Tybee Island is home to more than 40 privately-owned restaurants serving up seafood, American, island cuisine, southern favorites and even exotic, eclectic fare. You’ll find that this is the kind of town where tourists and locals alike ditch the heels and Dockers in favor of flip-flops and topsiders and enjoy their meals in some of the most laid-back waterside restaurant-bars around. So put on that swimsuit, enjoy a day in the sun and surf but don’t forget to bring your appetite! Your mouth will be watering as you take a look through our our Where to Eat at the Beach Magazine or browse our Tybee restaurant list below and find just the right spot for you and the family to savor a meal that is just right!
Tybee Island’s Restaurant, Shopping, and Entertainment Guide in a digital online FlipBook version.

Bringing a taste of the Scottish Highlands to the Lowcountry
In August of 2025, Tybee was fortunate to receive a new and novel contribution to its eclectic food scene. Owner and executive chef Gordon Card and his co-owner and wife Whitney opened The Kelpie bistro and pub, located next to the Chu’s Mart on 1st Street, bringing international flavors and unexpected fusions to the island. After serving as the executive chef at Bubba Gumbo’s and having also owned and operated various restaurants between Scotland and Savannah over time, Gordon decided it was time to bring a new culinary concept to our coastal community.