside, plants , art, felt very downtown city....I loved the projector art that danced and changed on top of the paintings, just thought that was the coolest thing and could have sat there watching that forever! Now for the arepas we got a chicken one and a beef, then shared, let me say both were incredible! The corn cakes were thin and cooked perfectly and held up to the massive amounts of filling stuffed inside. So flavorful the chicken salad with avocado delicious, the beef with cheese and sweet plantains, so many flavors and textures, one bite and you just wanted more! We destroyed these, no leftovers, so good! oh definitely get some of the cilantro sauce too! loved it , can't wait to visit again!

Came back when I was in town for work and it's still just as good! The staff is always so friendly…read moreand the food always hits the spot. I got the pabellon arepa and taqueños to go and there was a very short wait (they make the arepas fresh!), but it was so good. I also enjoyed house made mango juice which was very refreshing on a hot summer day. Parking is a bit tight, but there's more parking within walking distance. All in all, a very authentic, local spot.

The Reuben sandwich, hot dog, beer cheese soup, pretzel, and Happy Sally Salad are all outstanding!…read moreEverything I've tried has been delicious. The only downside is the parking lot--there aren't many spaces, and it can be a little difficult to park. The restaurant is always clean, and the staff are consistently friendly, welcoming, and attentive. As an added bonus, there's a beautiful scenic spot along the St. Johns River right behind the restaurant, making it a great place to relax and enjoy the view after your meal. Highly recommended!

Very good like always. Chill neighborhood spot we love to come to. Patrick is such a great server…read moreand always good to see him here!

Pinegrove is a family owned and operated business that gives the personal touch. The food is…read moreamazing and is prepared with the highest quality ingredients. The menu is large enough to accommodate anyone, including children. We dine there at least once a week and look forward to it every week. Very tasty!

Still THE premier sandwich shop in the Riverside/Avondale area. Everything I've had just hits…read more A staple for locals who know to dine in or carry out. Always great service, brief waits, but well worth it because everything is made fresh with only the best meat and ingredients. Bonus: THE best onion rings you'll ever have. Casual dining inside, the epitome of a place where locals know to hang out. Regardless of what your favorite sandwich is, you'll find the best version of it here. I highly encourage you to give them a try if you haven't.

So we headed out for sushi in Avondale but there was a festival and lines every where and no…read moreparking. So we decided on smash burgers. I had the kismet - omg the combo with the hot honey had me inhaling it. We also tried their Mac and cheese. It has a hint of chipotle but it's not hot, noodles perfectly cooked and plenty of creamy sauce - so delicious and topped with bacon bits(real). There was a line to order when we came in, tons of take out orders and a dozen table in and outside. With all that once we ordered it only took a few minutes for our order. There were 5 people in the open kitchen and 2 order takers. The decor is pretty much burger joint. Not a bunch of space between the tables.

Hubby had a last minute emergency call to one of his properties this evening after getting home for…read morethe day, so we decided to hop in the truck, go knock out the work and then grab a burger from our favorite burget spot in Jax, Carolina Jax I got the Hurricane which comes with white American, grilled jalapenos, white cheddar Mac, bacon, and Chipotle sauce. This was my first time getting this burger and I loved every last CRUMB of this burger. I tend to switch it up every time I come because of much I enjoy the burgers (and the chicken sandwich), but this just may be my go-to going forward because man, was this crazy good. Hubby got his usual which is the OBX. That comes with poblano mayo, cajun ranch, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and keylime guacamole. He literally gets this every single time and never deviates. We usually split a tray of the bacon ranch fries but we decided to switch it up a little and get the nachos fries. While the nachos fries were great, we both agreed that we like the bacon ranch ones much more. We also agreed that next time, we're going to get the Jax Style fries and compare those as well. We got here around 8pm and as per usual the line was out the door and stayed that way through the duration of our meal. It's not difficult to see why their voted Number 1 in Jax.

I can't say enough good things about this food truck! I've visited twice and had their burger,…read moretheir chicken sandwich, and their oreo dessert. All amazing! This is the best burger in the city! I have been looking for a good burger in Jax and have been sorely disappointed each and every time, until trying Big Boss! And the chicken sandwich is amazing too. The chicken is so juicy with great flavor. I try to chase this truck down every chance I get! If you happen to be nearby, or heck, even not, check their IG page for their schedule. You won't be disappointed!

Great burgers and customer service, I love when they come by my apartment complex! The loaded fries…read moreare delicious and the strawberry lemonade hits every time.

Stopped in for an early lunch on a Wednesday. I went with the crowd favorite porchetta and I…read morecertainly understand the allure! It was the perfect amount of fatty on soft focaccia. The chickpea salad on the side was a nice combo. Service was lovely. The restaurant looks very nice inside. There's a good sized bar with lots of barstools. Parking is as parking is in San Marco Square! That's why I went early.

We visited on a Friday evening with a reservation for 9 women at 7:15 PM. Everyone in our party had…read morearrived by approximately 7:25. We were looking forward to a nice dinner together, and while there were definitely some highlights, the overall experience was a little disappointing. First, the positives! The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere, and we really liked the menu and the variety of options. The broccolini was excellent and something I would absolutely recommend. The beets were delicious, and the mushrooms were fantastic. The focaccia, unfortunately, was a bit dry, and the short rib I shared with a friend was extremely fatty, which was disappointing. Where the evening really fell short was the service. Our server seemed rather disengaged from our table throughout the evening. She rarely checked on us, and despite everyone arriving by 7:25, we didn't get our orders placed until approximately 8:15. Our food didn't arrive until around 9:15, making for a very drawn-out dinner with long gaps between courses. At one point, we genuinely wondered whether our order had been forgotten. I understand that serving a party of nine can be challenging, especially when most guests are paying separately, and I certainly try to be mindful of that. However, the restaurant didn't appear overwhelmingly busy. When we arrived, I'd estimate the dining room was about 70% full, with a full bar. By the time we were finishing up, only a couple of other tables remained. What made the service particularly disappointing was watching our server interact warmly and attentively with another large party that arrived after us and finished before us. Perhaps they were regulars, I'm not sure, but the difference in engagement was noticeable. We never really felt that same level of hospitality. Toward the end of the evening, one woman in our party requested her check and waited approximately 30 minutes without the server returning. She eventually went to the bar to settle her bill herself. I don't like judging a restaurant solely on one experience, especially when there were dishes we genuinely enjoyed and the atmosphere was so nice. There is definitely potential here, and I would like to think our experience wasn't typical. Unfortunately, the slow pacing and lack of attentive service really took away from what should have been an enjoyable evening with friends. I hope this was simply an off night, because there were certainly things worth coming back for.

This was the second we've eaten at a Jersey Mike's. My wife…read moreand I stopped in with our granddaughter for lunch. Funny thing; we all got the #17 Mike's Famous Philly. This was also the second time I've had their Philly sandwiches. Both times the sandwiches were very good and honestly the best Philly sandwich I've had in a long time! I love the bread they use; it was very moist and had great taste. The ingredients on the Philly were also very tasty and loved the flavor! All the staff were super friendly. The shop was very clean. We definitely recommend Jersey Mike's Subs! The next time we go we won't to try a different sandwich instead of the Philly. Thinking maybe we will try the #2 or the #13. Thanks Jersey Mike's Subs for the great sub shop and friendly people!

This location was pretty busy when I went & parking was hard to find but it was totally worth the…read morewait! Sandwiches usually aren't my thing but I love the #7 from Jersey Mikes. The lady who made my sandwich at this location made it SUPER GOOD, I wish I would have gotten her name so I could have mentioned her in this review. I also got one of those root beer cans from the fridge & it was delicious too. Overall, I was impressed with this location and I plan on going back soon!

We stopped by this establishment during a tour of Durkeeville. I would have had no idea food was…read moresold here. The prices seem quite reasonable. A Philly cheesesteak, fries, drink, and boiled peanuts were included with the tour. The cheesesteaks have a little extra in the mayo. The crinkle fries had seasoning salt which is always a win. You cannot find canned peach sodas everywhere, but they have them! I tried the Cajun boiled peanuts which were tasty. I did not like boiled peanuts when I tried them years ago. The food was prepared in a timely manner, and both gentlemen working were friendly. There really isn't anywhere to sot to eat, but this would be a nice addition. There is a mural on the outside of the store which was painted by FSCJ students. I'm going to stop by for breakfast the next time as this is my favorite meal, and hopefully the grit bowls are what I imagine them to be!

This place has by far the best delivered food in the Durkeville / Springfield area…read more The "cowboy" pastrami sandwich is so juicy and flavorful, same with the spicy chicken philly. Also Kiki and Slim are super cool people!

BREW Five Points - after thoughts: while this wasn't my first visit, I was happy to see this local…read morefavorite in the 2026 JAX Java Crawl!!! Staff still continues to be friendly & welcoming. BREW continues to impress with its consistently well-presented atmosphere, unique decorative wall hangings, and a menu filled with plenty of tempting options. My selection, the "Brown Butter Pecan Latte with Oat Milk," was beautifully crafted and delicately balanced. The rich brown butter and pecan flavors were clearly present from the very first sip through the last, creating a smooth and enjoyable coffee experience. It was great returning to this spot, and there's no doubt I'll be back again to sample more of their menu offerings. of 5 (5 of 5). 6-21-2026

The kind of place where they get everything right!…read more the tea, the corn breakfast taco (!!!!!!!!!!), the pastries, the fresh blooms always waiting on the counter. Jacksonville is lucky to have you. I know I am.