Teresa Stepzinski

Sweetgreen, known for its fresh farm-to-table fare, is opening its first Jacksonville location at St. Johns Town Center. Here's a first look.

After 46 years, the Original Woody's Bar-B-Que at 1638 University Blvd. S. plans to close Sept. 30. Its owner, though, is planning to reopen the restaurant at a new location in Jacksonville.

Dalmoros Fresh Italian is set to open in Jacksonville's historic Five Points this fall, bringing fresh-made pasta and homemade sauces to 1018 Park St.

Here's a look at the notable restaurants that opened or closed in Jacksonville in August 2026.

A landmark Jacksonville Beach seafood restaurant plans to close "indefinitely" after 37 years. But its iconic market will stay open and might expand.

After 37 years, Beachside Seafood Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach plans to close its restaurant operations “indefinitely.” The market, though, will remain open.

Michelin-recognized Asado Life has opened a 140-seat riverfront spot in Jacksonville, serving Argentinian live-fire dishes.

Less than a week after Michelin-recommended Asado Life opened on Jacksonville's riverfront downtown, plans are ongoing for a Nocatee restaurant.

Recently named to the Michelin Guide, a new restaurant showcasing Argentinian live-fire cuisine debuts downtown at the Jacksonville Shipyards.

CAVA has opened its fifth Jacksonville location in Baymeadows Park, offering Mediterranean bowls, pitas and dips.