b.b.’s Best of Jax 2006 winner. Upscale bistro menu and atmosphere. Customer favorites include almond-crusted calamari, tuna tartare and wild mushroom pizza. B/W. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; brunch, D Sat. 1019 Hendricks Ave. 306-0100. $$$
BISTRO AIX (F) Best of Jax 2006 winner. Urban bistro with French and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Award-winning wine list, wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, grilled steaks, seafood. Outdoor and private dining available. F/B. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, daily. 1440 San Marco Blvd. 398-1949. $$-$$$
CAFÉ CARMON (F) Innovative American cuisine, contemporary atmosphere. Extensive wine list. Dine indoors or out. L, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; D, 5-10 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 5-11 p.m. Fri. & Sat., dessert only until midnight. 1986 San Marco Blvd. 399-4488. $$
CHAI HOUSE TEA CO. Vintage ’40s-style tea room serves teas, including boba, jet tea smoothies, chai lattes. Scones, tea sandwiches, quiches and desserts. C/M. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tue. and Thur. 1034 Hendricks Ave. 399-4848. $
THE CORNER BRASSERIE Serving American Regional cuisine created with local produce and seafood, in an elegant yet casual atmosphere. Caribbean braised snapper and Tandoori grilled salmon salad are popular dishes. B/W. L, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; D, 5-10 p.m. 1430 San Marco Blvd. 396-1414. $$-$$$
CORSICA’S European-style fine dining offers sophisticated haute cuisine in an upscale atmosphere. B/W. L, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; D, 5:30 p.m. until last reservation, Mon.-Sat. 1540 Atlantic Blvd. 346-1889. $$$$
DICK’S WINGS (F) See Lakewood. C/M. B/W. L & D daily. 3333 Beach Blvd. 858-1561. $
DOLCE VITA RISTORANTE ITALIANO (F) Dolce Vita features tried-and-true Italian dishes like chicken Teresa, salmon alla Florentina and veal Dolce Vita, in a relaxing, contemporary atmosphere. C/M, B/W. L, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; D, 5-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 4446 Hendricks Ave. 448-2424. $$-$$$
EUROPEAN STREET (F) Serving sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts. 100+ varieties of bottled beer and on tap. B/W. L & D, daily. 1704 San Marco Blvd. 398-9500. $
GINO’S PIZZERIA (F) Handmade New York-style pizzas, calzones, strombolis, salads, homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing and lasagne. Authentic New York Italian pizzeria. C/M, B/W. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 1705 Hendricks Ave., San Marco. 398-4425. $
THE GROTTO (F) Best of Jax 2006 winner. Wine by the glass and a tapas-style menu. Items include baked sweet potato chips, foie gras and select desserts. B/W. 2012 San Marco Blvd. 398-0726. $$
HAVANA JAX CAFÉ (F) Cuban cuisine specializing in roast pork, churrasco steaks, seafood enchiladas and plantains. Cuba Libre Bar happy hour noon-7 p.m. Extensive Spanish wine selection. C/M, F/B. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri./Sat. 2578 Atlantic Blvd. 399-0609. $$
LAYLA’S OF SAN MARCO Fine dining in the heart of San Marco. Layla’s offers traditional Middle Eastern cuisine, served indoors or out on the hookah and cigar patio. B/W. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 11:30 a.m.-mid. Fri. & Sat. 5-9 p.m. Sun. 2016 Hendricks Ave. 398-4610. $$
THE LOOP (F) Chicago-style pizza, burgers, sandwiches, salads. B/W. L & D, daily. 2014 San Marco Blvd. 399-5667. $
MATTHEW’S Best of Jax 2006 winner. Chef’s tasting menu or seasonal à la carte menu featuring an eclectic mix of Mediterranean ingredients. Dress is business casual, jackets optional. F/B. D, Mon.-Sat. 2107 Hendricks Ave. 396-9922. $$$$
METRO DINER (F) Best of Jax 2006 winner. This historic 1930s diner offers award-winning breakfast and lunch. Fresh seafood and Southern cooking. Bring your own wine. B & L, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. daily. 3302 Hendricks Ave. 398-3701. $$
MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL (F) See Southside. L & D. 2004 San Marco Blvd. (in the Square). 399-3502. $
MORTON’S: THE STEAKHOUSE Classic steakhouse atmosphere, offering hearty fare, including USDA prime aged beef, fresh seafood, veal and chicken entrées. F/B. D, daily, 5-11 p.m., Mon.-Sat., 5-10 p.m. Sun. 1510 Riverplace Blvd. 399-3933. $$$$
THE MUDVILLE GRILLE (F) Chargrilled burgers, steaks, chicken and fresh seafood. Family friendly. C/M, F/B. L & D, 11 a.m.-close, daily. 3105 Beach Blvd. 398-4326. $
PIZZA PALACE (F) See Mandarin. B/W. L & D, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thur.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri. & Sat.; noon-10 p.m. Sun. 1959 San Marco Blvd. 399-8815. $$
RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY (F) Dine on the banks of the St. Johns. Seafood and prime rib specialties. Microbrewery on site. F/B. L & daily. 835 Museum Circle. 398-2299. $$
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE A Best of Jax 2006 winner. Midwestern prime beef and fresh seafood. Upscale atmosphere. F/B. D, daily. 1201 Riverplace Blvd. (in Crowne Plaza) 396-6200. $$$$
SAN MARCO DELI Dishes include chicken salad, grilled Cuban sandwich, black bean and rice soup and deli sandwiches with Boar’s Head meats. B & L, daily. 1965 San Marco Blvd. 399-1306. $
SIMONS A WINE BAR (F) Serving a full menu ’til 2 a.m. in an upscale environment. B/W. Open 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Tues.-Sat. 1004 Hendricks Ave. 396-8088. $$$
STEEL CITY BAR & GRILL (F) This sports bar and restaurant offers wings, burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, nachos, quesadillas and an oyster bar. F/B, C/M. 11 a.m.-mid. Mon.-Thur., till 2 a.m. Fri. & Sat. 3333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1. 396-8557. $$
THE SOUTHERN GRILL Omelets, wraps, pancakes, sandwiches, salads, veggie platters, daily specials. B & L, 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 800 Flagler Ave. 858-9800. $-$$
STAN’S SANDWICH & GRILL (F) Breakfasts, burgers, dogs, chicken, hot and cold subs and desserts. B & L, 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. 1562 Hendricks Ave. at LaSalle St. 398-6642. $
TIDBITS (F) Fresh food, friendly atmosphere. Lunch includes chicken salad, potato salad and specialty sandwiches. Take-out. Large salad bar. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 1076 Hendricks Ave. 396-0528. $
UNCOMMON GROUNDS (F) Coffee shop with specialty coffees, bagels, desserts and pastries in a relaxing atmosphere. 6 a.m.-late daily. 2000 Hendricks Ave., Ste. 2. 398-3776. $
WINE CELLAR Old World charm and new world dishes. Dine outdoors or indoors in intimate dining rooms. Extensive wine selection. F/B. D, 4:30-10:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 1314 Prudential Drive, Southbank. 398-8989. $$
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