Table of Contents
- Which Jacksonville has a Cook Out?
- How do diners rate the Jacksonville Cook Outs?
- How did Cook Out get to Beach Boulevard?
- What did the Beach Boulevard store cost?
- Where is the Jacksonville Cook Out?
- Does the Beach Boulevard store have indoor seating?
- What do Jacksonville diners say about the opening?
- What hours does the Beach Boulevard store keep?
- What does feeding a car-load cost on Beach Boulevard?
- Which Cook Out Jacksonville should you visit?
Search for Cook Out in Jacksonville and you are choosing between three states. Jacksonville, North Carolina has Cook Outs on Western and Marine Boulevards, Jacksonville, Alabama has one on South Pelham Road, and Jacksonville, Florida got its first on July 30, 2026, on Beach Boulevard. The Florida store is the newest and the biggest news, and it took 451 days to go from closing to opening.
Which Jacksonville has a Cook Out?
All three, with four restaurants between them. Ratings below are Yelp's, as of the most recent snapshots.
| Jacksonville | Address | Yelp rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 14016 Beach Blvd. | No rating yet | Opened July 30, 2026; indoor seating |
| North Carolina | 421 Western Blvd. | 3.3 stars, 139 reviews | The most-reviewed Jacksonville store |
| North Carolina | 407 S. Marine Blvd. | 2.8 stars, 56 reviews | Lowest rated of the stores with ratings |
| Alabama | 402 S. Pelham Rd. | 3.6 stars, 23 reviews | Tripadvisor: 3.9 of 5, 12th of 34 restaurants in town |
Most of this page covers the Florida store, since it is the one with a story. If you meant North Carolina or Alabama, the table has the addresses and what diners say below.
How do diners rate the Jacksonville Cook Outs?
The Alabama store leads on rating and the Marine Boulevard store trails. Alabama reviewers praise the milkshakes and the cheap prices, while the critical ones call the burgers average and the shakes too thick. At 407 S. Marine Blvd., some reviewers praise the service, food and cleanliness, and one called it the worst food they had from there. At the Florida store, the only early reading is TikTok, where one creator gave it 7.5 out of 10 for fast service, fresh food and great prices.
How did Cook Out get to Beach Boulevard?
Slowly. The company bought the site in May 2025 and opened 451 days later, and the opening slipped about two months past the late-May 2026 target. The building is a closed Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, and the Yelp page for the address says it closed in April 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | Cook Out-Beach Blvd Inc. closes on the property for $2.75 million; the seller is FVR Florida LLC |
| May 9, 2025 | Deed recorded with the Duval County Clerk of Court |
| August 28, 2025 | Cook Out applies for a build-out permit |
| November 25, 2025 | City issues a renovation permit with a stated cost of $819,600 |
| Late May 2026 | Target opening reported by the Jacksonville Business Journal |
| June 9, 2026 | Cook Out's website still lists Jacksonville as coming soon |
| July 30, 2026 | Doors open on a Thursday; cars fill the lot |
The gap between the permit and the opening was 247 days.
What did the Beach Boulevard store cost?
About $3.86 million, counting the purchase and a reported $1.11 million in construction, electrical, mechanical and plumbing work. The building is 3,355 square feet on nearly an acre, and it was built in 2015.
| Measure | Amount |
|---|---|
| Land and building | $2.75 million |
| Construction and systems | $1.11 million |
| Total | $3.86 million |
| Purchase per square foot | $820 |
| Construction per square foot | $331 |
| All-in per square foot | $1,151 |
Cook Out reuses restaurants because the lanes, the kitchen and the lot already exist. On Beach Boulevard that meant keeping Freddy's building and gutting what was inside.
Where is the Jacksonville Cook Out?
In the Beach Haven area, east of Hodges Boulevard, on a road that runs from the city to the ocean. Beach Boulevard carries U.S. 90 and unsigned State Road 212 for 14.8 miles, ending at State Road A1A in Jacksonville Beach, so local brokers expected the restaurant to draw neighborhood diners and beach-bound traffic. The nearest other Cook Out was about 60 miles away in Brunswick, Georgia, until this one opened. See our Brunswick guide.
Does the Beach Boulevard store have indoor seating?
Yes. News4Jax reported that the restaurant has indoor seating, unlike many drive-thru-only Cook Outs, and the building is 3,355 square feet.
What do Jacksonville diners say about the opening?
- One TikTok creator said the line wrapped around the building and took only about 15 minutes.
- Another said the workers were rude, everyone else was nice and the burger was worth recommending.
- A third called the food good but a bit overpriced.
- A fourth gave it 7.5 out of 10 for fast service, fresh food and great prices.
What hours does the Beach Boulevard store keep?
A local TikTok listing gives a 2 AM close. Cook Out has not published a Beach Boulevard schedule that we could find. The Alabama store's Yelp hours run 10:30 AM to 2 AM Monday through Thursday with a later close on Friday, which is the pattern to expect. Confirm the hours before a late run.
What does feeding a car-load cost on Beach Boulevard?
Duval County charges a combined 7.5% sales tax, according to Avalara and Kintsugi, a 6% state rate plus 1.5% county. These totals use typical chain-wide prices, not a posted Beach Boulevard price.
| Order | Menu price | With 7.5% tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Regular Trays | $14.78 | $15.89 |
| 4 Jr. Trays | $25.56 | $27.48 |
| 4 Regular Trays | $29.56 | $31.78 |
| 4 Big Double Burgers and 4 shakes | $31.92 | $34.31 |
Which Cook Out Jacksonville should you visit?
The Beach Boulevard store if you are in Florida, for the dining room and the novelty. The Western Boulevard store in North Carolina if you want the most reviewed, and the Pelham Road store in Alabama if you want the best-rated. Check the state in the address before you drive: all three Jacksonvilles have one.