Southern Charm - Jacksonville

Went for the first time today. Everything was so good! Best fried green tomatoes. It was a very great experience. I can't wait to go back.Food: 5/5

Found this hidden gem and went there twice for breakfast. The wait staff was wonderful and the food was out of this world. The way the place was decorated was the best. It was nice to see the locals come in and every one saying good morning to them.

Hidden gem with great southern and seafood cuisine. The humble decor has nothing on the top knotch food served with love and family forefront. The local mayport shrimp are mouth watering both fried and blackened. Art is kind and gifted with his craft of cooking. Sweet tea and water served or bring your own beverage. A definite must for the weekend buffett.

OMG you better come here with an appetite because you are going to need one.. Who does an all you can eat homemade cooking.. We had cheese grits, fried fish, coleslaw, fried shrimp, ribs and sweet tea! Wonderful hospitality..

We drove 90 miles to have lunch...well worth the drive...To be honest we were a bit apprehensive when we finally found it...not a romantic restaurant with great views, probably the exact opposite....As we walked in, Art greeted us and gave us a little history and some advice on what to expect.. they open at 11:30 but allowed us in a bit early to sit and wait until the meal was ready...Earl welcomed us with sweet tea and we knew we were about to be taken care of...the food was as freshly prepared as possible, Southern Homemade...Ribs, meatloaf, fried fish, Mac n cheese, collard greens, cucumber tomato salad and rice beans...every day is a special entree, Tuesday was meatloaf,..they also served us a plate full of fresh fried shrimp and Art stopped by with his Mom's fried green tomatoes...no freezer, no microwave, no processed food...fresh, freshly breaded and freshly prepared in small batches...Every single item was delicious, Art made it look effortless, Earl was right on top of service even if he wasn't a Bill's fan.. We loved it...$15 per person, we ate at noon and skipped dinner, we were still full...oh...forgot the warm homemade ginger cookies...they allowed me a few bits for our dog and sent my wife home with a few extra cookies!...We've been intimately involved in the restaurant business for 50+ years, Art Earl could give all of a lesson on hospitality, great food and personal service is why most customers choose to eat out...Great Job!!