Restaurant · Amelia Island, Florida
29 South
How to book: days ahead in high season — a long-running, award-decorated downtown favorite in a small house. The play: reserve a table (especially weekends), lean on the seasonal/local menu + the wine list, and go for dinner. Confirm current hours + whether lunch/brunch is running on the restaurant's own site.
Best meal: Dinner — seasonal, locally sourced contemporary American (fish from local boats, produce from the on-site garden) with a wine pairing; the menu changes, so ask what's best that night. Confirm the current menu on site.
Who it’s NOT for: budget-diners families wanting a purely casual/kid-first meal walk-in-no-plan diners at prime hours in high season anyone wanting a beachfront/waterfront setting
$$-$$$Research-based
Part of Amelia Island, FL, Decided.
Common questions
Is 29 South worth it?
Chef Scott Schwartz's farm-to-table bistro in the little purple house — locally sourced, seasonal, award-decorated (Golden Spoon since 2010) with a deep wine list; the 'extraordinary casual' downtown dinner between fine dining and the shacks.
Who is 29 South for?
29 South is for historic charm couple, golf celebration group, and luxury resort couple.
Who is 29 South not for?
29 South is not for budget-diners families wanting a purely casual/kid-first meal walk-in-no-plan diners at prime hours in high season anyone wanting a beachfront/waterfront setting.
Do you need a reservation at 29 South?
days ahead in high season — a long-running, award-decorated downtown favorite in a small house. The play: reserve a table (especially weekends), lean on the seasonal/local menu + the wine list, and go for dinner.
How expensive is 29 South?
29 South is in the $$-$$$ range. Meravella shows prices as bands and never publishes exact figures it hasn't verified.
How we know: basis research · last verified Thu Jul 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time). We never rank by commission.