Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Culhane's Irish Pub & Restaurant, Maple street Biscuit company and Banh Mi n Pho Express, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best soul food restaurants in Jacksonville. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated soul food dining.
Jacksonville's Premier Soul Food Destinations
Jacksonville’s culinary scene offers a rich tapestry of comforting flavors that define the city’s soulful heart. From traditional Southern barbecue and flaky biscuits to fresh coastal seafood and vibrant international dishes like Vietnamese pho and Italian wood-fired pizzas, this collection showcases the diverse range of experiences available across the River City. Whether you are looking for a casual neighborhood hangout or a refined waterfront meal, these local favorites provide the perfect taste of North Florida’s unique hospitality.
30 restaurants in Best Soul Food Restaurants in Jacksonville | Top Rated Soul Food Food
- Culhane's Irish Pub & Restaurant · rated 5/5: American.
- Maple street Biscuit company · rated 5/5: American.
- Banh Mi n Pho Express · rated 4/5: Vietnamese.
- Julington Creek Fish Camp · rated 4/5: Seafood.
- Southern Grounds · rated 3/5: American.
- Hawkers Asian Street Fare: Asian.
- The Bearded Pig: American.
- Jenkin's Quality Barbecue: American.
- Another Broken Egg Cafe: American.
- Hamburger Mary's: American.
- V Pizza: Italian.
- PDQ: American.
- 4 Rivers Smokehouse: American.
- CAPTAIN D'S: Seafood.
- BONO'S PIT BAR B Q: Restaurant.
- CAPTAIN D'S #3371: Seafood.
- CAPTAIN D'S #3378: Seafood.
- BONO'S: Restaurant.
- JL TRENTS SEAFOOD & GRILL: Restaurant.
- MOJO BAR B QUE: American.
- POTTER'S HOUSE SOUL FOOD BISTRO: American.
- MOJO BBQ: American.
- 4RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE: Restaurant.
- ST. MARYS SEAFOOD & MORE: Seafood.
- METRO DINER: American.
- BONO'S: Restaurant.
- NEWK'S EATERY: Restaurant.
- TOSSGREEN: Restaurant.
- TAZIKI'S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE: Restaurant.
- LITTLE CHINA: Chinese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
