Popular downtown Jacksonville gastropub opens second of three planned locations

Teresa Stepzinski, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union
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A downtown Jacksonville gastropub known for its craft brews and innovative interpretations of comfort food such as mac 'n cheese, Hot Pockets and burgers is branching out to the suburbs.

Spliff's Gastropub is opening its second restaurant at 11 a.m. Saturday at 14985 Old St. Augustine Road, Unit 108 in Durbin Crossing Shoppes near Bayard.

The restaurant offers 24 craft beers as well as a full liquor bar. Spliff's also emphasizes that it offers a "unique twist on traditional gourmet comfort food."

Spliff's Gastropub
Spliff's Gastropub

Topping the menu:

  • The Duval Dirty Bird ($15): Seasoned chicken thigh, applewood smoked bacon, pepper jack, green leaf lettuce, tomatoes, habanero aioli

  • The Big Spliff ($15): Steak, provolone cheese, green leaf lettuce, onions, tomatoes, habanero aioli

  • The Patty Melt My Face ($16): Two third-pound patties, cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, grilled onions, garlic dill aioli on a toasted kaiser roll

  • The Trust Fund ($18): Two third-pound patties, goat cheese, candied bacon, crispy onion strings, Porcini balsamic glaze, white truffle oil, sun-dried tomatoes, lettuce, garlic dill aioli on a toasted kaiser roll

  • That's All Folks mac n cheese ($17): BBQ pork shoulder, grilled onions, smoked Gouda cheese.

  • The Jumbo Shrimp mac n cheese ($17): Cajun garlic shrimp, bacon, tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan.

  • The Goodfellas Pocket ($15): Pepperoni, mozzarella, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped basil, fresh garlic, green goddess dip in a puff pastry pocket

  • The Shorty Pocket ($15): Cajun seasoned shrimp, applewood smoked bacon, parmesan, spinach, fresh garlic yum yum dip in a puff pastry pocket

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Spliff’s debuted in 2015 at 100 E. Forsyth St. near the Florida Theatre downtown. And a third location is on the way: Spliff's has signed a lease for a 4,100-square-foot space at The Reef — a new luxury rental apartment and mixed-use complex at 2753 Mayport Road in Atlantic Beach.

Teresa Stepzinski is the dining reporter for the Times-Union. Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @TeresaStepz or reach her via email at tstepzinski@jacksonville.com.

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