Exceptional Service That Turned a Mishap into a Great Memory I recently had an issue with a thoughtful gift certificate my son sent me for The Boat House. In a moment of clumsiness, I accidentally deleted the email and thought it was gone for good. I reached out in desperation, and to my surprise, manager Colin personally stepped in. He contacted corporate right away and made sure the gift certificate was resent to me promptly. That kind of care and follow-through is rare these days, and it speaks volumes about the family-oriented, customer-first culture at The Boat House. It made me even more excited for our next visit. Thank you, Colin, and the whole team -- you've gained a loyal customer and turned what could have been a frustrating situation into one that highlights why The Boathouse stands out. Highly recommend! read more

We just had a drink and a snack so I can't give much of a review on the food, but the bartender was great. She was super personable and fun. We had the Bleu Cheese chips which were really good. They are homemade potato chips bathed in a delicious queso and sprinkled with bleu cheese crumbles. A perfect companion to my prosecco. I took the picture after we ate quite a few of the chips. It's a big portion. I'd definitely like to come back to try some of the other items on the menu. read more

The Boat House - Bleu cheese chips - Seafood Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

Foods always good, service is friendly and ambience is fun with outdoor music or chill inside

Crab cake and farmhouse salad was fabulous. The steak was amazing too. Highly recommend The Boat House!

Great atmosphere! My servers name was Stella..she was great, very polite and attentive! I ordered the hanger steak and it was by far the best tasting steak I've had this year. The chimichurri sauce.was on point and the potatoes and pickled onions were a perfect pairing. If you're looking for great food and atmosphere in downtown Amelia island..this is the place! read more

We got there at 8, put in our name for a party of 3 and waited 30 minutes. I was worried because the kitchen closes at 9 but they were so kind and said they wouldn't close the restaurant anytime soon bc they still had people there. Our waitress was so kind too and sweet towards my young daughters. The waiting for a table was stressful but in the long run worth it. Our food was so good. We got the salmon special and it wasn't dry. read more

Nice open space, plenty of booths and tables. Friendly, prompt service. So happy to learn that they have a gluten free menu. The ahi tuna appetizer was outstanding! Perfectly prepared tuna and a nice spice from the sriracha. Grilled grouper was slightly over cooked with made it chewy, but the sauce was sweet and paired well with the pineapple and mango. Very enjoyable flavors. read more

Really enjoyed this place. We sat outside at the bar and enjoyed live music. Our bartender "Chaz" was very nice and chatted with the patrons. Dinner was excellent--we had the Key West Grouper along with the Blackened Ahi Tuna, both excellent! I would highly recommend a stop here. read more

The Boat House - Key West Grouper (1/2 of it ) - Seafood Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

We walked in a hour before closing and was welcomed warmly. I had the salmon and my boyfriend had the meatballs. Food was hot and fresh and was delicious. Wait staff were friendly and attentive. read more

The Boat House - Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

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Located in the heart of Fernandina Beach, I've never had an issue finding a spot for one at the outdoor bar. Food is absolutely delicious. I always get the Shrimp Nachos and Lady Luck (Pink Martini). Bartenders are friendly and quick. read more

The Boat House - Seafood Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

This was one of the greatest restaurants experiences I have ever had. Ryan our server was incredible and just everything you would want in a person who engages with you at a restaurant. The rib bye with blue cheese crumbles was just the best steak I have had. The dessert key lime pie and the bread pudding did not disappoint. read more

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My husband and I visited for the first time Fernandina island and we looked up places to eat on tiktok, we saw this place was recommended but didn't know what to expect. We sat outside and there was a live band playing, we decided to go with appetizers as we were planning on going around the island and didn't want to feel too full. We decided to try the blackened ahi tuna, mussels and crab cake. It was all SOOOO GOOD and for appetizers they were large enough to share and actually filled us up! The mussels had a spice kick that was about a medium and the blackened ahi tuna had a sweet sauce covered over. The crab cake was warm and not fried as typical crab cakes are sometimes. Overall - we had a great time and were so satisfied with the food and ambience! Definitely recommend if planning to find a nice, casual, feel good space to eat! read more

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If I could give this place a 100/10 I would ! We were thoroughly impressed with all aspects of the visit from first walking in the door to leaving. It was nice to see the kitchen while we waited to eat. The palm trees outside are so inviting. The food was served very quick and to-order despite being so busy. Our server, Janelle, was so helpful in helping us design our dinner for my 10 yr old daughter and me. Despite her multiple tables, she always kept my water topped off regularly ! Every bite had delectable, unique flavors. The food stayed hot the whole meal. The music was a type of rock. We watched football on the tvs. Would highly recommend!!! And ask for Janelle ! read more

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First of all our server Janell was engaging and efficient. The restaurant was full on the Monday night before Christmas Eve. It was really cold outside so outdoor seating was not an option. There were five of us. All but one ordered a cocktail. The shock came when the bill arrived and we discovered that the Woodford Double Oaked Old Fashioned's were $22 each. Shame on us for not asking. Three of us had the grouper and it was phenomenal. Would definitely order again. Fish sandwich and seafood gumbo for another in our group was equally as good. Problem was the vegan in our group had no entree options. Had to settle for a side salad and hush puppies. The rest of us felt bad for him. Time for the Boat House to tweak its dinner options. So other than the cocktail price shock and the lack of Vegan options, this place is a winner. read more

The Boat House - Grouper - Seafood Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

I enjoyed the ambience and the outdoor seating. The live music was certainly a bonus. I had a mahi sandwich which was quite good. Overall, it is a restaurant that I need to return to. read more

Everyone recommended this restaurant to us and it was walking distance from the Hampton Inn where we stayed before our American cruise lines cruise. All six of us really enjoyed our meal. I had the Asian salmon. Others had grouper or other kinds of fish. Everyone agreed their meal was delicious. Also, it was a beautiful night and we sat outside, listening to the wonderful singer who sang the best rendition of passionate kisses by Mary Chapin Carpenter. Lovely place. read more

Great food and atmosphere! Love the live music Aden and the layout. Great place for warm nights! read more

The Boat House - Outside sitting area - Seafood Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

I gave it two stars because of the ambiance. Go for the music. The food was, at best, middle of the road. I had salad w mahi. Poor cut. Small. Veggies had no seasoning. Husband had an overly fried piece of fish. The burgers are likely the way to go. Or go for a few drinks. I left a bit hungry. The server was very nice. read more

Came here again and, sadly, it just didn't live up to last year's experience. The service was still great, staff were friendly and welcoming as always, but the food quality and flavor weren't what I remembered. Hoping it was just an off day, because I've really enjoyed it here in the past! read more

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Here on a girls trip and this place was absolutely amazing. The live music and atmosphere outside was exactly what we were looking for. We sat at the outside bar - Dave was a top notch bartender. He was on his game - this place was slamming. The lemon drop martini was delicious and the hibiscus mule also good. The hush puppies yummy and crispy chicken crunch was omg - delicious. Everyone loved their food. The sword fish with the mushroom rice and a smoky red pepper sauce was literally the best sword fish I've ever had. I split the grouper dish as well and that was delicious too. Chris was our waiter and he was so friendly and attentive. If you are looking for great food, fun atmosphere, good music and fabulous drinks - this is your spot. Hope to be back read more

The Boat House - Swordfish special - Seafood Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

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It's a really nice place and we really enjoyed the first time we went. We ordered the Farmhouse mixed greens and the hanger steak. The chimichurri must've had chilies or something in it to make it more spicy than any chimichurri I've had in the past, but the hanger steak itself was tasty and done well. The salad on the other hand was one of the best salads I may have ever eaten! There was live music that was not too loud, and our server was fantastic, but sadly, I do not have his name. My photos are from this visit. We were so pleased with our food the first time, we went back again that weekend. I asked our server about a special they had, and she could not give me any kind of description that made any sense whatsoever, so I had to ask what looked like a manager and he explained it and showed me pictures. I ended up just ordering the salad again, but this time instead of the dressing being already mixed in, it was on the side, there was no Gorgonzola or bacon at all. When I finally got the server's attention, she took the salad back and told him to make it correctly. It took so long, when she came back to check to see if it was right, she noticed I still didn't get it yet. She went up and tried to get the kitchen to bring it out to me before my husband was finished eating, but he was done before I finally got it. My husband had ordered NC flounder and is was pretty good he thought. Unfortunately, I got no pictures of either of our meals the second time because it was so disjointed. They made no attempt to make up for my husband eating alone because mine was made incorrectly and took forever, then I had to eat alone because he was long done. I don't remember that server's name except she had St. Patrick's Day stickers on her face and streamers in her ponytails. read more

The Boat House - Farmhouse mixed greens - Seafood Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

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Awesome location, great service (thanks, Robert!), and delicious food. What else could you ask for? There's a very large outdoor patio with live music, and multiple restroom locations, which is helpful for those with mobility issues. As far as the food goes... We started with calamari, which was perfectly cooked. We followed up with a shrimp and oyster basket, double patty burger, field greens salad, and the tuna appetizer. Everyone absolutely loved their experience at the Boat House and we will most definitely be back. read more

The sushi here is so fresh and yummy. The truffle tuna was absolutely incredible. I'd eat that as an entree. It's a little loud inside but the booths are very cozy. Service was great! read more

The Boat House - Creekside roll, Tuna Truffle, crunchy spicy salmon, edamame, Ahi Tuna app - Seafood Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

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Great place for cocktails and dinner then finish evening nearby with band. Great management and service. Nice menu

My husband had double smash burger and I had gumbo soup. Both were great! Will definitely go back.

Excellent food and live music. Go early to beat the crowds. Service is good and nice atmosphere.

Farmhouse salad absolutely delicious We had blackened Ahi Tuna, Voodoo Chicken and Mahi entree All superb Enjoyed the music - great atmosphere and service extremely warm, welcoming and efficient read more

The food was OUTSTANDING! The flavors of the dishes seemed very balanced. Our server was very attentive, which I really appreciate. The ambience of the restaurant was good, a little loud but very manageable. The only thing that would need improvement is the draft list! Another local beer or 2 would be great. Appreciate that they had disco witch on tap though! read more

The Boat House - N.C. Flounder - Seafood Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

Always a quality spot in Fernandina Beach! There is a large outdoor area that's is typically always crowded especially when you can catch some live music. The food is always super consistent and you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. My biggest thing with this place is the menu is always the same. They don't offer any off menu specials. Again it's all great but I've been through the menu quite a few times already haha The ahi tuna app is super tasty, comes in a wonton shell with some veggies on the bottom. The mussels are always fresh and big. Served up in a tasty sauce to dip all that bread in! This shrimp nachos are phenomenal. The queso, corn salsa and avocado cream all go so well together for a tasty bite! Highly recommend for a quality spot with outdoor dining and live music that's always good for some good drinks! read more

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Staff is pleasant but the food is very inconsistent. There seems to be a lack of quality control in the kitchen. Been coming here since virtually Day One and have had great meals and really bad ones. read more

Stopped back in after trying to go to an establishment down the road that was unexpectedly closed. I had the Grouper-it was astounding! Fresh and flaky fish with a great sauce and veggie/rice base. My wife had the BBQ Salmon( also wonderful. We topped it off with the dessert of the day-bread pudding, which was also a magnificent ending to three meal. read more

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One of our favorite places in downtown Fernandina. Staff is great, food is great, great location. Options for indoor or outdoor seating. Solid cocktail list. Live music outside. They pretty much check every box. read more

We went to this location on the recommendation of one of the locals while visiting Fernandina beach this past Saturday. We started withe the shrimp nachos which were outstanding, the had the flank steak. The steak was cooked perfectly to order and had an amazing flavor with a perfect mix of savory and spicy. The service was impeccable. Savannah was great. Super sweet, offering great recommendations and attentive service. All in all a fantastic dining experience. I would recommend the Boathouse without exception. read more

Everything great!!!! The owner is so personable wait staff fun and friendly Definitely will be back! Thanks Chet H read more

Visited tonight while on a mini vacation. It was a beautiful night for outdoor dining! A nice breeze and perfect temperature. Our server, Caitlin provided great service and was quick to share her recommendations on each section of the menu. I had the Cedar teriyaki salmon which was delicious. My companions all commented they enjoyed their dishes as well. Awesome live music as well made for a great experience. read more

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Great service. Very attentive. We order the mussels app every time love our meals. Great service every time!

Greeted at the host stand by two very pleasant and fun young ladies that set the tone for the evening. Service was good and food matched. I do have to say it was difficult for me to order with my food allergies but the kitchen was very good about checking ingredients, they just didn't have substitutes and the menu is small. My family all had a good meal with no issues. Note: they have outside seating with entertainment, stage and market lights, great place to enjoy a cocktail and entertainment. read more

Very nice ambiance, indoor and large outdoor patio. There was live entertainment. The mussels were good. Fried plate - shrimp were good, oysters over cooked and hush puppies were soaked in oil...not edible. Mahi sandwich- mahi over cooked. Service was OK, it was close to closing time and the server was paying more attention to clean up. This wasn't our first choice but the restaurant we wanted to visit was closed due to a gas leak so we walked to the first open restaurant we could find. Oh well. read more

This place has great food and great music the owner is awesome and staff is amazing ! Highly Recommend

Had a very nice dinner Sunday evening. There was live music out on the patio which is always nice. Drinks were very good and our waitress was very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. Definitely plan to visit again the next time I'm in Fernandina. read more

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