Hungry as a Shark? Take a Bite Out of These Fine Jekyll Island Restaurants and EateriesIt's a good thing there are plenty of Jekyll Island restaurants to choose from. I like to relax on vacation. Lay back. Read a good book. Veg out. Not my wife, however. Martha hits the ground running. Like she's eager to make up for lost time. By the end of our first day on the island I'm exhausted - and famished. It's a good thing seafood is one of our family's "Official Food Groups". We've rated the restaurants for ambiance, cleanliness, service, and food quality. We give each of these items a "Wow!" factor on a scale from one to ten, with ten being outstanding. With that said, a word about ratings - they're just opinions, formulated during particular visits. The perceived quality of anyone's experience with a particular restaurant at a particular point in time can depend on many factors: season, staffing, management, how busy the restaurant is, type of restaurant, human emotions, etc. So take our ratings with a grain of salt. Okay! Y'all hungry? Time to stoke the furnace! SeaJay's Restaurant & Pub - One of our favorite Jekyll Island restaurants - and "watering holes" - is SeaJay's, located on the Intracoastal Waterway at the Jekyll Harbor Marina. It has a friendly "island pub" ambiance, from the rustic sign at the entrance depicting the distances to far off ports-of-call, to the "fish-flavored interior decor" of the main dining room, to the canvas-covered outside deck.
Fins on the Beach - Formally Blackbeards, Fins on the Beach is loaded with seaside ambiance - it sits right on the Atlantic! You can order surf or turf in a nautical themed setting. And check out their outside seating area. It's a breeze - a sea-breeze, that is!
Zachry's Seafood Restaurant - NOTE: Zachry's is no longer one of the Jekyll Island restaurants - they've moved to Brunswick. Watch for our update (once we eat at the new place) under our "Off-Island Eateries" section. What Zachry's lacks in ambiance it makes up in good food - and plenty of it. I've never left hungry from Zachry's. In fact, too often I've left feeling like a stuffed crab.
Cafe Solterra - Of all Jekyll Island restaurants, this may be our favorite place for lunch. The Cafe Solterra is located a the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. It's fronted by a wide, shaded covered veranda with ceiling fans and comfortable chairs that are perfect for snoozing. Usually accompanied by a soft, cooling breeze. And the food is fantastic.
Latitude 31 - Some Jekyll Island Restaurants can be a little pricey. Latitude 31 is one such, but the food is good, and so is the view. Latitude 31 is located at the Jekyll Wharf, where you can get a seat with a view of the Intracoastal Waterway. Ship Out to Latitude 31 Rah Bar - An island fixture, the Rah Bar is also on the Jekyll Wharf, and serves oysters, shrimp, and other delectable seafood delicacies. All served up steaming hot at your table on the wharf.
The Grand Dining Room - Located inside the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. This is a dining experience well worth having. wonderful chef-prepared cuisine in an elegant setting. Perfect for banquets, also. Have a Grand Dining Adventure at the Grand Dining Room Courtyard at Crane - Inside the shell of the Crane Cottage is a pearl of a restaurant - the Courtyard at Crane. Eat inside, or enjoy a tasty lunch or dinner outdoors in the Courtyard itself. Best to callahead for reservations at dinner time. Court Your Appetite at the Courtyard at Crane McCormick's Grill - You'll find McCormick's Grill (formally Morgan's) inside the golf clubhouse (North side of Capt. Wylly Road). Grab a burger, dog or sandwich while losing golf balls on the 3 adjacent courses (wait, that's what I do!). Good food, reasonably priced.
Redbug Pizza - Located at the mini-golf course. Serving hot pizza with all the toppings.
Sandbar and Grill - Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Casual dining at the Oceanside Inn and Suites. Eat in or take out. Chow Down at the Sandbar and Grill The Driftwood Bistro - The Driftwood Bistro is one of Jekyll Island's newest restaurants and we haven't eaten there yet. They're at Villas by the Sea. Eat inside, or enjoy dining on their outdoor seating area, under the shady live oaks.
Time Out Sports Grill - Catch up on the game and fill that empty belly at Time Out Sports Grill, located at Jekyll Oceanfront Resort. Check out their Tiki Bar. Take Time for Time Out Sports Grill Vincent's Pub - Not all Jekyll Island restaurants serve adult beverages. For an after dinner drink, or just to relax and spin a few yarns, Vincent's is the perfect spot. They're tucked away in a cool shady nook at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Sample the Spirits at Vincent's Pub Picnic Areas - If you like to gather as a family and spread a blanket for outdoor dining, or pack up an intimate picnic basket for two and find an out-of-the-way place to snuggle with your sweetheart, you'll find the perfect spot on Jekyll Island.
Off-Island Eateries - Our picks for the best restaurants in Brunswick and St. Simons (about a 30 minute drive from Jekyll Island). Best Off-Island Family Restaurants Within Easy Driving Distance One thing's for certain - you won't go hungry on Jekyll Island. There are plenty of fine Jekyll Island restaurants where you can please your palate while building energy for more Jekyll Island Family Adventures. Enjoy! From Jekyll Island Restaurants to Jekyll Island Family Adventures |
