From fresh seafood and waterfront restaurants to Cuban cafés, breweries, and upscale dining, Amelia Island offers plenty of options for every meal of the day. Whether you’re looking for breakfast before the beach, a casual lunch, or dinner with a waterfront view, these are some of the best restaurants in Amelia Island to add to your itinerary.
Located inside The Ritz-Carlton, Salt is Amelia Island’s signature fine dining restaurant. The menu highlights fresh seafood, premium steaks, and seasonal ingredients, while the oceanfront setting makes it one of the island’s most popular choices for anniversaries, celebrations, and special occasions.
Lagniappe serves a seasonal menu that changes throughout the year, so repeat visits often offer something new. With a smaller dining room and limited seating, reservations are recommended well in advance during busy travel seasons.
Burlingame blends upscale cuisine with a relaxed atmosphere, making it feel less formal than traditional fine dining. It’s a good option if you’re looking for an elevated meal without the formality of a resort restaurant.
Timoti’s Seafood Shak is a popular casual seafood restaurant located just outside historic downtown Fernandina Beach. Counter service and a menu of fresh seafood baskets, fish tacos, sandwiches, and salads make it an easy stop while exploring downtown or before heading back to the beach. If it’s your first visit, the Blackened Shrimp Baja Box and Fried Shrimp Basket are great options to choose.
España Restaurant & Tapas has been a longtime Amelia Island favorite for Spanish-inspired cuisine, offering a menu of tapas, seafood, steaks, and paella. The variety of small plates makes it easy to share several dishes with the table, while its margaritas, sangria, and wine selection pair well with a relaxed evening dinner in historic Fernandina Beach.
Wicked Bao offers something different from Amelia Island’s seafood restaurant scene with a menu of Asian-inspired dishes, including bao buns, ramen, curry, noodles, and shareable appetizers. It’s a good option when you’re looking for a casual dinner with bold flavors or simply want a break from the island’s traditional coastal fare. The Bao Buns, Roti Canai, and a cold Tsingtao are popular choices for a first visit.
First Love Brewing combines house-brewed craft beer with wood-fired pizzas and Hawaiian-inspired wings in a relaxed, social setting. The menu also includes burgers, sandwiches, and shareable appetizers, making it an easy option for groups with different tastes. If you’re visiting for the first time, the Hot Honey Pizza and Huli Huli Wings are two of the brewery’s most popular menu items.
For more casual daytime spots, see my guide to Best Places to Eat Lunch in Amelia Island.
Salty Pelican overlooks the Fernandina Harbor Marina and is one of the island’s most popular places for sunset. The rooftop deck offers views of the boats coming and going throughout the day, while the menu features seafood, burgers, tacos, and one of Amelia Island’s most recognizable Bloody Marys.
Located directly on Main Beach, Sandbar Amelia Island pairs ocean views with open-air seating and tables set in the sand just steps from the shoreline. Its beachfront location makes it an easy stop for lunch, a cold drink, or dinner after a day at the beach, with a menu of seafood, burgers, tacos, sandwiches, and tropical cocktails.
Salt Life Food Shack overlooks Main Beach with indoor seating, an outdoor patio, and a second-floor rooftop deck offering views of the Atlantic Ocean. The menu features fresh seafood, sushi, tacos, burgers, and sandwiches, making it an easy choice if you’re looking for dinner with an ocean view.
Sliders Seaside Grill is located on the beach with indoor seating, an oceanfront deck, and easy access to the sand. Its beachfront location and breakfast menu make it a top pick for enjoying a casual brunch and mimosa while overlooking the ocean.
1928 Cuban Bistro brings Cuban-inspired flavors to Amelia Island with a breakfast and brunch menu featuring dishes like Cuban toast, breakfast sandwiches, empanadas, and traditional Cuban coffee. Its menu offers something different from the island’s more traditional breakfast spots.
Located in Amelia Village at Omni Amelia Island Resort, Marché Burette serves breakfast and lunch alongside a bakery, butcher shop, and specialty market. Its French café-style setting makes it easy to enjoy a slower breakfast before browsing the market or continuing to explore the resort and surrounding area.
For more breakfast spots, see our full guide to Best Breakfast in Amelia Island.
Located in historic downtown Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island Coffee is a favorite stop before spending the morning exploring Centre Street’s shops, boutiques, and waterfront. Along with locally roasted coffee and espresso drinks, the café serves breakfast pastries and light bites, making it an easy place to start the day before sightseeing around downtown.
A downtown staple for decades, Fantastic Fudge is known for homemade fudge, chocolates, caramel apples, and ice cream. It’s an easy place to stop after dinner while walking through historic Fernandina Beach.
From fresh seafood and waterfront restaurants to Cuban breakfasts, breweries, and tapas, Amelia Island offers more variety than visitors may expect. No matter where you’re staying on the island, you’ll find plenty of restaurants worth adding to your itinerary.
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