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.

A new San Marco cafe emphasizes rare single‑origin beans, creative syrups and neighborhood‑focused service.

After nearly a year offline, The Floridian will reopen in early June on Anastasia Island in a custom-built, 120-seat beachside restaurant. Owners Jeff and Chef Genie McNally say the new space solves downtown constraints.

The Downtown Investment Authority approved a $200,000 incentive for Hi Fi Lounge, a vinyl‑focused listening room and late‑night restaurant planned for 315 E. Bay St.

Oxford Place will open May 28 in Ortega's restored Village Store, bringing Southern plates, craft cocktails and a neighborhood bar from the family behind Bold Birds.

A new analysis finds a Memorial Day cookout for eight costs about $81.92 in Jacksonville, ranking the metro among the nation’s priciest because beef and beer costs are high.