Amazing crab and viewing of marina setting. Highly recommend this place while at Amelia

One of our favorites! Food and service is always top notch! Our kids love this place as well. Family friendly.

Best fried shrimp on the island! Grits are delicious, everything we've had at 251 is great. The "pick two" is a great way to order and I love the Pecan Pie. read more

Just stopped in for a quick lunch between matches at the Racquet Wars tournament. Fabulous service, great food, excellent atmosphere. We got our food really quickly and it was cooked perfectly, and tasted great, but our server Nathaniel was the real star of the show!! All the staff were excellent and they all thanked us for coming in as we left! Would highly recommend!! Can't wait to come again! read more

Bad wine selection (cheap) but menu is okay Great & Friendly staff Bar seats are crowded

Yummy. Cute place on the Marina. Zoey, our wait staff was awesome. I had to appetizer blackened scallops and a bed of spinach octopus and seaweed salad and the smoked fish dip. We sat outside on the deck. They had bug flamers in the background so no bugs. Heaters were there too when it gets cool. For a Friday eve, we had a nice date night. read more

Great food and great service. It was a sunny and warm day so sitting outside was very nice!

We went there on a recommendation of our charter captain because they will cook the fish (cleaned) that was caught on our recent fishing excursion. The captain told us it was a little pricy but that was ok. The "cook what you catch" meal was $21+ per person. I didn't think it was so bad because it came with two sides, or so I thought. The fish was cooked three different ways. It was very good. We had plenty and ate all the fish. The waitress said "and the sides,? two sides", so we all ordered two sides. I thought that was included in the $21+ price. Boy did my eyes bug out when I received the bill! Each side was $5 or more which that added over $40 to the already pricy bill. After all, we supplied the fish. $85 + $40, plus drinks, water, iced tea, and a couple of beers - can you see where I'm going with this????? I give generous tips and the bill was $190 for four people. I don't think we will be doing that again. read more

Great food, casual atmosphere, and super friendly staff. The shrimp never disappoints!! The desserts looked good but we didn't have any room. read more

Service Horrible! Steamed shrimp had no seasoning and tasted like warmed salt water. Items were overpriced. Nice location but not worth the price. read more

Great spot for watching the sunset during summer months. Some indoor eating but best spot is outside where you can watch the boats and the marina. Bring your bug spray and don't let that keep you away. Food is good too. I recently had a shrimp basket. Came with lots of delicious shrimp, hush puppies and two sides. My friends enjoyed the evening special. We sat and watched the sky turn colors under a nice breeze. Perfect Florida evening. read more

Had dinner there last night., sat outside, my husband and I both got a shrimp and Mahi basket, it was wonderful! Our server was the sweetest person, definitely new favorite place! read more

Been to Amelia for years and first time eating here. We have been missing out. We had great service and was meet with a smile at the door. Our group had salad, burger, wings, and shrimp. When they said fresh twice a day they meant it. 10 atmosphere and 10 food. Will be at the top of our lost when we return. read more

We took our family of 8 here last evening to celebrate a very special occasion for our son and his family! The food, service and atmosphere was fantastic! The owners Michael and Ashley and our great waitress Hannah C were the very best! Food was awesome and served hot and tasty and served in a very timely manner! Would definitely recommend this restaurant and will return in the near future! Thank you Kitchen 251!! Peg and John read more

Very picky with seafood but this place had some of best fried shrimp I've ever tasted. Sides were good and service was good.

Had a great meal here on Friday night. The crab and corn chowder was INCREDIBLE - the best I've ever had anywhere. Crab cakes were just as good - some of the best ever, and easily the best on the island. Also had the fried shrimp basket - very good with tasty crinkle fries. The shrimp were caught locally and it was easy to tell that they were fresh. The prices were reasonable and everyone in my party left full and satisfied! Go NOW - before this secret gets out. You're welcome. read more

Fantastic food and setting. Party of 4, sat outside beneath umbrellas and palms. We started with fish dip and fried clam strips along with draft beer, all very good. I had blackened mahi-mahi with sides of tomato-okra and red beans and rice. Outstanding dish, fish cooked to perfection. Two had a salad topped with salmon, a special. Salmon atop a bed of lettuce, strawberries, honeydew and topped with a vinaigrette. Apparently a wonderful dish, not a morsel left. The final dish was a fried fish-shrimp platter with sides of macaroni and cheese and side salad. Two thumbs up for all three items. All food was cooked perfectly. Will definitely return. read more

Kitchen 251 - Salad special topped with salmon. Very generous portion, outstanding dish with strawberries and honeydew. - Food Trucks Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

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Great little place with good food and great service with a great view. We sat outside overlooking the waterway and really enjoyed it! I recommend! read more

What a find! Amazing quality food with a view of the marina and marsh. Outdoor seating and a fantastic bar and dining room. It's casual, meaning unpretentious and super clean. We just moved to Fernandina and we will be back! read more

Great visit for later lunch on a Wednesday. Only two tables open when we arrived so were promptly seated. Server was friendly and knowledgeable. We opted to share a half & half oyster/shrimp basket and we enjoyed it. Took a while but it came out hot and fresh so very worth the wait. Be glad to go back; server even suggested a return visit, noting that everything on the menu is great. That's the right attitude =! read more

Best kept secret.. this is my Favorite restaurant in all of North Florida!! Chef and his wife are spectacular.. everything here is absolutely amazing!! read more

Great food and friendly service! The owner was present and treated us to a sample of the shrimp and tomato chowder that he had made fresh that day. The shrimp and fish tacos were a good size portion and delicious. read more

We visited Kitchen 251 today for lunch. The food was terrific! Dana was our server and she was great! The menu is extensive; something for everyone. Two of us had the burger; I could only eat half. One had fried fish and it was delicious. The key lime pie is outstanding. Kitchen 251 is another success for Chef Michael. We will definitely be back. read more

The outside dinning area is nice. Our waitress was in training so nothing off for that. The food was just typical AI food that you can get at so many places on the Island. The problem is it was WAY overpriced for what you get. Gotta come down on those prices please. read more

great food....and service. Lovely outdoor seating overlooking the marina.....

The atmosphere was great And our server was Very nice. The food it alittle pricey for what it is. The food was just OK. We went there in 2020 for lunch and loved it. This year not so much. Doubt we go back. read more

TERRIBLE service. No masks and crowded. Shrimp were sweet and very good but NO cocktail sauce was included in the takeout order. Not worth a second trip. read more

Went here based on a recommendation from my brother-in-law. Been coming to the island for over ten years, and owned a place for almost nine, and somehow never stopped in. Saw it, wondered, but passed it. Well, we will be going back frequently, one of our go-to places on the island. Started with blackened scallop appetizer with teriyaki and sweet chili dipping sauces, along with seaweed slaw. Melt in your mouth. Perfect cook, and enhanced with the blackening rub without overheating. My better half then had the crab cake sandwich with southern potato salad, and she likes her crab cakes. Since Barbara Jean's closed, she has really missed them. Well, she is not missing them any longer. I had the shrimp and oyster poboy. Now I have been to NOLA about twenty times, and had some awesome poboys, but today I had one that was the best I have had. The batter on the oysters was the key. Light and crispy, without overcooking those tender oysters. And the Mayport shrimp were awesome. Ask for some Secret Sauce to go with it. And the collards were just as good. Thanks Michael for putting your heart into every dish you prepare, and thanks Heather for the great service. And we will be back as soon as we can. read more

We recently tried this restaurant for lunch while visiting on vacation. The menu variety was somewhat limited but everything we ordered was delicious. We have added this to our list of must have eateries! read more

First time at Kitchen 251. Service was fantastic. We had an oyster po' boy. Oysters were really good. Juicy and fried perfectly. Next time we'll try the oyster basket since there is no need for bread! We also had a fish basket with fried flounder, fries and Mac and cheese. It was nicely done and tasted great with some fresh lemon. Definitely going back. read more

Loved the look & vibe of this place, but was disappointed with the shrimp salad. Very bland. It didn't taste bad, it just didn't have any flavor at all. I'll come back again & give it another try with a different selection next time. read more

We loved the Awesome views and delicious food. This place has a nice friendly atmosphere and the owners Chef Michael and his wife Ashley were so welcoming to all the customers. The fried green tomatoes and gumbo were the perfect appetizers. My husband loved the Steak and shrimp special and I loved the blackened shrimp. Our serve Nancy was super sweet and took great care of us. I highly recommend it and again the marina view and sunset was amazing. read more

A great new find for us. The food was fabulous and good portions. The presentation was top notch. We definitely will return. The service was also excellent! read more

Wonderful food and service in a simple and lovely setting. Will return again no doubt.

Great food and management. I really enjoyed the fried green tomato appetizer and the Islamorada Brewing Company IPA. The smoked chicken plate they served as a special was delicious. read more

Kitchen 251 @kitchen251ai was one of my favorite places for lunch until today. The staff was not wearing masks and the server refused to wear one when we offered a new mask. She was extremely rude and the manager was "too busy" to speak with me. Of course, we left. While so many local businesses are struggling, let's support those who care about the health of our community. read more

Where do I begin? Ill start with the positive I guess. The view and restaurant it self has a great atmosphere along with a very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The food was sadly underwhelming. For lunch ordered the special which was two fish tacos assuming I couldn't go wrong, right? I was wrong. My dish came out with a mountain of shredded cheese and lettuce with chopped up fish pieces along with a side of white rice covered in butter which costed me 22.95 My boyfriend ordered the fried green tomatoe BLT with a side of french fries. The tomatoes were not green tomatoes. The fries are frozen fries and served with no seasoning, not even salt which costed 13.95, not too bad if was good. So in the end both adult entrees are very bland and disappointing. My two children order chicken fingers and fries. The fries come out the same as the adult entree, very bland. The chicken fingers I kid you not were the size of a grown mans index finger and you got three tenders with no childs beverage included which costed in the end 10.95 each. With three adult beverages my bill came to 75.00 before tip. Mind you Im not a cheap person but I would never again pay for such a boring and disappointing meal here. Very sad we had high hopes for this establishment. read more

Took friends there to enjoy the outdoor dining. Food not so good. I asked our server to give me the price of the "peel and eat" shrimp, since it was stated "market price" on the menu. The server told us that it was around $22-$24 a pound. I ordered 1/2 pound, as did my friend. One friend ordered green fried tomatoes and the other a salad. When the bill came, the price for the 1/2 pound of shrimp was $22.95. That would of made a pound of shrimp almost $46. I think that is way overpriced. I went in to speak to the owner as to the outrageous price as well as being misinformed. At first the owner did not want to talk to me, but I pursued it. Finally, the owner came over and told me that was the price of the shrimp because he now has to pay $14 a pound for shrimp at the dock. Not sure he realized what he had just said, but charging $46 for a pound of shrimp is quite a mark up. I told him I was a local and had brought three friends with me to try out his menu. For the price, the food is not good. One good side to the story, since his patrons overheard the complaint, he refunded me my money. read more