Family-Friendly St. Simons Island Restaurants That Require a Clean Shirt
My mom always says taking little ones to a restaurant is much like attending church. It requires practice and patience (on both ends). If you don’t take them and allow them to practice, they’ll never learn how to behave or what to expect.
So, we do a lot of practicing. And praying for our fellow diners!
While many St. Simons Island restaurants are kid-friendly, this list focuses on the restaurants that you may want to clean your kids up for. Throw on a clean shirt, brush out that sandy hair, and you’ll be good to go! Just remember, practice makes perfect.
At Tramici, enjoy Italian-inspired cuisine in an energetic, warm, inviting dining room. We love to sit outside beneath twinkly lights and shaded awnings when the weather is nice.
75 Cinema Lane
912-634-2202
The oldest privately owned restaurant on Saint Simon's Island, Bennies Red Barn, is a local staple. Enjoy steaks, seafood, pasta, and chicken. Visit the Tree Barn next door for evening drinks and live music when the kids go to bed! Christmas at Bennie's is also a big deal. With a giant Christmas tree in the middle of the restaurant and carol singers, make December reservations early!
5514 Frederica Road
912-638-2844
Coastal Kitchen is a relaxed waterfront destination featuring surf 'n' turf entrees and a raw bar. A great outdoor deck often has live music on the weekends.
102 Marina Drive
912-638-7790
Located in the King and Prince Resort, Echo is a breezy and welcoming hotel restaurant and bar with an oceanfront patio for seasonal seafood dishes and craft cocktails. Sit inside or on the oceanfront patio.
101 Downing Street
912-268-5967
Crab Daddy's has been a St. Simons Island favorite since 1988. Local catches are blackened, grilled, or fried in this down-to-earth seafood and steak restaurant. Do not leave without trying the bread pudding!
1217 Ocean Blvd.
912-634-1120
Fancy Q features a relaxed environment with face-paced service. Enjoy sushi rolls, hibachi fare, and other Japanese eats. Sit tableside, at the sushi bar, or on the outdoor patio within the hustle and bustle of Red Fern Village.
211 Redfern Village
912-634-9570
Enjoy contemporary coastal American cuisine in an open-air, marsh-front restaurant at Fiddlers. Be sure to grab a drink and check out the lawn games while you wait!
410 Arnold Road
912-771-8481
Sago is a modern and welcoming Sea Palms restaurant featuring southern classics and coastal favorites. Sago also services the pool, where you can order from a limited menu from the comfort of your pool chair.
515 N. Windward Drive
912-434-5340
Wolf Island Oyster Co. is a relaxed destination featuring surf 'n' turf entrees and a raw bar. Try to snag a table outside on the beautiful marsh-front deck.
260 Retreat Village
912-955-7331
The Half Shell is a casual, family-friendly restaurant located in The Village serving contemporary coastal American cuisine.
504 Beachview Drive
912-268-4241
Tara Thai & Sushi offers both authentic Thai food and quality & fresh sushi made to order. You can choose traditional table seating, outdoor or indoor, or sit at the sushi bar to watch your food being made. They also serve Saké, beers, wines, and mixed drinks at the bar.
It’s worth noting that many of the family-friendly St. Simons Island restaurants on this list would also make for a great date-night location. Hoping to enjoy a kid-free St. Simons Island restaurant for your night out? Check out our date night list here.
