Restaurants
Chophouse Thirteen
Chophouse Thirteen is an independent steakhouse on San Jose Boulevard in Mandarin, a local special-occasion spot for steaks and a full bar.
11362 San Jose Blvd $$$
Mandarin
Restaurants in Mandarin
There are 5 locally-owned restaurants in Mandarin, Jacksonville on Jax Locals. Start with Chophouse Thirteen on 11362 San Jose Blvd. All are independent — no chains — with phone, hours, and directions on each listing.
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Don Juan's Restaurant
Don Juan's is an independent Mexican restaurant on San Jose Boulevard in Mandarin, a neighborhood staple for tacos, fajitas, and margaritas.
12373 San Jose Blvd
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Julington Creek Fish Camp
Julington Creek Fish Camp is an independent waterfront restaurant on San Jose Boulevard in Mandarin, a locals' spot for seafood and creekside seating at the south end of the river.
12760 San Jose Blvd
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The Cuban Place Restaurant
The Cuban Place is an independent Cuban restaurant on San Jose Boulevard in Mandarin, well-reviewed for pressed sandwiches and home-style plates.
9850 San Jose Blvd Ste 1
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Umami Curry & Ramen
Umami Curry & Ramen is an independent ramen and curry spot on San Jose Boulevard in Mandarin, well-reviewed for its bowls.
11701 San Jose Blvd #23
About restaurants in Mandarin
Mandarin curls along the St. Johns south of the city, an old riverside community shaded by some of the oldest oaks in Jacksonville — Harriet Beecher Stowe once wintered here among the orange groves. Today its family-owned restaurants, shops, and services string along San Jose Boulevard, while Walter Jones Historical Park keeps the rural past close. It feels a world away from downtown, though it's a short run up the river.
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Frequently asked
How many locally-owned restaurants are in Mandarin?
There are 5 locally-owned restaurants in Mandarin, Jacksonville on Jax Locals. Start with Chophouse Thirteen on 11362 San Jose Blvd. All are independent — no chains — with phone, hours, and directions on each listing.
Are these restaurants in Mandarin independent businesses?
Yes. Every restaurant listed here is locally owned — Jax Locals never lists national chains.