St. Simons Island Restaurants Perfect for Date Night

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St. Simons Island Date Night Restaurants

This is it - the restaurant guide you really want!

The call a babysitter, make a reservation, shave your legs, no kids in the building guide to St. Simons Island restaurants! (But really, make a reservation. Especially April-July, and again during the holidays!).

St. Simons Island Restaurants for Impressing a Date

Dorothy’s serves raw fresh seafood and other coastal cuisines with a large focus on craft cocktails, both original and classics. Try not to swoon over the wallpaper (which was the very last roll in production, so they had to drive down to Miami to claim it). When the weather is nice, they have a great outdoor patio, perfect for al fresco dining.

12 Market Street
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-634-1120

For over 20 years, Delaney's Bistro has been a favorite destination among locals for fine dining. Specials & regular menu items are designed to pair with an extensive wine menu. If you can bear it, leave room for dessert. Chef Tom Delaney makes each dessert from scratch daily!

3415 Frederica Road
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-634-2202

Halyards offer creative American cuisine—tasty local fish and local produce, plus an inventive wine and cocktail list. A local favorite with a great bar! We especially love their alcove table in the bar for a unique table setting, be sure to request it in advance as it is often booked up.

55 Cinema Lane
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-9100

Del Sur is an intimate eatery in The Village featuring contemporary Argentinian/Italian cuisine. They have patio seating for enjoying a meal al fresco under string lights. Don't leave without getting an order of their homemade empanadas!

321 Mallery Street
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-1223

Offering farm-to-fire cuisine, expect an ever-changing menu at Ember featuring American, European, and Asian fare and a craft cocktail list. Count on incredible apps, yummy flatbread pizzas, and an eclectic dinner menu.

70 Retreat Village
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-434-9384

Located in The Village, Georgia Sea Grill is a casually refined restaurant specializing in local seafood, among other seasonal American dishes. They also have a killer happy hour from 5-6pm in the piano and wine bar. $5 appetizers, $3 house wines, $3 well drinks, and $2 domestic bottles.

407 Mallery Street
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-1197

The Nest is a small and intimate eatery with only 24 seats inside, and another 24 seats on the outdoor patio. They serve Tapas and small plates and have a great wine selection. While they don't take reservations, we can assure you that it's worth any wait. The vibe is both cozi and sexy - perfect for a date night or girls night out!

511 Ocean Blvd.
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-268-2758

Chefs David & Ryanne Carrier's upscale Eurocentric fare with a strong focus on classic French & Italian cuisines and wines in a small, intimate, convivial dining space. Seating is extremely limited; Outdoor Dining is available when weather permits.

24 Midway Square
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-771-8659

Wanting more relaxed St. Simons Island restaurants for date night? Check out this list. Coming straight from the pool or beach? We’ve got you covered here.