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Dining & Nightlife

Amelia Island Dining & Nightlife Travel Guide

Your morning begins with fresh fruit from the local farmer’s market. At lunch, you find yourself savoring the day’s fresh catch at a waterfront cafe. Delectable dishes are on tonight’s menu. Choices of Southern-inspired, fine dining, and international cuisine to name a few. Afterward, you soak up the sounds of live music in a downtown brewery or wine bar. As you reminisce about your unforgettable day on Amelia Island, it hits you. A toast is in order. Your glasses clink and your smiles widen. Here’s to finding your Island thing.

Calendar of Live Music and Local Events

Discover the best local details on events happening in Fernandina Beach! From live music and festivals to local markets and outdoor adventures, here's the details only locals know!

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Discover Amelia Island Dining Month

September is Amelia Island Dining Month, when local chefs showcase their talents at the hottest restaurants with prix-fixe dinners all month long. Check back for more details but mark you calendars for September on Amelia Island.

Amelia Island Dining Month
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Worth Tasting Weekend, October 18-21, 2024

This is an all-inclusive culinary weekend, October 18 – 21, 2024, at The Addison on Amelia Island creating food boards, holiday boards, farmers market tour, downtown Fernandina Beach walking tour with drinks and small bites, cookbook market, and unique dining experiences at two of Fernandina Beach’s fabulous restaurants.

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Itinerary for Foodies

Inspire your taste buds AND your zest for life with a travel guide built around culinary delights!

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Itinerary for Foodies - Part 2!

Attention Foodies! Whether you're craving southern fried food in a mom and pop setting or delicious candlelit dinners by the sea, Amelia Island's diverse food scene will keep your taste buds happy and your mouth watering for more.

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Your guide to delicious food served with a side of Southern hospitality

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Eat and Drink Directory

Foodies, here’s where you can find restaurants, bars, breweries and other places to indulge with these featured Amelia Island partners.

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Thai Spice Cafe

Thai Spice Cafe

$$
Authentic Thai cuisine made with the freshest herbs and vegetables, along with friendly service.
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Amelia Fresh Cafe and Amelia Roasting Coffee

$
An organic eatery, juice, and coffee bar located inside Nassau Health Foods.
Story & Song books about Florida

Story & Song Bookstore Bistro

$$
Bookstore and bistro with indoor/outdoor seating and a seasonal menu featuring soups, salads, bagels, small bites, coffee, wine and craft beer.
Akari Sushi rolls

Akari Sushi

$$
Known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and sushi and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.
Olive Amelia

Olive Amelia

Offering an array of fused, infused, and premium extra virgin olive oils, along with a wide selection of fine balsamic vinegars from around the world.
POGO's Kitchen

POGO’s Kitchen

$$$
Located on the south end, POGO's is a bright, breezed eatery tucked away from the main lines, waiting to unpack your day and refill your glass.
V Pizza Fernandina

V Pizza Fernandina

$$
Authentic Neopolitan pizza using imported equipment and ingredients from Italy. 
Big Al's Chicken Shack chicken and waffles

Big Al’s Chicken Shack

$
The go-to spot for flavorful fried chicken & home-made biscuits. Serving you for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Ha Na Sushi

Ha Na Sushi

$$
Sushi & traditional Japanese cuisine served in a small, simple cafe with Asian decor touches.
Fancy Sushi

Fancy Sushi

$$
Serving fine Japanese cuisine from Hibachi grill. Featuring tempura, teriyaki, fresh sushi and sashimi. Family-friendly with full sushi bar.
Ciao Italian Eatery food

Ciao Italian Eatery

$$
Ciao incorporates traditional and contemporary Italian fare, always with the freshest and finest ingredients.
The Peach Cobbler Factory ice cream

The Peach Cobbler Factory

$
A friendly family environment with one of a kind delicious desserts.
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Amelia's Unique Dining Scene

Explore over 90 independent eateries featuring everything from local seafood, international delicacies and more, all served with a unique combination of beach charm and Southern hospitality.

Take a Tasting Tour of Downtown Fernandina Beach

Discover the history and charm of Amelia Island with food tours filled with history, laughs, great food and fun cocktails. The focus is to create an incredible experience for guests meeting owners, chefs and bartenders who make up the character of historic Downtown Fernandina Beach.

New to Amelia Island's Foodie Scene

The tradition of island hospitality keeps getting better with these recent additions to Amelia Island’s foodie scene. Some rich in local products, others for internationally-inspired fare, and some just for wetting your whistle. We've got your appetite covered from one end of the island to the other.