Rode up here this afternoon after the lunch rush. Not many folks inside, open seating, easy to take…read morea look at the menu and the specials without feeling rushed. Ordered at the front counter and was greeted by a friendly young lady... good start. I went in planning to get the muffaleta off the specials board. They checked on it, but no luck... they were out of the cuts needed. I was pointed toward the Italian, but my buddy already grabbed that and I felt like being different. Noticed another special on the wall, a smoked brisket sandwich. Can't remember the exact name, but that's what I went with. Instead of chips or their homemade tots, I grabbed the balsamic roasted brussel sprouts as an appetizer. Tables weren't the cleanest and were a little wobbly, but nothing deal-breaking... we made it work. Food came out pretty quick and looked solid. Flavor-wise... a little mixed. The brussel sprouts were very flaky and leafy, almost crumbled apart. You really had to work your fork to get a bite. I was picturing larger roasted halves. Sauce was fine, nothing bad, nothing special. I'd give those a 3 out of 5. The brisket sandwich was interesting. The meat was very fatty and kind of tough to chew through. Not sure if that's just the cut or the prep. I ate about three-quarters of it. It wasn't bad, just didn't hit the way I hoped. Probably still thinking about that muffaleta. Another 3 out of 5. I'd come back, no doubt... but next time I'm sticking with what they're known for. Those cheesesteaks always look great, and that's probably the move. Today was about trying something different, and I'm glad I did... even if it didn't knock my socks off.

We had dinner at ClarkeBros over in Riverside this evening. They're at 2545 Riverside Avenue, right…read moreacross from St Vincent with parking available at the side of their entrance. This is one of those places that we love but haven't been to in far too long. We both tried things that were new to each of us tonight as well, which was cool. I ordered The Ole Smokie, with everything on it and choose cheddar cheese. My first thought when it was brought to the table was "oh, I'll probably have to go at this with a fork & knife" but I decided to give it a shot as intended. I'm glad I did because the bread held up surprisingly well! As far as ingredients go, the brisket was good and smokey. There was a good mix of everything else and more than enough cheddar. My wife ordered the Chicken Cheesesteak. She also had a choice of cheese and she picked whizz. The thing that separates this from what people might expect is that it's chunks of chicken, not shredded chicken. She said that's not a bad thing at all, just a change from what some might exoect. She thought it was a welcome change. She liked their cheese whizz a lot and liked the roll as always, so she was glad she tried it. It's worth noting that both sandwiches were big enough that we both took half of each home. I didn't get the name of the two people that were working there this evening, but I'd still like to give then a shout out. They were both incredibly patient with the customers ahead of us and they didn't make us feel rushed even though we were there fairly close to the time they close on Friday evenings. Another good visit to Clarke Bros. Here's hoping it doesn't take us so long to get back here again for the next visit!

Came here for the "F" in our A-Z Restaurant series we are doing on TikTok and YouTube. It was the…read morefirst 10/10 review!! The servers were very nice and accommodating. We got there about 1pm on Friday and got lucky because we didn't have to wait in line. Sat outside and it was nice. We got the Reuben, rare roast beef sandwich, and wedding cake. Can't wait to come back!! Link to our full review below. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThv3kuee/ https://youtu.be/M-RHBaDxJBI?si=OFUL58oz1ZEMgVtn

Another Jacksonville staple! I have some friends that grew up here and have moved out of state and…read moreinsist that we visit French Pantry whenever they come into town, specifically to eat the bruschetta and wedding cake. Their wedding cake is HEAVENLY - it's a must-try 1000%. Their staff is efficient and accommodating, even when the line is out the door and into the parking lot (which happens often!) Seating inside can be hard to come by, since it's such a small space, so I suggest arriving right when they open! Overall, I highly recommend trying it out!

Each sub is unique, not the same like everywhere else you can tell ingredients very the been in…read morethere. It seemed like everybody ended up talking strangers talking to each other. It was quite the place. Glad I found it.

Tried Hollywood Heroes & Subs and ordered the "Love the Drake" Club Sub, loaded with turkey, bacon,…read moreand provolone. As someone who's eaten more sandwiches than I'd like to admit, this one instantly jumped near the top of my list. The turkey was sliced perfectly, the ingredients were fresh, and every bite delivered. If you're sleeping on Hollywood Heroes, you're missing out on one of Jacksonville's underrated sandwich spots. The only real question is why did it take me this long to try?

Unreal sandwiches! It's really hard to find a good chicken cutlet sandwich down here that's not a…read moreglorified chicken tender Only been here twice so far but both times have been outstanding. First time I got the chicken parm and this time I got the DDD (cutlet, eggplant, mozz, prosciutto, long hots, roasted reds and balsamic glaze) Staff is so nice , family owned I believe? Sandwiches come in 2 sizes (prices may seem steep BUT the half portion is like the size of my forearm AND the quality is there) Deff make the trip to try them out!!

Ayo St. Augustine... LISTEN UP!…read more DeRita Italian Deli ain't playin'. This jawn is the real freakin' deal... South Philly certified! One bite of their hoagies and you'll swear you grew up on 9th Street cover in cold cuts and sharp provolone... The BEST hoagies in Florida. Not up for debate. Don't argue, just go! That chicken cutlet & broccoli rabe jawn, BRO it hittin harder than Brian Dawkins!!! If you ain't been to DeRita yet...Fix your life and go eat somethin' REAL.... This is HOAGIE CULTURE #SouthPhillyJawn #SouthPhillyInStAugustine #HoagieHeaven #DeRitaDeli #StAugustineEats #FoodReview #FoodTok #StraightFire

We stopped by this establishment during a tour of Durkeeville. I would have had no idea food was…read moresold here. The prices seem quite reasonable. A Philly cheesesteak, fries, drink, and boiled peanuts were included with the tour. The cheesesteaks have a little extra in the mayo. The crinkle fries had seasoning salt which is always a win. You cannot find canned peach sodas everywhere, but they have them! I tried the Cajun boiled peanuts which were tasty. I did not like boiled peanuts when I tried them years ago. The food was prepared in a timely manner, and both gentlemen working were friendly. There really isn't anywhere to sot to eat, but this would be a nice addition. There is a mural on the outside of the store which was painted by FSCJ students. I'm going to stop by for breakfast the next time as this is my favorite meal, and hopefully the grit bowls are what I imagine them to be!

This place has by far the best delivered food in the Durkeville / Springfield area…read more The "cowboy" pastrami sandwich is so juicy and flavorful, same with the spicy chicken philly. Also Kiki and Slim are super cool people!

Fun, little shop/resturant. Big menu of good eats…read more Next time we will get hand dipped ice cream. Nice helpful crew.

Quick stop for one of my favorite salads in the area. Fresh, ripe strawberries and mango make this…read morehealthy option soar in my opinion. I request no cheese or tomatoes but you can enjoy it any way you want! Say hi to Scott Quigley.. he is the mastermind behind the concept.

Good eats. Good people. Good vibes all around. I would recommend ordering ahead and picking up…read morecause this place can get packed especially during lunch hours.

Delicious sandwiches on a scorching Saturday. After my son's soccer game we decided to grab…read moresandwiches from some place close and I chose Sub Cultured. I originally thought we'd take them to go because there is no indoor seating and all of the tables outside were occupied but thankfully a table opened up just as our ordered was called. The food was delicious and the umbrellas provided much needed shade from the heat.

I can't believe I gave lived at the beach and never tried D&LP. Today was the day…read more The place is small and when I say small it's tiny. The menu is vast and they are busy! The staff is friendly and we enjoyed chatting with Danny. I ordered a large Italian Sub with the works. My goodness large is gigantic. My friend ordered a Chicken Parm. Sub. Both were so delicious. They have a. Small selection of beer and wine. The experience was awesome. Can't wait to try a pizza!

Delicious spot!! I really enjoyed the lemon pepper wings and my boyfriend liked his sub. It did…read moretake a bit for the food to come out though. The girl at the register is nice. It's a smaller spot but they do have seats outside too.

I recently visited European Street Cafe in Jacksonville, Florida, and I must say it did not…read moredisappoint! Yesterday was my first visit, and I ordered the Reuben sliders, the regular Reuben, a turkey slider, and the beer cheese soup. Everything was absolutely delicious! I also tried the key lime cookie, and it was so good that I had to go back today for another one. Because my first experience was so great, I returned the very next day to try something different. This time, I had the sausage and chicken gumbo, along with (yes!) another key lime cookie. The gumbo was flavorful and comforting--definitely a great choice. What truly stood out the most, though, was the service. On my first visit, my waitress--who was also managing--along with another server, were incredibly polite and courteous. Although I can't remember their names, they were both exceptional. Today, I had the best cashier/server who even brought me a sample of the gumbo before I ordered. I also met the kitchen manager, who was friendly and confident about the dish, and the general manager came out to introduce himself and was very welcoming. This place is a 10 out of 10! I will absolutely be coming back on my next visit to Jacksonville. I love this place! Kesha Bentley #MississippiGirl

Came here for the first time the other day and it was wonderful! This is one of the staples of…read moreJacksonville that I probably should have visited years ago, but hey- it's never too late! What I love about this place is the relaxed vibe. It's a no rush kinda place and honestly we need more of that in our lives. Whether you want to come by for a beer, a sandwich or just a slip of cake! This is the place! It is also dog friendly which is awesome. We brought our two labs and they had a grand old time getting all the pets. Until next time!

I've gone my entire teenaged and adult life ordering maybe 3 burgers over a couple of decades, now…read moreI wake up thinking about the texture, taste, thickness, seasoning and freshness of the beef at Pinegrove Market and Deli! My go-to is the Hoss burger, because I love the onion rings and special sauce, but their steaks (ribeye and tenderloin) are also perfectly aged and fresh off the butcher block. This is a small deli with seating tucked away on a neighborhood street where you're guaranteed to be greeted with a friendly smile by someone willing to answer any questions you may have. It's an older building but they're serving up bistro quality food. The menu is written on the wall to the right of the register, but they also have a printout. If you're prone to decision overwhelm and don't want to order 14 things, you can also look at the menu on their website! If I lived in walking distance, I'd come here twice a week. They also sell beer, wine, salads, sandwiches, and chicken tenders and fried fish! Can you tell I'm obsessed with this place?!

I've driven by it thousands of times and never knew it was there! First time last weekend and the…read moreOrtega was delicious the potato salad was the winner here. So fresh and creamy. What a perfect lunch. I'll definitely be back to try more.