Cuisine and Culture

Food is a big part of what makes a trip memorable—and in Ponte Vedra, the flavors are as diverse as the experiences. From fresh-caught seafood prepared with coastal flair, to classic Southern hospitality on a plate, to innovative menus highlighting local ingredients, you’ll find plenty to savor.

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Palm Valley Fish Camp

From General Store and Post Office to Seafood Destination

In the 1930s and ’40s, fish camps were places to launch a boat, spend the day fishing, and return to cook and share stories. Building on that legacy, Palm Valley Fish Camp opened in 2009 along the Intracoastal Waterway in central Ponte Vedra. The building, once a general store and post office, still shows its rustic charm. Today it serves some of the freshest seafood around—shrimp, oysters, crabcakes, tuna, and more—making this upscale spot a local favorite.

Palm Valley Fish Camp

299 Roscoe Blvd N. Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

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Barbara Jean’s on the Water

Home-Style Southern Hospitality

Barbara Jean’s on the Water is known for its seafood variety and “made from scratch” Southern cooking. Set on the Intracoastal, guests can enjoy shrimp, tuna, or the daily catch with classic side dishes—all while watching the sunset from the back deck.

Barbara Jean’s on the Water

15 S Roscoe Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
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Farmers Markets

Local Food and Craft Offerings

Visitors can connect with locals passionate about food at Ponte Vedra’s farmers markets. The Palm Valley Farmers Market features organic produce, pasture-raised meats, honey, breads, and baked goods. The Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers Market offers fresh produce and local farm goods. And on the third Saturday of each month, the Nocatee Farmers Market brings together more than 80 vendors with produce, herbs, baked goods, jams, and jellies.

Farmers Market Schedule

Palm Valley Farmers Market

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Palm Valley Community Center

Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers Market

Fridays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at The Peace of Heart Community Farm

Nocatee Farmers Market

Third Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Nocatee Station Field

There's a lot more local flavor to try

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