Authentic Italian fare with a home-cooked flavor is what you get at Enza's Italian Restaurant. Located at the Mandarin Landing Shopping Center, this restaurant serves you some delightful dishes in large portions. Cold appetizers like beef carpaccio and hot ones like calamari fritti set the tone perfectly, and the dishes that follow are just as satisfying. The baked dinners like the ziti, lasagna and cannelloni are delicious, as are the varieties of pasta. Happy Hour is between 4p and 7p, Tuesday through Friday. The banquet room can be hired for private events.

Passport Restaurant is a venture of The Art Institute of Jacksonville. Students at the International Culinary School located at the institute gain exposure to the culinary world, while patrons are treated to some delicious food. You can begin your meal with small plates like forest mushroom soup, smoked duck and potato poppers and pan seared sea scallops. The large plates, priced at USD7, comprise buttermilk fried chicken sliders, roasted lamb salad and hot pastrami on rye. Apple and cranberry cobbler and molten chocolate cake complete the affordable meal. Timings may vary according to semester, so do check the website before planning a visit.

Located at the St. Johns Town Center, Maggiano's Little Italy is a great place to head to for a meal with the family. Authentic Italian fare and excellent service are the hallmarks of this restaurant. You can choose to dine in or take your food to go; alternatively, you could have your meal delivered straight to your home. Your Italian meal begins with appetizers like mozzarella marinara, calamari fritte and margherita flatbread; after gorging on these mouthwatering starters you can move on to pastas and chicken, seafood, veal and beef entrées. Parties of four and above can opt for the family style meals which are charged per person.

Located at Tapestry Park, III Forks is a restaurant you can rely on not only for great steaks, but also some delicious seafood. The menu is segregated into Beef Market and Fish Market, both featuring some truly fantastic creations. Beef lovers looking for a juicy steak are sure to be satisfied by the filet mignon, prime NY strip pepper and tenderloin tips, which will be cooked as per your directions. The Fish Market offers you Atlantic salmon, cold water rock lobster tail and Chilean seabass, among other dishes. The French dip sandwich and vegetable ravioli are local favorites. From the wine cellar, you can pick some of the finest wines from the world over. The many dining rooms at the restaurant are perfect for private events.

Situated at the Markets at Town Center, BlackFinn American Grille is the place to head to for some delicious American fare, be it burgers, steaks or seafood. Starters like Finn fries, garlic shrimp and Southern nachos are perfect company for the drinks available at the Saloon. Lime seared salmon, Hong Kong style Chilean sea bass and fish tacos are some of the seafood items you can enjoy. The Italian Job and Bourbon Street are ideal for those craving a delicious burger. The kids have their own little menu of treats like chicken fingers and peanut butter and jelly. Game days bring with them a special menu of fan favorites. Sunday brunch is served between 11a and 4p.

To feel the essence of India without moving out of Jacksonville, drop in to Flavors Indian Restaurant. Be it traditional North Indian fare, udupi dishes or popular Indian desserts, its all on offer at Flavors. Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will enjoy their experience here. Round off your meal with kheer or hot gulab jamoons and wash it all down with your choice of red or white wine. If you are a teetotaler, take your pick from chai or mango lassi. Although traditional, the dishes are innovative and provide for a sophisticated dining experience.

The Capital Grille restaurant located in the St. Johns Town Center, is a perfect setting for an elegant casual lunch or dinner. The freshest of meat and fish go into the finest of meals that this place dishes out. Do not miss out on the Porcini rubbed Delmonico prepared by the executive chef James O'Donnell. The private dining room can accommodate up to 30 guests. Please call for reservations.

The Tera Nova Lounge is the ultimate in lounge comfort, plush and exquisitely designed. One place where relaxation meets sophistication with modern red and black leather couches throughout the general area. Sip on your drink or try one of their unique cocktails and feel at home on the couches or get on the dance floor while the DJ's spin their stuff. Don't miss this lounge; a great way to spend the weekend.

Buca di Beppo gets to the heart of fresh Italian cooking with recipes like Chicken Carbonara using imported Italian spaghetti and their sinful Tiramisu with homemade ladyfingers. At Buca, they serve family-style food in two portion sizes. Buca Small feeds two to three and Buca Large feeds an average-size country, well, actually it feeds four to six. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, planning a business dinner or grabbing Buca To Go, Buca di Beppo is the perfect place for great Italian food and fun!

If you have a hankering for seafood this is the place to go. Red Lobster has a wide variety of good eats for the whole family. Various appetizers, special entrees, drinks and desserts ensure a menu with something for just about anybody. Lunch and dinner menus include shrimp, soups and salads, seafood platters, chicken, steak, and pasta. For calorie-counters, choose from the LightHouse Menu, which highlights dishes that won't cause you to tip the scales. A Kid's Menu is available with fine fare for the little ones like chicken fingers and mac & cheese. Be sure to save room for a scrumptious dessert. Gift Cards are available as a great gift for the seafood lover.