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David's Restaurant & Lounge, Amelia Island, FL

David's Restaurant & Lounge

4.8 (4205)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
802 Ash St, Amelia Island, FL 32034

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for creative cocktails

David's is a one-of-a-kind culinary establishment , located in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. Private dining by Executive Chef & Owner David is an exciting, upscale, memorable and colorful dining experience. The product-driven menu showcases the ingredients' quality and our team's passion for creating an art-dining experience from our kitchen to your plate.

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www.AmeliaIslandDavids.com

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 18:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Bar Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (904) 310-6049
  • Website
    http://www.ameliaislanddavids.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Echeverri
  • Private party facilities
    Private events and celebrations are available in our Banquet Room for up to 50 guests or our distinguished Wine Room, which can accommodate up to 12 guests.We have created several banquet menus for you, or we can tailor a custom menu to your specific needs. Contact our Manager to create the perfect evening with no details missed.
  • Location
    802 Ash St, Amelia Island, FL 32034
  • Area
    Fernandina Beach
  • Cross Street
    S. 8th St.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Tasting-Menu Wednesday Experience

    US$90.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Wednesday for an exclusive $90 Tasting Menu at David’s, where Chef David and his team curate a seasonal multi-course dining experience. Each dish showcases the finest ingredients, innovative techniques, and bold flavors, creating a journey for the senses. Perfect for food enthusiasts and those looking for a unique midweek indulgence, this thoughtfully crafted menu changes regularly, ensuring a fresh and exciting experience every time. Reservations are highly recommended. Book now to savor an unforgettable evening of culinary excellence! *Wine pairing available
    Tasting-Menu Wednesday Experience photo

  • Father's Day Brunch

    US$80.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Celebrate Dad in the most delicious way with our special Father’s Day Brunch at David’s! Join us on Sunday, June 15, from 11 AM – 1 PM, for an indulgent $80 prix-fixe menu crafted to honor the fathers and father figures in our lives. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated selection of seasonal dishes, bold in flavor and rich in heart. Whether it’s a savory classic or a refined twist, each course is designed with the same passion and care that Dad gives every day. Make this Father’s Day unforgettable with an elegant, relaxed brunch experience led by Chef David and his team. Reservations are highly recommended!
    Father's Day Brunch photo

Menu

David's Restaurant & Lounge's menu was last updated on 21/04/2025.

ICE

  • David’s Ceviche

    • Osetra Caviar US$170.00

      Served ice cold with traditional accoutrements: Whipped crème fraiche Wasabi whipped crème fraiche chopped red onion Chopped egg yolk Chopped egg white Marinated capers 8 Blini pancakes Gluten free colombian arepa

      • Kaluga CaviarUS$150.00

        Served ice cold with traditional accoutrements: Whipped crème fraiche Wasabi whipped crème fraiche chopped red onion Chopped egg yolk Chopped egg white Marinated capers 8 Blini pancakes Gluten free colombian arepa

        WIND

        • Grilled Octopus (GF)US$26.00

          Grilled octopus | chimichurri | sweet plantain, chorizo & cheese croquette | salsa brava | compressed cucumber | passion fruit gel

          • French Onion SoupUS$15.00

            Caramelized onions | gratinéed crostini | provolone | swiss cheese

            • David's SaladUS$16.00

              Arugula | lemon mint compressed watermelon | goat cheese croquette | pickled grape tomatoes | apricot vinaigrette | toasted almonds

              • Beet Salad (GF)US$15.00

                Roasted beets | goat cheese | candied pistachios | balsamic reduction | gooseberries | mixed greens

                • Traditional Caesar SaladUS$13.00

                  Romaine | croutons | parmesan cheeseTraditional Caesar Salad

                  • David’s Escargot (GF)US$18.00

                    Six baked escargot | garlic | onion | tomato | chorizo | parmesan cheese

                    • Wagyu Beef CarpaccioUS$19.00

                      Thin sliced Wagyu Tenderloin | arugula | fried capers | parmesan cheese | pickled onion | tapenade aioli

                      FIRE

                      • Picanha Wagyu (GF)US$50.00

                        Snake river farm | Fondant potato, grilled baby carrots, chimichurri, dill aioli.

                        • Ribeye (GFUS$69.00

                          Potato pavé | house vegetables | salsa brava

                          • Filet Oscar (GF)US$69.00

                            Filet Mignon | poached maine lobster tail | béarnaise sauce | grilled asparagus | yukon gold mashed potatoes

                            • Filet Mignon (GF)US$51.00

                              Tenderloin of grilled beef | potato pavé | truffle mushroom purée | house vegetables | watercress purée | Port wine demi-glace

                              • Rack of Lamb (GF)US$58.00

                                Frenched Rack of Lamb | house vegetables | celeriac & parsnip truffle purée | braised mushrooms with peas | balsamic gel | red wine caldereta sauce

                                • Oxtail Agnolotti US$40.00

                                  Bagna càuda | sautéed mushrooms | goat cheese

                                  WATER

                                  • Chilean Sea Bass (GF)US$56.00

                                    Pan seared | truffle yukon gold mashed potatoes | grilled asparagus | dill beurre blanc | citrus gel

                                    • Scallops

                                      Pan seared | celeriac and parsnip truffle purée | garlic mushrooms | tarragon citrus beurre blanc | citrus gel | chorizo & gooseberry jam | crispy parsnip

                                      • Dover Sole MeuniéreUS$60.00

                                        Pan seared | smoked trout caviar | lemon, caper veloutte | herbed risotto | asparagus and tomato salad

                                        • Mediterranean Gnocchi US$35.00

                                          Homemade gnocchi | mediterranean salad | burrata

                                          • Seafood Gnocchi BouillabaisseUS$50.00

                                            Seafood coconut broth | homemade gnocchi | fresh fish | mussels | shrimp | lobster | fennel | tomato

                                            FIFTH ELEMENTS

                                            Sides

                                            • 5 oz Lobster Tail

                                              • Sea Scallops

                                                • 3 Grilled ShrimpUS$15.00

                                                  • Mushroom RisottoUS$12.00

                                                    • Blue Cheese CrumblesUS$6.00

                                                      • Wild Blend Sautéed MushroomsUS$10.00

                                                        • Béarnaise SauceUS$6.00

                                                          • ChimichurriUS$5.00

                                                            • White Italian AnchoviesUS$4.00

                                                              • CaviarUS$40.00

                                                                • Yukon Gold Mashed PotatoesUS$10.00

                                                                  DESSERTS

                                                                  • Roasted Banana CheesecakeUS$16.00

                                                                    Mascarpone cheesecake, vanilla wafer crust, rum chantilly, bruléed banana, salted caramel, meringue

                                                                    • Sunshine MousseUS$16.00

                                                                      Vanilla bean white chocolate mousse, orange cake, crunchy meringue, candied orange peel, orange consommé

                                                                      • Creme BruleeUS$16.00

                                                                        Last updated: 21 April 2025

                                                                        What 4,205 people are saying

                                                                        David's Restaurant & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                        4.8
                                                                        4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                        • 4.8Food
                                                                        • 4.8Service
                                                                        • 4.8Ambience
                                                                        • 4.4Value

                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                        Loved For

                                                                        • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

                                                                          Romantic

                                                                        • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

                                                                          Contemporary American

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Best Overall

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Best Food

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Best Service

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Best Ambience

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Best Value

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Good for groups

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Neighbourhood gem

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Romantic

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Good for special occasions

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Lively

                                                                        • Amelia Island

                                                                          Most Booked

                                                                        Review summary

                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                        David's Restaurant & Lounge offers an upscale dining experience with "exceptional service" and "amazing" food. Guests rave about the "wonderfully tasty food" and "beautifully reimagined dining room." The atmosphere is described as "elegant" and "inviting," with a "consistently excellent" menu that makes it a top choice for special occasions.
                                                                        4,205 Reviews

                                                                        1. Sam

                                                                          Tampa1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Exceptional food and service. Top tier ambiance would highly recommend

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                                                                        2. David

                                                                          Unspecified1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Fabulous meal. The cocktails are amazing. Steaks were perfectly cooked and the cheesecake for dessert was amazing.

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                                                                        3. Scott

                                                                          San Francisco1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Incredible fine dining experience ,Marley was enthusiastic and attentive

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                                                                        4. Mark

                                                                          Tampa1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Excellent service and food. Tremendous attention to detail.Wonderful experience.

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                                                                        5. Sarah

                                                                          London3 reviews

                                                                          3.0

                                                                          Dined on 17 May 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                                          2. Food 3
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                                          Good friendly service.. There are no windows and all the decor is in black and brown tones. While the service was lovely, and the ceviche was delicious, the rest of the food was mediocre. We spent $400 for 2 adults and a child.
                                                                          David's Restaurant & LoungeResponded 5 days ago
                                                                          Sarah, thank you for your review. We appreciate the feedback and are glad that you enjoyed the service and ceviche. We apologize that the ambiance and other food selections did not meet your expectations, and we hope we have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

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                                                                        6. Ty

                                                                          Atlanta1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on 16 May 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          As always David’s never disappoints. The food was amazing, the service (Gina was friendly and courteous) was on point and the atmosphere was perfect. My wife honeymooned on Amelia in May of 2018 and since then come back to Amelia and David’s every year.
                                                                          David's Restaurant & LoungeResponded 5 days ago
                                                                          Thank you so much for your feedback, Ty! We are extremely honored that David's Restaurant has become a part of your anniversary tradition year after year. Gina, and the rest of the team at David's, can't wait to welcome you back once again next year!

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                                                                        7. Robert

                                                                          Jacksonville3 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on 16 May 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Excellent food and service, would dine there in the future.
                                                                          David's Restaurant & LoungeResponded 5 days ago
                                                                          Robert, we are so happy that you enjoyed the food and service during your visit. We would love to serve you again soon!

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                                                                        8. Susan

                                                                          St. Louis21 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on 16 May 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                          David's is a consistently excellent restaurant. The food is always outstanding. The staff is the best trained in the area. It is an expensive restaurant but so is everything these days. It is a great restaurant for special occasions and special events. It is convenietnly located to downtown.

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                                                                        9. OpenTable Diner

                                                                          Kansas City5 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on 14 May 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                          Great attention from the staff and chef. Extraordinary flavors.

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                                                                        10. Bart VIP

                                                                          Houston12 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on 12 May 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Great food. Great service. Fine dinning at the beach.
                                                                          David's Restaurant & LoungeResponded 5 days ago
                                                                          Bart, we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the great food and service at David's Restaurant! We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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                                                                        FAQs

                                                                        David's Restaurant & Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (904) 310-6049.

                                                                        David's Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.8 stars by 4205 OpenTable diners.

                                                                        Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                        5. Fernandina Beach

                                                                        Make a booking

                                                                        2 people
                                                                        19:00
                                                                        Booked 25 times today
                                                                        Experiences are available.
                                                                        Google Map for David's Restaurant & Lounge

                                                                        802 Ash St, Amelia Island, FL 32034

                                                                        Dining areas

                                                                        Additional information

                                                                        • Cross Street
                                                                          S. 8th St.
                                                                        • Area
                                                                          Fernandina Beach
                                                                        • Hours of Operation
                                                                          Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 18:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Bar Daily 17:00–21:00
                                                                        • Price
                                                                          $31 to $50
                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                          Contemporary American, Seafood, Steakhouse
                                                                        • Dining style
                                                                          Fine Dining
                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                          Resort Casual
                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                          Private Lot
                                                                        • Payment Options
                                                                          AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                        • Executive Chef
                                                                          David Echeverri
                                                                        • Additional
                                                                          Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                        • Website
                                                                          http://www.ameliaislanddavids.com/
                                                                        • Phone number
                                                                          (904) 310-6049
                                                                        • Private party facilities
                                                                          Private events and celebrations are available in our Banquet Room for up to 50 guests or our distinguished Wine Room, which can accommodate up to 12 guests.We have created several banquet menus for you, or we can tailor a custom menu to your specific needs. Contact our Manager to create the perfect evening with no details missed.

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