Food is very good and service is excellent. Everything is very fresh. We are from Florida, we compare to same day caught, so the freshness is much better than other seafood restaurants we have tried in the area. Grouper has always been good and my favorite to order. Casual dress and fun environment. Definitely recommend trying this restaurant the next time you want to go out for good food. read more

Coastal Breeze - Seafood Near Me - Buford, Georgia

One of my favorite restaurants around. The sea bake is to die for. Loaded with seafood and pasta.

This restaurant has gone downhill. Portions are smaller and service is slower. Our food came out cold and server gave us a hard time about it. Asked to speak to manager and he really didn't care. We just left. Too bad use to be a nice place. read more

Unplanned pop in after a lake day did not disappoint. Atmosphere, service, wait times, were all fabulous not to mention the delicious food!! We have seafood tacos and Hawaiian chicken, and we both cleaned our plates! Super yum! If we're in the area, we'll definitely be back. I recommend read more

Went back and much improved. Food and service much better. Also well priced. Will definitely go back.

Fresh food (I really like the Crab cakes and Salmon), delicious cocktails and the service is friendly and good. The ambiance reminds be of being on the water so I love it! read more

Great local seafood joint. Food is better than average and theme is cute. Had a couple of experiences with slow service, but nothing terrible. read more

Our server was nice but very slow. Oysters Rockefeller had too much spinach and not enough flavorings. Coffee was really good. Strawberry shortcake was not tasty. I liked the hushpuppies and fries but the fish was quite overcooked. read more

I never write negative reviews. Having worked in restaurants when I was younger and having loved ones who own restaurants and are in the service Industry, I know far too well how challenging the business can be. However, this experience was one I cannot ignore. I was part of a party of 3 that came to Coastal Breeze by accident. Our plans had been to eat at another restaurant by the lake, but after hearing how long the wait was and still in the mood for seafood, we drove by Coastal Breeze Sunday night and just had to stop. The parking lot was full, there was a 30-min. wait, and the menu looked great. All good signs. However, that was where the good stopped. We were seated at a dirty table with a child's toy still on the floor beside us, in a busy walkway. None of the servers looked like they had any customer service experience --in fact I don't think I saw anyone over the age of 18 on the floor our entire visit. The waiter didn't know the menu, said there were no specials, and that he didn't know what was in the sauces they offer on the fresh fish options, but that they "sold a lot of them". The steamed oysters were unseasoned, mushy and tasted like chalk. I grew up at the beach and these were by far the worst oysters I've ever had. Two of us had fish, mine was blackened mahi-mahi, another guest had grilled grouper. Both were swimming in oil, and had a weird smell. The oil even made its way over to my steamed broccoli. The mango salsa on my fish was runny, consisting of some diced mango and something watery --adding no flavor to the dish. My black beans were served in a ramekin and had something at the bottom of the dish. When I asked the server about it, he shrugged his shoulders and said it looked like a mushroom --one lone mushroom in black beans! He said that's how they make them. The 3rd guest ordered the grouper fingers. They did turn out good, as did the yeast rolls with butter, although we had to request bread multiple times (when it was offered to other tables when they first walked in). Yet, even with his food tasting good, both of the margaritas he ordered were watery and weak. Very little alcohol taste, at all, even though one of his drinks was a special on the menu. In reading other reviews, I am torn that while some seem to have good experiences, others are very similar to mine --concerns about training of the staff, poor food quality and weak drinks. I am writing this review not to bash an establishment, but in hopes the owner or a manager will read it and use it to make improvements. I think there are probably good items on the menu, and most likely some good servers. But, if that is the case, the rest of the staff needs training, they need a new bartender, a new chef, and to simplify their menu. If their strength is Calabash-style fried seafood and crab legs, keep it simple and maybe the restaurant can excel. It won't last if others have the same experience we did. read more

Got the crab cake meal...it was OK. They did not have a lot of taste. The remoulade was tasty. The hush puppies had no flavor, and the Cole slaw was pretty good. I sat at the bar. Service was good, as was my drink. All in all, OK visit. I would try it again and try something else. read more

Really good lunch. The blackened grouper was excellent. Staff was attentive and friendly. Also dog friendly.

The atmosphere is good the waiters are very attentive and the food was excellent. They have a special before 3. We had lunch there 3 times, shrimp fries and coleslaw were very good! read more

First time here. We just moved into the area and passed by it a few times and wanted to give it a try. I had the grouper fingers which were very good. My wife had the crab cakes which were also very good. My son had the fried shrimp which he enjoyed. My only complaint would be the service. Our glasses stayed empty for too long before being noticed. The prices were in line with other seafood restaurants nearby. We will be back. read more

I was extremely excited to try the high rated shrimp scampi; however what I had was underwhelming. The pasta was flavorless and dry! No seasoning and I LOVE a well seasoned shrimp scampi! The shrimp however was insanely yum! I wish I ordered peel and eat shrimp instead! read more

Orded the Seafood Etouffee $17.99. Said it would include shrimp, crawfish, and crab. There was no crab. The crawfish was about 3/8 inch, tiny. About 6 really small shrimp. If my wife's crabcakes had been this bad the review would be 1 star. First time here so a toss up whether we will be back. I feel like I was cheated. read more

Tried it twice, both times was a horrible experience! First time was with a larger group 2nd time just two of us. Neither was an experience I would like to repeat. Atmosphere is Dole. It is a neeeed Ave. Refresh service was Separ to say the least. And food all tasted like it was fried together, and had the not so good fishy taste. read more

Came to this spot from a recommendation from the hotel I was staying at in town. Decided to go with the seafood étouffée and I was glad that I did. Topped with shrimp, lobster, and crab it was bursting with flavor and the portion size was plentiful. What I did like was that the menu has a ton of options so I was a bit of a challenge to narrow it down, but i was satisfied with my choice. There were several things however that I would absolutely love to try. My co workers all have different items and they all looked good so. I can see why there is a steady stream of people coming in and out. read more

Coastal Breeze - Seafood etouffee - Seafood Near Me - Buford, Georgia

We sat at the bar for a late lunch, not crowded at all. The bartender was nice, but she had tables around the bar as well- so she was busy. Because of that the service was good, but slow. We got everything we asked for. The food was above average for bar food. We had lobster bisque (okay), grouper fingers and salmon glazed salad- both very good. Atmosphere nice- but no views. 10 minutes from Lanier Lakes Lodge- worth the trip. read more

Fantastic food, lunch is very affordable and tasty at the same time. Best place to have raw oysters in my opinion.

My husband and I came here for our 15th Anniversary because it had gotten late so we wanted to stick close to home and you already guessed it....the service was horrible. The food was horrible!! I ordered the salmon that I've ordered many many times and it has always been perfect. But I tell you what I was very disappointed!! This time the cook decides to under cook my salmon to go with my bottle of wine I ordered. The blue salmon was TERRIBLE. So sadly disappointed with my service!! You're spending your good money to get garbage!! read more

This is a great place close to the lake. Very very busy. We ordered take out and took it back to the boat. It was delicious and will definitely go back. I noticed when we picked it up it seemed like a pleasant atmosphere and every one was having a great time. Parking could be a problem as they were packed with a long wait. That says something there. Everyone loves it. read more

LOVE Coastal Breeze! We've been about 3 or 4 times, and never had a bad meal or service. Prices are also reasonable. Try their fried oyster po-boy - delicious! I do not recommend the clam chowder; just didn't care for it. However, everything else is good. Atmosphere is very casual, beachy-like. read more

Found this place from Yelp reviews.. I walked in to a cheerful hostess who answered my questions quickly and correctly. Are in a booth at the bar. Very friendly bartender, Ashley, who also helped me decide and made my visit very nice! I love crab rangoons and will try them everywhere, these were definitely perfect. The Fiesta Snapper was a great surprise, full of flavor and festive! I was dining alone and had a great experience.. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Great food and great service. Pricing is fair. Nice clean atmosphere. Good family restaurant.

I ate there today and started off with a dozen raw oysters. They were great. Then I ordered the crab cakes and they were the worst I've ever had.. First, they were quite small. Second, they were extremely salty and the crab meat was minced, not big clumps like you'd find in Maryland crab cakes. Lastly, there was some sort of grit in them like a few grains of sand. I finished half of one and left the rest. read more

Just came back from an after-church luncheon with my darling sister earlier today and decided to eat at Coastal Breeze Seafood Grill because of the all positive reviews. I love seeing places around here get more recognition on Yelp. :) While my sister and I perused the menu, our waiter brought out our glasses of water and a basket of five mini rolls with sweet butter. I don't know what it was, but the bread and butter was goood! Too bad it wasn't endless bread because we devoured them in a blink of an eye. We ended up sharing the coastal seafood dip appetizer and the crab cake sandwich with homemade chips. The seafood dip was served in a ceramic ramekin along with six small pieces of toasted baguette. The texture of the baguette seemed day-old, but it held the dip well. The dip itself was a bit salty and heavy, probably due to all the cheese on top. There were only tiny "seafood" bits in the dip, so my advice would be to use less cheese, more shrimp and scallops, and if they'd throw in some crackers on the side, I'd be a happy camper! The crab cake sandwich seemed sloppily put together and the crab cake itself wasn't firm and broke apart easily. However, it tasted GREAT! The home made chips were addicting and probably among the best I've ever had. My sister especially liked the seasoning they used on top. While we were eating, the owner (I think) came up to us and started some small talk, which is refreshing. That doesn't happen too much nowadays. On another note, the place itself was dirty with crumbs on the table and booth cushions. And all the menus (main, drinks, specials) were sticky. There were a lot of service staff and hardly any customers, so I wish they would pay more attention to detail and the overall cleanliness of the restaurant. All in all, I would've given two or three stars, but the food was BOMB! If they were to take note / improve on the items I suggested, I wish more people came out to eat here. Oh, and thank goodness I did not take my car because it never would've made it through the construction going on right in front of it. If you have a lowered / slammed car (as I've begun to see more and more of around this area).. be careful!!! read more

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For being in Lake Lanier, I was very disappointed in the food and service. Our waitress disappeared after we ordered and had the manager helping us. Got two margaritas and the second one tasted like something was missing. Manager instructed us that the waitress went home and we told him they the margarita did not taste right, did not apologize for the missing waitress nor the drink. Well, needless to say we will not return. read more

decent pricing and a large but outdated space but it is seriously underwhelming. We sat outside and felt forgotten. The service was incredibly slow and full of excuses. She said they were "swamped inside" but when I went in there were 5 tables and 3 parties at the bar. She took our drink order and came back 15 minutes later to say they couldn't make them because they didn't have mint. I ordered a grilled shrimp salad that was absolutely pathetic with mixed greens a few chunks of tomato and cucumber with about 8 shrimp on top. I certainly will not be back. read more

Will not be going back to Coastal Breeze. Exceptionally slow service, had to ask twice for water refills, food came out Luke warm and food was just barely acceptable. Most disappointing $90 meal ever. read more

Service is amazing, everything on the menu taste great and definitely the best seafood you'll find.

Great seafood menu. Really good service. Wife had Ribeye. I had some type of grouper with crab sauce and scallops. Also had oysters. All was good. Can get crowded but they know how to handle it. Overall really good experience. read more

First time to this place, and it sure was crowded, so I was optimistic. We were seated in our own booth within 10 minutes. WARNING, most patrons were not wearing masks, so if that is an issue, this isn't for you right now. Staff were mostly wearing masks, some the chinstrap variety. Paper menus. No sign of a extra sanitizing tables other than wiping the table. I've been vaccinated, my had one shot, so we did have a bit of an uneasy feeling. We're seniors. Very lively place, but not too loud. Very family friendly. I had blackened grouper and my wife has it broiled. She commented that hers "tasted a bit fishy". They state "fresh", but I'm guessing a day or two old. The portions were adequate. We also had the calamari appetizer. Very good! The beverage menu needs work or you need to train your waiters better so they can answer beer questions. Finally, when we ask to take home the leftovers, don't toss them. "Oh I must have misunderstood you". No, better to ASK the customer if they would like to retake these home. I'll wait to see how management responds to this review before returning. read more

It's been years since we stopped here and now I remember why. 2:00 on a Friday afternoon, we were seated quickly and drink order taken in about 10 minutes and another 20 minutes passed no one ever came for our order. We tried to get the attention of one of the two waitresses talking with patrons at the bar with no luck so we just got up and left, very disappointed. It'll be another 10 years! read more

Delicious seafood with generous portions and friendly, prompt service is a definite winner. I had the shrimp and scallops skewer, which was outstanding. It comes on a bed of rice pilaf with another side of your choosing (black beans). Desert was key lime pie and it's a perfect complement to the seafood. read more

They must have canned that pathetic manager that I dealt with on my last review shortly thereafter. We have been a few times since as a result. I must say, this has become our favorite seafood joint that is anywhere near where we live. The food is always excellent and the service has been very good as well. I still do not like that you cannot specify to have certain things cooked one way and certain things the other like grilled vs. fried with different items cooked differently on a platter. If they had that ability I would definitely give it 5 stars. read more

This place is pretty standard fried seafood. Service was fine. Food was fine. Nothing spectacular but nothing horrible. $45 for 4 beers and 2 entrees. One positive thing is they have decent options for side items with your entree. Not itching to go back here but if I did, that's fine. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again. read more

We came in for a late lunch around 2:30 on a Friday and were seated right away. Our waitress was very pleasant, knowledgeable and attentive. My wife got a Pasta dish and I got a grilled fish. We got our meal quickly and it was delicious. They have several frozen adult beverages and they were delicious also. It was a great meal with drinks under $50. The bathroom was very pleasant and clean. Highly recommend. read more

Coastal Breeze - Seafood Near Me - Buford, Georgia

The food was delicious and I would definitely recommend this place for sea food lover's. I would definitely recommend the "Seafood pasta." In my opinion is the best on the menu. read more

On the way to spend the day on Lake Lanier's boat we decided to pop in here and fill our bellies with some seafood. The staff was very welcoming and our orders came out just the way we requested so no problems there. I had the lobster bisque which lacked lobster and honestly reminded me of a store bought brand. The overall experience was ok...food was good not blown away great but the prices were excellent! Lol read more

Had the Scallops Florentine, the Sun dried tomatoes overpowered the Scallops, but the Scallops were cooked perfectly. Definitely try the place for yourself. I recommend it! read more

Coastal Breeze - Scallops Florentine - Seafood Near Me - Buford, Georgia