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10 Palatka, Florida Restaurants That Are Better Than You Might Expect

Carhops still bring food out to parked cars at one diner on this list, and the diner is about 90 years old. That alone made me sit up. Then I spotted frog legs on the same menu as milkshakes. The surprises keep stacking up in this small Florida river town....

Palatka, FL · 4d

The Coconut Mama

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Struggling chain closes last location in Florida city after 40 years

A popular restaurant chain has closed a longtime Florida location, ending a decades-long presence in one of the state’s largest cities. The shutdown comes as the brand continues to restructure…

Jacksonville, FL · 12d

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This Underrated Florida Restaurant Serves The Best All-You-Can-Eat Country Buffet You’ll Ever Taste

Florida has been keeping a delicious secret in Alachua, and that secret goes by the name of Brown’s Country Buffet. It’s the kind of all-you-can-eat country buffet that makes you reconsider every dining decision you’ve made in the past several years. Here’s something worth thinking about.

Florida · 2d

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Rodent Droppings and Dead Roaches Temporarily Close 13 Central Florida Restaurants, Including Orlando and Tampa Spots

Thirteen restaurants across Central Florida — from Orlando to Tampa — were ordered to close temporarily during the week of Oct. 5 to 11 after state inspectors found problems ranging from live roaches and rodent droppings to missing running water. The list also includes restaurants in Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Daytona Beach, Lakeland, Satellite Beach and Palm Coast.

Tampa, FL · 12d

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Marion County, FL, Restaurants with the Most Violations in October 2026

If you ate out in Marion County, Florida, this past October, you will want to know which kitchens had the most trouble during their recent restaurant inspection. State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 105 restaurants in Marion County in the last 30 days. The good news is that 64 establishments passed on their first visit. The bad news is that 41 restaurants failed to meet standards initially, with some requiring follow-up inspections before meeting food-serving standards.

Marion County, FL · 5d

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We Ranked The Top 8 Steakhouses In Central Florida And Here Are The Results

One steakhouse on this list hands you a menu after dinner that leads to a whole separate dessert room. The little booths there come with old-fashioned telephones and live piano music nearby. I can’t get over that detail. Another spot on the list grills its beef over pits that...

Central Florida, FL · 13d

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After 32 years, Jacksonville fast-food restaurant abruptly closes

Open 32 years, one of Hardee's oldest restaurants in Jacksonville closed abruptly — leaving a farewell sign thanking ccustomers taped to the front door. The fast-food restaurant shut its door Monday, Nov. 2, at 11191 San Jose Blvd. in Mandarin. Although its restaurant's monument sign was empty and lights turned off inside the following day, several cars with customers hungry for breakfast pulled in to the parking lot the next day only to leave disappointed. The closure sign on the front door thanked would-be diners for being a valued Hardee's customer. "We sincerely appreciate your business and support over the years, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause," the sign read. More restaurant openings, closings: Sign up for our free Dining Notes newsletter, the week's biggest restaurant news delivered to your inbox It also invited people to visit nearby Hardee's locations at 6852 Wilson Blvd. and 9210 Baymeadows Road. The Mandarin location remained listed on the restaurant chain's website. Neither Hardee's corporate owners nor local management could be reached for comment Nov. 3. Dating back to 1994, the Mandarin restaurant was a neighborhood staple. It's had multiple owners over the years, and had been rebuilt at least once,

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

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Another six Central Florida eateries shuttered over health violations

ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, six more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show the reported eateries experienced violations like rodent droppings, roaches, and storage issues, among many others. Most of...

Central Florida, FL · 1d

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8 Florida BBQ Places That Are Too Good To Ignore

Florida might be famous for its fresh seafood and key lime pie, but its barbecue scene deserves some serious attention, too. We’re talking juicy brisket smoked low and slow, fall-off-the-bone ribs, pulled pork sandwiches piled high, and Southern sides so good you’ll want seconds. Some of the best...

Florida · 4d

The Gainesville Sun

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Bagel Bakery owner says payment problems persist at City Food Hall

The owner of The Bagel Bakery in Gainesville says City Food Hall owes him about $4,000 in unpaid revenue, raising concerns about the midtown food hall's payment practices and whether other vendors are experiencing similar problems. Jason Cole, owner of The Bagel Bakery, told The Sun in an Oct. 27 phone interview that he had not received a payment since Oct. 5 and said he was aware of other businesses at the food hall experiencing similar issues. Cole also owns The Bagel Bakery at 4113 NW 16th Blvd. Cole, who opened a location at the food hall in August, said his business entered into an agreement with City Food Hall that required vendors to use a shared payment system. He said the food hall is operated by founder and CEO Peter Rounce and occupies space on the bottom floor of The Standard, 1360 W. University Ave. Under the arrangement, Cole said sales revenue from vendors went into a central account before businesses were paid their weekly sales, minus agreed-upon fees. Cole said 18% was deducted from sales, including a 15% fee for City Food Hall and another 3% to support employees working in common areas, such as janitorial staff. While

Gainesville, FL · 2d

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22 New and Independent Restaurants Opening Across Florida (November 2026)

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL – Nara Thai Sushi is preparing to open at 424 Luna Bella Ln Unit F And G New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 around Thanksgiving, owner Craig Finney told Business Debut. Finney said the new concept will anchor the center village area of the Venetian Bay...

Florida · 3d

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8 Marion County restaurants cited for high-priority violations

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Marion County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Marion County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Marion County restaurant inspection site . Which Marion County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 26-Nov. 1 inspections and no violations were found. Champions Restaurant

Marion County, FL · 3d

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Juicy’s Famous Fair Food bringing carnival favorites to Gainesville in 2027

The kind of food usually associated with a day at the fair could soon become an everyday option in Gainesville. Juicy’s Famous Fair Food is preparing to bring its burgers, oversized corn dogs, shakes and funnel cakes to the city, with a new location scheduled to open in April 2027.

Gainesville, FL · 10h

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A Marion County, FL, Darrell's Diner was cited for 9 violations and was issued a warning

A state licensing inspection in Marion County found nine violations at Darrell's Diner, 4409 NW Blitchton Rd in Ocala, and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered a follow-up review of the local eatery.

Marion County, FL · 3d

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Caruzinn Café Plans Downtown Palatka Location Amid City’s Revitalization Efforts

Caruzinn Café is planning a second location at 912 St. Johns Avenue in downtown Palatka, expanding from its existing café in Glen St. Mary. The filing associated with the proposed address is at an early plan-review stage, WhatNow reported. The café has not announced an opening date or confirmed the Palatka location’s menu.

Palatka, FL · 15h

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Eight Old Florida Barbecue Pits That Have Been Smoking Meat Since Before Disney Arrived

Long before mouse ears and theme park lines, Florida already had a serious barbecue habit. Roadside pits from Miami to Jacksonville were feeding farmers, truckers, and families back when Dixie Highway was the main way to get around. Every spot on this list opened its doors before Walt Disney World...

Florida · 20h

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Chipotle in Duval County, FL, cited for roaches, flying insects, and warm chicken during inspection

A Chipotle Mexican Grill in Jacksonville was found with 13 violations during a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation inspection on Oct. 30, with the state food and health official recommending an administrative complaint against the eatery. The restaurant, located at 13920 Old St Augustine Rd #105 in Duval County, faced a follow-up inspection after a complaint-based visit discovered pest problems and food safety infractions that require further review, though they were not deemed an immediate threat to the public.

Duval County, FL · 3d

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No Florida Trip Is Complete Without Fried Chicken From Austin’s In Jacksonville

Some of the best meals in Florida come out of a kitchen with no tables, no waiters, and no fuss at all. On the north side of Jacksonville, a small counter-serve spot opens its doors just three days a week, and on Sundays the cars spill out onto the street.

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

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When Snowbirds Want Old-School Breakfast, These 4 Florida Diners Have Served It Since The 1960s

Florida keeps building new brunch spots with neon signs and avocado everything, but some mornings call for a counter stool and a bottomless mug. Snowbirds know this better than anyone, since plenty of them grew up on the kind of diner breakfast that is getting harder to find. The four...

Florida · 3d

The St. Augustine Record

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Don't want to cook on Thanksgiving? These St. Augustine spots are open

On a quest to create a new Thanksgiving tradition by letting someone else cook, bake and do the dishes? Well, you can in America's oldest city, as a number of favorite food spots are open on Thanksgiving Day. Keep in mind that some menus may deviate from their normal cuisine, offering the traditional turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce menu. Fixed priced menus and online reservations may also be a requirement. And some eateries are only offering catering to go. The St. Augustine Record suggests that you plan — and call — ahead. Hey, if we've missed a foodie hotspot that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, please email us at Lviti@usatodayco.com . Asado Life , 173 Shipyard Way, St. Augustine. 904-501-1482 Athena Greek Restaurant , 14 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine. 904-823-9076 Aviles Restaurant at Hilton Bayfront , 32 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine. 904-829-2277 Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen , 6 W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine. 904-481-8215 Columbia Restaurant , 98 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904-824-3341 Cortesse’s Bistro , 172 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. 904-694-5892 Cordova Coastal Chophouse & Bar at Casa Monica Resort , 905 Cordova St., St. Augustine. 904-827-1888 Crabby’s Beachside , 361 A1A Beach Blvd., St.

St. Augustine, FL · 14h