Georgia Sea Grill + 1

1% PARTNER

Georgia Sea Grill + 1% = A Winning Combination

Owner Zack Gown (in blue shirt) and the staff of Georgia Sea Grill

St. Simons Island’s Georgia Sea Grill is known nationwide for its first-class cuisine, including the crab-stuffed hushpuppies that celebrity chef Katie Lee rated as one of her Top 10

Favorites in USA Today. The locally-owned restaurant is also known for giving back to the community. One of the ways it does this best is by participating in the 1% for St. Simons program.

1% for St. Simons is a voluntary giving opportunity for clients of local businesses. In partnership with the St. Simons Land Trust, proceeds from the program help

“It is not only our responsibility but our duty to source products from local, regional, and sustainable resources whenever possible.”

to preserve the island we all love. Donations are used for land acquisition, land management, education and outreach, public access to waterways and wildlife preserve, and to the protection and preservation of historic properties forever.

Golden Isles native and Georgia Sea Grill owner Zack Gowen believes “it is not only our responsibility but our duty to source products from local, regional, and sustainable resources whenever possible.” The catch of the day and seasonal entrees are sourced locally from Canewater Farm, Georgia Bison, Grassroots Farms, South Harrington Seafood, Uncle Don’s Local Market and Vince Baker Farm, among others. The results speak for themselves with customers who rave about the fresh, delicious food and return time after time.

Gowen will soon add a new local farm to the list: his very own Potlikker Farm on Blythe Island. “We will be growing hyper-local fresh organic produce such as lettuce and arugula, high rotation produce, and a couple of citric crops.” Gowen explains that Chef Tim Lensch “prides himself on using quality ingredients so the dishes speak for themselves.”

Supporting local is another reason Gowen is so passionate about participating in the 1% for St. Simons program. “Growing up here, and as I get older, I’ve seen how time is moving faster and things change. In the blink of an eye, it’s gone. By supporting land protection on our island, we can slow things down and preserve the green spaces we hold sacred for generations to come.” to receive positive feedback on the 1% for St. Simons program. “Guests from out of town, as well as locals, have taken an interest in the program and want to learn more,” says Becca. “They truly think it’s great.”

Donna MacPherson, a frequent restaurant patron and owner of Golden Isles Olive Oil, could not agree more. “Not only are we enjoying a delicious meal, we are contributing to a wonderful cause with ease.”

The 1% for St. Simons Island program turns pennies into protected acreage. Even though 1% may seem insignificant – a 30-cent donation on a $30 bill, for example, or even a $3 donation on a $300 invoice – those small contributions add up and make a huge difference! The program’s first year proceeds will help acquire one of the most well-known properties on the island: the 3.5-acre site of a former nursery next door to Bennie’s Red Barn. With 350-feet of frontage on Frederica Road, the land will be turned into a beautiful greenspace that can be enjoyed island-wide by people of all ages. Participants from 1% for St. Simons Island (patrons and business owners alike) will be helping to make this acquisition a reality.

Visit Georgia Sea Grill for its famous hushpuppies, locally-sourced produce, seafood, and a slice or two of the restaurant’s beloved Georgia Pecan Pie. Gowen ensures a “memorable and excellent dining experience every time” while you give back to the community. Every receipt comes with an opportunity to preserve our beloved island from maintaining green space and “pocket parks” to protecting vulnerable habitat and wildlife, and ensuring that the waterways, trails, and tree canopy we enjoy today will still be here tomorrow.

Follow Georgia Sea Grill and the St. Simons Land Trust on social media and subscribe the Land Trust’s newsletters on their website at sslt.org to stay current on events, specials, programs, and more. Celebrating �1 Years in Business

28 Market Street, Suite 124 St. Simons Island, GA 912.638.5100