Since Britt and I just got back from a wonderful vacation with his family, I thought I would share a little about one of my favorite places, St. Simon’s Island in south Georgia. It’s an adorable, quaint little island that I have been visiting for over 24 years with my entire family (cousins, grandparents, aunts, uncles….you get the picture) and we even got married there! That being said, I would like to share my love of the island in a three part series starting with some yummy eats!
Let’s talk food, y’all. I love to eat however, Britt is the pickiest person I know so I’m going to share some delicious places on the island that we both love.
How about we start with seafood…it is an island after all.
1. Mullet Bay
Mullet Bay is a really big tourist-y restaurant, but it has a great atmosphere, especially since they recently upgraded their patio. It could use a little (actually a lot) of help in the interior, can you say 1990’s beach theme? It’s still fun to visit and their food is really good. I love their shrimp and any of their other seafood dishes, but Britt doesn’t eat seafood, so he get’s their burger and loves it. If you go, definitely try out their Mahi Finger as an appetizer…it’s always a hit at our table.
Check out their website and menu here.
2. ECHO
If you are looking for something that is not so tourist-y and more trendy, you have to check out the newly renovated restaurant called ECHO located in the King and Prince Resort. We adore the King and Prince and said “I do” under their palms next to the ocean. Since we got married almost three years ago, we had to go back this past year to check out their renovations and it blew us away. It’s incredible! We loved the trendy feel and were so impressed by how much work they had done (we were a little jealous of how good it looked). Britt and I went there for breakfast one morning before his family arrived and I got way too much food and loved it. Britt got his classic staple, biscuit and gravy. However…the service is not up to par. We were pretty disappointed because we love the new look, they just need to work on the service a little. They’re get there! If you are in the mood for a delicious breakfast or brunch, it’s definitely a place to go.
Check out their site here.
3. Beachcomber BBQ
I am such a sucker for some good, southern BBQ and this place definitely delivers! I am pretty picky when it comes to my shredded pork and this place is the best. The outside (and inside) may not look so appealing, but let me tell you, after a long day on the beach, it is a must visit! Britt doesn’t eat BBQ very often so when he goes, he gets the hot dog and raves about it. We recently tried the smoked turkey and it was a winner, too. There are other BBQ places on the island that are more popular, but this one is the winner in my book.
Here’s their site!
4. Costa Kitchen and Raw Bar
Hello, yummy! I went to this place for the first time ever last weekend and was in love. We all went for brunch and it was great! I had chicken and waffles and there was not a bite left over (that’s a big deal for me). Pair that with a strong mimosa and you’ve got the best brunch ever (can you tell I’m a brunch person?). It is a little bit off the main part of the island, but worth the 5 minute drive…it’s a small island, y’all. It sits right on the harbor and has a fresh and trendy feel inside. We walked out on the docks after brunch and took some pictures that I’ll post later. I would assume they have a killer dinner as well. Don’t miss this place!
Find their site here.
5. Sal’s Neighborhood Pizzaria
Last but not least…pizza! Come on, who doesn’t love an awesome slice of pizza everyone now and then? The Briscoe’s definitely do! We love our pizza and this place is wonderful. If you decide to eat here…get there early because it’s a local favorite and is always packed. Sit back, have a glass of wine and enjoy some of the best pizza around.
Here’s where to find more on Sal’s.
Well there you have it, y’all, my favorite places to eat on St. Simon’s Island. Check back again for more posts about the island and find out why it so special.
Cheers & Happy Eats!
Kb.
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