Best Diner, Family Friendly Dining, and Meal for the Money in Jacksonville, FL
Metro Diner in Jacksonville, FL, won the title of Best Diner, Best Family Friendly Dining, and Best Meal for the Money in the 2024 Best of Bold City awards! We were also voted a finalist in All-Around Restaurant, Breakfast, Brunch, Country Cooking categories. Thank you to all who participated in this year’s nomination and voting rounds! We appreciate the support and love from our original hometown ❤️
Metro Diner Wins:
Best Diner
Best Family Friendly Dining
Best Meal for the Money
Metro Diner Finalist:
Best All Around Restaurant
Best Breakfast
Best Brunch
Best Country Cooking
About Metro Diner
The best restaurant in Jacksonville serving diner classics
In Jacksonville, Metro Diner is a beloved spot for those seeking classic comfort food with a Southern twist. With several locations throughout the city, including in Mandarin, Orange Park, and the original location in San Marco (on Hendricks Ave), we’ve made it easy for locals and visitors alike to enjoy our famous dishes like Fried Chicken & Waffles, Shrimp & Grits, and, of course, the iconic Iron City Meatloaf, featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives at our original diner.
Each Metro Diner location in Jacksonville offers a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy a delicious meal. Conveniently situated near popular shopping areas, parks, and local attractions, our diners are the perfect place to fuel up before exploring the city or to gather with family and friends. At Metro Diner, we’re committed to serving up scratch-made meals and Diner classics with a side of Southern hospitality, making every visit a memorable one, no matter which diner you visit.
Metro Diner Jax Locations:
Mandarin – San Jose Blvd
Orange Park – Kingsley Ave
Ortega – Roosevelt Blvd
Ponte Vedra Beach – Front Street
San Marco – Hendricks Ave
Southside – Baymeadows Rd
Jacksonville Beach – 3rd Street N
Family Friendly Dining in the 904
The best menu options for kids from 1 to 92…
With something for every member of the family, Metro Diner is where families in Jax can come together to enjoy a delicious meal in a friendly, family-oriented setting.
Metro Diner locations in Jacksonville are the perfect dining spots for families looking to enjoy a meal together. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, our diners are designed to make everyone feel at home, from the youngest to the oldest family members. We understand that pleasing every palate can be a challenge, which is why our menu offers a wide variety of options that even the pickiest eaters will love. From our signature Fried Chicken & Waffles to comforting options like Mac & Cheese, there’s something for everyone at Metro Diner.
To make dining with little ones even easier, Metro Diner in Jacksonville offers a specially crafted kids menu featuring kid-sized portions of our most popular dishes, along with classic kiddo favorites like chicken tenders, grilled cheese, and pancakes. Each dish is made with the same care and quality as our full-sized offerings, ensuring that even the smallest diners leave satisfied.
Affordable Dining Option in Jax, FL
Meals that won’t break the bank at Metro Diner
Jax locals have spoken and Metro Diner officially offers “The Best Meal for the Money” (Best of Bold City 2024 winner in this category!). At Metro Diner, we take pride in offering a wide selection of dishes priced so you can enjoy delicious comfort food and diner favorites without worrying about the cost. Whether you’re stopping in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you’ll be treated to generous portions that leave you full and satisfied, all at prices that are easy on your wallet.
Metro Diner’s commitment to big portions at affordable prices means you don’t have to sacrifice quality for value. Our menu is packed with flavorful piled-high favorites like our Fried Chicken Plate: half a fried chicken, creamy mashed potatoes with a rich brown gravy, steamed green beans, our signature sweet and spicy sauce, and a biscuit.
You can always count on getting a delicious, filling meal at a price that fits your budget at Metro. Take a look at some menu recommendations that are heavy on flavor, and light on spend:
About Best of Bold City Awards
From the contest website: Each year, the Best of Bold City Community’s Choice Awards recognizes more than 480 businesses and organizations, and we couldn’t do it without community members like you! The awards program starts with public nominations, and from the top five nominees in each category, the voting round selects the finalists and winners.