The Hangar Bay Cafe & Gallery

★★★★★ 4.5 (620) • $$

"Fried chicken AND ramen?! Uhhh, YES, PLEASE. Hangar Bay has become a staple in my family. My parents live closer, so they get to go more than I can, but every visit is better than the last. The food keeps getting better and better. I usually swap between the classic tonkatsu or the Bayou ramen. Now and then, when I'm feeling spicy, I go for the hellfire bowl. The staff is always so friendly and I love looking at the military items along the walls and throughout the restaurant. I highly recommend it!"

The Conch House Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (919) • $$

"Nice place in St. Augustine that has live entertainment and a wonderful beach vibe. I didn't see a single person not enjoying themselves. The food is good for the most part but my flounder was little dry on the Carribean Coconut Catch but it was still good. My wife absolutely love the Rum Scallops which were nice and tender.Not overcooked at all. This place is a must visit in St. Augustine. Highly recommend."

The Potter's House Soul Food Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.2 (524) • $$

"Whenever it's a Jags gameday, you can catch me at Soul Food Bistro getting it in. The place is known for it's large portions, long lines, and vibrant atmosphere. My parents and I stopped by after the Jags beat the Colts for a celebratory meal before making the drive back to Gainesville. I think Sunday's specials are typically meatloaf and turkey wings, however - I was not happy to hear around 3:30pm that they were out of some great entree items. The turkey wings were sold out and the herb roasted chicken was also done for the day. I ended up opting in for the fried catfish as it's made to order and took about 10 minutes or so. I always get their mac and cheese and collard greens for my sides, and picked up a piece of the chocolate cake since this was my first time trying it. My catfish was hot and fresh, however the batter was a little salty. Thankfully, the hot sauce helped balance the saltiness a bit. The mac and cheese here is always so creamy and cheesy! It's like eating at your granny's house for a good Sunday meal. The collard greens are not my favorite here since they always have a more tangy vinegar taste, but I do love to mix them into my mac and cheese for the perfect pairing. I also got a peach sweet tea and whew, someone had a real heavy hand on the sugar on that batch. I couldn't even drink it, I had to switch to lemonade. I was disappointed with the chocolate cake. Oh man, the piece of cake was thick and heavy but the frosting was the only saving grace as the cake was so dry, I barely ate it.Soul Food Bistro is a great establishment but they have some kinks they need to work out from professionalism to food consistency. I think next time we will try out their other location."

Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (346) • $$

"Easily one of the best fried chickens in the North Florida area. When you get that perfect crunch on the breading but the meat inside is still glistening inside, you know it's done right. Couple that chicken with some amazing sides and it's a meal made in heaven."

South Kitchen & Spirits

★★★★☆ 3.9 (382) • $$

"This is our third visit, and definitely not our last. We came in on a Friday for happy hour, but noticed that the menu had changed from what was listed online. The options were more limited and none quite to our liking, so we opted for items from the regular menu instead.I've had their shrimp and grits before and enjoyed them, so this time I ordered the fish. It was still tasty, but I wish the protein portion was larger. My husband ordered the SKS cheesesteak, which was delicious, but then again, it would've been better with a bit more meat. Additionally, the hoagie bread felt a bit stale when you break it, the pieces don't stick together and it's slightly dry.We also requested that our drinks be served with our food, but unfortunately, they arrived after we had almost finished eating.Overall, we'll definitely be back, but likely for brunch, as we had a more enjoyable experience during our last visit."

Lagniappe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (362) • $$$

"So fun to find a New Orleans style restaurant on Amelia Island! My sister lived in Nola for years so I've missed this food. The shrimp and grits was fabulous and totally lived up to some great ones we've eaten there. They have a large selection of wine by the glass which was fun. Unfortunately we were pretty limited to appetizers since my partner is celiac so we had the smoked salmon brûlée which was excellent, although the salmon dip is super rich. Our other entree was the curry salmon which was served with a papadum and Carolina gold rice which is new to me and so delicious. The ambiance is overall fun although the lights over the tables cast a harsh glare in your face/table - but they look cool so I understand the appeal. Overall we had a great time - and don't forget to tip the kitchen a 6-pack or 12-pack - love this option."

Call Street Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (239) • $$

"The service was good - the food was pretty blah. There were 5 of us - we had 4 different orders - 1 was salad (no complaints) but the other 3 were disappointed."

Bold Birds Nashville Hot Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.1 (219) • $$

"They promise heat and that is what we got. I tried the spiciest level and about died. No pictures because it took me 20mins to recover from one small bite. I got what I asked for but only try this if you're daring. Otherwise the medium level tastes good and had just the right amount of spiceWe ordered online and the food was ready when we got there. Seemed like they do a lot of to go orders as nobody was really inside. Nice large space. Quiet and clean!"

Mojo Bar-B-Que

★★★★☆ 3.9 (234) • $$

"The wings were great...seasoned and juicy. The rest of the meat was served dry and not very good. It's probably because it was past lunch and kind of early for dinner when I ordered. The result...disappointing. The sides did not disappoint...the onion rings seemed as though they were cooked to order and the coleslaw was fresh. The French fries were hot and the baked beans tasty."

Sweet Mama's Southern Homestyle Cookin

★★★★☆ 4.4 (129)

"In the mood for some good ole' southern, homestyle food? If so you've gotta check out Sweet Mama's I stopped by recently and immediately felt at home when I walked in. The staff were so friendly and the ambiance and decor was welcoming and reminded me of my own grandmother's kitchen! Everything is made to order so our food was piping hot when we received it. My friend ordered the fried pork chop and gravy which came with two sides. She got mac and cheese and greens and she loved how tender and tasty everything was. I ordered the southern style oxtails which were so tender and full of flavor truly reminding me of home. I also got an order of fried chicken wings and they were also packed with flavor! Both of our meals came with a fluffy piece of honey butter cornbread and I loved how generous the portions were! I was able to eat off of my plate a couple times. Overall, I was very pleased with my dine at Sweet Mamas! The only thing I missed out on was a dessert. I didn't even think about it until I was heading out the door. I will be back soon because in addition to dessert, there a several menu items I still have my eyes on! If you enjoy good home cooked cuisine, definitely check out Sweet Mamas!"

Callahan Barbecue

★★★★☆ 4.4 (128) • $

"Excellent food. First time here.Had rib sandwich which is 4 ribs on the bone with 2 pieces of bread. It is billed as a sandwich so of course you have put the bread aside. The ribs were good. The cole slaw and onion rings were excellent. Ready to go back and try other menu items."

The Yearling Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (173) • $$

"This place is a whole experience! The outside of the restaurant is rustic and the decor inside has an old hunting cabin vibe. Eclectic menu offerings like frog legs and gator tail. We stuck with a grilled redfish sandwich and chicken nuggets for the kiddo. Our waitress was friendly and came by several times to check on us. We were stuffed after dinner but will be back to try the onion rings appetizer and key lime pie!"

Sister's Place

★★★★★ 4.5 (73)

"While visiting area and I wanted to get a nice cooked meal. Sister place menu seemed to check mark everything I was feeling. We made it here for lunch and opted for their 1/2 pound burger, hand cut fries and hand battered onion rings. Everything came out perfectly and tasted great. Service was fast and everyone there was kind and helpful. We had to have some pie before heading to the Devils den. We decided on their apple cobbler warm with a scoop of ice cream. It was delicious. My daughter didn't stop talking about their cobbler and even brought it up the next day. We really enjoyed our visit and hope they get a larger space. There aren't allot of places that have fresh home cooked meals and this place is doing it right."

Southern Table

★★★★☆ 3.9 (82) • $$

"Finally got to try The Southern Table, and it did not disappoint!Fairly busy at 9am, but we were seated right away. Great menu, with lots of selections. Christina was our server, and she was very fast - our order was taken right away, and the food came out a few minutes later.Chicken and Belgian waffle was great. The side of gravy was a nice addition. Biscuits and gravy were very filling. I split the two sides - they were both quite big. Will be back for lunch next time! Thanks, Southern Table!"

Jenkins Quality Barbecue - Downtown

★★★☆☆ 3 (101) • $

"In full transparency, I'm vegetarian so my rating does not reflect their mostly meat menu. However, I did taste their hottest BBQ sauce and it was pretty dang good (I'd score that a 5). I'm sure if you put that on anything, it will taste good! I also had their corn nuggets, which were cold, even having them as soon as we got our order. I thought it was a very small serving size for the price. Back to my 3-star rating. There were a number of things that definitely need attention as a food service establishment. First thing you notice when you walk in is the door. It seems like it has shifted so it hits the tile floor and opens only about a third of the way. (Not accessible and not very welcoming at all as it makes a loud scraping sound). The other door entrance/exit door is locked shut for some reason.The outdoor patio is great since there's limited seating inside, but there were dead cockroaches out there that should have been taken care of prior to opening (we went here soon after their opening time on a Saturday morning). The menu seems very simple as it's all listed by item on a board by the cashier. For a newcomer, however, it was a bit hard to decide without photos or descriptions. I looked to yelp for help on this. I know this is a Jax original and a go-to for many folks for decades so I'm sure the simple pleasantries are unimportant to some, but definitely very notable for new visitors. Bottom line: their sauces are worth trying if you haven't!"

Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (83) • $$

"There's a reason why Bono's has been around since 1949. As soon as you enter one of its many locations you're hit with a smoky aroma of meats prepped by the pit master. I ordered a small pulled pork platter for $9.99 and the portion was so generous! It came with two sides (I got green beans and sweet potatoes) and garlic toast. The pork wasn't dry at all and if you squeeze some of that 1949 original sauce on the pile of meat, it becomes finger-licking delicious! I made a makeshift dessert with my sweet potatoes by lathering it with the cinnamon spread that came with the dish. So good!I'm giving an extra shout out to the staff because they were so accommodating and hospitable!Extra Tip: Offers military discount of 10% off!"

Country Cabin

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (70) • $

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

Lewey's Seafood and Wings

★★★★☆ 4.4 (23)

"The hot lemon pepper wings were good. The Cajun ranch was more like just a ranch. But over all, the wing was a good crispy fried wing with decent fries. I would definitely eat here again."

Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (37) • $$

"Just had lunch at Bobo's Bar-B-Q @ 2pm and it certainly was busy. Our first time there and I must say Everything was EXCELLENT! We were seated immediately and both the Hostess and Waitress were Outstanding. I ordered Brisket & Pulled Pork my husband had Brisket & Ribs. Excellent Bar-B-Que and sides and Absolutely a lot of food. I Must say we Really enjoyed it All. We definitely will go back as it is now one of our Favorite places!!"

Rigos Grill and Catina Buffet

★★★★☆ 4.2 (13)

"We stopped here on a whim and man we are glad we did. Although there was a buffet ( Tuesday and Fridays). We ordered off the menu. First and foremost the service was excellent. We were greeted as we walked in and had water almost immediately. The menu is a bit short and time of day specific. But the choices were excellent. The kids meal menu is not just one or two things that you normally see. It was a good selection and good portions. The adult portions are very generous and fill the plates. We will return."

Julington Creek Fish Camp

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$

"We always have the best time here. The service is always a 10/10, the staff is always working with urgency and as a team which is so nice! The food is also always amazing so fresh. I am totally obsessed with the cucumber gimlet, sooo delicious. Millie is our favorite and always treats us like we are her only worry. I love sitting outside on a nice day and watching the sunrise over the sailboats."