Kirby Jackson Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Just now, Boyst62 said: lost my **** at noine. I knew you would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxPatriot Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Greetings, Non Trolling Jags season ticket holder (by way of Boston)chiming in. For those staying close to the stadium, Downtown Jax is pretty weak but the Urban neighborhoods around downtown are pretty cool for breweries,Bars and restaurants. Riverside (just west of DT) more for bars/casual dining and a younger crowd, and San Marco just south of DT(across the river) has a very nice small town center and is more upscale dining / cocktail bars but does have a cool brewery in AArdwolf. There is not much near the stadium but Intuition Ale Works is an excellent brewery and has good food as well. Note, An upscale steakhouse just opened up DT after a massive renovation of an old bank--Cowford Chophouse and also has a great roof top bar with nice views .It is across from the Hyatt which is the large hotel relatively close to the stadium.Mortons is in the Hyatt but if going expensive, I recommend Cowford. If you prefer to stay near the beach, there is a nice town center that is split between Atlantic Beach/Neptune Beach that has a decent amount of Bars( including the referenced Pete's) and restaurants. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CviewBills Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Well, you can go to the Metro Diner or Clark's Fish Camp to eat. I really advise you to go grab a bite to eat at Clark's. Budwieser has a plant there and they give tours. Oh and the Gentleman's club is across the street from the Bud plant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 4 hours ago, Augie said: Beware, yes it’s Florida but highs in the 40’s on Saturday and a bit warmer Sunday. My son spent a couple years at UNF. There are some very nice parts of Jacksonville......and then there are the other parts. Like most places I guess, but I occasionally wandered into places I wished I hadn’t before I knew what had happened. Agree- most cities have good and bad. I think thats why it is a smart move as a tourist to stick to an area like the Landing etc... thats friendly and a good experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) Red Pinto Tailgate (@PintoTailgate) 1/1/18, 8:02 PM JACKSONVILLE INVASION: Jacksonville Invasion Saturday Night Party (7pm - close) Wing It 11018 Old St Augustine Rd Jacksonville, FL **Same game day menu and beer specials*** Sunday Tailgate (9am) LOT X (Cash/Parking Pass Lot) Bring your own food and drink of choice. pic.twitter.com/kpk8ywIqjY Also Wing it allows pre order of wings to be licked up as early as 730am Sunday if you need tailgate food Edited January 3, 2018 by MAJBobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 10 hours ago, Mrbojanglezs said: If I were you I would just go golfing but not sure if you golf. I don't golf and I go all the time. 2 hours ago, Boyst62 said: lost my **** at noine. NOINENOINENOINENOINENOINE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 11 hours ago, Carey Bender said: Headed to Jacksonville for the game, does anyone have any experience with Bars, Restaurants or any other fun things to do in the city? J'ville isn't Florida..you don't get a tropical feel there.The food is terrible,good luck trying to find good Italian or polish food.Lots of Marines visit to raise some hell..it's a easy travel. St. Augustine is unique..cool architecture from the Spanish..no beach..no solid pizza/wing joints worth a mention...it ain't Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 12 minutes ago, inaugural balls said: I don't golf and I go all the time. NOINENOINENOINENOINENOINE Sour? Sour? I want you to go to jail for this! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 1 minute ago, Boyst62 said: Sour? Sour? I want you to go to jail for this! If the Shoes fit..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 2 hours ago, joesixpack said: Lol cold wave Feels like I’m nola this morning was 10. i know that’s not crazy but it’s chilly even by ny standards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 2 hours ago, JaxPatriot said: Greetings, Non Trolling Jags season ticket holder (by way of Boston)chiming in. For those staying close to the stadium, Downtown Jax is pretty weak but the Urban neighborhoods around downtown are pretty cool for breweries,Bars and restaurants. Riverside (just west of DT) more for bars/casual dining and a younger crowd, and San Marco just south of DT(across the river) has a very nice small town center and is more upscale dining / cocktail bars but does have a cool brewery in AArdwolf. There is not much near the stadium but Intuition Ale Works is an excellent brewery and has good food as well. Note, An upscale steakhouse just opened up DT after a massive renovation of an old bank--Cowford Chophouse and also has a great roof top bar with nice views .It is across from the Hyatt which is the large hotel relatively close to the stadium.Mortons is in the Hyatt but if going expensive, I recommend Cowford. If you prefer to stay near the beach, there is a nice town center that is split between Atlantic Beach/Neptune Beach that has a decent amount of Bars( including the referenced Pete's) and restaurants. yeah, yeah.......that's fine. Marcell. Hate him yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Jax Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 10 minutes ago, Misterbluesky said: J'ville isn't Florida..you don't get a tropical feel there.The food is terrible,good luck trying to find good Italian or polish food.Lots of Marines visit to raise some hell..it's a easy travel. St. Augustine is unique..cool architecture from the Spanish..no beach..no solid pizza/wing joints worth a mention...it ain't Miami. LOL.....WUT!? Been here 22 years now. Basically everything you wrote is a crock of cow dung. Love the "no beach" claim. I'm literally LMAO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domdab99 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I used to live in Jacksonville. Great beach life, golf, and bars. There's also a killer crack den on Martin Luther King and Main. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 11 minutes ago, John in Jax said: LOL.....WUT!? Been here 22 years now. Basically everything you wrote is a crock of cow dung. Love the "no beach" claim. I'm literally LMAO. Nah..it is what is.Did you go to the beach today? Sure..there is a beach but after mid October ,roll up the carpet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBD Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) 13 hours ago, JaxPatriot said: Greetings, Non Trolling Jags season ticket holder (by way of Boston)chiming in. For those staying close to the stadium, Downtown Jax is pretty weak but the Urban neighborhoods around downtown are pretty cool for breweries,Bars and restaurants. Riverside (just west of DT) more for bars/casual dining and a younger crowd, and San Marco just south of DT(across the river) has a very nice small town center and is more upscale dining / cocktail bars but does have a cool brewery in AArdwolf. There is not much near the stadium but Intuition Ale Works is an excellent brewery and has good food as well. Note, An upscale steakhouse just opened up DT after a massive renovation of an old bank--Cowford Chophouse and also has a great roof top bar with nice views .It is across from the Hyatt which is the large hotel relatively close to the stadium.Mortons is in the Hyatt but if going expensive, I recommend Cowford. If you prefer to stay near the beach, there is a nice town center that is split between Atlantic Beach/Neptune Beach that has a decent amount of Bars( including the referenced Pete's) and restaurants. Thank you very much for this response. If there's anything else worth checking out please let us know. Any good spots for breakfast? I'm considering bringing subs or some sort of takeout for the tailgate, any good places or ideas for that? Edited January 3, 2018 by Carey Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 11 hours ago, John in Jax said: LOL.....WUT!? Been here 22 years now. Basically everything you wrote is a crock of cow dung. Love the "no beach" claim. I'm literally LMAO. But you cant get good Polish!!!! Cracks me up when Buffalonians travel and they want to find a good wing place..WTF, thats why you are traveling, try something new and try something that that locale is great d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 20 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: But you cant get good Polish!!!! Cracks me up when Buffalonians travel and they want to find a good wing place..WTF, thats why you are traveling, try something new and try something that that locale is great d Yea, like 'Gator bites' for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweats Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I was in Jacksonville years ago and i'll tell ya that if you wander off the beaten path, there are some pretty scary areas around town. Stick to the main streets and you'll be fine..........unless you're looking for crack, looking to become someones temporary "date", suicidal, etc, then by all means, wander the glorious filth that Jacksonville has to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 This restaurant got really great reviews there. Very authentic local Jax cooking: www.applebees.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxPatriot Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I have been asked to provide some more details so here it goes. Keep in mind, Jax is huge so I will be keeping it close to the DT area. Breakfast: DT is empty on the weekend so will need to venture a little outside of hotel offerings. For a variey of good/ closest/easiest option, I would recommend go south over the river (Main St bridge) and follow 13(becomes Hendricks ave) and within about two miles you will get: BB's (higher end brunch Sat only, obscene desserts) Panera (for people who like chains) Good Dough ( crazy good homemade doughnuts, local coffee) Bold Bean (local coffee/pastries) and in the San Marco Town Center: Beach Diner ( classic breakfast) Taverna ( higher end brunch) Rue St Marc ( higher end brunch, Sat only) Maple Street Biscuit Company ( Sat only but if you like biscuits,a must) Metro Diner is about a mile further and is a famous JAX offering but recently sold out and went corporate but still good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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