Today’s farm-to-table cuisine begins with local oysters served with charred tomato & horseradish, and of course, a salad of butter lettuce topped with a champagne vinaigrette. But, save plenty of room for entrees and dessert. Under the sage direction of Chef Scott Ostrander, the majority of our outstanding dishes are prepared using the freshest local ingredients that were grown, caught or raised in North Florida or South Georgia.

Scott’s signature dishes like roasted trigger fish or brick grilled chicken are complemented by Meghan’s outstanding selection of fine wines. After a mango sorbet for dessert, you can pop in next door at Emily Benham, a high-end shop featuring the latest in ladies shoes, handbags and accessories from designers like Jimmy Choo, Alberto Fermani and Michael Kors. ‘town at 3611 St. Johns Avenue is a unique experience.

Find out for yourself why ‘town is becoming so popular with Jacksonville’s most discriminating diners. Stop by this evening, and our friendly staff will find the perfect table for you and your guests.

Make the transition from shopping at bustling malls to comfortably strolling the tree-lined neighborhood of Avondale. Join Chef Scott Ostrander and owner Meghan Purcell at ‘town for a self-indulgent treat. Enjoy award-winning, fresh “farm-to-table” cuisine served with a Pan Asian and French flare. Cool down from your afternoon of pounding the pavement with a bottle of fine wine and enjoy one of our  bar bites, local cheese or charcuterie.

A superbly well-thought-out wine list and an excellent choice of gourmet foods make dinner, lunch or brunch special at ‘town. Enjoy menu items like truffled tater tots in caramelized onion fondue or buttermilk ricotta gnocchi with roasted spring squash. For your entrée, add grilled wild salmon with cauliflower puree and beet tops in a merlot reduction or roasted petite shank of veal pot au feu with baby spring vegetables.

Don’t forget to check out the wine and beer list for a glass or mug of your favorite brew. Simply stop by 3611 St. Johns Ave. and the friendly staff will find the perfect table for you and your guests.

Enjoy dinner, lunch or brunch inside our European style café surrounded by warm ambiance and award-winning service, featuring Chef Scott Ostrander’s renowned culinary expertise. The chef’s attention to detail and fresh ingredients combine for a “farm-to-table” menu with a Pan Asian and French flare. Select from gourmet dishes like Brick Grilled Organic Chicken with roasted asparagus, baby carrots and butter lettuce or Roasted Local Trigger Fish with fingerling potatoes, mushrooms and leeks verjus.

Although ‘town is located a couple of miles south of downtown Jacksonville, it’s worth the extra drive time through historic Avondale, known for its tree-lined, two lane streets along the river’s north bank. Plus, after you eat, you can pop in next door at Emily Benham, a high end shop featuring the latest in ladies shoes, handbags and accessories from designers like Jimmy Choo, Alberto Fermani and Michael Kors. You will be glad that you took the time to visit Avondale.

‘town is located at 3611 Saint Johns Avenue. Give us a call at 904-345-2596 or simply stop by and the friendly staff will find the perfect table for you and your guests.

A wise sommelier once said, “The only thing worse than sharing a great bottle of wine is not sharing a great bottle of wine.” Truer words have never been spoken. Meghan Purcell and Executive Chef Scott Ostrander have combined their talents to create a unique drinking and eating experience along Jacksonville’s historic north bank. Located at 3611 St. Johns Avenue, ‘town restaurant has a stellar wine list to complement their tasty bar bites, gourmet cheeses and tempting desserts.

Trained at New York’s most prestigious culinary institutes, both Meghan and Scott have years of kitchen experience with resumes that include preparing gourmet dishes at Roy Yamaguchi’s 135-seat Hawaiian fusion restaurant, Savannah’s historic Pink House, New York City’s Balthazar and Spotted Pig eateries. Together, they have created a five-star menu that includes fresh delicacies like frito misto, buttermilk ricotta gnocchi, seafood bouillabaisse, veal pot au feu and roasted trigger fish.

Drop by today, and the friendly staff at ‘town will find a table just for you.

Avondale is known for its two lane streets and quiet tree-lined neighborhoods. Lying just south of downtown Jacksonville, the quaint community captures the affluence in its 1920s upper income residential architecture. Among the best “new” downtown restaurants and a favorite of Avondale’s casual dining crowd, ‘town at 3611 St. Johns Avenue features gourmet foods, fine wines and boutique shopping.

Your hosts chef Scott Ostrander and owner Meghan Purcell have combined to offer a unique fine dining experience that complements the chic culture of Avondale’s retro shopping district. The restaurant’s atmosphere is relaxing and the cuisine is certain to satisfy the most discriminating tastes. While you are there, pop in next door at Emily Benham, a high end shop featuring the latest in ladies’ shoes, handbags and accessories from designers like Jimmy Choo, Alberto Fermani and Michael Kors.

Find out what you’ve been missing. Stop by ‘town this evening and they will find a table for you.

Boutique stores and friendly bistros beckon as you stroll down Avondale’s quiet shady streets. In fact, the neighborhood’s full character and decades of affluence is best characterized by the drive down river along St. John’s quaint two lane avenue. Thanks to the concerned residents that formed the Riverside Avondale Preservation project, many of Jacksonville’s historic homes and treasured landmarks have been preserved for the ages.

Now it’s time for you to make ‘town at 3611 St. Johns Avenue your spot for casual gourmet dining. Relax and enjoy a chilled glass of wine or fresh brewed coffee while you discuss the day’s event. Executive Chef Scott Ostrander and owner Meghan Purcell combined their years of culinary experience to create the City’s most tempting lunch, brunch and dinner menus. Don’t forget to add a self indulgent treat like Cappucino Crème Brulee or Bitter Chocolate Terrine Cassis Sorbet.

Discover what you’ve been missing; visit ‘town at our grand opening on April 30.