and a dozen dressings, as well as soups, pizza and desserts. Takeout is available. Open daily.
THE FOX RESTAURANT 3580 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 387-2669
T.G.I.Friday’s offers pasta, burgers, steaks and seafood. A full bar is served and a kid-friendly menu is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
Owners Ian and Mary Chase offer fresh, diner fare and homemade desserts. Breakfast is served all day, along with Hot Plate Specials and signature items such as burgers, meatloaf and fried green tomatoes. A Jacksonville landmark for 50 years, The Fox is open daily. Best of Jax 2010 winner for Best Waitress, Amber Linskey-Rhodenberry.
TONINO’S TRATTORIA 7001 Merrill Road, Ste. 45, Arlington, 743-3848
LET THEM EAT CAKE! 3604 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 2, Avondale, 389-2122
Specializing in veal, seafood and New York-style pizza, Tonino’s serves Roman style Italian. Dine inside or out on the piazza. A full bar is served — Tonino’s specializes in martinis — and a happy hour is held daily. Take-out is available. Open for dinner Tue.-Sun.
This artisan bakery serves coffee, croissants and muffins in the early morning, then cupcakes, pastries and individual desserts throughout the day. Whole cakes are made-to-order. Open Tue.-Sat.
TREY’S DELI & GRILL 2044 Rogero Road, Arlington, 744-3690
LILLIAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 5393 Roosevelt Blvd., Venetia Plaza, 388-4220
Trey is a Jacksonville native who’s been serving Northeast Florida for two decades. His menu includes deli sandwiches (and his own Trey’s Reuben) along with pork, seafood and homemade soups. Prime rib specials are offered every Fri. evening. Beer and wine are served, and a children’s menu is available. Open Mon.-Sat.
This family sports bar serves wings, burgers, salads and sandwiches. The TVs air sporting events. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Happy hour is held daily.
T.G.I.FRIDAY’S 9400 Atlantic Blvd., Regency, 721-2200
AVONDALE & ORTEGA BEETHOVEN’S BISTRO 5917 Roosevelt Blvd., Ste. 1, Ortega, 771-6606 This bistro’s breakfast menu includes French toast and bagels. Lunch features wraps, Reubens and paninis. The dinner and brunch menus revolve, so check for current selections. Bring your own bottle, ’cause there’s no corking fee. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Wed.-Sat., for dinner Mon., Wed.Fri. and for brunch on Sunday. Take out is available.
BISCOTTIS 3556 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 387-2060 A 2010 Best of Jax winner for Best Dessert, Biscotti’s is a microcosm of the Avondale neighborhood it calls home. From upscale dinner entrees to innovative pizzas — featuring mozzarella bruschetta — to their massive selection of almost-too pretty-to-eat desserts, Biscotti’s has something for anyone in the mood for a good meal. Beer and wine are served. Open daily; for brunch Sat. and Sun.
THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR 3551 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 387-0700 Fresh seafood, steaks and chops are served in a casual atmosphere, along with an oyster bar and an extensive menu that includes small plates. A kids’ menu is offered, a full bar is served and live music is presented Thur.-Sat. A daily happy hour is held and doggie yappy hours are held Sat. and Sun. Open for lunch and dinner daily; for brunch and dinner on Sun.
BRICK RESTAURANT 3585 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 387-0606 This casual eatery’s exposed-brick façade and interior are modern, but still classic Avondale. Despite the expensive fixtures, you can still grab a burger and watch a game or get the best lamb chops in town. And their veggie burger? Killer. A full bar is served. Open daily.
THE CASBAH CAFÉ 3628 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 981-9966 The Casbah serves Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine on the patio or inside the hookah lounge, where customers sit on ottomans at low tables. Wifi is available, belly dancers perform some nights, and hookah pipes are offered for smoking flavored tobacco. Live jazz is performed on select evenings. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Best of Jax 2010 winner for Best Middle Eastern Cuisine.
ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40, Avondale, 388-4884
ORSAY 3630 Park St., Avondale, 381-0909 Opened by Chew owner Jon Insetta, this French/American bistro serves steak frites, mussels and Alsatian pork chops in an elegant setting. A full bar is served. Open for dinner Tue.Sat., for brunch on Sun. Best of Jax 2010 winner for Best Restaurant to Impress a Date.
PINEGROVE MEAT MARKET & DELI 1511 Pine Grove Ave., Avondale, 389-8655 Pinegrove offers Cuban sandwiches and homemade chicken salad from inside the meat market, which also sells USDA choice prime aged beef cut to order. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served Mon.-Sat.
RUAN THAI 3951 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 384-6665 The elegant Avondale restaurant offers authentic Thai cuisine, including curries and pad dishes. A children’s menu is available. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.
SIVADA’S CUPCAKERY 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 27, Avondale, 647-7586 All the cupcakes from Sivada’s Cupcakery are baked fresh daily, with the finest ingredients. There are more than 20 varieties, including specialty items like tiramisu, crème brûlée, and strawberry cheesecake. Open Mon.-Sat.
TIJUANA FLATS 5907 Roosevelt Blvd., Ste. 100, Avondale, 908-4343 See Beaches.
’town 3611 St. Johns Ave., 345-2596 Owner Meghan Purcell and Executive Chef Scott Ostrander bring the farm-to-table concept to Northeast Florida with their Avondale restaurant, offering American fare with an emphasis on sustainability. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.
BAYMEADOWS AL’S PIZZA 8060 Philips Highway, 731-4300 See Beaches.
BASIL THAI & SUSHI 8358 Point Meadows Drive, 379-3446 See San Marco.
BOWL OF PHO 9902 Old Baymeadows Road, 646-4455
Called a churrascaria (Portuguese for steakhouse), this Brazilian steakhouse features gauchos who carve the meat onto your plate from serving tables. A full bar is served. Open for dinner Tue.-Sun.; closed Mon.
Bowl of Pho serves traditional Vietnamese noodle soup along with authentic favorites like spring rolls, shrimp wraps and egg rolls. The portions are big and the atmosphere’s easy-going. Open for lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon.
FLORIDA CREAMERY 3566 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 619-5386
BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA 10920 Baymeadows Road, Ste. 3, 519-8000
Florida Creamery offers premium ice cream, frozen yogurt, shakes, smoothies and Nathan’s hot dogs, served in Florida-centric décor. Low-fat and sugar-free choices are also offered. A kids’ selection and take-out are available. Open daily.
This family-owned-and-operated Italian pizzeria serves calzones, stromboli and brick-oven-baked pizza, made with fresh veggies and meats. Wings, subs and desserts are also featured. Dine-in, take-out or have it delivered. Open daily; open late on Fri. and Sat.
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