A veteran- and woman-owned O'Mara Irish Pub is headed to 939 Edgewood Ave S in Murray Hill, with live music, open-mic nights and a menu that will expand into Irish classics.

Family-run 4T's Eatery, formerly Phoenix Eatery, is opening on Moncrief Road in late June with the same chicken-and-waffles menu fans loved.

Hundreds lined up as Chicken Salad Chick opened June 2 on State Road 100, bringing local jobs and a week of grand‑opening promotions. The Melvins say community giving is central to the concept.

The Tampa‑born sports‑pub chain says its site model flagged about 72 prime spots in Jacksonville and it plans a double‑digit rollout targeting grocery‑anchored centers.

Tequila’s Town closed its Atlantic Boulevard restaurant after seven years; owner Pepe Ortiz cited staffing shortages, rising food costs and Florida's wage hikes.

Bob Carter’s new San Marco restaurant pairs scratch-made pizza, $12 cocktails and live music in a nearly 4,500-square-foot dining room.

Jax Beach council narrowly approved a two-year pilot to let some bars and restaurants expand outdoor seating on Jaguars game days, with permits, security and parking rules required.

The Ruby Tuesday at 1022 Hospitality Lane in Arlington's Regency has closed after nearly 24 years; the Monument Road building is now listed for sale. Nearby locations are listed as alternatives for customers.

Chipotle will open a West Jacksonville location at 7952 Normandy Blvd. on June 2, featuring a Chipotlane drive‑thru and roughly 30 jobs for the neighborhood.

KOI Sushi & Thai will open a full-service location at Orange Park Mall this winter, the mall’s first standalone restaurant in years amid a post-sale refresh.

Cook Out is aiming for a late‑May opening at 14016 Beach Blvd in Jacksonville, bringing chargrilled burgers, tray combos and dozens of milkshake flavors.

Something Better Cafe + Kitchen opened at 236 W. Adams St., offering elevated grab‑and‑go fare and plans to expand its quick‑serve model downtown.

The Huguenot, a wine and charcuterie bar from Chad and Lauren Munsey, has a tenant build‑out permit under review for 1039 Hendricks on Jacksonville's Southbank.