The Lobby Bar @ The Ritz Carlton Amelia Island

Smoke old fashioned is at absolutely amazing!

Mediocre and disappointing. The head chef has his head so far up his own pompous ego that he thinks this is serviceable. Soggy rice, ugly cuts of fish, and a weak attempt at being genuine. Worse than this great offense to Japan is the piss poor attempt at a boricua roll. Waste of time, waste of cash.

Save your money! Better off staying at a Motel 6 and buying sushi from 7/11 than having to sit through this disappointing waste of a dining experience.

I have always heard that The Lobby Bar has the best sushi in town. So when my mom and I had a spa day on Mother’s Day, I decided to stop in and finally try some sushi. Firstly, we were given some excellent complimentary snacks of mixed Japanese-inspired snacks, pretzels, and nuts, cheese crisps, and mixed olives and gherkins. We ordered Fernandina Roll, Creamy Crab Roll, and Sashimi Platter. I don’t mind paying top dollars for excellent food, but the sushi was pretty average. The sashimi, on the other hand, tasted pretty clean and fresh. My favorite amongst them was the Hamachi, which was rich, fatty, silky, melt-in-your-mouth goodness. I can probably eat a whole platter of those! I wanted to love this place, but there are so many others to try. Loved the servers’ friendliness and attentiveness!

Javar is a great server. Quick and attentive service and he is funny. Really appreciate him and the resort team.

All around exactly what you expect from the Ritz. Some of the best sushi I’ve eaten. Kevin and his staff are amazing. The bartenders, Jill, Sigrid, Cody, Gena, and Julie are all great!

We’ve been coming to the lobby bar for sushi inside the Ritz-Carlton at Amelia Island for the past four years, visiting around the same time each year. Unfortunately, this visit left us deeply disappointed.

The quality has noticeably declined compared to previous years. The rice-to-fish ratio in the rolls was off, with far too much rice overwhelming the fish. Additionally, the texture of the rice was mush, rather than sticky rice. The shrimp was overly chewy and lacked the fresh, tender texture we’ve come to expect from a high-end establishment like this. The bao buns were dry and we had to request additional honey hoisin sauce.

The drinks and service were average—not bad, but nothing special either, which was surprising given the Ritz-Carlton’s usual standards.

On a positive note, the tuna was fresh and flavorful, but it was one of the few highlights of the meal.

It’s disappointing to see such a drop in standards, especially at a place we’ve consistently loved. We truly hope they address these issues, as this was far from the exceptional experience we’ve come to associate with the Ritz-Carlton brand.

I LOVE the surf and turf sushi! It is a treat for special occasions!

We always come for the sushi at the Lobby bar , hubby’s fave if the nigiri platter and I come for the Fernandina roll or the Amelia roll. This is the local favorite. Locally sourced and fresh always . The atmosphere is very relaxing as it is facing the ocean. They have live music playing in the evenings. Our server Jamie is the best . We come for her I should say because she is very pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu, very accurate in taking orders and efficient in delivering our meal . I would ask for her . The manager Kristina is the best ! She stays busy making sure all the guests are in their best comfort and orders are on point . She is very friendly as well and makes you feel right at home . Ambience is amazing from sunrise to sunset as the bar is oceanfront .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Amelia Roll

The Lobby Bar is more than a bar. One of the best sushi spots on the island, and they always have live music and some of the best signature cocktails. Looking for an upscale vibe, the lobby bar is your destination!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Edamame, Amelia Roll

Carson was an absolutely fantastic server and made our stay at the Ritz special. Thank you so much!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The customer service is amazing at this resort! They went above and beyond to help us with our needs. Not only do they treat their guests great, but vendors! My family also spent a few days at the resort and made so many wonder memories because of the staff. Their pool is relaxing and offers an area perfect for kids. So many wonderful memories were made here and we will definitely be coming back.

Yep, it is as good as everyone says. We had the famous smoky old fashioned and sushi. It was our of this world! Only giving it 4 stars because I thought that since this was the Ritz the place was going to be more luxurious but instead it felt a bit outdated. The hotel is currently under renovation, so hopefully this area will also get an upgrade.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of my favorite places to get a smoked old fashioned.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great bar and atmosphere. Welcoming. Food was excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Soooooo good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5