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David's Restaurant & Lounge, Amelia Island, FL

David's Restaurant & Lounge

4.8 (4243)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
802 Ash St, Amelia Island, FL 32034

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Fancy

David's is a one-of-a-kind culinary establishment , located in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. Private dining by Executive Chef & Owner David is an exciting, upscale, memorable and colorful dining experience. The product-driven menu showcases the ingredients' quality and our team's passion for creating an art-dining experience from our kitchen to your plate.

SPECIAL EVENTS | REHEARSAL DINNERS | PRIVATE PARTIES | CORPORATE EVENTS
www.AmeliaIslandDavids.com

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (904) 310-6049
  • Website
    http://www.ameliaislanddavids.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Echeverri
  • Private party facilities
    Private events and celebrations are available in our Banquet Room for up to 50 guests or our distinguished Wine Room, which can accommodate up to 12 guests.We have created several banquet menus for you, or we can tailor a custom menu to your specific needs. Contact our Manager to create the perfect evening with no details missed.
  • Location
    802 Ash St, Amelia Island, FL 32034
  • Neighborhood
    Fernandina Beach
  • Cross street
    S. 8th St.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Tasting-Menu Wednesday Experience

    $90.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Wednesday for an exclusive $90 Tasting Menu at David’s, where Chef David and his team curate a seasonal multi-course dining experience. Each dish showcases the finest ingredients, innovative techniques, and bold flavors, creating a journey for the senses. Perfect for food enthusiasts and those looking for a unique midweek indulgence, this thoughtfully crafted menu changes regularly, ensuring a fresh and exciting experience every time. Reservations are highly recommended. Book now to savor an unforgettable evening of culinary excellence! *Wine pairing available
    Tasting-Menu Wednesday Experience Photo

  • AMELIA ISLAND COOKOUT DINNER

    $200.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Oct 16, 2025 only
    Immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors and textures meticulously orchestrated by David's Restaurant & Lounge in collaboration with The Ritz Carlton Amelia Island. Come to the first event of the Amelia Island Cookout and let your senses revel in the magic of dining by the talented Brandon Carter (Chef & Owner of Common Thread Savannah) Gilles Schreiber (Executive Chef at Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas) David Echeverri (David's Restaurant & Lounge Executive Chef & Owner) and Conner Lawrance (David's Restaurant & Lounge Pastry & Sous Chef). Date: October 17th, 6:00 PM Price: $200 wine included Begin your evening with a sophisticated canapé & champagne reception, followed by a 4-course dinner.
    AMELIA ISLAND COOKOUT DINNER Photo

Menu

David's Restaurant & Lounge's menu was last updated on 6/23/2025.

ICE

  • David’s Ceviche

    • Osetra Caviar $170.00

      Served ice cold with traditional accoutrements: Whipped crème fraiche Wasabi whipped crème fraiche chopped red onion Chopped egg yolk Chopped egg white Marinated capers 8 Blini pancakes Gluten free colombian arepa

      • Kaluga Caviar$150.00

        Served ice cold with traditional accoutrements: Whipped crème fraiche Wasabi whipped crème fraiche chopped red onion Chopped egg yolk Chopped egg white Marinated capers 8 Blini pancakes Gluten free colombian arepa

        WIND

        • Grilled Octopus (GF)$26.00

          Grilled octopus | chimichurri | sweet plantain, chorizo & cheese croquette | salsa brava | compressed cucumber | passion fruit gel

          • French Onion Soup$15.00

            Caramelized onions | gratinéed crostini | provolone | swiss cheese

            • David's Salad$16.00

              Arugula | lemon mint compressed watermelon | goat cheese croquette | pickled grape tomatoes | apricot vinaigrette | toasted almonds

              • Beet Salad (GF)$15.00

                Roasted beets | goat cheese | candied pistachios | balsamic reduction | gooseberries | mixed greens

                • Traditional Caesar Salad$13.00

                  Romaine | croutons | parmesan cheeseTraditional Caesar Salad

                  • David’s Escargot (GF)$18.00

                    Six baked escargot | garlic | onion | tomato | chorizo | parmesan cheese

                    • Wagyu Beef Carpaccio$19.00

                      Thin sliced Wagyu Tenderloin | arugula | fried capers | parmesan cheese | pickled onion | tapenade aioli

                      FIRE

                      • Picanha Wagyu (GF)$50.00

                        Sweet plantain, chorizo & cheese croquette | corn & spanish chorizo purée | chimichurri | pickled vegetables

                        • Ribeye (GF$69.00

                          Succotash | roasted butternut squash purée | salsa brava

                          • Filet Oscar (GF)$69.00

                            Filet Mignon | poached maine lobster tail | béarnaise sauce | grilled asparagus | yukon gold mashed potatoes

                            • Filet Mignon (GF)$51.00

                              Tenderloin of grilled beef | mushroom risotto | tomato concassé | microgreens | cipollini onion | Port wine demi-glace

                              • Rack of Lamb (GF)$58.00

                                Frenched Rack of Lamb | celeriac & parsnip truffle purée | braised mushrooms with peas | balsamic gel | red wine Caldereta sauce

                                • Gnocchi Oxtail Ragù $40.00

                                  Homemade gnocchi | burrata | oxtail ragù

                                  WATER

                                  • Chilean Sea Bass (GF)$58.00

                                    Pan seared | truffle yukon gold mashed potatoes | grilled asparagus | dill beurre blanc | citrus gel

                                    • Scallops

                                      Pan seared | celeriac and parsnip truffle purée | garlic mushrooms | tarragon citrus beurre blanc | citrus gel | chorizo & gooseberry jam | crispy parsnip

                                      • Dover Sole Meuniére

                                        Pan seared | smoked trout caviar | lemon, caper veloutte | herbed risotto | asparagus and tomato salad

                                        • Mediterranean Gnocchi $35.00

                                          Homemade gnocchi | mediterranean salad | burrata

                                          • Seafood Gnocchi Bouillabaisse$50.00

                                            Seafood coconut broth | homemade gnocchi | fresh fish | mussels | shrimp | lobster | fennel | tomato

                                            FIFTH ELEMENTS

                                            Sides

                                            • 5 oz Lobster Tail

                                              • Sea Scallops

                                                • 3 Grilled Shrimp$15.00

                                                  • Mushroom Risotto$12.00

                                                    • Blue Cheese Crumbles$6.00

                                                      • Wild Blend Sautéed Mushrooms$10.00

                                                        • Béarnaise Sauce$6.00

                                                          • Chimichurri$5.00

                                                            • White Italian Anchovies$4.00

                                                              • Caviar$40.00

                                                                • Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes$10.00

                                                                  DESSERTS

                                                                  • Roasted Banana Cheesecake$16.00

                                                                    Mascarpone cheesecake, vanilla wafer crust, rum chantilly, bruléed banana, salted caramel, meringue

                                                                    • Sunshine Mousse$16.00

                                                                      Vanilla bean white chocolate mousse, orange cake, crunchy meringue, candied orange peel, orange consommé

                                                                      • Creme Brulee$16.00

                                                                        Last updated: June 23, 2025

                                                                        What 4,243 people are saying

                                                                        David's Restaurant & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                        4.8
                                                                        4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                        • 4.8Food
                                                                        • 4.8Service
                                                                        • 4.7Ambience
                                                                        • 4.4Value

                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                        Loved For

                                                                        • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

                                                                          Romantic

                                                                        • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

                                                                          Contemporary American

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Best Overall

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Best Food

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Best Service

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Best Ambiance

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Best Value

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Good for groups

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Healthy

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Neighborhood gem

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Romantic

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Good for special occasions

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Lively

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Most Booked

                                                                        Review summary

                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                        David's Restaurant & Lounge offers a "truly exceptional dining experience," praised for its exquisite food and impeccable service. Chef David's culinary talents shine through a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like sea bass and filet mignon. The "welcoming and elegant atmosphere" makes it perfect for special occasions. While some find it pricey, many agree it's "worth every penny" for a memorable night.
                                                                        4,243 Reviews

                                                                        1. Tony

                                                                          New Orleans / Louisiana8 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Excellent cuisine, phenomenal staff. The grilled octopus appetizer was particularly delicious, but all of the food was exceptional.

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                                                                        2. Kim

                                                                          Unspecified1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Enjoyed a beautiful wedding anniversary dinner. Great staff and wonderful meal.
                                                                          David's Restaurant & LoungeResponded 3 days ago
                                                                          Kim, happy anniversary and thank you so much for your feedback. We look forward to seeing you again very soon!

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                                                                        3. Cynthia VIP

                                                                          San Diego19 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined 7 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Our experience at David’s was absolutely incredible. We had the tasting menu and every course was excellent, plus the wine pairings were perfect. I’ve been fortunate to have had many restaurant tasting menus, a very few of which were as great as David’s. David the owner obviously is an incredibly talented chef. Not only that but he made an effort to check in with us frequently to ensure we were happy with our experience.
                                                                          David's Restaurant & LoungeResponded 3 days ago
                                                                          Cynthia, we appreciate your feedback in regard to your menu tasting experience! Chef David truly puts extensive effort and thought into developing our weekly and monthly menu tasting experiences, so we are thrilled to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed everything. We hope you have the opportunity to dine with us again soon.

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                                                                        4. Ed VIP

                                                                          Atlanta140 reviews

                                                                          3.0

                                                                          Dined 7 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                                          2. Food 3
                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                                          Service was only fair, dessert was the best part of the meal, a lime mousse
                                                                          David's Restaurant & LoungeResponded 3 days ago
                                                                          Ed, we apologize that the service you received did not meet your expectations as we pride ourselves on providing the most enjoyable fine dining experience for everyone. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the key lime mousse for dessert. If you would like to provide further details about your evening, then please feel free to reach out to us at (904) 310-6049.

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                                                                        5. Peggy

                                                                          Jacksonville / Northeast Florida6 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on June 24, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Escargots and Bouillabaisse were outstanding. Filet Oscar was good but not great - Lots of tendon running through it. Lobster was great Would we go back - most definitely - Christine our server was phenomenal Always checking in on us.
                                                                          David's Restaurant & LoungeResponded 3 days ago
                                                                          Peggy, we are happy to know that you enjoyed the service you received from Christine as well as the wonderful bouillabaisse, escargot, and lobster. Thank you for the feedback in regard to the filet - we will definitely take this into consideration. We cannot wait to welcome you back soon!

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                                                                        6. Chris

                                                                          Unspecified1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on June 21, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          David’s is an exquisite place to dine! The staff is very knowledgable and professional. The food was divine. I have a severe gluten intolerance and our server was very attentive to that. Overall it was a very enjoyable experience. David’s is at the top of our list!
                                                                          David's Restaurant & LoungeResponded 3 days ago
                                                                          Thank you for your kind review and feedback, Chris. We take allergies and intolerances very seriously at David's, and we are very pleased that we successfully provided you with an enjoyable fine dining experience. We truly appreciate such high praise and would love to welcome you back again!

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                                                                        7. Bob VIP

                                                                          Atlanta8 reviews

                                                                          3.0

                                                                          Dined on June 20, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                          4. Ambience 2
                                                                          We have taken guests several times to David’s and always considered it a “special” place to take guest for special occasions. This visit was not the usual, as we requested a booth, and received a call 4 hours before our reservation, held by credit card, to confirm our seating request for a booth. We were with our guests, and set them up for a special night, only to arrive and be told they had given away our booth, and moved to an empty room with a table of 6 celebrating a birthday. They were noisy, and once they left it was very quiet and we felt unwelcome on this evening. I had walk through the dining room about every 10 minutes, and there was an open booth for an hour, and many had only 2 guests. It put a damper on our special night, and we were shocked at the request being rejected upon arrival. If not for having to hold with a credit card, we would have left, and probably should have, as it was not what we had expected or experienced in our many previous visits. They did offer us complimentary deserts for the inconvenience but the overall experience was not up to our past experiences. We have invited guests to celebrate a birthday next week, and have decided we will take them elsewhere for this special occasion. This experience led to much tension all evening and we are hopeful our next event will be more memorable elsewhere.

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                                                                        8. Holly VIP

                                                                          South Carolina21 reviews

                                                                          4.0

                                                                          Dined on June 20, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          we were a party of 4 and everyone enjoyed their meal! portions were sufficient, our server was prompt and attentive and we will continue to patronize David's !

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                                                                        9. Chuck

                                                                          Unspecified1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on June 19, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Wonderful food, outstanding service. Expensive but it was worth it for food this quality.

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                                                                        10. Michael

                                                                          Fort Lauderdale4 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on June 18, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          David’s has exceeded expectations on multiple occasions, my wife and I were celebrating an anniversary and from the moment we walked in we felt welcomed. The hostess greeted us with a smile, the server (I believe it was Eve) was patient, attentive, and went over the specials and menu features in great detail. The bread was dangerously good, and Chef David prepared a nice complimentary amuse-bouche to get the night started. The French onion soup was very well balanced and served nice and hot, while the burratta was clean and loaded with tomatoes and peaches. The entrees didn’t disappoint but the sea bass was the star of the show, it had a great sear and cooked to perfection and tasted fresh.

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                                                                        FAQs

                                                                        David's Restaurant & Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (904) 310-6049.

                                                                        David's Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.8 stars by 4243 OpenTable diners.

                                                                        Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                        2. United States
                                                                        3. Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
                                                                        4. Amelia Island
                                                                        5. Fernandina Beach

                                                                        Make a reservation

                                                                        2 people
                                                                        9:30 PM
                                                                        Booked 24 times today
                                                                        Experiences are available.
                                                                        Google Map for David's Restaurant & Lounge

                                                                        802 Ash St, Amelia Island, FL 32034

                                                                        Dining areas

                                                                        Additional information

                                                                        • Cross street
                                                                          S. 8th St.
                                                                        • Neighborhood
                                                                          Fernandina Beach
                                                                        • Hours of operation
                                                                          Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                        • Price
                                                                          $31 to $50
                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                          Contemporary American, Seafood, Steakhouse
                                                                        • Dining style
                                                                          Fine Dining
                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                          Resort Casual
                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                          Private Lot
                                                                        • Payment options
                                                                          AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                        • Executive chef
                                                                          David Echeverri
                                                                        • Additional
                                                                          Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                        • Website
                                                                          http://www.ameliaislanddavids.com/
                                                                        • Phone number
                                                                          (904) 310-6049
                                                                        • Private party facilities
                                                                          Private events and celebrations are available in our Banquet Room for up to 50 guests or our distinguished Wine Room, which can accommodate up to 12 guests.We have created several banquet menus for you, or we can tailor a custom menu to your specific needs. Contact our Manager to create the perfect evening with no details missed.

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