Mossfire Grill is situated in the trendy Riverside district of Jacksonville. It was opened in the late 1990s by Drew and Scooter Cavin who wanted to bring their passion for south-western food to the area. They named the restaurant after events of the Great Fire of 1901 that destroyed much of the city. The fire started at the Cleveland Fibre factory which processed moss used for stuffing mattresses.
The Mossfire Grill is an award-winning restaurant and has been voted one of the top 25 by the Jacksonville Magazine. The restaurant features home-made south-western style food served in rustic surroundings. The Grill and Bar are over two floors, a dining room below, and lounge with outdoor terrace and seating upstairs.
There is a Happy Hour every day from 3.00pm-7.00pm with many drink specials such as $3 Smirnoff martinis, and half-priced wells and drafts. Jacksonville's only tequila bar features over 40 unusual and favorite tequilas. There is live jazz on Friday and Saturday nights.
The restaurant's menu isn't extensive but the daily specials are popular and there are good fish and vegetarian options. Starters are served throughout the evening at the weekend, and include a tortilla crusted goat cheese, steamed mussels, crab cakes and Gouda cheese quesadillas Choose from a selection of salads including the Mossfire Caesar and Taco salad, each served with a choice of six dressings. Entrees include yellowfin tuna, blackened salmon, grilled chicken and slow roasted smoked pork. Lunch-time favorites include chicken empanadas, the Mossfire Burger or one of the burritos and tortilla options.
