Jacksonville, FL

Jenkins Bar-B-Que
DESCRIPTION: sit-down restaurant founded in 1957 by Melton Jenkins, Jr. and his wife Willie Mae; this local favorite scores good marks for its cleanliness and pit barbeque; other locations at 830 Pearl Street, 2025 Emerson Street and 5945 New Kings Road

CUISINE: Barbeque slow-cooked on an oakwood-fired pit; specializes in rib sandwiches and double orders of ribs; well known in these parts for its sauce and sides

PRICING: $10-$20
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-3a, Fri-Sat 10a-2a

ADDRESS: 1791 Kings Road  MAP

PARKING: on premises

PHONE: 904-358-9915

WEBSITE: http://www.jenkinsqualitybarbecue.com

Arielle’s Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: Though the former Red Lobster exterior looks ordinary, the interior of this fine dining and upscale entertainment venue reminds you of the clubs you see in Atlanta; a must visit for the 30+ crowd; features top name R&B acts on its intimate dinner theatre room; seats 99; shows are typically Fri-Sat 7:30p & 10p; decorated with original art for purchase from local artisans

CUISINE: Creole-Seafood; features crab cakes, oyster casino, bisques, bayou shrimp scampi and a variety of green salads

PRICING: $under $0 entrees
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 5p-12a, Sun Noon-12a

ADDRESS: 7707 Arlington Expressway  MAP

PARKING: on premises

PHONE: 904-721-4271

WEBSITE: http://www.ariellesjax.com

Benays Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: sit-down restaurant

CUISINE: Soul Food

PRICING: under $15 entrees

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS:

ADDRESS: 1440 Dunn Ave  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 904-714-0276

WEBSITE:

Jim's Place
DESCRIPTION: Nightclub; attracts a mature professional crowd in an upscale setting that makes for a great nightlife with friends or as a single visitor; DJ plays a mix of R&B and Hip-Hop; open-mic poetry and Jazz featured on other nights; only major complaint is the small dance floor

CUISINE: Light fare Soul Food

PRICING: under $10 for appetizers

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes for special events

DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sun 6p-3a

ADDRESS: 7900 Arlington Expressway  MAP

PARKING: on premises

PHONE: 904-725-0327

WEBSITE:

Jazzco The Club

DESCRIPTION: Nightclub

CUISINE: Light fare

PRICING: under $10 for appetizers

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes

DAYS & HOURS:
ADDRESS: 8550 Arlington Expressway  MAP

PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 904-724-2492

WEBSITE:

Conduces
DESCRIPTION: Nightclub

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 2709 Pearl Street at 18th, near 20th Expressway or 4810 Soutel Avenue

Mojo Bar-B-Que

DESCRIPTION: in many restaurant respects, this restaurant would like to be the House of Blues when it grows up

CUISINE: Barbeque; specializes in rib sandwiches, Southern Platters, soups & salads, appetizers and desserts

PRICING: plate size ranges from $11-16
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Thu 11a-9p, Fri-Sat11-10

ADDRESS: 1607 University Blvd, West  MAP
PHONE: 904-732-7200

WEBSITE: http://mojobbq.com

Beignet’s Caribbean Cafe
DESCRIPTION: Cafe that seats 20

CUISINE: Caribbean

PRICING: under $15
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 9a-9p, Sun 9a-8p

ADDRESS: 4770 Barnes Road  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 904-737-6789

WEBSITE:

Be The Lite Christian Bookstore
DESCRIPTION: Bookstore; asmall excellentcollection of Christian books; the store is located on Bethel Baptist Church property and can be very business after church service

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 10a-6p, Sun 8a-2p

ADDRESS: 215 Bethel Baptist Street  MAP

PARKING: on premises and street

PHONE: 904-354-1464

WEBSITE: church http://www.bethelight.org