Restaurants

Barrier Island Brewing

This isn’t your average beach-town brewery. Barrier Island Brewing serves up small-batch craft beer brewed in-house, plus cocktails, wine, and a full menu that includes wood-fired pizzas, short rib grilled cheese, and the best fried pickles in...

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Iguanas

No reservations, no dress code—just hot baskets of fried shrimp, cold drinks, and an ice cream machine that’s always free. Iguanas has been a Pier Village go-to for over 20 years, with patio seating, friendly chaos, and hush puppies that...

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Dulce Dough

This is an Emmons must-visit. Dulce Dough is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it bakery with biscuit sandwiches worth waking up for and a pastry case that empties faster than it should. The brioche doughnuts are a local legend—made fresh daily,...

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Georgia Sea Grill

Georgia Sea Grill brings coastal southern dining to the center of the village. Think local shrimp and grits, seared scallops, and one of the best wine programs on the island. Upscale, intimate, and always fresh.

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Palm Coast Coffee Café & Pub

This is where the island loosens up. Palm Coast has strong coffee, cold cocktails, and the only open mic night on St. Simons worth showing up for. It’s chill during the day—eggs and grits, muffins that actually sell out, a courtyard full...

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Porch

Authentic Nashville hot chicken on St. Simons Island. Porch serves up crispy baskets of bird (or fish) with hush puppies, fries, and house-made ranch—best enjoyed on the namesake porch with a cold one. Order at the counter and linger under the...

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The Crab Trap

Wood-paneled walls. Fried shrimp and crab legs. Hush puppies with honey butter. The Crab Trap has been a St. Simons classic since 1975, and it hasn’t changed much—for all the right reasons. No-nonsense seafood, a full bar, and a dining...

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