4 Best Restaurants in The Coastal Isles and the Okefenokee, Georgia

Head to this cute little cottage in Jekyll's historic district when the sweet tooth hits for handmade fudge, pralines, truffles, and other goodies made on-site. There's also ice cream and slushies. Gift baskets and prepackaged treats are available to take home.

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.

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.

This retro-inspired indoor-outdoor establishment with a more-than-12-hour hardwood-fired barbecue occupies a former gas station at a five-points crossroads in the heart of St. Simons Island. Locals claim this as the area's best barbecue, and diners flock here for the brisket, pulled pork, Brunswick stew, and homemade sauces and side dishes. It's a great option for large parties with family-style appetites.