PLACES I LIKE TO EAT

[macbeth25]

I've been wanting to talk about some of the places I like to eat and I don't really think there is a single thread for that.  If there is, please let me know. 
I like the St Johns Seafood and Steaks in Hilliard because they serve breakfast there -- I think they're the only St Johns in the Jacksonville area which does.  They open about 6 or 6:30 am and serve till 10:30 am, seven days a week.  Their food is good and their prices reasonable.
Sarah Lee's Bakery and Cafe in Callahan is a great place for something sweet.  They're on My Space.  Just take a look and see if it doesn't make you hungry.
http://www.myspace.com/slbc2008.
I like the Texas Roadhouse on Blanding for steaks.  They have prime rib on the weekends, including Friday. I really like that.  One of the good things about them is that you can call in to get a reservation.  Here's their website: http://www.texasroadhouse.com/home.php?ad=giftcard
We also like going to the restaurants in the Airport mall: Red Lobster for example.  They're convenient to us and they're getting an Olive Garden, too. 
Where do you like to go?

[A-Finnius]

Vito's on Baymeadows and San Jose is awesome and Stonewood across the street is pretty good as well. 
Chicken Koop is probably the best hangover food ever.
In Riverside, Hovan on Margaret is a great place to grab lunch and Mos Fire has awesome meatloaf.  I've never actually eaten at Kickbacks but if their food is as good as their beer selection then.. well enough said.   
I never make it out to the beaches anymore but there used to be a place out there, I think it was called Cruisers, that had the best burger in Jacksonville. 

[macbeth25]

I've never heard of these places but they sure sound good.  Have you tried Five Guys for burgers?  I go to the one on IH 95 near JAX International.  I've also done mystery shopping at one as well.  That was pretty cool -- I got paid for the shop and also reimbursed for the meal.  They're pretty good, too.  Their fries are cooked in peanut oil and I don't like them, but you can get your burgers made to order -- including mushrooms. Here's their website which has a locator: http://www.fiveguys.com/Content5.aspx?cn=Home.  I have a GPS in my van and I may be able to locate your suggestions by name.

[A-Finnius]

I just had my first 5 guys burger about a month ago and yes I was impressed!  I've been back a few times since.

[CrysG]

Burgers- Five Guys Oakleaf
Bakery- Edgewood Bakery
Chinese Takeout- Hot Wok on 103rd
Chinese-Asia Buffet @ 1101 Blanding Blvd # 101
Italian- Rosina Pizza on Wells
Pizza- Brick Oven @ 220 OP
Mexican-Either El Apache or El Portro Mexican both on Blanding Orange Park
Spanish- El Rincon Espanol Restaurant on Kingsley <---best little secret in Orange Park.
Ice Cream- Dreamette
Sandwich- Blue Boy Sandwich Shop
Chicken- 2nd vote for the Koop
Breakfast- Country Cabin Restaurant @ 950 Blanding Blvd # 13 OP
Healthy- Jason's Deli

[macbeth25]

Thanks. Some of those sound familiar.  I go to the Country Cabin on Dunn.

[JeffreyS]

Thai - Thai Garden
Burger - The Loop
Subs - Mellow Mushroom
Date Night - Bistro AIX
Gazpacho - Mathew's
Take out - Mathew's Market
Coffee and Pastry - Three Layers
BBQ - Morton's Smokehouse BBQ
Fish- Creekside Dinnery
Pizza - Al's

I am looking for Spanish/ Cuban

[02roadking]

Spanish / Cuban = Havana-Jax Cafe. Website did not work, but you can view the menu at http://www.restaurant.com/rdc_site.net/listings.aspx?StateID=&zip=32206# 
Have not been, but have heard good things about it.

[Doctor_K]

Spanish/Cuban - Havana Jax, hands down.  Phenomenal; or if you're willing to travel, the Columbia in St. Augustine
Mexican - La Nop and their other place in the Landing
Bistro - Biscottis
Dessert/Bakery - Biscottis
Burger joint - Five Guys
Quick-casual - Camille's
Sushi - Yummy Sushi by Aromas
Ice Cream - Marble Slab, period.
Chinese/Fusion - PF Changs
Pizza - Abe's
Steak & stuff - Ted's Montana
Chicken - Vote #3 for Koop; Beach Road Chicken is a close second
Breakfast - Mimi's Cafe

[Captain Zissou]

Mexican-La Nop
Bistro- Biscottis
Dessert-....Layla's (Pistachio Sundae)
Burger- Five Guys or the Loop
Sandwich- Larry's
Quick-  Harpoon Louie's (Avondale)
Sushi- Sumo Sushi (Park & King)
Chinese- Fu Hao Bistro (5 Points)
Thai- Thia Bistro (San Marco) [Also choice for Date Night- awesome category]
Pizza- Moon River (Murray Hill)
Steak- Epping Forest
Chicken- I guess Beach Road, never been to the Koop
Breakfast- Metro Diner (San Marco)
Beer Food- Jolly Mon Catering @ Bold City (best wings in your life)

[Captain Zissou]

PS- I just at at Take Away Gourmet (Matthew's Market) and it may have changed my life. 

If you're in San Marco ever, check it out for Wine, Cheese, pre-cooked meals, gourmet to go buffet...... it's awesome.

[Atari007]

Im going to have to throw some love towards Kickbacks in Riverside.   AMAZING food (everything on the menu!!) and an awesome beer selection!!!

Breakfast - Cool Moose is awesome for Breakfast/Brunch (Im sure their other stuff is great too, but I only go there on weekend mornings).

Ice Cream - City Kidz

Mexican - La Nop is the best mexican Ive ever had.   I have to say that the only one Ive been to is the one at Phillips and Baymeadows though....

Pizza - Moon River!!!!!!!

[macbeth25]

I really like to read this thread.  Just looking at it makes me hungry.  I noticed that “Five Guys” has been mentioned several times as well as several other good places to eat.  Has anyone else tried the Texas Roadhouse on Blanding near BJ’s and Compass Bank?  If you have, I hope you enjoyed it. 
If you’re like me and enjoy prime rib, don’t forget they only serve that on Weekends.  You can call (904) 213-1000 for a reservation and, that way, you don’t have to wait as long.  They’re usually pretty busy.  If the restaurants you mention also have reservation numbers, please mention them or make sure they’re available on the website. 
I live in Callahan, as you might have guessed from previous posts, and most of these places sound like they are further than I normally like to drive.  I think I’m going to have to make several exceptions, though. 

[exnewsman]

Bistro- Biscottis (Avondale)
Dessert- Biscotti's
Burger- Five Guys or the Loop
Subs- Angie's on Beach Blvd in Jax Beach
Atmosphere- The Brick in Avondale
Mexican- Hola on Main St (authentic mex just like La Nop - but the scenery is better - plus outside seating across from Confederate Park)
Sushi- Sushi Cafe (outside seating is great)
Chinese- PF Changs (China Joy in Riverside is reliable for standard take-out)
Thai- Lemongrass in Baymeadows or Thai Basil in San Marco
Pizza- the Loop (for California style) or Al's (Atlantic Beach location is best)
The View- Chart House
Steak- The Brick (if not Morton's or Ruth's Chris)
Breakfast- Metro Diner (San Marco) or Cool Moose Cafe (Riverside)

[JeffreyS]

Captain Z good call on the breakfast at Metro Diner but we never say Harpoon Louie's it is just Harp's.

I know Thai Garden looks like just a strip Mall hole from the outside but I really love it.