Private dining designed around your event
With locations throughout Northeast Florida and beyond, Southern Grounds offers private dining experiences that feel personal, intentional and welcoming. Each space is thoughtfully designed to reflect its surrounding neighborhood, allowing us to host gatherings that feel natural to the setting and tailored to your goals. Whether you are planning a celebration, corporate event or intimate gathering, our team works closely with you to create an experience that fits the occasion, the location and your guests.
Thoughtful spaces rooted in each neighborhood and designed for your gathering
Gatherings Rooted in Craft, Care and Connection
Our private dining offerings are flexible and customized, allowing us to host everything from birthday brunches and baby showers to wedding celebrations, rehearsal dinners, day after brunches, corporate events, art shows and more. Events are centered around chef driven menus, quality Intelligentsia coffee and seasonal thoughtfully sourced offerings. From relaxed daytime gatherings to more curated evening events, our food and beverage program is designed to complement your vision while maintaining the Southern Grounds standard of quality and care.
From menu selection to layout, flow and timing, every detail is considered. Our team helps guide the planning process to ensure your event feels seamless, thoughtful and true to the space you choose.
Chef-driven menus
featuring seasonally, thoughtfully sourced ingredients
Premium Coffee & Beverages
High-quality Intelligentsia coffee alongside curated beverage options
Flexible Event Formats
Buffet, plated, passed hors d’oeuvres
Built-In Event Capabilities
AV hookup, presentation screens, DJ/live music and photo booth compatibility at select locations
Elevated Rentals & Details
High end tableware, glassware, linens and rental options available
Avondale
Located in the heart of Avondale, this location offers a classic Jacksonville setting that feels established, social and ideal for larger gatherings and celebrations.
Event options and capacity
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Full Buyout Guest Capacity: 200 | Starting Price: $5,000
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Partial Buyout Guest Capacity: 60 | Starting Price: $2,000
3562 St. Johns Ave, Jacksonville FL
San Marco
Located alongside the train tracks, this location feels polished and intimate, making it well suited for stylish events and community focused gatherings. Indoor and outdoor options available.
Event options and capacity
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Full Buyout Guest Capacity: 150 | Starting Price: $5,000
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Patio Guest Capacity: 60 | Starting Price: $2,000
1671 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville FL
St. Augustine
Nestled in historic St. Augustine, this location offers charm and old world character, perfect for intimate gatherings and special occasions. Indoor and outdoor options available.
Event options and capacity
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Full Buyout Guest Capacity: 150 | Starting Price: $5,000
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Patio Guest Capacity: 60 | Starting Price: $3,000
124 King Street, St. Augustine FL
Jacksonville Beach
Neighboring the ocean, this location offers a relaxed coastal setting that feels perfect for casual celebrations, daytime events and social gatherings. Indoor and outdoor options available.
Event options and capacity
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Full Buyout Guest Capacity: 80 | Starting Price: $3,000
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Patio Guest Capacity: 50 | Starting Price: $2,000
2403 3rd Street South, Jacksonville Beach FL
Brooklyn
Located in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Jacksonville, tucked between Downtown and Riverside, this space offers a modern setting with an urban energy that feels connected, vibrant and distinctly city driven while still welcoming and comfortable for gatherings of all kinds. Indoor and outdoor options available.
Event options and capacity
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Indoor Guest Capacity: 30 | Starting Price: $2,500
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Patio Guest Capacity: 50 | Starting Price: $2,000
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Rooftop Guest Capacity: 100 | Starting Price: $3,000
400 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville FL
