34 Best American Restaurants near St. Marys

“Great food and an upbeat, relaxed, laid back atmosphere was made even better today by Caleb, who was not only a great server, but also so nice to be with. Thanks, River Walk.. and a special thank you to Caleb!! The three of us will keep coming back!! : ) 😊🐕“

“Love this bar! Jess and Becca are the best. Quick service. Cold beer. Great atmosphere. My favorite spot!“

“Server was amazing. Can’t remember her name, but she mentioned she was a teacher. Had amazing energy and was super helpful and it seemed she was running the whole front of house solo.“

“We had an amazing dinner! The menu is small and seasonal, but the fish chowder and steak frites we enjoyed were delicious! The service was excellent as well! Highly recommend if you’re in Fernindina Beach!“

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

“Great lunch today, and our server Denicka was super friendly and amazingly attentive! Would highly recommend the food here, the slaw was just how I like it and the smoked turkey was delicious.“

“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“

“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.“

“Great!!“

“I recommend the steak and eggs“

“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.“

“Plus my seating staff and waitress was very nice helpful even though she was very busy. She still came to me a quarterly asked me if I needed help. She was very nice very helpful and the guy that seated me he came over to help and accommodate to see if she needed help/see if I needed help with anything the food was delicious. Whoever the cook was the food was great. My steak was made the right way, I drank tasted good. It was nice and peaceful and it wasn’t too cold and it wasn’t too hot.“

“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.“

“Tuna tacos and shrimp box were awesome.“

“First time here and was very very pleased. Amber V. Was a great waitress who ensured my whole table was covered and answered any questions. The rest of the staff was great and polite. Even when my 2yr old was doing his thing they were not rude like other places. Def going to come back at a later date.“

“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.“

“The service is always very good! Madison is a very good server! I would recommend checking it out!“

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

“I have been eating here since i was a kid and still has the same great food and welcoming atmosphere that i have always enjoyed with my family ! sam is 100% my favorite !! she makes sure to take good care of us and always has a smile !!

p.s. i got the stuffed hashbrowns 😌“

“We loved our experience at this IHOP in Kingsland, GA. Our waiter, Erica, did an amazing job. She attended us a soon as she could and gave us to go drinks which we loved for our long car ride. Our food was really good, didn’t get any photos but it looked amazing. Would recommend this breakfast place and having an attendee like Erica! ❤“

“Super tasty burger. A local favorite“

“I love the Kingsland Cracker Barrel , HOWEVER, last night’s takeout meal was disappointing. Asked for white gravy on my mashed potatoes but got NO gravy. Pinto beans were very dry with no liquid at all. Dumplings were also dry. Hopefully, my next order will be up to CB standards ….“

“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“

“So, this is a great local dive bar and we love it. Great bar food, think wings, burgers, ice cold beer, and great service. If your in that kinda mood, swing by, belly up to the bar and enjoy. Nothing fancy and they ain't tryin to be. Sometimes all we want is a simple bar, and OBX does that very well... See y'all at the bar...“

“Ms. Debra P. did an awesome job serving our party of seven. She was very friendly, courteous and helpful. The food was excellent and price also. Facilities were clean, only the main dining area needs a little brighter lighting. Will definitely return to this location. I am disappointed that they don't offer a military discount to active and retired service men/women. The Dardens can do better than that🙂‍↔“

“I am definitely a Waffle House fan… this has to be the best food, environment, and people around this town. Hands down the best Waffle House I have ever visited and the best employees I have had the pleasure of sharing a building with. Happy, upbeat, friendly, prompt and clean food!! I couldn’t have asked for a better late night meal. Thank you 😊“

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We absolutely loved Sandbar! The atmosphere was one of my favorite parts. It's laid back, welcoming, and just a great place to relax after spending time at the beach.

I ordered the fried shrimp platter, and when I tell you I've never had fried shrimp and fries that made me immediately want to come back the very next day, I mean it! The shrimp were perfectly cooked, but those fries? I have no idea what y'all season them with, but dear God, never change it. They were hands down some of the best fries I've ever had.

On top of the amazing food, everyone we interacted with was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. We'll definitely be back!“

“The waitress was Great don’t remember her name but the serves was excellent the food was Amazing and the waitress told us that our tab was covered by a gentleman setting at the bar! So just wanted to say Thank You very much we had a great time and your generosity was much appreciated ❣️“

“Was introduced to this place while visiting family. It's very easy to see why they (our family) love this place. We love it just as much. Everyone is so friendly and the food and service is top notch. Karaoke is awesome when available. Can't wait to visit again soon.“

“1st try at this pick-up thing. Using the ap was easier than expected. We had to get home but had hankering for a good reasonably priced steak. Chili's is the only place in this area. Everywhere else is $$$. We live in a condo. So we can't grill our own. This was a perfect option. Our steaks were cooked to perfection. And we got free chips and salsa on top of it all.“

“Nice way to keep going at 5:00am“

“Fantastic burgers, friendly staff, and very clean. The best freshly made milk shakes!“

“Great place to work as well“

“the bbq there is always great. cannot wait to get back there next week!“