Travel Reference
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Beach Road Chicken Dinners
SOUTHERN
( 904-398-7980;
www.beachroadchickendinners.com
;
4132 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville; items $4-12;
11am-8:30pm Tue-Sat, to 6pm Sun)
This deliciously retro joint has been frying chicken since 1939. Tear off a chunk of tender
thigh meat and wrap it up in a fluffy biscuit, and you'll understand why people line up
every day at this much-loved shack.
Beach Hut Café
SOUTHERN
( 904-249-3516; 1281 3rd St S, Jacksonsville Beach; items $4-10; 6am-2:30pm)
Don't let the strip-mall location deceive you: the food here is finger-lickin' good. Famous
for its big, all-day Southern breakfasts, it draws
huge
lines - especially on weekends.
European Street
CAFE
( 904-249-3001;
www.europeanstreet.com
;
992 Beach Blvd, Jacksonsville; items $6-12;
10am-10pm)
Sneak away from the beaches at this combination chocolatier, deli, bar (boasting 150 im-
ported beers) and gourmet market, with a huge menu of salads, sandwiches and German
fare.
Metro Diner
DINER
( 904-853-6817;
www.metrodiner.com
; 1534 N 3rd St, Jacksonville Beach; mains $9-16;
7am-2:30pm)
Best for brunch in Jacksonville Beach, this tried-and-true diner has been in business since
1938. These days it's usually packed, especially on weekends. Benedicts for brunch,
meatloaf, big fish sandwiches and chicken pot pie all feature.
Penthouse Lounge
BAR
(
904-270-0025;
www.casamarinahotel.com
;
691 N 1st St, Jacksonville Beach;
11am-late Tue-Fri,
from 1pm Sat & Sun, from 4pm Mon; )
Atop the restored 1925 Casa Marina hotel you'll find this compact yet happening beach-
front bar with killer views and ambient tunes from its ample rooftop deck. There's a live
DJ Thursday to Saturday nights.
