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Lagniappe - Amelia Island, Amelia Island, FL

Lagniappe - Amelia Island

4.7
4.7
3031 Reviews
$30 and under
American
The Louisiana French Creole use the term “lagniappe” to describe something that’s “a little something extra,” and that's exactly what chef owner Brian Grimley knows it takes to transform a dish from mere food into an experience you never forget. Inspired by the culture and flavors of New Orleans, Charleston and Savannah, Chef Grimley's Lagniappe- Amelia Island combines the traditions of the French Creole with unique twists on Southern culinary staples using only the freshest local ingredients. And should you wish to elevate your experience by imbibing one of the many cocktails on the menu, you'll choose from a range of both classic and new wave cocktails inspired by the eclectic spirit of the South.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Weekday Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Weekend Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (904) 844-2634
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brett Heritage
  • Neighborhood
    Amelia Island
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

  • Feast of Seven Fishes

    $100.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2023 only
    The Feast of Seven Fishes is a tradition that originated in Southern Italy, where it is known as "The Vigil" and commemorates the wait for the midnight birth of the baby Jesus. Roman Catholics have a long tradition of eating seafood on Christmas Eve. The meal consists of seven different seafood dishes . . . each of which we're keeping a secret until the big day! The event begins at 6 pm, and the cost per person is $100.

What 3,031 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    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 special occasions

  • Amelia Island

    Lively

  • Amelia Island

    Most Booked

3,031 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lagniappe is always wonderful . I enjoyed the sea scallop special last night

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  2. FredinFernandina

    Jacksonville

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every entree was great, filet & lobster tail, salmon caesar salad, and the champagne chicken. Our server, David, did a great job serving as well as entertaining.

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  3. MichelleM

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant! Very good food. We had steaks and shrimp linguine. Our drinks were very good also. Great service from our server Stella. This is the second time we have had her as our server and she is great! Lively fun atmosphere. Will definitely eat here again and would highly recommend!

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  4. NelsonP

    Jacksonville

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent experience! Delicious food and excellent service. Nice to see food prices are adequate.

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  5. fulton

    New York Area

    138 reviews

    5.0

    138 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at the neighborhood gem. Great cocktails, great menu, fun bar scene and exceptional service from Taylor. Give her a raise, promotion, bonus, free lunch.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite dinner on the island. Amazing! Food was delicious and beautifully presented. Great value

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  7. JohnS

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, atmosphere a little loud but fun, service was excellent. Will be back.

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  8. MathewM

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met some business associates for a nice meal and we were all satisfied with our food and drink. Will be back.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved our experience - from the staff, to the cocktails and food, it was 10/10!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining here. Wonderful experience. The place is beautiful. Food was delicious. Everyone was courteous and professional. Chris was great! On a scale of 1-10 our experience was a 10+! Will definitely go back.

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  11. JenniferW

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining here. Made two more reservations before leaving! Chicken fried oyster appetizer were the best fried oysters we have ever eaten. Salad and gumbo yummy. Entrees of pork shank and filet with sides were ample and outstanding. Loved celebrating my birthday there! Our server, Taylor, is probably the best server we have met in ages! Thank you for a lovely evening and meal.

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  12. Gracie

    Jacksonville

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I have been frequent patrons of Lagniappe since they opened. This is our favorite restaurant on the island. The food is consistently awesome and the service superb A special thanks to Melanie for helping us to the car with our 2dinner quest who were both on canes during a driving rain storm! You are so kind!

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  13. JerzyHokie

    Jacksonville

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’re locals and get to go to all the fabulous restaurants here on the island and this one by far one of our favorites! The fried shrimp is the best on the island!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best food on the island in my opinion!

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  15. Michele

    Jacksonville

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good....they have a nice looking outdoor space I would have enjoyed except it was pretty chilly out. I had catfish and it was very tasty. Everyone with me enjoyed their meal.

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  16. floridagal

    Jacksonville

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner, lovely upscale atmosphere. Interesting menu selections, very creative.

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  17. JEjemon

    Jacksonville

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The music was way too loud. Our server turned it down when we asked but someone quickly turned it back up. Not good dinner listening music! If the food weren’t so good, we would stay away.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Visiting Lagniappe for the second time, it’s clear that they have reached a saturation point. Expectations should be low, think stressed corporate chain or airport diner, and your experience may be satisfactory. Any notion that you will receive the same quality or service as star level comparable independent establishments and you will be disappointed. Amateur mistakes by service and in the kitchen are understood. Petulant reaction to feedback on the obvious by managers is not. Once past front of house, missed points for first seating included underprepared and disorganized staff, filthy table, banquet, floors, and lighting installations. Pork was served raw (acknowledged) then served burnt (acknowledged), improperly plated (acknowledged and unapologetic). Timing on correction was way off. At this point we should have left the 100% tip and walked out. Nobody cared. I wished I could help them. Meal would have been better at home. Disappointed that service and management acknowledged my wife and I were not plated at the same time, but offered no apologies. Perhaps an established regular receives better treatment, or the regulars accept the place as a bar with food options. Fernandina Beach offers plenty of other dining options that care more about their cooking, customer’s time, and presenting an enjoyable atmosphere.

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  19. Mills

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each member of our party had excellent dishes. I had the flounder special which was wonderful. Our server did a terrific job of being there when we needed him. We have brought many new guests here and they all really enjoy the experience.

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  20. MariannD

    Jacksonville

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was perfect! The special pan seared flounder was delicious. The restaurant has great waiters, bartenders and service staff. Don't miss this fun local restaurant when visiting Amelia Island!

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  21. gerryd

    E. Tennessee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, it was a great evening. Our waiter was outstanding. I think his name was Josh. Great customer service. Very attentive. Great recommendations without being overly. Would definitely recommend and definitely come back again when in town.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Rome

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice dining experience with our son for his birthday. Natalie is great. I asked to alter the seafood special and my request was honored and the meal was great. 2 for 2 on outstanding calamari

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  23. Patsy

    Jacksonville

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, good service and moderate noise at a very busy time the night after Thanksgiving!

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  24. Justin

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as usual. Our waiter Mark was entertaining and attentive. The food is always on point, and the chef's specials are always a pleasant surprise. Will be back again and again as long as they keep this up.

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  25. MichaelN

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Incredibly loud. Our party of four was seared in a room with two very large parties, including a birthday celebration. Two 10+ groups and us. I could barely hear my brother in law seared next to me. On top of that, the waitress assigned to us also was responsible for the large groups. Guess who got her attention. We spent over $300 for noise and little attention. I’ll never go back.

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  26. PeggyW

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is something for everyone here and no matter what you choose you can’t go wrong! We dine here frequently and each time we have amazing service and the food is cooked and flavored to perfection. Whether you are a local, a snow bird, or just in town on vacation you will be treated with kindness and served with a smile.

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  27. DebraL

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Noisy and crowded. Food just so,so. I probably won’t be back. Big bar scene.

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  28. JunieB

    Jacksonville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a beautiful night to sit out on the patio with the fire pit blazing. As always the food and service were phenomenal. Even though it was an extremely busy Saturday night the drinks and food were served in a timely manner by a friendly and attentive server.

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  29. NoelM

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dinner at Lagniappe. Our favorite on Amelia Island. Waiter Josh did great and the pork chop was perfect. Thanks.

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  30. Foodfinder

    Western NC

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The swordfish special was excellent. The crab cake dinner on the other hand was mediocre at best. We were seated promptly and the service was very attentive.

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  31. Oaklander

    San Francisco

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were going extremely pleased with everything at Lagniappe. We have ever made a second reservation in a couple of days.

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  32. SuzanneS

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have always had a great experience at Lagniappe! Thank you for making our dining experience memorable!! That’s why we come back again!

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  33. sea1

    Jacksonville

    136 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    136 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal. Shrimp and grits and gumbo were both delicious.

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  34. Carski22

    Western NC

    147 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    147 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Mark is a great waiter. Ordered mussels with blue and bacon.Did not like the greens added on top!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Save your money and go elsewhere! We sure wish we had chosen differently. My husband and I were looking for a romantic place to celebrate my birthday and mentioned so when making the reservation. We were seated in a room where a large birthday party was happening and the noise level was so high we could not hear our own conversation! Then, to add insult to injury, the food was disappointing. My husband’s trout had very little flavor and my nondescript salad was extremely overpriced. What should have been a celebration (I might also add that the restaurant in no way recognized my special day) turned out to be a very non-festive and very disappointing experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  36. MontyP

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Go there regularly and always have great drinks, great food and great service. Would recommend to everyone.

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  37. RayW

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Come here often, never been disappointed. Diverse menu to keep us coming back.

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  38. ChefdOr

    Columbus

    191 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    191 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter made the evening, really efficient and friendly. The food was as always exceptional.  One of the real joys is that portions are ample permitting a take home. You will remember the flavors for time. It is too many the best restaurant on the island, and I can’t argue with the conclusion that they reach. It’s fantastic.

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  39. Beaverlakemary

    Omaha

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The calamari and the tomato appetizers were superb. Not at all impressed with the chicken wings or the ceviche (shouldn’t ceviche always come with chips?). The Caesar salad was ok, but topped with a bland piece of (blackened?) salmon.

    1 person found this helpful

  40. ElaineC

    Jacksonville

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time at Lagniappe with friends visiting from the north. Server was very attentive, maybe even a little too much, but that’s better that not getting enough attention. We shared the calamari, and enjoyed the blackened redfish, salmon over Caesar salad, shrimp & grits and fried redfish. Everything was delicious. We had a booth which was nice, but it was a little noisy with a full dining room. Overall, we all enjoyed the evening and our friends were very happy with the restaurant choice.

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FAQs

Lagniappe - Amelia Island offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (904) 844-2634.

Lagniappe - Amelia Island is rated 4.7 stars by 3031 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lagniappe - Amelia Island

4810 First Coast Hwy, Amelia Island, FL 32034

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Amelia Island
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Weekday Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Weekend Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brett Heritage
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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