RP's Fine Food & Drink
A beloved Jacksonville Beach eatery offering fine food with a fun, neighborhood vibe. Known for seafood, specials, and a welcoming atmosphere.
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RP's Fine Food & Drink
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A beloved Jacksonville Beach eatery offering fine food with a fun, neighborhood vibe. Known for seafood, specials, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
To avoid crowds and potential waits, consider visiting during non-peak times. Parking can also be easier.
Try Unique Menu Items
Don't shy away from the more unique offerings, like the Sashito peppers appetizer or the fish wrap.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
American
Price
Mid-range
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Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Hurricane Shrimp & Fresh Seafood
Savor perfectly cooked shrimp, often a fan favorite, alongside other fresh seafood dishes that keep patrons returning.
Warm, Local Atmosphere
Experience a friendly, neighborhood vibe reminiscent of 'Cheers,' where locals and visitors alike feel welcomed.
Unique Happy Hour Specials
Enjoy attractive happy hour deals, a great way to sample unique menu items and drinks without breaking the bank.
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Visit During Off-Peak Hours
To avoid crowds and potential waits, consider visiting during non-peak times. Parking can also be easier.
Try Unique Menu Items
Don't shy away from the more unique offerings, like the Sashito peppers appetizer or the fish wrap.
Utilize Back Parking
If front parking is full, additional spaces are available in the back, making parking less of a concern.
Ask Bartenders for Recommendations
Bartenders like Aimee are known for offering great service and can guide you to your next favorite dish.
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Visit During Off-Peak Hours
To avoid crowds and potential waits, consider visiting during non-peak times. Parking can also be easier.
Try Unique Menu Items
Don't shy away from the more unique offerings, like the Sashito peppers appetizer or the fish wrap.
Utilize Back Parking
If front parking is full, additional spaces are available in the back, making parking less of a concern.
Ask Bartenders for Recommendations
Bartenders like Aimee are known for offering great service and can guide you to your next favorite dish.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
RP's Fine Food & Drink is lauded for its delicious food, particularly its seafood and unique specials, and its warm, local atmosphere. While many praise the friendly service and reasonable prices, some diners have experienced slow service during busy periods or with understaffed shifts. Overall, it's a favored spot for its solid offerings and comfortable, community-centric vibe.
"This place has quite the story to it. This is one of my absolutely favorite places to go in all of Jacksonville. It has a great selection of food, beer and wine and it’s just a really cool place to go. The food is very delicious and the service has always been outstanding. I love the hurricane shrimp . I would recommend this to anyone who has never been. You won’t be disappointed"
Richa Owen
"Only thing missing is ocean waves! Good place to eat, huge portions on the fish, service was great, very friendly, and the vibe is very chill. Flavor was good, but not fantastic. Not a bad thing, just... ordinary. Would be great with some seasoning or sauces that make it POP. Would definitely eat here again, though, and try more meals."
Omar Weathersby
"This was my first time visiting RP’s.
I met a business associate late in the afternoon for a quick meeting around 3 o’clock.
I quickly discovered that this restaurant is a very social place to be and the bar area was quite full.
We settled into a high top table in ordered the shrimp skewers appetizer.
Which was plenty for me. There were lots of lunch items as well as dinner items on the menu that we could’ve tried and I’m sure would’ve loved just as much .
We discussed our business in an open atmosphere and both agreed we would be back.
There’s lots of surf and beaches memorabilia on the walls which I absolutely loved.
The restaurant has parking in the front with about 15 spaces and then parking in the back which was great for me with about another 15 to 18 spaces and was very easy to get out of.
I like the menu, and if I wasn’t trying to shed a few pounds I numerous possibilities.
Our waitress was just absolutely delightful, and kept us full of coffee and iced tea with the offer to give us a cup,to go which we took her up on ."
S. TILLMAN
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Frequently Asked Questions
Popular dishes include the Hurricane Shrimp, blackened Redfish with red beans and rice, crab cake BLT, and various daily fish specials. Unique appetizers like Sashito peppers are also recommended.
Yes, there is parking in the front and additional overflow parking in the back, which can ease concerns during busy times.
The restaurant has a friendly, local 'Cheers'-like atmosphere, with beach memorabilia and a comfortable, laid-back vibe.
RP's offers good happy hour specials and weekly deals like 'Tiny Beer Tuesdays'.
While reservations aren't explicitly mentioned, the restaurant can get busy. Visiting during off-peak hours or expecting a wait during peak times is advisable.
The menu focuses on seafood and American fare. Specific vegetarian or vegan options are not detailed, but sides like French fries and potentially salads may be suitable.
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A neighborhood eatery if there ever was one, RP’s takes its food service seriously (hence the “fine” in its name) but management makes sure the fun continues with weekly specials such as Tiny Beer Tuesdays and live music acts. The baked salmon shines in a brown sugar and mustard glaze, the peel and eat shrimp are best dipped in the housemade cocktail sauce and crabcakes are can’t-miss good. Pull up a stool at a high-top near the bar, and you may never want to leave.
Where to Stay, Eat, and Shop at Jacksonville Beach
From an exciting night on the town to sipping a frosty beverage in the warm sun while relaxing by the waves, Jacksonville Beach is the perfect place to grab a drink. You can hop on the Jax Ale Trail and visit the homegrown Jacksonville Beach breweries Green Room and Engine 15 for a delicious brew you won’t find anywhere else. Or visit the historic Pete’s Bar, the oldest bar in Jacksonville.
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Bill Cissel, 65, has been working in restaurants most of his life. He has owned several in the Jacksonville Beach area. Currently he owns RP’s Fine Food & Drink at 1183 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville Beach.
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