Quick! Vote in the next round of JaxBestJaxBest is a voter-centric guide to all that’s great in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas, and it’s powered by your vote!
Jacksonville’s best flea market: Pecan Park Flea & Farmers’ MarketReturning as your choice for Jacksonville’s best flea market is Pecan Park Flea & Farmers’ Market, which is proud to say it’s the largest in the city.
Jacksonville’s best doughnut: The Donut ShoppeIt’s been open since 1962, and ever since JaxBest has been a thing, you’ve picked The Donut Shoppe as your favorite spot in Jacksonville for a doughnut.
Jacksonville’s best Irish pub: Culhane’sAffectionately referring to itself as “your home away from home,” Culhane’s Irish Pub and Restaurant is your choice for Jacksonville’s best Irish pub.
Jacksonville’s best kid-friendly restaurant: Shut Em Down Authentic Southern“Once you taste, you’ll know,” says Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant, your choice for Jacksonville’s best kid-friendly restaurant.
Jacksonville’s best flea market: Pecan Park Flea & Farmers’ MarketReturning as your choice for Jacksonville’s best flea market is Pecan Park Flea & Farmers’ Market, which is proud to say it’s the largest in the city.
Jacksonville’s best doughnut: The Donut ShoppeIt’s been open since 1962, and ever since JaxBest has been a thing, you’ve picked The Donut Shoppe as your favorite spot in Jacksonville for a doughnut.
Jacksonville’s best Irish pub: Culhane’sAffectionately referring to itself as “your home away from home,” Culhane’s Irish Pub and Restaurant is your choice for Jacksonville’s best Irish pub.
Jacksonville’s best kid-friendly restaurant: Shut Em Down Authentic Southern“Once you taste, you’ll know,” says Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant, your choice for Jacksonville’s best kid-friendly restaurant.
Jacksonville’s best road race (running): Emerald Trail 5K & 10KThe annual Emerald Trail 5K and 10K, sponsored by VyStar Credit Union and presented by JTC Running and 1st Place Sports, is your pick for Jacksonville’s best road race.
Jacksonville’s best juice bar: Roots & Fruits JuiceryRoots and Fruits Juicery — your choice for Jacksonville’s best juice bar — set out with the mission of taking the guess work out of being healthy, and staying that way.
Best group outing: St. Augustine Wild ReserveOur voters really like the St. Augustine Wild Reserve! It’s a repeat winner in the category of best group outing, and they’ve also made the list for best animal encounter and best kids attraction.
Jacksonville’s best doughnut: The Donut ShoppeIt’s been open since 1962, and ever since JaxBest has been a thing, you’ve picked The Donut Shoppe as your favorite spot in Jacksonville for a doughnut.
Jacksonville’s best Irish pub: Culhane’sAffectionately referring to itself as “your home away from home,” Culhane’s Irish Pub and Restaurant is your choice for Jacksonville’s best Irish pub.
Jacksonville’s best kid-friendly restaurant: Shut Em Down Authentic Southern“Once you taste, you’ll know,” says Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant, your choice for Jacksonville’s best kid-friendly restaurant.
Jacksonville’s best juice bar: Roots & Fruits JuiceryRoots and Fruits Juicery — your choice for Jacksonville’s best juice bar — set out with the mission of taking the guess work out of being healthy, and staying that way.
Jacksonville’s best chocolate shop: Toffee by RethreadedThis year, your choice for Jacksonville’s best chocolate shop takes JaxBest to the Springfield neighborhood, where you’ll find Toffee by Rethreaded.
Jacksonville’s best romantic dinner: Cowford ChophouseSteak, seafood — and rooftop views! Cowford Chophouse in downtown is this year’s pick for Jacksonville’s best romantic dinner.
Jacksonville’s best burger: Carolina JaxThis year’s pick for Jacksonville’s best burger takes us to the Riverside neighborhood — where you’ll find Carolina Jax, known for using only Certified Angus Beef.
Jacksonville’s best flea market: Pecan Park Flea & Farmers’ MarketReturning as your choice for Jacksonville’s best flea market is Pecan Park Flea & Farmers’ Market, which is proud to say it’s the largest in the city.
Best group outing: St. Augustine Wild ReserveOur voters really like the St. Augustine Wild Reserve! It’s a repeat winner in the category of best group outing, and they’ve also made the list for best animal encounter and best kids attraction.
Jacksonville’s best road race (running): Emerald Trail 5K & 10KThe annual Emerald Trail 5K and 10K, sponsored by VyStar Credit Union and presented by JTC Running and 1st Place Sports, is your pick for Jacksonville’s best road race.
Best bed & breakfast: Carriage Way InnNot surprisingly, this year’s choice for the best bed and breakfast takes JaxBest back to the nation’s oldest city, where you’ll find Carriage Way Inn — a repeat winner.
Jacksonville’s best gym or place for CrossFit: Brandon FitnessThis fitness club isn’t going anywhere!
Best holiday light display: St. Augustine Nights of LightsJaxBest applies to the Jacksonville area, and it comes as little surprise that your choice for the best light display is St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights event, which attracts people from all over.
Jacksonville’s best flower shop: Seawalk Custom FloralsFlowers for all of life’s occasions — Seawalk Custom Florals is, once again, your choice this year for Jacksonville’s best flower shop.
Jacksonville’s best surf shop: Sunrise Surf ShopReady to hit the beach but forgot your gear? Don’t worry, Jacksonville’s best surf shop is here to save the day!
Jacksonville’s best bike shop: Bicycles Etc. If you have wanted to purchase a new bike -- here’s your sign to do so at Bicycle Etc.
Best flower shop: Living Beauty FloralsLiving Beauty Floral, your choice for Jacksonville’s best flower shop, knows the meaning of value and fresh blooms.
Best jewelry store: Kingsley JewelryReturning again as your top pick for the Jacksonville area’s best jewelry is Kingsley Jewelry in Orange Park.
Jacksonville’s best bait shop: B&M Bait & TackleA tackle shop that takes pride in caring for the needs of passionate fishers -- B&M Bait and Tackle on A1A is your choice for Jacksonville’s best bait and tackle shop.
Jacksonville’s best boutique: Lilly Grace FashionAre you someone who shops local? Lilly Grace Fashion in San Marco is your choice for Jacksonville’s best boutique.
Jacksonville’s best historic neighborhood: SpringfieldIt probably comes as little surprise to many that the 2019 JaxBest choice for best local historic neighborhood is Springfield.
Jacksonville’s best public art: Florida Shore Birds by M.J. HinsonIt took Hinson three weeks and 135 cans of paint, according to the Ponte Vedra Recorder.
Jacksonville’s best museum: Mandarin Museum & Historical SocietyIt should come as no surprise -- the Mandarin Museum and Historical Society is, for a fourth year, your choice for Jacksonville’s best history museum.
Jacksonville’s best gallery: Studio Zsa Zsa LapreeYour choice for this year’s best gallery is Studio Zsa Zsa Lapree in Downtown Jacksonville.
Best bed & breakfast: The Riverdale InnLocated in the heart of Jacksonville’s Riverside neighborhood, the family-owned and operated Riverdale Inn is your pick for best bed and breakfast.
Jacksonville’s best historic neighborhood: MandarinTaking recognition as your choice for Jacksonville’s best historic neighborhood in 2021 is Mandarin, where the residential areas are full of history. You’ll also find some of the best river views in the city.
Jacksonville’s best sunset view: Castillo de San Marcos National MonumentYour choice for the Jacksonville area’s best sunset view also comes with a picturesque landscape of the nation’s oldest city.
