The Island Grille

Had a wonderful Thanksgiving buffet today. Food was amazing! Staff was friendly and welcoming. Overall, a great time.

Excellent crab legs!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Dip, Crab Cake Duo

A gem. Food was great..staff was welcoming.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Scallop Grits

Great food and an awesome bartender.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Key Lime Martini Glass

Went on October 20th (yesterday) was asked by the host if we had a reservation. We did not as we had just got into town and even though reservations were recommended (not required) we were set at a table. A lady greeted us with waters. We set for an additional 30 minutes and no one came to get a drink order or food order we left. We had an amazing experience down the road at Bahia

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Amazing food and service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Dip, Fresh Catch

The restaurant itself is a little tight on the inside but once you get past that (and you should) you will have some amazing seafood! Their new menu has wonderful options for everyone (pork, seafood, and steak) and each entree comes with preselected sides.

We had the scallops for an appetizer. One of our entrees was the Pork Osso Bucco and the other was the Shrimp & Scallop Grits. All three were amazing.

The wait staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp & Scallop Grits

This place far exceeded my expectations. The food was fresh and served to perfection The crab dip is a must. The ribeyes were cooked to perfection. The shrimp and scallops were amazing. Katie made sure my food allergies were tended to with care. I wish I could give them more than a 5 star rating.

Dietary restrictions: I have a gluten and soy allergy and extra care was taken Absolutely amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Dip, Flatbread, Shrimp and Scallop Grits, Shrimp & Scallop Grits, Crab Cake Duo

First, need to compliment the wait staff. They were great! Overall very attentive. However, food here leaves a bit to be desired. Special was a seared tuna dish with a pepper purée on top. The opportunity to serve something fresh and colorful was squandered. The fish was dry and rubbery, and while not overdone, was covered with a thin layer of an impotent green paste. Duck confit with risotto tasted like chicken ‘n’ rice! Would be comforting in another context. Ordered a bottle of red, was served too warm. Wouldn’t recommend unless you have no other options.

Unfortunately this one did not hit the mark. Service was great, no complaints. Sat down quickly, they were accommodating.

Food... ordered the kids Mac n Cheese. It was no exaggeration a Kraft box of Mac n cheese, there's no mistaking it. I was amazed that a restaurant of this price per person would stoop that low.

The Seafood scampi had an ok amount of seafood but was not cooked enough. Pasta was overcooked. The sauce was bland and basically all just butter. Not worth $35.

Crab cake was big chunks and little filler which is a big plus! Usually it's the other way around. Just not much flavor to it.

Grits... bland not worth $35.

Could be a good spot with its hidden space, and local feel with about a dozen tables but the food itself doesn't pack the flavor, at least on this night.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Scallop Grits

Great restaurant. Exception food and service. Have never been disappointed all the times we have gone. One of my go to restaurants at the beach.

Parking: Plenty of spots across the street.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Dip, Key Lime Pie

Hands down the best food I have had here on the island. Lucy our server was amazing!! Everything about this restaurant is a 10/10.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brioche Loaf with Honey Sriracha Butter, Fresh Catch, IG Filet

2024 The key lime pie had almost no crust. We mentioned it and the server brought another just the same as the last one. We ordered steaks cooked medium and got medium rare. The next night we came we asked for the booth in the back corner as it was our anniversary. We were told it was taken. The entire time we were there the host used the booth as a work area. We asked for 2 cups of soup. The server brought one. We waited for the second cup and by that time the entrees came. Again we had to wait for a to go box. Hope next year is better.
2023 Food is excellent. It is very loud and crowded due to close placement of tables. Servers get very close and not very pleasant looking at their behinds. Very cold in the back corner. Love the food and BOGO nights.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Best food, great atmosphere, great service! Lucy was excellent and so friendly!! We will definitely make this a must stop each and every time we are in Atlantic Beach!! ❤️

Really good food served in a very small space. Go knowing what you're getting into and you will have a good time. I can't really recommend the crap cakes as there is too much filler.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 3