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Where to eat while here for sports

Don't miss out on some amazing eats while you're here.

Explore all the great food options found throughout Jacksonville.

WHERE TO EAT

Downtown is the heart of Jacksonville and features over 90 restaurants, all in close proximity to the Sports Complex. From food trucks and upscale eateries to cozy bistros and rooftop dining, there is something for everyone to enjoy before the game.

Downtown dining:

  • Indochine: Buzzy upstairs eatery serves Asian dishes spiced-to-order in loftlike digs lined with Eastern art.
  • Cowford Chophouse: Stylish, modern restaurant in a 1902 bank building offering high-end steakhouse fare & a roof bar.
  • Morton's The Steakhouse: Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
  • Dorothy's Downtown: Creole-fusion food & craft cocktails with outdoor seating.
  • Keane's Tavern: Brings the spirit of a true Irish pub to Downtown Jacksonville.


Other dining options:

  • Taco Lu: Tacos and tequila fire up crowds at this high-energy Mexican outfit adorned with murals and quirky art.
  • Strings Sports Brewery: Originally built in 1938 as a service station, the 7,500-square-feet venue features two dining areas, a bar and a brewery built behind glass windows. The menu includes sandwiches, salads, small plates and smoked wings and rotating specials.
  • Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House: Beer garden with 62 revolving craft beers on tap, Bavarian inspired pub food and a full liquor bar.
  • Angie’s Subs: Laid-back counter-serve lunch spot selling Peruvian-style sub sandwiches.
  • Slider’s Oyster Bar: Bustling seafood establishment offering counter-serve catches in a no-frills setting.
  • Dockside Seafood: Grilled shrimp, conch fritters & more offered in a relaxed spot with water views & outdoor seating.
  • North Beach Fish Camp: Airy, modern spot with lively bar for creative & traditional seafood dishes, plus take-out counter.
  • Biscottis: A convivial bistro serving small plates, sandwiches, salads & brunch in a historic, brick-lined space.
  • Restaurant Orsay: Seasonal French food & creative cocktails meet in this dining room with plush seats & exposed beams.
  • Taqueria Cinco Five Points: Mexican street food in a laid-back neighborhood haunt with eclectic decor & a cheery backyard patio.
  • The Bearded Pig: Casual restaurant offering traditional BBQ options and tap brews,
  • Palms Fish Camp: Easygoing hangout for local seafood, cocktails & beer in cheery digs with a waterfront deck.
  • Prati Italia: Industrial-chic scene with a glam vibe plating carefully sourced Italian fare & stylish drinks.
  • Brix Taphouse: Relaxed bar with a craft beer emphasis plus drink specials, live-music events & line dancing nights.