Food & drink

discover new flavors!

With entrepreneurs opening their own restaurants to established restaurants branching out with multiple locations and families sharing their heritage and culture through food – Clay County is home to a variety of unique dining spots.

While in Clay County, discover new flavors from Caribbean delicacies, Puerto Rican recipes handed down through generations of families, a modern spin on pizza toppings like pickles and let the soul come through with local barbecue favorites. 

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PJ’s Coffee

A warm cup of PJ’s Coffee is more than just a brew – it’s an experience! Whether you are looking for a caffeine fix, breakfast sandwich, or freshly baked pastry, PJ’s Coffee in Middleburg is

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Variety of drinks like teas, shakes, and health snacks

Middleburg Nutrition

Established in 2023, Middleburg Nutrition is the place to go for all your healthy tea and shake needs. Too good to only get one! Follow Us on Facebook for hours and daily drink specials!  

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Sushi Platter at Akaya

Akaya Grill & Sushi Restaurant

We are a Japanese Sushi and Hibachi restaurant located in Oakleaf and Orange Park, Florida.  When you open our door and step inside, the first thing you will notice is our modern art decor.  Your

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Large Chicken Platter with Mac n Cheese and Collard Greens

Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q Middleburg

The secret to Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q continued success? Tradition and time. Bono’s slow smokes its BBQ for 12 to 15 hours over wood burning Pits designed to bring out a perfect smokey flavor in every

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Vito’s Pizzeria

Voted “Best Pizza in Jacksonville” by the Florida Times Union! New York style pizza cooked on our authentic brick ovens – cooked to perfection every time. Our dough is hand-made, fresh every day – just

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Donuts at Farmhouse Chicken & Donuts - Middleburg

Parlor Doughnuts

We are a craft doughnut and coffee shop offering an array of unique bakery items, including our original layered doughnuts; vegan, gluten-friendly, and keto-friendly products; artisanal breakfast; and specialty coffee. Our goal is to efficiently

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OP Fish House & Oyster Bar

Orange Park Fish House features a host of fresh, local and seasonal seafood options along with an extensive bar with all your favorite top shelf favorite bourbon, tequila, and rums for awesome menu-inspired craft cocktails.

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Kiss of Fire Roll at Pan Asian Cuisine - Green Cove Springs FL

Pan Asian Cuisine Sushi Bar & Grill

For us, family is everything. Pan Asian Cuisine is a small family owned dine-in restaurant that serves the Green Cove Springs community. Since we’ve opened over a decade ago, we’ve made it our mission to

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Nicole’s On The River

Craving comforting Southern flavors? Nicole’s On The River is your go-to for a delightful breakfast or lunch experience! Indulge in Southern favorites like fluffy biscuits and gravy, savory grits, crispy bacon, and eggs cooked just

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Crab Legs at Corky Bell's Fleming Island, FL

Corky Bells Seafood & Steaks

Charles “Corky” Bell has been serving generations of hungry North Floridians perfectly delectable crispy fried, broiled, blackened, or grilled fish and shellfish since 1979. Since opening Corky Bell’s in Palatka with his wife Betty, he

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Onyx Grille and Lounge

Onyx Grille and Lounge is a restaurant and bar located in the Holiday Inn & Suites Orange Park – Wells Rd., open each evening from 5 pm – 9 pm to the public and hotel

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philly cheese steak sandwich

Roger That Wings & Things

Looking for a reliable spot for lunch, dinner, drinks, or gatherings in Green Cove Springs? Roger That! offers delicious food and great service in a clean, comfortable, and lively environment. We’re dedicated to providing an

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Image of an ice cream sundae with whipped cream and cherry on top

Pangborn Ice Cream

Pangborn Ice Cream serves award-winning parlor style ice cream produced right here in Florida, as close as you can get to “homemade”; while focusing on helping others in our Keystone Heights community. For each scoop

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S'mores Waffle at Grumpy's - Orange Park FL

Grumpy’s Restaurant Middleburg

Grumpy’s Restaurant was born out of passion and love for bringing family and friends together over great diner food. Our commitment and mission are to deliver the highest quality dining experience at an affordable price

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macaroons in a glass case

The Pink Peony

Looking for the best coffee in Green Cove Springs? Discover a one-of-a-kind experience at our local café on Walnut Street! We specialize in unique beverages, from authentic boba and specialty teas to our signature iced

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Selection of brunch dishes including french toast and a cheeseburger

The Toasted Yolk Cafe

The Toasted Yolk Cafe in Fleming Island serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and drinks daily. It’s never too early to get toasted! There’s no sweeter place to serve up French toast and mimosas than at The

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Waffle Bowl at Maggie D's Ice Cream

Maggie D’s Ice Cream

Yep! It’s true. We love ice cream, almost as much as our customers! So, to get your fix for the best ice cream you can find anywhere. Come on over to our place at the

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Dunya Fresh Halal Food

DUNYA’s doors are open to the community to experience and enjoy fresh, healthy, and delicious middle eastern food. This family-owned business also offers catering services for your next event.

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Plate of BBQ with 3 bottles of sauce.

4 Trees Smokehouse Barbeque

Family owned and operated BBQ shop since 2014. We serve the best BBQ in the south. If you haven’t tried our stumps. You are missing out! Customers also love our smoked chicken, pulled pork, and

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chicken and waffles dish

Metro Diner

Whether you’re an Orange Park neighbor or just visiting the “Bold City” of Jacksonville, Florida, be sure and drop by Kingsley Avenue for a big helping of Metro Diner’s award-winning comfort food! Signature dishes like

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4 Pelican's Snow Cones

Pelican’s SnoBalls

Born from a New Orleans tradition of combing smooth fluffy snow with bold flavor, Pelican’s SnoBalls has been serving over 100 fantastic flavors to it’s customers for over 20 years! Pelican’s SnoBalls Green Cove Springs

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Steak sandwich with melted sharp white cheddar, watercress, caramelized onions, and a horseradish crème fraiche sauce on ciabatta bread

Stone’s Irish Pub

We’re Stone’s Irish Pub, a premier bar and grill that offers a unique Irish flair to Keystone Heights, FL, and the surrounding communities. Our menu features a variety of traditional Irish dishes and bar favorites,

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Woody’s Bar-B-Q

Perfection takes time. The secret… patience. At Woody’s Bar-B-Q, we take the art of BBQ quite seriously. That’s why every day for nearly four decades, we’ve been slow-cooking our BBQ for hours on end to

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