Highest-rated restaurants in Jacksonville, North Carolina by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations鈥�67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots鈥攂oth new and long-standing鈥攖o try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Jacksonville, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Abruzzo's Pizza at Carolina Forest

- Rating: 4.3/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4200 Western Blvd. Ste 140 Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
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#29. Tomodachi Japanese Market

- Rating: 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 202 Brynn Marr Road Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese
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#28. Plaza del Mariachi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (257 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 Parkwood Drive Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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#27. Paris Banh Mi Cafe Bakery - Jacksonville

- Rating: 4.4/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 103 Western Blvd. Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#26. Bpw's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4075 10 Gum Branch Road Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Chicken Wings
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#25. Ocean Bay Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 521 Yopp Road Ste 100 Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Desserts
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#24. Mandarin Asian Bistro

- Rating: 4.4/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4200 Western Blvd. Ste 120 Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Ramen, Chinese, Sushi Bars
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#23. Steves's subs and salads

- Rating: 4.4/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 248 Brynn Marr Road Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches
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#22. Dairi O

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 100 Parkwood Drive Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Fast food, Desserts
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#21. Turo Turo Filipino Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 331 Western Blvd. Ste C Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Filipino, Vietnamese, Seafood
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#20. The Grazing Tray

- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 1105 Gum Branch Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Cafes, Venues & Event Spaces, Caterers
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#19. Wasabi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (428 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 472-A Western Blvd. Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Salad
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#18. Marrakesh

- Rating: 4.5/5 (634 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 409 Western Blvd. Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Turkish, Mediterranean
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#17. Sub-Sational Deli & Sub Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1104 Henderson Drive Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad
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#16. Mission BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (468 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1638 Western Blvd. Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#15. The Hummus Republic

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 3040 Western Blvd. Unit 200 Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Wraps, fast food
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#14. Abruzzo's Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 75-2 Balsam Road Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
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#13. Liliana's Colombian Restaurant & Bakery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4075 Gum Branch Road Ste 5 Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Colombian, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Casa Mia Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2200 Gum Branch Road Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Pasta Shops
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#11. Jeff's Burgers Dogs & Shakes

- Rating: 4.6/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2550 Onslow Drive Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, American, Sandwiches
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#10. Pollos Tete

- Rating: 4.6/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 222 Brynn Marr Road Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Peruvian
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#9. Chicken Salad Chick

- Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1006 Hampton Inn Way Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Southern, Chicken Shop
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#8. Elsa's Place

- Rating: 4.6/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 610 Court St. Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Caribbean, Soul Food, Chicken Wings
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#7. Southern Harvest Soul Food

- Rating: 4.6/5 (95 reviews)
- Address: 2355 Western Blvd. Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Soul Food
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#6. Lil Bean Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1000 New Bridge St. Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#5. Muddy's

- Rating: 4.6/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2040 Wilmington Hwy Ste 2 Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
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#4. Booby's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 1002A Henderson Drive Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Soul Food, Caribbean
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#3. Hakata Downtown

- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 622 Court St. Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Ramen, Bubble Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#2. Fresh Blends

- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1335 H Western Blvd. Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Salad, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch
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#1. Lime & Lemon Fusion Grill & Bar - Jacksonville

- Rating: 4.8/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 1016 Jacksonville Pkwy Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Asian Fusion, Seafood
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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