Riverside

historic hip · 32205

Riverside-Avondale is where Jacksonville keeps its charm in escrow. Craftsman bungalows, oak canopies, and a coffee-to-cocktail pipeline that runs from Bold Bean through Hoptinger to Black Sheep's rooftop, which is the closest thing the city has to a sanctioned third-date view. Five Points handles the loud version of the evening; the Shoppes of Avondale handle the version where someone is trying to seem settled. King Street pulls a younger, tattooed crowd, and the murals make every walk look like a planned photo op. Verdict: the neighborhood most likely to make a Jacksonville date feel like a deliberate choice.

6,767

singles 22–50

51%

male

$42,345

median income

$1,263

median rent

The data

Riverside by the numbers

Riverside is roughly balanced, about 51% men to 49% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Riverside is about $42,300.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Florida registers voters by party, and Duval County is a toss-up - about 37% Democratic to 37% Republican, with a 22% No Party Affiliation bloc.
● Verified · FL Division of Elections, May 2026
The median renter in Riverside pays about $1,260 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 6,800 Riverside residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

24 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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24 spots across Riverside

Riverside
Dining
River & Post
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 6,205
Riverside
Drinks
Kickbacks Gastropub
Gastropub$$$$★ 4.1 · 5,074
Riverside
Activity
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Art museum★ 4.7 · 4,498
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 4,498 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 4 PM
Wed11 AM to 4 PM
Thu11 AM to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 4 PM
Sat10 AM to 4 PM
Sun12 to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
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Riverside
Drinks
Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House
Beer garden$$$$★ 4.3 · 4,201
Riverside
Dining
Lola's Burrito & Burger Joint
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 3,440
Riverside
Cafés
Dreamette
Ice cream shop★ 4.8 · 2,945
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
3646 Post St, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 2,945 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Riverside
Dining
Arepa Please
Venezuelan restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 2,097
Riverside
Activity
Batt Family Fun Center
Miniature golf course★ 4.3 · 2,042
Wheelchair access
Find it
1838 Cassat Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 2,042 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Batt Family Fun Center.
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 11 PM
Tue10 AM to 11 PM
Wed10 AM to 11 PM
Thu10 AM to 11 PM
Fri10 AM to 1 AM
Sat10 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
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Riverside
Activity
Riverside Park
Park★ 4.5 · 1,961
Wheelchair access
Find it
753 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,961 Google reviews
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Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 7 PM
Tue7 AM to 7 PM
Wed7 AM to 7 PM
Thu7 AM to 7 PM
Fri7 AM to 7 PM
Sat7 AM to 7 PM
Sun7 AM to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dog park
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Riverside
Cafés
Bold Bean Coffee Roasters - Riverside
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,437
Riverside
Cafés
Sweet Theory Baking Co.
Bakery$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,339
Wheelchair access
Find it
1243 King St, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,339 Google reviews
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue8:30 AM to 4 PM
Wed8:30 AM to 4 PM
Thu8:30 AM to 4 PM
Fri8:30 AM to 4 PM
Sat9 AM to 4 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Riverside
Drinks
Birdies
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,062
Riverside
Drinks
The Garage
Pub$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,054
Riverside
Cafés
BREW Five Points
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.6 · 700
Riverside
Dining
Alder & Oak
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 577
Riverside
Dining
SENYAI Thai Street Food & Noodle Bar
Thai restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 525
Riverside
Dining
Homespun Kitchen
Health food restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 384
Riverside
Activity
Murray Hill Theatre
Live music venue★ 4.8 · 349
Wheelchair access
Riverside
Cafés
Malachi's Ice Cream Bar
Ice cream shop★ 4.9 · 321
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1661 Riverside Ave Apt 128, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 321 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Malachi's Ice Cream Bar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon1 to 10 PM
Tue1 to 10 PM
Wed1 to 10 PM
Thu1 to 10 PM
Fri1 to 10 PM
Sat1 to 6 PM
Sun1 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Riverside
Drinks
Root Down
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 301
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1034 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 301 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Root Down.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 2 AM
Tue4 PM to 2 AM
Wed4 PM to 2 AM
Thu4 PM to 2 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat1 PM to 2 AM
Sun1 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Riverside
Activity
FIVE
Live music venue★ 3.7 · 146
Wheelchair access
Riverside
Activity
The Arena
Live music venue★ 4.7 · 63
Wheelchair access
Find it
7830 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 63 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonOpen 24 hours
TueOpen 24 hours
WedOpen 24 hours
ThuOpen 24 hours
FriOpen 24 hours
SatOpen 24 hours
SunOpen 24 hours
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Riverside
Drinks
Cocktails Lounge
Bar★ 3.8 · 48
Wheelchair access
Find it
1553 Lane Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.8★ from 48 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Cocktails Lounge.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 2 AM
Tue12 PM to 2 AM
Wed12 PM to 2 AM
Thu12 PM to 2 AM
Fri12 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
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Riverside
Drinks
The Barrel Room at Golden Ox
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 37
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
7901 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 37 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Barrel Room at Golden Ox.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 to 10 PM
Tue4:30 to 10 PM
Wed4:30 to 10 PM
Thu4:30 to 10 PM
Fri4:30 to 11 PM
Sat3 to 11 PM
Sun3 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Riverside

Riverside by the numbers

Local date spots

River & Post

Kickbacks Gastropub

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House

Lola's Burrito & Burger Joint

Dreamette

Arepa Please

Batt Family Fun Center

Riverside Park

Bold Bean Coffee Roasters - Riverside

Sweet Theory Baking Co.

Birdies

The Garage

BREW Five Points

Alder & Oak

SENYAI Thai Street Food & Noodle Bar

Homespun Kitchen

Murray Hill Theatre

Malachi's Ice Cream Bar

Root Down

FIVE

The Arena

Cocktails Lounge

The Barrel Room at Golden Ox

Reach Riverside singles right where they plan dates.