Yes, this is Southern Charm: the place that looks like an automotive garage on a torn-up stretch of sidewalk. The restaurant, run by beloved Jacksonville chef and all-round character Art Jennette, serves enormous, cardiac-straining portions of Southern and soul food: pork chops, fried fish, collard greens and fried green tomatoes. Atmosphere of the moon, but food of the gods, people.
Note that hours may be dependent on how busy the place is – and when food runs out, it's out.
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
2.72 MILES
This handsome museum, Jacksonville's premier cultural space, has an excellent collection of American and European paintings, Asian decorative art and…
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
2.98 MILES
The focus of this ultramodern space extends beyond painting: get lost among contemporary sculpture, prints, photography and film.
2.35 MILES
Traveling with kids? This awesomely named museum (MOSH) offers dinosaurs, all things science and exhibits on Jacksonville's cultural and natural history…
17.8 MILES
Deposit your fee in the blue envelope and pull into the lone parking lot at this stark but lovely park. Take your camera on the short trail to Boneyard…
Little Talbot Island State Park
17.95 MILES
This pristine island (which despite the name is almost the same size as Big Talbot Island) has 5 miles of unspoiled beaches, river otters, marsh rabbits,…
Jacksonville Zoological Gardens
7.73 MILES
Northeast Florida's only major zoo opened in 1914 with one deer; today it's home to over 1800 exotic animals and hectares of beautiful gardens. Favored…
2.16 MILES
At first glance, it looks like a small forest is growing in the middle of the concrete on Jacksonville's south side. But upon closer inspection you'll see…
2.39 MILES
This 1.2-mile boardwalk, on the south side of the St Johns River, opposite downtown and Jacksonville Landing, has excellent views of the city's expansive…
2.16 MILES
At first glance, it looks like a small forest is growing in the middle of the concrete on Jacksonville's south side. But upon closer inspection you'll see…
2. Museum of Science & History
2.35 MILES
Traveling with kids? This awesomely named museum (MOSH) offers dinosaurs, all things science and exhibits on Jacksonville's cultural and natural history…
2.39 MILES
This 1.2-mile boardwalk, on the south side of the St Johns River, opposite downtown and Jacksonville Landing, has excellent views of the city's expansive…
4. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
2.72 MILES
This handsome museum, Jacksonville's premier cultural space, has an excellent collection of American and European paintings, Asian decorative art and…
5. Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
2.98 MILES
The focus of this ultramodern space extends beyond painting: get lost among contemporary sculpture, prints, photography and film.
6. Jacksonville Zoological Gardens
7.73 MILES
Northeast Florida's only major zoo opened in 1914 with one deer; today it's home to over 1800 exotic animals and hectares of beautiful gardens. Favored…
15.28 MILES
Constructed from removable planks, allowing it to be dismantled in the event of a hurricane, the 1300ft pier (when operating) has a bait shop, concessions…
15.44 MILES
If you want a beach that's away from any crowds – and a slice of Atlantic coast natural beauty – come to this 450-acre park, which boasts 2.5 miles of…