Nestled in the heart of Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach, David’s offers a unique and sophisticated dining experience. Under the guidance of Executive Chef and Owner David Echeverri, our restaurant has become a destination for private dining, where each meal is an upscale, memorable, and vibrant journey of flavors.

Our menu is driven by the finest ingredients, reflecting our team’s unwavering passion for culinary excellence. Every dish is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, transforming each plate into a work of art.

Whether you’re planning a special event, rehearsal dinner, private party, or corporate gathering, David’s is the perfect setting.

Since 2012, we have been dedicated to providing a distinctive dining experience for all our guests, using fresh and sustainable ingredients to take you on a culinary journey like no other.

From classic recipes to innovative culinary creations, each dish embodies our commitment to high-quality food, beautifully presented on unique dinnerware. With nightly specials crafted by Executive Chef David Echeverri—often becoming menu favorites—we invite you to join us tonight and allow us to exceed your expectations!

David is a Miami-born, Medellín-raised chef and the Executive Chef and Owner of David’s Restaurant & Lounge. With over 15 years of experience, David has drawn on his Colombian heritage and South American flavors to create beautiful fusion dishes in every city he’s worked in. His signature dishes are known for their bold, sweet, and sour flavors, rich textures, and vibrant colors

One of David’s favorite dishes to prepare is his famous Grilled Octopus, topped with homemade chimichurri and served with sweet plantain bacon cheese croquettes and chorizo chipotle crema, finished with compressed cucumber and passion fruit gel. This dish took years to perfect as David experimented with various elements, sauces, and textures, ultimately combining the flavors he grew up with, such as sweet plantain, chorizo, passion fruit, and chimichurri. The result is a guest favorite at David’s Restaurant.