Verandah - (Near Fernandina Beach, FL)

5 /5 Jim Richards: Wait...a rare 5 Star?? Indeed, took 11 guests out to try this place. Restaurant is very nice setting modern with some elegance. Once we were seated we were greeted by Philip, our waiter, and offered drinks. He suggested blue crab dip as appetizers and man was at a hit... We all cleaned out the bowls of that delicious concoction. As we all ordered our entrees we had our choice of soup or salads, I got their Caesar which was presented in a most unique way and was delicious. Some got the soup and it must have been very good because their bowls were licked clean: - ) as far as the entrees most of us got their Grouper, this is a delicious fish that I have only found available in Florida. The rest of the party had steak or scallops. I can tell you the grouper was without a doubt the absolute best Ive ever eaten! One of my guests gets to eat grouper all the time he too made the same comment best ever... Turns out its been on their menu for 30 years in a row now I know why. Those that had steak said they were fabulous with a delicious crusting and the others who had scallops said they were absolutely perfect. Naturally we all decided to have desserts and their selection was vast and again everybody cleaned their plate. Unfortunately, no one ordered a pasta dish something I believe theyre known for as they make their pasta homemade fresh as needed daily right there. So that will have to be another trip and if its anything like what we ate it will be fabulous. I should mention the level of service we had... Our water glasses were constantly topped off and the silverware and plates were constantly switched out between each course and any refresh on cocktails or wine or ass before a glass got empty. Everything came out and an excellent casual pace And I can assure you that in the kitchen they have a true chef... Not a cook! This was a true dining experience in the way they handled such a large crowd as ours was flawless. Well worth every single penny and more. Well Im not a Forbes or Michelin rater, if I was, this place would certainly be extremely high on their recommendation chart and as far as me as I rarely issue a five-star across the board... This one has earned it from me

5 /5 John Garrett: Verandah deserves every bit of its 5-star rating! From the moment we walked in, the experience was exceptional. The noise level was perfect, allowing for easy conversation throughout the evening. Our waiter, Michael, truly took our dining experience to the next level. He was professional, knowledgeable about the menu, and incredibly friendly. His recommendations were spot-on, and his attentiveness made us feel like valued guests. Speaking of the menu, it was unlike anything wed seen before - unique and absolutely perfect. My scallops were cooked to perfection, and my wifes swordfish was equally delicious. The flavors were incredible, and the presentation was beautiful.

5 /5 Allie Slucter: Our meal at Verandah was amazing! Our waiter was so nice and walked us through their menu and things he would recommend. For our anniversary they made sure it was special! We were offered a cocktail on them, and also got to pick out an appetizer on them as well. We got the crab dip and it was amazing! They also brought out the octopus which we were a little hesitant about, but it was so good with all the different flavors! For dinner I got the scallops and my husband got the steak and both were cooked very well. Some of the best scallops I’ve ever had. Our son who is 2 was also with us, and the wait staff was so catering to him which was very nice. We also enjoyed the amaretto olive oil cake which was amazing and some espresso martinis to end the night. Overall, we loved our experience and would recommend Verandah to anyone!

4 /5 Morgan Crutchfield: Excellent seafood - don’t miss the scallops or the grouper. Both were outstanding and the service was pleasant and professional. I’d have given five stars, but the restaurant smelled like a locker room. They need some serious dehumidifiers, new carpet, and water filters while they’re at it. The smell was bad enough that it interfered with the experience.

5 /5 Robert Rochelle: Fine dining is dying art, so its such a treat when you find a place like the Verandah. Highly trained, attentive and knowledgeable, the staff will take care of your every need. My meal was more than delicious. It was high art of taste and beauty. Bricked red snapper over gnocchi. Like most art, the price of admission isnt cheap.