15 Best Southern Restaurants near Jekyll Island

The Wharf Seafood • $$
371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island

Customers` Favorites

Oysters on the Half Shell
Coastal Shrimp & Grits
Wharf Seafood Chowder
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fish & Chips Basket
Low Country Boil
The Wharf Burger
Mahi Fish Tacos
Seafood Platter
Fish & Chips

“Great food and service! Highly recommend!“

3.9 Good641 Reviews
Indigo Shanty American • $$
1402 Reynolds Street, Brunswick - 7.09 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Green Tomato Sandwich
Georgia Peach Pound Cake
Point Loma Fish Sandwich
Plantain Chips Guacamole
Bahamian Chicken Curry
Sesame Crusted Catfish
Chocolate Bread Pudding
Pimento Cheeseburger
Sweet Potato Fries
Charleston Sauté

“Food was fantastic and the service was awesome!!!“

4.9 Superb314 Reviews
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Porch Southern • $
549 Ocean Blvd, St Simons Island - 4.46 miles

Customers` Favorites

Hot Mother Clucker Chicken Sandwich
PVC Pimento Cheese Grits
Fried Catfish Platter
Nashville Hot Chicken
Chicken and Waffles
Maple Baked Beans
Nashville Chicken
Mac \u0026 Cheese
Brussels Sprouts
Banana Pudding

“So good! Everything we had was delicious, service was extremely fast and the Frose (frozen Rosé was delicious!“

4.5 Superb247 Reviews
Barbara Jean's Southern • $$
214 Mallery St, St Simons Island - 4.38 miles

Customers` Favorites

BJ Salad and a 7 Oz Crabcake
Fried Catfish Dinner
Chicken Fried Chicken
The Chocolate Stuff
Chicken Fried Steak
Try the Crab Cakes
Squash Casserole
Shrimp and Grits
Gritter Fritters
Mashed Potatoes

“Best restaurant in Georgia Everything on the menu is fresh, delicious, healthy and reasonably priced. I live on Saint Simons Island and eat there almost every day. Everyone from the management to the staff are hard-working, friendly and do a fantastic job. If you give it a try it will be your favorite restaurant. You will not be disappointed and Barbara Jean and Jim Barta Will see to it that you are super satisfied.“

4.4 Superb316 Reviews
Sistas' Kitchen | Soul Food Soul Food • $
128 Old Jesup Rd, Brunswick - 10.4 miles

Customers` Favorites

Steam Cabbage Corn Bread and Pig Feet
Baked Chicken Macaroni Cheese
Peach Cobbler
Fried Chicken

“Stopped in on the way home from Mountain Pleasant, SC to Mississippi. We cannot say enough of good things about this place!!! Amazing home cooked food and the service was excellent as well ❤️“

4.8 Superb120 Reviews
Crabdaddy's Seafood Bar Grill Seafood • $$
1217 Ocean Blvd, St Simons Island - 5 miles

Customers` Favorites

Red Snapper with a Roasted Red Pepper and Jalapeno Cream Sauce
Teriyaki Steak and Scallops
Crabdaddys Shrimp and Grits
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Crabdaddys Bread Pudding
Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
Snow Crab Legs Entree
Green Bean Casserole
Bread Pudding to Go
Prime Rib Special

“It is our first time as a family here in St. Simon’s island and our first time at Crabdaddy’s. I wanna shout out to our superb waitress Bella! She was amazing, lovely and took great care of us and made our experience there the best! Always on point with the refills and anything we needed! My mom had the blackened shrimp with grits, my step-dad had the seafood pasta and I had grilled shrimp with mashed potatoes and crab cakes. Props to the chef because that food was BOMBIN’! The crab cakes were the best I’ve ever eaten along with the dill sauce! My mom found the portion sizes for the shrimp and grits to be just right for her. While my step-dad didn’t care for the sauce in the pasta, he enjoyed it overall. Thank you Crabdaddy’s for a classy and 5-Star seafood dining experience!🦀🩷✨“

4.5 Superb406 Reviews
Palmer's Village Cafe Pet Friendly • $
223 Mallery St, St Simons Island - 4.42 miles

Customers` Favorites

Buddy's Banana Pudding Pancakes
Challah Bread French Toast
Maple Bacon French Toast
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Build Your Own Biscuit
Cafe Shrimp & Grits
Biscuits and Gravy
Eggs Benedict
Surf Squared
Steak & Eggs

“Outstanding! My favorite dinner restaurant on the island.“

4.5 Superb274 Reviews
Marshside Grill Seafood • $$
1200 Glynn Avenue, Brunswick - 6.54 miles

Customers` Favorites

Steak Sandwich Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes Delivery: No Curbside pickup: No
Fried Shrimp Platter
Shrimp and Scallops
Fried Combo Platter
Full Moon Platter
Blackened Grouper
Seafood Platters
Marsh Fire Shrimp
Grouper Fingers
Chicken Fingers

“The Glynn Academy Girl's Golf Team won the 6A State Championship on Tuesday, May 17, at the Jekyll Island Golf Club. They chose to celebrate together at Marshside afterwards. Once the waitress/owner found out they were State Champs, they put all of their meals on the house. What a super generous thing for them to do to show their support for their local High School! Thank you Marshside & Go Terrors!“

4.3 Superb254 Reviews
Southern Soul Barbeque Barbecue • $
2020 Demere Rd, St Simons Island - 6.11 miles

Customers` Favorites

Brisket and Pulled Pork Plate
Ribs and Pulled Pork Platter
Beef Brisket Plate Up
Smoked Chicken Salad
Mac \u0026 Cheese
Sauce by the Pint
Smoked Sausage
Brisket Chili
French Fries
Potato Salad

“The food is exquisite! I always stock up on sauce and ribs when I’m in SSI. My go to BBQ spot for many, many years!“

4.2 Good326 Reviews
Southern Tide Seafood • $$
400 Beach Club Ln #100, Sea Island - 8.27 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp and Grits
Catch if the Day
Fiesta Burger

“Nice beachfront place with mediocre food and solid service. Shrimp were fine, fish was mushy, and fried oysters were a soggy clump. Fries were ok, coleslaw slaw was fine but small portion, for $52. Lots of better places to go! Deviled eggs were very heavy with closing pimento cheese spread. Drinks are good, but $18 to $20. Skippable.“

4.1 Good40 Reviews
Oak Room Gastropubs • $$
100 Retreat Ave, St Simons Island - 4.5 miles

“What a wonderful treat dining in The Lodge at Sea Island Oak Room was for my wife and I. We stopped in on a slow post-Thanksgiving weekday evening and were treated to a wonderful delicious dinner. Our server Cericka was excellent. We were seated quickly by the hostess and ordered two Prosecco's. We enjoyed a delicious mini biscuits with bacon butter appetizer. My wife ordered a wonderful 6oz filet with Boursin whipped potatoes, roasted autumn veggies, and scallion steak sauce. I ordered the blackened Redfish with crab fried rice, green gumbo, and pickled Okra. Both entrees were served hot and were delicious. Bon Appetit“

4 Good29 Reviews
The Rooftop at Ocean Lodge Resort Mediterranean • $$
935 Beachview Dr, St Simons Island - 4.65 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pecan Crusted Redfish
Fried Green Tomatoes
Blackened Scallops
Key Lime Pie
Fries

“Finally went to The Ocean Lodge last night with my great friend, and we were both so pleasantly surprised. The views are simply spectacular, and to be honest the food,music, and drinks were totally amazing! I was expecting very little with the food and the service, but it was phenomenal. I was very impressed and can’t wait to go back.“

3.6 Good173 Reviews
Shane's Rib Shack Barbecue • $
315 Village At Glynn Pl, Brunswick - 10.57 miles

Customers` Favorites

Loaded Buffalo Shack Fries
Rib \u0026 Chicken Plate
Rib & Chicken Plate
Sweet Potato Fries
Kids Cheeseburger
Traditional Wings
Chicken Tenders
Baby Back Ribs
Grilled Chicken
French Fries

“I have been coming here for a few months
the food is great and the service is always great!
they always have a pleasant inviting nature as soon as you walk in. you can tell it’s a family owned restaurant. i would definitely recommend this establishment! they definitely deserve more stars!“

3.7 Good81 Reviews
Gnat's Landing American • $
310 Redfern Village, Saint Simons Island - 6.28 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Dill Pickle Chips
Fried Green Tomatoes
Gnat's Jumbo Wings
Blackened Redfish
Vidalia Onion Pie
Grilled Veggies
Chicken Fingers
Peppered Shrimp
Cuban Sandwich
Fish Sandwich

“We had a cocktail, French fries that we a cross between potato chips and French fries, salad, patty melt. All very good with great attention from staff.“

3.9 Good178 Reviews
Bennie's Red Barn American • $$
5514 Frederica Road, Saint Simons Island - 9.48 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cowboy Cut Ribeye Steak with Baked Potato
Broiled Seafood Platter
Fried Chicken
Broiled Shrimp
Peach Cobbler
Fried Oysters
Key Lime Pie
Fried Shrimp
Onion Rings
House Salad

“Come to Bennies red barn best steak in all of Brunswick ga !!! Come get you a raccoon it’s a delicious dessert with some nice brandy in it !!!!“

3.8 Good218 Reviews