Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Fresh from an $85-million renovation, this solid beachfront resort about 9 miles south of
Fernandina Beach has a wide variety of dining options and an array of stylish, check-in
and tune-out guest rooms and villas. It's perfect for those who prefer seclusion and amenit-
ies to the intimacy of Fernandina's homely B&Bs.
Eating
Downtown Fernandina Beach has dozens of cute cafes and bistros.
T-Ray's Burger Station
BURGERS
Inside an Exxon gas station, this high-carb, high-fat, low-pretense diner and take-out joint
is worth the cholesterol spike. Revered by locals, the big breakfasts are just that, and daily
specials sell out fast. Juicy burgers, chunky fries, fried shrimp and tender crab cakes all
make the mouth water. Believe the hype: the line's there for a reason.
Kelley's Courtyard Café
AMERICAN
11:30am-9pm Thu-Sat, Mon & Tue; 11:30am-3pm Wed)
Run by lifelong locals, this charming, versatile cafe serves delicious home-style meals,
prepared from only the freshest local ingredients, with a Southern, seaside bent. The de-
lightful courtyard makes Kelley's family-friendly by day, yet perfect for casual, starlit ro-
mance by night. If you've never experienced a BBQ shrimp pizza - now is the time!
Café Karibo & Karibrew
FUSION
(
904-277-5269;
www.cafekaribo.com
; 27 N 3rd St; mains $8-25;
11am-9pm Tue-Sat, 11am-3pm
Sun & Mon)
This funky side-street favorite serves a large and eclectic menu of sandwiches, soups,
salads and healthy treats in a sprawling two-story space with a shady patio hung with
twinkling Christmas lights. Have a crab-cake sandwich, or down a Sloppy Skip's Stout at
the adjacent Karibrew brewpub, which has its own menu of global pub grub.
Le Clos
FRENCH
