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(912) 635-3588
1175 Beachview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA

Driftwood Bistro is honored to celebrate 12 years serving the locals and visitors of Jekyll Island

Driftwood Bistro is a unique casual “low country” restaurant located in The Villas by the Sea Resort and Conference Center on Historic Jekyll Island, Georgia just minutes from the stunning Driftwood Beach. Driftwood Bistro is locally owned and operated by Dan Dickerson and has an amazing staff waiting to serve you.

Driftwood Bistro provides the finest in Southern Cuisine “with a twist” featuring sweet Georgia Wild Shrimp caught locally in the waters surrounding Jekyll Island. Georgia Wild Shrimp is “hands down” the best shrimp in the world thanks to our sugar cane family marsh grasses. The decomposed grass (Spartina Grass) is an integral part of the local eco-system that makes Georgia Wild Shrimp sweet and tender.

Our classic signature sides are old family recipes of the owners and staff alike. Some favorites are OG’s Fried Okra, Lynn’s Squash Casserole, and Augusta’s Bread Pudding!

Driftwood Bistro offers a full service bar featuring hand-crafted cocktails and frozen drinks as well as the standard fare. We have a selection of micro-brewed and domestic beers as well as imports.The Bar has seating for 12 and 60 seats in the dining area serving our “made from scratch” Southern Fare.

Blue Ribbon Meat Loaf

Your choice of tomato or brown gravy and two signature sides.

Catfish Filet (GF)

Sustainable Farm raised catfish filet prepared corn meal breaded and deep fried or grilled or blackened. Served with your choice of two signature sides.

Pot Roast (GF)*

Slow cooked tender, hand pulled roast beef served on mashed potatoes with brown gravy with your choice of one signature side.

Wild Georgia Shrimp and Grits (GF)*

White wine sauce with sautéed Mushrooms, Leeks, Country Ham and Roasted Red Peppers over traditional Garlic-Cheddar Cheese Grits and topped with your choice of Fried, Grilled or Blackened Wild Georgia Shrimp. Served with your choice of one Signature Side.

Driftwood Bistro has been awarded the 2019-2020 “Georgia’s 100 Plates” distinction by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism Division (GDEcD). The wildly popular nomination-based list of “Georgia’s 100 Plates” is featured in the fifth annual Explore Georgia Culinary Guide. The 100 Plates list is a collection of outstanding dishes from around the state that represent Georgia’s diverse culinary scene.

Since the inaugural issue of the Explore Georgia Culinary Guide, Georgia Tourism has designated “Georgia’s 100 Plates” as a way to provide visitors with locally sourced suggestions. Nominations from around the state are gathered via ExploreGeorgia.org as well as Georgia Tourism’s social media channels and evaluated by a panel of judges who curate the list down to the final designees. The list has been likened to recommendations that Georgians would share with family and friends, and it has received rave reviews from visitors as well as restaurant owners. The full list of “Georgia’s 100 Plates” can be viewed online at ExploreGeorgia.org.

Visitors have been flocking to the Golden Isles since General James Oglethorpe brought the first settlers to St. Simons Island in 1736. For years, people have been mesmerized by the sweeping oak trees dripping with Spanish moss that form majestic tunnels with their sprawling branches. The combination of the sparkling Atlantic Ocean and the playful call of seagulls is spellbinding. The fresh seafood, friendly locals and mild weather keeps visitors coming back year after year.

With award-winning beaches, a 240-acre National Historic Landmark District and the beloved Georgia Sea Turtle Center, it's no wonder Jekyll Island was dubbed the #2 Best Beach for Families and Kids by the TODAY Show. Load up your family, beach gear and get ready for an unforgettable trip to the southernmost island in the Golden Isles.