Jacksonville's favorite spot — fresh food, great drinks, and a welcome you'll remember.
From a quick bite to a night out — here's what we're serving.
A welcoming room and food worth coming back for.
Order ahead and pick up fresh and fast.
Bring our kitchen to your event, big or small.
Host birthdays, parties, and gatherings with us.
Easy ordering from your phone.
Book a table and we'll have it ready.
Dine in, grab takeout, or let us cater your next event.
See what's cooking — favorites, specials, and more.
Call, order online, or book a table in seconds.
Dine in or pick up — fresh, fast, and made with care.
Starving Like Marvin has become a Jacksonville favorite the right way — one great meal at a time. Fresh food, warm service, and a place you'll want to come back to.
A taste of what's waiting for you.
"I’m in Jacksonville for work for the week from Charlotte, I asked ChapGPT recommended Black owned seafood spots and this is the first place that popped up. First, I was greeted as soon as I came in. Second, a doordasher came in and was rude to the lady but she didn’t match that energy at all. My food came out fast and fresh. Once I had…"
— Truck Bae · 2 months ago"OK, let me say this. I would like to apologize to starving like Marvin for not believing until I went to the new location and seen it for myself with my own eyes when I tell you this everybody fool was falling out the plate when I say this starving like Marvin is going to feed you he is really going to feed you. The food was fresh not…"
— strautveter raymond · 7 months ago"I had the chicken tenders and fries. Service was fast despite them being very busy. The food was hot and fresh! This was my first time here, I’ll definitely be back to try more of their menu specifically the fish! The staff were also very nice all while being super busy! Go check em out!!!"
— Mike Barnhart · 2 weeks ago"Just made a stop at Starving by Marvin and I’m so glad I did—the food is amazing! Everything looked so good, but I went with the honey wings and potato salad. The wings were excellent, the sauce was on point, and the fruit punch drink was really tasty. But let me tell you—the potato salad is what’s going to have me coming back again an…"
— Lloyd Baruba Caulker · 9 months ago"Went today for the first time to this location. Dad and I walked in right at the beginning of lunch time. The food was hot and fresh. Unfortunately, they did not have any Whiting, but dad went with the Swai and fries. I had the shrimp and crab cake and onion rings. The onion rings were phenomenal!!!!! Everything was delicious, and the…"
— A P · 11 months agoDine in with us in Jacksonville or order ahead — we're ready when you are.
Yes — call or tap to book and we'll have your table ready.
Yes — order ahead for pickup, and ask about delivery in the Jacksonville area.
Yes — call or tap to book, and we'll have your table ready when you arrive.
Absolutely. We cater events big and small — reach out and we'll make it easy.
Tell Starving Like Marvin what you need — reservations, catering, or a question. We'll get right back to you.
📞 Call (904) 587-2842We’re so confident in what we do that we put the risk where it belongs — on us, not you. If we can’t attribute 2× what you invest within 90 days, we give you the difference back in cash, cancel your service, and hand you the website — code and all. You genuinely own it. Best of luck.
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