Restaurant Reviews

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

Story & Song Bookstore Bistro

Bookstores long ago morphed into places where we could eat, drink, or chat while pondering book purchases. What a relief ...

Wicked Bao

Driving to Wicked Bao in its tucked away historic Fernandina location fills me with anticipation. Ahead of me are hours ...

Amelia Island Coffee

When Sherry Carter and I met at Amelia Island Coffee to talk with owner Ray Carter and taste the wares, ...

The Sandbar & Kitchen

All my life I’ve been visiting the restaurant at Main Beach, so I can say with authority that The Sandbar ...

Leddy’s Porch

The last time my daughter, Sophia, and I were at the historic Florida House Inn together, we were in a ...

Cucina South

In Italy, cucina means the kitchen, as well as the cooking style that emerges from the kitchen. On Amelia Island, ...

Burlingame Restaurant

Here’s a quick guide on enjoying everything Burlingame has to offer. First, make a reservation. Despite all the seating in ...

First Love Brewing

The night of February’s full moon was the perfect night to enjoy First Love Brewing. My friend, Ashley Sparkman, and ...

Lagniappe

One Tuesday, I wondered where my friend, Karen Langshaw, and I might find a good place to relax and let ...

Slider’s Seaside Grill

Sliders Seaside Grill has been a steadfast landmark and prominent beachside meeting place in Fernandina Beach since its beginning as ...