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Salt serves modern French coastal fine dining in Fernandina Beach, with AAA 5 Diamond recognition and a waterfront setting.
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- Address
- 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
- Phone
- (904) 277-1100
- Website
- saltameliaisland.com
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AAA 5 Diamond and La Liste 76 points
AAA 5 Diamond recognition in 2025 sits alongside Forbes 4-Star recognition in 2026 and La Liste’s 76 points in 2026. Salt fits diners weighing credentialed fine dining for dinner.
Dover Sole and local sourcing
Modern French coastal fine dining meets a progressive kitchen and local sourcing. Signature items include Dover Sole, Butter-Baked Halibut, Wagyu with Truffle Hollandaise, and Dark Chocolate Soufflé.
Waterfront wine cellar
Waterfront views, private dining, and a wine cellar frame a formal, leisurely dinner with conversational noise. Extensive wine, craft cocktails, and sommelier-led guidance suit a planned evening.
- Wagyu with Truffle Hollandaise
- Dover Sole
- Pastrami-Spiced Short Rib
- Butter-Baked Halibut
- Baklava
- Dark Chocolate Soufflé
- Bananas Foster Martini
How It Stacks Up
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt | Modern French Coastal Fine Dining | $$$$ | Amelia Island | |
| Orsay | French Bistro with Southern Accents | $$$ | Avondale | |
| Cipriani Downtown Miami | Upscale Classic Italian on the Miami River | $$$$ | , | Brickell |
| Chatham's Place | Continental French with Southern Influences | $$$$ | , | The Rialto |
| La Petite Maison | French Mediterranean & Niçoise Fine Dining | $$$$ | , | Brickell |
| Brasserie Laurel | Modern French Brasserie | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Park West |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Forbes 4-Star
Forbes
La Liste Top Restaurants
La Liste
AAA 5 Diamond
AAA
La Liste Top Restaurants
La Liste
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked #194
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked #186
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Top New Restaurants in Europe Highly Recommended
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Scenic
- Romantic
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Celebration
- Business Dinner
- Waterfront
- Private Dining
- Terrace
- Panoramic View
- Hotel Restaurant
- Wine Cellar
- Extensive Wine List
- Craft Cocktails
- Sommelier Led
- Local Sourcing
- Waterfront
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–9 PM
- Thursday
- 5–9 PM
- Friday
- 5–9 PM
- Saturday
- 5–9 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Sophisticated and refined with ocean-inspired colors in furnishings, oversized windows framing water views, black granite fireplace, and dangling salt-rock-shaped lights creating an inviting yet elegant coastal atmosphere.