Jacksonville is famous for a unique culinary identity that blends traditional Southern comfort food, fresh coastal seafood caught directly from the Atlantic Ocean, and distinctive local creations. Among its most iconic regional specialties is the famous Camel Rider sandwich—a pita pocket stuffed with cold cuts and dressings introduced by the city's Arab American community—alongside fresh local shrimp, fried mullet, and classic Florida-style barbecue served at neighborhood eateries across the metropolitan area.