Today was my grandson 1st birthday so I decided to treat him to breakfast here. Just like my past visit, I enjoyed my food. This was the first time I have been here with it been so packed. Service was still excellent. read more

Terry's Grill - The Western omelette with cheese grits... - Diners Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The place was busy and had a nice murmur of conversation amongst the patrons and Scriptures on the wall, which I thought was pretty cool. The team members were politely social and regularly checked on their tables. I wasn't sure if I had to wait or could seat myself. So, I walked in and moved toward the breakfast bar but was seated by one of the owners, Celine (I hope that I spelled it right.) I ordered an egg, soft scrambled, turkey sausage with grits, a pancake and a cup of decaf coffee. The pancake was LARGE . I knew that I wasn't going to finish, and I was right! I reckon it's standard not to season eggs, but would that include the water for grits? A suggestion: try cooking the grits in broth to enhance the flavor! That's it. Celine shared that she and Mark have owned the restaurant for the past 3 of the 35-year history. She jokes that he looks like Guy Fieri and he quips that he's better looking. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience. I plan to try their lunch menu, soon. read more

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I forgot to take pictures of the food because it smelled and looked so appetizing. This was an amazing visit! It was our first time at Terry's and let me tell you, this is not low quality diner food. This establishment is located across from some newer places and next to a gas station in a tiny strip mall. When we arrived they could not accommodate right away, but we waited less than 5-7 minutes for a table. Everyone inside knew someone else who came in or was already dining. The atmosphere was more like a family spot than a dicey diner. The staff was awesome. Not sure if we met Terry today, but if it was, he's the nicest guy you'll meet. He's funny and likes to laugh. We are the type of family that likes to poke at each other every once in a while and after a few minutes he fit right in with us. Everyone who came through the door had a fun conversation with him. He really made the visit fun. The rest of the staff was friendly and made sure we never had to ask for refills or sauces. We ordered the avocado toast, kids pancakes with bacon, 2 French toast with bacon, two waffles with sausage patties and a side of hash browns, two pancakes with ham, eggs Benedict with home fries, 2eggs meal (hash browns, three sausage links) a biscuit, and lastly kids plate of French toast. We all ordered fruit juice or coffee and had water all around. Every last bit of the food we ordered was devoured. It was so good. Everything was cooked perfectly and the eggs on my Benedict were perfectly poached. The hollandaise sauce was flavorful and thick, topped with paprika and laid on top of some of the best ham I've had in a diner. The side of ham that came with my husband's breakfast was huge! All in all, very satisfied with our overall experience. I'd go back again and again. If diners are your thing, this is the perfect place to have a satisfying meal and a nice cup of coffee. 10/10 recommend. Very affordable and portion sizes are perfect. read more

Was definitely a good mom and pop place . Waitress kim was very hospitable , food very good great value for the dollar . Definitely a stop when going thru Jacksonville !!good hometown lots of regulars who were nice right when we walked in the door . Felt very welcome . Just when i was about to press button to post this . The owner walked up very interesting man and made it even more special on our way to Savannah read more

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Good food, great service. Breakfast and Lunch menus with lots of choices. Had a bacon, egg and cheese omelet with fruit. Decaf was good. Great choice with an old school flavor. read more

UPDATE: Mark reached out to me within hours of writing this review. This never happens. He asked me for a few details about my visit and genuinely wanted to make it right. I had a 3 star experience but the attention by the owner or manager earned an upgrade to 4. This place used to be the best place in the area to have breakfast. It is still a decent spot but has gone down considerably. It was not very busy when I sat down but my server did not come to the table quickly. When she did she wanted to get my drink order and get away. When she came back with my drink she did not stick around to take my order, in fact she dropped my drink on the fly and went to another table. I ordered the chopped steak and eggs, medium with over medium eggs and home fries. The eggs were fine when they arrived but the steak was well done and hard. The server did not come back to check on me so I just ate it. The food was just OK and the service was bad. I have seen the servers face many times, maybe she was having a bad day, maybe she just doesn't like her job anymore. Either way, she created a bad experience. read more

Terry's Grill - Chopped steak and eggs. - Diners Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Food was horrible, the two pork chop special, no flavor, they were 1/8" thk, no salt no pepper, lima beans tasted like they were left in the stove over night, I had a cheese burger, "all the way" it came with nothing, waitress took it back l, it came back, burger was then cold, we got the bill, the shifty waitress snuck on $10 work of sweet tea when all we had was Ice water, I am sure that would have made its way into her pocket at the end of her shift. Too bad, its close to us, but we will never return, new owners, i heard the food and prices use to be very good, that why we decided to try it. read more

Had a wait time before my flight. Wanted to try something new and this place popped up. Definitely glad we did. Good food and prices. Staff was friendly, one of those places that make you feel welcomed and it looks like home. The owner is very personable walking around talking a connecting with people. I had a potatoes bowl and enjoyed every bite Everyone was happy with their food. read more

Terry's Grill - Potatoes bowl - Diners Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I love Terrys Grill!!! It kills me that I don't have any photos for this one ‍. The breakfast/brunch is great and consistent every time! It looks like a mom and pop and the owner comes and checkin on tables and say hi which I love. The team is so kind and service is fast and attentive. They are closed on Sundays which I had to learn the hard way. For breakfast I get the hash bowl with all the meats and an over medium egg. My man introduced me to this place and he comes every chance he gets. 10/10 for this place, they do get busy on weekends so I'd say try a weekday for ample seating and enjoy the vibes of this seemingly hidden gem. read more

Food, Service, Price Point and overall vibe? Top notch, your servers should tech other restaurants what customer service. Top of the line in efficiency and manners. Stopped for breakfast and seated no problem, menu followed by drink order. Eggs were done as ordered and corned beef had a nice crust along with crisp hash browns. Coffee refills were consistent. Can't wait to try the the lunch menu. read more

Portions were small. Food was cold and greasy. Maybe I went to the wrong place? Fresh fruit was old and dried up. Really disappointing based on reviews read more

My wife and I dined here last week after having heard how good the food was. Our breakfast was pricy to say the least. I had a short stack and fed 2 eggs, my wife had a bowl with 2 eggs added and coffee, I had water and our bill with 20% tip was over 45 dollars. I took home half my pancakes and notice a short black hair in them that evidently was in them when they were cooked... read more

I moved to the Northside in 2017. Since the new owners took over Terrys has gone down consistently. I ordered hamburger steak last weekend and the hamburger was so overcooked I doubt my dogs would eat it. My husband's sausage was over cooked and looked like shriveled rocks. I ordered a to go sandwich this weekend and I learned they will be closed Sundays going forward. This is the only day it's busy. Mark my words they will be done in less than a year. This is the beginning of the end. I see the reviews just get a little worse every month. If I was the owner I would be looking at what changed and fix it.... But why be smart when I can run a stable Oceanway Breakfast Haunt into the ground. Such a waste, Terrys used to be a staple in town. They have done nothing but change it little by little. This isn't worth it anymore. The owners interrupting your family time is so annoying. Looking for replacement Sunday brunch spot:( read more

Customer service was great. Restaurant could use some upgrades but overall had a great experience. Ordered the avocado toast and fruit. There was only one piece of toast with two sunny side up eggs, would have been better with two pieces of toast. Prices are reasonable and they give you huge to go cups that they will refill on your way out. read more

Terry's Grill - Avocado toast - Diners Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

So good! My husband and I came in for the first time today. We were in the river city marketplace but was craving some breakfast but couldn't find anything esp since Cracker Barrel is closed. We found terrys grill nearby and so happy we did. It was packed and we were still sat within 5 minutes. Customer service was great and the eggs Benedict and home fries were AMAZING read more

Terry's grill is a solid choice. We've had breakfast there three times and it's become a steady date. It's hidden behind a gas pump in a tiny strip, so don't be fooled. Inside is a homey restaurant and grill with a nice friendly ambiance. Nothing stands out as unique or even spectacular from our meals, but we always leave satisfied. read more

Yet another Great breakfast with my wife. We are simple people and TRULY enjoy the family-friendly, homey atmosphere. I had the Oceanside Eggs Benedict with home fries. Truly delicious with two perfectly poached eggs. I/We, Truly recommend Terry's Grill. read more

I was just looking for a breakfast place w turkey sausage. The food was great. Thank you. read more

Terry's Grill - Turkey Sausage - Diners Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Food was good. Very local diner feel. The service was quick and friendly. I left smelling like the food I ate though and had to get on a plane for a couple hours, but it was still tasty and worth it! read more

Every breakfast place i go to I have to try the biscuits and gravy, and theirs did not disappoint. Biscuits we fresh and gravy was a sausage gravy. Very tasty. My cousin got the home fries with his breakfast and they deep fry them so they are nice and crisp. I was a little jealous. Sausage patties are big and good also. Place is clean and tidy. And the service was great. Waitress was funny and friendly. read more

Great breakfast and lunch place. Good food fast service super friendly atmosphere. If your near airport I suggest you find this gem. Highly recommend. read more

The food was great and awesome price. Shout out to my server Amy who anticipated my every need. My coffee cup was never empty. She made me feel very welcome and gave me the desire to come again. You don't find very many people in food service who truly care about the customer and make you feel like they are happy to take care of you. Kudos to Amy! read more

Good reviews and a local place. Let's eat! Pretty busy for a Thursday so that is a good sign. Seat yourself first come first serve. So many good sounding choices it's hard to make up our mind. Service was very friendly and fast. Good to get you orders in quickly as they are busy but once in they were out fast. Been craving a cold sandwich for a while so I grabbed the Club sandwich. Really good! It is in my top 3 favorites. Banana peppers added a nice kick. Deb had the chicken salad which was fresh and tasty. Very solid spot for food. Service was good and friendly and prices reasonable. read more

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What an amazing place, coupled with excellent service. Shannon was our waitress, and she went above and beyond to make our breakfast experience awesome. The omelets were outstanding and fresh, the pancakes light and fluffy, and the biscuits were warm and glorious. Give Terry's a try, they won't disappoint! read more

We're here for the spring from NY and have noticed there aren't many old-school diners, mostly chain restaurants. We searched and found this gem and boy was it great. The food was excellent, the service was perfect and the atmosphere was friendly. I've never had a biscuit for breakfast with eggs and it's mind-blowing how good they are. Thanks; we'll be back! read more

Talking about Mom and Pops place, well this is it. I love eating classic, no fusion recipes, that's how I like my foods cooked. Family was happy they coming from the airport and Terry's was highly recommended when I searched for breakfast restaurants. Staff was very courteous even with high turnover over of customers. Kitchen was on point and quick but our food came out great like what we ordered. The restaurant just gave me that old country place like what ole Jacksonville used to be, love it. Good simple ambiance.... Good job, I'm an hour away from the restaurant but definitely will come back if I'm coming from the airport again... sorry no pictures of our food, we devoured it right way after serving read more

We were in town for an event and I checked yelp for diner recommendations... Terrys Grill came up and it did not disappoint. Lovely diner setting/ we sat st the counter (the restaurant is already full!!) we ordered breakfast... I must say the bacon was cooked exactly the way I asked!! yummy and crispy!!! my eggs were done also perfect and I had to try their waffles because they are known for their waffles (reading reviews) and the entire breakfast did not disappoint!! Abby, our server was very attentive, even though she was so busy .. Very friendly , amazing service, yummy breakfast!!! we highly recommend! read more

Highly recommended and excellent ratings were factors in heading to this popular local spot. Went here with my cousin and his wife. A bustling little place! I think we arrived at the right time to snag one of the few unoccupied tables. Menus came quickly and drink orders. There were some delays in ordering and food arrival but not unexpected with the busyness of the hour. I went with eggs over easy, bacon and grits. Choice of toast or biscuit, a neighbor highly suggested biscuits, so chose that, and a side of sausage gravy. My wife opted for hot oatmeal and raisin toast. Since we already had coffee at our hotel, we chose water. My eggs were perfectly done, grits were smooth and creamy, and biscuit was huge, fluffy and delicious. The small bowl of gravy was great on a little of my biscuit. My wife really enjoyed the hot oatmeal, it brought back memories of my past, and said the raisin bread toast was fresh and great. Probably a good idea to visit early or mid morning for breakfast. I believe they will be busy most peak meal hours. read more

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Always a pleasure to have brunch here when in town. Service and food are excellent. Highly recommended.

------------------- 5 STARS!!! ---------------- I don't even understand how Terry's is currently rated as a four star. It's, clearly, a grill, and as grills go, one couldn't want for anything more. The staff is super friendly, and give an instant family feel. Not being from the area, and by myself for work, I, especially, appreciated the warm greeting at 7 A.M. My order came out quickly, and made perfectly! With a small crew, they work as a team to ensure patrons are well cared for. I, quickly, noticed how they treat each other like family too; which explains the atmosphere I felt upon opening the door. Being from the north east, originally, I'm kind of a snob about cheesesteaks, and, I must say, my Philly omelette was superb! What a great way to start a work day! With the culture created here, in any riffraff came in making a ruckus, I have a hunch the employees could relax; as there'd be an uprising by the clientele, like someone had disrespected their Mama's house! read more

So my BFF and myself started a new thing where every week we go out to lunch to a place neither of us has ever been. This week it was her choice and what a winner did she pick. This place is yummy on steroids. While we were visiting the special of the day was the Taco Salad and let me tell you customers were ordering that special like no tomorrow. It keep coming by the table and it looked delicious. Everything that was being delivered to tables looked liked you just wanted to go over and ask for a bite, now wouldn't that be nice. If we could just get a bite of everything----but I digress This place serves breakfast food, specials of the day and regular sandwiches (the hamburger plate with onion rings looked awesome). I decided on the philly cheese steak omelet and what a home run, totally out of this world. The omelet is a monster size and the steak is not skimpy. So much steak I couldn't believe it. Oh so good. I ordered it with the hash browns but you can get grits and of course you get a fluffy biscuit. They give you a huge drink that of course you can get refills of without a problem. Usually I can finish a breakfast anywhere I go but sadly I was not a member of the clean plate club here. I needed to leave half of my biscuit behind. Oh good gosh don't make this place more popular I thought because then I will never get a table, but how can I not share this amazing - opps...you would have missed that spot if you weren't looking. A gem of a spot hidden away in the corner of an obscure not even strip mall, but don't let that fool you, this place is effing amazing. I will be back really soon. read more

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-Excellent service from Abby... -Excellent food... -Excellent portions.. -Excellent prices... Wishing we them in California! read more

Food was definitely country Good Seated right away, good atmosphere too. Food came piping or fast. read more

Flying out of JAX and had an hour to kill. Unassuming storefront but nice and clean inside. service was great and food was excellent!

Great local spot! We love going to Terry's for breakfast with the family. Always great food and awesome customer service. Would definitely recommend it! read more

Simple no frills diner with a quality breakfast. Friendly staff, food came out quick and hot. I'll be back

My husband and I stopped in for lunch today. We were immediately greeted cheerfully and menus brought. I ordered the triple decker club with fries and a coke and my husband got a Philly cheesesteak with fried pickles and a sweet tea, we shared some fried okra. Everything came out quickly, all of our food was tasty and fresh. The restaurant was clean and comfortable, a relaxed vibe. We will definitely return and recommend Terry's for a good meal at a fair price and excellent service in a clean place. read more

Not sure, how i've never written a review for Terry's.. its an Oceanway staple.. it's nothing fancy. but what you find inside is your neighbor, an old friend from high school you haven't seen in years, a group of seniors sharing stories of the past, that you cant help but turn around and ask questions to them.. than you have great service inside & a homecooked meal.. The Philly is one of the best around add mild & hot peppers to it and its the bomb with home fries. To me, its not really about the food here even though it is good, it's about the camaraderie you will find, its really about the people than the food.. this is why you should go to terrys you might see someone you haven't in a long time, or maybe meet a new friend. read more

Great food. Better service. I enjoy supporting local businesses. Definitely a local's place

Food was delicious, the country steak cooked just right, everything was cooked great and tasted great. Coffee nice and strong. read more

Terry's Grill - Country steak with eggs and homefries - Diners Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida