Marianas Grinds

Marianas Grinds serves Jacksonville, Florida with island cuisine featuring Filipino, Chamorro, and other Pacific Islander flavors. The name references the Mariana Islands while grinds is Hawaiian pidgin slang for food, reflecting the restaurant's pan-Pacific approach. This establishment serves Jacksonville's diverse Pacific Islander community including Filipino, Chamorro (from Guam and Northern Marianas), and Hawaiian populations, many connected to Naval Station Mayport and other military installations. The fusion format celebrates the interconnected food cultures of the Pacific. Marianas Grinds introduces Jacksonville to Pacific Islander cuisines while serving the military community.