13 restaurants with a waterfront view at Jacksonville's Beaches (2025)

Lemon Bar Address: 2 Lemon St. Neptune Beach Located in the courtyard area of the Seahorse Oceanfront Inn in Neptune Beach, Lemon Bar has a large outdoor seating area on the Atlantic Ocean. While it’s known for its happy hour, it also serves sandwiches, salads and seafood.

Lemon Bar Address: 2 Lemon St. Neptune Beach Hours: 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday, 11:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday Website: http://www.lemonbarjax.com/

Singleton’s Seafood Shack Address: 4728 Ocean St. Mayport Singleton’s has been around for more than seven decades. Generations of locals have eaten shrimp and hushpuppies in the shack along the St. Johns River. While there’s plenty of indoor dining, there’s also a deck on the back that provides dining with a view.

Azurea in One Ocean Resort Address: 1 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach Hours: 3 p.m. – midnight, Monday-Thursday, noon to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to midnight Sunday Website: https://www.oneoceanresort.com/savor.htm

Southern Kitchen and Bar Address: 831 1st St. Jacksonville Beach Hours: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday Website: https://www.southernkitchenjax.com

Singleton’s Seafood Shack Address: 4728 Ocean St. Mayport Hours: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Website: N/A

Safe Harbor Seafood Market and Restaurant in Mayport Address: 4378 Ocean Street #3, Mayport Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday Website: http://www.safeharborseafoodmayport.com/

Azurea in One Ocean Resort Address: 1 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach Located inside the old Sea Turtle Inn, Azurea offers a beach-front view for guests of the resort or the restaurant. With tables and comfy couches, guests can have fresh seafood, a steak or a drink in an area by the resort pool.

Southern Kitchen and Bar Address: 831 1st St. Jacksonville Beach The restaurant is no longer associated with Chef Kenny Gilbert. Instead, Chef Shane Cheshire, formerly of Beaches favorite First Street Grill & Bar, is now part of the team. The menu features southern classics, including seafood, steaks and barbecue. Diners can enjoy the view from the second-floor dining room or on the patio.

Casa Marina Restaurant Address: 691 1st St. N. Jacksonville Beach Hours: Rooftop open 3 p.m. 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sundays; Sunday brunch is 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Website: http://casamarinahotel.com/

The Pier Cantina & Sandbar Address: 412 1st St. N. Jacksonville Beach This restaurant has been offering mexican specialities such as nachos, taco salad, enchiladas, burritos and fajitas with a view since 2011. Located on the Jacksonville Beach boardwalk with a view of the Atlantic Ocean and the pier, the restaurant has indoor dining as well as patio dining.

It’s warming up outside, making it the perfect time to grab a meal or cocktail along one of the areas waterfront restaurants. Listen to the seagulls near the Jacksonville Beach Pier, watch workers in the fishing boats along the St. Johns River or enjoy the peace of the Intracoastal Waterway. From flip flops to fine dining, here are some local waterfront options at Jacksonville’s beaches.

Local’s Dock Address: 222 1st St. N.Jacksonville Beach Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week Website: N/A

Local’s Dock Address: 222 1st St. N.Jacksonville Beach Opened in 2017, this restaurant sits on the Jacksonville Beach boardwalk, with a great view of the Jacksonville Beach Pier. In addition to bar drinks, the restaurant has peel-and-eat shrimp, a variety of seafood baskets, oysters on the shell and salads.

Joe’s Crab Shack Address: 6 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach In the heart of Jacksonville Beach and right on the Atlantic Ocean, Joe’s Crab Shack has crab buckets, steampots, dried favorites, fish tacos and signature drinks along with plenty of indoor and outdoor dining.

Safe Harbor Seafood Market and Restaurant in Mayport Address: 4378 Ocean Street #3, Mayport Safe Harbor has been around for more than 25 years and is a destination location for many visitors and locals. Order your food at the counter and then find a seat outside along the docks, though there are a few tables inside. You can even pick up some fresh seafood at the market to prepare later at home.

Casa Marina Restaurant Address: 691 1st St. N. Jacksonville Beach The Casa Marina is one of Florida’s oldest hotels. In addition to lodging, it offers a restaurant and a rooftop bar for guests and visitors. Diners can enjoy the Sunday brunch in the main dining room and seating along the ocean. And appetizers, sliders, crab cakes and seared ahi tuna, as well as cocktails, are among the items available for those who want to enjoy rooftop seating. The view makes the climb well worth it, or use the service elevator.

Joe’s Crab Shack Address: 6 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday Website: http://www.joescrabshack.com

Safe Harbor Seafood Restaurant in Jacksonville Beach Address: 2510 2nd Ave. N, Jacksonville Beach Located next to the Jacksonville Beach Boat ramp, this Safe Habor offers much of the same baskets and po’boys visitors to the Mayport location love, but this one comes with a view of the Intracoastal Waterway. Large picnic tables offer seating indoors or on a large patio

Marker 32 Address: 14549 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville Hours: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays. Website: https://marker32.com

Safe Harbor Seafood Restaurant in Jacksonville Beach Address: 2510 2nd Ave. N, Jacksonville Beach Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. everyday Website: http://www.safeharborseafoodmayport.com/

Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill Address: 2309 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville Beach Hours: 11 a.m. to close Website: https://mavijax.com

Ocean Grille Address: 333 1st St. N., No. 333, Jacksonville Beach Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday Website: http://oceangrille.net/jaxbeach/

The Pier Cantina & Sandbar Address: 412 1st St. N. Jacksonville Beach Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to noon Thursdays and 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturdays Website: https://thepierjax.com/

Ocean Grille Address: 333 1st St. N., No. 333, Jacksonville Beach About: This beachfront restaurant offers a shrimp basket, sandwiches, nachos, wings as well as a variety of cocktails and other drinks. It also offers dining right along the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, not far from the Jacksonville Beach Pier.

Marker 32 Address: 14549 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville Just over the Intracoastal from the beach and tucked beside marinas, Marker 32’s dining and bar is on the second floor, offering a beautiful view of the water. While seafood is a favorite, this restaurant also offers steaks, salads, specialty cocktails and a variety of desserts.

Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill offers a variety of seafood, including mussels and octopus. They also serve salads, burgers, pasta, steak, lamb chops, a beer-battered pretzel and more. It’s hard to beat the views, especially when they also often offer live entertainment. [Stacy L./Yelp]