Crabcake Factory Seafood Grille & Bar returns

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The famous Crabcake Factory Seafood Grille & Bar iconic establishment in Jacksonville Beach has re-opened after a nearly 12-year hiatus.

First Coast entrepreneur and philanthropist Brandon Groover and Chef Kahn Vongdara said they are excited to see the return of families and friends who will once again make the Crabcake Factory their first choice for dining.

“Initially, the plan was to create a new restaurant from scratch,” said Groover. “But the Crabcake Factory had a great brand, and the community missed it. I reached out to Chef Kahn Vongdara and he was on board to bring it back better than before, and that's how the Crabcake Factory was reborn.”

“I’m excited to have the opportunity to work out of a newly designed kitchen to bring guests an extraordinary culinary experience,” said Vongdara. “I am bringing back the longtime Beaches' family favorite, the renowned signature Chesapeake, Maryland-style jumbo crabcakes, along with other seafood delicacies, including lobster, blue crab, crabcake melt, bangin' shrimp and a range of Atlantic and Pacific fish, gumbos and bisques paired with crisp house salads.”

For guests who desire a hand-cut USDA-certified Angus steak, a well-infused chicken dish, or a more traditional menu, Vongdara has many delicious options to choose from, including a Kid's Menu.

The local favorite Super Sunday All-You-Can-Eat Brunch Buffet is also back, along with bottomless mimosas.

The buffet options are presented on a specially designed, expansive wooden ship. Large hand-painted murals with pelicans, a lighthouse, fishermen throwing nets to gather fresh fish and larger fishing vessels all showcase ocean scenery on the restaurant's walls.

Fine dining boasts a large selection of local and national brand beers on tap and a well-stocked liquor bar. For sports fans, there are plenty of wall-mounted televisions to watch their favorite teams.

“I'm so glad to have the opportunity to bring this wonderful location that was the home of the previously successful Crabcake Factory back to life,” said Groover. “It was a shame to have it sitting idle when it's such an asset to the Beaches community.”

Space includes opportunities to book parties for birthdays, anniversaries or corporate events. Diners can dine in or call to order take-out.

The restaurant is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway Bridge on the southern corner of Beach Boulevard and Penman Road. Guests can eat inside or outside, and there's plenty of parking.

Hours are 3-10 p.m. Monday-Friday, Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for brunch and 3-9 p.m. for dinner.

Crabcake Factory Seafood Grille & Bar is located at 1396 Beach Blvd. (at Penman) in Jacksonville Beach.

The phone number is 904-372-0366. For more information, go to CrabcakeFactoryJax.com.