Tag: Family Friendly
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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…
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If you’re looking for a quick and tasty bite on Saint Simons, Sandy Bottom Bagels in Retreat Village is the place to go. Sure, they’ve got authentic New York City bagels (and lots of them) in every flavor you can think of—from plain and simple to savory or sweet. Top them with cream cheese, lox,…
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These aren’t just good hot dogs, rather this is a beloved Brunswick institution.
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We came to Marshside Grill on a Friday for lunch in the off-season. It’s one of the few times we didn’t have to wait for a table. This place is just that good. With killer views of the marsh overlooking Saint Simons Island and Jekyll Island, Marshside has some of the freshest seafood around. And…
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Let’s all just face facts, Truett Cathy is rolling in his grave. Those chicken biscuits just aren’t what they used to be. Well guess what? Right behind the Chic-fil-A on St. Simons Island is a home cooked biscuit that is sure to make you happy again. Sweet Mama’s is where the locals go. It’s where…
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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…
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Hot Dog Alley has been a beloved island institution since 1994! After a very successful career in life insurance, Bill Dumigan retired to St. Simons in 1993 and soon after bought a little hot dog cart. We lost Bill in 2017, but his amazing hot dogs live on. Cassie and I spent years poo-pooing anyone…
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*** Since posting this the Brunswick location has closed, but the Pier Village Market location is going strong *** I was familiar with St. Simons Crêpes from (guess where?) St. Simons, where they have occupied a little place tucked away on Mallery Street in the back of the Pier Village Market for four years now.…
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Tucked just north of I-95 on 341 at 5296 New Jesup Road in Brunswick, Georgia, 1800 Mexican Restaurant offers the kind of dependable, flavorful experience you’d hope for in a go-to American-Mexican eatery. PC and I stopped in for a late lunch on a Wednesday afternoon, when the restaurant was calm and uncrowded—ideal for a…
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Maggie Mae’s Café Shines in Downtown Brunswick PC and I recently found ourselves browsing through treasures at one of our favorite antique shops, Black Sheep Pickers. After browsing through the wide variety of vintage finds, we found ourselves peckish and craving a really good burger—and as luck would have it, Maggie Mae’s Downtown Café was…