A little taste of the Big Easy-is what you'll find at this microbrewery pub called Ragtime Tavern, Seafood and Grill. Live music provides jazzy entertainment on weekends, and the fiery Cajun cuisine is a favorite with Jacksonville locals. Multi-leveled dining areas and dark woods provide an intimate feel. Unusual appetizers include tender artichoke hearts with horseradish dip, and the menu continues with New Orleans favorites from Po-Boy sandwiches to grilled seafood, chowder, and red beans and rice.

Tucked away at the corner of Baymeadows and San Jose Boulevard, this authentic Greek and Italian restaurant called Mediterrania Restaurant, offers guests a chance to really test their appetites. Portions are hefty and the courses seem to keep coming from the kitchen. Stuffed grape leaves, mussels, calamari, New Zealand lamb and Angus certified tenderloin are featured, along plenty of intriguing seafood entrees. Plus, you will find numerous Italian staples like lasagna and Chicken Picatta.

Presenting a mixture of Korean and Japanese cuisine, this intriguing restaurant called Sam Won Garden, also offers a large selection of fresh sushi. Silk lotus flowers and intricate wood paneling evoke images of exotic locales. Unusual appetizers include squid noodles and Korean pancake with seafood, while entrees include grilled beef, pork, fish and chicken, as well as spicy crab casserole. A few Chinese-style entrees round out the menu. Lunch specials are served daily and an assortment of hot and cold beverages is available.

Cruiser's Grill is where the locals go to fill up with scrumptious hamburgers and thick milkshakes. Servers pass out Tootise Roll lollipops to everyone at the table. It makes for a tasty and fun finish! This casual beach restaurant has both outdoor and indoor seating, so you can enjoy your beer or sangria inside or out. Chocolate or vanilla milkshakes are made to order-with Haagen Daz ice cream, but make sure to save room for the rest of the meal. But for those diners watching their waistbands, you can order a Big Salad filled with chunky, fresh vegetables.

This charming brick pub and restaurant is conveniently located just off A1A, north of Jacksonville in historic downtown Fernandina Beach. A family-owned and operated spot, O'Kane's boasts traditional Irish food and music. A bright, cheerful dining area features hanging plants and large windows trimmed with lace curtains. Corned beef and cabbage is offered on Sundays. Other favorites include steak and Guinness, chicken stew and shepherd's pie along with seafood, steaks and chicken, all prepared American-style.

The Hilltop Club restaurant is a fine example of a classic Victorian mansion. Tucked away in the trees, it looks like a plush bed-and-breakfast. It has been lauded as one of the most romantic restaurants in the area. Tantalizing appetizers include she-crab soup, escargot with garlic and mushrooms and Chesapeake crab cakes. Plenty of unusual salads and light fare are also available, including Key West Chicken Salad. Entrees range from fillet mignon to lamb chops, chicken Mondavi to the chef's pasta of the day.

Step inside the Thai Room and you are whisked away to the exotic Orient. Fresh meats and seafood are prepared as spicy as you choose and served alongside crispy noodles or steamed rice. The exotic fragrances will make your mouth water as you wait. Fans of Thai cuisine have come to expect a little fire with their food and the Thai Room delivers, if you like. Try the Crab Rangoon or Pad Thai stir fry. Other traditional Thai dishes are served with your choice of beef, chicken, pork, shrimp or tofu. Open Monday to Friday from 11a-2p, and from 5p onwards from Monday to Saturday.

Housed in the Highlands Center strip mall on the north side of Jacksonville, just a short distance from I-95, this restaurant offers patrons a pleasant and tasty dining experience. Comfortable booths and a friendly staff enhance a menu that includes such options as honey chicken, General Chow chicken, Mandarin beef and a host of combination plates.

Consistently voted Best Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville, this brick and stucco exterior restaurant features home-style Mexican cuisine made from fresh ingredients, including chilies shipped from New Mexico and straight-off-the-docks local seafood. A heaping bowl of complimentary chips and salsa starts things off right. Choose from tantalizing fajitas, burritos, tamales and enchiladas, accompanied by sides of rice and beans. Or select mouthwatering steaks or seafood, including the catch of the day. A covered outdoor patio allows guests to enjoy cool evenings.

Located at the foot of Center Street at the Fernandina Harbor Marina, elegant Brett's Waterway Cafe is a local favorite, being the only restaurant with a view of the Intra coastal Waterway. Daily lunch and dinner specials are offered and the menu features a wide variety of chicken, beef and a selection of Florida fresh seafood. Thursday through Saturday, a pianist entertains and the restaurant has a full bar offering beer, wine and cocktails. Casual resort wear is the preferred dress code.