27 Best Seafood 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 :)“

“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“

“Tuna tacos and shrimp box were awesome.“

“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.“

“Once again, Dad and I had an amazing lunch at Locals Dockside in St. Marys, Georgia. As returning customers, we can confidently say this place never disappoints. The service was excellent — a special shout-out to Paula for being so friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The food was outstanding: fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. We truly had a great time and always enjoy the relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere here. Locals Dockside continues to be one of our favorite spots, and we look forward to many more visits.“

“The lobster rolls are delicious!“

“We enjoy eating here and are golf cart local. Excellent calamari, and mushroom swiss burger. Friendly and professional staff, great food.“

“Great food & great staff - paella rustica , empanada , flan and Sangria - Muy bien !!!“

“This little restaurant is always fresh. The food is never pre-made. The employees there are always nice and friendly. I have never encountered any rudeness here. And the food is always good!“

“We had such an amazing experience tonight for our daughter’s 17th birthday. They gladly accommodated 11 people in our party! The ambience was absolutely perfect — warm, inviting, and beautifully set. It made the entire evening feel special from the moment we walked in. The food was incredible. Every dish was full of flavor, fresh, and clearly made with care. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. And our waitress… truly beyond outstanding. She was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel so welcome. Honestly one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in a long time. We will definitely be back!“

“We went there for the first time last night since moving to the island. My husband and I both had the same thing we had the crab cake dinner which we absolutely loved. What made our night very special too was our wonderful server Brianna. She is a hard-working young lady that truly tries to please her customers. Extraordinary personality!“

“great outdoor spot downtown w excellent music people couldn’t be nicer“

“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“

“Great service, delicious food“

“We got the seafood boil for 4 and it did not disappoint! Fantastic! And our server was very sweet and attentive!“

“If you know the history of Amelia Island, then you need to stop by Down Under Restaurant to experience their shrimp dishes. The atmosphere and the service was great!“

“Ignore the bad reviews—they are completely unwarranted. The food here is fantastic! Jessica was a fabulous server, and she took great care of us. We had the onion rings and the stuffed flounder, and both were absolutely amazing. Even the homemade sauce was perfect. Honestly, it feels like the negative reviews on here are either from people who don't know good food, or they're just fishing for a free meal. Oh yes the green beans were amazing..Jack would be impressed.“

“Stayed here Saturday night and let me tell you, it was the absolute BEST experience. From check in at the hotel with Chrissy, the amazing clean room that Britney made sure was perfect for us, to the food and drinks at the restaurant and bar. EVERYTHING was amazing. We got to drink and listen to awesome music, had the BEST greasy (come on ya know it’s good) yummy nachos and burger. And an AMAZING server! Chrissy even came and personally checked on us multiple times to make sure we were enjoying ourselves! 10/10 service. Definitely our new vacation spot! And AFFORDABLE! Thank you so much The Surf! Yall are the best!“

“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.“

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

“Always great food and service.“

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

“We had a great meal here the other night. We chose to sit outside under the covered patio which was great because the indoor dining area was little noisy. They brought out complimentary bread and an amuse-bouche to start. We ordered the Bone Marrow and Escargot as our appetizer, which was very tasty. I actually prefer this version over the Escargot option at David's. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and selected some wines to complement our meals. For the entree I ordered the Faroe Island Salmon and my partner ordered the Georges Bank Sea Scallops. He said they were some of the best scallops he's ever had. We finished off the night by ordering the Chocolate Bomb for dessert which was also delicious. It was light and rich, and it came drizzled with a raspberry sauce that really enhanced the flavors overall (I'm a sucker for raspberry). We will definitely be coming back to explore more of the menu.“

“Awesome food and service!!!“

“Love it! Manager is sooooo nice! Server was great too! Lots of food!“

“My Husband and I decided to try this Restaurant. We’re Locals, but we have never stopped in. The parking lot is usually pretty busy, but we wanted seafood. Our waitress Camille was very sweet. She was helpful and attentive. My Husband had the catch of the day, and I had The Seafood Combination. It included crabcake, shrimp, fried fish, orka and fries. We had their Oysters, and they were very good. The Restaurant is large, lots of seating. Indoor and outdoor. Casual setting. Would go back.“

“We came to the OMNI Hotel to celebrate New Year’s, and on January 1st we stopped by this restaurant for dinner. And what can I say? Everything was wonderful.
The view from the restaurant is absolutely beautiful, and the staff working here are simply amazing: warm, attentive, and genuinely pleasant.
But the food deserves special mention.
Please forgive me, I once again failed to take a photo of the full dish, because I started eating immediately ))
The goat cheese and strawberry salad was incredibly fresh, as if everything had just been picked straight from the garden. Crisp, light, and absolutely delicious.
The lobster tail was one of the best I’ve ever had in my life, perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor.
And of course, the key lime pie.
You won’t see it in the photos, because my husband and I shared it and finished it very quickly. In fact, we ordered another one to go for our son. I’m pretty sure he’ll say it’s the best key lime pie he’s ever had.
If you’re staying here, don’t miss this restaurant.
And when it comes to dessert, don’t even hesitate. Order the key lime pie. Or better yet, order two! Haha :))“