Came here on a Friday night. Prices are reasonable, $4 for a Coors Light and there were 3 other beers available for $3. There's limited bar seating, only 2 seats total, which is strange however there is plenty of outdoor seating at picnic tables and such so on a nice night seating isnt an issue. Bathrooms are unisex, there are at least 3, 2 of which are outside. Staff was generally friendly although 1 bartender didn't like to give customers back their change. Overall, preferred this to Palace Saloon.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Susan Trew
Great drinks, and great music and bartenders very friendly. Did not eat here
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
christina buschmann
Great place to listen to music
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Teri Stebbins
This place was so much fun! Great bartenders and amazing service! Also live bands which were fabulous. We will be back on our next visit to the island!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ed Boner
The Green Turtle Tavern is one of those places that just feels like the heartbeat of Fernandina Beach. It’s laid-back, fun, and always welcoming whether you’re a local or just passing through. Cold drinks, live music, and a crowd that feels like family — this is what a neighborhood tavern should be.
But what really makes it shine is the service, especially from Esmeralda behind the bar. She’s got a reputation around town for being one of the friendliest and most skilled bartenders you’ll ever meet. Esmeralda knows every drink you can think of — and probably a few you’ve never even heard of — and she makes it look effortless. Beyond the talent, though, it’s her personality that keeps people coming back. She’s quick with a smile, remembers names, and somehow manages to make everyone feel like a regular.
It’s no surprise that Esmeralda has a local following; she’s part of what makes the Green Turtle so special. Add in the great live music, the relaxed outdoor vibe, and the fact that half the town seems to stop by at some point during the week, and you’ve got one of the best hangouts on Amelia Island.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Plyler
Great place had a blast. Bands were great both nights we were there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Marie Corsale
We didn't eat there just went for love music!! Had a great live band and good cocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Anonymous User (Intentionally left blank)
Great bar. Our names still here 6yrs later :) Update: names still there 11yrs later ;)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
judy fitzwater
Great live music
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaiser Zugelhalt
Great music and staff, quintessential Fernadina Beach good times.
Fun live music (unluckily stopped as soon as we sat down) cute fun details throughout the bar. Fun place to meet new people if you’re talkative.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Marstardon
Forgot to close out a 20$ bill was charged 90$ oh well my fault but 70$ tip is crazy.. will never go back
… response to response.. Because I don’t have time for confrontation. easier just not to spend my money there any more and be done with it .. have a good one.
Came here on a Friday night. Prices are reasonable, $4 for a Coors Light and there were 3 other beers available for $3. There's limited bar seating, only 2 seats total, which is strange however there is plenty of outdoor seating at picnic tables and such so on a nice night seating isnt an issue. Bathrooms are unisex, there are at least 3, 2 of which are outside. Staff was generally friendly although 1 bartender didn't like to give customers back their change. Overall, preferred this to Palace Saloon.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Great drinks, and great music and bartenders very friendly. Did not eat here
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great place to listen to music
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This place was so much fun! Great bartenders and amazing service! Also live bands which were fabulous. We will be back on our next visit to the island!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Green Turtle Tavern is one of those places that just feels like the heartbeat of Fernandina Beach. It’s laid-back, fun, and always welcoming whether you’re a local or just passing through. Cold drinks, live music, and a crowd that feels like family — this is what a neighborhood tavern should be.
But what really makes it shine is the service, especially from Esmeralda behind the bar. She’s got a reputation around town for being one of the friendliest and most skilled bartenders you’ll ever meet. Esmeralda knows every drink you can think of — and probably a few you’ve never even heard of — and she makes it look effortless. Beyond the talent, though, it’s her personality that keeps people coming back. She’s quick with a smile, remembers names, and somehow manages to make everyone feel like a regular.
It’s no surprise that Esmeralda has a local following; she’s part of what makes the Green Turtle so special. Add in the great live music, the relaxed outdoor vibe, and the fact that half the town seems to stop by at some point during the week, and you’ve got one of the best hangouts on Amelia Island.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great place had a blast. Bands were great both nights we were there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We didn't eat there just went for love music!! Had a great live band and good cocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great bar. Our names still here 6yrs later :)
Update: names still there 11yrs later ;)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great live music
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great music and staff, quintessential Fernadina Beach good times.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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Awsome place to hangout with friends
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Fun live music (unluckily stopped as soon as we sat down) cute fun details throughout the bar. Fun place to meet new people if you’re talkative.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Forgot to close out a 20$ bill was charged 90$ oh well my fault but 70$ tip is crazy.. will never go back
… response to response..
Because I don’t have time for confrontation.
easier just not to spend my money there any more and be done with it .. have a good one.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Just go for the music
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great outdoor band
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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