Down home cooking. Don’t come expecting upscale cuisine. Family run restaurant in a historic building at the beginning of Centre Street. It is literally«front and centre» Two dining rooms with tables and booths. Mautical themed interior. The seafood platter is a great value provided you like fried seafood — clams, oysters, fish, crab cakes(although mostly filler). Plenty of food for two people including four sides! They have daily specials as well that come with three sides in addition to the regular menu fare. Reasonable pricing. Looks like a lot of locals frequent this restaurant.
Kim M.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Jacksonville, FL
While in Fernandina one must visit like a tourist but eat like the locals and The Marina is that spot. Family owned and operated, this gem is a place not to miss. It’s at the corner across from main parking lot so parking was easy. The menu is homemade comfort foods like smothered fried chicken or of course local seafoods. I chose the daily special of smothered fried chicken but gravy on the side. Crispy fried chicken served with homemade gravy for dipping along with sides like squash casserole or even a salad for carb conscious diners and delicious cherry cobbler. Nice size portions, you will certainly leave with your appetite satisfied. It was obvious this was the place locals ate lunch because it was a full house. Great place, historical information about it’s history and awesome staff. Really loved it.
Michelle P.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Carmel, NY
Friendly service and large portions! They have lunch specials which come with an enormous amount of food. I decided on the smothered chicken while hubby had the fried green tomato cheeseburger. My meal came with chicken and dressing and a choice of two additional sides and cornbread! Prices were on point, drinks always refilled. I would recommend for a casual, yet delicious lunch spot.
Guy A.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Byron, GA
My group had broiled stuffed fish and broiled shrimp dishes. The really liked the food. Two of us had crab cakes — the were 60% bread I had to really look hard for the meat. They kind of reminded me of the stuffing in deviled crab. SKIP the crab cakes.
Lauren l.
Rating des Ortes: 4 New York, NY
Southern hospitality and delicious food. Order the fried shrimp, collards, limas and squash. The owner and her daughter are as charming as it gets. Great local spot.
Ed W.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Tampa, FL
Excellent fresh hot seafood served in a quaint setting. Service was very fast and very friendly. Definitely will return on my next visit.
Gail T.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Titusville, FL
Quaint, small and personable restaurant in Historic Fernandina Beach. The service was very attentive, greeted as soon as we walked in. The food was very, very good! My husband and I had shrimp baskets. Shrimp had the most favorable taste, hush puppies were great, not greasy like chain restaurants. Take time to stop in and eat here. You won’t regret it!
Colin Q.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Germantown, TN
Great service. The location is excellent. Food is original sounding but not dazzling. We had a po boy and shrimp burger which sounded great but was just OK. The cheese grits are outstanding and were the best part of the meal. I will say again, the service was great.
Stacy B.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Jacksonville, FL
Set in an old building from maybe the 1800s freshly remodeled inside keeping with the architecture building. Clean and rustic food was very good. Husband had grouper fingers basket with coleslaw and jalapeño hush puppies. Coleslaw rivals the best of coleslaw’s which would be KFC’s. I had the veggie platter mashed potatoes corn and a blueberry deep-fried turnover with cucumber salad all of it was very good. Fried Green tomatoes were great strongly recommend the fried green tomatoes. A must see place to eat while in Fernanda beach
Harold G.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Seminary, MS
We had their famous seafood platter for two in addition to a chicken fry basket(kids) and a fish Fillets(grouper) plate. They are truly the best tasting seafood in the area!
Tricia W.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Lexington, SC
The fried grouper, crab dip and crab cakes were fresh and excellent. The broiled shrimp and scallops were small and drowning in butter. The cheese grits were soupy due to too much butter. The hush puppies and fried shrimp were average. Fried scallops were not good. Carpet seemed nasty and old. Building is old but has character. Great location. Understaffed the night we went.
Leala D.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Dothan, AL
Enjoyed the shrimp dip, the server did warn it was made with horseradish and served cold. We shared the seafood platter for two blackened! Best meal we’ve had all week and we’ve toured the coast. Huge portions with 4 sides to choose.
Rob M.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Indian Rocks Beach, FL
This is a very reasonable restaurant with great service and the food is fantastic. Our fried seafood dinner for two came with whitefish clam strips fried oysters blue crab cakes, hush puppies shrimp and four sides you can choose from 6 sides offered. When you first arrive you get a complimentary order of seafood spread with crackers homemade and very very fresh. We visit the area once a year and eat here a couple of times during our visit. We are never disappointed. We always look forward to seeing Deb and Patty and Trish the owner is very nice as well.
Bob D.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Louisville, KY
This restaurant has a great location but it sure needs a little help. Food was good… well prepared but nothing outstanding. House salad was iceberg lettuce with little added except dressing. Fish was okay. Scallops were little bitty and didn’t seem to have much flavor. Paper placemats with ads from local attorneys and car washes seemed to bring down the atmosphere. This place looks like one of parents favorite places from the 50’s. They need to get into the 21st century if they want to survive.
Ray T.
Rating des Ortes: 1 North Myrtle Beach, SC
Had lunch today from the special menu. It was average at best! The restaurant was out of control! Cashier cleaning tables people waiting to check out! Waiters poorly trained! My guess is this place is on it’s way OUT!!! The 5 star rating on the outside of the building is 4 stars OFF! Last time for me!
Cassie D.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Jacksonville, FL
This is a great restaurant for lunch or dinner. The fried shrimp, clam chowder and sweet tea are my absolute favorites! The whole fried flounder is a must if you’ve never seen or eaten a whole fish before — it’s spectacular! The wait staff is very friendly and attentive. They recently renovated — beachy décor and comfortable seating. Two thumbs up!
Christina C.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Macon, GA
We ate at the Marina last night and left happy customers. Three in our party ordered the whole fried flounder. I had the fried crab cake and fried shrimp. While I don’t normally go for fried foods, they weren’t greasy and the seafood really stood out.
Lawland L.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Lafayette, CA
Good fresh selections especially seafood. Fair prices friendly staff and seems to be the go to place for locals in this historic quaint building
Flagrante D.
Rating des Ortes: 2 Pompano Beach, FL
OMG — I’ve been sitting here an HOUR and I haven’t gotten my entre yet?!! Tip 1. Don’t order fried green tomatoes. Took forever to get the appetizer. Go with the beer cheese dip. It has to be already made and served quicker. Tip 2. Call it in. Maybe, just maybe, you’ll get your order in a reasonable time. Better, go Mex or order a pizza because this place is a fail.
Terri H.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Mooresville, NC
Great food! We had the fried seafood platter for 2. The grouper was wonderful. Daughter had broiled shrimp that was delicious too. Fast service too.