Local Dining Scene

BARBARA JEAN’S RESTAURANT & BAR

214 Mallery St., SSI 912.634.6500 Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Fri. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Award-winning Southern cooking with homestyle entrées and a wide variety of traditional veggies and sides made from scratch daily. Their crab cakes, made with no filler, are a well-known favorite. barbarajeans.com

BARRIER ISLAND BREWING

1226 Ocean Boulevard, SSI 912.268.2774 Mon. - Thurs. 4:30 – close Fri. - Sun. 11:30 a.m. – close

SSI’s first and only microbrewery with full restaurant & craft cocktail bar. Daily specials, fresh brews, good vibes, and dog-friendly outdoor patio. bibssi.com

BENNIE’S RED BARN SUPPER CLUB & SUNDAY SOUTHERN LUNCH BUFFET

5514 Frederica Rd., SSI 912.638.2844 Open 7 nights a week, at 5 p.m. Sunday Southern Lunch Buffet 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

A family tradition since 1954. Steaks grilled over an open oak flame, seafood, chicken and spaghetti in a classic setting. Dine in, take out & pick up. Reservations suggested. benniesredbarn.com

CATCH 228

228 Redfern Village., SSI 912.634.6228 Mon. - Thurs. 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. Fri. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.

This restaurant & raw bar offers raw, steamed, and baked oysters. Happy hour specials every day 4-6 p.m. Featuring fresh seafood, sandwiches, salads, and a full bar. catch228.com

DELANEY’S BISTRO & BAR

3415 Frederica Rd., SSI 912.638.1330 Tues. - Sat. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Dinner 6 - 10 p.m. Bar 5:30 p.m. until close

Lunch, dinner, & small plates in a refined yet relaxed setting. Seafood, beef, pork, lamb, & wild game with an excellent wine selection & full bar. Reservations definitely recommended. delaneysbistro.com

DOROTHY’S COCKTAIL & OYSTER BAR

12 Market Street, SSI Tues. - Thur. 6 - 9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 6 - 10 p.m.

Upscale eatery featuring a selection of raw seafood and Asian influenced fare with a fantastic cocktail & wine program. dorothysssi.com

GEORGIA SEA GRILL

407 Mallery Street, SSI 912.638.1197 Mon. - Thurs. 5 - 9:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5 - 10 p.m.

Locally owned restaurant and wine bar specializing in regionally sourced ingredients expertly prepared to highlight fresh and creative flavor combinations and complemented by exceptional service. georgiaseagrill.com

GOLDEN ISLES OLIVE OIL

306 Redfern Village, SSI 912.602.9736 Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Wine bar featuring healthy lunch and dinner options, charcuterie and cheese trays, and full gourmet market. goldenislesoliveoil.com

Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious. ,, _ Ruth Reichl

THE HALF SHELL

504 Beachview Drive, SSI 912.268.4241 Mon. - Thurs. 4:30 - close Fri. - Sun. 11:30 a.m. - close

Est. 2013, the Half Shell has become an Island Tradition! Fresh, local seafood and raw oysters shucked to order. Great food and fun for the whole family. thehalfshellssi.com

HALYARDS

55 Cinema Ln., SSI 912.638.9100 Breakfast: Wed. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m., Sat. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dinner: Mon. - Sat. 5 - 9 p.m.

Try cathead biscuits & other Southern breakfast favorites. Or experience fabulous local fish & produce, tasty Georgia shrimp & grits, or creamy crab bisque for dinner. Wine & handcrafted cocktails available. halyardsrestaurant.com

ISLAND PHO

111 Longview Plaza Driveway, SSI 912.268.4081 Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., closed Tues.

A family-owned eatery with Vietnamese cuisine serving delicious noodle soup, rice platters, and more. They use the finest ingredients to create fresh and healthy dishes. islandpho.com

LA PLANCHA

3600 Frederica Rd., SSI 912.434.6100 Tues. - Sun. 4 - 9 p.m.

These are tacos to talk about. Enjoy homemade Mexican dishes, delicious specialty margaritas, and authentic Latin American favorites from Chef Dave’s Colombian family recipes. laplancharestaurant.com

THE LOCAL BREW

26 Market St. Suite 114, SSI 912.434.9590 Open daily 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wed. - Sat. until 7 p.m.

Welcoming cafe featuring locallysourced food and drink executed by Forbes Five Star Chef, Aaron Bellizzi. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dine-in, take-out, or delivery. localbrewssi.com

PALMER’S VILLAGE CAFÉ

223 Mallery St., SSI • 912.634.5515 Open daily 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Locals and visitors alike flock to Palmer’s Village Café for its casual atmosphere and unique Southern coastal creations for breakfast and lunch. Voted #4 Best Pancakes in America by Travel + Leisure. palmersvillagecafe.com

PORCH

549 Ocean Blvd., SSI 912.634.5168 Open daily 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Nashville Hot Chicken (choose your heat!), Catfish, & Fresh Wild Georgia Shrimp, salads, sides, wine, frose & craft beer. Kid-friendly/outdoor seating. Voted Best New Restaurant and Best Fried Chicken in 2018 & 2019 by EIL readers. porchssi.com

SAL’S NEIGHBORHOOD PIZZERIA

3415 Frederica Road, SSI 912.268.2328 Sun. - Thurs. 4-9 p.m., Open for lunch Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Pizza, sandwiches, pasta, and family recipe Italian dishes served up in a cozy atmosphere with friendly service. Taste that will knock you out from the first bite! salsneighborhoodpizzeria.com

SANDY BOTTOM BAGELS

242 Retreat Village, SSI 912.434.9310 Mon. – Sat. 6:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The island’s only bagel shop, serving authentic New York bagels, hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, kosher and fresh baked, as well as wraps and salads. sandybottombagels.com

TIPSY McSWAY’S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR & GRILL

1414 Newcastle St., Brunswick 912.267.9991 Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Kitchen closes at 9 p.m.)

A real neighborhood bar & grill in the heart of Historic Downtown Brunswick offering something for everyone. Try their fantastic daily specials and inventive cocktails! tipsymcsways.com

TRAMICI NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN

75 Cinema Ln., SSI 912.634.2202 Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 - 9 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 5 - 9 p.m.

Inspired by the neighborhoods and kitchens of Italy, Tramici serves up delicious risottos and house-made mozzarella, plus pizzas and pastas straight from a mammoth brick oven. tramicirestaurant.com

V PIZZA

600 Sea Island Rd. #1, SSI 912.771.1919 Open daily 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

At V Pizza, their passion is to bring the flavor, quality & authenticity of Naples, Italy to your table with unparalleled service. Wood-fired pizzas, calzones, wings, sandwiches & salads. vpizza.com

ZUZU’S

119 Mallery St., SSI 912.638.8655 Open daily 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Taking simple things and making them better. Sandwiches & salads made fresh daily. Hand-squeezed lemon & limeade. Beer & wine available. Ice cream too. “Mom says they are the best burgers on the island, any island.” zuzussaintsimon.com