JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Fat Tuesday is bringing more than its signature frozen alcoholic daiquiris to Jacksonville’s Riverside when it lands.
The New Orleans-born brand is taking over two adjacent spaces on Park Street, bringing frozen drinks, a full kitchen and a late-night social lounge to the city’s Five Points neighborhood.
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Two spaces, one experience
Fat Tuesday Kitchen & Bar, a 2,300-square-foot venue at 1043 Park St., will operate seven days a week with a full bar, kitchen menu and the brand’s signature frozen cocktails.
Next door, Fat Tuesday Social Lounge, a 2,700-square-foot space at 1045 Park St., will be open Thursday through Sunday with a curated cocktail menu, limited-time frozen flavors and small-bite options tailored for a late-night crowd.
The lounge shifts into a nightlife destination after dark, with DJs, live music and themed event nights rounding out the experience.
What’s on the menu
Guests can expect Fat Tuesday’s frozen daiquiris, including options from the 190 Octane line such as the Original and Blue Razz, along with other favorites like the Cat 5 Hurricane, Piña Colada, Mango and Strawberry. All served in a variety of sizes, including the souvenir Yard Dog.
The cocktail menu also features a variety of daiquiri-based drinks on the rocks as well as frozen combos.
A full bar will stock tequila, vodka, rum, whiskey, gin and cognac from top-shelf brands, with beer, seltzers, hard iced tea and specialty shots rounding out the offerings.
The kitchen menu includes crispy wings, loaded nachos, smash burgers, seafood baskets and tacos, with combo deals available for guests.
A new model for the brand
The Jacksonville opening marks the eleventh location in Fat Tuesday’s “new wave of experience-led, full-service flagships, part of a broader national expansion” the company says is generating buzz and social media traction.
“Downtown Jacksonville has exactly the kind of energy we build Fat Tuesday around — watch parties, live music, and people out looking for a good time,” said Alex Monahan, CEO of Fat Tuesday. “This is a city that knows how to have fun, and we’re excited to be part of it.”
Five Points was selected for its walkable layout and active entertainment scene. The dual-concept format represents a shift away from the brand’s traditional grab-and-go daiquiri window model seen on boardwalks and tourist strips.
No official opening date has been announced.