Nestled within the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, Salt is a AAA Five Diamond recipient, offering fine coastal cuisine and breathtaking ocean views. The menu pays homage to the sea, featuring lobster-infused squid ink paella starters and baked halibut paired with truffle grits for the main course, all paired with impeccable service and a captivating ambiance.

Azurea at the One Ocean Resort is a fantastic spot for a date night or a special celebration meal. Each of the tables here has a beautiful view of the ocean, including the booths that all face the floor-to-ceiling windows. The menu leans into the flavors of Europe, the Caribbean, and the Americas, with dishes like sea bass, mango and piquillo pepper gastrique, and a Bartlett pear and prosciutto flatbread. 

Situated two blocks from Neptune Beach, Doro offers a seasonally-inspired menu with a range of dishes — that certainly isn’t just limited to seafood. The menu changes based on availability, featuring options like chicken “Milanese” served with greens, guanciale, tomatoes, and grana padano cheese or the royal red shrimp carpaccio with aji spice, vegetable vierge, and lemon. House-made sorbets, with daily-changing flavors, provide a perfect end to the meal.

Dockside Seafood Restaurant, situated at the edge of Jacksonville Beach Boat Ramp, offers indoor and outdoor dining with scenic water views with seafood-focused fare. A popular choice among diners is the smoked fish dip starter, while main course options are a variety of fried seafood baskets—including shrimp, clam strips, and oysters—complemented by fries, slaw, and hushpuppies.

Marker 32 has been a local favorite for fresh seafood for more than two decades, located just a stone's throw from the Intracoastal Waterway and the Jacksonville Boat Club. The menu, an homage to Jacksonville’s southern roots, features sharable plates such as fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese, and fried oysters with deviled eggs. Be sure not to miss its crab cakes, served with a salty and herb-filled caper dill sauce.

Located in St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city just south of Jacksonville, the Reef Restaurant serves seafood dishes with impressive ocean views. Notable menu items include the house-cured salmon gravlax and a range of customizable fish dishes with various sauce options. Among these, the datil pepper barbecue sauce, made from local St. Augustine produce, is a standout choice, especially for those with a penchant for spice. The fresh catch of the day is another popular option.