Best Family Restaurants in Orange Park

"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."

"Last, but definitely not least, a coastal Florida family vacation wouldn’t be complete without hitting the beach!. The beaches in St. Augustine are consistently rated among the best in the world. With 42 miles of shoreline to discover you are sure to find the perfect place to relax and unwind with your family."

"254 Vilano Road Tucked away on the waters edge, Beaches is truly a little vacation spot right in our hometown. Relax and enjoy a ‘no worries’ Caribbean island atmosphere with live music every Friday and Saturday night from 5pm-9pm.www.beachesatvilano.com. Image via San Sebastian Winery"

"Beaches at Vilano is a beach bar and restaurant with a great menu. Dine inside, on the deck, or on the beach."

"If you are heading to the beach, you may want to plan to stop for lunch or dinner at Aunt Kate’s on the Tolomoto River. You can eat inside or enjoy outdoor dining while the kids romp on the small beach or watch the pelicans trying to steal fish from the docks. You may want to go for one of the Menorcan dishes (or pick up a bottle of their homemade datil pepper sauce) or enjoy the delicious fried green tomatoes with Key Lime sauce — what a perfect blend of Southern comfort cuisine with Florida flavors!"

"Aunt Kates delivers warm family dining and prides itself as one of the coziest waterfront places to eat in St. Augustine. While the restaurant offers simple sandwiches and soups, it’s the seafood we especially love. This includes classic scallops grilled, broiled, blackened, or fried, the two filet Mahi catch, and the very southern (and very much adored) Shrimp and Grits, a concoction of sautéed shrimp served over cheddar cheese grits and covered with bacon and mushroom country gravy."

"This brunch-y cafe alters their menu every season, but you can always rely on the French toast. Our favorite has bananas and candied bacon."

"From Business: At our Jacksonville, FL location, we are part of a historic seafood tradition. Captain D's Seafood Restaurant first opened its doors back on August 15, 1969."

"Grinder’s American Diner is serving up just that – classic American-style diner food. Why mess with something that’s not broken?. Located in a quiet strip mall, Grinder’s is situated between downtown Jacksonville and the Atlantic Ocean."

"A festive, casual and lively beachfront hot spot, Joe's is a large seafood restaurant and bar frequented by locals. You'll find almost every kind of seafood on the menu as well as burgers, steaks and sandwiches. The patio lets you take in the ocean view and feel the sea breeze while you enjoy your meal or drink."

"In the heart of Jacksonville Beach and right on the Atlantic Ocean, Joe's Crab Shack has crab buckets, steampots, dried favorites, fish tacos and signature drinks along with plenty of indoor and outdoor dining."