4 Duval County Restaurant News Bites

Quick hits around Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Deerwood, and Kings Road. Read the summaries below or click through to the full write ups.

Jax’s Beach Boil Company Opening Brick and Mortar Take Out Spot

Opening: Shortly after the New Year, pending final inspections.

Address: 1131 3rd St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250.

What to expect: Prep kitchen and pickup hub for to-go boil pots; no dine-in. Catering team also cooks on-site at events in ~30–45 minutes.

Menu highlights: Traditional low country boil with red potatoes, corn, sausage, onion, and local Mayport shrimp; add-ons like crab legs, lobster tails, mussels, clams, oysters, and scallops. Sides include mac & cheese, pulled pork/chicken, slaw, potato salad, and cornbread muffins.

Background: Owner Doran Graham brings a concept started by his brother in NC; the andouille is special-ordered from Metairie, LA for extra depth.

Hours (planned): 11 a.m.–8 p.m., subject to adjustment at launch.

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Renna’s Pizza Opening 5th Location

Opening: Now open.

Address: 9942 Old Bay Meadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256.

What to expect: Counter-service with ~50 indoor seats and ~25 on the patio; dine-in and takeout. Fifth area location for the nearly 50-year-old brand.

Menu highlights: Scratch-made NY-style pies; dough, sauces, breads, and pasta made in-house. Longtime favorites include house meatballs, white pizza, baked eggplant Parm, and classic hot/cold subs.

Background: Recipes date to 1976; the Deerwood shop continues the legacy of founder Joseph Renna.

Hours: Mon–Sat 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun noon–9 p.m.

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Jeff’s Bagel Run Coming from Orlando

Opening: Targeting the third week of February; aiming for Feb 19 or 20, permit-dependent.

Address: 628 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach, FL 32266.

What to expect: Scratch bakery serving hot, fresh-baked bagels all day (never toasted in-house) plus craft coffee and house-whipped spreads. Compact footprint with limited indoor/outdoor seating for grab-and-go efficiency.

Menu highlights: 12 core bagels and a daily rotating flavor that often sells out; fan-fav rosemary-salt paired with chive & onion cream cheese.

Background: Local franchisee Shaun Adams (with partners Walu & Jason Patel) plans four area locations; area GM Amanda Schwartz joins from Marriott/Starbucks multi-unit ops.

Hours: Daily 6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

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Peezy’s Snack Bar Opening Permanent Spot

Opening: Grand opening Friday, January 3 at noon with free hot dogs, free lemonade, and a live DJ.

Address: 1463 Kings Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32209.

What to expect: Counter-service window; no indoor dining. Outdoor picnic tables seat ~30 across a large lot; late-night weekend hours planned.

Menu highlights: Signature boiled peanuts (Cajun, jerk, crab-style, classic) plus all-beef hot dogs, sausage dogs, red hots, corn dogs, loaded nachos, chicken strips, and deep-fried turkey legs. Sweets/snacks include cotton candy, popcorn, ice cream, Honey Dripples, chocolate-covered peanuts, and Peezy peanut griddles.

Background: Owner Jerome “Peezy” Bolden grew from tent to food truck to first brick-and-mortar; menu aims for hard-to-find novelty items without “reinventing the wheel.”

Hours (planned): Daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri–Sat to ~2 a.m.

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