I had their take on Shrimp and Grits where the grits were shaped into a tall round slightly crispy patty covered with plenty of good size shrimp. I also sat at the bar where the atmosphere was very friendly and welcoming amongst the fellow patrons, mostly longtime resident couples. As a regular nonresident visitor to the island I'll be sure to return here again. I should also add the two lady bartenders were also very welcoming and attentive, of course. read more

We attended dinner at lagniappe restaurant this evening. We were seriously disappointed. Waitress was excellent but the food was lacking. I had the 50 dollar steak and my wife had the 32 dollar salmon dish. Steak was Aldi quality and Brussel sprouts were burnt. Steak was chewy and rubbery and tasteless. Last time here! read more

Have eaten here and it's absolutely delicious with an excellent ambiance and cocktail selection. Ordered takeout the last time I was in the area and they didn't disappoint. The staff were very friendly and easy at pickup. Got the roasted chicken and NY strip- both fantastic. A must have when in the area. Toodles, Bob B. read more

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A friend recommended this place to us while we were visiting the area and we are so glad they did! We had a 7:45 res on a Friday & when we arrived were seated immediately. The place was very busy & energetic (aka a bit loud! ;) but no issues for us! We ordered steak & a red snapper dish & both were great! All my life living in the south, I have never eaten pickled collards - they were exceptional! Our server was friendly. Would definitely recommend! read more

Dinner here was one of the best experiences of our trip. From friendly service to amazing food and to a lovely ambiance, we will definitely be back! read more

Food was hit or miss. Fried lobster and shrimp and grits were the best. Dad liked fried lobster, but mom said it was okay. Cocktails were great! Ambience was nice. Death Star balls decorate the ceiling above the tables. The service was friendly and okay. Food came out fast. Sammy would go again. Jolee wants the shrimp and grits. Sammy wants every form of shrimp available. It smelled good in there! read more

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This is a wonderful restaurant with a nod to New Orleans style food. My first time here I was excited to try it as I've heard a lot of good things about it. All those things are true. We were meeting some friends and arrived early so we took a seat at the bar. The drinks were surprisingly discounted because of happy hour. When our friends arrived, we were seated promptly. Our group really wanted a round table where we could talk since we hadn't seen each other in forever. although the cushion booth looked very inviting we wanted to sit around. The restaurant was accommodating and sat us in the back room where we could sit and chitchat. Our server was very efficient. He described not only the specials for us, but a few things on the menu we weren't familiar with. As soon as I heard chicken curry poutine I didn't need to hear anything else. I also ordered a salad that had some dried cranberries and blue cheese with a sweet dressing on it. The poutine was a rather large order. It was very tasty. However, it really did not have a strong curry taste so much so that my husband even ate some and he hates curry. I really enjoyed it, although disappointed that I didn't taste any curry. My salad was very good as well, a little on the sweet side, but that's my fault. I probably put so much dressing on it. My husband was happy to order the gumbo soup. He said it was very good and for a main he had a fried catfish with a New Orleans style sauce on it which came with collards. He said everything about his dish was delicious. Our friends tried fried green tomatoes for the first time and really enjoyed them. They also enjoyed their meals as well. One of our party was gluten free. She ordered a side of mashed potatoes which they forgot to bring her. Not a big deal when she reminded the server, he brought them out piping hot right away . We opted not to have dessert and decided to go to town for ice cream. I highly recommend trying this restaurant. It's out of the ordinary while still being able to please most non adventurous eaters. read more

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Food was fantastic, ambiance was upscale yet still laid-back, and the service was top notch. Definitely make reservations if you are planning a group or a visit on the weekend. The house red blend is a great choice for wine, and they have plenty of beers on draft including local brews. I had the steak frites and a cup of gumbo and both were fantastic. Highly recommend a visit here. read more

Lagniappe - Steak Frites - French Near Me - Amelia Island, Florida

Wonderful experience. $20 corkage fee to bring your own special bottle of wine is so very reasonable. Our server Taylor was charming and efficient. I tried the andouille sausage gumbo as a starter and it was thick and tasty. The specials all sounded creative and delicious. I opted for the braised pork shank with mashed potatoes and broccoli. It was topped with a demi glaze sauce and crispy onion. Absolutely magnificent. Had enough leftover for lunch the next day. My wife had the Country Captain Salmon and raved about it. There is magic coming out of the kitchen Thank you chefs. read more

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Very demure! The service from Sidney was top tier she made a longgg travel day much better. The food tastes like a slight creole inspiration. Was reasonably priced for a more upscale restaurant in a small town. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Dined: September 2025 -- Couple -- Belated Birthday Dinner Bottom Line Up Front: We left incredibly disappointed--not just in the preparation, presentation, and flavor of the food, but even more so that the manager, who knew full well about the problems, never came to our table to acknowledge them. Clearly this restaurant gets it right sometimes, but on our visit, it was nowhere close. 1. Mussels ($16) The mussels were just okay. I love garlic, but the broth was completely overwhelmed--easily the equivalent of 6-8 cloves of rough-chopped garlic floating in the bowl. Worse, I got one mussel that tasted off, then another, and I had to stop. It's hard to shake that taste once it's in your mouth. My wife also had a bad one, and we both pushed the dish aside. (You can see in the attached video that most of the mussels were untouched, still in the bowl even after our mains arrived.) To be fair, mussels are highly perishable, and it's late summer when they turn even faster, so I'll give some grace there. Still, I'd rate them a 2 out of 5. 2. My Steak -- New York Strip ($38) I made it very clear when ordering: I wanted my steak charred. I repeated it multiple times, stressing that I wanted a very dark char and crust, medium rare. The server confirmed it was cooked on a flame grill--perfect, I thought. When the plate arrived (via a food runner, not my server--which is fine), my first reaction was shock. I've eaten at many of the world's best steakhouses (Keens, Delmonico's, Hawksmoor, Peter Luger). While I wasn't expecting that level of perfection, for $38 I expected at least a well-prepared steak. Instead, here's what I got: No char. Not even close. Partial, faint grill marks that looked careless and uneven. Meat that was just an ugly gray--completely unappetizing. The "bourbon butter" compound wasn't spooned neatly as shown on their website photo--it looked like it had been flung across the steak with a fork. The sauce, which online appeared rich and dark like a demi-glace, was instead tasteless. I even asked my wife to taste-check me, and she agreed. The steak itself had almost no seasoning. No real salt, maybe a whisper of pepper. The texture wasn't terrible, but it was utterly flavorless. In short: this steak was a total miss. If the chef cares at all about their craft, I'd challenge them to look at the photo I attached and ask: Would you be proud to serve this plate? Would you put your name on it? My rating: 1 out of 5. 3. My Wife's Chicken ($26) Massively overcooked. Videos show the skin nearly blackened, and the meat beneath bone-dry. Cutting into it was like sawing through beef jerky. The gnocchi had some flavor, but the sauce shown on the online menu photo wasn't there. Instead, it was thick, pasty, and dry. When our server checked in, I showed her the steak and said directly: "This is nothing like I ordered. Please tell the chef." I told her I wasn't asking for it to be comped, but I did want the kitchen to know. She confirmed she would let them know, and the manager later confirmed she did notify them. My wife also showed her chicken--skin blackened, inside dry as dust--and asked the chef to see it. When I asked for the check, she brought a complimentary chocolate mousse as an apology, which was a kind gesture. Still, our bill was $105 (with no alcohol), with a $16 tip because I didn't want to penalize the server for the kitchen's failings, and she wasn't the one who delivered our plates. Incredibly frustrating to pay a solid amount of money for this. Beyond the Food: Service & Atmosphere A. Staff Wrapping Silver in the Dining Room By 8:15, my wife and I were trying to salvage our evening, but staff were loudly wrapping silverware and chatting at a nearby 8-top they used as their staging table. In what's supposed to be a fine dining setting, this was tacky, intrusive, and distracting. I get it they want to get out and go home/party/whatever, but don't disrupt the guests who are expecting an elegant and relaxing visit. B. Management Failure The next day, I called the restaurant to give management a chance to hear my feedback. A manager called me back, listened, and then casually admitted: "Yes, I was there last night. I saw the chicken and called it out to the kitchen." So he was fully aware of the disaster unfolding at our table, while we were there--and chose not to say a single word to us. No apology, no explanation, nothing. That is simply Restaurant Management 101: when something goes wrong, you show your face, acknowledge it, and make the guest feel heard and know you care! Final Thought: I've been in this business for over 30 years, and I'll never forget a sign that hung above the wait station in one of the first restaurants I ever worked in: "Some customers don't get mad. They don't complain. They don't say anything at all as they head out the door. They just walk out... and never come back." That's exactly how this night felt. One star. read more

Lagniappe - q: 'Chef? are you proud to serve this plate?' a: "No Chef!" - French Near Me - Amelia Island, Florida

Food, service, and ambiance were all top notch! We will definitely return the next time we come back to Fernandina!

Took my son here for his graduation celebration. Our server, Rob, couldn't have been more perfect. Food was fantastic but dang the PB dessert was simply insane. read more

Lagniappe - French Near Me - Amelia Island, Florida

Great evening out on the patio. The most tender calamari! The halibut special was on point. Well prepared fish and sides with a nice accompanying sauce. Service was very nice although a little slow. Blackberry sangria was a refreshing addition to dinner. read more

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STUNNED! MANAGEMENT DESERVES A BIG FAT ZERO. Party of three ordered dinner @ 6:30, around 7:45 manager came over and asked us to leave as they had reservations - when we could see 5 empty tables. Been dining there 8 years, always super food and service, just sitting and chatting and boom! WTF??? NEVER had that happen before, anywhere, ever...and so unnecessary! ALSO So embarrassing with OOT guest after we talked up the place. EAT FAST I guess read more

Calamari, fried lobster tail, filet mignon and the NY steak all had amazing flavors. Our server was very attentive and guided us through the menu. The ambiance was sometimes noisy but not too loud to carry on a conversation. We were in a booth which took away some of the noise read more

I come here every year on vacation and get the house braise, usually a pork shank of some variety, always amazing, I can expect something extra. This time I brought kids, and I didn't think I would be able to dine here, but I was wrong. One kid devoured their pasta, another gave the chicken and fries a 9.8/10. We were too full for dessert but will be back again soon. Thank you for accommodating kids meals, I appreciated being able to enjoy your food, and you made it possible by providing options for my picky eaters as well. read more

Lagniappe - Braise du Jour pork shank, Center Cut Filet Mignon - French Near Me - Amelia Island, Florida

Nice spot for a date night. Specials are great and staff is well informed on food/drink details. Only dish I've ever been disappointed with are the crab cakes. Found at least 10+ shells last time we ordered them. I know sometimes it's impossible to get them all out but 10+ was pushing it. If they have the scallop special - get that! Was phenomenal. Overall, highly recommend. read more

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First time here after talking about it on several occasions. Came here for wife's Birthday. Well it didn't disappoint! Loved the vibe inside, that old world feel and our server was so attentive and awesome! Tipped her extra. Since this was our first time here we couldn't make a decision on the starter so we asked our server to surprise us. She brought the Fried green tomatoes. A great choice, so yummy and perfectly cooked. My main course, I had to try the Ribeye special of the day after she said to look behind you at another guests meal that was just brought out. Instantly made the decision to get it. Had no idea how much it was just wanted it! Also came with broccolini and mashed potatoes. Had a lovely glaze over the whole steak. So yummy. My wife tried the Blackened Red fish with fried oysters garnishing the top and her sides were the pickled collard greens and the crunchy Brussel sprouts...so good. Of course we had to try the dessert and after we heard banana pudding cheese cake that was a must try. Also gave her a complimentary chocolate pot o cream pudding. I may have called it the wrong name but it was so good also. Both excellent! Overall we had a wonderful experience. I highly recommend, however you will pay a premium for the special Ribeye which was $60 bucks, but it was soooo good. read more

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First time at Lagniappe did not disappoint! There is a nice variety of southern, French creole, American dishes. Makes it easy for everyone to find something! Our waiter was super friendly and stopped by quite a few times to check in on and see how we were doing. They have an extensive cocktail menu, liquor and wine list. I always appreciate a great cocktail! For the food, our waiter recommended the trout and the pork chop. He was 100% right, both were great! The pork chop is large and super tender. Goes so well with the blueberry sauce and Mac and cheese is delicious. The fish was also fresh and a large portion with a great summer succotash side. The vibe is a little dungeon and dragons, but the food is really good. It's also really loud in the dining room so I wouldn't necessarily recommend for an intimate date just because it may be hard to hear on a crowded night. Overall, would recommend for some quality drinks and yummy creole cuisine! read more

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We had the scallops and shrimp and grits. My wife said the scallops were the best dish she has ever eaten! I loved the shrimp and grits as well. We particularly enjoyed the 80-90s music played softly in the background. Nice atmosphere, great food! read more

Service was great. Place was packed. Food was good but not glorious but very very nice place .

Service is great, bartenders are excellent even if you have to wait for your table they come over to the waiting area Food is always incredible read more

Came in with a group of 8. Everyone had a different meal, appetizer and dessert. Fried green eggplant and lump crabcake were the best but the fried pork rolls and fried oysters were also excellent. For mains I suggest either the blackened red fish or the halibut special. Also must try the tart and succulent collard greens. Best desert was the flourless chocolate cake and the warmed pecan pie with ice cream. read more

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If you're thinking of Sunday brunch in Amelia Island this is your spot! The food is described as French and is definitely giving a creole/New Orleans vibe. Everything we ordered was excellent. For starters we had two orders of the chicken fried oysters, calamari, and the wings. Let's just say our plates were clean before we ordered our entrees. For entrees we ordered the blue corn fried catfish, seafood Mac and cheese, and the fish of the day. My one regret is that I was so busy eating that I didn't take any pictures of the food. Take my word for it, this place is a must try. To top it all off our waiter (Chris) was so attentive and extremely helpful the entire time. He gave great recommendations on the menu and kept our drinks full. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to go back. read more

We were a bit disappointed by our dinner here. Being seated at a small oddly shaped table near a very loud and raucous group didn't help. The service was okay. They were busy and our server had a few too many tables to cover. My husband had had a large lunch so decided to try their meat charcuterie board as his entree. He did not care for it at all. It had 3 different, but indistinguishable, thin slices of salami. They were nice enough to take it off the bill when he sent it back. I had their pecan encrusted trout with beurre blanc. It was a very large portion. I requested and got some extra sauce as the part of the fish without the sauce was a tad dry. The sauce tasted like it had a bit too much white wine (or vinegar) in it. But the fish was still decent. The roasted potatoes were very good. For dessert, we shared the pot de creme -- a very rich and creamy dark chocolate "pudding". This was very good. read more

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Went to one of our favorite restaurants on the island for our anniversary. Started out with a smoked manhattan and sazerac from there nice cocktail menu. Then a shared ceviche - the mango compote is special. They have a nice wine list which we selected from for our meal. I had the seafood bullion which contains fish, shellfish, calamari, and shrimp in a to die for wine-tomato-vegetable bullion which is wonderful to soak up with crusted bread! My wife had a wonderful beef short rib with macaroni and cheese which she loved. Our waitress was wonderful and attentive as was everyone else. The staff brought us a free chocolate mousse for our anniversary which was very nice of them. The restaurant is always very busy but not too loud. If you are on Amelia Island this is a place to try! read more

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what a fantastic place to eat. It started when I walked in the door and a beautiful hostess named Christie got me seated very quickly. My waitress, whose name was Maddie, was kind, attentive, and knew about everything on the menu. The food was gotten to me fast, and it was delicious. I would go there again in a second. read more

Excellent service and food Love this restaurant it's definitely my go to spot! The old fashioned is spot on the best on the island!

So fun to find a New Orleans style restaurant on Amelia Island! My sister lived in Nola for years so I've missed this food. The shrimp and grits was fabulous and totally lived up to some great ones we've eaten there. They have a large selection of wine by the glass which was fun. Unfortunately we were pretty limited to appetizers since my partner is celiac so we had the smoked salmon brûlée which was excellent, although the salmon dip is super rich. Our other entree was the curry salmon which was served with a papadum and Carolina gold rice which is new to me and so delicious. The ambiance is overall fun although the lights over the tables cast a harsh glare in your face/table - but they look cool so I understand the appeal. Overall we had a great time - and don't forget to tip the kitchen a 6-pack or 12-pack - love this option. read more

This could be a really good restaurant. My family and I have been here multiple times over the last few years, and it is always hit and miss. For a restaurant that appears to want to approach a casual elegant dining experience a few changes need to be made. First, when you are charging up to $60 a meal, having paper napkins is crazy. Also, sitting in the main dining room on plastic faux rattan patio furniture, that is unraveling, is bizarre and off-putting. This place is insanely loud, and the owners need to consult an interior designer to help with that. Table cloths and fabric chairs could do wonders both for the noise and the dining experience. The food was good to great, but inconsistent. I hate collard greens, but my entree is served with their pickled collards, and they were delicious. That is probably the only time in my life I ate then voluntarily. The blue corn crusted catfish was excellent. My dad had the gumbo and said it was taseless, but he loved the shrimp and grits. My mom had the rainbow trout and said it was good but was a bit flat tasting, i.e. needed some more flavor. My brother liked his shrimp basket, but was not a fan of the cole slaw. All in all, it would have been a very enjoyable experience if we didn't need to yell at each other to be heard. read more

Happy to share details about our excellent visit. Friday night at 6:30 for party of six; the restaurant was busy. Bar was a bit slow getting drinks out but foot came out hot in reasonable amount of time. My blackened redfish was moist, plentiful, seasoned yet not too salty. Nephew's almond-crusted trout was enjoyed; wife's NY strip was perfectly cooked medium and delicious. Portions were large, accompanying sides tasty, and I felt the prices were very fair for the quality. Despite long wait for dessert at end, I was very satisfied with our dinner at Lagniappe. read more

It was our last meal out in Amelia Island, and I left so disappointed, and actually almost ticked off. While the drinks and calamari were pretty good, I ordered the special, which was a ribeye and blue cheese chips. The ribeye was completely fatty, to the point where if I were a chef, I would have refused to serve it. I have never eaten such an awful steak. The side of "house made" chips was stale, like they had been made the day before. I The worst part was the PRICE. That cheap fatty steak and stale fries were $70! This kind of price I only see at upscale steakhouses. I have never been so "sticker shocked" at a restaurant. I'm not even the type to leave negative reviews, but this shocked me, and I figured I'd let people know not to make the mistake I did. If I were the manager I would fire whoever let that steak go out. My husband's fish was just okay, and still not worth the price. All of the meat was very low quality and over priced. I was excited to eat here and liked the ambiance, but we won't be back. read more

A chef puts a salmon filet on a bag of Caesar salad and says: yeah let's go ahead and sell that for $40

I had high hopes for this dining experience, but was overall was a disappointing food experience! It's located on the north end of the Island, closer to where we stayed versus the downtown area. From the beginning, everything felt rushed. The server kept coming over asking if we were ready to order. The food is presented nicely, but unfortunately the taste does not match. The gumbo was flat, the redfish was just okay (especially for the price), the roasted chicken was decent, but nothing was outstanding and made me want to come back. read more

Food is usually good. Service, like so many places, can be hit or miss. Management a miss.

Incredibly accommodating server Crystal . Chef came out to check on us , Drew! 1st class customer service.

So good! Sat outdoors and it was lovely. Enjoyed our server. Salad with green goddess dressing was delicious. Filet was perfect. A lovely evening. Everyone loved their meals. Pork chop amazing. Would definitely go back! read more

Great food and service. Garden was charming to eat in and relax. This was 2 years ago but if in the area would certainly return.

Terrible service (disappearing wait staff/ forgotten courses) terrible food (overcooked overpriced undersalted) Management takes no responsibility. Avoid at all costs. read more