Zunzibar to Open Beach-Themed Restaurant in Jacksonville
The restaurant will occupy a two-level space at Brooklyn Station this November.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Dining Out
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Zunzibar is set to launch its new beach-themed restaurant and rooftop bar in Jacksonville by mid-November 2026. The establishment will be located at 90 Riverside Ave. in the Brooklyn Station shopping center.
Why it matters
The company selected the site to capitalize on the unique setting provided by Brooklyn Station. This expansion adds a new dining destination to the local community in the space formerly occupied by a Burrito Gallery.
The new restaurant spans 6,025 square feet across two levels. City records show a building permit totaling $371,114 was issued for the renovation of the site.
The players
Zunzibar
Zunzibar is a multi-location, beach-themed restaurant and bar chain with existing operations in Savannah, Tybee Island, Jupiter, and Middleton.
Burrito Gallery
Burrito Gallery is a restaurant brand that previously occupied the Brooklyn Station space before closing its doors in mid-2025.
The details
The facility features both indoor and outdoor dining areas alongside a rooftop lounge. It replaces the previous Burrito Gallery location that closed in June 2025.
Timeline
June 2025: Burrito Gallery closed its location.
June 16, 2026: City building permit for renovations was issued.
Mid-November 2026: Zunzibar is scheduled to open.
Culture Shift
The establishment of Zunzibar reflects a broader move toward lifestyle-focused hospitality in the city center. This shift highlights how dining concepts are increasingly prioritizing amenity-rich shopping centers to attract local residents.
Residents can expect a new dining option with rooftop access once the venue opens in the Brooklyn Station development. The renovation project revitalizes a prominent commercial space that had been vacant since June 2025.
The takeaway
The opening of this restaurant provides a new social hub for the neighborhood while repurposing an established commercial property. Local patrons should watch for the specific mid-November opening date to experience the new rooftop amenities.
What happens next
Zunzibar is expected to hold its official opening in mid-November 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in the area at Jacksonville Dining Out.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Florida Times-Union.
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