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The unique blend of old south and coastal atmosphere offers exceptional choices for even the most discriminating tastes. From mouthwatering bbq and fresh fried shrimp and fish to exquisite delicacies from the finest restaurants in the country, the area is a culinary delight. Quaint cafes feature crisp, green salads, chef-prepared soups, sandwiches and desserts in all forms. Spanish, Chic-American, Latin, Mexican, Italian and Mediterranean are just a few of the ethnic cuisines represented throughout the area. Dine indoors or enjoy a meal any time of the day al fresco! Bask in the exclusive waterfront dining or underneath century-old live oaks draped in Spanish moss. Stop in at a beautifully renovated wine bar or sip on your favorite beverage at the pubs even locals name as their favorite. Surround yourself in history for a meal, snack or refreshing drink while taking pleasure in breathtaking views of the marsh, rivers, ocean or Southern Coast scenery.
2 Sisters Café Southern Bakes & Blooms 112 Osborne St, Historic Downtown—Sweet, sassy Southern style! Enjoy eclectic cuisine, specialty desserts and coffees, hand-made chocolates and confections. Delightful custom cookie or rose bouquets, themed gift baskets. Free Wi-Fi! We deliver or ship.
www.2sisterscafe.com 912-729-8550 / 800-372-7230 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
29 South 29 S 3rd St, Historic Downtown—Chic neighborhood bistro with great ambience, fantastic food, and extensive wine list. Traditional world cuisine with a modern whimsical twist featuring fresh local ingredients from regional farms and fishermen.
www.29southrestaurant.com 904-277-7919 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Amelia Island Coffee 207 Centre St, Historic Downtown—Freshly prepared on site! Espresso, bagels, paninis, dessert bar, ice cream. Open daily 7am to 9pm.904-491-7979 As You Like It Gourmet Grocery & Catering 510 S 8th St, Gateway to Downtown—Our Kitchen, Your Stage. Complete meals to go. Sandwiches, salads, desserts, catering and gourmet pantry. Gift and educational possibilities. Wine tasting Friday 5pm-7pm. Dine in for lunch. Open M-Sa.
www.asyoulikeitamelia.com 904-261-1045 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Borrell Creek Landing Restaurant & Lounge Brett's Waterway Café 1 S Front St, Historic Downtown—Located on the water at the foot of Centre Street, we offer an upscale atmosphere with outstanding food served with Southern hospitality. Lunch and dinner menus feature daily specials: Fresh Florida seafood, chicken, adged beef. Beer, wine and cocktails.
www.brettswaterwaycafe.com 904-261-2660 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Café Karibo 27 N Third St, Historic Downtown—A charming culinary experience in a friendly relaxed setting. Gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups served at lunch. Worldly tastes and specials at dinner. Sunday brunch is a local favorite. Theme nights, live music.
www.cafekaribo.com 904-277-5269 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Crab Trap 31 N 2nd St, Historic Downtown—A local favorite for over 20 years featuring fresh off the boat seafood! Casual dining in Historic Downtown. Known for our crab, we serve a variety of specials each night.
904-261-4749 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Dick's Wings & Grill 474313 SR 200, next to Lowe's—Enjoy over 365 delicious wing varieties on our extensive menu! Cheer on your team/driver on our 12 satellite TVs. 2-for-1 drafts all day/every day. Games and pool tables. We accommodate any occasion or party size.
www.dickswingsandgrill.com 904-491-3469 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
España Restaurant & Tapas 22 S 4th St, Historic Downtown—Old world cuisine from Spain and Portugal. Friendly staff and intimate atmosphere. Featuring fresh fish, paella and tapas. Homemade sangria and large wine selection. Hours M-Su from 5-10pm. Reservations suggested.
www.espanadowntown.com 904-261-7700 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Falcon's Nest 6800 First Coast Hwy—Where can you hear great music, enjoy high-flying specialty drinks and see airplane memorabilia from WWII? Falcon's Nest is Amelia Island's best night spot! Enjoy unique appetizers, an extensive martini menu and the famous Falcon Burger.
www.aipfl.com/falconsnest 904-491-4242 / 866-669-2857 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Florida House Inn 22 S 3rd St, Historic Downtown—See beautiful Amelia Island in style! Begin your journey at Florida's oldest inn! Hourly/daily/weekly scooter and bike rentals, free with lodging. Enjoy Fernandina's finest breakfast, family style, in our cozy dining area!
www.floridahouseinn.com 904-261-3300 / 800-258-3301 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Gennaro's Ristorante Italiano Happy Tomato Courtyard Café & BBQ 7 S 3rd St, Historic Downtown—Indoor/outdoor relaxed atmosphere featuring fresh salads & deli sandwiches accompanied by THE BEST BBQ your mouth will ever taste. Beer & wine available. M-Th 11am-5:30pm, F 11am-8:30pm, Sa 11am-5:30pm.
www.thehappytomatocafe.com 904-321-0707 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Horizons 4828 First Coast Hwy, Palmetto Walk—Longtime Island Favorite! Serving traditional continental lunch fare with a twist. Dinner specialties include rack of lamb, fresh seafood, pastas and much more. Fine wines and beer. Lunch M-F 10-3pm, Dinner Th-Sa 6-9pm
www.horizonsameliaisland.com 904-321-2430 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Intercoastal Wine Company JD's Chophouse 96098 Lofton Square Ct—Extensive menus featuring fine steaks and seafood, expansive wine list, unparalleled martinis, unforgettable desserts and elegant atmosphere. We bring one-of-a-kind style to an American institution, The Steakhouse. M-Sa 11:30am-12:30am, happy hours 3:30pm-6:30pm, 9:30pm-close.
www.jdschophouse.com 904-277-4243 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
La Bodega Café 19 S 3rd St, Historic Downtown—Quaint dining focused on salads, seafood, and meats from local markets. Vegetarian-friendly. Excellent wine selection. Choose cozy indoor or roomy courtyard dining. Dogs welcome outside. Catering, party planning and take-out available.
www.labodegacafe.com 904-321-1922 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Lang's Marina Restaurant 307 W St. Marys St, Downtown Waterfront—A local and tourist favorite for over 12 years offering exclusive waterfront dining! Home of the Rock Shrimp, prepared any way you like it. Best Fried Shrimp in Camden County!
912-882-4432 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Lanna Thai Cuisine 474260 SR 200 E, across from Lowe's—Culinary experience blending the finest gourmet dishes from India and China. M-F 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-9pm; Sa 4pm-10pm; Su 4pm-9pm.
904-321-0255 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Latitudes Coffee Roasters & Tea Merchants (Nuanz) 474301 SR 200, next to Lowe's—Wholesale/retail coffee roasted on premise. Rare teas. Cafe with Drive-Thru. Fresh-baked muffins, light fare, Wi-Fi. Master Roaster & Tea Sommelier-owners. Wholesale quotes available. Is your favorite restaurant carrying Latitudes/Nuanz coffees & teas? Open 7 days.
www.latitudescoffee.com 904-277-8081 / 888-352-5282 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Lulu's Bra & Grill 11B S 7th St, Historic Downtown—Local & celebrity favorite! "Mojo Chicken," a beloved dish of Governor Jeb Bush. Featured on Jay Leno, we offer freshly-prepared, Latin-inspired cuisine. Beer/wine, indoor/courtyard dining. T-Sa Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner 5:30pm until? Sunday brunch.
904-261-7123 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Mango's Café 105 N Lee St, Downtown Kingsland—Different can be good, but at Mango's it's delicious! Miami-style restaurant featuring the BEST of Latin America. Escape to the tropics. Indoor/courtyard dining. Catering available. Beer/Wine, $4.95 Lunch specials. Winner of People's Choice Award. Second location on Gross Road in Kingsland coming in October!
912-576-1000 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Marianne's Sterling's Southern Café 220 Osborne St—Gracious Southern dining. "Dinners are not so much Southern as just plain good. "Boston Globe. "...pretty decor & memorable crab cakes."-Southern Living. "...the crab bisque is a made-from-scratch soup that rivals any South Carolina she-crab concoction." Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
www.sterlingssoutherncafe.com 912-882-3430 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Pablo's Mexican Restaurant 12 N 2nd St, Historic Downtown—Bienvenido! Welcome to "The most exciting Mexican Restaurant in North Florida". Enjoy our famous margaritas and sizzling fajitas indoors or in our beautiful courtyard. Authentic, fresh and open daily for lunch and dinner.
www.pablosmexicanrestaurant.com 904-261-0049 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Pauly's Café 102 Osborne St, Historic Downtown—Sumptuous soups, crisp salads, interesting appetizers complimented with a wide array of fine wines. Italian dishes featuring fresh seafood and chicken. Sandwiches and desserts. Serving lunch and dinner daily 11am-9pm and 10pm Sunday.912-882-3944 Peterbrooke Chocolatier 1427 Sadler Rd, Ste 16, next to Publix—The Ultimate in Chocolate! Fine European chocolates including specialties such as chocolate-covered cookies, pretzels and popcorn. Hand-dipped daily in Peterbrooke's unique blend of white, milk, dark and sugar-free chocolates.
www.peterbrooke.com 904-277-0162 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
PLAE 80 Amelia Village Circle—Located in The Spa and Shops at Amelia Island Plantation, PLAE offers an innovative and unique menu catering to the PLAEFUL at heart. Are you ready to PLAE?
www.plaefl.net 904-277-2132 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Seagle's Waterfront Café & Lounge 105 Osborne St, Historic Downtown—Dining in history. We feature fresh seafood and steaks. Serving lunch and dinner. Unwind in the lounge.
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www.riverviewhotelstmarys.com 912-882-3242 St. Johns Seafood & Steaks 1947 Commerce Dr, Hwy 40 across from KIA—"Mouthwatering Good Cooking" Family owned/operated, serving the best seafood and finest steaks since 1983. Open 7 days for lunch/dinner. Take-out service available. Customer service is the HEART of our business!
www.stjohnsseafood.com 912-882-5711 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Starters Sports Bar & Grill Taro's Coffee House 101 S Lee St.912-882-2116 Thyme 960062 Gateway Blvd, on Intracoastal Waterway—Eclectic blend of European food culture, that, in itself creates the dynamics for "World Cuisine." With a somewhat edgy, upbeat atmosphere, the dining experience becomes an adventure in culinary delights as well as tasty eye candy. The wine list and staff make THYME "the WHOLE package."
904-261-3827 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Tradewinds Coffee & Tea 1891 Hwy 40 E, Ste 1110, 1/2 mile E of Publix—Espresso/coffee bar, smoothies, desserts. Breakfast/lunch cafe, fresh-baked goods. ice cream, candies, Free Wi-Fi.
www.tradewindscoffeeandtea.com 912-729-7377 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
The Verandah 6800 First Coast Hwy—Dine on an extensive menu of fresh fish, shrimp and seafood specialties, as well as grilled New York strip, pasta, and chicken. Located at Racquet Park, The Verandah is sure to please every member of your family!
www.aipfl.com 904-321-5050 / 866-669-2857 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Woody's Bar-B-Q 474323 SR 200, next to Lowe's—A traditional Southern-style Bar-B-Q shack dining experience! Fallin'-off-the-bone Signature Baby Back Ribs, home cooked vegetables, Original secret-recipe Bar-B-Q Sauces. Moist, tender slow-smoked pork, beef and chicken. Great atmosphere, cold beer and flat-screen TVs!
www.woodys.com 904-206-4046 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
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