3 Sushi Places Worth the Drive Near Jacksonville, FL

January 05, 2023 · 3 min read

There's no doubt that Jacksonville's food scene wouldn't be the same without its sushi. Younger Jaxsons might be surprised to know that just a few decades ago, you might have struggled to find good sushi here in Jacksonville, FL, as today you'd think it was impossible to drive more than a mile or two without seeing a number of sushi places. While there are a lot to choose from, we think these are the top three restaurants to eat sushi.

3 Best Sushi Places Worth the Drive in Jacksonville, FL

1. Sushi Bear Sushi & Grill

Head over to the Lakeshore neighborhood to try sushi at one of Jacksonville's most established and best-acclaimed Japanese restaurants, at 4530 St John's Avenue. With a casual feel, affordable prices, and a huge menu of both raw and cooked sushi rolls, you really can't go wrong heading here for lunch or dinner.

A few rolls we can recommend are their signature raw House Roll with egg, crab, cucumber, avocado, tamago omelet, and cheese, as well as their cooked Dynamite Roll and Jaguar Rolls, both featuring fresh eel. Prices start at $5.50 for the roll sets.

2. Yummy Sushi

If you want a more upscale Japanese dining experience, head across the river to Yummy Sushi at 4372 Southside Boulevard. Their sushi menu is also extensive with raw and cooked options, as well as larger mix-and-match entree sushi sets for those looking for a bigger meal. In addition to fresh ingredients, Yummy Sushi takes much pride in its homemade sauces to spice up each sushi set.

You can't go wrong with any of their specialty rolls; all hand-rolled with fresh ingredients, cooked and prepared to perfection. A few of our favorites are the Infinity Roll (crabstick, tempura with avocado, cream cheese, and a spicy sauce), and the Godzilla Roll (crabstick, fried tuna, avocado, and a sweet and sour sauce.

3. Yashi Sushi

Right nearby at 4820 West Deer Lake Drive is another of our favorite sushi restaurants in Jacksonville. With a simple, home-style Japanese interior and a menu that proudly showcases their fresh seafood and other delicious sushi roll fillings, we believe this is a sushi place you can find something for everyone.

On their chef's special menu, you'll find a number of unique roll combinations, with additions that are often difficult to find on the Jacksonville sushi scene. Our favorites include the Hurricane Roll (fish eggs, mite fish, crab, eel, served in a roll with avocado, cheese, and a spicy mayo sauce) and the Pineapple Express (eel, crab, fish eggs, and tempura shrimp served in a roll with fresh pineapple, scallions, and homemade eel sauce).

There's a good reason sushi is becoming more and more popular in the Jacksonville dining scene. If you want to keep up with the Jacksonville crazy, you should probably keep up with Florida's car crazy by making sure you show up driving a car like the BMW i4. Once you've had your fill of sushi, head over to Tom Bush BMW in Regency and pick up a new BMW to shine like never before.

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Oct 19, 2023 in Family Fun in Jacksonville

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Aug 03, 2023 in Family Fun in Jacksonville

3 Favorite Weekend Activities You Can Drive to Near Jacksonville, FL

There is plenty of fun and relaxation to be had in Jacksonville, FL every day of the year. There are so many choices that it can be hard to decide how you want to spend your weekend. If you feel overwhelmed by all your options, we recommend hopping in your 2024 BMW X5, picking up your friends, and checking out one of the best weekend activities in the area. 3 Favorite Weekend Activities You Can Drive to Near Jacksonville, FL 1. Touring Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens We highly recommend spending a day at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens at 370 Zoo Pkwy if you are looking for something fun to do over the weekend. By visiting this zoo, you support dozens of animal and plant conservation programs globally. You also support one of seven zoos in the country with a dedicated animal wellness team to ensure that the animals are well cared for. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens features 14 exhibits, and you can see mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. We love the Emerald Forest Aviary and River Valley Aviary. If you prefer mammals over birds, you may be more interested in visiting the Africa Loop exhibit. It features such animals as the African elephant, African lion, and greater kudu. The Wild Florida exhibit is also popular, featuring such species as the: Alligator snapping turtle American alligator Bald eagle Burmese python more 2. Visiting Tree Hill Nature Center We also love spending the day at Tree Hill Nature Center at 7152 Lone Star Road. This nature preserve ensures the preservation of over 51 acres of land, and it features roughly 3.3 miles of trails. There is plenty to explore here, including hummingbird and butterfly gardens. This nature preserve is also home to a wide variety of fish, birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, including: Barred owls Green tree frogs Pygmy goats Black rat snakes Bluegill sunfish 3. Exploring MOSH When you need a break from the heat, you should strongly consider going to MOSH (Museum of Science & History) at 1025 Museum Circle. Some of the most popular exhibits include HEALTH IN MOTION, ATLANTIC TAILS, and JEA POWERPLAY. You also don't want to miss checking out the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium. Unless you are a member, you will need to pay $5.95 per program, but it is well worth the price. There is no shortage of things you can do in Jacksonville over the weekend, and you can go at your leisure with reliable transportation. To maintain the reliability of your vehicle, you need to stick to the maintenance schedule laid out by BMW. Contact us today at Tom Bush BMW Jacksonville to schedule a service appointment if it is time for an oil change or tire rotation.

Jul 13, 2023 in Family Fun in Jacksonville

Make the Drive: 3 Picnic Spots Near Jacksonville, FL

The city of Jacksonville, FL is full of tourist attractions, historical buildings, excellent museums, and a world-class gastronomic scene. Besides its main landmarks, though, Jacksonville is also home to plenty of beautiful green areas and popular parks where locals and visitors can enjoy a picnic with friends and family. Here are three of the best picnic spots you can find within driving distance of downtown Jacksonville. Make the Drive: 3 Picnic Spots Near Jacksonville, FL 1. Riverside Park Established in the 1890s and covering an area of just over 11 acres, Riverside Park is the second oldest park in the city and a well-known gathering spot among residents of the Five Points and Brooklyn neighborhoods. This beautiful green area is located at 753 Park Street and can be reached in less than 10 minutes by car from downtown Jacksonville via Riverside Avenue. Open to the public every day between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm, Riverside Park is a place where you can spend an entire day with your friends, have fun, and enjoy nature without leaving the city. Some of the amenities you can find in this popular recreation area include playgrounds, walking and biking trails, picnic tables, a fountain, a basketball court, and a duck pond. more 2. Memorial Park Located at 1620 Riverside Avenue and right along the banks of the St. Johns River, Memorial Park is another fantastic local landmark that can be reached in less than 10 minutes by car from the Jacksonville city center. Open to the public every day between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm, this public park opened its doors to the public in 1924 and quickly became the most popular attraction in the city's historic Riverside neighborhood. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2017, Memorial Park is a wonderful place to have a picnic with your friends or simply spend the day enjoying the outdoors. This beautiful park features a sprawling lawn where you can always find people sunbathing, reading, tossing Frisbees, and playing ball games. 3. Boone Park Open year-round from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Boone Park is another excellent spot for a picnic within driving distance of downtown Jacksonville. Located in the Avondale neighborhood at 3700 Park Street, this beautiful green area can be reached in just 10 minutes by car via Roosevelt Boulevard. Some of the amenities you can find here include picnic tables, public restrooms, multiple playgrounds, tennis courts, and nature trails. With the latest safety and driver assist technologies in the industry, as well as a spacious and comfortable cabin, the 2023 BMW iX xDrive 50 is a fantastic SUV to take your family on fun trips and memorable adventures all over Florida. Drop in by Tom Bush BMW Jacksonville and get to know the features of this and other wonderful models in our inventory.