Asado Life Jax Sports District
Argentinian-inspired restaurant focusing on communal fire-grilling with $1.1M build-out costs, 90 interior seats and 50 covered patio seats. Second location for restaurant that started in St. Augustine. DIA considering $403,590 grant incentive.
Peach Valley Cafe
Central Florida breakfast, brunch, and lunch chain will occupy the recently closed Bob Evans location. Property purchased by Holm Real Estate LLC for $2.9 million.
Camp Margaritaville Resort Orange Lake
RV and cabin camping resort with 430 RV sites and 60 cottages, featuring bars, live entertainment, Barkaritaville Dog Park, and water park with planned four-slide tower
Asli Cafe & Restaurant
New Ethiopian restaurant featuring traditional stewed lentils, beans, vegetables, meats, and injera bread, plus coffee and tea. Owner emphasizes showcasing Ethiopian culture.
Hard Pressed Burgers
Hard Pressed Burgers, voted Best Food Truck 2024, is opening their first brick-and-mortar location in San Marco next to Boudreau Wine & Company. The restaurant serves smashed burgers including the Hardpressed, Bacon Jalapeno, and The Cheeseburger varieties.
Desi Chowrastha
Fast-casual Indian street food restaurant expanding to Florida for the first time. Features live kitchens, about 350 menu items including Dum Biryani and Irani Chai, with seating for 80 guests plus outdoor patio. Part of a chain with 20 locations across multiple states.
Main Street Food Park & Mini Golf Adventures
Relocated and reimagined version of Main Street Food Park featuring mini golf, 11,000-square-foot interior with full bar upstairs, coffee/dessert bar and stage with children’s indoor recreation area downstairs
Parker’s Kitchen
Parker’s Kitchen, a Savannah-based service station/restaurant combo, is expanding to Jacksonville area with 4 locations planned. Serves Southern-inspired food made from scratch daily including fried chicken tenders and breakfast bar.
Ben & Jerry’s
New locally-owned Ben & Jerry’s scoop shop opening in Jacksonville’s Five Points neighborhood. Will feature walk-up counter, seating, and community focus. Owned by Justin Renaldo and wife Daiana in partnership with Orlando and Tanya Garcia.
The Huguenot
Restaurant/Food Service project with plan review paperwork submitted by Salavino, LLC. Details are scarce but announcement expected in coming weeks with more information about food and beverage program.