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About Starving Like Marvin
Starving Like Marvin sits on W Ashley Street in downtown Jacksonville. It serves Southern restaurant fare with fresh seafood and comfort food in a casual dining setting. The menu covers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, so the pace shifts with the day. Coffee, dessert, and quick bites are part of the mix.
The kitchen leans into seafood and familiar plates. Snapper, whiting, swai, shrimp, and oysters appear across the menu. Wings and tenders round out the choices. Combos bring together items like wings with shrimp, or tenders with shrimp, for a plate built around contrast in texture and heat. Hot honey wings, lemon pepper wings, red snapper, crab cake, fried shrimp, onion rings, salmon croquettes, fried whiting, and shrimp and oyster combo are among the dishes that stand out in the menu data.
Service includes dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services. Table service and counter service are both part of the setup. Reservations are accepted. The dining room is described as cosy, quiet, and trendy, with seating for solo diners, groups, tourists, and families with kids. It is also wheelchair accessible, with an accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet.
Parking options include free street parking, a free parking lot, and paid street parking. The restaurant accepts credit cards and debit cards. Hours run Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 6 PM, Friday from 7 AM to 8 PM, Saturday from 8 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday is closed.
Good to Know
- Planning your visit
- Accepts reservations Guests who want a set time can book ahead and keep the visit moving once they arrive.
- Parking
- Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid street parking Park in the option that fits the day, then walk in from the street or lot without a long transfer.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet Guests who use mobility aids can plan for a level path from parking through the entrance to seating and the toilet.
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards Cards work at checkout, so guests can order, eat, and settle the bill without stopping for another payment method.
- Children
- Good for kids Families can bring children for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and expect a straightforward meal stop.
- Who comes here
- Groups · Tourists Larger parties and visitors passing through downtown can plan for a dining room that handles mixed traffic.
- Atmosphere
- Casual · Cosy · Quiet · Trendy Guests can settle in for a meal that feels relaxed, with a room that stays calm enough for conversation and an easy pace.
Opening Hours
- Monday 7 AM–6 PM
- Tuesday 7 AM–6 PM
- Wednesday 7 AM–6 PM
- Thursday 7 AM–6 PM
- Friday 7 AM–8 PM
- Saturday 8 AM–4 PM
- Sunday Closed
Casual dining, coastal plates
Starving Like Marvin is a Casual Dining spot in downtown Jacksonville built around fresh seafood and comfort food. The room suits a quick lunch, a longer dinner, or an early stop for breakfast before the day gets busy.
The kitchen sits in the Southern restaurant Jacksonville lane, but the menu does not stay in one place. Seafood sits beside familiar comfort food, so a table can move from something light to something more filling without changing the pace of the visit. The room works for solo dining and for groups. It keeps the tone casual, so the meal feels easy from the first order to the last plate.
The restaurant also serves local specialty, so a visit can start with a familiar order and still leave room for something tied to the place. See the kitchen’s main lineup shows how the seafood and poultry combinations are built.
Address, hours, parking
The restaurant sits at 311 W Ashley St Apt 1, Jacksonville, FL 32202, United States. That downtown Jacksonville address places it in the city core, where a meal can fit between errands, work, or a day out.
Hours stay steady through most of the week. Monday to Thursday runs from 7 AM to 6 PM. Friday extends to 8 PM. Saturday runs from 8 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday is closed. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner each have a place in that schedule.
Parking is practical on several fronts. Free of charge street parking is available, along with a free parking lot and paid street parking. Drivers can choose the option that matches the route they already take into the area.
Ways to visit
Starving Like Marvin offers dine-in, takeaway, and delivery. A guest can sit down for a meal, pick up food to go, or have it brought to the door. Reservations are accepted, which gives planned visits a set place on the calendar.
Accessibility covers several parts of the visit. The restaurant has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, a wheelchair-accessible toilet, and a wheelchair-accessible car park. Those details shape the arrival, the table, and the time spent inside.
Fast service suits breakfast, lunch, and dinner service across the day. The pace works for a short stop, a quick order, or a meal that needs to fit into a tight window. A guest can come in for one plate, leave with a takeaway order, or set up delivery without changing the meal itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hours is the restaurant open?
The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 6 PM, Friday from 7 AM to 8 PM, and Saturday from 8 AM to 4 PM. It is closed on Sunday. Guests can plan early breakfast, a midday lunch, or a Friday evening meal around those windows.
Does the restaurant accept reservations?
Reservations are accepted. That gives guests a way to plan a specific arrival time instead of relying on a walk-in table. It helps when a group wants to eat together or when the visit needs a set schedule.
What payment methods are accepted?
Credit cards and debit cards are accepted. Guests can settle the bill without planning for another payment method. That makes a quick lunch or dinner stop easier to manage from arrival to checkout.
What parking options are available?
Free of charge street parking, a free parking lot, and paid street parking are available. Guests can choose the option that fits the time of day and how close they want to park. After parking, the route to the restaurant stays direct.
Is the restaurant accessible for wheelchair users?
Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet are available. Guests can plan a visit with a clearer path from arrival to dining room and restroom. The setup supports a smoother meal for people who need those features.
What meal times does the restaurant serve?
Breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner are served. Coffee is also available, along with dessert for after the main meal. Guests can choose an early stop, a midday visit, or an evening meal without changing locations.
