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In need of a kid-friendly dinner in St. Simons? We’re here to help! When you’re on a family vacation to St. Simons Island, finding the right places to eat is key to ensuring everyone has a great time! This coastal destination is home to a variety of kid-friendly restaurants that cater to all ages. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite between beach adventures or a relaxed dinner spot where the kids can unwind, there are plenty of options to explore. Check out the list below to see some of our local favorites with more information on recommended dishes!

1. Tramici

Tramici is an Italian restaurant located in the heart of St. Simons with a splendid wine list for mom and dad, plenty of choices for the kids! You will find kid-friendly Italian favorites like mozzarella sticks, spaghetti, fettuccine alfredo and cheese ravioli on the menu- and don’t forget the build your own pizza!

Address: 75 Cinema Ln, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

Phone: (912) 634-2202

Menu: tramicirestaurant.com

2. Sal’s Neighborhood Pizzeria

Sal’s Neighborhood Pizzeria offers a family-friendly atmosphere with American Italian cuisine with recipes that have been passed down from many generations. Kids can enjoy pizza, spaghetti, ravioli or some good old fashion chicken tenders. All for under $11!

Address: 3415 Frederica Rd, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

Phone: (912) 268-2328

Menu: http://salsneighborhoodpizzeria.com/

3. Southern Soul Barbeque

You can’t come to the deep south without enjoying some South Georgia bbq. Southern Soul offers family-style meals that will surely be kid-approved! Let the kids get a little messy with a slab of ribs or maybe share some chicken wings instead. If you have a craving for soul food, this is the place you will want to go!

Address: 2020 Demere Rd, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

Phone: (912) 638-7685

Menu: southernsoulbbq.com

4. The Half Shell

The Half Shell is a local seafood restaurant (obviously its seafood given the name!) They offer a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, and entrees for mom and dad and they offer fried shrimp, chicken fingers, and hamburgers for the kids!

Address: 504 Beach view Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

Phone: (912) 268-4241

Menu: http://thehalfshellssi.com/

5. Iguanas Seafood

Iguana’s is easily an island favorite! Their seafood is some of the best on the island. Kids can enjoy shrimp, fish bites, clam strips, or American classics like chicken fingers, or grilled cheese. The best part about Iguanas though is their complimentary soft-serve ice cream!

Address: 303 Mallery St, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

Phone: (912) 638-9650

Menu: https://www.iguanasseafood.com/st-simons-island-iguanas-food-menu

6. Barbara Jean’s

This family-run restaurant began in 1998 on St. Simons Island! Known for its comfort food, Barbara Jean’s is a great place to take the family for a hearty meal. The menu features kid-friendly options like chicken fingers and grilled cheese! Don’t forget to try their famous crab cakes and “Chocolate Stuff” dessert.

Address: 214 Mallery St, St Simons Island, GA 31522

Phone: (912) 634-6500

Menu: https://www.barbarajeans.com/menu/

7. Frosty’s Griddle and Shake

This quirky shake and burger shack has quickly become a culinary staple and homage to all things nostalgic about beach life. Frosty’s offers something for everyone in a complex family structure. From cheeseburgers to chilidogs, crispy onion rings – let an ice cream float take you back to a simpler time with a round of pinball; or go for the high score at Pac man.

Address: 501 Mallery Street, St Simons Island, GA 31522

Phone: (912) 434-9509

Menu: https://www.frostysgriddleandshake.com/

If you’re planning a trip, be sure to check out our St. Simons Island vacation rentals to book your beach getaway with the entire family! For more information about the Island and things to do, check out St. Simons Island Area Guide.

Celebrate Labor Day surrounded by friends, family, good food and good fun! Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals is looking forward to hosting several guests for the long weekend in honor of Labor Day next week. We invite you to share in the fun with us by testing out some ideas to make your Labor Day BBQ a huge hit!

Hodnett Cooper would love to host you, your friends and family at the Beach Club, which offers a pool, ocean front views, and grills! Grill it up for Labor Day poolside with Hodnett Cooper! If you are local to the Golden Isles, and just need a grill to enhance your Labor Day experience, check out Massengale Park which offers public grills, beach access and a playground for the little ones.

If you are having a cookout or BBQ of any kind on the island, Southern Soul BBQ can make your cookout an event to remember! Their pulled pork and side dishes are exactly what you would expect from bbq in the south…. mouth-wateringly delicious and as good as grandma used to make! Southern Soul has been featured many times on many television shows for their delicious food; I also can attest to how delicious everything is there! You can call your order in and pick it up on the way, where ever you may be headed.

If you would rather make a dish yourself, I would highly recommend Serious Eats, Grilled Oysters Recipe.

Ingredients

1 dozen oysters
4 to 5 ounces compound butter, such as garlic-parsley butter, kimchi butter, or Parmesan-basil butter
Seaweed or kosher salt, for serving

Directions

Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil, crinkling it up to create deep creases. Shuck oysters, discard top shells, and place them on foil-lined baking sheet, using foil to keep them upright so that juices do not spill out.

Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange coals on one side of charcoal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill, and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Alternatively, set half the burners on a gas grill to the highest heat setting, cover, and preheat for 10 minutes. Clean and oil grilling grate.

Place oysters directly over hot side of grill. Using 2 spoons, place 2 teaspoons (10ml) of compound butter inside each. Cover and cook until butter is melted and liquid is bubbling, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter lined with seaweed or moistened kosher salt (to keep oysters level; see note above) and serve immediately.

1. Tramici

2. Sal’s Neighborhood Pizzeria

3. Southern Soul Barbeque

4. The Half Shell

5. Iguanas Seafood

6. Barbara Jean’s

7. Frosty’s Griddle and Shake

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Company

Owners

1. Tramici

2. Sal’s Neighborhood Pizzeria

3. Southern Soul Barbeque

4. The Half Shell

5. Iguanas Seafood

6. Barbara Jean’s

7. Frosty’s Griddle and Shake

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