Restaurant openings: 20 new, more planned at Jacksonville's Beaches

ABBQ Meat & Drink, 461 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, opened in July to solid reviews. They serve Texas-style barbecue just blocks from the Beaches Town Center. [Florida Times-Union] Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Website: https://abbqmeatdrink.com/

ABBQ Meat & Drink offers brisket, pork, chicken, ribs, turkey and home-made sausage with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. [Photo provided by ABBQ]

Que Pasa Mexican Kitchen & Tequila, 1704 N. Third St., Jacksonville Beach, is in the Holiday Plaza shopping center in what had most recently been the Spicy Juicy Crawfish. [Florida Times-Union] Hours: 10 a.m. to midnight daily. Website: http://quepasamexjax.com/

RP’s Fine Food & Drink, 1183 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, in the tiny building where TacoLu got its start. [Florida Times-Union] Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday. Closed Monday. Brunch is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Website: https://www.rpsjaxbeach.com/

Jumpin' Jax House of Food offers pizzas, salads, wraps, burgers, chicken sandwiches and desserts. Pictured here is the Duval Burger. [Photo by John B./Yelp]

Jumpin' Jax House of Food, 1021 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, opened in 2018 in the old Cantina Maya Sports Bar & Grille in a shopping center with LA Fitness. [Florida Times-Union] Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Website: https://www.jumpinjaxhof.com/

Coop 303’s menu has a wide variety of dishes, including fried chicken (and chicken and waffles), shrimp and grits, salads, sandwiches, a burger, seafood dishes and steak. In this photo is the four-piece Fried Chicken Basket ($15) and two sides. Included with this basket were collard greens and black-eyed peas (each $4 a la carte). [Photo by Jay Magee/for the Times-Union]

Que Pasa Mexican Kitchen & Tequila offers a variety of Mexican dishes, from fajitas and burritos to tacos and enchiladas with sauces made from scratch. Pictured here is the Burrito Del Mar with rice and guacamole salad for $12.50. [Jay Magee/for the Times-Union]

Coop 303, 303 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, is in the former Al’s Pizza location. And it’s just steps from many other Beaches Town Center restaurants. [Florida Times-Union] Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Brunch hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Website: https://coop303.com/

Penman Diner offers a large menu of breakfast favorites, burgers, hot and cold sandwiches and baskets. [Photo by Oktay K./Yelp]

COMING: LandShark Bar & Grill, 1715 1st St. N., Jacksonville Beach, will be a part of the new Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Hotel when it opens in 2021. Construction is underway for the Jacksonville Beach location. [Renderings released by Margaritaville]

Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill, 2309 Beach Blvd., in Jacksonville Beach, opened in June at the old Big Dawgs’ Pierside Tiki Bar & Grill. Other restaurants previously housed in the building include Nippers and Blue Typhoon. [Florida Times-Union] Hours: 11 a.m. daily. No closing time is provided, but they do serve dinner. Website: https://mavijax.com

Penman Diner, 1289 Penman Road, Jacksonville Beach, is a new breakfast and lunch restaurant. [Florida Times-Union] Hours: Monday through Sunday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Website: http://penmandiner.com/

Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill offers a variety of seafood, including mussels and octopus. They also serve salads, burgers, pasta, steak, lamb chops, a beer-battered pretzel and more. It’s hard to beat the views, especially when they also often offer live entertainment. [Photo by Stacy L./Yelp]

Cousins Main Lobster was so popular when it opened that it ran out of lobster because of a huge customer turnout. No worries since. There’s been plenty of lobster, which is offered in rolls, tacos, sandwiches, quesadillas, with tater tots, in salads and soup. Also offered are such items as fish and chips, fish tacos, fried clams, clam chowder and a hot dog. Pictured here is the Connecticut lobster roll. [Photo by Christina K./Yelp]

Catullo’s Italian, 1650-2 San Pablo Road S., Jacksonville, isn’t technically at the beach. It’s just over the ditch in the shopping center with a Walmart Neighborhood Market. But this tiny Italian restaurant that had started out as a food truck now has a wait before it opens, and that wait rarely lightens much throughout the evening. [Florida Times-Union] Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/catullositalian/

Cousins Main Lobster, 630 Atlantic Blvd. Suite 14, Neptune Beach, opened in the summer of 2018 in the Publix shopping center. [Florida Times-Union] Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily Website: https://www.cousinsmainelobster.com/restaurant/neptune-beach-fl/

The Pear Fiocchi ($18.90) blends egg pasta sheets stuffed with pear and three Italian cheeses in a caramelized pear, Gorgonzola and goat cheese cream sauce with crispy fried Prosciutto di Carpegna. Also offered are Italian favorites such as lasagna and meatballs. [Photo by Jay Magee/for the Times-Union]

I Noodle Ramen & Dumplings, 880 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach opened in May. [Photo by William M./Yelp] Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. seven days a week, except til 10 p.m. on Fridays.

I Noodle Ramen & Dumplings offers dumplings, poke bowls and ramen. Check out their Facebook page to see a video of them making the noodles. [Photo by Maisha R./Yelp]

Tequila’s Town’s Savannah location is routinely awarded for its Tex-Mex food, including its nachos, burritos, bowls and street-style tacos. It’s also known for its house-branded tequila, which it uses in its premium margaritas. Pictured here is Sopes with carnitas (pork) at Tequila's Town in Savannah. [Photo by Lindsay S./Yelp]

Tequila’s Town, 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, opened Aug. 1 just over the ditch, but close enough to the beach it seemed smart to mention it. The restaurant is in Harbor Village shopping center in what once housed Pepper’s Mexican Grill & Cantina. Also in that center is Stein Mart and Fresh Market. [Florida Times-Union] Website: http://www.tequilastown.com

Skratch Kitchen Mimosa Bar, 528 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, opened in August in the building that used to house Jimmy Hula's. In addition to mimosas, offerings include fried steak and meatloaf during dinner, as well as a variety of egg benedicts, salads and more during brunch. [Florida Times-Union] Hours: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday, Brunch 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday to Sunday.

Kaiba Japanese Steak House offers an extensive sushi menu as well as appetizers, Asian Fusion meals, noodle dishes, Katsu and Hibachi dinners. [Photo by Jason C./Yelp]

The Local, 301 Atlantic Blvd. in Neptune Beach, isn't new to Jacksonville. But it did recently open in the heart of the Beaches Town Center, right around many other restaurants, shops and hotels. [The Local via Yelp] Hours: 11 a.m. to close Monday through Friday. 8 a.m. to close Saturday and Sunday. Website: https://thelocaljax.com

Kaiba Japanese Steak House, 1227 3rd St. S., Jacksonville Beach, is located in the old Chizu Japanese Steak & Seafood House, which was a Beaches favorite. [Florida Times-Union] Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Open 4:30 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 4:30 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Website: https://kaibasushigrill.com/

Sago Coffee, 318 7th Ave. N. Jacksonville Beach, opened in September. They're all about the coffee, though they offer some food items, too. [Lea P. via Yelp] Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Website: https://www.sagocoffeejax.com/

The Local offers Korean Short Rib Fries (photo included), conch fritters and Oysters New Orleans for starters. The menu includes various kinds of eggs benedict, waffles, sandwiches, burgers and salads. [Photo by Julian V. on Yelp]

Espresso, macchiato, latte, cortado, cold brew, hot chocolate, chai latte. Most any kind of coffee you're looking for, they seem to have. And they have teas and various food items, including an avocado baco bagel and chicken salad sandwich. [Photo by Jimmy P. via Yelp]

Panera Bread offers sandwiches, salads, soups, baked goods, breakfast items, specialty coffees and more. Pictured here are cheese and cherry-cheese pastries. [Photo by Mari J./Yelp]

V Pizza Palm Valley, 154 Canal Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, is the specialty pizza place's latest location and its second at the beach. And just like its others, they offer pizza, wings, calzones and more. [Photo by Chris O./Yelp] Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday to Saturday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. 10 a.m. to 2 p.. Sunday brunch. Website: https://www.vpizza.com/

V Pizza offers plenty of other options, but it's their pizza that most people crave. This one has buffalo mozzarella, chicken, broccolini, red peppers, spinach and garlic. [Photo by Elizabeth M./Yelp]

Cookies and Creme Jax Beach, 241 13th Ave. N, Jacksonville Beach, is the latest specialty dessert shop in Jacksonville. And they're open late for anyone needing a snack after a night out. [Florida Times-Union] Hours: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 4 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Website: https://cookiesandcremejaxbeach.com/

Panera Bread, 876 A1A NorthPonte Vedra, just got a lot closer for people looking for a fresh bagel in the morning or a bowl of soup later in the day. They offer delivery and have a drive-in at this location. [Photo by Mari J/Yelp] Hours: 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., seven days a week Website: https://www.panerabread.com/

Cookies and Creme Jax Beach offers homemade cookies, which they then make into unique cookie ice cream sandwiches. Several ice cream flavors are also made in-house by the owners. Pictured is a chocolate chip cookie with vanilla fudge swirl ice cream and chocolate chip topping. [Florida Times-Union]

Kotobuki Asian Cuisine offers bento lunches, hibachi meals, tempura, Chinese dishes and a large variety of sushi. [Photo by Monica S./Yelp]

Kotobuki Asian Cuisine, 145 Hilden Rd Suite 106, Ponte Vedra Beach, is the latest offering of Chinese and Japanese foods - including fresh-made sushi - for the area. This one is in the Shoppes of St. Johns Oaks. [Photo by Tim S./Yelp] Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday. Website: https://www.kotobukiasiancuisine.com/

Southern Roots Filling Station, 32 Seminole Road in Atlantic Beach, opened Oct. 8. The cafe serves vegan and vegetarian entrees as well as baked goods and freshly roasted coffee. [Matt Soergel/Florida Times-Union] Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Website: https://www.southernrootsjax.com/