Ryan's Guidebook
Food Scene
You must see the decor here. Biggest food menu in town. Ask for a tour of the amazing basement!
83 locals recommend
Kickbacks Gastropub
910 King StYou must see the decor here. Biggest food menu in town. Ask for a tour of the amazing basement!
The Alibi
1176 Edgewood Ave SServing coffee, treats,, and alcoholic beverages.
Great breakfast or brunch. Sit inside or out. Ask about the special muffin.
54 locals recommend
Cool Moose Cafe
2708 Park StGreat breakfast or brunch. Sit inside or out. Ask about the special muffin.
Southern Roots Filling Station
1275 King StVegan creations, coffee, treats.
This is a bit of a drive but if you are looking for a good steakhouse you can't go wrong here. The tomahawk ribeye is calling you.
8 locals recommend
III Forks
9822 Tapestry Park CircleThis is a bit of a drive but if you are looking for a good steakhouse you can't go wrong here. The tomahawk ribeye is calling you.
Restaurant Orsay
3630 Park StA nice place for a romantic dinner close to home.
Great selection of wine in the store you can enjoy with your meal. Great place. Check if they are doing the usual free wine sampling Saturday evenings.
22 locals recommend
Riverside Liquors & The Restaurant in Riverside
1251 King StGreat selection of wine in the store you can enjoy with your meal. Great place. Check if they are doing the usual free wine sampling Saturday evenings.
Biscottis
3556 St Johns AveDelicious food and better dessert!
Maple Street Biscuit Company- San Marco
2004 San Marco BlvdQuick and delicious breakfasts.
Right around the corner. Support our local Murray Hill coffee shop!
25 locals recommend
Vagabond Coffee
934 Edgewood Ave SRight around the corner. Support our local Murray Hill coffee shop!
Buchner's Bierhalle
1188 Edgewood Ave SGerman cuisine and charcuteries.
Moon River Pizza
1176 Edgewood Ave SCommunity Loaves
1116 Edgewood Ave SFresh baked breads and tasty food. One of our local gems.
Carmines Pie House
2677 Forbes StGood pizza in riverside.
Carmines Pie House
2677 Forbes StRiverside's favorite pizza shop.
Cowford Chophouse
101 E Bay StAmazzzzing food. $$$$$
Sweets
Another local gem that all ice cream lovers can appreciate. Very popular. Cash only.
27 locals recommend
Dreamette
3646 Post StAnother local gem that all ice cream lovers can appreciate. Very popular. Cash only.
Sweet Theory Baking Co.
1243 King StAmazinnng.
Frozen custard..single servings or take home a pint for the freezer.
13 locals recommend
Whit's Frozen Custard of Avondale
3545 St Johns AveFrozen custard..single servings or take home a pint for the freezer.
Le Macaron French Pastries Avondale
3540 St Johns AveBeer Lover?
There are a handful of local breweries and taprooms around town. Go tour the facilities and enjoy!
If you enjoy trying new beers this place is for you! They offer free samples and will also fill a growler for you to take home for later.
Brewz 3
2695 Post StIf you enjoy trying new beers this place is for you! They offer free samples and will also fill a growler for you to take home for later.
Fishweir Brewing Company
1183 Edgewood Ave SHyperion Brewing Company
1744 N Main StSupport our local breweries!
Engine 15 Brewing Co.
1500 Beach BlvdSupport our local breweries!
Bold City Brewery
2670 Rosselle StSupport our local breweries!
Sightseeing
Four Corners Park
4602 Lawnview StTake a stroll through our lovely park! Its right next door!
Riverside Park
753 Park StGreat place for a walk and dinner in 5 points.
Boone Park
3700 Park StNice park close to great dining in Avondale.
Memorial Park
1620 Riverside AveEnjoy a walk with river views then head to 5 points for dinner!
Neighborhoods
Five Points is a hip residential neighborhood known for its bohemian cluster of vintage shops and eclectic eateries. There's an art-house movie theater on Park Street, By the river, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens displays international artwork spanning millennia, and features a series of formal gardens including the azalea-filled Italian Garden.
138 locals recommend
Five Points
1053 Park StFive Points is a hip residential neighborhood known for its bohemian cluster of vintage shops and eclectic eateries. There's an art-house movie theater on Park Street, By the river, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens displays international artwork spanning millennia, and features a series of formal gardens including the azalea-filled Italian Garden.
Listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, Riverside is one of Jacksonville's oldest and coolest neighborhoods. Voted as one of the country's top 10 great neighborhoods.Stroll through the charming tree-lined streets of historic Riverside & Avondale for fabulous dining, antique shopping, fun bars and trendy boutiques.Riverside & Avondale have a unique mix of history, culture, charm, and modern design--find out more information through Riverside Avondale Preservation. This is a hip part of town with a young population. Million dollar waterfront homes and upscale apartment buildings are the norm, but there is nothing pretentious about the area, instead the vibe here is that of community, urban living, and keeping it local.
99 locals recommend
Riverside
Listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, Riverside is one of Jacksonville's oldest and coolest neighborhoods. Voted as one of the country's top 10 great neighborhoods.Stroll through the charming tree-lined streets of historic Riverside & Avondale for fabulous dining, antique shopping, fun bars and trendy boutiques.Riverside & Avondale have a unique mix of history, culture, charm, and modern design--find out more information through Riverside Avondale Preservation. This is a hip part of town with a young population. Million dollar waterfront homes and upscale apartment buildings are the norm, but there is nothing pretentious about the area, instead the vibe here is that of community, urban living, and keeping it local.
Local art, delicious food, craft beer, local entrepreneurs have transformed Murray Hill into one of the coolest neighborhoods in Jacksonville. Located between hip Riverside and historic Avondale, this old yet new again hood has become the spot for young entrepreneurs to open innovative restaurants, boutiques, bottle shops and businesses.
When visiting, check out its parks like Four Corners and Murray Hill Park and stroll along Edgewood Avenue and its dozens of local stores. Snap a pic of the neighborhood's many murals and catch a show at the historic Murray Hill Theatre.
21 locals recommend
Murray Hill
Local art, delicious food, craft beer, local entrepreneurs have transformed Murray Hill into one of the coolest neighborhoods in Jacksonville. Located between hip Riverside and historic Avondale, this old yet new again hood has become the spot for young entrepreneurs to open innovative restaurants, boutiques, bottle shops and businesses.
When visiting, check out its parks like Four Corners and Murray Hill Park and stroll along Edgewood Avenue and its dozens of local stores. Snap a pic of the neighborhood's many murals and catch a show at the historic Murray Hill Theatre.
Avondale
Entertainment
Small local theater right down the road. Check out what is going on and see if it interests you!
Murray Hill Theatre
932 Edgewood Ave SSmall local theater right down the road. Check out what is going on and see if it interests you!
You never know what throwback movies will be playing here. Visit their website for more info.
101 locals recommend
Sun-Ray Cinema
1028 Park StYou never know what throwback movies will be playing here. Visit their website for more info.
Strings Sports Brewery
1850 N Main StReally cool arcade next to Riverside Liquors on King St. Usually a younger crowd. Enjoy a drink and some games!
19 locals recommend
Keg and Coin
1271 King StReally cool arcade next to Riverside Liquors on King St. Usually a younger crowd. Enjoy a drink and some games!
13 Gypsies
887 Stockton StGood food. Check out their menu!
exercise
Boone Park Tennis Complex
3730 Park StClay and hard courts. Small fee to gain entry.
Winston Family YMCA
221 Riverside AveBeautiful facility right on the river.