Restaurants in Atlantic Coast
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Fat Snook
Hidden inside an uninspired building and decorated in cool and calming blue and green hues with a minimalist and modern flair, tiny Fat Snook stands out as an oasis of fine cooking. Yes, there's a distinct air of food snobbery here, so don't even think about asking for any tweaks to what the chef is preparing. But it's so tasty, no one seems to mind.
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Aix
Bankers and Beautiful People dine on fashionably fusiony Mediterranean dishes at Aix, whose location – inside a nearly unmarked brick building in an ungentrified area of San Marco – adds to its charm. The menu bursts with global flavors – start with, say, Moroccan lamb meatballs, move on to white-truffle pizza, then finish with locally raised duck with mushroom bread pudding. Reservations recommended; service can be slow.
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Floridian
Though it oozes hipster-locavore earnestness, this new farm-to-table restaurant is so friggin' fabulous you won't even want to roll your eyes. The chef-owners scour every corner of North Florida for produce, meat and fish, which they turn into whimsical neo-Southern creations – fried-green-tomato bruschetta with local goat cheese, Vietnamese bahn mi sandwiches with acorn-fed pork, catch-of-the-day with Florida citrus–sweet potato salsa. The dining room is oh-so-cool, with vintage turquoise Formica tables, mix-matched chandeliers and an old rowboat suspended from the ceiling like modern art.
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Pasha Middle East Cafe
Chow on falafel, kabob, hummus, tabbouleh – and of course baklava – in a casual, family-run cafe and deli.
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Rose Villa
In-the-know local B&B owners frequently steer their guests to this lovely new under-the-radar bistro, in a renovated Victorian house a few miles north of Daytona. The menu is charmingly old-fashioned 'Continental' – veal chop in cream sauce, Scottish salmon with caper butter – and the setting (vintage wallpaper, heavy carpets, bone china) enchanting. If it's nice out, try for a table in the tree-shaded backyard gazebo.
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Hyppo
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La Herencia Café
On St Aug's oldest street, this brightly painted Cuban cafe serves breakfast all day and killer Cuban sandwiches. Relax here with a cup of café con leche, just like in Old Havana.
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Mango Mango's
It's hard not to be charmed by this cheery lime- and coral-colored beach bistro, with a menu of likeable Caribbean-fusion fare – crunchy coconut shrimp, chicken with mango sauce, tons of sandwiches and wraps.
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Brickyard
Sit cheek by jowl with bikers and speedway freaks at this beloved grease pit, in a bizarre A-frame building decked out with racing memorabilia. Burgers, wings and T-bones are done just right, and beer keeps flowing until you say 'uncle.'
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Cellar
Now you can tell your friends that you've dined in the summer mansion of 29th US President Warren G Harding! Harding is consistently ranked as one of the worst presidents in history; the restaurant rates much better – its classic, upscale Italian fare and elegant ambience has made it Daytona's go-to spot for special-occasion dinners.
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Espana
Decorated with Old World maps and Hispanic ceramics, this restaurant boasts a drool-worthy tapas menu. An absolute must-visit, though kids may be unhappy with the unfamiliar offerings.
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An Apple a Day Deli
Head here for healthy smoothies, salads and sandwiches.
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Dona Maria
Great sunset views and the best ceviche in Jax Landing.
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Pattaya Thai Express
Has decent Thai food like yellow-curry chicken and Thai shrimp fried rice.
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Bunnery Café
The friendly staff at this bakery pour frosting on your cinnamon rolls to your specs. Strudels, panini and fat, wedge-shaped scones are all hits. Expect major lines at midday.
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River City Brewing Company
Panoramic river views compete with upscale, globally influenced seafood dishes at this restaurant-brewery. At night, the brewhouse draws an after-work crowd eager to unwind.
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Inn at Oak Street
This gabled three-story 1902 house, with views of the St Johns River, is a peaceful B&B with loads of upscale touches. Handsome, unfussy and includes gourmet breakfast.
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Harry's Seafood, Bar & Grill
It may pride itself on its Cajun food, but the hopping patio and Mardi Gras atmosphere is the real draw.
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Gypsy Cab Co
Across the bridge from downtown, this arty turquoise-and-purple bistro is a local fave for an eclectic menu spanning Italian pastas, French strip steaks, Asian tofu and Middle Eastern hummus platters.
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Bistro Aix
Foodies find few havens in Jacksonville, but this chic San Marcos eatery will make them feel right at home.
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Nalu’s
Can’t mess with a taco stand outside a surf shop. Dressed Baja style, they’re perfect for taking to the beach.
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Ossorio
Fuel up pre- or post-beach at this sunny café in Cocoa Village, serving sandwiches, flatbread pizza, ice cream and coffee drinks.
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Espresso Café
An cool cafe housed in Ninth & Main Street, a former disused automotive repair shop in Springfield, about a mile north of downtown.
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Ellen's Kitchen
A Jax Beach staple for over 40 years, Ellen's keeps the locals happy with dependable breakfasts and lunches, both of which are served till 2pm.
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Song Mongolian Grill
For an all-you-can-eat fixed price, chefs stir up infinite combinations of vegetables, spices and oils of your choosing on sizzling flattop grills.
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