Tag: Seafood
Villas by the Sea. Jekyll Island. Chef Conner Rankin is no stranger to the culinary scene. After learning his craft at the excellent Johnson & Wales, and getting his real world experience in New Orleans and at the prestigious Matthew’s Restaurant in Jacksonville, Chef Conner made The Golden Isles his home and never looked back.…
Anyone driving down Ocean Boulevard on St. Simons Island who sees the big patio at Mullet Bay will immediately feel drawn in. After all, sitting outside in the beautiful coastal weather while sipping a refreshing cocktail practically defines island fun. The buzz of conversation, the clink of glasses, and the easygoing vibe make it hard…
Anchored Shrimp is a family owned harvester, dealer, and processor of locally caught fresh fish. They are a certified Wild Georgia Shrimp dealer with a dock in nearby McIntosh County. We go here a lot for our seafood. You can’t get much fresher than Anchored Shrimp. They sell nearly half a million pounds of shrimp…
One part of our family is large – I mean like they have been very busy kind of large. They have been coming to St Simons Island for years and, of course, our house is just not big enough to accommodate such a crowd. Sadly most restaurants aren’t either, or they’re overpriced for such a…
It’s the Wee Pub. The name alone should evoke home and happiness. And it does. We moved from Atlanta to the Golden Isles at the tail end of the pandemic years when Millennials were flooding the home market and turning competition for homes into a blood sport. Like a lot of people, we made an…
Catch 228 is a local hangout for families and fun. There’s a comfortable laid-back island vibe about the place with something for everyone: sports on the telly, outdoor seating, a full bar and solid, good food. We often go for happy hour 4 – 6pm when you can get a dozen oysters for just $15…
When I first walked into 24 Coastal Grill, I didn’t expect to find one of Jekyll Island’s most relaxing dinner spots tucked inside the Holiday Inn Resort. But sometimes the best meals are hiding in plain sight — and this one comes with an ocean view that does half the talking. The restaurant’s coastal-casual design…
It was one of those gorgeous Saturday afternoons on Saint Simons Island—sunny skies, a light breeze, and just the right kind of weekend pace. PC and I had spent some time wandering through Crafts in the Village and soaking up the vibe at Pier Village before heading over to Redfern Village to browse at Righton…
