June 19, 2024
Amelia Island is renowned for its stunning coastal vistas and vibrant sunsets, making it a perfect destination for dining with a view. Whether you’re looking for a scenic spot to unwind or a memorable dining experience, these top 10 restaurants offer not just delicious food but also breathtaking views of the water, sunset, or both.
Located downtown, the Salty Pelican Bar & Grill offers unparalleled views of the Amelia River from its upstairs seating area. Watch as the sky transforms into hues of red and gold while enjoying a yummy drink, shrimp tacos, a dozen oysters, and their signature tuna nachos.
Located just over the bridge as you’re leaving Amelia Island, Shucker’s boasts fresh oysters, seafood and southern comfort food alongside picturesque views of the intracoastal waterway. The outdoor deck is ideal for live music, sunset watching and sipping.
The Down Under is an iconic southern seafood restaurant with entrees like oysters Rockefeller, crab cakes, spicy fried local shrimp, or their signaure grouper monterey. Dine indoors, or outdoors on an oversized deck with live music and stunning sunset views. Watch for dolphin, manatees, birds and more!
Wake up and smell the coffee… and see the ocean! Amelia Island’s most indulgent breakfast can be found at FloraBelle, located at Omni Amelia Island Resort. The “Morning Table” buffet will make sure you don’t leave hungry. You can dine in their spacious dining room, but for spectacular ocean views, dine on the outdoor terrace.
Enjoy an al fresco lunch on the rooftop of Salt Life Food Shack where the panoramic ocean views are amazing. Dine on an eclectic menu and sip on cool drinks like the Orange Jalapeno Margarita and Laid Back Lemonade. You’ll be shifting to island time in no time at all.
Located at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Coquina is an open air, oceanfront outdoor restaurant with a menu inspired by our Spanish roots. Relax by the fire-pit as the sun goes down. With the surf in your ears and salt on the rim of your drink, it doesn’t get much better than this.
Sliders Seaside Grill is an iconic oceanfront restaurant with a tiki bar, outdoor playground, and live music. It’s the perfect place to hear the surf and take in the ocean breezes with loved ones of all ages. Dine on burgers, sandwiches, salads, and seafood dishes cooked just about any way you want them.
Located at Main Beach, the Sandbar Amelia Island provides unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean along with fresh seafood, wood-fired pizzas, crispy chicken wings, and our juicy burgers. Dine indoors, on the patio, or at picnic tables with your toes in the sand.
9. Salt
Recognized with a AAA Five Diamond award, Salt, located at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, is the crème de la crème in dining experiences. Oozing romance and class, the view over the Atlantic is just a hint of what’s to come. Serving fresh fish, aged steaks, and unique culinary creations, this fine dining restaurant uses more than 40 salts from around the world to add depth and flavor to its already wonderful dishes.
Amelia Island’s restaurants not only offer delicious culinary experiences but also serve as front-row seats to some of the most stunning views in Florida. It’s what you expect when you come to the Sunshine State! Plan your visit to one of these restaurants to savor both the flavors and the natural beauty of Amelia Island.
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