Jacksonville, Florida, December 31, 2025
Jacksonville, Florida, is poised to welcome numerous new dining options in Duval County, showcasing diverse culinary experiences. Notable openings include Duval Fish Company, B Mac’s Buffet, and Smalls Sliders, with developments focused on enhancing the local food landscape. Entrepreneurs are revitalizing spaces like historic service stations to provide fresh seafood and Southern comfort foods. The upcoming changes demonstrate Jacksonville’s commitment to supporting local businesses and expanding its vibrant restaurant scene that caters to both residents and visitors.
Jacksonville, Florida – New Restaurants Opening in Duval County
Jacksonville’s dining scene is set to expand with several new restaurant openings in Duval County. These additions aim to diversify the culinary landscape and offer residents and visitors a variety of dining experiences. As local entrepreneurs continue to innovate and bring new flavors to the city, these developments are a testament to the resilience and determination present in Jacksonville’s small business community.
Duval Fish Company
Duval Fish Company is slated to open later this year at 4323 Herschel St., Jacksonville, FL 32210. The restaurant plans to repurpose a historic service station that has been vacant since 1974, creating a casual, full-service dining experience with seating for 122 guests. Construction is set to begin in March, with a planned opening in the fall. Co-owner Tito Quinones, along with his brother Wyatt Griesemer and John Williams, aims to offer an accessible yet high-quality seafood option along San Juan Avenue. Quinones also operates a local food truck and catering business. For updates on their progress and opening, stay tuned as Duval Fish Company prepares to join Jacksonville’s dining scene.
B Mac’s Buffet
B Mac’s Buffet is bringing its family-style country cooking to Jacksonville with a new location at 900 Dunn Ave #10, Jacksonville, FL 32218. The restaurant is known for its buffet-style dining, offering a variety of Southern comfort foods. This expansion marks the third location for B Mac’s Buffet in the Jacksonville area, aiming to provide a homely dining experience to the community.
Smalls Sliders
Smalls Sliders, a fast-casual franchise known for its bright orange shipping-container restaurants, is entering the Jacksonville market with plans to open two locations in 2026. The first location will open at 1545 County Road 210 in St. Johns in early March, with construction slated to start in December. The second location will open at 14444 Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach in the fourth quarter of 2026. Both restaurants will be approximately 820 square feet, featuring a walk-up window, drive-thru, and outdoor seating in a covered patio area.
Oxford Place
Oxford Place is bringing polished Southern cooking to 2902 Corinthian Ave inside the Oxford & Corinthian flatiron. The Browns—Jerry and Hughes of Bold Birds—are opening a 2,900-square-foot space with about 120 seats, a full bar, and a refined-but-relaxed dining room led by Chef Thomas White. Dinner launches first, with brunch to follow; expect NOLA-style barbecue shrimp, a grit soufflé with bacon beurre blanc, and blackened redfish with Hoppin’ John. Target opening is late 2025–early 2026.
One Riverside Development
The One Riverside development is in the works for a mixed-use project with retail, office, restaurant, and apartments at the 18-acre former Florida-Times Union site. Phase 1 will include 271 multi-family units, 39,256 square feet of retail (including a Whole Foods and riverfront restaurant), and a parking garage. Phase 2 will include 115 multi-family units and 15,000 square feet of retail and a possible marina. In total, the development will have three restaurants—one overlooking the river. Expected to fully open in 2026.
Downtown Jacksonville Restaurant Scene
The dining scene in Downtown Jacksonville is poised to expand in 2025. More than a dozen restaurants and bars are in development, including Decca Live, a live music and dance space at 323 E. Bay St., scheduled to open Jan. 31. Additionally, Jersey Mike’s is under construction at 90 Riverside Ave., Unit 604, in Brooklyn Station, and Pizza Dynamo & Pour Taproom are progressing on the ground floor of the VyStar Credit Union parking garage at the southeast corner of Laura and Forsyth streets.
Outdoor Dining Expansion
Downtown Jacksonville is also set to see more outdoor dining options. The Jacksonville City Council has cleared the way for restaurants within the Downtown footprint to expand outdoor food and beverage service and seating to the sidewalk next to their establishment. This initiative aims to enhance the dining experience and attract more patrons to the area.
Jacksonville Restaurant Week
Looking ahead, Jacksonville Restaurant Week is scheduled from March 31 to April 14, 2025. The event will feature lunch and dinner menus at various price points, allowing diners to explore the diverse culinary offerings across the city. Participating restaurants will have the opportunity to promote their signature dishes and attract new patrons during the event.
Conclusion
These developments reflect Jacksonville’s growing and dynamic dining scene, offering a range of new options for residents and visitors to enjoy in the coming years. With each new restaurant opening, Jacksonville reinforces its reputation as a city that embraces culinary diversity and innovation, encouraging residents to support local businesses and enjoy everything our vibrant community has to offer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is Duval Fish Company?
Duval Fish Company is a new restaurant opening later this year at 4323 Herschel St., Jacksonville, FL 32210. The restaurant plans to repurpose a historic service station that has been vacant since 1974, creating a casual, full-service dining experience with seating for 122 guests. Construction is set to begin in March, with a planned opening in the fall. Co-owner Tito Quinones, along with his brother Wyatt Griesemer and John Williams, aims to offer an accessible yet high-quality seafood option along San Juan Avenue. Quinones also operates a local food truck and catering business. For updates on their progress and opening, stay tuned as Duval Fish Company prepares to join Jacksonville’s dining scene.
2. Where is B Mac’s Buffet opening its new location?
B Mac’s Buffet is opening a new location at 900 Dunn Ave #10, Jacksonville, FL 32218. The restaurant is known for its buffet-style dining, offering a variety of Southern comfort foods. This expansion marks the third location for B Mac’s Buffet in the Jacksonville area, aiming to provide a homely dining experience to the community.
3. When are the Smalls Sliders locations opening in Jacksonville?
Smalls Sliders is opening two locations in Jacksonville in 2026. The first location will open at 1545 County Road 210 in St. Johns in early March, with construction slated to start in December. The second location will open at 14444 Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach in the fourth quarter of 2026. Both restaurants will be approximately 820 square feet, featuring a walk-up window, drive-thru, and outdoor seating in a covered patio area.
4. What is Oxford Place?
Oxford Place is a new restaurant bringing polished Southern cooking to 2902 Corinthian Ave inside the Oxford & Corinthian flatiron. The Browns—Jerry and Hughes of Bold Birds—are opening a 2,900-square-foot space with about 120 seats, a full bar, and a refined-but-relaxed dining room led by Chef Thomas White. Dinner launches first, with brunch to follow; expect NOLA-style barbecue shrimp, a grit soufflé with bacon beurre blanc, and blackened redfish with Hoppin’ John. Target opening is late 2025–early 2026.
5. What is the One Riverside development?
The One Riverside development is a mixed-use project with retail, office, restaurant, and apartments at the 18-acre former Florida-Times Union site. Phase 1 will include 271 multi-family units, 39,256 square feet of retail (including a Whole Foods and riverfront restaurant), and a parking garage. Phase 2 will include 115 multi-family units and 15,000 square feet of retail and a possible marina. In total, the development will have three restaurants—one overlooking the river. Expected to fully open in 2026.
6. What is the Jacksonville Restaurant Week?
Jacksonville Restaurant Week is scheduled from March 31 to April 14, 2025. The event will feature lunch and dinner menus at various price points, allowing diners to explore the diverse culinary offerings across the city. Participating restaurants will have the opportunity to promote their signature dishes and attract new patrons during the event.
Key Features of New Restaurant Openings in Duval County
| Restaurant Name | Location | Opening Date | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duval Fish Company | 4323 Herschel St., Jacksonville, FL 32210 | Fall 2025 | Historic service station repurposed into a casual, full-service seafood restaurant with seating for 122 guests. Construction begins in March. |
| B Mac’s Buffet | 900 Dunn Ave #10, Jacksonville, FL 32218 | Not specified | Family-style country cooking buffet offering Southern comfort foods. Third location in Jacksonville area. |
| Smalls Sliders | 1545 County Road 210, St. Johns & 14444 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach | 2026 | Fast-casual franchise with walk-up window, drive-thru, and outdoor seating. Two locations planned. |
| Oxford Place | 2902 Corinthian Ave, Jacksonville, FL | Late 2025–early 2026 | Polished Southern cooking with a full bar and refined dining room. Dinner first, brunch to follow. |
| One Riverside | Former Florida-Times Union site | 2026 | Mixed-use development with retail, offices, apartments, and riverfront dining. |
| Decca Live | 323 E. Bay St., Jacksonville, FL | January 31, 2025 | Live music and dance space in a historic building. |
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