|
St. Simons Island Dining, Restaurants and Places to Eat on St Simons
NEW - Read the Webmaster's Review. A personal, biased sampling and critique of the Golden Isle's finest restaurants and dining experiences. And take my word for it, I'm a picky S.O.B.
St Simons American Cuisine
Blackwater Grill
260 Redfern Village, St. Simons Island,GA 31522
912.634.6333
Traditional flavors of the Coastal South - freshly prepared dishes from kitchens up and down the southern coastline including the Tidewater, Charleston and Savannah areas and continuing all the way to New Orleans for some spicy cajun favorites. Menu items include a Low Country Boil, island seafood specialties, soups, gumbo and incredibly delicious Cajun Rubbed Ribs. Sun - Thu, 5PM - 9PM; Fri - Sat, 5PM - 10PM.
Chelsea Restaurant
1226 Ocean Boulevard, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-2047
"St. Simons' preferred restaurant," this fine dining restaurant offers the best prime rib available, as well as rack of lamb, fresh seafood specials, great pasta dishes, and U.S. prime steaks, all served in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. They are open nightly for dinner and reservations are recommended.
Frederica House, The
3611 Frederica Road, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-6789
Located in a building which was built with white cedar logs originally used as fencing timbers to corral huge cypress logs floated from the Florida swampland, this restaurant is open nightly for dinner and has a unique dining atmosphere. An array of fresh seafood, steaks, chicken, pastas, and delicious desserts are on the menu, complemented by an extensive wine list.
Island Rock Cafe
303 Mallery Street, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-634-1140
A casual bar and grill that offers wonderful outdoor seating and serves an array of salads, sandwiches, steaks, pasta dishes, and seafood daily for lunch and dinner. Live entertainment is also provided at various times.
J. Mac's Island Restaurant
407 Mallory Street, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-634-0403
This cool, classy, fine dining restaurant offers a menu of fresh seafood, lamb (seasonal), soft shell crab (seasonal), lobster, steaks, and pasta dishes plus features a piano and martini bar that offers a wide range of fine wines and after dinner drinks. They are open Monday through Saturday for dinner only. Twilight specials are featured from 5:30 to 6:15 Monday through Thursday.
Redfern Cafe
200 Redfern Village, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-2815
A gourmet dining restaurant that is open nightly for dinner and features dishes such as rack of lamb, seafood, veal, and pasta on the menu. They also feature bouillabaisse on Friday evenings and outdoor dining is available.
St Simons Bar-B-Que
Beachcomber BBQ & Grill
1228 Ocean Boulevard, St. Simons Island, GA 31525
912-634-5699
The only barbecue joint on St. Simons Island, this restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner and specializes in delicious smoked, barbecued, and grilled chicken, ribs, and pork, as well as hamburgers, hot dogs, and freshly squeezed lemonade.
St Simons Bistro
Blue Water Bistro
115 Mallery Street, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-7007
Housed in the original First Bank since 1991, this charming and popular oceanside bistro is open nightly for dinner and serves large portions of superbly prepared food such as delicious seafood, beef, poultry, lamb, and pasta dishes. Open Monday through Friday for Happy Hour, 4-7.
Delaney's Bistro
3415 Frederica Road, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-1330
Enjoy fresh seafood, chicken dishes, certified Black Angus beef, luscious salads, sauteed crab cakes, fettuccine dishes, and much more while at this bistro that offers distinctive beers, wines, and liquors to complement your meal. They are open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner.
St Simons Cafes
Cafe Frederica
10 Sylvan Drive, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-6777
Serving breakfast all day, this unique cafe specializes in Eggs Benedict, chipped beef, and deviled crab and they are open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Dressner's Village Cafe
223 Mallery Street, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Located in St Simons pier village
912-634-1217
Family owned and operated since 1988, this cafe serves breakfast all day and offers dishes such as made-from-scratch biscuits, hamburgers, salads, homemade soups and chilis, and sandwiches on fresh bread made by Jacksonville's Village Bread Market. They are open daily for breakfast and lunch.
Dressner's Village Cafe Webmaster's Review: B+
Breakfast all day (or at least til 2:00pm, which is closin' time)
Pancakes, juice, eggs, toast, bacon - Yummy! The Webmaster can't really judge this one because I chose to sleep in and I skipped breakfast, so I can't give it an "A" until this picky tongue has tasted it personally. However, the Webmaster's Chief Honeypie and Food Taster testified that it was excellent. And who doesn't like a good, simple down-home breakfast? And if She likes it, that's all that really matters. 'Nuff said.
Fourth of May Cafe & Deli
321 Mallory Street, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Located in the Pier Village, 912-638-5444, Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this unique cafe and deli offers daily potluck specials, huge deli sandwiches on homebaked bread, homecooked vegetables, delectable seafood specialties, and wonderful desserts.
St Simons Contemporary Dining
Marsh Point Bar & Grill
263 Redfern Village, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-634-5933
Enjoy outdoor dining overlooking a marsh while at this unique restaurant that serves a creative, contemporary menu filled with seafood and steaks daily for lunch and dinner, complemented by their signature martinis.
St Simons Delis & Sandwich Shops
Wine & Cheese Cellar
211 Redfern Village, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-2465, Open daily for lunch, this unique deli offers delicious deli sandwiches on specialty breads, homemade soups, fresh salads, and a unique assortment of gourmet European breads. Dine inside or out on the shaded deck. Custom gourmet gift baskets are also available.
St Simons Eclectic Restaurants
Frannie's Place Restaurant
318 Mallery Street, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-1001
An eclectic, casual restaurant that is known for their national award-winning Brunswick Stew plus offers menu items such as homemade breads and desserts, Southern style homecooked vegetables, fresh grilled, blackened, or fried seafood, crabcakes, signature salads, specialty sandwiches, and vegetarian items. They are open Wednesday through Sunday for breakfast and lunch.
St Simons Japanese Restaurants
Miyabi Japanese Seafood and Steak House
202 Retreat Plaza, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-0885
Be dazzled by the chef's expertise as he prepares your feast at one of 16 hibachi grill tables while at this Japanese restaurant that offers a menu filled with house specialties and beef, chicken, seafood, and vegetable entrees, complemented by your favorite cocktail from the lounge. A sushi bar is also available and they are open nightly for dinner.
St Simons Mexican & Southwestern Restaurants
El Potro Mexican Restaurant
2205 Demere Road, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-634-0703
Authentic Mexican cuisine is served daily for lunch and dinner in a casual and festive atmosphere at this restaurant that offers dishes such as fajitas, quesadillas, chimichangas, burritos, and tacos on the menu.
St Simons Pizza
CJ's Italian Restaurant
405 Mallery Street, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-634-1022
A small, old-fashioned pizzeria with checked tablecloths that specializes in homemade, gourmet pizzas, including traditional thin crust and deep dish Sicilian pizzas, as well as pasta dishes, calzones, salads, and subs. They are open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner only.
St Simons Seafood Restaurants
Brogen's Raw Bar
116 Marina Village, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-1660 & 638-2060
Enjoy casual gourmet dining in a friendly atmosphere while at this restaurant that specializes in great seafood, oysters, prime rib, and pasta dishes, as well as terrific service, spirits, and fun. They are open nightly for dinner.
The Coastal Kitchen
Golden Isles Marina · 102 Marina Drive
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912.638.7790
Closest table to the water without getting wet! That sums up the experience that you will have at Coastal Kitchen and Raw Bar. With the freshest fish, fantastic flavors and service you expect from the group that started Food 101 and Meehan's Public House in Atlanta. Open for Lunch 11:30 - 3:00 Monday thru Saturday, Dinner 5 - 10 Sunday thru Thursday, Sunday Brunch 11AM - 3PM, and Dinner Friday and Saturday 5 to 11. We hope to see you soon!
Crab Trap
1209 Ocean Boulevard, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Located next to Crabdaddy's, mid-island one block from King and Prince.
912-638-3552
An Island tradition for over 25 years, this restaurant is open nightly for dinner and offers generous portions of fresh fried, broiled, blackened, or grilled seafood, as well as steaks, oysters on the half shell, battered fries, hush puppies, and cole slaw, all served in a casual rustic atmosphere.
Crab Trap Webmaster's Review: B+
Crab soup was perhaps the best I've ever tasted! Really.
More fried oysters and sauteed rock shrimp - delicious, thick little shrimp that have the taste and consistency of lobster. Prepared in a lemon-pepper sautee and served on the side. Excellent! Oysters were delicious, however I found the battered fries to be tasteless and not to my liking. Hushpuppies were mushy inside and not much better. Did I mention the soup and rock shrimp were excellent? The hushpuppies and fries need attention and keep this place from earning an "A".
Crabdaddy's Seafood Bar & Grill
1217 Ocean Boulevard, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Located mid-island one block from Kind and Prince
912-634-1120
Your choice of grilled, blackened, steamed, fried or sauteed seafood is available at this casual dining restaurant that is open nightly for dinner and offers fresh catches of the day such as tuna, red snapper, grouper, salmon, and mahi mahi. An extensive wine list and bar service are available to complement your meal. Reservations are accepted.
Crabdaddy's Seafood Bar & Grill Webmaster's Review: A
Surf and Turf - Thick filet, cooked perfectly. Delicious.
Great white loaf dinner bread, nothing fancy and pretentious - just good as ever! Did I mention the bread?
Fantastic casual atmosphere and Great service! Highly recommended.
Georgia Sea Grill
310-B Mallery Street, St. Simons Island, GA 31522, near The Lighthouse
912-638-1197
A casual dining restaurant that offers a menu of fresh local seafood, shrimp, scallops, and steaks, all served in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. They are open Tuesday through Saturday beginning at 5:30 for dinner only. An elegant private room will accomodate between 36-60 guests for parties and special events. Non-smoking establishment.
Mullet Bay Seafood Restaurant
512 Ocean Boulevard, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Located near St Simons Pier Village
912-634-9977
A local island favorite, this casual dining restaurant offers over 100 choices of fresh seafood, steaks, sandwiches, and pasta dishes, all in a fun filled atmosphere. Indoor or outdoor dining options are available and they are open daily for lunch and dinner. Gracious southern porches with beautiful palms providing privacy and an intimate, tropical atmosphere for outside dining. We had a lovely dinner during a sunset thunderstorm one evening.
Mullet Bay Seafood Webmaster's Review: B+
Fried seafood - Oysters and clam strips. Hushpuppies were unremarkable. C'mon, it's all about the hushpuppies folks.
Manhattan clam chowder was extra thick and delicious!
Great iced tea.
Chicken quesadilla apps were excellent.
Great service.
Steamer's Seafood
100 Marina Drive, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-6778
The islanders' favorite for seafood and steaks, this restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner and serves huge portions of Southern style fresh seafood.
St Simons Southern Cuisine
Barbara Jean's
214 Mallery Street, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-634-6500
Known for their delicious crab cakes and she crab soup, this casual dining restaurant offers an "Easy Southern" style menu filled with homestyle cooking, made from scratch every day, such as Southern entrees, a wide variety of seafood, homemade soups, sandwiches, and sweet desserts. They are open daily for lunch and dinner.
Barbara Jean's Webmaster's Review: B+
(The tea is off the charts good)
Fried seafood platter - Oysters and shrimp - Pretty good.
Crabcakes - Excellent!
Homemade sweet pumpkin bread, jalapeno cornbread, hard rolls with sweet butter. It's all about the bread.
Best iced tea on the Atlantic coast, perhaps the world. Trust me.
St Simons Steaks & Chops
Bennie's Red Barn
5514 Frederica Road, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-2844
Established in 1954, this restaurant serves some of the best fresh-cut steaks grilled over a wood fire and fresh local seafood brought in daily in the Golden Isles nightly for dinner.
The Surf Steakhouse
1175 N. Beachview Dr., Villas By The Sea, Jekyll Island, GA
The Surf Steakhouse Webmaster's Review: A+
6 oz. Filet was excellent in both taste and preparation, served with the best, thick steak fries that somehow get harder to find as time goes by. Tasty dinner rolls too. Terrific steak, fries and bread - what else does a man need? I'm not hard to please, especially after working up a king-sized appetite all day at the Summer Waves water park, and this place is casual dining at its best. Good service too. Maybe the best all-around meal I had on the Islands.
|
