61. China Coral
City: Jacksonville, FL
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (904) 273-8776
Description: If you’re in the mood for seafood but want it a little spicier, China Coral provides a zippy option through the use of Shanghai, Mandarin, and Szechwan spices. In addition to the regular menu, China Coral serves daily lunch combination dishes and dinner specials. Favorites include fresh fish and seafood entrees, crispy fish and crispy duck, and a stir-fried string bean dish. Beer and wine are served. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
62. Mojo Kitchen Bbq Pit & Blues Bar
City: Jacksonville, FL
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (904) 247-6636
Address: 1500 Beach Blvd.
Description: Beloved for their flagship in-town location listed earlier in this section, Mojo’s Beaches outpost not only serves up their signature gobsmacking barbecue, but also hosts live music. Imagine downing a platter of Mojo’s signature brisket then letting it all digest to the live sounds of blues legends like John Lee Hooker Jr. (The author must admit, again, that like Lubi’s, she has absolutely no objectivity whatsoever when it comes to Mojo’s barbecue; it’s just that good. You’ll just have to trust her on this one.)
63. Rite Spot
City: Jacksonville, FL
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (904) 247-0699
Address: 1534 North Third St.
Description: If it’s home-style cooking you want at reasonable prices, this is the spot. A casual eatery located in the North Beach Plaza, Ritespot’s daily specials and menu feature fresh seafood, Mayport shrimp, fresh fish, chicken-fried steak, pork chops, and pot roast. Supplement with mashed potatoes and gravy, fried okra, pickled beets, and hush puppies. Corn muffins and biscuits come with the meal. Save room for a homemade milk shake or something from the bar. Dine in or take out. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily but closed from 2 to 5 p.m.