Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Jacksonville / Northeast Florida? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Llama Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2660)

$31 to $50

Peruvian

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :
We have 10 tables in our dining room and can accommodate a maximum of 5 people for any reservations. for large parties inquiries please email llamarestaurant@gmail.com with at least 2 weeks in advance.

IMPORTANT NOTE : DUE TO LIMITED CAPACITY AND LACK OF LOBBY WE REQUEST NO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 8 FOR DINNER.
KIDS ARE WELCOME FOR LUNCH SERVICE FROM 11:00-2:00pm

TRAFFIC: Downtown Saint Augustine traffic during Nights of Lights season can result in up to 40 minutes delays. We suggest to be mindful of timing since we have a 15 minutes tolerance and a $25 FEE per person for LATE CANCELLATIONS and NO SHOWS.
Llama is an intimate space, please be conscious of noise levels in consideration for other parties dining with us and their respective occasions.

Thank you.

Marcel Vizcarra
Chef Owner

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Suzy

Dined 5 days ago

Outstanding food, presentation and service. Best restaurant in North Florida.

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4.9

4.9 (1797)

$50 and over

Contemporary European

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

Rue Saint-Marc is a modern restaurant serving French inspired cuisine in the San Marco neighborhood. We have an extensive cocktail program and a unique wine and craft beer list. The ambiance is stylish while still being quite comfortable. Seating includes tufted leather booths, handmade wooden tables, a beautiful bar-height communal table, and an outdoor patio. An open kitchen allows guests to view the chefs in action.

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Kirkland

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service with amazing food in a quaint, upscale atmosphere.

Harvest & Reel at Embassy Suites Resort St Augustine Beach

4.9

4.9 (400)

$31 to $50

American

Saint Augustine Beach

About the restaurant

Set in a modern open kitchen design, Harvest and Reel in St. Augustine Beach provides an elevated and unique coastal dining experience.

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Kristy

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Our server Shelby was excellent, very friendly and helpful. The food was unimpressive.

13 Gypsies

4.8

4.8 (598)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

13 Gypsies is a cozy, intimate Spanish tapas restaurant. You can also find the influence of other cuisines throughout the menu. Primarily utilizing Spanish techniques to prepare both creative and classic renditions of Spanish dishes, Chef Howard and Chef Kevan operate a true craft kitchen. The two of them prepare and cook most everything from scratch including breads, cured meats, cheeses, sausages, spice blends, pickled vegetables, and desserts. This practice of making nearly everything in house promotes waste-free cooking and higher quality food. Our wines are mainly from Spain, and our beer is Florida local. We are located in a two-story Spanish-style building built in 1923 by Henrietta Dozier, Jacksonville's only female architect in the early part of the 20th century. You will find eclectic, maximalist religious iconography adorning the walls and original floor tile. We have few tables, so reservations are highly recommended. Last seating is an hour and a half before closing time.

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KittyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

They nicely turned down the music volume so the four of us could talk more easily. The food, as always, was delicious and nothing beats the Tres Leches. Love the place!

M Brothers at Mayo

4.7

4.7 (535)

$50 and over

Seafood

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

M Brothers at Mayo is a hidden gem tucked inside Jacksonville’s Mayo Clinic—a delightful reprieve where culinary excellence meets refined hospitality. A Medure Brothers Culinary Concept by acclaimed chefs Matthew and David Medure, M Brothers is led by Executive Chef Thomas Rivers and offers a sophisticated dining experience on Mayo Clinic's campus.

Enjoy globally inspired cuisine crafted with seasonal ingredients, and don’t miss our monthly Culinary Passport tasting menus, where we explore flavors from a different region of the world each month.

Visit our lounge for a handcrafted cocktail or select a bottle from our extensive wine list. Join us for Lunch Monday–Friday and Dinner Monday–Saturday. Unwind during Happy Hour in the lounge, Monday–Friday from 4–6 PM.

Whether you're sampling guest favorites like our burrata appetizer, savory shrimp étouffée, or a seasonal chef-driven entrée, M Brothers is a destination worth discovering.

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RussellVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We had such an amazing experience at M Brothers at Mayo. The staff is amazing. The food was exceptional, and the restaurant was beautiful.

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4.7

4.7 (476)

$30 and under

Grill

St. Augustine

About the restaurant

"The true essence of an Asado engages family & friends long before the food hits the table."

ASADO LIFE is a full-service, experience-driven waterfront restaurant. Nestled along the picturesque San Sebastián River, Asado Life offers a dining experience like no other. Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner or a lively gathering with friends, the serene backdrop of the river enhances the ambiance of our restaurant. At Asado Life, we believe in the art of live fire grilling—a method that infuses every dish with unparalleled flavor and aroma. Our chefs skillfully harness the power of open flames to create mouthwatering grilled specialties.

Our Asados are rain or shine occasions. We have covered dining areas in the event of rain. Please dress to your comfort level for outdoor dining.

We do not allow outside wine or beverages.

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Bill

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food , service & staff Highly recommended

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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Jacksonville

4.6

4.6 (182)

$30 and under

American

Baymeadows

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Frank

Dined 7 days ago

Great sports bar to visit. Good food and drinks. Or service and server were great and responsive.

Odd Birds Kitchen and Cocktail Lounge

4.6

4.6 (16)

$30 and under

Latin American

St Johns

About the restaurant

Odd Birds Cocktail Lounge & Kitchen, located just east of the Bridge of Lions, is where the unexpected meets the unforgettable. In our fun and eclectic setting, oddness rules, and we embrace it with bold flavors, adventurous cocktails, and an atmosphere that keeps you coming back for more. Our Latin fusion menu is crafted entirely in-house, blending tradition with creativity for a dining experience that’s as unique as our vibe. But what truly sets us apart? Our craft cocktails—thoughtfully curated to push the boundaries of your palate. We use rare spirits, house-made syrups, and innovative techniques to create drinks that take you out of your comfort zone and into a world of flavor. Whether you’re here for the drinks, the food, or just the good energy, Odd Birds is a place to celebrate individuality, explore the unexpected, and raise a glass to the delightfully strange. Cheers to being odd! 🦉🍸

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James

Dined 1 day ago

Great time at the Speak Easy! Relaxed atmosphere and the drinks and service were excellent.

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Experience

Charlotte 33 Speakeasy

P.F. Chang's - Jacksonville

4.5

4.5 (366)

$30 and under

Chinese

Baymeadows

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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TimVIP

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

If you have shellfish allergies, ask for their special menu listing items safe to order. It is not intuitive on the main menu since sauces can frequently use oyster sauce and cooking methods can introduce cross contamination. The special menu is a nice innovation.

True Food Kitchen - Jacksonville

4.5

4.5 (1482)

$30 and under

American

Baymeadows

About the restaurant

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Jacksonville guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located in Jacksonville at The St. Johns Town center. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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CindyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Second time there in a week. My home town doesn’t have this restaurant and I love their food. It’s clean healthy food. Service was good as always.

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