The Coastal Isles and the Okefenokee Restaurants
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1. Grand Dining Room
$$$$ | |This colonnaded restaurant inside the Jekyll Island Club maintains a tradition of fine dining first established in the 19th century. Signature dishes are the rack of lamb, duck breast, and the filet mignon, all seasoned differently depending on the season. Offering unique twists on Southern classics, the menu also includes local seafood and upscale takes on regional dishes such as shrimp and grits. A huge fireplace, views of the pool, and sparkling silver and crystal all contribute to the old-world atmosphere. While there is a "jacket preference" for male dining guests, there is not an official dress code.
371 Riverview Dr., Jekyll Island, Georgia, 31527, USA912-635–5155Known For
- Grand historical architecture
- Super Sunday brunch spread
- Victorian tea service
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential, Jacket required -
2. Halyards
$$$$ | |Chef-owner Dave Snyder's devotion to quality and homemade dishes (everything but the ketchup is made on the premises) has earned this elegant but relaxed restaurant a faithful following of discerning locals. Halyards, his flagship, is focused on the finest seasonal and local ingredients. Headliners of the changing menu include Georgia white shrimp and grits, and "The Burger," featuring grass-fed beef, blackened tomato, and caramelized onion.
55 Cinema La., St. Simons Island, Georgia, 31522, USA912-638–9100Known For
- Signature coffee
- Vanilla bean crème brûlée with fresh strawberries
- Superb wine list
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch, Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential -
3. B & J's Steak and Seafood
$$ | |While it's nothing fancy, this small and simple joint is beloved by locals for its fried shrimp, generous portions, and down-home country fare. The weekend seafood buffet is especially popular and is loaded with the freshest of local fish, shrimp, and other seafood staples. During the week, B & J's offers a lunch buffet with fried chicken and other Southern specialties. It's open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
901 North Way, Darien, Georgia, 31305, USA912-437--2122Known For
- Homestyle country fare
- Fried seafood and steaks
- Buffet-style dining
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
4. Okefenokee Restaurant
$ | |Everything's home-cooked at this half-century-old local institution, and it's all good—from the fried shrimp to the black-eyed peas. It opens early for breakfast and has a daily lunch and dinner buffet piled with Southern favorites.
1507 3rd St., Folkston, Georgia, 31537, USA912-496–3263Known For
- Breakfast buffet
- Country-style fare
- Peach cobbler
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Credit cards accepted -
5. Palm Coast Coffee
$ | |The coffee is always on at this café in the Village where you'll also find delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts. Breakfast and lunch are served daily, and there's ample outdoor seating for relaxing and watching the world go by. There's even a pub on-site serving wine and beer.
318 Mallery St., St. Simons Island, Georgia, 31522, USA912-634--7515Known For
- Great coffee
- Tasty breakfast and lunch entrées
- Pet-friendly outdoor seating
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6. Porch
$ | |Located in a coastal-style shack on the edge of the Village, the porch is always packed at this casual order-at-the-counter eatery specializing in Nashville hot chicken, fried catfish, and fried local shrimp. Wash it all down with some Southern sweet tea or a chilly "frosé." There's tons of outdoor seating on the screened-in porch and at picnic tables on the lawn, making it popular with families and those with pups in tow.
549 Ocean Blvd., St. Simons Island, Georgia, 31522, USA912-634--5168Known For
- Nashville hot chicken
- Frosé and craft beer
- Large lawn and outdoor seating
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7. Riverside Cafe
$$ | |Go for the authentic Greek food at this cozy café right across from the Cumberland Island Ferry. There's indoor and outdoor dining with great waterfront views. The menu features soups, sandwiches, pasta, and Greek fare like moussaka, lamb chops, and pasticcio (Greek lasagna) as well as crab cakes and fried seafood specialties.
106 St. Marys St., St. Marys, Georgia, 31558, USA912-882--3466Known For
- Greek-American specialties
- Fried seafood
- Family-friendly dining
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8. The Wharf
$$$ | |This casual waterfront spot, operated by the Jekyll Island Club, is a popular destination for fresh seafood, live music, and an alfresco lunch or cocktail hour. Bar snacks, raw oysters, and Lowcountry boils dominate a menu that also offers landlubber's choices like burgers and grilled steak. The full bar specializes in frozen drinks, and local bands play every weekend, giving the Wharf a lively and authentic beach-town feel.
370 Riverview Dr., Jekyll Island, Georgia, USA912-635–3612Known For
- Gumbo
- Live music
- Waterfront location
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