Callahan Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Callahan

April 15, 2018 Carley Gatson

Callahan is a town in Nassau County, Florida, United States, adjacent to Duval County. The population was 962 at the 2000 census. It is one location of the Northeast Florida Fair.
Things to do in Callahan

1. Callahan Barbecue

450077 State Road 200, Suite1, Callahan, FL 32011-3863 Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible American, Barbecue Lunch, Dinner +1 904-879-4675
Excellent
63%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 86 reviews

Callahan Barbecue

Reviewed By Russ-Bonnie - Yulee, Florida

You'll never go wrong stopping here. If you're going at dinner time expect a line when you walk in the door and you better grab the first open table you see.

The chicken nuggets, fried chicken and ribs are great. I always order green beans and greens as my sides, these have become the standards that I measure other restaurants to.

2. Cedar River Seafood & Oyster Bar

542500 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL 32011-6494 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible American, Seafood Lunch, Dinner +1 904-879-2111
Excellent
50%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
6%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 58 reviews

Cedar River Seafood & Oyster Bar

Reviewed By Charles W - Jacksonville, Florida

Showed up on a Monday, during lunch-time. Roomy, comfortable, and the food was--almost too much to handle. Had to do a "To-Go" box. Everything was very tasty, and our glasses never got empty. Even took one with us. Parked right at the front door. Now doubt we'll be returning...only 20 minutes up Hwy 1/23 from Jacksonville.

3. Junior's Seafood Restaurant

450061 State Road 200, Callahan, FL 32011-3840 Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol American, Seafood, Soups Lunch, Dinner +1 904-628-0755
Excellent
34%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 29 reviews

Junior's Seafood Restaurant

Reviewed By pwood002 - Hernando, Florida

We were passing through and stopped in for dinner. Hubby and I both ordered the Mahi grilled lightly blackened and it was fabulous!!! The baked potato, slaw and hush puppies were excellent as well. Adam was very friendly and made sure we were taken care of!! Will definitely be stopping by again! Thanks Adam!

4. Pig Bar B Que

450102 State Road 200, Callahan, FL 32011-5064 Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Waitstaff American, Barbecue Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast +1 904-879-0101
Excellent
38%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 30 reviews

Reviewed By Kevin L

The food was good, have had better but do not regret. We had almost everything. The beef, bbq, chicjken, ribs, fish and shrimp. The vegetables were good too.

5. Wasabi Sushi

450077 State Road 200, Callahan, FL 32011-3863 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Japanese, Sushi, Asian Dinner, Lunch +1 904-879-0638
Excellent
45%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 16 reviews

Wasabi Sushi

Reviewed By LDubie - Macclenny, Florida

Deciding on where to go for our anniversary. So we chose a motorcycle ride north from work and since the other places we chose were closed on Mondays, we came here. We both like Asian foods, so having never been to a Wasabi before, we stopped. Ample parking. Even at 4 pm, only two couple inside, service was quick, provided menus and gave us a few minutes to decide. We ordered and food was back out to us in 10 minutes, that was quick service and we both swapped food to taste from each other plates. Hubby likes stir fry so he picked shrimp and I tried chicken along with spring rolls. Soup and salad was provided before the meal and I asked for tea after our meal. Prices are decent and we left with full bellies! Enjoyed our meal and off into the sunset we road to get back home.

6. El Dorado Restaurant

450061 State Road 200 Unit 13, Callahan, FL 32011-3842 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Mexican Lunch, Dinner +1 904-879-2881
Excellent
39%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
18%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 16 reviews

El Dorado Restaurant

Reviewed By Laura G - Ocala, Florida

Very laid back atmosphere in the restaurant. I had never really had mexican food before, so I wasn't sure what to order. Our server explained a few things on the menu, and then when she brought out a dish to the table in front of us, she told me what it was on the menu. It smelled so good I ordered it! It was the El Dorado Fajitas special. It came with mexican salad, refried beans, mexican rice, tortillas, and a sizzling skillet of chicken, shrimp, beef, chicken and sausage. It all tasted wonderful.. but the refried beans were outta this world. I had never eaten them before, so I can't really compare them to anything else, but they were smooth and creamy and heavenly with an earthy taste to them. I could have just eaten them for dinner, that's how good they were!

My husband ordered the El Dorado quesadilla with chicken, and he found it to be quite delicious as well. The chicken inside of it was juicy and tasty.

Oh yeah, and they give you free chips and salsa as you come in, which they make themselves. It was also delicious. I was happy to find that they were very sparing with the cilantro, unlike other places that smother everything in that nasty herb. You could actually taste the other ingredients in the salsa! It was wonderful.

I would definitely eat here again!

Oh yes.. it was ~$30 for two of us.

7. China Garden Chinese Restaurant

5266 W State Road 200, Callahan, FL 32011-3769 Chinese Lunch, Dinner +1 904-879-1111
Excellent
25%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 8 reviews

Reviewed By leeannh0813 - Hilliard, Florida

I went in on a summer day. There was no working air conditioner. I think they had a fan on. The back door of the kitchen was open. You could see it from the eating area. I would not eat there.

8. Callahan Philly Steak Shop and Pizzeria

542415 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL 32011-3497 Lunch, Dinner +1 904-628-0590
Excellent
25%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 4 reviews

Callahan Philly Steak Shop and Pizzeria

Reviewed By Lmdriver04

We have frequented this restaurant since they opened. The steaks are just amazing and are the next best thing to being up north! They are big & cooked perfectly every time. As a plus, they deliver! Their portions are quite large.

Have to mention that we've tried a lot of things from their menu. When they first opened, the pizza & calzones were just as terrific but the last 3 times we've gotten either, they were burnt. It seems like the kitchen staff (new maybe?) hasn't quite gotten the hang of the heating zones in the pizza oven. The wings were bad compared to a wing place but we were not surprised, considering their area of expertise seems to be the cheesesteaks.

While we won't order pizza or wings anytime soon, we highly recommend the cheesesteaks. (They even have Whiz!)

9. Linda Jean's

542420 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL 32011-6485 Breakfast, Lunch +1 904-879-3463
Excellent
25%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
25%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 8 reviews

Reviewed By leeannh0813 - Hilliard, Florida

Linda Jean's is a long time establishment in Callahan. The restaurant was originally started years ago my Linda Jean's mom, and was called Ann's Diner. They do breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is great. Wonderful pancakes and omelets made to order. For lunch their are usually two specials for the day, with a list of country style sides. You can also order off the regular menu if you prefer a sandwich, burger, etc. It has the style of an old time diner, but the food is excellent. The people are very nice and it is a pleasant dining experience.

10. Callahan Philly Steak Shop and Pizzeria

S Kings Rd., Callahan, FL 32011 Lunch, Dinner +1 904-628-0590
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1 reviews

Reviewed By BadWolfe42 - Callahan, Florida

Wasn't sure what to expect here. It's not much to look at from the outside. It's a small establishment, but we were not disappointed. Not the first time, anyway. The second visit, the meat was tough, with a bit of gristle. But the third visit was better. Everyone has an off day. The staff are all very friendly. We like the Teriyaki Chicken, and the Philly Cheesesteak Fries. And the cook/owner is willing to make your fries just about anyway you can think of. Combining menu items in new ways is a challenge he enjoys. We will go back. They also take online orders, and they deliver. Both pluses for us.

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