BEETOVEN'S BAGEL BISTRO (F)

All-day breakfast menu includes French toast and bagels. Lunch offers deli fare, wraps, Reubens and paninis and dinner features paella, scampi, chicken and dumplings. C/M BYOB. B, L &D, Wed.-Sat.; B & L , Sun. & Sat. 5917 Roosevelt Blvd. 771-6606. $$

BISCOTTIS (F)

Best of Jax 2009 winner. Mozzarella bruschetta, Avondale pizza, sandwiches, espresso and cappuccino. An expanded menu and revolving daily specials. B Tue.-Sun., L & D, daily. 3556 St. Johns Ave. 387-2060. $$$

THE BLUE FISH & OYSTER BAR (F)

The freshest seafood and steaks, as well as an extensive menu, are served in a casual atmosphere. Half-portions are available. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 3551 St. Johns Ave., Shoppes of Avondale. 387-0700. $$$

BRICK RESTAURANT (F)

Serving creative all-American fare like tuna tartare, seaweed salad and the Kobe burger. Neighborhood environment, outside dining. F/B. L & D, daily. 3585 St. Johns Ave. 387-0606. $$$

THE CASBAH (F)

Middle Eastern cuisine in Shoppes of Avondale. Belly-dancing Tue., Thu. & Sat., with hookah pipes. B/W. L & D, daily. 3628 St. Johns Ave. 981-9966. $$

ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE

The steak house features gauchos who carve the meat onto your place from serving tables. F/B. D Tue..-Sun., closed Mon. 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40. 388-4884. $$$

THE FOX RESTAURANT (F)

Best of Jax 2007 winner. A Jacksonville landmark for 50 years. Ian and Mary Chase serve classic diner-style fare, featuring homemade desserts. B & L daily. 3580 St. Johns Ave. 387-2669. $

LILLIAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL (F)

Family sports bar, game room. Wings, burgers, meatloaf, steaks and seafood. C/M, F/B. L & D, daily. 5393 Roosevelt Blvd. 388-4220. $$

ORSAY

Craftsmanship, heritage and thoughtful service are the cornerstones of this new French/American bistro. F/B. D, Tues.-Sat. 3630 Park St. 381-0909. $$$
 

TOM & BETTY’S RESTAURANT (F)

A Jacksonville tradition for more than 30 years, serving hefty sandwiches with classic car themes. C/M, F/B. L & D Mon.-Sat. 4409 Roosevelt Blvd. 387-3311. $$

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