Grand Dining Room
Step into the timeless elegance of the Grand Dining Room, where historic charm and Southern hospitality come together. Beautifully restored in Victorian style with iconic columns and intricate woodwork, the Grand Dining Room serves breakfast and Sunday brunch while also hosting specialty dining experiences throughout the year, including Thanksgiving, Easter and Christmas celebrations, as well as immersive Murder Mystery dinners.
*Dress code: resort casual (no swimwear or pajamas)
Hours
Monday – Thursday:7:00 am – 10:30 am
Friday – Saturday:7:00 am – 11:00 am
Sunday Breakfast:7:00 am – 10:00 am
Sunday Brunch:11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Dining for Every Occasion
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The Wharf
Enjoy casual Southern cuisine, signature cocktails and live music from a front row seat to the best sunset views on Jekyll Island.
Eighty Ocean Kitchen and Bar
Savor a tranquil atmosphere alongside elevated Lowcountry flavors, coastal cuisine and artisanal wood-fired flatbreads at this seaside restaurant.
The Pantry
Grab a fresh sandwich for later, take a curated picnic basket to go or stay awhile to enjoy casual dining for breakfast and lunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, several, in the historic buildings around the Grand Dining Room. The Crane Library seats 40 across 513 square feet under exposed wood beams, with an oversized fireplace, tile floors and garden views, and is built for private dinners and small meetings. The Crane Dining Room takes 22 across 513 square feet around an expansive fireplace. The Pulitzer Room, named for Joseph Pulitzer, seats 25 in 480 square feet and suits a board dinner. The Aspinwall Room seats 24 in a circular room with panoramic enclosed glass windows. Contact the events team on 912.635.5170.
The Grand Dining Room serves traditional Southern dishes with a focus on refined Southern fare made with local ingredients, in the restored Victorian dining room of the 1888 Clubhouse. Across the property, The Wharf sends out Southern seafood and coastal Southern favorites from Jekyll Island’s only over-water restaurant, with live music and sunset views over the Jekyll River, and it is closed on Mondays. Eighty Ocean Kitchen and Bar at Jekyll Ocean Club plates Lowcountry seafood and wood-fired pizzas. Reservations for all three are on 844.210.6307.
The Grand Dining Room is a historically and socially significant venue within the Jekyll Island Club Resort’s Clubhouse. It was originally established in 1886 as part of an exclusive retreat for America’s wealthiest families and has been beautifully restored, maintaining its Victorian elegance.
Yes, the Grand Dining Room is ideal for hosting elegant dinners, wedding receptions, and other special occasions. Its restored Victorian style and formal setting make it a perfect venue for memorable events and prestigious social gatherings.
The Grand Dining Room is defined by its beautifully restored Victorian-era architectural style. It features sweeping staircases and historic columns, contributing to the resort’s overall Gilded Age grandeur and period furnishings.
The Grand Dining Room serves traditional Southern dishes with a focus on refined Southern fare, incorporating local ingredients. The culinary program aims to provide authentic Southern dining experiences within its historic context.
