50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Fernandina Beach

“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.“

“We had Hola Cuban Cafe cater our Super Bowl Party meal. It was delicious! They exceeded our expectations as far as amount of servings and quality. They were easy to work with and sincerely cared about making the dinner special. Love this restaurant.“

“The peanut butter lovers sundae was to die for! Tasted like peanut butter pie!“

“Excellent bakery, plus everything is Gluten Free. My daughter has Celiac and on her visit home on spring break we stopped in and she LOVED everything. The owner was very friendly and gave my lots of GF recommendations. We will definitely be back!!!“

“Great food, beer, and fun atmosphere!“

“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.“

“Best coffee and friendly people!!“

“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.“

“What an amazing restaurant. Our server Talia (hope we spelled ot correctly) looked after my Hubby's allergy requirement with knowledge & a smile. You have no idea how much that meant we could relax & enjoy the beautiful food! Thank you.
The food was superb & our only complaint was we didn't have room for dessert. Hope to be back soon“

“Tuna tacos and shrimp box were awesome.“

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

“The macarons are so delish! The service is top tier! Love this little jewel of a spot!“

“This place is awesome! The food is delicious, the staff is friendly and the place is so cute. Highly highly recommend!!!!“

“Outstanding menu! Everything fresh! The best Margarita since San Antonio! Excellent service! 5 Stars!“

“We loved the unique touches that make this bar unique. We sat at the bar and were chatting with some of the locals. The bartender was attentive and made some delicious drinks. We got to meet PJ and his dog. Will definitely go back next time we are in town.“

“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.“

“Amazing sandwiches. the staff is welcoming, friendly, and kind Although we are heading home, we definitely be back next visit.“

“The best place in town for coffee!“

“Super fresh. Really delicious. And the kindest people around.“

“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.“

“The lobster rolls are delicious!“

“Great coffee, friendly service, and great atmosphere and location!“

“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 were looking for a place to enjoy breakfast outside. After arriving we were seated without a wait on a sunday morning. The menu choices were perfect. Our server greeted us quickly and brought our coffee. The food arrived in a timely manner. We enjoyed our breakfast and the atmosphere. This will be on our list for a return visit.“

“Nice quaint porch seating. Food was delicious and our server, Ayden, was outstanding!“

“First time customer. Amanda took our orders. She was very welcoming and well versed in the menu options. She helped us pick modifications and add ins for our food. Great music and vibes all around!“

“I recommend the steak and eggs“

“Had an amazing lunch with our friend visiting from Oklahoma. Our server, Heidi took great care of us. Everyone we interacted with was very friendly. Al Motola“

“Summer was an awesome server! Thank you summer“

“Located inside of the Ritz this spot has it all! Great coffee, pastries, cold drinks, deli like food and green juice that has to have bad stuff in it because it tastes far too good for just a healthy juice.
Awesome service that learned your name and drink. A morning highlight during my stay.“

“Scott has done an incredible job with his team, they have all your surfing needs and have a great community outreach program“

“My husband and I decided to give this place a try on a whim for date night. So glad we did! The sushi was fresh, hibachi was wonderful and the staff was very friendly! We will be back!“

“Beer was excellent, music was good bartenders were unfriendly“

“The best Fried Green Tomato Eggs Benedict I have ever had and I am married to a Degreed chef!!! Highly recommend!!!“

“Super tasty burger. A local favorite“

“UPDATE FEOM ONE YEAR AGO:
WOW the food and service has gone downhill. After so.many wonderful meals last season, we have been there 2x this year and both were a disaster. Waitstaff has gone from great to average; food quality (meat) has slipped and the cooking was terrible
Not going back sad to say.....
We were sent to this place by our realtor, Tammy Barnes, for the steak night. It was awesone...so awesome in fact we are going back tonight! The prices are reasonable and entrees are shareable. Desserts are equally great ( word of caution: don't do a take out on the tiara misu and eat it after 830 PM ..we found our that the use real expresso...got to sleep.by about 3AM
But wow, it was good going down! 😆“

“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!“

“Awesome food and service!!!“

“Ordered a take out Alfredo chicken pizza and went in to wait for pickup. Servers were exceptionally kind, restaurant appeared clean, and the customers looked happy to dine there. There was a group of six women sitting together and one appeared to be a regular because the waitress immediately brought her a beer and greeted them - that's good customer care in my opinion.“

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

“Michelle was awesome! She kept us giggling. Only knocking off 1 star because we weren't fans of whatever spice mix was put on the build your own crab boil. Aside from that, food and service was fantastic! Highly recommend. Ask for Michelle!“

“Great food and service! Menu with good variety. Cute ambiance.“

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

“Very good variety on the menu featuring seafood. Shrimp and grits were tasty and filling. Peel and eat Shrimp hit the spot. Giant pretzel was a surprise and good. Good prices, too. Manager named Jerry came by twice. Very friendly and caring of his customers. Large playground for the little ones. Beautiful location on the water. Place was busy but service kept up, so the word has gotten around that it's certainly a good stop on your list to eat.“

“We go to natural slice every time we’re in town but this review is for an employee named Ethan who was kind, welcoming, and went out of his way to make us feel special. He was incredibly polite, attentive, and accommodating, and it so rare to find someone who serves others with such a positive attitude. Looking forward to our next visit, Thank you.“

“This has to be the best sandwich place at least on the Island. Any time we are up that way for lunch, we love this place! Just a quick sandwich place, but they have it covered! Thanks for being the best of Fernandina!“

“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 beef lo mein large meal. 2 x spring rolls and a small rice about 20 dollars. Two people ate it. 3/4 of the food is still there.
There was so much lo mein that I said someone had to sit on this box to close it.
Like that wasnt enough there was so much meat I had to dig up lol mein. And the meat was also good. Not like other places that is like used car tire meat.
If you are in the area and want Asian, this is the place.“

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