The Yummiest Diners in Jacksonville

Georgie's Diner

★★★★☆ 4.1 (352) • $$

"This was my first time here and I am a local. I have been wanting to come in but the line is always very long. We came in on an off day for our city. My husband and I enjoy diner food and this was on the money. The cooks in the back worked really hard and the manager worked even harder to ensure food was expedited quickly. Everything we ordered was good and we finished our plates. The corned beef hash was finely chopped which for me was not the best way I like to have it. I prefer larger cubes but if you like this style it is for you. The resultant was clean and beautiful. I am a southerner and the biscuits were average in my opinion. They were large and buttery but it they were missing the lightly crispy outer layer that I enjoy. But I could tell there were many life long residents eating here and were very happy. If you love diners then this is your spot!Service was ok for sitting at the counter. Expected better. It was a bit slow -not the food just getting attention from the server when we needed her. She was personally a bit milk warm as well."

Anastasia Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (173) • $

"Every trip I take to St. Augustine, I have to visit Sheila's. It's non-negotiable. I have not had a bad meal here yet - pancakes and quiche (they have different flavors depending on what they make that day) are my usual order, but the regular breakfasts and the burrito are also good. It's a small place, and you may have to wait outside for a table, but you won't be disappointed."

Beach Diner

★★★★☆ 4.4 (170) • $$

"We were in town for a couple days around New Year's, and we went to the beach diner every morning for breakfast. Great food, great staff."

Ahan Thai Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (148) • $$

"We were craving asian cuisine, but not the "run of the mill" takeout Chinese that's routinely available on Amelia Island. Having driven by Ahan a multitude of times, we decided to"what the heck" ... let's go for Thai. Having lived just outside of Philadelphia, I know great Thai cuisine, so I was prepared for a somewhat mediocre dining experience. I was very wrong; the food at Ahan Thai is the "real deal"! We started with the steamed pork dumplings; they were very similar to a traditional Chinese shu mai, but with no shrimp, and served with a very Thai-ish dipping sauce thickened with dark soy sauce. Our mains were Penang curry with chicken, and drunken noodles (again with chicken). Beware-portion sizes here are best described as "humongous" :-) The Penang curry was lightly scented with peanuts, with a fantastic assortment of veggies and a really good portion of chicken. The jasmine rice was served out of a very cute heart shaped mold; a nice touch. The dish was served "American mild". The drunken noodles (again, a large portion) were served "American spicy" which was about a 1.5 on the traditional Thai 1-5 spice scale. I like a bit more bite than that, and the spice tray was brought to the table with a smile. The noods were perfectly cooked, and, again, a solid portion of veggies and chicken were on the plate. We both took at least half of our entree portions home and enjoyed them for dinner the next night. Total bill for an app, 2 entries, and a big glass of Thai iced tea was $48. Highly recommended for an affordable and authentic Thai meal in Nassau County, FL!"

Oceana Diner

★★★★☆ 4 (152) • $

"Very busy Sunday- which isn't unusual for most breakfast spots. We managed to hit just before the rush- so we got a table right away. It took a few minutes before the server made it to us and by that point we were ready to order. The food- surely the hit of the show. John ordered an omelet and not only was it huge, it came with a healthy portion of homefries and a biscuit. Made for a very happy man meal. I ordered the Paradise Waffle- a massive waffle with fresh fruit! The menu said bananas and strawberries, but fresh blueberries were on it too and I loved it! The blueberries were HUGE! My waffle wasn't as hot as I would have liked- but John's omelet was steaming. The second half of the meal slowed- I never got a refill of hot water for my tea, actually didn't really even get a chance to stop our server and ask- they were crazy busy. It took some time to get our check and a box for my leftovers. The table next to us (who were there half the time as us) actually stood up and hovered waiting to ask for the check. I can't hold it against them- they were hustling, but go with expectations of a leisurely dining experience. If you are in a rush- this might not be the place for you. My boss frequents this place and said unless you order to-go, this is pretty standard."

Penman Diner

★★★★★ 4.7 (95) • $

"Hakan served us a fantastic breakfast! Service 10.food 10.portions10. Yes it's where the locals go!"

Terry's Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (122) • $

"I was just looking for a breakfast place w turkey sausage. The food was great. Thank you."

Anastasia Diner

★★★★☆ 4.2 (113) • $$

"Food absolutely delicious they grill the biscuits and have the best homemade sausage. Service was excellent."

Charlie's Diner

★★★★☆ 4.3 (92) • $

"Great little diner, I sat at the counter and thoroughly enjoyed a chicken fried steak, limas, and fried okra. I will certainly be back."

Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4 (102) • $$$

"The menu is eclectically, European and very well prepared. Everybody is very friendly and Jacob was our server two times and he was just terrific in both cases Daniel the manager stopped by to make sure everything was fine. Just a very nice place to have a nice meal."

Dano's Diner

★★★★☆ 3.5 (105) • $

"Okaaaayy, first of all, that stuff on the menu is obviously facetious. Whether they're conservative or liberal, it says Bernie Sanders tried redistribute their property, but didn't know how to split the eggs. Rofl.The joint is kind of dirty, and people aren't as forgiving about that nowadays. I like the setting, but when I picked up my cup of coffee, the back of my hand brushed against some sticky syrup on the table. The area of the tablecloth near the napkins and other stuff is a slightly different color. The seats are dirty, the windows are dirty, and the floors are dirty. There was even a cigarette butt on the floor next to me when I first came in. I suspect the owner, to some extent, doesn't care or even feels nostalgia for the days when you could smoke in a grimy diner as you drop a coin into the jukebox. I care......only a little bit. I'm here for food, and the food was cheap, simple, but pretty good overall. My coffee was hot. I'd like it even darker and more bitter, but then other customers would complain I'm sure. The pancakes were large and fluffy. My eggs were how I ordered them. I'm always hoping for bigger sausage links, but these were fine. Bacon was fine too. Biscuits were also quite fluffy, and the gravy was warm and savory. The amount of saltiness was just right for me. I didn't have any real issues with the food. Based on that, it's very difficult for me to give this less than 4 stars."

Rossi's Diner

★★★★☆ 3.8 (80) • $

"Good menu selection and nice ambiance. Service was a little slower than that of today's zip zip zip but thought it to be an added bonus not being rushed. The Big Fish Sandwich was gigantic and came with sides and the Smothered Chicken was delicious and came with a salad, soup, and fresh bread. The Fried Green Tomato was unique. The Buffalo Chicken strips were good also. The prices were excellent and we did not leave hungry or unsatisfied and would eat here again. We had to wait a few minutes to get seated but it was under 5 min and our food started arriving in a timely manner. The orders were correct and the food was hot when received."

Gina's Delicatessen

★★★★★ 4.5 (55) • $

"I frequent Gina's a lot because #1. I can literally walk there....but I don't. :) #2. The food is diverse enough that I can eat here every day. And #3. The food is consistently fresh and really delicious. I stand corrected, Gina's is actually named after the owner's oldest daughter (who does NOT work there), but instead I usually see the youngest daughter and the owner's only son helping out every single day. This is a true family-owned and operated restaurant that does breakfast and lunch until 4pm on weekdays and they are also open on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays.I regularly purchase the containers of the homemade coleslaw, hummus, chicken salad, egg salad, tuna salad, tabouleh, and potato salad they have available in their mini fridge near the cash register. They are all fantastic and super yummy!On occasion, I will get the stuffed grape leaves, homemade banana pudding, another tasty dessert like a slice of cake, or if I'm in the mood, a half bag of fresh pita bread. Perfect to snack on at home.I recommend any of the subs, sacks, burgers and salads. I really enjoy the grilled chicken salad and the Crinkle Fries, too. I usually do take out, but there are two rooms large enough to fit the breakfast and lunch crowds. Gina's Deli has been around for over 20 years now and I have been coming regularly to this location since 2013.It's definitely one of my favorites in Murray Hill and I do love the food, the prices & the awesome, friendly service!"

Tim's Corner

★★★★☆ 4.3 (56) • $$

"Went there and it was OK but not wow, they served a lot of food and the service was prompt with kind people..."

Country Cabin

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (70) • $

"Overall a nice neighborhood restaurant. Good food at good pricing. Rather busy weekend morning though"

University Diner

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (73) • $

"I've visited University Diner several times over the past 10 years or so, and it was always really good. Maybe it's just me, but it seems lately it's never open when I pass by. Or maybe I just get going too late on the weekends lol. But today, the Brunch Gods were smiling down upon us! My son and I were planning to go to the Waffle House, just because it's been forever...we found the one on Merrill Road packed...so headed to the Atlantic location only to find it was only doing take out. We did a quick check and saw that University Diner was indeed open-until 2 PM! Only 30 more minutes. So we headed over and sat down about 1:45. I was afraid we might get turned away, being so close to closing time, but there were a few other tables apparently just ordering, so lucky for us!Our server was very friendly and accommodating. The coffee tasted fresh & hot! So far, so good. I ordered the Skillet with scrambled eggs and country fried steak; I chose hash browns instead of country potatoes; grits, and a biscuit. The Skillet has plenty of onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and cheese mixed in. My son opted for the Steak & Potatoes breakfast-country fried steak (whole) with country potatoes & onions, eggs over easy, and an English muffin. Before our order arrived, our server delivered the sad news that they only had brown gravy, they were out of white gravy :( Which I was disappointed, but arriving near closing, I wasn't surprised. However, my sons steak did somehow make it to the table covered in white gravy! While I got a bowl of brown on the side. No matter, my Skillet was still eggs-cellent! The only thing lacking is my grits was cold. I did bring it home ( along with a LOT of leftovers!)...so I will be enjoying my diner delight again tomorrow morning.Places that serve breakfast all day are my favorite and it's good to know that University Diner is right around the corner.My son and I both agreed everything was great, and we'd be back! You should go too."

Blu Diner

★★★★☆ 4.1 (40) • $

"Meatballs, collards,yams all good tasting. Great choice of entrees. You name it, they have it.Relaxed atmosphere. Appears that there is a big demand for take-out. Pineapple lemonade terrific. Not too sweet.Quality food.Enjoyed this spot"

Simply Gina's

★★★★☆ 3.8 (32)

"The food is outside and the service is top notch everyone is super attentive. Quaint atmosphere it wasn't too crowded but busy enough that we knew the food had to be well prepared. My wife and I both ordered and the portions were very filling so worth the price."

The Cracked Egg Diner

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$

"I woke up in the mood for french toast and I am very happy that I gave this establishment a try. As soon as you get out of your car the aroma of breakfast FILLS your nose. Upon entering I was greeted and told to seat myself. As you know I ordered the French toast with sausage links and a side of grits. I judge French toast on whether or not I absolutely need syrup and I can tell you I personally did not. The batter was great. I had it with powdered sugar and whipped cream on the side. The French toast tasted like homemade French toast. I do think a different bread would make it better like a brioche bun but all in all it was good. The grits were your standard grits. I do think they were a bit watery but overall the flavor was good and the sausage links taste tasted good as well. Service was great ambience is like your neighborhood diner. You can tell that locals come in there frequently because they did begin to say hello to people by name. Breakfast was good. I would come back and try other things on the menu as well."