What is the best restaurant in Jacksonville, FL?

EZ Eatz by Yaya currently ranks #1 with a 4.9★ rating across 2,886 reviews, based on Wayfind's merit-only ranking (rating, review volume, and proximity). Rankings are never for sale.

What are the top 5 restaurants in Jacksonville?

1. EZ Eatz by Yaya 2. J.L.Trent's Seafood & Grill 3. Tulua Bistro Springfield 4. EZ Eatz by Yaya 5. mesa

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In and near Jacksonville: every place below is within 17 miles of downtown Jacksonville (30.3322, -81.6557), measured in a straight line, not by road. Some are in neighboring towns.

The ranked list

- 1
  RestaurantsEZ Eatz by Yaya
  2.9k reviews
  Top Restaurants pick
  🍴 African
- 2
  RestaurantsJ.L.Trent's Seafood & Grill
  7.7k reviews
  Top Restaurants pick
  🍴 Seafood
  Southern-style seafood on Jacksonville's Westside since 1997
  Why Wayfind picked it
- 3
  RestaurantsTulua Bistro Springfield
  6.1k reviews
  Top Restaurants pick
  🍴 Breakfast
  From-scratch brunch fare and breakfast boards in historic Springfield
  Why Wayfind picked it
- 4
  RestaurantsEZ Eatz by Yaya
  1.7k reviews
  🍴 African
  Moroccan Mediterranean food in Jacksonville, with dishes grilled over real charcoal
  Why Wayfind picked it
- 5
  Restaurantsmesa
  832 reviews
  🍴 Indian
- 6
  RestaurantsUmami Curry & Ramen
  826 reviews
  🍴 Japanese
- 7
  RestaurantsSweet Pete's Candy
  3.8k reviews
  🍴 Ice cream
- 8
  RestaurantsRestaurant Orsay
  2.4k reviews
  🍴 French
  French Restaurant serving dinner and brunch with a Raw Bar
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- 9
  RestaurantsArepa Please
  2.1k reviews
  Venezuelan arepas in Jacksonville since 2018
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- 10
  RestaurantsLa Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar, Jacksonville
  1.4k reviews
  🍴 Mexican
  Tacos & Tequila Bar with locations in Jacksonville, Middleburg and St. Augustine
  Why Wayfind picked it
- 11
  RestaurantsSouthern Shores Seafood Jacksonville
  807 reviews
  🍴 Seafood
- 12
  RestaurantsThe Bearded Pig
  5.4k reviews
  🍴 Barbecue
  San Marco smokehouse pairing Texas brisket with Carolina pulled pork
  Why Wayfind picked it
- 13
  RestaurantsSeasons 52
  3k reviews
  🍴 American
  Fresh grill and wine bar with a seasonally inspired menu
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- 14
  RestaurantsSpices Caribbean Restaurant
  2.7k reviews
  Ackee and Saltfish, Curry Goat, and Ox Tail on one menu
  Why Wayfind picked it
- 15
  RestaurantsChart House
  2.5k reviews
  🍴 Seafood
  Waterfront seafood restaurant serving Seafood, Prime Rib & Steaks
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