26 Best American Restaurants in Fernandina Beach

“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. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

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

“I recommend the steak and eggs“

“Good service and a beautiful scenery. Very enjoyable“

“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.“

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

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

“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“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“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“

“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...“

“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.“

“Amazing view! Staff was friendly but we waited a while to be seated we didn't get napkins or condiments that were on everybody else's table, the fis my partner order was fried way to hard it was very hard to eat. But the view was amazing“