With an occasion celebration quickly approaching and the original plans having fizzled out, the focus shifts to finding a superb steak dinner in Jacksonville, Florida.

The goal is a venue that offers a noticeable step-up in quality and atmosphere from a chain like Longhorn, without venturing into the extreme price territory of a high-end steakhouse.

While a Northside-ish area is preferred, a short drive is absolutely an option to secure a memorable meal.

The following five spots are excellent choices for a premium yet mid-range steak experience to make Mom’s day special.

Here are five great steak places in or near North Jacksonville:

1. Outback Steakhouse – Northside – 795 Skymarks Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32218 (Closest to Northside)
2. Saltgrass Steak House – 8089 Gault Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32222 (Near Southside/Regency, a good step-up)
3. Logan’s Roadhouse – 11846 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225 (Mid-range, often rated higher than Longhorn)
4. J. Alexander’s Restaurant – 4110 Town Center Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32246 (Higher-end mid-range, Southside)
5. Chophouse Thirteen – 11362 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223 (Excellent mid-to-high option, Southside)

These Jacksonville establishments provide the perfect blend of quality, ambiance, and price point — offering a truly delicious steak dinner that is sure to make your mother’s birthday celebration a success.