Cheap Places to Eat in Orange Park

"If you want Spanish food and a taste of the past, you have to check out the century old Columbia. This restaurant started in Ybor City in 1905 and has since opened multiple locations across Florida, including St. Augustine. The menu continues the legacy with classics like The 1905 Salad, Crab Croquettes, and a traditional Seafood Paella."

"Pay a visit to Metro Diner, known for its appearance on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” to dine on the eatery’s signature Breakfast Pie. The alternating layers of eggs, cheese, potatoes and vegetables can be cooked with bacon or sausage tossed in as well."

"Nothing says southern more than chicken and waffles, but Metro Diner takes the dish to the next level. Even Guy Fieri paid a visit during an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. And that strawberry butter?"

"Next up is Mandarin's Metro Diner, situated at 3302 Hendricks Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 649 reviews on Yelp, the diner, breakfast and brunch and traditional American spot has proven to be a local favorite."

"Chef Dennis Chan’s restaurant was a Southside Boulevard landmark for more than 15 years. No doubt he’s hoping for similar longevity and success with a striking new Blue Bamboo rising in Mandarin. The new, larger space will feature Chan’s classics—vegetable spring rolls, hoisin chicken lettuce wraps, sweet and sour chicken and basil-miso salmon."

"I met a friend for dinner and drinks on a Monday night here. We started at the bar for a happy hour drink and app before going to sit at a table for dinn..."

"108 Anastasia Boulevard A local favorite for unique fresh fish preparations (with selections like Wahoo, Mahi, and Hog Snapper), Blackfly the Restaurant will charm you with its bright artwork and murals and Bahamian ambiance even before the plate hits your table. When it does though, try out dishes like the Bahamian Conch Fritters, Furikake Crusted Ahi Tuna, and Maine Lobster Mac and Cheese.www.blackflytherestaurant.com"

"Come try our Dynamite Salmon Entrée...its the chefs take on a deconstructed Dynamite Sushi Roll. You simply will not find anything better for dinner tonight!. Everything in Blackfly is prepared to order and the menu has some innovative flavor combinations, all made with seasonal and local ingredients."

"Excellent food and an engaging visit by the owner to every table. With slightly lower prices, a solid... (904) 201-6300Order online"

"Described as "a wonderful little hole-in-the-wall," this casual restaurant is a great choice for those looking for a large menu of authentic Italian fare for reasonable prices. Located right next to the Florida Theatre, the restaurant is the ideal spot to enjoy a meal before or after a show. Dora offers numerous pastas and sauces, pizza, calzones, fresh seafood, sub sandwiches, salads, steak and veal."

"My friend and I were walking around downtown and we were looking for something local for lunch. We spotted Casa Dora and I love Italian food so we gave i..."

"M Shack reinvents the diner with their stylish motif and foodie friendly menu. Serving up burgers, shakes, and more in their signature style M Shack is a collaboration of fine dining restaurateurs Matthew and David Medure. Known for their impeccable taste the brothers took a more casual approach to M Shack bringing the old fashioned diner to a modern crowd with combinations like the Portobello Truffle Burger, The Medurable (topped with foie gras and carmalized onions), and the Asian Burger."

"St. Luke's Catholic Church is one of the fastest growing congregations in the North Florida region. St. Luke's has served the needs of the Catholic community in Middleburg, Lake Asbury, South Orange Park, Oakleaf Plantation, Argyle and the..."

"It is home to the central congregation of the Trinity Parish, which convened in 1821. The building itself has been renovated and expanded several times over the last two centuries, including the pre-Civil War installation of some truly stunning stained-glass windows that still remain today (such as the triptych above the central altar). The rest of the building is no less a work of stunning architectural art, with graceful lines and sweeping buttresses adorning the exterior."

"Fronting on the central Plaza in St. Augustine’s Old City district, the original historic Trinity Episcopal Church was constructed from 1830-31 and rebuilt in 1902. It is the oldest of the Protestant churches in Florida. The original church, constructed of local coquina stone, was 36 feet wide by 50 feet long."

"Trinity Parish Church was established in St. Augustine in 1821 and is the oldest Protestant Church in the state of Florida. The first building was erected in the 1830s and was made of coquina."

"Houses of worship have played a significant role in St. Augustine’s history. Established by various denominations, these sanctuaries proclaim the faith of settlers who came to Florida in the hope of a better life."

"The facade is a combination of Spanish mission and Neoclassical styles. The altar was designed in Italian Renaissance by Renwick and sculptured in Carrera marble by J. Massey Rhind of  New York City."

"In Ponte Vedra Beach, not far past the home of the PGA’s Player Championship at TPC Sawgrass, is another beautiful place to idle next to the Atlantic on a sunny day. There’s a wooden walkover crossing the dunes from the parking lot to the beach, which is long, sandy and clear of development apart from the grand beachfront houses poking up behind the dunes. Facilities at Mickler’s Landing include all the essentials like restrooms, showers, picnic tables, and this is another beach that accommodates cars (for a fee March to September)."

"Popular with surfers and wakeboarders, this beach on the southern side of Ponte Vedra Beach and just south of St. Augustine Beach is a great location for searching for seashells, using your metal detector for interesting finds or combing the sand for shark teeth. Horseback riding is allowed during designated times and so is driving on the beach. Pop over to Poppy’s Italiano or Bogey Grille for some grub after a long day soaking up sun."

"Tideviews Preserve is located at the end of West 1st Street and Begonia Street, west of Mayport Road. Tideviews Preserve consists of 8 acres of passive parkland. Tideviews offers a scenic view of the Intracoastal Waterway, 2500 feet of trail and boardwalk, restroom facilities, canoe launch, scenic overlook, a fishing area and public parking."

"Take in this scenic view while strolling down the boardwalk pier for amazing views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Located in Atlantic Beach, this preserve is open til dusk."

"Of course, one of the best places for family pictures is one of the area beaches. You can head out to Atlantic, Neptune or Jacksonville Beach for great pictures with the ocean as the background. If you head to Jacksonville Beach, you can even get pictures with the pier in the background."