20 Best Southern Restaurants near Saint Simons Island

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Porch

Porch Southern • $
549 Ocean Blvd, St Simons Island

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 Superb260 Reviews
Barbara Jean's Southern • $
214 Mallery St, St Simons Island

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fried Chicken
Chicken Fried Steak
The Chocolate Stuff
Try the Crab Cakes
Squash Casserole
Gritter Fritters
Shrimp and Grits
Mashed Potatoes
Coconut Shrimp
She Crab Soup

“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 Superb320 Reviews
Crabdaddy's Seafood Bar Grill Seafood • $$
1217 Ocean Blvd, St Simons Island

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
Green Bean Casserole
Snow Crab Legs Entree
Bread Pudding to Go
Prime Rib Special

“One of the best meals I've eaten in awhile. Every single thing we tried was incredible, from the red snapper to the blackened shrimp to the red beans & rice and bread pudding. Our server (I think her name was Miranda) had the best recommendations and made our meal truly incredible. My husband and I can't stop talking about it. What a fun, indulgent, and celebratory place!“

4.5 Superb366 Reviews
Palmer's Village Cafe Pet Friendly • $
223 Mallery St, St Simons Island

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
Surf Squared
Steak & Eggs
Crab Cake

“Best breakfast/Brunch on the island, the food is always on point.. Service is always great… Maybe a wait because of the demand and limited seating“

4.5 Superb224 Reviews
The Rooftop at Ocean Lodge Mediterranean • $$
935 Beachview Dr, St Simons Island

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.“

3.4 Good150 Reviews
Southern Soul Barbeque Barbecue • $
2020 Demere Rd, St Simons Island

Customers` Favorites

Brisket and Pulled Pork Plate
Ribs and Pulled Pork Platter
Beef Brisket Plate Up
Smoked Chicken Salad
Sauce by the Pint
Smoked Sausage
Mac & Cheese
Smoked Wings
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 Good274 Reviews
Oak Room Gastropubs • $$
100 Retreat Ave, St Simons Island

“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“

4.3 Superb30 Reviews
Gnat's Landing American • $
310 Redfern Village, St Simons Island

Customers` Favorites

Fried Green Tomatoes
Gnat's Jumbo Wings
Blackened Redfish
Vidalia Onion Pie
Peppered Shrimp
Chicken Fingers
Cuban Sandwich
Grilled Veggies
Fried Pickles
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 Good153 Reviews
Bennie's Red Barn American • $$
5514 Frederica Rd, St Simons Island

Customers` Favorites

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

“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 Good207 Reviews
Chicago Jay’s Fish & Chicken Southern •
Altama Plaza Shopping Center, Unit 102, Brunswick - 6.97 miles

“I dont give out 5 stars easy. But this fish ,shrimp plate is amazing. Huge helping. I got the 2 meat combo of shrimp and flounder with fries and coleslaw slaw and a drink. For $24. Brother and sister business. They had their training under their dad ,Jay. This is good food. Worth the drive. Mostly take out but inside eating too. I'LL BE BACK REGULARLY.“

5 Superb1 Reviews
Indigo Coastal Shanty American • $
1402 Reynolds St, Brunswick - 6.26 miles

Customers` Favorites

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

“I’m a very opinionated person and I’m tough to be completely impressed with a restaurant, but this place was awesome. I was at first concerned as my family was would we like the food. Well just to let everyone know if you like trying new stuff or like to experience different food this is the place to go. I’ve never gave a restaurant a 5 thumbs up 👍🏼, but I was so impressed and my 12 year old granddaughter was also as much as my cousin and her 17 year old daughter. The vibe was awesome the waitress and manager made us feel so welcome even the hostess was really friendly. We sat outside and it was so relaxing and cozy. I can’t even brag enough on the food, workers, and the atmosphere there. We are already planning birthday trips and having family join us for the experience. Go try for yourself and have an open mind about the food. We were like ummm not so sure, but the blends were out of this world. ❤️🙌🙌“

4.9 Superb270 Reviews
Sistas' Kitchen Soul Food • $
128 Old Jesup Rd, Brunswick - 7.51 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 ❤️“

4.7 Superb109 Reviews
Marshside Grill Seafood • $
1200 Glynn Ave, Brunswick - 5.22 miles

Customers` Favorites

Steak Sandwich Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes Delivery: No Curbside pickup: No
Fried Shrimp Platter
Shrimp and Scallops
Blackened Grouper
Full Moon Platter
Seafood Platters
Chicken Fingers
Grouper Basket
Brunswick Stew
Fried Veggies

“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 Superb243 Reviews
Ole Times Country Buffet Buffet • $
112 Center Dr, Brunswick - 7.55 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pasta Rice and Steak with Onions Bell Peppers Mushrooms
There Is Bread Pudding Banana Pudding Pecan Pie And
Ribs Shrimp Creamed Corn Baked Beans and Salad
Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
Rib Chicken Leg Macaroni Cheese
Chickensn Rice and Chicken Leg
Chicken and Mac and Cheese
Meatloaf Ribs Beans
Costillas de Cerdo
Friday Night Steak

“I was in Brunswick for a funeral, the repass was held at this restaurant. My wife and I truly enjoyed the meal. The place is very clean and the waitress was very friendly and attentive to our needs. There is a large variety of food choices: meats, vegetables, starches and desserts. The next time we our traveling from Florida going north we plan to definitely stop by Ole Time Country Buffet.“

4.2 Good255 Reviews
Southern Tide Seafood • $$
400 Beach Club Ln #100, Sea Island - 2.8 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp and Grits
Catch if the Day
Fiesta Burger

“This restaurant is amazing. If you get lunch ask for Sarah! And if you are going for dinner ask for Salina. Impeccable service, and environment, and the food was delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant while visiting visiting ST Simon“

3.9 Good38 Reviews
Chicken Salad Chick Chicken • $
495 Canal Rd, Brunswick - 8.35 miles

“They have a nice variety of chicken salad to choose from. I got the Jalapeno Holly because I like spicy foods. As usual, it was delicious. I got one scoop and it comes with some crackers, a dill pickle spear and a little yummy shortbread cookie. If you want something outside of the usual fast food choices, check them out!“

3.9 Good61 Reviews
The Wharf Seafood • $$
371 Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island - 7.3 miles

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

“Beautiful view within walking distance from Jeckyl Island Resort - good food, great service! (especially Kat!!) Great choice for lunch for the family - they are great with kids!!“

3.9 Good316 Reviews
Shane's Rib Shack Barbecue • $
315 Village At Glynn Pl, Brunswick - 6.76 miles

Customers` Favorites

Rib \u0026 Chicken Plate
Rib & Chicken Plate
Sweet Potato Fries
Chicken Tenders
Baby Back Ribs
Grilled Chicken
Cheeseburger
Peach Cobbler
Potato Salad
French Fries

“2025- 3star
I don’t understand why you’d put a cold coleslaw and potato salad on the bottom of the container and put hot ribs on top it… so you made the hot items a lil cooler but made the cold items warm… there was a bag to put the cold stuff in, away from the hot items, so why????? Please don’t mix cold and hot… not everyone eats the food in the car.
There has been a few mistakes lately.
Yesterday she did not even get her coleslaw.
Very disappointing …

2023
4Star- They were friendly. Super Fast! The food was good… really good… just one thing.. they did not give me any sauce for my pulled pork. Every other restaurant gives you their sweet stuff or ask you. That was a major let down! I didn’t know I had to ask. I would think it’s common to give it. Sauce is always given.“

3.8 Good74 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
I-95 &, US-341, Brunswick - 8.93 miles

Customers` Favorites

Country Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Plus Green Beans
The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Fried Chicken and Macaroni and Cheese
Cheesecake Filled Pancake Breakfast
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Wild Maine Blueberry Pancakes
Momma's Pancake Breakfast
Fried Chicken Tenderloins
Grilled Chicken Tenders
Cracker Barrel Sampler

“We travel and stop frequently at cracker barrel This mornings breakfast bacon was u dercooked which is usually not the case. On the other hand the cinnamon roll pie was delicious.“

4 Good367 Reviews
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen American • $$
551 Canal Rd, Brunswick - 8.24 miles

Customers` Favorites

Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Honey Butter Croissants
Cheddar's Trio Sampler
Chips & Homemade Queso
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Country Fried Chicken
Santa Fe Spinach Dip
Loaded Baked Potato
Country Fried Steak

“stopped in for some dinner with my wife. our server was deanna and i just have to say, our experience was top tier with her great customer service and she just had the best personality! the food was good, our service was better! all in all, my wife and i had a great experience. if you stop by, i highly recommend asking if deanna can be your server, i promise you won’t be disappointed!“

3.9 Good336 Reviews