St. Simons Island is the place to be if you’re looking for restaurants with a view. The delicious food accompanied by amazing views of the island while you dine at a fabulous restaurant with outdoor seating will remind you why you chose to vacation here. Whether that’s fresh-caught local seafood, homestyle Southern cooking, brunch with friends, or a perfectly cooked steak, you’ll be able to find it here.
There’s something to be said about dining under the stars with a cool sea breeze. It’s the perfect way to end a day of exploring and enjoying the golden isles lifestyle. You can choose from quiet and serene to upbeat with live music and dancing, depending on your mood. St. Simons Island restaurants with outdoor seating are a must when planning your trip, and we’re here to help you.
Restaurants with Outdoor Dining
Seafood/Contemporary
Catch 228
With a focus on local seafood, Catch 228 on Saint Simons Island is a favorite amongst locals and visitors alike. They offer fresh raw, baked, and steamed oysters, crab cakes, fried shrimp, and crab legs. There are plenty of other reasons to visit besides the great food. The atmosphere will have you wanting to return time and again, as will the beautiful views if you opt for outdoor seating. They host a full bar a decent beer menu.
If you aren’t searching for crab cakes, you might want to check out the next restaurant on the list. Echo is part of the King and Prince Resort.
ECHO
Echo offers a farm-to-table experience with a true passion for traditional southern coastal cuisine. The restaurant is located on the oceanfront, giving a fine dining experience with views of the Atlantic Ocean. The children’s menu includes favorites like ice cream.
Let’s get serious here for a moment. Fine dining is always an option, but when visiting the golden isles, do you really want to get dressed up? That’s where Halyards comes in. They focus on the foodie in each of us. And they deliver every time.
Halyards Restaurant
At Halyards, they’ve taken the idea of fine dining and made it a casual affair. You can choose from the bar, the dining room, or an outside table. Any choice you make will be the right one at Halyards. The amazing crew keeps the menu updated with the seasons, choosing carefully from exquisite local fare and locally sourced meats and fresh seafood.
If Halyards sounds too formal, there’s Iguana’s Seafood Restaurant. It’s located in the center of historic Pier Village.
Iguana’s Seafood Restaurant
Wild Georgia shrimp are the catch of the day at Iguanas. Fresh seafood is what they do, and they cook it to perfection. The patio is perfect for having fried shrimp and crab cakes. This is a must for seafood lovers. Oh, and their shrimp and grits are the best.
If you prefer a more relaxing atmosphere, try Mullet Bay Restaurant.
Mullet Bay Restaurant
Mullet Bay offers exceptional seafood in an inviting atmosphere. The deck and patio are spacious, allowing room to have an intimate conversation while enjoying appetizers. They provide an excellent wine list and a full bar, plus a generous non-seafood section on the menu. They’re known for their fried catfish.
Asian
If you have a sudden desire for Thai food, you’re in good hands on St Simon’s Island. Satiate that craving at Tara Thai.
Tara Thai and Sushi
Tara Thai & Sushi provides the island’s only authentic Thai food eatery and the best-made to order fresh sushi. Check out the great selection of beers, wines, Sak, and mixed drinks. Enhance your dining experience with outdoor seating, or choose one of the tables inside. You can make a show of your meal by choosing to eat at the sushi bar and enjoy an evening of watching food being prepared right in front of you.
If you’re not in the mood for Thai, Fancy Q sushi bar and grill make authentic Japanese dishes.
Fancy Q Sushi Bar & Grill
Come by to experience authentic, laid-back Japanese fare made with hand-picked ingredients like fresh seafood. The menu has over 100 items to peruse, and you can sit out on the patio, dining room, or at the sushi bar.
Italian
It’s time to visit Sal’s. Sal’s pizzeria is a mainstay in St. Simon’s Island.
Sal’s Neighborhood Pizzeria
Sal’s is a welcoming, friendly pizzeria that has a history of delivering fantastic pies. Italian restaurants like Sal’s have a knack for creating great food and friends, so don’t be surprised if you leave with a pizza and a new friend. Sal’s Neighborhood Pizzeria has a great patio and a marvelous atmosphere.
Breweries, Pubs, Bar, and Grills
When you’re looking to relax and have a burger, a craft beer, and some entertainment, check out the island’s thriving live music scene. You can start your trip at Palm Coast Coffee and Pub. It’s also a great place for a latte.
Palm Coast Coffee & Pub
Palm Coast is a great hangout on the golden isles with free WI-Fi, a full bar, good coffee, and outdoor seating. They offer a cafe that serves deli-style hot chicken sandwiches and good, casual foods, bagels, sweets, and craft beer. Hot dogs and other American fare are available for the kids. A great spot to rest when biking.
If you’re always in the mood for a great happy hour special, look no further than Marsh Point Bar and Grill.
Marsh Point Bar & Grill
The happy hour specials at Marsh Point Bar & Grill are so good you won’t want to miss out. Sit out on the deck with a craft beer and enjoy a beautiful summer sunset.
Honorable Mentions
St. Simon’s Island has over a hundred restaurants to choose from, making it a foodie’s paradise.
Barbara Jean’s is a fantastic Southern food restaurant in Pier Village on Mallery Street. Tramici has a fantastic deck and patio to enjoy its excellent Italian offering.
Palmers Village Cafe brings Nashville Hot Chicken with its open patio and is considered one of SSI’s best-kept secrets.
Saint Simons Island is him to the Sandcastle, which is the place for breakfast or brunch. Great mimosas and a fun atmosphere. Brogen’s is great all-American fare.
Del Sur Artisan Eats, Half Shell, Gnat’s Landing, and Coastal Kitchen cook fresh seafood for exquisite dishes.
Demere Grill is great, and there is other fine dining, Mexican, deli, and southern soul barbeque options.
