Dining Options
Food & Drinks
In Amelia Island
Pictured: Sliders Seaside Grill
Taste the Island Life
Our Guide to Amelia Island's Food & Drink Scene
Stay in one of our Amelia Island beach rentals and enjoy easy access to a vibrant dining scene. Savor fresh seafood at waterfront spots, grab gourmet coffee at cozy cafés, or indulge in fine dining with ocean views. From laid-back seafood shacks to craft cocktail bars and local breweries, there’s something for every taste. Whether you crave Southern comfort, international flavors, or farm-to-table fare, Amelia Island’s culinary offerings make your stay unforgettable.
Cafe Karibo
Barefoot's Picks
Our Overall Favorites
Garden Street Bistro
Fun indoor/outdoor restaurant with excellent food
Leddy’s Porch at the Florida House Inn
One of the best weekend brunches on the island
(Limited Hours)
T-Rays
Delicious food served out of a converted gas station
Tortuga Jack’s (Upstairs of Slider’s)
Great beach views and good food
Cafe Karibo
Eclectic restaurant in downtown Fernandina
Wicked Bao
Hidden gem serving Asian food a few blocks north of downtown
Kitchen 251
Some of the island’s best seafood, waterfront deck, and occasional live music
The Patio at 5th & Ash
Mostly outdoors with excellent food
The Boat House
Downtown seafood restaurant with live music
Burlingame
Some of the best food and cocktails on the island
Espana
Best tapas restaurant on the island
The Green Turtle
Mostly outdoor bar with tons of live music
Mocama
Fun brewery a few blocks from downtown
Mermaid Bar
Small cocktail bar in the back of the Florida House Inn
Coffee, Ice Cream & Smoothies
Amelia Island Coffee
Downtown coffee shop
GoJuice
Healthy juices, smoothies, and bowls
Fantastic Fudge
Downtown fudge and ice cream shop
DeNucci’s
Fun ice cream shop a few blocks from the beach
Island Time Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Ice cream and frozen yogurt shop in the heart of downtown
Tasty’s Fresh Burgers and Fries
Downtown burger shop with excellent milkshakes
Hola! Cuban Cafe
Cuban pastries and coffee
Vintage Donuts
Little donut shop in the historic downtown that makes over-the-top donut creations
Holy Grounds Coffee House
Busy coffee shop located by the bridge coming onto the island
Kismet Coffee
Coffee shop located on the south end of the island
Mocama Coffee
Coffee shop located inside Mocama Brewing with plenty of space if you need somewhere quiet
Starbucks
Sometimes you like what you like
Dunkin’
Sometimes you like what you like
Breakfast
Tortuga Jack’s (Upstairs of Slider’s)
Great beach views and good food
Leddy’s Porch at the Florida House Inn
One of the best weekend brunches on the island
(Limited Hours)
T-Rays
Delicious food served out of a converted gas station
Garden Street Bistro
Fun indoor/outdoor restaurant with excellent food
Aloha Bagel
Casual breakfast spot with the best bagels on the island
Go Juice
Healthy juices, smoothies, and bowls
Hola Cafe
Cuban pastries and coffee
1928 Cuban Bistro
Excellent Cuban food
Ms. Carolyn’s
Always busy and always good
Magnolia’s Cafe
Busy little breakfast/lunch spot
Beach Diner
Great traditional breakfast food
Amelia Island Coffee
Great downtown coffee shop with a limited breakfast menu
Lunch
Cafe Karibo
Eclectic lunch spot in downtown Fernandina
The Surf
Good spot for seafood and burgers
4th Street Deli
Excellent sandwich shop downtown
Slider’s Seaside Grill
Beachfront restaurant with frequent live music and a large bar area
Timoti’s Seafood Shak
Fresh seafood from a walk-up counter, located downtown
Tasty’s
Great burger spot with outdoor dining
Garden Street Bistro
Fun indoor/outdoor restaurant with excellent food
T-Rays
Delicious food served out of a converted gas station
Moon River Pizza
Great pizza available by the slice or pie
Hola Cafe
Small Cuban restaurant downtown with a great patio
1928 Cuban Bistro
Excellent Cuban food
Salt Life Food Shack
Tons of outdoor seating with beach views
Salty Pelican
Casual downtown restaurant overlooking the Amelia River
Akari Sushi
Best sushi on the island
Happy Tomato Courtyard Café
Quick lunch spot serving BBQ and sandwiches
Amelia Island Brewing Co.
Downtown brewpub
Down Under Restaurant
Casual waterfront seafood restaurant located under the bridge
Shucker’s
Waterfront seafood/oyster restaurant located just off the island
The Patio at 5th & Ash
Mostly outdoors with excellent food
Baba’s Mediterranean
Local fast-casual Mediterranean food
Scully’s Irish Pub & Eatery
Local Irish pub with indoor seating and a nice outdoor patio
Magnolia Cafe
Busy little breakfast/lunch spot
Take-Out Dinner
Wicked Bao
Hidden gem serving Asian food a few blocks north of downtown
Timoti’s Seafood Shak
Fresh seafood from a walk-up counter, located downtown
Tasty’s
Great burger spot with outdoor dining
Moon River Pizza
Great pizza available by the slice or pie
Arte Pizza
Wood-fired pizza spot located downtown
Akari Sushi
Best sushi on the island
The Loop Pizza Grill
Local NE Florida chain that serves pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and salads
Baba’s Mediterranean
Local fast-casual Mediterranean food
V Pizza
Casual pizza restaurant one block from the beach
Casual Dinner
Cafe Karibo
Eclectic dinner spot with a great courtyard
Brett’s Waterway Café
Charming waterfront restaurant located on a pier downtown
Akari Sushi
Best sushi on the island
Wicked Bao
Hidden gem serving Asian food a few blocks north of downtown
Tasty’s
Great burger spot with outdoor dining
Salt Life Food Shack
Tons of outdoor seating with beach views
The Boat House
Downtown seafood restaurant with live music
The Surf
Good spot for seafood and burgers
Timoti’s Seafood Shak
Fresh seafood from a walk-up counter, located downtown
Down Under Restaurant
Casual waterfront seafood restaurant located under the bridge
Slider’s Seaside Grill
Beachfront restaurant with frequent live music and a large bar area
Shucker’s
Waterfront seafood/oyster restaurant located just off the island
Moon River Pizza
Great pizza that is available by the slice or pie
The Patio at 5th & Ash
Mostly outdoors with excellent food
Mezcal
Excellent downtown Mexican restaurant
Salty Pelican
Casual downtown restaurant overlooking the Amelia River
Cantina Louie
Fun waterfront restaurant serving Mexican Street Food
SandBar
Beachfront restaurant with a wide variety of food options and the largest whiskey selection in NE Florida
Amelia Island Brewing Co
Downtown brewpub
Kitchen 251
Some of the island’s best seafood, waterfront deck, and occasional live music
Arte Pizza
Wood-fired pizza spot located downtown
First Love Brewing
Underrated brewery/pizza restaurant
Bar Zin
Good wine and good food on the south end of the island
Baba’s Mediterranean
Local fast casual Mediterranean food
V Pizza
Casual pizza restaurant one block from the beach
Scully’s Irish Pub & Eatery
Local Irish pub with indoor seating and a nice outdoor patio
Upscale Dinner
Burlingame
Some of the best food and cocktails on the island
Indigo
Wonderful spot downtown with seafood and steaks
David’s Restaurant & Lounge
Great choice for upscale steak and seafood
Espana
Best tapas restaurant on the island
Ciao
Excellent Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown
Bob’s Steak & Chop House
Steakhouse located on the south end of the island
Cucina South
Southern Italian cuisine
Pogo’s Kitchen
“Handmade Modern Cuisine” located towards the south end of the island
Lagniappe
Great mix of steak, seafood, and sandwiches
Baxter’s
Traditional steak and seafood restaurant
In-Home Chef / Experience Dinners
Personal Cuisine
Former Ritz Carlton Chef Alex Jansen will prepare a meal on-site for your group
Smoke ‘N Da Cockpit
Award-winning BBQ and low-country boils prepared onsite for your group
Coastal Hibachi
Hibachi Nolan will cook a full meal for your group with a hibachi show
Personal Cuisine Catering
Bars & Other Places to Grab Drinks
The Green Turtle
Mostly outdoor bar with tons of live music
Mocama
Fun brewery a few blocks from downtown
PJD’s
Downtown beer and wine bar with a fun courtyard
The Palace Saloon
Oldest saloon in Florida and probably the rowdiest on Amelia Island
Mermaid Bar
Small cocktail bar in the back of the Florida House Inn
The Decantery
Wine and cocktail bar downtown
Principal’s Office
Quieter cocktail bar on the edge of downtown
The Boat House
Restaurant and bar with large outdoor patio
Slider’s Seaside Grill
Tiki bar overlooking the ocean with frequent live music
Hammerhead Beach Bar
Dive bar with an ocean view deck
Ash Street Cigar Parlor
Cigar bar located in an old house in the historic downtown area
The Alley
Offshoot of Amelia Island Brewing Co.
SandBar
Beachfront restaurant with a wide variety of food options and the largest whiskey selection in NE Florida
Duck Pinz
Downtown cocktail bar with Duck Pins bowling
David’s Restaurant & Lounge
Great choice for upscale steak and seafood
Brett’s Waterway Café
The outdoor deck is a great place to watch the sunset over the water
Down Under Restaurant
Located under the bridge with an excellent waterfront deck
Kitchen 251
Some of the island’s best seafood, waterfront deck, and occasional live music
Live Music
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The Green Turtle
Mostly outdoor bar with tons of live music
PJD’s
Downtown beer and wine bar with a fun courtyard
The Palace Saloon
Oldest saloon in Florida and probably the rowdiest on Amelia Island
The Boat House
Restaurant and bar with a large outdoor patio
Slider’s Seaside Grill
Tiki bar overlooking the ocean with frequent live music
SandBar
Beachfront restaurant with a wide variety of food options and the largest whiskey selection in NE Florida
The Surf
Good spot for seafood and burgers
Down Under Restaurant
Casual waterfront seafood restaurant located under the bridge
Shucker’s
Waterfront seafood/oyster restaurant located just off the island
Mocama
Fun brewery a few blocks from downtown
The Alley
Offshoot of Amelia Island Brewing Co.
Salt Life Food Shack
Tons of outdoor seating with beach views
Kitchen 251
Some of the island’s best seafood, waterfront deck, and occasional live music
The Patio at 5th & Ash
Mostly outdoors with excellent food
