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Parking: Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot Arrive with time to sort the lot or street space before walking in, since parking choices include free and paid spots.
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet The accessible route starts at the car park and continues through the entrance, seating area, and toilet.
Payment: Debit cards · NFC mobile payments · Credit cards Have a card or phone ready at checkout, since the counter accepts debit cards, credit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
Children: Good for kids Bring children straight to a table and plan a sit-down meal, since the place is good for kids.
Who comes here: Family friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists · Transgender safe space The room welcomes families, tourists, LGBTQ+ guests, and transgender guests, so the dining room suits mixed groups with different needs.
Atmosphere: Casual · Cosy Expect a small room with a casual, cosy feel, then settle in for seafood, drinks, and table service.

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Seafood With Local Character

Chowder Ted's is a small, homey fixture built around seafood that fits an easy lunch or a relaxed dinner. The kitchen keeps the focus tight. Shrimp baskets come out alongside fish sandwiches, with beer on tap for a simple meal that does not need much planning.

The food suits the room. Nothing here asks for ceremony. A shrimp basket works as a quick plate when time is short, and a fish sandwich gives a straightforward option for anyone who wants something hand-held and familiar. Beer on tap adds a cold pour at the bar, and that keeps the stop useful for a solo meal or a table meal.

The homey feel matters because the menu stays direct. There is no long list to sort through before ordering. Guests can arrive hungry, choose a seafood staple, and settle in for a meal that matches the place itself. A shrimp basket brings a hot, crisp plate to the table. A fish sandwich gives a lighter path through the same kitchen. Beer on tap stays ready beside both.

Casual seafood restaurant interior with simple seating.

When To Stop By

Chowder Ted's is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 8 PM. Monday is closed. Sunday is closed. Those hours make the restaurant a clear midday and evening stop, with lunch and dinner both fitting the same schedule.

The address is 5215 Heckscher Dr #3051, Jacksonville, FL 32226. That puts the restaurant on Heckscher Drive, where a visit starts with a straightforward arrival and ends at the door rather than a long search for the right entrance. The location suits a planned meal or a stop built into a day on that side of Jacksonville.

Parking is part of the setup here. Free of charge street parking is available, along with a free parking lot and a paid parking lot. The car park is wheelchair accessible, and the entrance, seating, and toilet are accessible too. A guest can arrive, choose a space, and move inside without extra steps at the curb.

Shrimp baskets and fish sandwiches on a small table.

About Chowder Ted's

Chowder Ted’s is a seafood restaurant at 5215 Heckscher Dr #3051 in Jacksonville. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 8 PM, with lunch and dinner service on those days. Monday and Sunday are closed.

The menu centers on seafood grub with a homey, casual feel. Shrimp baskets and fish sandwiches sit alongside chowder, with beer on tap for a simple drink to go with the meal. The kitchen also serves comfort food, healthy options, organic dishes, small plates, vegetarian options, beer, spirits, and wine. It is set up for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery, so the meal can happen at the table, at home, or on the move.

Ordering stays straightforward. A guest can come in for a quick bite, settle in for table service, or pick up food to take away. The meal can start with small plates or move straight to a main dish, then finish with a drink from the bar on site. Lunch visits fit the middle of the day, while dinner service runs through the evening.

The space is built for easy visits. Seating and table service are available. There is a bar on site. Wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet are part of the setup. Parking includes free of charge street parking, a free parking lot, and a paid parking lot.

Chowder Ted’s is good for solo dining and good for kids. It is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and transgender safe space. Debit cards, credit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.

Cozy dining room with a bar and beer taps.

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–8 PM
Thursday 11 AM–8 PM
Friday 11 AM–8 PM
Saturday 11 AM–8 PM
Sunday Closed

Room For Easy Meals

The dining room supports dine-in, delivery, and takeaway. That gives guests three ways to get seafood from the kitchen, whether the plan is to sit down, pick up food, or have it brought out another way. Lunch and dinner both fit the same service pattern, so the restaurant works for a midday break or a later meal.

A bar on site keeps beer part of the visit, and the beer selection is marked as great. The setting is casual and cosy, with a family friendly feel that also suits kids. The space is also LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space, so the room stays open to a wide range of guests.

Those service modes and room details make the restaurant easy to use without much setup. A quick bite works as well as a full meal. The same counterpoint of seafood, beer, and a relaxed room carries through the day. A guest can dine in, carry food out, or ask for delivery, then pair the meal with beer at the bar or keep it simple at the table.