Restaurants in St. Simons Island

This is a fun, family place to eat good, wholesome food, though the red barn itself looks like it’s been transported from Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Established in 1954, founder Bennie Gentile was indeed inspired by the barns he saw in Germany in World War II. The menu is fairly…

Chef Tom Delaney has been delighting locals and visitors alike at this bistro since 1994, with cozy corner booths, soft lighting, and black-and-white photos of the island on the walls. Among a variety of fresh seafood and especially game dishes, his signatures include a grilled…

Plush, modern beachfront resort, with five sparkling oceanfront pools, spas, tennis courts, and plenty of golf. It’s a family-friendly spot, with two kiddie pools, children’s menus, special activities for kids, and two-bedroom suites to five-bedroom beach houses to accommodate…

Top BBQ joint on the island, with all the classics done exceptionally well. In addition to plates of pulled pork, ribs, brisket, and turkey breast, the sandwiches are especially good, with ribs, pork knuckle, and burnt ends all crammed within a toasted bun, and topped with pickles…

Truly luxurious digs, with rooms decked out in an elegant South-meets-English manor house style. It’s a relatively tranquil getaway, with expansive ocean views, and justly popular with golfers given the courses that surround it. The old-world experience is rounded out by the 24-hour…