Restaurants Veteran-owned
Athens Cafe
Athens Cafe is a veteran- and family-owned Greek and Mediterranean restaurant on St.
6271 St Augustine Rd Ste 7 $$
San Jose / Lakewood
Restaurants in San Jose / Lakewood
There are 6 locally-owned restaurants in San Jose / Lakewood, Jacksonville on Jax Locals. Start with Athens Cafe on 6271 St Augustine Rd Ste 7. All are independent — no chains — with phone, hours, and directions on each listing.
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Enza's Italian Restaurant
Enza's is an independent Italian restaurant on San Jose Boulevard, a neighborhood favorite for classic pasta and a warm dining room.
10601 San Jose Blvd #109
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One Night Taco Stand
One Night Taco Stand is an independent taco spot on San Jose Boulevard, a casual local favorite for street-style tacos.
9703 San Jose Blvd
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Picasso's
Picasso's is an independent pizza-and-pasta restaurant on San Jose Boulevard, a longtime local favorite known for creative pies and a loyal following.
10503 San Jose Blvd
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Sr. Ceviche Jacksonville
Sr.
9825 San Jose Blvd #35
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The Local
The Local is an independent gastropub on San Jose Boulevard, well-reviewed for scratch cooking and a rotating draft list.
4578 San Jose Blvd
About restaurants in San Jose / Lakewood
Between San Marco and Mandarin, San Jose and Lakewood form the everyday middle of the Southside — riverside neighborhoods where San Jose Boulevard carries the traffic and the errands. Home to the landmark Bolles School campus, the area keeps a steady roster of neighborhood restaurants, markets, auto shops, and services locals actually use. Less postcard, more the places you keep coming back to.
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Frequently asked
How many locally-owned restaurants are in San Jose / Lakewood?
There are 6 locally-owned restaurants in San Jose / Lakewood, Jacksonville on Jax Locals. Start with Athens Cafe on 6271 St Augustine Rd Ste 7. All are independent — no chains — with phone, hours, and directions on each listing.
Are these restaurants in San Jose / Lakewood independent businesses?
Yes. Every restaurant listed here is locally owned — Jax Locals never lists national chains.