Restaurant in Jacksonville, United States
Springfield's gallery-bar hybrid, worth the detour.
Crispy's Springfield Gallery sits on N Main St in one of Jacksonville's most locally-rooted neighborhoods. It's best suited to those who want something off the beaten path rather than a polished night out — but limited public data on hours, pricing, and the menu means you should confirm details before visiting. Easy to get into; hard to plan around without doing some groundwork first.
If you're looking for a neighborhood spot in Jacksonville's Springfield district that offers a change of pace from the polished downtown scene, Crispy's Springfield Gallery at 1735 N Main St is worth a visit. It suits regulars who've already done the rounds on the Southbank or in Riverside and want something rooted in the local community rather than serving a tourist checklist. That said, the lack of publicly available data on hours, pricing, and a menu makes it hard to plan around — call ahead or check in person before making a special trip.
With a name that suggests a gallery-bar hybrid, Crispy's sits in an interesting position: Springfield is one of Jacksonville's older residential neighborhoods, a ZIP code that has seen a slow but steady wave of independent businesses open over the past decade. That context matters for drinks programming. Bars in reviving urban neighborhoods often run lean menus with local sourcing and rotating specials rather than the deep craft cocktail lists you'd find at destination bars like Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu or Jewel of the South in New Orleans. Whether Crispy's cocktail program has genuine depth or stays in casual-bar territory is something our verified data doesn't yet confirm — so if the drinks list is your primary reason for going, temper expectations until you can verify the current offering directly.
For a returning visitor, the smart play is to arrive without rigid expectations. Springfield is still finding its footing as a dining and drinking neighborhood, and venues here tend to operate with more flexibility , and less predictability , than their counterparts near Cowford Chophouse or Congaree and Penn. Go for the atmosphere and the local character. If you need certainty on timing and menu, Jacksonville's more established venues are the safer bet for a planned night out.
| Detail | Crispy's Springfield Gallery | Congaree and Penn | Cowford Chophouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Address | 1735 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32206 | Jacksonville, FL | Jacksonville, FL |
| Booking Difficulty | Easy | Moderate | Moderate |
| Price Range | Not confirmed | Mid-range | Higher-end |
| Phone/Web | Not listed | Available online | Available online |
For broader context on where Crispy's fits in Jacksonville's drinking and dining scene, see our full Jacksonville bars guide, our full Jacksonville restaurants guide, and our full Jacksonville experiences guide. If you're pairing your visit with a stay, our full Jacksonville hotels guide covers the leading options nearby.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy's Springfield Gallery | — | |
| Jerry's Grille | — | |
| Blue Fish Restaurant and Oyster Bar | — | |
| Congaree and Penn | — | |
| Cowford Chophouse | — | |
| Catullo’s Italian | — |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
It can work well for a low-key, casual date if your partner appreciates neighborhood atmosphere over polished settings. The gallery-bar hybrid format on N Main St gives you something to talk about beyond the drinks. If you want a more established date-night option in Jacksonville, Cowford Chophouse offers a sharper experience with a clearer menu identity. Crispy's suits dates who are comfortable with a venue that's still shaping its identity.
Food details for Crispy's Springfield Gallery aren't documented in a way that lets us give you a confident verdict on specific dishes or quality. The venue sits in Springfield, a Jacksonville neighborhood still developing its dining reputation. If food quality is your primary concern, Blue Fish Restaurant and Oyster Bar or Cowford Chophouse have more established track records. Crispy's is likely a better bet for drinks and atmosphere than as a destination meal.
Outdoor seating details for the 1735 N Main St location aren't confirmed in available venue data. Springfield venues in this corridor often have limited outdoor setups given the neighborhood's older building stock. If a patio is a priority, check the venue's official channels before visiting — arriving without that confirmation risks disappointment.
Happy hour specifics aren't confirmed for Crispy's Springfield Gallery. Given its positioning as a neighborhood bar in a price-conscious district like Springfield, some form of early-evening deals would be consistent with the local format, but that's context rather than confirmed fact. Check directly before planning your visit around discounted pricing.
Expect a neighborhood-leaning crowd reflecting Springfield's mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals drawn to the district's older Jacksonville character. It's not a downtown tourist spot, so the atmosphere skews local. If you want a livelier, more mixed crowd, venues closer to the Riverside or Southbank corridors will deliver that — Crispy's is for people who want something lower-key and less produced.
No signature drink is documented for Crispy's Springfield Gallery. The gallery-bar hybrid concept suggests a drinks-forward setup, but specific menu details aren't available to confirm standout offerings. Arrive open to what's on the current menu rather than expecting a known house specialty.
No reservation data is published for Crispy's Springfield Gallery at 1735 N Main St, Jacksonville. For a neighborhood bar of this type in Springfield, walk-ins are generally the norm. Peak weekend evenings may fill the space, but this isn't a high-demand booking situation the way downtown Jacksonville spots can be.
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