Beach Diner Opening . . .

Roving Reporter

May 4, 2015 5:47 p.m.

The parking lot was full at noon and people were waiting to eat at the Beach Diner. It opened today at 6 a.m. at the former Applebee’s location with a very busy staff, that had been training over the weekend. The owner, Barry Adeeb, was on hand to oversee everything and greeted diners at their tables.

Barry Adeeb

This is a follow-up on the article I did earlier this year on another of the Beach Diners in San Marco, where I remarked that this family was very familiar with the food industry in Jacksonville. In fact, in addition to the Beach Diners in San Marco, Ponte Vedra, Mandarin and Atlantic Beach, they also own Willie Jewel’s BBQ in Yulee.

The décor was the same as the others, predominantly blue with white bead board and light tables. There is also a bar for single or overflow diners. Breakfast and lunch are served from 6 a.m. to 2:30 and there are daily specials more like dinner meals at lunch. You can also contact them for catering at 904-310-3750.

Watch this new restaurant for future plans to include dinner hours.

Editor's Note: Gerry began free lance writing for fun and is the author of a published book (available on Amazon and at Books Plus) about funny real estate experiences. Gerry is a longtime member of our local American Business Women’s Chapter, a volunteer cancer driver and church deacon who loves to read, travel and meet interesting people.