Jacksonville

Come for a hearty Sunday brunch—desserts are a standout, especially the blueberry-pecan waffles. — Travel + Leisure

Sleek yet cozy, this hip bistro is as popular with corporate types looking to close a deal as it is with young lovebirds seemingly on the verge of popping the question. — Fodor's

Highlights include a create-your-own cheese-and-charcuterie spread "for the table"; house-made pasta with local fish and shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, and peas; seared duck breast with duck confit bread pudding. — Fodor's

For dinner, book a garden table by the St. John River, and order the escargot with creamy garlic-saffron sauce and the house-made flatbread. — Travel + Leisure

This contemporary French bistro recently earned a James Beard nomination for its house-made charcuterie, a raw bar that features oysters from both coasts and the Gulf. — Where

The restaurant dishes out southwestern food in a historic storefront—try the chipotle-doused crab cakes. — Travel + Leisure

The menu is similarly overloaded, with nearly 100 deli sandwiches and salads. — Fodor's

Once upon a time, Ellen's Kitchen was a breakfast and lunch place inside Silver's Drug Store at First and Atlantic, a long-time landmark where locals came to salve their hangovers. — Fodor's