22 Best Seafood Restaurants in Fernandina Beach

“Tuna tacos and shrimp box were awesome.“

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

“Great food & great staff - paella rustica , empanada , flan and Sangria - Muy bien !!!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

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

“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“

“Always great food and service.“

“Great service and food. Fun atmosphere. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“We got the seafood boil for 4 and it did not disappoint! Fantastic! And our server was very sweet and attentive!“

“If you know the history of Amelia Island, then you need to stop by Down Under Restaurant to experience their shrimp dishes. The atmosphere and the service was great!“

“We've been going to The Surf Restaurant for many years and the place has had its ups and downs. We hadn't been there in a long time. But on a recent Sunday evening, our favorite restaurants weren't open, so we thought we'd give The Surf another try. It was great! We had the fried shrimp dinner -- a generous serving of perfectly cooked wild-caught shrimp, and the side dishes were very good, too. Our server was excellent, friendly and attentive. Another employee checked on us whenever she was nearby, and we were impressed by the attention and service we received. The beer was icy cold and our dinners made us happy, including good prices. We will be going back to The Surf!“

“We had a great meal here the other night. We chose to sit outside under the covered patio which was great because the indoor dining area was little noisy. They brought out complimentary bread and an amuse-bouche to start. We ordered the Bone Marrow and Escargot as our appetizer, which was very tasty. I actually prefer this version over the Escargot option at David's. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and selected some wines to complement our meals. For the entree I ordered the Faroe Island Salmon and my partner ordered the Georges Bank Sea Scallops. He said they were some of the best scallops he's ever had. We finished off the night by ordering the Chocolate Bomb for dessert which was also delicious. It was light and rich, and it came drizzled with a raspberry sauce that really enhanced the flavors overall (I'm a sucker for raspberry). We will definitely be coming back to explore more of the menu.“

“Awesome food and service!!!“

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

“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 came to the OMNI Hotel to celebrate New Year’s, and on January 1st we stopped by this restaurant for dinner. And what can I say? Everything was wonderful.
The view from the restaurant is absolutely beautiful, and the staff working here are simply amazing: warm, attentive, and genuinely pleasant.
But the food deserves special mention.
Please forgive me, I once again failed to take a photo of the full dish, because I started eating immediately ))
The goat cheese and strawberry salad was incredibly fresh, as if everything had just been picked straight from the garden. Crisp, light, and absolutely delicious.
The lobster tail was one of the best I’ve ever had in my life, perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor.
And of course, the key lime pie.
You won’t see it in the photos, because my husband and I shared it and finished it very quickly. In fact, we ordered another one to go for our son. I’m pretty sure he’ll say it’s the best key lime pie he’s ever had.
If you’re staying here, don’t miss this restaurant.
And when it comes to dessert, don’t even hesitate. Order the key lime pie. Or better yet, order two! Haha :))“