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2025 Event Brings a New Twist

Are your taste buds ready to dance? Tell them to start stretching because Amelia Island Restaurant Week is almost here!

The annual January event is back and better than ever with a new format. While previous years involved prix fixe menus, this ten-day culinary event will serve all the hits—literally. Each restaurant participating will showcase a signature dish known locally as their “claim to fame” or a specialty cocktail whipped up by talented bartenders.

It’s the perfect time to try dishes the locals rave about all year long or revisit certified classics at a special discounted price.

Elegant Opening and Closing Dinner

But that’s not all! Amelia Island Restaurant Week will be bookended by an Opening Night and Closing Night dinner.

Kick the festivities off on Thursday, January 16th with a “Celebration of Citrus” at Verandah Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa. This five-course dinner, including cocktail pairing, is based around all things—what else when you’re in Florida—citrus! Tickets are available for $129, which includes tax and gratuity.

Then, say farewell (for now) on Sunday, January 26th with the closing night dinner at Salt at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. This is an extra special meal as it will be one of the first times diners can experience the recently remodeled restaurant. Chef Oken has put together a “New Era Dinner” menu featuring three courses with a surf and turf bent. Tickets are available for $150, not including gratuity.

Craving Craft Cocktails at Duck Pinz

The talented bartenders and mixologists at Duck Pinz always have a surprise up their sleeve, but one cocktail that has been a staple since day one is the Strawberry Elderflower Lemonade. Made with LVOV Vodka, St. Germaine, Fresh Lemonade and Strawberry, this signature cocktail is as refreshing as it is delicious.

To top things off, anyone who purchases a Strawberry Elderflower Lemonade during Amelia Island Restaurant Week will also get Duck Pinz’ infamously addictive Quack Snack Mix free of charge.

Flounder Oreganata. *Image courtesy of Baba’s Mediterranean*

Baba’s Mediterranean is Bringing the Vino

If you haven’t had a chance to try Baba’s Mediterranean new dinner menu, now is the time. Chef Rob has put a seasonal spin with four dishes available after 5PM every day. Our mouths are already watering just thinking about the Spaghetti & Meatballs, Roasted Chicken, Flounder Oreganata, and entrée Lamb Stew.

We try not to play favorites, but it’s hard when that Flounder Oreganata is so dang delicious! Many of our regulars were also excited to see Roasted Chicken return to the dinner menu after a short respite during the summer months.

To sweeten the pot—as if that were necessary—anyone over the age of 21 who orders a dinner menu item during dinner hours will receive a complimentary glass of wine. Patrons can choose either Vento Pinot Grigio or Villa Pozzi Nero D'Avola.

Fish Chowder. *Image courtesy of Meerkat Media Group*

Something Fishy at Scully’s Irish Pub & Eatery

Something’s fishy—and that’s a good thing! On these cold January days, there’s nothing like a warm cup of chowder to warm up the soul.

That’s why between January 16th and January 26th, 2025, diners at Scully’s Irish Pub & Eatery will receive a complimentary cup of Fish Chowder when they order a Reuben Sandwich during lunch (11AM-4PM). That’s in addition to the side of fries or slaw already included with all of Scully’s tasty handheld offerings.

Check Out All of the Participating Restaurants

That’s just the tip of the iceberg! With nearly two dozen restaurants this year, locals and visitors alike are in for a treat. Start planning your trip with the list of the participating local hot spots below.

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