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Eating and drinking
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Eating
in the Old Town is expensive, and a number of its cafA©s and restaurants are closed in the evening. Many people head out to the oceanfront places for dinner, or settle instead for a long night's drinking at one of the nice old bars.
95 Cordova at the Casa Monica (tel 904/810-6810. This luxurious and elegant restaurant's menu is an eclectic blend of American, Asian, Mediterranean, Caribbean and Moroccan influences. A1A Ale Works 1 King St tel 904/829-2977. The convivial, good-looking bar/restaurant is popular with locals for its excellent, creative New World cuisine and home-brewed beers. The Bunnery 121 St George St tel 904/829-6166. Tempting homemade food is served on a relaxing courtyard of this old Spanish bakery. Columbia 98 St George St tel 904/824-3341. Lively New Orleans atmosphere, with a traditional Spanish/Cuban menu all served up in a sumptuous setting of fountains and candlelit arcades. Florida Cracker CafA© 81 St George St tel 904/829-0397. Serves a blend of combo salads, sandwiches, entrees and homemade desserts. Favorites include hot artichoke and parmesan dip and conch fritters. Mill Top Tavern 19 1/2 George St tel 904/829-2329. This historic local bar, with deck seating, in a nineteenth-century mill boasts a great view of the Castillo and harbor. Excellent live music helps make the place a local favorite.
The Oasis
4000 Ocean Trace Rd tel 904/471-3424. This beach bar is famous for its burgers. Try the "Gonzo Burger," served with three kinds of cheese and piles of extras. Other useful information
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