Top 15 Affordable Restaurants in Fernandina Beach, FL

Martinique Lemke This place is amazing!! Great staff, beer, and atmosphere! If you’re ever in the area, this is a must stop!!

Jennifer Bowen We went for all you can eat crab legs and they did not disappoint! They were delicious and almost every piece came right out of the shell. They included fried shrimp with the legs and those were awesome as well. Sevice was very friendly, we met the owner who was very polite. I will definitely go back, my daughter had the Philly cheese sandwich, it was large and delicious. Cant wait to eat there again!

Debra Quinn This restaurant definitely surprised me. Its been around a minute for sure and the booths could use some love, my mom could barely reach her food on the table, etc.. but the food. Nothing short of amazing. Escargot, baked brie, lamp and the sizzling steak, just wow. Absolutely perfect. We will definitely be back.

Laura Weve gone to this place for a couple years now, for lunch and dinner. I have to say, its one place around here that you will leave fully satisfied. The service is tentative and polite. The food is fresh, full of flavor, and comes out hot. And the atmosphere is great! Such a great little gem of a place. Weve tried different things when we go and never have we been disappointed. Dont forget to get some of their delicious Thai Tea, too!

Drive Boat Ride Our kids wanted a breakfast sandwich and boy did garden street bistro have some of the best biscuit sandwiches ever! My wife wanted the avocado toast but went with the French toast which was impressive Check this place out and see

Robyn Nearing Really good food and atmosphere. We came pretty late at 7pm so missed out on the lovely beach views due to the dark. They had a live band playing, told us itd be about a 20 min wait for a table (3 adults, 2 kids) inside and that was pretty spot on. They had a playground with sand toys for the kiddos. Food came out in about 10 mins. Crab cake order came with grits instead of okra but that was fixed quickly. Nephew devoured his flounder. Crab cakes were awesome. Wouldnt mind returning.

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

Nine Nature Wonderful cozy book store and bistro loaded with cool events

Jeimy Ribado Date: May 2025 Note: a bit upscale, so prices are high and portions are on the smaller end. Reservations are highly encouraged and there isnt a dedicated parking lot (typical for the area) 10/10! The food was absolutely amazing and the staff was wonderful. Every member you walked by greeted you with a smile. Very unique flavors combined on every plate we ordered. Even the vegetarian option had a variety of flavors that somehow didnt override one another. The location is beautiful, and the outdoor seating was surprisingly bareable for Florida in a 90°F+ day. The food is on the more expensive side and the portions are a bit small in comparison to your less expensive restaurants, but the portions dont leave you hungry as they are portioned to what you should eat, youre just unlikely to have leftovers.

Paul Thompson My wife and I enjoyed the food that we ordered. We got the chicken wings with mild sauce. The best wings we had in awhile. Of course, the onion rings were great and homemade. Also, the shrimp poboy. The shrimp was so fresh that I could taste the salt from the ocean on it. The Cuban sandwich with bacon jam was so good. I cant wait to go back. The ambiance and the atmosphere of the Salty Pelican is delightful.

Sarah Chichester This place was an absolute gem! It was my boyfriend and I’s first time here and we will most definitely be back!! I’m not a huge sandwich person but I could personally eat one of these bad boys everyday that’s just how good and fresh it was. The atmosphere and the staff were also amazing. Definitely a must go to give it a shot!

Laura Burns We were looking for a good gluten free restaurant for dinner. Banter & Biddy did not disappoint. We tried the GF onion rings, fried pickles and fried mushrooms. They were all very good, but the tables favorite were the onion rings. We tried the Chicken Sandwich and the fried shrimp and those were also very good. You order up front and they bring it to the table. The service was friendly and quick. What a terrific place to eat and relax.

Julian Alvarez I live on the south side of the island and love driving 5 minutes to eat dinner. First time back to eat at Cusina South since they changed the Chef and added a new menu. I was impressed. Good food with large portions. Pork belly appetizer special was out of this world and was recommended by our waitress. Caesar salad dressing was excellent. I got the pasta alfredo with shrimp added and my wife got angel hair pasta with fresh tomato sauce. Both were very good. Will return again.

Cynthia Brewer The food is always spectacular. Staff is good, my waitress was spot on with her suggestions. They are not open Sun/Mon but the staff needs their break. Views are relaxing. I always make a point to stop in usually get the shrimp basket but went with the waitress suggestions and glad I did.

Javier A. Comas Ruiz The food is amazing, most authentic to cuban food. The coffee is brewed in one of the best ways possible, giving it superior taste to other coffee methods. The medianoche sandwich is one of my favorites and they give big portions. Recommend coming here around breakfast or lunch.