Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Kingsley Lake

"Chef Dennis Chan’s restaurant was a Southside Boulevard landmark for more than 15 years. No doubt he’s hoping for similar longevity and success with a striking new Blue Bamboo rising in Mandarin. The new, larger space will feature Chan’s classics—vegetable spring rolls, hoisin chicken lettuce wraps, sweet and sour chicken and basil-miso salmon."

"Blue Bamboo is a unique name for a restaurant and it shows on their menu. The place is known for its Asian fusion dishes which feel both traditional and modern. The chef, and owner of the restaurant, had extensive culinary training before opening his restaurant and every single dish on the menu is well designed and carefully crafted."

"Owner and Chef Dennis Chan is not new to the Jacksonville food industry. His original Blue Bamboo location on  Southside Blvd served the community of nearly 15 years. With the goal of opening his “dream location,” Chef Chan started off 2021 by opening his new Blue Bamboo Canton Bistro location in Mandarin."

"Picasso’s is one of the favorites in Jacksonville when you are looking for an Italian restaurant. Their philosophy has two sides but revolves around their exceptional customer service. First, is they strive to make their customers feel welcome and comfortable as they step inside the restaurant."

"Arrowhead's Picasso's Pizzeria, located at 10503 San Jose Blvd., Suite 207, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the wine bar and Italian spot, which offers pizza and more, 4.5 stars out of 497 reviews."

"I would go to 5 star pizza and get a pizza in 15 minutes versus wait an hour & 1/2 for just so-so pizza. Not worth the time or $$ More reviews"

"Set on one of the first established homesteads in Jacksonville, Walter Jones Historical Park aims to share a slice of life from the early 1900s. Come to immerse yourself in the Mandarin Museum, the St. Joseph’s Mission Schoolhouse for African-American children, and other historic structures. On-site walking trails and a picnic area make it a day at Walter Jones Historical Park."

"Located in Mandarin, this 10-acre park gives you the feeling of old Florida. Open from dawn to dusk, bring some appetizers and enjoy a picnic before headed to your dinner reservations."

"Another Jurassic Park-like trail in the Jacksonville area is the Losco Regional Park Loop, which is located on the south side of the city a little farther inland than Hanna Park. Here, you’ll find mostly forested trails with lots of tropical plants and swampy areas that house many local plant and animal species. Locals love this trail because it’s a really cool landscape, with lots of large, leafy plants that look like they belong in a rainforest!"

"Losco Park is located off Philips Highway in the middle of the busiest area of Jacksonville. This park offers a quiet atmosphere with scenic views so you will never realize how close you are to the main road. Trending:10 Best Brunch Restaurants In Jacksonville, FL"

"This chain of trendy, mildly upscale seafood restaurants has a huge following of fresh and grilled seafood lovers. Although steak, chops, chicken and pasta are on the menu, their wide selection of fresh fish including Mahi Mahi, picatta, pistachio parmesan crusted rainbow trout and seared swordfish have made them so successful. 2400 South 3rd St.Jacksonville Beach, FL32250United States"

"Set on one of the first established homesteads in Jacksonville, Walter Jones Historical Park aims to share a slice of life from the early 1900s. Come to immerse yourself in the Mandarin Museum, the St. Joseph’s Mission Schoolhouse for African-American children, and other historic structures. On-site walking trails and a picnic area make it a day at Walter Jones Historical Park."

"Located in Mandarin, this 10-acre park gives you the feeling of old Florida. Open from dawn to dusk, bring some appetizers and enjoy a picnic before headed to your dinner reservations."

"Located at 11362 San Jose Blvd., Suite #3, the spot to score desserts, ice cream and frozen yogurt is the highest-rated cheap dessert spot in Jacksonville, boasting five stars out of 72 reviews on Yelp."

"Kakes by Katie offers a wide range of clakes with different flavors and fillings. Katie bakes the cakes personally. She creatively designs and flavors her masterpiece."