Eleven South

About

With its white linens, seasonally inspired cuisine, and distinct location, Eleven South is a must on your Jacksonville Beach vacation.

Eleven South, named after its location, celebrates fresh, local ingredients that elevate traditional comfort food, making it one of the best restaurants in Jacksonville Beach. The restaurant's founders believe that community and sustainability should work in tandem. That's why they source ingredients from local farms whenever possible to ensure that each dish is fresh and flavorful.

Over the years, Eleven South has gained a loyal following because the chefs are constantly innovating. Their passion and creativity highlight seasonal specials that keep the menu exciting. Another reason for their success is the open-flame mesquite wood grill. It adds delectable flavor to signature dishes like the Black Grouper, steaks, and appetizers.

Convenient to landmarks like Atlantic Beach and the Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park north of Jacksonville, Eleven South offers a relaxing environment after a day of exploration.

Vibe

The tall pole sign at Eleven South welcomes diners like a lighthouse greets mariners. The sand-colored exterior blends with the surroundings, while the turquoise doors and trim exemplify a high-end Florida eatery.

Inside, the decor features wood trim and stone accents, while wood tables dot the floor. At lunchtime, the tables lack tablecloths, making the mood sophisticated yet laid-back. White linens adorn the tops at dinner, with folded white napkins artfully set in glasses. While reflecting fine dining for a romantic dinner, the ambiance is also suitable for casual get-togethers and families.

The bar offers a more relaxed ambiance. It has stools for solo diners or sports fans who want to grab a bite while watching a game on the flatscreen TV.

The covered back terrace makes dining al fresco a delight regardless of season. Portable heaters keep guests warm during the cold months, while fans circulate air during hot weather. Like the main dining room, wood tables with white tablecloths add elegance to the setting. Patio lights hang from the wood ceiling joists and emit a warm glow over the terrace.

Whether seeking a respite after a fishing tour with Historic Coast Outfitters or an intimate dinner for two, Eleven South is an essential stop on your Jacksonville vacation.

Eleven South: Menu & Drinks

Whether you stop in for lunch or dinner, the menu at Eleven South will electrify your taste buds!

Start your culinary journey with the locally caught Royal Red Shrimp. Chefs sautée the prawns in butter, garlic, shallot, and red chili flake. Lastly, they are finished with lemon and scallions and served with warm artisan bread.

The Italian Hoagie on Focaccia is a hearty handheld sandwich for the lunch crowd. It features Black Forest ham, Genoa salami, and Capicola with melted provolone cheese. Next, the cheese and meat are covered with a house-made Italian relish, followed by mild banana peppers, Castelvetrano olives, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and red onion. Last but not least, this mound of deliciousness is crowned with shredded romaine and served on a toasted parmesan focaccia hoagie. Yeah, it's a mouthful, but it's worth every bite!

At dinner, the entrees range from a New Zealand rack of lamb to choice steaks, salads, and, of course, seafood. One standout is the Frutti di Mare Pasta, which will satisfy your hunger after a day at Bird Island Park. This seafood lover's dream come true showcases Maine lobster, red shrimp, diver scallops, and Prince Edward Island mussels. The seafood is sauteed in a white wine butter sauce with roasted wild mushrooms, Soleggiati tomatoes, artichokes, spinach, fresh tagliatelle, and pecorino.

The wine selection at Eleven South is impressive, with plenty of unique blends by the bottle or glass. The craft cocktails are outstanding, like the Bourbon Bramble. This libation features 15 Elijah Craig Private Barrel bourbon, Crème de Mûre blackberry liqueur, Fee Brothers orange bitters, and fresh orange blackberry juice.

Eleven South offers a journey through season-inspired cuisine in an elegant yet chill setting. Discover one of the best restaurants in Jacksonville Beach where every bite will enhance your First Coast getaway.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's a recommended one-day itinerary in Jacksonville Beaches?

Start the day off along 3rd St. at Jax Beach Brunch Haus for everything from basic breakfast favorites to hearty brunch options and tasty brunch-tails that go way beyond mere mimosas. From JBBH it’s a short hop over to the Jacksonville Beach Golf Course for those looking to spend a day on the greens.

On the north side of 3rd St., step into Maple Street Biscuit Co. for coffee and their self-proclaimed biscuits that wow. After breakfast, walk to Jacksonville Beach’s extended pier. Enjoy a stroll out over the Atlantic Ocean, or watch anglers casting their fishing lines. This is a great way to enjoy fishing in the area, especially if you don’t have enough time to go out on a boat. If surfing is more your style, be sure to hit the waves. Atlantic Beach to the north is more apt for novice surfers, while swells near the Jacksonville Beach Pier can be more challenging as this is the area’s high-tide break.

For lunch, savor the region’s fresh seafood as restaurants in Jacksonville and across the First Coast proudly serve fresh Mayport shrimp. Take in the view at Dockside Seafood restaurant to satisfy your shrimp cravings. Or, try Palm Valley Fish Camp in Ponte Vedra south of Jacksonville Beach after visiting the famed TPC Sawgrass golf course.

Many people who visit Jacksonville Beach are simply asking, where can I go to relax? Consider Neptune Beach to the north, a less crowded beach with calmer waves and plenty of space to spread out. A stroll through Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park is also a calm way to spend the day. If visiting downtown Jacksonville, the Riverwalk along St. John’s River provides ample walking space and benches to relax on while enjoying the view.

Wrap up the evening in Jacksonville Beach with the warm and elegant setting of Eleven South. This award-winning restaurant provides an exquisite fine dining experience to top off your day. For more casual fare, stop by TacoLu for fresh baja tacos and tequila with the essence of Florida.

Why is Jacksonville known as the First Coast?

People often refer to this part of northern Florida hugging the Atlantic Ocean as the “First Coast” (sometimes called the “Historic Coast”). Today, the First Coast moniker has come to represent it as the first coast in Florida that tourists visit when traveling southbound along the Atlantic seaboard. The name initially represented this area as the first part of Florida colonized by Europeans in the 16th century. Both the French and the Spanish settled into this part of northern Florida on lands of the Mocama and the Timucua. Further down the coast, St. Augustine was Florida’s first European settlement.

What are the biggest main events around Jacksonville Beach?

Jacksonville Beach welcomes visitors throughout the year to enjoy its wonderful weather and prime events. Each March, The Players Championship attracts golf aficionados from across the globe to our beckoning beaches.TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra has been home to The Players Championship of the PGA Tour since 1982.

If pigskin is more your style, Jacksonville is home to the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, so it’s easy to catch a game in season. Another highlight, though up in the sky over Jacksonville’s Naval Air Station, is the NAS Jax Air Show. Birthplace of the Blue Angels, the NAS Jax Air Show generally takes place mid-October each year (check the event site for upcoming dates and program changes).

Back on land, or rather in the waves, the Super Girl Surf Pro also hits Jacksonville Beach in the fall. Held at the Jacksonville Beach Pier, this is the world’s largest women’s surf, lifestyle, and music festival.

When your vacation plans include an adventure to Jacksonville Beach, you can be certain there’ll be plenty to see and do!