Amelia Island/Jax/ St. Augustine recommendations?
Hi all ~
I am leaving in about a week and a half to go visit a friend in Jacksonville, Florida, and we are trying to decide on a great place for dinner one night. We'll specifically be on Fernandina Beach, but we don't mind driving a little ways away. Any cuisine/atmosphere/price range is open to possibility. Thanks!
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4 Comments:
Some of my recommendations are below. I don't have any affiliations with any of these places, but they are good.
St. Augustine:
* Conch House - this is my favorite. It is casual and on the water. There are Tiki Huts outside and sometimes (depending on how crowded) one is available for you to dine under. There is a band outside on the pier during the afternoon sometimes on the weekends. Their website is http://www.conch-house.com/
* Scarlet O'Hare's in St Augustine is very casual. Inside or outside deck eating. Their website is http://www.scarlettoharas.net/
* Caps on the Water - another fun place. Website is http://www.capsonthewater.com/
Jax Beach
* Giovanni's - this is a very nice place, pricey; great for a very nice date. There is a piano player upstairs. I can't say enough about this place if you want something nice. Their website is http://www.giovannirestaurant.com/
* Crab Cake Factory - I have not eaten at this one, but a very good friend of mine says that it is great. Website is http://www.crabcakefactoryjax.com/
Jacksonville (San Marco)
* Bistro X - this is another favorite of mine. Not as casual as the beach restaurants. Similar to Giovanni's in attire and price. Website is http://www.bistrox.com/
Fernandina Beach/Amelia Island
* The Surf (I think is the name). I have eaten there 3 or 4 times. Very casual. Huge deck to dine or have drinks. It is right on Fletcher Ave there in Fernandina.
Enjoy Your Stay!
ArmadilloPepper at 12:02PM on 05/23/09
Harry's Seafood in St. Augustine is a MUST!
caramel at 12:32PM on 05/23/09
The Colombia in St. Augustine!!
ilovepancakes at 9:18PM on 05/23/09
Try Barbara Jean's in Fernandina Beach. Also, I agree that the Conch House is a very fun place to go with good food and atmosphere. I love the Columbia - especially the imported Sangria and the 1903 or 1905 salad.
A good place in Jax Beach is Ragtime.
Pinotnana at 4:37PM on 05/24/09