Restaurant Reviews

Each month, we feature the dining experience at one local restaurant on the island.

FloraBelle at the Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa

What is known as the “Coastal Grandmother” aesthetic has now moved from trendy to timeless. With casual elegance, breezy coastal ...

Cucina South Neighborhood Italian Bistro

Ken and I always enjoy nights out at Cucina South, especially Chef Llewelyn’s interesting takes on Italian favorites. We like ...

Fancy Sushi Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar

The year 2007 was a turning point in the world: public smoking indoors was banned in the UK. Kurt Vonnegut ...

Fish-to-Fork at the Omni Amelia Island Resort

Playful piscine pleasure was the theme for the annual Fish-to-Fork Main Event at the Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa ...

Sue’s Market

They do not say “rich” like they used to. When I waited tables in the 1980’s, we shared an unfamiliar ...

Art Culinarian

Imagine you could enjoy a personal dining experience in your own home. You could choose anything your heart desires for ...

Salt Chef’s Theater

After a refreshing break, Chef Okan Kizilbayir of Salt, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island’s award-winning fine dining restaurant with sweeping views ...

Townies Pizzeria

I love it when this happens! You know how you think you know the vibe of a place, any place, ...

David’s Restaurant & Lounge

Tucked inside a simple brick building in downtown Fernandina is a rare place. You might have passed it often and ...

Wicked Bao

The last time I saw Wicked Bao’s owner Nathalie Wu she was wearing her birthday tiara radiating joy from her ...