Where to Eat During Amelia Island Dining Month 2025
Every September, Amelia Island becomes a haven for food lovers, where the island’s most celebrated chefs take center stage. With prix-fixe menus crafted to impress and atmospheres ranging from upscale elegance to cozy patio vibes, Dining Month 2025 is a rare opportunity to taste your way through the island’s vibrant culinary scene. Whether you're craving Southern comfort with coastal flair or Michelin-trained artistry, these participating restaurants promise meals you'll remember long after the last bite.
And this year, every meal has added meaning — with $1 from every Dining Month menu donated to Blessings in a Backpack, feeding children in need across Nassau County.
Here’s your full culinary lineup, dish by dish, flavor by flavor:
🥩 Baxter's Restaurant
Known for: Classic continental fare, perfectly grilled steaks, and warm neighborhood charm
📍 South End of Amelia Island
Baxter’s blends elevated steakhouse vibes with a friendly, local feel. Famous for their Certified Angus Beef and fresh seafood, it’s where crisp linens meet juicy filet mignon and buttery lobster tails.
$55 Dinner Menu:
- Starter: Garden Salad or Classic Caesar
- Entrée: Certified Angus Beef New York Strip
- Served with potato and vegetable of the day
- Dessert: Pecan Pie or Key Lime Pie
$75 Dinner Menu:
- Starter: Garden Salad or Classic Caesar
- Entrée: Surf & Turf (6 oz Petite Filet Mignon + 6 oz Lobster Tail)
- Served with potato and vegetable of the day
- Dessert: Cheesecake or Chocolate Cake
📝 An ideal stop for those craving the comfort of a hearty steakhouse with coastal flair and serious flavor.
🐟 Café Karibo
Known for: Eclectic ambiance, playful plating, and beloved island classics
📍 Historic Downtown, Fernandina Beach
Set beneath leafy oaks with vibrant decor, Café Karibo brings you creative comfort food made with fresh, local flair. From seafood sensations to legendary veggie burgers, it’s a relaxed spot bursting with personality.
$55 Dinner Menu:
- Appetizers:
- Karibo House Salad with feta, walnuts & strawberries
- Chilled Kale Caesar with garbanzos & shaved parmesan
- Entrées:
- Filet Mignon with Gorgonzola and demi-glace
- Parmesan Crusted Fresh Catch with shrimp & crabby piccata
- Coquille St. Jacques – Seared scallops in shiitake cream
- Desserts:
- Pumpkin-Spiced Cheesecake with Bailey’s drizzle
- Grandma’s Key Lime Pie with berry sauce
📝 A quirky-cool gem where each dish is colorful, creative, and crafted with love—perfect for laid-back yet elevated dining.
🦆 Burlingame Restaurant
Known for: Modern Southern dishes, seasonal artistry, and casually elegant vibes
📍 Historic District, Amelia Island
Burlingame masters the art of Southern fine dining with modern flair. Chef-driven menus highlight local produce, refined techniques, and rich, balanced flavors—all served in a cozy, tree-canopied setting.
$75 Dinner Menu:
- Entrée Options:
- Seared Duck Breast with mushroom broth, leeks, apple & lemon
- Scallop & Pork Belly with farro risotto, stone fruit, and peas
- Dessert: Salted Caramel Ice Cream with pretzel crumble & shaved chocolate
📝 A must for foodies who love bold flavors, seasonal ingredients, and an atmosphere that’s both relaxed and refined.
🌊 Salt at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Known for: Elevated fine dining, Michelin-level culinary artistry, and a AAA Five Diamond experience
📍 Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Salt offers a sophisticated dining experience that elevates simple ingredients from the earth and sea into culinary masterpieces. Helmed by Michelin-trained Chef Okan Kizilbayir, every dish dazzles with precision and purpose in a reimagined luxury setting.
$75 Dinner Menu:
- Starter: Seafood Chowder
- Entrée: Pastrami-Style Slow-Cooked Short Rib with Horseradish Rye Jus and Roasted Red Cabbage
- Dessert: Raspberry & Pomegranate Paris Brest
📝 Expect an indulgent evening where every bite is thoughtfully crafted and luxuriously plated.
🔥 The Patio at 5th and Ash
Known for: Outdoor ambiance, hearty comfort dishes, and pet-friendly patio vibes
📍 Downtown Historic District
Tucked under Spanish moss-draped oaks, The Patio at 5th and Ash serves local seafood, pasta, and elevated American classics. With firepits, twinkling lights, and hearty flavors, it’s a cozy coastal delight.
$55 Dinner Menu:
- Appetizer: Berry Salad, Beet Salad, or Crab Bisque
- Entrée:
- Patio Surf & Turf (Filet Mignon + Crab Cake + Grilled Shrimp)
- Citrus-Glazed Halibut with Corn Relish and Asparagus
- Dessert: Seasonal Cheesecake or Peanut Butter Pie
📝 Perfect for a relaxed dinner outdoors with good company, good food, and your furry friend by your side.
🎷 Lagniappe
Known for: Southern charm, French Creole flair, and elevated comfort food
📍 Near Downtown Amelia Island
Inspired by the culinary cultures of New Orleans, Charleston, and Savannah, Lagniappe lives up to its name—offering that “little something extra” in every bite. Chef Brian Grimley blends tradition with innovation using fresh local ingredients and Southern soul.
$75 Dinner Menu:
- Starter: House Salad or Caesar Salad
- Soup: Cup of Signature Gumbo
- Entrée: Lagniappe’s Catch of the Day
- Dessert: Chef’s Choice
📝 Expect warm hospitality and bold flavors—Creole spice meets coastal elegance in every dish.
🦀 The Crab Trap
Known for: Fresh seafood, coastal comfort, and family-friendly fun with piano nights
📍 Historic Seydel Building, Downtown Fernandina Beach
A local legend housed in a historic building, The Crab Trap serves up feel-good seafood with Southern soul. Enjoy happy hour, live piano sing-alongs, and dining that's equal parts flavor and festivity.
$75 Dinner Menu:
- Appetizer: ‘Dina Crab Cakes with pickled roasted red peppers & remoulade
- Entrée: Macadamia Crusted Mahi with shrimp skewer, snow crab corn rice, wok-fried green beans, and ginger coconut cream sauce
- Dessert: Florida Sunshine Orange Cheesecake
- Drink: Glass of Benvolio Pinot Grigio
📝 A lively, welcoming spot where the seafood is fresh, the piano is playing, and the vibes are all island.
🍷 David's Restaurant & Lounge
Known for: Upscale tasting experiences, wine pairings, and artistic fine dining
📍 Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach
David’s blends classic culinary elegance with inventive flair. Led by Executive Chef David, this upscale gem delivers unforgettable courses, stunning plating, and an atmosphere perfect for celebrations or romantic nights out.
$75 Dinner Menu:
- Appetizer: Seasonal Fish Ceviche with berry leche de tigre, lulo gel, gooseberry pico, and sweet plantain tuile
- Entrée: Grilled Maine Lobster Tail with coconut crispy rice & avocado mousse
- Dessert: Pavlova with passion fruit curd, fresh berries & citrus gel
📝 Expect art on a plate and bold, tropical flavors in a setting designed for memorable moments.
🇪🇸 España Restaurant & Tapas
Known for: Traditional Spanish-Portuguese flavors, housemade sangria, and authentic paella
📍 Historic Downtown Amelia Island
España is a cozy island treasure, transporting guests to the Iberian Peninsula with every bite. Think sizzling tapas, sangria passed down through generations, and rich seafood stews in a lush garden setting.
$75 Dinner Menu:
- Appetizer: Steak Tapas with chimichurri
- Entrée: Seafood Bouillabaisse with lobster, cod, shrimp, and mussels
- Dessert: Crema Catalana
📝 A warm, inviting experience where every plate is rooted in tradition and full of flavor. Don’t skip the sangria.
🌿 Indigo
Known for: Southern coastal cuisine with fine-dining finesse and locally-sourced ingredients
📍 Heart of Fernandina Beach Historic District
Indigo delivers soulful Southern cooking elevated to new heights. With a kitchen philosophy that only Southern ingredients make it through the door, each dish tells a delicious, locally grounded story.
$55 Dinner Menu:
- Starter:
- Local Market Salad (Father’s Country Ham, buttermilk dressing)
- Little Gem Caesar with white anchovy and pecorino
- Entrée:
- Shrimp & Crab Stuffed Redfish with Savannah red rice & Creole meunière
- Seared Duck Breast with seasonal vegetables & ginger soy beurre blanc
- Dessert: Warm Butter Cake with vanilla ice cream and caramel
📝 An unforgettable culinary experience rooted in Southern heritage, served with sophistication and seasonal freshness.
🛎️ Savor & Stay: Dining Month Lodging Specials
Want to extend the experience? Amelia Island’s top inns and B&Bs have designed Savor & Stay packages just for you.
🏨 The Addison on Amelia Island
- Stay 2 Nights & Receive:
- $50 dinner gift certificate to a participating restaurant
- Bottle of house champagne or wine
- 🍷 Wines include Chardonnay, Cabernet, or Pinot Grigio
- 🛏️ Located within walking distance of many top dining spots
📞 Book at The Addison using promo code “Dining” or call (904) 277-1604.
🏡 Williams House Bed & Breakfast
- Stay 2 Nights & Receive:
- $50 dining gift certificate
- 🎁 Must select the package during booking; cannot be combined with other offers
Perfect for a romantic getaway or girls' weekend centered around food and flavor.
🌟 Come Hungry, Leave Inspired
Whether you're in the mood for seared duck with ginger soy beurre blanc, or Grandma’s Key Lime Pie in a garden patio, Amelia Island Dining Month 2025 has something that speaks to your soul. With each curated meal, you're not just enjoying local flavor—you’re giving back to the community and supporting chefs, farmers, and families who make this island so special.
So go ahead, plan your itinerary, book those tables, and taste your way across the island. Every plate tells a story—make yours unforgettable.
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