Eat & Explore Camden County: Kingsland, St. Marys & Woodbine

From Steffen's diner in downtown Kingsland to Willie Jewell's Old School BBQ on Route 40, Kingsland has a dining scene that punches above its size. This is a local's guide to the restaurants worth going out of your way for, covering breakfast spots, lunch staples, family favorites, and the places ERA Kings Bay agents actually take clients when they are in town for a showing.

Downtown St.

Camden County has a surprisingly strong coffee scene for a small coastal market. Ellianos has drive-through locations in both Kingsland and St. Marys, Blue Bridge Coffeehouse anchors historic downtown Kingsland with a sit-down atmosphere, and Awaken Coffee Co. is a beloved boutique trailer operating out of St. Marys. This is where locals actually go to start their mornings whether they are headed to the base or working from home.

Finding the right spot for a date night in Camden County is easier than you think. From waterfront dining at Locals Dockside in St. Marys to the lively outdoor atmosphere at Southern River Walk, the area has no shortage of options that feel special without requiring a drive to Jacksonville. This Yelp guide pulls together the top rated date night restaurants across Kingsland and St. Marys, filtered and reviewed by locals, so you can find the right vibe for the occasion.

Kingsland's entertainment scene has grown fast in recent years. Unleashed Camden is the area's first axe throwing and entertainment venue offering axe throwing, rage smash rooms, and paint splash rooms for all skill levels. Pair it with Thursday night trivia at OPS Pizza Kitchen on Boone Street and you have a full night out without leaving town.

Camden County has a packed events calendar year round. The Kingsland Catfish Festival, the St. Marys Rock Shrimp Festival, the Woodbine Crawfish Festival, Mardi Gras celebrations, Fourth of July fireworks at the waterfront, and free summer concerts in the park are just a few of the things that bring the community together throughout the year.

Family-owned and operated since 1948, Steffens is Kingsland's go-to spot for scratch-made Southern comfort food, from biscuits and gravy to fried catfish. It's the kind of longtime local diner that gives buyers a real sense of Kingsland's small-town character.

Established in 1926 and located inside the historic Riverview Hotel on the St. Marys waterfront, Seagle's is the oldest continually operating restaurant and bar in town. Its seafood, steaks, and live music make it a natural stop for anyone exploring downtown St. Marys.

Captain Stan's Smokehouse in downtown Woodbine serves up local seafood and barbecue in a small-town setting along Bedell Avenue. It's one of the more established names in Woodbine's modest but authentic dining scene.

Locally owned and operated since 1986, this independent bookstore sits in the heart of St. Marys' historic district and carries everything from Southern literature to local history and children's books. It's a good example of the kind of small, walkable-downtown business that draws buyers to St. Marys over a bigger box-store town.

Locals Dockside is a steak and seafood restaurant located at 307 Saint Marys Street West in St.

Home of Creative Catering & Design, The Bank House is a full-service restaurant, deli, and event venue at 414 Bedell Ave in downtown Woodbine known for its lunch deli, catering, and wedding/event hosting inside a restored historic bank building.