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    Coastal Kitchen

    3.9 (515 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    COASTAL KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Carolyn H.

    First time in St Simon's Island and we had lots to choose from. Coastal Kitchen was a fine pick. Nicely done "coastal" ambiance. Service was very quick and friendly. My husband had the chicken dinner and was happy with it. I had Caesar salad and a half pound of leek and eat shrimp. The shrimp were quite large and tasty.

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    Cathy O.

    Five of us went to what used to be Emaline &Hessies years ago. It seemed a bit smaller than remembered, though the bat area was substantial. We got a coveted table by the window with a view of the water, boats and the sunset. We started with an order of oysters, which looked amazing. I was definitely tempted, although I've recently sworn off oysters. Three of our group ordered redfish, two low country style and one Asian influenced. Another ordered a shrimp and scallop pasta that had andouille sausage and sounded New Orleans style. My own order was the scallops with sweet pea risotto over arugula. I absolutely moved mine. The risotto was so creamy and delicious. The scallops were perfectly seared and amazing. It was melt in your mouth great. Every single one of us was raving that it was the best seafood meal they'd had in ages. So I am jealous of my two friends who actually live in SSI and can come back again. LOL, I'll have to visit them again soon for some more Coastal Kitchen.

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    Me and a couple friends chose Coastal Kitchen to celebrate a birthday and had a 10/10 experience. Renesha took care of us giving friendly and attentive service ,and she even brought out the yummiest butter pecan pie with a lit candle for our birthday girl. The best view in town and the dirty oysters are a must try: raw oysters served with crema, caviar, shallots, and hot sauce. We had the best dinner thanks to Renesha!

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    Amy D.

    So delicious in a fresh atmosphere and excellent service. So many scrumptious seafood options from oysters to lobster and crab ravioli. One of our friends is allergic to seafood and they were super mindful to her needs. I highly recommend.

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    Savannah L.

    The service was amazing and i want to start with that. They were quick and friendly and answered all our questions about the menu. we sat outside and it felt nice with a breeze from the water. i ordered the lobster ravioli and i was so excited. unfortunately i really disliked it and when the waitress noticed, she immediately asked if there was something else. I ended up ordering the blackened redfish and it was amazing!!

    THE VIEW

    So great to have Coastal Kitchen back in business. Great food, super bar and an amazing location. The service was excellent and we can't wait to go back again soon. Try it out and you love it.

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    19 days ago

    Appetizer to share. Great lobster nachos. Never disappoints. The new outside seating adds options overlooking the Frederica River.

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    We're very happy you joined us and enjoyed our new updated look!

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    5 months ago

    Best breakfast ever! Coastal Delight with breakfast potatoes and banana pudding pancakes

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    We're glad you had a good experience with us! Thanks for coming out!

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    Our server, Quiana, was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. The food was delicious!

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    Service was slow as they had just reopened but the food was good. The service people were very nice .

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    Ask the Community - Coastal Kitchen

    Do they have unlimited or bottomless mimosas for brunch?

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    Are you open Sundays for lunch?

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    Fiddlers - Fried deviled eggs

    Fiddlers

    4.3(383 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Went to Fiddlers last night. Great location and good vibe. We were seated quickly which was…read moresurprising for a group of 9. Service was excellent. One piece of advice.....stay away from the scallops. Worst scallops I've ever had. Ordered them grilled but they looked like they had been boiled and covered with heavy spice.....terrible! All the other meals looked great but they really need to simplify the scallops. It's not that hard to do.

    If I could only recommend one restaurant on St. Simon's, it would be Fiddler's. This place has it…read moreall. Stellar cocktails, friendly service, great views, modern design aesthetic, and incredible food. My only gripe is that they do not take reservations, though even on a Friday night, I've been able to get seated within 20-30 minutes, and you can always grab a drink from the bar and hang out on the lawn while you wait. This most recent visit, I started with the seafood chowder, one of my favorite soups on the island. Creamy, hearty, with plenty of fish, shrimp, crab, and potatoes. Shared a crabcake with my girlfriend--another solid choice, with plenty of crab, not too heavy on the filling, and with a lovely remoulade. For mains, we both had the grilled redfish, a baked potato for me, and mixed veggies for her. Perfectly cooked pieces of fish with a nice crust on the outside while still being moist and tender. Dessert this time was the chocolate pie, which was quite nice, not being too heavy nor excessively sweet. Did I mention the cocktails? I'm a big fan of the smokey mango Fiddlerita (a mezcal take on the classic marg), and the saladito a close second (again, mezcal, but with a little honey and cayenne). The girlfriend enjoys the basil smash (hold the simple syrup, please). Previously, we've tried the artichoke dip, which is also fantastic, shrimp and grits (solid, but Reid's does it better), blackened tripletail over creamy leek sauce (a special, and special indeed), and the key lime pie (excellent). You really can't go wrong here.

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    Crabdaddy's Seafood Grill - Giant Prime rib

    Crabdaddy's Seafood Grill

    4.3(595 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    Another great dinner at Crabdaddy's last night! Anne our server was excellent, thank you! The…read moreredo of the restaurant is awesome! There seems to be a more spacious feeling to the restaurant and the brick work is now a bit lighter in color. As always, the scallops were cooked to perfection as well as the salmon! This place always has a great vibe! I have written a couple of other reviews on Yelp or maybe it was Open Table for Crabdaddy's in the past and always 5 stars. I've been coming here for 30 years and never have had a negative experience! If visiting or new to the island put this on the list you won't leave disappointed. Strongly encourage making reservations as they're always busy! That's a good thing!

    I've eaten here probably five times over the past year and a half and it rarely disappoints…read more Definitely an island stalwart. You can't go wrong with the crab soup as a starter. Any fish over angel hair pasta is exceptional. Their blackened fish can be hit or miss... had the blackened grouper last week and it was good, but a little heavy on the seasoning, at the expense of being able to taste the fish. And the bread pudding, my god, the bread pudding. This is one of my all-time favorite desserts and I would put Crabdaddy's bread pudding up against any other restaurant on the island. Service is usually excellent, too. Easily in my top five restaurants on SSI.

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    Wolf Island Oyster - Shrimp & Grits minus onions & peppers...very accommodating

    Wolf Island Oyster

    4.0(122 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    So happy to see Wolf Island reopened! We had an amazing experience from start to finish. The food…read morewas absolutely delicious, especially the oysters -- absolutely AMAZING. The service was outstanding, and everyone was welcoming and attentive the entire time. The beautiful bar inside creates such a fun atmosphere, and the outdoor deck is incredible with plenty of space to relax and enjoy the view. It's the perfect spot for both large groups and small gatherings. There are so many great photo opportunities too! You can truly see the care and hard work that went into reopening this place. Highly recommend for anyone visiting St. Simons Island -- we'll definitely be back!

    Pleasant ambiance. Outdoor seating on the front and back of the restaurant. Wheelchair accessible…read morefor the main indoor dining area. Go for fresh raw oysters, St. James River, Louisiana, and sometimes Tybee Island farmed oysters. The steamed oysters were also tasty. It's great if you love extra large oysters that are larger than the saltines that come with them. Per the restaurant's website, Happy Hour is from 3 to 6 pm Sunday - Friday. They do take reservations and on busy weekends they are likely needed. Ask your server what is included in the Happy Hour. On the night (3/09/26) we were there the cost of individual oysters was $1.50 during Happy Hour. Service was pleasant and quick. We did have a reservation. The fried shrimp were jumbo-sized. They were tough and had to much breading.

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    Georgia Sea Grill - Bacon Poached Salmon

    Georgia Sea Grill

    4.5(349 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$$

    Had a fantastic dinner at Georgia Sea Grill…read more Calloway was our server and she was absolutely amazing. She not only kept up with all of our shenanigans but gave it right back, which made the experience even more fun. Attentive, personable, and just a great vibe all around. We started with peach martinis (highly recommend) along with the fried okra, crab soup, wedge salad, and beet salad. Everything was fresh and full of flavor--great way to kick off the meal. For the main course we tried the flounder prepared a few different ways--one fried, one pan-seared, and one bronzed--and each one was fantastic. And then two orders of scallops which were incredibly buttery and cooked perfectly. We wrapped it all up with a slice of Georgia pecan pie that was the perfect sweet ending. Great food, great service, and a really fun night. We'll definitely be back.

    LANDON!! She is what made our experience top notch. She was friendly and knowledgeable. It was like…read morehaving a meal in your favorite aunts kitchen. If you go, please request her. We started with the crab soup and beet salad. Both were fresh and delicious. We got the half dozen oysters which were briny and sweet. My husband had the flounder special and I ordered the bacon poached salmon. Delightful. For dessert we had the chocolate coconut pie and I had the Italian coffee. That coffee? More amaretto than java--yum!! It was a great meal sprinkled with the charm of an excellent server.

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    Mr Shucks Seafood - Pound cake

    Mr Shucks Seafood

    4.6(49 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    Some of the best seafood I have ever had! I came here with a…read moreparty of 4 on a Tuesday night during the fall and got sat right away, but I imagine this place is very busy in the summer. This place is a great value for all the seafood you are getting. My party of 4 split two shrimp dinners and we were all stuffed at the end, struggling to finish it all. They give you some shrimp to try when you get there which is a nice touch. It helped us figure out what we wanted. We needed up getting 1 shrimp dinners with the shrimp fried, and 1 shrimp dinner with the shrimp broiled. The fried ones were eh, not bad but nothing special. However, the broiled with butter ones were spectacular. If you don't like a TON of butter, you can ask for it on the side. We didn't know about this hack until after and I wish we had done it. Whatever you get here, you have to try the hush puppies!! The best hush puppies I've ever had. They also give you a soap bath for your hands after which is a very nice touch, as your hands get really dirty from all the butter.

    Food was good. Service....not so much. Ordered gin Martini; came in a short glass on the rocks…read more Ordered ice tea; had to ask another wait person to get it for me after ten minutes. Ordered raw oyster appetizer. Dinner came two minutes later. Had to send the dinner back to the kitchen. I wanted to rate it 2 stars but my wife said no.

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    Mr Shucks Seafood - Blue crabs

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    Coastal Kitchen - seafood - Updated June 2026

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