Welcome to Menna House
Neighborhoods
Riverside/Avondale
This is the neighborhood the Airbnb is located in. It’s beautiful and quiet with plenty of places of interest that are walking distance or a short drive away. There are also plenty of bars located on King street in Riverside.
Avondale Restaurants:
Orsay – upscale French restaurant with good happy hour specials. Walking distance from the house!
Flying Iguana – awesome tacos (steak taco, pork belly, and blackened shrimp are my personal favorites) with good margaritas. Usually short wait time for seating and walking distance from the house!
Pinegrove Deli – great steak sandwiches and burgers. Walking distance from the house!
Whits – awesome homemade custard. I go here way too often. Definitely a must if you are in the mood for something sweet
Biscottis – good place to go for brunch or dinner. Close by in Avondale
Southern Grounds- cool coffee shop with plenty of space to read/study. Located on the main strip in Avondale
Mesa – new Indian fusion restaurant that is very good.
Riverside Restaurants:
Carmines pizza – great pizza and wings
Pattaya Thai – my favorite Thai food in Jax
Keg & Coin – arcade room and serve beer
Bold Bean coffee – great coffee, have to try their breakfast tacos!
Publix
Local supermarket located in Riverside, about 5 min drive from the house
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Avondale
Riverside/Avondale
This is the neighborhood the Airbnb is located in. It’s beautiful and quiet with plenty of places of interest that are walking distance or a short drive away. There are also plenty of bars located on King street in Riverside.
Avondale Restaurants:
Orsay – upscale French restaurant with good happy hour specials. Walking distance from the house!
Flying Iguana – awesome tacos (steak taco, pork belly, and blackened shrimp are my personal favorites) with good margaritas. Usually short wait time for seating and walking distance from the house!
Pinegrove Deli – great steak sandwiches and burgers. Walking distance from the house!
Whits – awesome homemade custard. I go here way too often. Definitely a must if you are in the mood for something sweet
Biscottis – good place to go for brunch or dinner. Close by in Avondale
Southern Grounds- cool coffee shop with plenty of space to read/study. Located on the main strip in Avondale
Mesa – new Indian fusion restaurant that is very good.
Riverside Restaurants:
Carmines pizza – great pizza and wings
Pattaya Thai – my favorite Thai food in Jax
Keg & Coin – arcade room and serve beer
Bold Bean coffee – great coffee, have to try their breakfast tacos!
Publix
Local supermarket located in Riverside, about 5 min drive from the house
5 points is an area of Riverside less than a 5 minute drive away. It has a local movie theatre (They sell food, wine, and beer that you can enjoy while watching the movie), bars, and restaurants that are a lot of fun. Below are just a couple recommendations.
5 Points Restaurants:
Hawkers: A very popular street inspired Asian food with good drinks and fun atmosphere. Reservations are recommended otherwise expect a wait
Hoptinger: Has both a downstairs and roof top bar. Good bar type food
904 Tacos: Good tacos with patio seating
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Five Points
1053 Park St5 points is an area of Riverside less than a 5 minute drive away. It has a local movie theatre (They sell food, wine, and beer that you can enjoy while watching the movie), bars, and restaurants that are a lot of fun. Below are just a couple recommendations.
5 Points Restaurants:
Hawkers: A very popular street inspired Asian food with good drinks and fun atmosphere. Reservations are recommended otherwise expect a wait
Hoptinger: Has both a downstairs and roof top bar. Good bar type food
904 Tacos: Good tacos with patio seating
Up and coming neighborhood in Jacksonville. Majority of these restaurants and bars are on the same street (Edgewood Dr). It’s about 5 min drive from the AirBnb
Murray Hill Restaurants:
Moonriver Pizza – great pizza in Murray Hill
La Cena – fine Italian dining, everything is homemade. Reservations are required. No walk ins
Buchner’s Bierhalle – cool German inspired bar with several imported beers and good German food. It’s located in the back of a vape shop. One of my personal favorite bars.
Fishweir Brewery – local brewery with outdoor seating and games
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Murray Hill
Up and coming neighborhood in Jacksonville. Majority of these restaurants and bars are on the same street (Edgewood Dr). It’s about 5 min drive from the AirBnb
Murray Hill Restaurants:
Moonriver Pizza – great pizza in Murray Hill
La Cena – fine Italian dining, everything is homemade. Reservations are required. No walk ins
Buchner’s Bierhalle – cool German inspired bar with several imported beers and good German food. It’s located in the back of a vape shop. One of my personal favorite bars.
Fishweir Brewery – local brewery with outdoor seating and games
Food scene
Awesome tacos (steak taco, pork belly, and blackened shrimp are my personal favorites) with good margaritas. Usually short wait time for seating and walking distance from the house!
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Iguana on Park
3638 Park StreetAwesome tacos (steak taco, pork belly, and blackened shrimp are my personal favorites) with good margaritas. Usually short wait time for seating and walking distance from the house!
Upscale French restaurant with good happy hour specials. Walking distance from the house!
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Restaurant Orsay
3630 Park StUpscale French restaurant with good happy hour specials. Walking distance from the house!
Great deli with good cuts of steak, sandwiches, and burgers. Walking distance from the house!
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Pinegrove Market and Deli
1511 Pine Grove AveGreat deli with good cuts of steak, sandwiches, and burgers. Walking distance from the house!
Awesome homemade custard. I go here way too often. Definitely a must if you are in the mood for something sweet
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Whit's Frozen Custard of Avondale
3545 St Johns AveAwesome homemade custard. I go here way too often. Definitely a must if you are in the mood for something sweet
mesa
4260 Herschel StreetNew Indian fusion restaurant that is very good.
Good place to go for brunch or dinner. Close by in Avondale
Southern Grounds- cool coffee shop with plenty of space to read/study. Located on the main strip in Avondale
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Biscottis
3556 St Johns AveGood place to go for brunch or dinner. Close by in Avondale
Southern Grounds- cool coffee shop with plenty of space to read/study. Located on the main strip in Avondale
Pattaya Thai Grille
1526 King StMy favorite Thai food in Jax
Cool German inspired bar with several imported beers and good German food. It’s located in the back of a vape shop. One of my personal favorite bars.
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Buchner's Bierhalle
1188 Edgewood Ave SCool German inspired bar with several imported beers and good German food. It’s located in the back of a vape shop. One of my personal favorite bars.
Local brewery with outdoor seating and games
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Fishweir Brewing Company
1183 Edgewood Ave SLocal brewery with outdoor seating and games
Fine Italian dining, everything is homemade. Reservations are required. No walk ins
La Cena Ristorante
911 Edgewood Avenue SouthFine Italian dining, everything is homemade. Reservations are required. No walk ins
Moon River Pizza
1176 Edgewood Ave SGreat pizza place located in nearby Murray Hill
Sightseeing
Beautiful park located walking distance away. Has walking trails, tennis courts, sitting ares to read or have a picnic.
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Boone Park
3700 Park StBeautiful park located walking distance away. Has walking trails, tennis courts, sitting ares to read or have a picnic.
Local art museum with a beautiful garden facing the river.
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I-Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside AveLocal art museum with a beautiful garden facing the river.