By Jessica Morelock
Located along the Atlantic coast in the southeastern corner of Georgia, St. Simons Island is a favorite vacation destination for travelers. The island
resort community offers a wide array of cultural and outdoor activities. You can enjoy art galleries, shopping, exploring historical landmarks, water sports and much more. If you plan on visiting, there are St. Simons Island restaurants for all budgets. St. Simons Island restaurants serve up an eclectic mix of cuisines for all tastes.
Bennie's Red Barn
If you are looking for a good steak on St. Simons Island, head to Bennie's Red Barn. It has been in business since 1955 and is the oldest privately owned restaurant on the island. Bennie's menu includes steaks, chops and seafood.
Bennie's Red Barn
5514 Frederica Road
St. Simon's Island, Georgia 31522
(912) 638-2844
www.benniesredbarn.com
Blackwater Grill
The Blackwater Grill treats its guests to a wide selection of American fare with a strong concentration on Cajun and Creole dishes from Louisiana and some Southern favorites. You can enjoy fried green tomatoes, gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish étouffée and much more.
Blackwater Grill
260 Redfern Village
St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522
(912) 634-6333
www.blackwatergrill.com
Crabdaddy's
Located in the center of St. Simons Island, Crabdaddy's is a seafood restaurant where you can savor your choice of fried, steamed, grilled and blackened seafood. Crabdaddy's boasts "down home hospitality combined with Southern charm." Their menu offers fresh grouper, mahi mahi, red snapper, salmon and tuna, which you can order to your exact specifications or enjoy as one of the daily specials.
Crabdaddy's Seafood Grill
1219 Ocean Blvd.
St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522
(912) 634-1120
www.crabdaddysseafood.com
Delaney's Bistro & Bar
If you are looking for an intimate fine-dining experience, Delaney's Bistro offers French-inspired cuisine for your romantic night out. In addition to the daily fresh catch, you may enjoy trying the lamb, veal or duck. If you are in the mood for a lighter meal, skip the bistro and head to the bar, where you can have Spanish-style tapas.
Delaney's Bistro & Bar
3415 Frederica Road
St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522
(912) 638-1330
www.delaneysbistro.com/
Halyards
If you wish to have an artistic dining experience where the food looks as colorful as it tastes, make reservations at Halyards, where everything is made from scratch. Serving contemporary island cuisine complemented by an extensive wine list makes Halyards a popular choice for both locals and tourists.
Halyards
600 Sea Island Road
St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522
(912) 638-9100
www.halyardsrestaurant.com
About the Author:
Jessica Morelock began her professional writing career in 2007, after a three-year stint as a producer and co-host on Sirius Satellite Radio. She has also worked for the airline industry and as a travel agent. She completed a bachelor's degree in political science at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
