Restaurant Advisor | Tom Haas | The Haaspitality Group
$$ • Seafood
Hours:
4924 1st Coast Hwy #11, Fernandina Beach
(904) 321-0751
About Restaurant Advisor | Tom Haas | The Haaspitality Group
Recent Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The Haaspitality Group's Bar Zin offers a delightful dining experience under the oak trees on Amelia Island. The menu features delicious dishes like fried oysters, seared sea scallops, and halibut with shrimp. Guests can enjoy great cocktails and superb service from the accommodating staff, making it a favorite spot for fresh food and generous portions. Bar Zin is known for its lively ambiance, though some guests have noted it can be quite loud. The restaurant is highly recommended for its fantastic food, including the "bang bang shrimp," crispy brussels sprouts, and delectable desserts like the gluten-free lemon sorbet.
The food and service are excellent, and the staff is attentive, always refilling drinks when needed. The menu offers a variety of delicious options, including the mushroom risotto, which is a customer favorite, and the crab-encrusted snapper over risotto, praised for its freshness. Among the desserts, the key lime pound cake is warm and full of flavor. Recent visitors enjoyed dishes like the redfish special topped with lobster etouffee and the meatloaf, which they found outstanding. Beignets are also a popular choice if guests are not too full.
However, some guests noticed the noise level can be quite high, making it hard to have a relaxed conversation, even with tasty food. Despite this, many find the restaurant charming, with warm and welcoming owners, and excellent service from staff like Patrick. Overall, Bar Zin remains a highly recommended spot for great food and a lively atmosphere.