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Lagniappe - Amelia Island, Amelia Island, FL

Lagniappe - Amelia Island

4.7
4.7
3011 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 37 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 3,011 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 groups

  • Amelia Island

    Healthy

  • Amelia Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Amelia Island

    Lively

  • Amelia Island

    Most Booked

3,011 Reviews
  1. gerryd

    E. Tennessee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Rome

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    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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  3. Patsy

    Jacksonville

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Delicious food, good service and moderate noise at a very busy time the night after Thanksgiving!

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  4. Justin

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    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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  5. MichaelN

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience1
    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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  6. PeggyW

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    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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  7. DebraL

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    Noisy and crowded. Food just so,so. I probably won’t be back. Big bar scene.

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  8. JunieB

    Jacksonville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    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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  9. NoelM

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    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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  10. Foodfinder

    Western NC

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    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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  11. Oaklander

    San Francisco

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    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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  12. SuzanneS

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    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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  13. sea1

    Jacksonville

    136 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    136 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great meal. Shrimp and grits and gumbo were both delicious.

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  14. Carski22

    Western NC

    147 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    147 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Mark is a great waiter. Ordered mussels with blue and bacon.Did not like the greens added on top!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    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.

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  16. MontyP

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Go there regularly and always have great drinks, great food and great service. Would recommend to everyone.

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  17. RayW

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Come here often, never been disappointed. Diverse menu to keep us coming back.

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  18. ChefdOr

    Columbus

    191 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    191 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    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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  19. Beaverlakemary

    Omaha

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    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.

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  20. ElaineC

    Jacksonville

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    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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  21. Curly

    Minneapolis

    80 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Once again we experienced the owner/hostess that acts more like a drill sergeant. We were greeted by a pleasant young lady who realized we had asked for a booth when making the reservation since we were celebrating a milestone birthday. Then the drill sergeant intervened and said we couldn't have a booth since they were reserved. I guess you have to be a special friend in order to get the seating selection you want. I don't understand how they continue to put up with this. Yes, the food is good but we won't be back since this is the third (and last) time we've dealt with her. Our son who works in the food/restaurant industry commented on her rudeness, unprofessional look and bad attitude.

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  22. Bin70

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The items we chose (front to back of menu) were all distinctive and well prepared. In our opinion, one of the very best restaurants on the entire island......The veal chop was to die for........

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  23. CharlieN

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Waitress was a little too patronizing and disingenuous. Talked to us like we were 4 years old or 104 years old.

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  24. Amelia

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure to have dinner outside. Food was great.

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  25. Laura

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Dear Stella took care of us … she was absolutely WONDERFUL — attentive, amiable, and knowledgeable. Kitchen staff prepared and served our five drinks, meals, and multiple appetizers/desserts — all memorably delicious and beautifully presented. We dine here often and never leave disappointed; last night, with family from the Olympic Peninsula (WA) joining us for a special occasion, we left happy! Thank you, Lagniappe Amelia and Stella …

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  26. RWATL

    San Francisco

    107 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed fish, seafood and veal and everyone enjoyed the food. Service was very attentive. Would definitely recommend

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  27. WillR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were top notch. Drinks and food were served promptly, temperature and taste was excellent. Just what we were expecting whenever we visit. We enjoyed a nice chat with the owner at the end of our meal to round out the evening.

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  28. DoreenHuston

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The food was just OK. Felt rushed getting our meal right after our apps.  Sat outside, and there were ants repeatedly on the table, we asked for a tablecloth, and they said no, but they did give us a napkin so we could keep killing them.  not what we expected after seeing some good reviews. 

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  29. Virginia

    Atlanta Metro

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first visit and it did not disappoint at all. Our service was outstanding, Chris our server was amazing from the minute we sat down.

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  30. Ciasven

    Jacksonville

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Food overall was quite good, the mussels with blue cheese and bacon were cooked nicely and had great flavor, the braised short ribs were tender without being over cooked. We did feel very rushed for our 8pm reservation- the entrees came out while we were still eating the appetizers. We wanted to order a second bottle of wine but were told the bar was closed - minutes after a member of our party was served a cocktail. It was obvious the staff wanted to get out of there (it was barely after 9 pm and there were other tables seated) - lights were turned off in other parts of the dining room and the staff came in like a pit crew to sweep the floor and buss tables. I would not recommend choosing this restaurant for an enjoyable dinner after 7 pm unless you're in a hurry.

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  31. Erinc

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We were visiting on our way from North Carolina To Florida and picked this place based on Yelp and Trip Advisor reviews. I order the catfish which was excellent and my husband had the short ribs were delicious and such a large portion that he had the rest the next evening for dinner. We have eaten at many fine restaurants and this is one of the best!

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  32. GaryH

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Ok. Food was ok but not outstanding…not worth $110 for two people and one drink apiece in my opinion.

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  33. Revisit

    New York Area

    52 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Highly recommended. We were seated immediately. Our waiter was attentive and aware of mild allergies so helped us decide. Flavorful food was served quickly

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  34. TheBEST

    Las Vegas

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    always one of my favorites down in Amelia-good down south cooking

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  35. Klim

    Naples

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend. Great food and service. Gumbo is out of this world as were our fish dishes. Will definitely return. Outstanding!

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  36. Steve

    Austin

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    My cheese burger was excellent, but my wife's blackened salmon was overdone even though she asked for it medium rare. Our guest ordered the catch of the day, and it was similarly overdone.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Chris was amazing as was the food.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The blue cheese mussels were delicious and so were our entrees , I do believe you need some work on your salads - they were the only part of the meal that was mediocre. The drink special I had was black berry martini and it was also excellent! This is one of our favorite Amelia Island restaurants but do work on your salads 💖👍

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  39. KarenW

    Atlanta Metro

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and exceptional service. It was pretty busy on a Saturday evening and we still were able to order appetizer and full meal and be served and finish within an hour.

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  40. Jenn

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We come to Amelia 6-8 times a year. We always eat at Lagniappe while we are here. Food is always delicious. The atmosphere is charming and we have never had poor service.

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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 3011 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 37 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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