List 14 Budget-Friendly Restaurants Near You in Jacksonville, Florida (Part 2)

Joshua Bowlus My wife and I went out on a date for her birthday, and had a wonderful experience at Cataluna. The ambiance is gorgeous, the service was excellent, and most importantly the food was delicious, well executed, and memorable. We love that they enforce a dress code and enjoyed getting dressed up for the occasion. The menu is modern Mediterranean. Wagyu tataki was incredibly tender, great flavor and torched at the tableside. Tuna crisp was light and well balanced. The presentation of the whole branzino was shocking in a good way, and the spice blend on the fish mixed with the olives was just perfect. The snapper was a great portion size, flaky, juicy, light crust. That potato millefuille with caviar on top was an amazing side dish. My only complaint was that it came out lukewarm but not hot. I would order it every time though, it was still that good. We tried multiple signature cocktails and they were all tasty and very pretty, and some flavors were quite unique. We were planning to order dessert but they brought a complimentary birthday dessert which was very nice - the molten dulce de leche cake. Quite good. All in all, this was a big hit and we are looking forward to coming back soon.

Renee Daniel Amazing service and delicious food at Hawkers! I had such a great experience here. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented—I ordered the shrimp summer rolls, chicken satay, and bulgogi steak, and everything was perfectly seasoned and well-balanced. But what made the visit truly special was our waitress. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic about the menu. She helped me choose great options based on what I was looking for and checked on us just the right amount—never intrusive, just thoughtful and professional. When I needed clarifications, she explained everything with such patience and detail, and her recommendations were spot on. You can tell she cares about her guests having a great experience. Her kindness and service elevated the whole meal. I’ll definitely be back—not just for the food, but because the service made it feel welcoming and memorable. Highly recommend this location and especially our wonderful waitress!

Concetta Omg!!! I ate the catfish and grits….. the fish was fried to perfection. I had a side of bacon and thank God it was not greasy and crispy!! Charles was our waiter.. he was awesome!! Very attentive, gave great recommendations, and his playlist was everything. We will be back!! My wife and cousin had the chicken and waffles and it was seasoned and fried to perfection.

Kelly Harper Awesome place! Don’t let the outside scare you away, the food is really good. I got the blackened grouper parm and it was cooked perfect and had tons of flavor. The fried shrimp was also really good and cooked perfectly. Definitely recommend

Mackenzie Dowdell I took my mom out for a nice lunch and we throughly enjoyed! Stefanos was our server. He was kind, patient, and made sure to check on us. The food was hot and delicious. We shared the crab beignets and Oysters Rockefeller. The beignets are a big hit! They are full of crab and flavor, fried to perfection. The oysters were loaded with toppings and fresh. We also enjoyed the crawfish bread, which was creamy, cheesy, and had crawfish throughout. My mom had the crawfish étouffée, which was also very yummy! Copeland’s never disappoints!

Brian Gray Fantastic food at fantastic prices. Where to start? First, the chicken tenders are so fresh and divine. They are a full meal all by themselves. Huge portions. The trio sampler was amazing. Tenders. A full 4 tenders plus queso fries with bacon. And a full sized fries serving. Add on the queso and chips. Wow. The pain killer was so yummy. And I have not mentioned the prices are so darn low and with the huge servings it makes for the best value meal of 2025.

Zara Kaur Tried Vino’s Pizza in Fruit Cove twice now, and was really impressed. I dont really write reviews much, but this cozy little restaurant is like having a piece of Italy with great food and great service. It’s a true Italian spot that feels welcoming from the moment you walk in. The Manager, I forgot his name, maybe Gee or G, was really attentive and clearly takes pride in the place-- checking in several times, and making sure everything was running smoothly. The second time we went in, he even remembered our names. Olivia was our server and did an awesome job. We didn’t wait long at all for our food, which was a big plus with a baby and a toddler. The food tasted as authentic as Italian food gets. It reminded me of my trip to Italy. Delicious food, great staff, nice little spot!

Kethnie Moreau Love their happy hour. 50% off happy hour and $6 specialty drinks. Great service from Kayt! Indoor and outdoor seating. Perfect for celebration, large groups and families. Love music on the weekends

Elise Stimpson Great food! Perfect local restaurant. I had the pull pork nachos. It was amazing.

Ryan Huser Stopped in here on a whim while using the EV charger. Blown away at how good the food was and how reasonable the prices were. Cool art on the walls and good atmosphere. Seems like they put a lot of love and care into the place. Only complaint : House margarita mix was a bit too strong and artificial tasting. Would return next time were in the area.

Kimberly Olmo Toro I’m in awe of this little gem. We went around lunchtime and were surprised to find the place entirely empty. We were the only table and it was honestly so intimate but I do want more people to try this place so come try!!! The food was AMAZING 10/10 so delicious!!!! Oh my God I was in food heaven. The risotto and braised short ribs is literally to die for. The crispy pork appetizer was perfect. Everything was so fresh, hot you can tell it was cooked at the moment. Their mule is soooo yummy!! Also 10/10 The service was so good as well. Christian was an excellent service. To conclude this review I just want to say this place deserves the recognition of what a good restaurant actually is.

Chase D This is my familys favorite burger place in this area. The burgers always look like they were staged for a photoshoot, and taste to match the looks. We always order online and have had only good experiences with accurate prepared food time and friendly service.

Paul Cave Love this place! They regularly have trigger fish and sometimes sheepshead... not just the typical mahi, flounder, catfish that you get in most seafood restaurants in Florida/Georgia. Although, they do have that too. You have to try their scallops... they are out of this world!! Plus, they have some great cocktails. When the weather is good, you can sit out by the water on the outdoor deck. Great food, beatiful views, and a couple drinks... just doesnt get any better!

Snuggs Joey (sNOwYjUgGz) This place was absolutely phenomenonal. The snow crab legs were the best Ive ever had. Thats the first time Ive gotten black mussels in a seafood boil and they were amazing. Service was great, and the atmosphere was as well. My only complaint was the crawfish. I am from Louisiana, so Im used to that Louisiana seafood boil seasoning, and it was evident they didnt use it. Still, they were good. Easy to peel, and medium to large size. This place still gets a 10/10! I will be back.