“More than 90 distinctive restaurants featuring fresh local seafood and produce, authentic international specialties, bistros, fine dining to casual outdoor spots are waiting for you” from the Amelia Island website. Visit them online for a great look at the Amelia Island dining scene: ameliaisland.com/dining
Espana We love the tapas here especially all of the shrimp ones and the paella... delicious! But, everything is great and the atmosphere is charming. Ask to sit in the garden room or outside if the weather is nice! 904-261-7700, 22 S. 4th St.
Indigo Wonderful dining in an old house with a fabulous outdoor patio area! 904-621-8100, 20 S. Second St.
The Patio at 5th and Ash Absolutely wonderful! One of our favorite spots... From the owners: Come enjoy the freshest seafood plus more on the Island. Relax on our outdoor patio under a canopy of live oaks dripping with Spanish moss and adorned with magical twinkling lights. We have daily specials from both the kitchen and the bar. Cuddle up by the fire pits as the weather gets cooler. 416 Ash St. 386-795-5044
Burlingame A beautiful restaurant in an old house that has been converted. Only open for dinner, it has a very small and pricey menu, but everything is good. Great for a special occasion! 904-432-7671 20 S. 5th Street
David's is a premier and authentic Steak House & Seafood Restaurant that has been proudly serving Amelia Island area and beyond since 2012. 802 Ash Street 904-310-6049
Salty Pelican A fun, casual restaurant overlooking the downtown marina where you can enjoy the beautiful views and sunsets and their great bar food! Sit on the upstairs deck if you can! 12 North Front Street 904 277-3811
Arte Pizza Great pizza on the island in a cool old building offering beers and a very generous pour of their house wines! 109 North 3rd, 904-277-1515,
Happy Tomato Café Although the name doesn't sound like it, it's great BBQ and sandwiches in a lovely outdoor courtyard with lots of charm. Wonderful chicken and tuna salad, too! Open for lunch only...one of our favorites! 7 S 3rd St. 904-321-0707
Wicked Bao "The Place for tasty Asian Street Food in Fernandina Beach". Fun spot a little off the beaten path with small plates of delicious fare! Order at the counter and they bring food to your table. It's awesome! (904) 775-5577 N 2nd St,
Peppers A family owned local business serving only the finest quality of Mexican food made fresh every day with an extensive Tequila collection, and full bar. Fun outdoor seating overlooking the action on Center Street! 530 Centre St (904) 277-2011
Garden Street Bistro Breakfast, Lunch and sometimes dinner in a cute downtown cafe... the food is fantastic! 105 S. 3rd, (904) 432-7027
Timoti’s Fry Shack Serving fish tacos, fried shrimp and other fin fare, simple shack with an outdoor patio and communal picnic tables... very popular. 21 North 3rd, 904-310-6550
Café Karibo Nice outdoor courtyard (indoor seating available as well) and lots of healthy food options. 904-277-5269, 27 N 3rd St
Tasty’s Burgers & Fries One of two fabulous burger joints located on the island in old gas stations. We have never tried the other one, T-Ray's because after going to Tasty's we never want to go anywhere else when we are craving a burger and awesome fries! But lots of folks swear by T-Ray's too! Probably can't go wrong with either 904-321-0409, 710 Center Street
Akari Sushi is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients. In an old house with indoor and outdoor seating and takeout. Very Good! Phone# (904) 844-2496, 29 S. 3rd St
The Boat House New and fun. Their fried chicken sandwich is awesome! Lots of outdoor seating and live music some nights... 30 S. 2nd St. (904) 321-1234
The Ritz Carlton Amelia Island is conveniently located 2 doors down from us, it features 5 restaurants from a more relaxed pub setting to fine dining at Salt . You could enjoy a walk on the beach or along the paved trail towards a dining experience to remember or just a drink in their lobby bar! We love their brunch at Coast. Sit outside if you can!
Bob's Steak and Chop House -Texas-born local chain serving big slabs of beef, seafood & a large wine list in a woodsy ambiance. Very nice for a special occasion! 80 Amelia Village Cir, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 904.432.2201
Cucina South One of our favorites! fresh italian inspired style cuisine | extensive italian wine selection 4828 First Coast Highway #1 904-432-7920
Bar Zin Another one of our favorites! Locally owned bistro and wine bar. Serving a blend of locally sourced small plates and entrees to enhance your dining experience. 4924 First Coast Highway Suite #1 904-310-6620
Lagniappe is a great new restaurant very close to the condo. "Cooking up a little something extra" is their motto and they deliver! We love their fried chicken! 4810 First Coast Highway (904) 844-2634
Veranda - Enjoy house made pasta and seafood with a coastal Mediterranean influence along with an extensive yet approachable wine list in a relaxing setting. In the Omni Plantation 142 Racquet Park Drive (904) 277-5958
Marche Burrette Hearty breakfasts and a wonderful lunch spot in addition to homemade ice creams and a deli, Weekend dinners are really awesome... see their website for details! 85 Amelia Village Circle, 904-491-4834
Falcon's Nest Fun, relaxed sports bar with trivia contests some evenings close to the condo in the Omni Plantation 36 Amelia Village Circle 904-277-5166
Baxters A local mainstay that has been around forever and claims to have the "Best steak in town". They do actually have great steak and awesome fried shrimp as well! It's in need of a little face lift, but has good food! 4919 1st Coast Hwy. (904) 277-4503
KP's Restaurant Diner food in a no frills setting... about a mile from the condo, so walking there is possible... 5472 First Coast Highway (904) 432-8394
Bantam and Biddy Breakfast lunch and dinner, but particularly good for breakfast/brunch! In the Harris Teeter shopping center 4802 First Coast Highway (904) 844-2953
Kitchen 251 Specializing in down-home comfort food in an open-air atmosphere - Kitchen 251 offers delicious eats and one of a kind views. Blackboard specials and weekly happy hour. Located in the Amelia Island Marina at the bottom of the bridge. We love it here! 251 Creekside Dr. 904-261-7447
Down Under Restaurant Under the bridge to the island with a cool waterfront view & great food! One of our favorites! 904-310-6211, ICW A1A
Cantina Louie Cool marsh front Tex-Mex local chain with good food and a nice vibe! 904-310-9675, 960062 Gateway Blvd
Curry Island Indian Kitchen A new restaurant that gets rave reviews! (904) 310-3095 1120 S 14th St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Beach Diner Old fashioned diner with huge menu and everything you can imagine! 904-310-3750, 2006 S 8th St
Thai Spice Cafe We are Thai food fanatics and have tried many,, many thai restaurants across the country and this one may not be the best but isn't bad! And, they do take out as well 904-432-7748. 1460 Sadler Road
Salt Life Wildly popular new restaurant on the north end at Main Beach. Great food and a fun atmosphere. Sit on the upper level deck for a fantastic ocean view! 17 N Fletcher Ave 904 432-7385
The Sandbar Located directly on the beach with oceanfront dining where you can put your toes in the sand if you sit outside. The food is great, especially their unique and wonderful pizza and ambiance is beach casual... lots of TV's around so probably good for watching a game. 2910 Atlantic Ave. 904-310-3648
Sliders Seaside Grill This place is totally fine with standard bar fare and sometimes entertainment on their outdoor stage, Fernandina’s only oceanfront tiki bar, 904-277-6652, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave.
Oceanside Bar and Grill Oceanside is located within the gates of the Omni Amelia Island Plantation right on the ocean by the hotel pool. The only way to gain access into the Plantation is to make a reservation on Open Table where you will be able to get a gate pass. A simply stunning view in a resort setting... We definitely enjoy it on occasion! Located at the Omni (904) 261-6161
Cocina Just like Oceanside at the Omni, this oceanfront restaurant at the Ritz is casual with a simply stunning view in a gorgeous resort setting, and you can walk there from the condo!. Located at the Ritz 904.277.1100
Door Dash is now on Amelia… Similar to Amelia To Go, they will pick up food at a number of local restaurants and bring it to you and they do come to the Surf and Racquet Club. visit their website to order.
Harris Teeter Grocery Stock up on snacks and food for meals at home in the condo at Harris Teeter which has just expanded and is a great grocery store! Plus, they have very popular daily lunch and dinner buffet bars, including an asian specialty bar. It’s less than a mile from the condo at 4800 First Coast Hwy. 904-491-1213
Weekly Farmers Market A fun, very lively farmers and arts market open on Saturday from 9 - 1, rain or shine. located on N. 7th Street in downtown, Fernandina Beach.
Amelia Island Booze and Bites Tour – Owned and operated by locals... a great way to sample the bars and restaurants our Island has to offer. On this 2.5 hour tour, you’ll stroll beautiful downtown Fernandina Beach while sampling wonderful food prepared by our local chefs and tasty cocktails by our talented bartenders! We have done this tour several times and it's a lot of fun and a great way to start an island dining/bar experience! They do a bar tour as well (see below) 904-330-5746
Congaree and Penn - About 45 minutes west of Amelia,, a bit off the beaten path but worth it... We love it here! Outstanding food, breathtaking scenery, the feeling of being in Napa! Couple a trip here with a visit to Jacksonville Zoo or Kingsley Plantation which are both on the way. Reservations are a MUST!
Amelia Island Downtown Cocktail Tour is owned and operated by locals and is a great way to sample the bars and restaurants our Island has to offer. Think of this tour as a mobile cocktail party in beautiful downtown Amelia Island! On this 2 hour tour, you will enjoy the unique character of our local bars. 904-330-5746.
The Decantery, located in historic downtown Fernandina Beach is the island's premier wine, craft beer and cocktail lounge. A very cool place... get a wine tasting "card" and self serve as many wines as you like! They have a full bar as well... Try the Strawberry Fields martini... Unique and fun! 117 Center St.
The Principal's Office - Being sent to the Principal's office has never been so much fun! Located in the lobby of the historic Amelia Schoolhouse Inn, The Principal's Office Bar is open to the public and combines premium cocktails and wine with a historical flair in giving our patrons a unique experience. A very cute place with great drinks!
Palace Saloon Historic pre-Prohibition bar with mosaic floors & painted murals offering cocktails with live music, known as the oldest bar in Florida, 844-441-2444, 117 Centre St
Mocama Beer Company Absolutely gorgeous taproom and fantastic beer and wine! If you like the craft brewery scene don't miss this! 629 S. 8th Street (706) 202-2077
Green Turtle Tavern, Cocktails & light fare made to order, served in a laid-back spot with live bands, porch seats & a beach house vibe, 904-321-2324, 14 S. 3rd
PJD’s Beer and Wine Garden Owned by Pajama Dave, a local legend, Fun spot! Nightly entertainment with an extensive beer and wine selection 904-310-9314 12 S. 2nd St.
First Love Brewing is a small brewery that also has fantastic pizza! (904) 310-9721 22 S. 8th St. Suite 5
Salty Pelican Bar and Grill, Open eatery with harbor views offering seafood & American bar food with a Bloody Mary bar & live music, Sit on the upper deck and watch sunsets over the waterfront! 904-277-3811, 12 N Front St
The Mermaid Bar at the Florida House, offers classic prohibition cocktails and original cocktails such as the Mermaid Slap. Outdoor patio with a fountain, Happy Hour 5-7pm, 800-258-3301, 22 S. 3rd
Sadler Ranch live music venue with line dancing and more next too Locals Bar and Lounge, 904-775-5943, 869 Sadler Rd.
Baxter’s Bar and Grille, Almost within walking distance of the resort, Locally known as a hot spot for the older generation! 904-277-4503, 4919 1st Coast Highway
The Ritz-Carlton is right up the street where you can enjoy great cocktails in a fabulous setting at the Lobby Bar, The Pub or sit outside on the terrace and they will serve you there
The Sandbar Located directly on the beach with oceanfront dining where you can put your toes in the sand if you sit outside. Large bars both inside and out with lots of TV's around so probably good for watching a game. 2910 Atlantic Ave. 904-310-3648
Falcon's Nest Fun, relaxed sports bar with trivia contests some evenings close to the condo in the Omni Plantation 36 Amelia Village Circle 904-277-5166
After an evening out, use uber to get home (yes, we have it here on the island although it’s a bit limited) or call:
Affordable Transportation 904-556-2872
Cruzin Cab 904-310-9187
Amelia Transportation Group 904-838-9686
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