Tag: Lunch and Dinner


  • Good Fun, Fresh Catch and Oysters by the Dozen

    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…

  • A Creative Genius with a Really Big Smoker

    My family has been in the South since before the War of Northern Aggression. I know a thing or two about barbecue. You can really get messed up coming to Hootenanny’s thinking you’ll get the traditional pulled pork with sticky sweet sauce, white bread, baked beans and coleslaw. It’s not here. Think more like Charro…

  • The Best Variety of Boba Tea on the Island

    If you’re wandering around Pier Village and find yourself craving something deliciously refreshing or satisfyingly hearty, stop by Boba Booey located in the Pier Village Market— a bright, cheerful spot that’s as fun to say as it is to visit. A Menu Full of Possibilities A Taste of Pure Delight On a recent sunny Sunday…

  • Killer View and Killer Fresh Seafood on Jekyll Island

    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…

  • A Local Favorite with Some of the Best Seafood Around

    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…

  • Founders Social Beer Garden – The Perfect Break on Jekyll Island

    While wandering through the Braderie South event on Jekyll Island, P.C. and I decided we needed a little break from all the walking and shopping. That’s when we stumbled into Founders Social Beer Garden — it was exactly what we needed. Cold drinks, tasty snacks, and a shady spot to sit down and recharge. The…