Golden Isles Issue 1 | Page 40

Fine Dining Experiences Georgian Room at Sea Island Resort The Grand Dining Room at Jekyll Island Club Resort 1. GEORGIAN ROOM AT SEA ISLAND RESORT: Georgia’s only Forbes Five-Star restaurant has first-class fare, chandeliers, hand-painted china, fine European linens, and world-class wines. Reservations required. 2. HALYARDS RESTAURANT: A Golden Isles tradition, Halyards’ made-from-scratch seasonal menus feature local seafood, beef, poultry, and game. 3. JEKYLL ISLAND CLUB RESORT GRAND DINING ROOM: Twinkling with Victorian grandeur, the AAA Four Diamond Award-winning restaurant has iconic columns, a nightly pianist, and a lauded Sunday brunch. 4. GEORGIA SEA GRILL: This casu- al setting with sensational seafood and vast wine list is a favorite at St. Simons Island’s Pier Village. 5. ECHO AT THE KING AND PRINCE BEACH & GOLF RESORT: The only oceanfront restaurant on St. Simons Island pairs handcrafted cocktails and coastal cuisine on a picture-perfect patio. 6. DELANEY’S BISTRO AND BAR: More than a dozen nightly specials make this fine-dining destination feel different each visit. What makes Golden Isles shrimp so good? Short answer: They’re a different breed. Justin Meyzer, owner of Golden Isles Shrimp Company, says that Wild Georgia Shrimp are white shrimp and are a lot sweeter than other varieties. Nourished in the naturally filtrated marsh ecosystem and harvested at the height of the season, these shrimp are known for their succulent taste and firm texture. “You just can’t beat the taste of freshly caught shrimp,” he says. Halyards THE FINER THINGS T his region is also famous for its exceptional fin-to-fork fine dining. Specializing in freshly caught seafood, refined Southern preparations, and the twinkle of piano keys in the background, Georgia Sea Grill is a favorite in the heart of the Pier Village. Guided by Johnson & Wales-trained chef Tom Delaney, Delaney’s Bistro serves French classics like escargot and foie gras, as well as unique wild game like antelope, elk, and ostrich. The Georgian Room at Sea Island’s Cloister — the state’s only Forbes Five-Star restaurant — is known for its superb service as much as its award-winning cuisine. Experience creations like seared diver sea scallops crowned with caviar and yuzu while sipping world-class wine beneath glittering chandeliers. 38 ECHO at The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort