35 Best American Restaurants near Amelia Island

“We love performing weddings at this venue! It's a beautiful resort and creates such a romantic atmosphere. Suzanne and Jack's wedding was a dream!! Can't wait to perform here again :)“

“We had an amazing dinner! The menu is small and seasonal, but the fish chowder and steak frites we enjoyed were delicious! The service was excellent as well! Highly recommend if you’re in Fernindina Beach!“

“This is the best gourmet hotdog I’ve ever had in my life. Stop by on the way to the beach.! The staff is very personable comes out and talks to you. Make sure that all your needs are met. Great service. You don’t expect from a food cart.“

“Great service and food. Fun atmosphere. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Do not walk away if you see a line to get in. The service is fast and the food is excellent! I definitely recommend having lunch there.“

“I recommend the steak and eggs“

“Great!!“

“Good service and a beautiful scenery. Very enjoyable“

“Visited for the first time this weekend blown away by the hospitality owner and staff went above and beyond ! If you're looking for a great experience this is the place ! Will be back -Sydney“

“Great time at pool and lunch was wonderful. Loved the salmon BLT.“

“Excellent service food was really good price was good also.“

“I've never had a bad meal here... The Wednesday special sandwich, fried green tomato BLT is amazing. The staff has always been polite and helpful. The overall vibe of the resturant is laid back and comfortable.“

“A thoroughly charming and popular spot. Great menu and excellent attention by staff. The food is ordinarily great. On this evening, the main courses (fish, chicken) were excellent, but the sides (carbs, veggies) were barely warm. Management was very considerate when billing. Definitely going back whenever we're in the area.“

“Tuna tacos and shrimp box were awesome.“

“Always friendly service and delicious food at the Amelia Island location!“

“Wonderful experience. Great food and everyone was incredibly kind.“

“We have eaten here on Sunday for brunch several times. Fabulous service and the food never fails to be delicious no matter what we order. My favorite, French toast, melts in your mouth. My husbands favorite, steak and eggs, is wonderful. Such a nice atmosphere, and wonderful staff! Thanks to all!“

“The white hair guy is horrible! I think his name is Wesley? He yells at the servers! We won’t be back until he is gone! Get rid of him! He’s mean to your staff.“

“Great food and an upbeat, relaxed, laid back atmosphere was made even better today by Caleb, who was not only a great server, but also so nice to be with. Thanks, River Walk.. and a special thank you to Caleb!! The three of us will keep coming back!! : ) 😊🐕“

“If you haven’t made your way to Kitchen 251 on Amelia Island yet, stop what you’re doing and fix that immediately. William and I had the pleasure of dining at Chef Michael’s newly relocated restaurant in Fernandina Beach, and from the moment we walked in, we knew this wasn’t going to be just another night out—it was an experience. The entire staff is simply outstanding. Not just attentive, but genuinely welcoming in a way that sets the tone from the start and carries through the entire evening. You can feel the pride in the room. Now let’s talk about the food… because this is where Chef Michael truly works his magic. Chef Michael has placed his Midas touch across a thoughtfully crafted menu of well-developed, absolutely delicious dishes that can satisfy even the most selective palate. The seafood? Exceptional—fresh, flavorful, and prepared with a level of care that reminds you why this area was once considered the seafood capital of the Southeast. And for those who prefer more traditional fare, the options are just as impressive—something that has been surprisingly hard to find done this well in our area until now. Every dish we experienced was over-the-top delicious, with generous portions that don’t sacrifice quality for quantity (a rare balance these days). You leave satisfied—but already thinking about what you’ll order next time. Kitchen 251 isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a much-needed revival of what dining on Amelia Island should feel like. We’ll absolutely be back… probably sooner than we should admit.“

“Went out to lunch with my friends that I hadn’t seen in a few months to catch up! Our waitress, Sam, was incredible! She was funny, silly, and very attentive! She went above and beyond when my friend accidentally dropped her used fork on her white shirt and we were able to save it from being stained! Thank you, Sam, for making this lunch such a memorable one! 💖“

“Super tasty burger. A local favorite“

“First time visitor- recommend by a local - she was spot on - food was amazing- especially the green beans, best I’ve ever had (and I live in the south), steaks were delicious as well - our waitress Summer was great - very friendly and attentive Would definitely recommend and would definitely come back“

“Agreed with other posts that this place is a hidden gem! There is a fire pit with beautiful views of the 9th hole. You can also play corn hole with the family!

Food is delicious & price is very reasonable. Overall, one of our fav spots on the Omni Amelia Island property.“

“Hi Kenny Rob and I would like to express our gratitude to you and your team for the exceptional service that are group received last evening. The team truly made this event go seamless and their attention to detail was certainly not missed. We look forward to many more special times at Salt Life Fernandina. Rob and Angie Patton“

“Love this bar! Jess and Becca are the best. Quick service. Cold beer. Great atmosphere. My favorite spot!“

“Staying at the Omni and enjoying a few beverages before wrapping up the evening. Kelli provided great recommendations and hospitality for service that livened up the otherwise slow Monday night vibe on 8/24. The drinks were fantastic and her hospitality stood out above and beyond . Good service like Kelli’s is what makes resorts like Omni worthwhile“

“Turkey club had real turkey, a rarity these days! Swordfish sandwich and banana pudding were yummy as well. Worth a stop for sure. Specially brewed beer was slightly bitter but still very good. Loved the flyboy theme, cool if you are into aviation...“

“1st try at this pick-up thing. Using the ap was easier than expected. We had to get home but had hankering for a good reasonably priced steak. Chili's is the only place in this area. Everywhere else is $$$. We live in a condo. So we can't grill our own. This was a perfect option. Our steaks were cooked to perfection. And we got free chips and salsa on top of it all.“

“Server was amazing. Can’t remember her name, but she mentioned she was a teacher. Had amazing energy and was super helpful and it seemed she was running the whole front of house solo.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We absolutely loved Sandbar! The atmosphere was one of my favorite parts. It's laid back, welcoming, and just a great place to relax after spending time at the beach.

I ordered the fried shrimp platter, and when I tell you I've never had fried shrimp and fries that made me immediately want to come back the very next day, I mean it! The shrimp were perfectly cooked, but those fries? I have no idea what y'all season them with, but dear God, never change it. They were hands down some of the best fries I've ever had.

On top of the amazing food, everyone we interacted with was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. We'll definitely be back!“

“Fantastic burgers, friendly staff, and very clean. The best freshly made milk shakes!“

“We enjoyed a wonderful meal outside overlooking the ocean. The food was very good... would have given it 4 1/2 stars instead of just 4 if we could have. Servers were extremely friendly and accommodating. The shrimp I had was perfect. And my husband loved his lobster. We would definitely eat there again. Highly recommend.“

“Great place to work as well“