Sonic Drive-In

Incredible tacos - the best in the city. Make sure you order ahead as everything is made fresh, so…read moreit is quite a long wait. Guys in the truck couldn't be nicer.

Legit So-Cal tacos really close to home. We had an all-in burrito - ordered chicken but got steak -…read moregood nonetheless - but we wanted to try the chicken. Also ordered a steak quesadilla which was good but I would've preferred more cheese and then just meat vs. tomatoes and other stuff. The Mexican street corn was really good! Would easily drive past Moe's, La Nope, and TJ Flats for this place. Will be back try try their tacos and sandwiches soon. #SupportLocal

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PDQ Chicken

4.0(90 reviews)

0.3 mi

It's too bad this location is closing soon. The food is good and chicken is juicy. Sad to see ya go!read more

I must say, I've become quite the "Chicken Tendies" critic as I've ventured around Jacksonville…read more Don't ask me why, I have ZERO explanation for this sudden obsession, but lately I've come to realize that not all Tendies are created equal. Enter PDQ. The Digs: Stand alone brick and mortar in upscale St. Johns County. I've eaten there on numerous occasions, and no matter what time of day I arrive, the expansive dining room is virtually spotless. The enticing aroma of fresh Chicken and crisp Waffle Fries being made to order will lead you to the counter with a sense of urgency. There's two Coca-cola Freestyle machines to ensure that no one dies of thirst. An abundance of tables and booths are situated to entertain a crowd, if needed. The Noms: Don't get me wrong, there's more to PDQ than just the Tendies (salads, milkshakes, etc.), however, my go-to order is the 4-piece meal with Waffle Fries and Toast. Up until my very first visit, I had NO IDEA how one thick, buttery, toasty piece of bread could be SO essential to this meal. If they ran out of toast I'd walk out and come back the next day, that's how dependant I am on this bread. The Tendies are fried to perfection, and elevated by my 2 dipping sauces of choice, Ranch and Honey Mustard. There's an assortment of sauces to suit anyone's taste, but those two are my besties, and I'm an unapologetic Ranch snob. The Waffle Fries are coming at you fresh out of the fryer, so you might want to wait a minute before you dig in, speaking from experience. And So: This particular PDQ is unquestionably my favorite "Tendies" spot in Jacksonville, by far. The service is quick and the staff welcome you with warm smiles and pleasantries. Definitely a must-try if you haven't already. 5 well deserved stars. Till next time, my fellow Yeeps, thanks for reading, and as always....SYOY!

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Zaxbys

2.7(46 reviews)

1.8 mi•Southside

Ordered the grilled Zalad to share - plenty of food! The grilled chicken had been cut smaller than…read moreusual which was very nice. The tomatoes were not good. French fries were great! Store was clean & not busy. Employees were nice. They have some new lighting that is way too bright above the registers. #VickieTravelz

Today was my first time at Zaxbys. I'm new to Florida. I'm giving 2 stars because of the customer…read moreservice. However, the FOOD WAS AMAZING! I will definitely check out another location. There was a young man by the name of Logan who initiated taking mine & my family's order. I mentioned it was our first time so we were asking questions about the menu. He seemed annoyed & a bit racist as he just looked around at my family. (I'm Hispanic). In the middle of our order, he said "I'll be right back I have to go take care of something for else". He walked away & another young man came to finish off our order. Logan was in sight and I could see he in fact, did not have anything else to take care of. Some people just suck.

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Bono's Pit Bar-B-Q

3.1(58 reviews)

0.2 mi

Service - 12/10 ... we sat at the bar for lunch and the service was great! The lady and the grill…read moreman were friendly and attentive the whole time. Ambiance - love the decor and the vibe for a bbq joint Good - we got the fried okra and pulled pork salads. The sweet and tangy sauce was a perfect touch. We came here because I had a 10% off card for supporting the Bartram Bears and glad we came! They serve beer and great food!

Food, service, cleanliness, and hospitality are top tier…read more Bartram is my favorite location.

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Metro Diner

4.3(541 reviews)

1.0 mi•Southside

We recently moved to Fruit Cove and hungry one afternoon while unpacking boxes, we just wanted…read moresomething home style without all the frills and price. Metro Diner has since become a regular goto place for fast and efficient service and food. We don't know the full menu yet. Over the past visits we have tried the teriyaki salmon, meatloaf, ribs, fish and chips and chicken pot pie. All of these were superb. Also we usually have two eggs, over easy for me and well fried for her with an entree or sometimes a bowl of oatmeal with various fixing. A full line of pancakes and waffles as well and really, my challenge is to insist on holding back the usual pile of pancakes as I am to old to carry all of it away! If you are retired military, be sure to flash your id for a discount - yeah, it is that kind of place. Family and community values are clear from the decor and ambiance. Finally, the price. Last night a great pork chop, which has become my usual choice with two eggs and coffee and two eggs, grits, and toast for her and under 40 bucks including tip.

Had I taken a minute to read the Reviews, I would have chosen a different Restaurant. Fish &…read moreChips: fish was grey & fishy tasting , certainly not the Cod they claim. Cheese grits were still hard, the coleslaw was too hard. A very disappointing experience. Dinner ended up in the trash.

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Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Jacksonville - Mandarin

This is our favorite Mediterranean place. My office has been ordering from here for years and I…read morefinally made it out to this location. The place is open and inviting. Food: * Wraps - everyone we have tried is delicious and full of meat * Hummus - plentiful and can be had various ways, you can even get it harissa hot (my friends favorite) * Salads - we always get a salad to salad to share and they are always delicious. Atmosphere - this place was very inviting. There is plenty of seating and it'a very relaxed. Staff - everyone get is so friendly and genuine. I love the attitude they have treating you like a guest. We will be back again and again.

We were shopping in the area and we love Mediterranean cuisine so checked out Tazikis. We ordered…read moretheir special pasta of the day which was huge and looked incredible, a tzatziki dip with veggies, falafel meal & a soup & salad. Everything was very fresh, looked and tasted great & nice service from the staff as a whole. We'll be back!! Ps I'm not always a fan of tzatziki sauce but theirs is pretty great!

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THE LOOP - Julington Creek

3.3(94 reviews)

0.1 mi

If I had to pick one Loop location as my favorite, this would be it. Not that I'm saying things are…read morealways perfect, but whenever I'm in the neighborhood, more times than not I stop here when I've got that "burger with onion rings" lunch craving going on. The dining room is spacious, there's 2 TVs with different sports networks on, the restroom is impeccably clean, and I'm always cheerfully greeted by the staff. As for other locations, the service quality tends to vary from day to day. My go-to order is the Bacon Cheddar Burger, cooked medium, with onion rings instead of fries, and a fountain drink. They don't have combo meals, sadly, so everything is a la carte. On the rare... and I do mean RARE occasion that I opt for something even remotely healthy, the Garden Chicken Salad with Ranch is a tasty choice. The KEY is the Ranch. It's served chilled and I believe it's made in-house...or at least it tastes that way. Perfect dressing for a salad, phenomenal dip for the piping hot Onion Rings. Winning. As addicting as they are, I do wish that there were more than 5 Onion Rings in a serving, especially when there's an upcharge for the substitution. There have been a few occasions when the burger patty was a tad on the dry side, but not a deal breaker, the crisp bacon slices came in to save the day. P.S. Honorable Mention goes to the heavenly Cookies, Brownies, and Milkshakes that have always been there to help me finish strong. Till next time, my fellow Yeeps, thanks for reading, and as always...SYOY!

Holy Canoli, why hasn't anyone told me about The Loop? I guess I'm a little late to the party but…read moreI'm glad I finally made it. Everything on the menu is very enticing, as you can see from my pictures we got a little of everything. The burgers was very well Cooked and put together. I'm a sucker for presentation and theirs was very good. The sauces to everything was really good especially the sauce to the onion rings. If you get the Onions rings make sure you get two sauces for them because it's really good and can be put on anything you can eat. I will be returning to try more burgers and more pizza!

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McDonald's

2.0(36 reviews)

0.2 mi

While out & about running errands I stopped at this McDonalds for a quick beverage for me and fries…read morefor my favorite 4-legged friend. I placed my order in the drive-thru and once at the window, I decided to 'pay it forward' by taking care of the car behind me. I often do this to honor a family member who died WAY TOO EARLY in life! I tell the cashier that I'd like to pay for the car behind me and then leave a 'pay it forward' card for the cashier to give to the recipient. The card explains my family member's story and asked the recipient to repeat the actions shown to them in an effort to spread kindness! I've done this many times & many places. This particular day was NO different... until the cashier had to call the manager for a turn of the register key. I literally overheard the female manager SCREAM out loud to the cashier, ' the next person to do this..... tell them NO. I don't have time for this shit!' I don't know if she knows I heard her tirade, but what kind of way is that to speak of a paying customer? Better yet, what kind of way is that to speak of someone trying to spread good in this world? This McDonald's has lost my patronage as long as that lady is still a member of their management staff! Rudeness has no place in this world.... Especially when someone is helping someone else out!

I don't know what is going on but this location has dropped the ball twice now in the times we've…read morecome to order. The filet o fish was ordered as double and we got a single. The french fries were dry and overcooked and the sprite was missing the syrup. When we went to dispute over the mcdonald's app, not even a refund was offered. Basically gave us the middle finger to go elsewhere. It's such a shame because it's normally run really well!

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CAVA

4.5(106 reviews)

5.0 mi•Southside

Amazing service every time I visit - sometimes 1-2x weekly…read more Manager Jason, has gone above and beyond assisting me with multiple large orders 10-20+ bowls - ensuring they are prepared timely and that everything is accurate and ready for pickup. My compliments to Jason and his team for being professional, courteous and always friendly. Highly recommend this location for a great bite.

Food is amazing and fresh. Generous portions (ya girl eats). Staff is super helpful and patient…read morewith all the options available. Super clean.

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Don Juan's Restaurant

3.9(291 reviews)

1.7 mi•Southside

Don Juan's is one of those local Mexican restaurants that focuses more on flavor and generous…read moreportions than fancy presentation. The combination plate I ordered was excellent, with tender meat, flavorful sauces, fresh guacamole, and all the classic sides you would expect. Portions were very generous and easily enough for a hearty dinner. The chips and salsa were fresh, the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the service was friendly throughout the visit. While this may not be upscale Mexican dining, it delivers exactly what a neighborhood Mexican restaurant should: good food, good value, and a comfortable experience. If you're looking for authentic, satisfying Mexican comfort food in the area, Don Juan's is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended.

The good? Service…read morewas great, drinks are strong (I had a spicy margarita. It wasn't spicy at all, but it was strong), and the restaurant is nicely decorated with Mexican art. It's a friendly and family oriented atmosphere. The ok? I got the burrito and enchilada, my husband got the grilled chicken tacos (soft tortilla obviously. Hard shell isn't a real taco...)... The food was kinda salty and overall, just ok. I've had better Mexican food elsewhere (and I LOVEEEE Mexican food). There's no bad. Like I said, the place is nice, great service, strong drinks, and ok food. It just didn't hit. But I'm glad I tried the place.

Interior photo of this fun vibrant restaurant. Always clean.

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Jim W.

6 years ago

Stopped at Sonic yesterday for lunch. The meal was good but disappointed the manager has determined the social distancing and a mask are no longer necessary for his employees. So in spite of CDC recommendations and the continuing rise in the infection and death rate caused by the virus Sonic has chosen to put there employees and customers at risk. Sorry Sonic, you just lost a customer. read more

Gage C.

6 years ago

parking lot ALWAYS full of teenagers. if you ask anyone why they dont go to this sonic thats exactly why. get rid of all the teens just hanging out. read more

Mike H.

3 years ago

The service was terrible the guy took 10 minutes to put a in a cheeseburger very frustrating experience.

Ian B.

7 years ago

Terrible service waited over 20 minutes for service will not be coming back to this location

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