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You call it carb-loading, we call it chowing down on some of the best foods in Northeast Florida before the big run!
Carb load before the big run! Jacksonville’s food scene is an eclectic hybrid of inspired casual elegance and classic southern comfort, infused with the flavors of the coast and a dash of international flair. No other Florida city has more unique flavors than Jacksonville, a melting pot of cultures and tastes, with a thriving culinary culture pioneered by local chefs that have been nationally and internationally trained.
Get that runner’s high and avoid hitting the wall by fueling up in some of Jacksonville’s most delicious restaurants during your marathon visit this February. We’ve compiled a list of restaurants that are featuring “carb”tastic dishes for you to nosh on before and after the big run.
Azurea at One Ocean Resort & Spa
Culhane’s Irish Pub
Olio
Fionn Maccool's Irish Pub
Sweet Pete’s Candy
Black Sheep Restaurant
M Shack
Professor Panini Food Truck at Riverside Arts Market
Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails
Blue Bamboo Restaurant
M Shack
What to eat at the Beaches & Mayport: Seafood of course! Jacksonville’s own Mayport Shrimp is the culinary staple of the region. Enjoy it and other local fresh seafood at unique and delicious spots like North Beach Fish Camp, Marker 32, Mezza, Safe Harbor Seafood Restaurant and the Fish Company Restaurant and Oyster Bar.
What to eat at the Southside & Mandarin: Don’t be fooled, despite the ample presence of nationally known restaurant chains, the Southside also managers to have its own unique flavor with options like Metro Diner, Maple Street Biscuit Company and Ovinte, to name a few. For a real Southern Food experience in Jacksonville visit The Potter’s House Soul Food Bistro...you won’t regret it!
What to eat in Riverside & Avondale: Welcome to foodies mecca! These historic neighborhoods are putting Jacksonville’s culinary scene on the national map. While visiting be sure to indulge in some of the city’s best restaurants located in the eclectic FivePoints District, on King Street, and in the Shops of Avondale. Don’t miss Hawker's, Carmines Pie House, The Mossfire Grill, and Burrito Gallery.
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