Jacksonville Beach is getting a new steakhouse this December, with restaurant owners Tom and Jenne Corsano preparing to bring Circa 26 to 1067 Beach Blvd., featuring a dinner-focused menu built around house-cut steaks and Florida-sourced beef.
The couple, who previously operated Two Dudes Seafood Restaurants in Northeast Florida, are renovating a 998-square-foot space that will accommodate approximately 36 guests. The location is less than a mile west of Third Street South in Jacksonville Beach.
According to the Jacksonville Daily Record, the restaurant is expected to serve dinner Monday through Saturday, with service beginning at 4:30 p.m. There are currently no plans for lunch service, and the restaurant is expected to be closed on Sundays.
Beef will be a major part of the menu, with the Corsanos partnering with Quincey Cattle Beef, a ranch based in Chiefland, Florida. The beef will be sourced directly from the ranch, then aged at the restaurant to develop its flavour and tenderness.
The planned steak selection includes several bone-in options, including filet, New York strip, rib-eye, porterhouse and T-bone cuts. The menu will also feature a variety of boneless steaks, including sirloin, filet, ribeye and strip. Guests will have the option of arranging a whole roasted filet for tableside carving when making a call-ahead reservation. Another feature planned for the menu is Japanese A5 filet mignon, which will be presented tableside and cut to the guest’s preferred thickness.
Beyond steak, Circa 26 expects to serve duck breast, ahi tuna, catch of the day, pasta, lobster and chicken. Beer, wine and mocktails will also be available. The restaurant plans to include a house salad and one side with its steak and entrée offerings.
The Jacksonville Daily Record reported that prices are expected to start at $28 for an eight-ounce USDA Prime sirloin, while other entrees will begin at $26. A three-course prix fixe option is also planned.
The new restaurant marks a return to ownership for the Corsanos, who stepped away from the restaurant business after selling previous operations. Their experience also includes Red’s Steakhouse in Ponte Vedra Beach.
