Updated 2/18/21
eTown residents don't have to wait for Thanksgiving or Christmas to get that post-feast nap we all know and love. Restaurants in Jacksonville are abundant, providing lots of options for a night out with your other half or the whole family.
Here's a list of Jacksonville's most popular dining so you can savor good food any time of the year, without messing up the kitchen:
Baymeadows Area (7 miles from eTown)
Whiskey Jax — Wind down after a long week at Whiskey Jax, a local, chef-inspired gastropub with 140+ whiskeys, 24 beer taps, 10 TVs, and live local entertainment. Guests can enjoy juicy gourmet burgers and other savory menu items at lunch or dinner, and whiskey flights during evening trivia.
5th Element Indian Restaurant — You don't have to go far to experience authentic Indian cuisine. Known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients, 5th Element offers a lunch buffet, night time dining, and takeout.
St Johns Town Center (8 miles from eTown)
Prati Italia — Within the popular shopping destination of The St. Johns Town Center, Prati Italia is a new locally-owned and operated restaurant that specializes in Roman-Style pizzas, housemade pastas, and artisan cocktails. Prati Italia debuted in January 2020.
True Food Kitchen- A restaurant inspired by the philosophy that food should make you feel better, not worse, True Food Kitchen believes delicious dining and conscious nutrition can go hand in hand. If that isn't convincing enough, they also offer Yoga & Brunch on the weekends- a match made in heaven!
Jacksonville Beaches (16 miles from eTown)
Dwight’s Bistro — Dwight’s is a Jacksonville Beach special occasion destination, with mosaic decor and gourmet Mediterranean cuisine. You’ll feel like you traveled across the world without even crossing the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Reservations are requested as the chef creates the guest dining experience himself.
Downtown Jacksonville (18 miles from eTown)
Indochine — This Asian dining lounge is located in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. Its fundamentally Thai menu boasts the perfect options for spice lovers, so be ready to take the heat.
Uptown Kitchen & Bar — This modern gem is located in the middle of Jacksonville’s historic Springfield neighborhood. The diner’s fresh ingredients take the stage in everything from classic Southern dishes to specialty tacos and burritos.
Whether you're wanting to dine downtown or closer to the coast, there are several ways to stuff yourself, gourmet style, year-round in Jacksonville. Have any more to add to this list? Please share your favorites below!