Wimpy small oysters were a disappointment. Service was agreeable and water views were a treat.

Wasn't much in terms of atmosphere, but my meal was perfect. I had raw oysters, the Mahi special and a mojito. read more

Coastal Kitchen - Mahi special with broccolini and grits. Delicious!! - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

There a couple of great things about this restaurant. 1. food is actually really good here 2. The location and view is beautiful 2. The ambiance and restaurant is very nice. However, I would only give this place 2 stars because the food prep timing is terrible for larger parties. We stayed in St. Simons Island for a wedding g the night before and came to this place for breakfast with all of our friends. We called the same morning asking if Coastal Kitchen could accommodate a large party. The host indicated that they could handle our party, so we came in for brunch. Unfortunately the restaurant was "overwhelmed" and understaffed. It took an extremely long time to get coffee.... and cream... sugar. All three came out at separate times. Our food took even longer and came out separately in blocks of 2-4 entrees at time about 5-10 minutes after each other. Our first entree came out at 1pm and my entree wasn't served until 1:20pm. By the time my food came out, the rest of my party was finished with their meals. I worked in the restaurant industry all throughout college, so I'm generally pretty understanding that things can happen. However, I believe that good communication and apologies can go a long way to alleviate a negative experience. We don't blame the server at all for the kitchen mishap, but we do think that the manager could have handled the situation better. The food is really good so I would probably only recommend this place for groups of 4 or less. Unfortunately, they do not appear to have the ability to handle larger parties efficiently. read more

FUCKIN AWESOME !!! They nailed everything from service to food to the atmosphere , everything was perfect and the prices are very very reasonable . I wish I could eat there everyday . read more

The food had no flavor. The fried shrimp was not seasoned, nor deveined. The fries were soggy. The hushpuppies were okay but greasy. My husband had the swordfish Again a large lack of seasoning across the dish. Service was good but the waitress could not speak to the draft beer selection. I would not recommend not return to this restaurant. This is sad since the restaurant is in a really neat location at the marina. read more

Very good food. Nice ambiance, located right on the water. I like there lobster nachos and their blackened redfish. Definitely recommend. Reservation are a good idea. read more

We have had dinner here 3-4 times in the last 2 months and love it. Trevor at the bar makes good drinks. So did Isaiah. We like the Picayune Pasta, the redfish and tonight's special was fantastic - yellowtail with risotto, crawfish, andouille. It was $45. We always ask price points before ordering. Laney was our server and she was warm, friendly, efficient and checked on our part of 5 often. We ordered a lot of drinks and wine, Laney kept up with it all. Can't wait to come back. read more

Where do I begin.... If you want raw oysters... go to the Half Shell. If you want ravioli... go to Matteo ' s If you want shrimp... just don't come here. It comes down to basics. I ordered George's Bank Scallops and Local Shrimp based on the server's recommendation. I shouldn't have to clean my shrimp when it comes to me. These little guys were not deveined.. it was black-vein-a-palooza all up in here... and if I'm paying $24, you better believe I should be able to eat all my food. And there were only 3 ok size scallops. The server was apologetic and brought it back to the kitchen to remake the dish. However, the second time around was a little better than the first, but alas, there were still some intestinal tracts there. I'm not picky and I NEVER send food back... but come on Coastal Kitchen! They couldn't tell me where their raw oysters were from. It was fine and all, but they were on a tiny plate causing all the oyster liquor to spill out. They also were not shucked properly, or cleaned. Aye! BTW, the ahi tuna tostada... while tasty, the puny four chips are not worth the $13. Sadly, I will not be returning. This was a $100+ lesson learned. read more

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As we headed towards the islands, this was one of the first establishments we encountered after exiting the causeway. We sat outside under heat lamps on a warm January evening with a view of the docks. We had the popcorn oysters ($11), a goat cheese arugula salad ($8), stuffed haddock & blue crab entrée with grits ($24), & lobster nachos ($13). The food was prepared just right - no overcooked or dry seafood here! My companion said the popcorn oysters were amazing. As a nacho connoisseur, i wasn't disappointed. Homemade chips, whipped guacamole, shredded lobster. Our server was attentive, keeping the hot water full for my tea & checking up on us every now & then even though we were at the end of the deck. Lovely ambiance & good food. Update: Came back about a year later. Same lovely ambiance & great service. Ordered the oysters an half shell, duck eggrolls, lobster & crab ravioli in a cream sherry sauce ($24), flounder & blue crab with Vermont white cheddar grits, asparagus, & grainy mustard sauce ($24), a dark & stormy ($9 dark rum & ginger cocktail). Everything was excellent. Again. read more

Didn't get a photo of the Home Made Lobster and Crab Ravioli but everyone that ordered it, destroyed it. I had a couple bites from my wife's plate and it's definitely rich, creamy and flavorful. The kids shared the salmon pasta plate and loved it. I had the Paella which was good but we all loved the Dirty Oysters. What's better than fresh oysters? Ones that are topped with caviar, shallots, sour cream and a bit of hot sauce! read more

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The food was phenomenal! We sat on the porch overlooking the marina and it was gorgeous. Service was excellent! The waitresses and staff were so kind when a storm blew in and scared our youngest child. Absolutely would recommend and hope to visit them again soon. read more

This place we went for brunch and the had amazing pancakes and the best shrimp in the world.

Visited this place my last day in Brunswick/ St Simons Georgia and found it to be pretty good this establishment had an upscale coastal vibe to it. The food was pretty good we had the lobster nachos, ratatouille stuffed bell pepper, fried calamari which was delicious. It had this Asian soy glaze that goes perfect with the calamari, we also had the house made lobster and crab ravioli's and another dish that consisted of scallops and sausage but I cannot recall the name which was also delicious. read more

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I really wanted to like this place more than we did. It's a pretty restaurant with terrific views of the marina. But we experienced several things that left us less than enthralled. Happy hour rules and inclusions are hopelessly complicated. Regular HH, "power hour", 50% off this, $1 off that. Even the bartender offers different inclusions to different customers. Simplify them and WRITE THEM DOWN SOMEPLACE for your customers. And that bartender - obviously VERY knowledgeable and she makes a great drink. But we had to wait for refills while she discussed her talents and bar preferences with other customers. Also - why is the cabernet in the refrigerator??? Our order of peel and eat shrimp was okay. Good size shrimp that were accompanied by a totally unremarkable straight from the bottle cocktail sauce. And drawn butter? Huh? Maybe it's a local thing, but we've never seen that before with peel and eats - and it doesn't work at all. Maybe the restaurant is better/different than the bar. . . read more

Very good food, and the setting is beautiful. Fun to walk out by the boats at the marina after eating.

The place was very busy and it was nice to have a reservation. We were seated quickly and service was great. For dinner it was a cup of the crab bisque (very good) with some tasting of calamari at the table to start followed by a spinach salad which was excellent as well. For the main course I had the Grilled Mahi Mahi with basil and goat cheese risotto, asparagus and citrus beurre blanc. Overall a wonderful experience and a certain repeat for when we are in the area again. read more

What a great setting for a restaurant, right on the water and a great view of the marina. Sadly the food and service were severly lacking. It may have been the choices I made, but I went on the recommendations of the server, but it was just "okay" and for the price, I expected and should have received more. A great place to take someone who wants a good view with lunch or dinner, with table cloths and a formal dining room. Just don't set your expectations too high. read more

Great meal and would highly recommend the location, food, and staff. Also was kid friendly

I selected this restaurant for lunch reminiscent of the view from the old Emmaline and Hessie's back in the day. Restaurant is very nice, service was spot on, and you can't beat the view. But the food was average. As another reviewer said zero seasoning and kind of bland. read more

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Saint Simons Island you are really limited to about 10 places to go and when its getting overly crowded in downtown with no good options due to high volume, most definitely take the trip outta town a few miles and hit this place called Coastal Kitchen. Not only is the food incredibly versatile across seafood, chops and steaks, but they have an incredible view of the harbor, and the stress of downtown saint simons fades away. Don't be fooled by this place, and the atmosphere. We were reluctant at first as it displays white table cloth tables in an elegant setting but its far from that. It has an outdoor patio with welcoming breeze, and great spot after dinner to take some family photos or romantic ones. Overall the food was between $13 - 23 roughly per person and well worth it compared to a lot of the crab traps, crab daddies and downtown fried everything no thanks... Seriously. a complete gem in this city that you seriously should consider for the buck it was so worth it. no smoking, stinky, atmosphere or overloaded dishes with fried and cheese here. and they respected allergies here quite well. read more

This was the first dinner stop my family and I made on a Labor Day weekend trip to St. Simons Island. Coastal is very conveniently located in a residential community along the marina just off the Torres Causeway from Golden Isles Highway leading onto St. Simons Island. I called ahead to add a few more than originally planned to come with us for our dinner reservation. Parking was little bit of an issue given the lot was crowded but we soon found reasonable parking after riding around for a few. The manager somewhat confused me when we arrived after I had spoken to a representative just minutes earlier saying that adding the additional people wouldn't be a problem, but all of that was easily sorted out. We were able to sit together, and the food is quite delicious and beautifully prepared and plated. I had the Scallops and Shrimp dish over massed butternut squash was so delicious and sweet you'd almost thinks it was sweet potato. The crispy, not overly cooked green beans were also a great compliment. Everything was served hot. I also took a picture of my sister's dish, the Scallops with the Hoppin' John, which oozed with Southern decadence and flavor. I tried it and thus it is pictured here. It was delicious--I just wish there were two or three more scallops on that plate. We thereafter walked the marina and took pictures at sunset after a most pleasant dining experience with an excellent waitress who was able to accommodate our large party with ease. I loved the views of the marina at sunset. Walking the marina after dinner is a great way to burn off some calories and view the surrounding area alone or with family. read more

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The shrimp and grits and the seafood pasta with shrimp and scallops are so good, they're to die for. Everything else is excellent also

Excellent meal.We had the fried shrimp and the shrimp and grits. Both were excellent. The sommelier made a recommendation for a bottle of wine which was excellent. We ate outside in October and had a great time. read more

Coastal Kitchen - View from the outside tables. - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

The food was delicious the best we had while on St Simon. Lainie our waitress was adorable and very knowledgeable.

We started with the fried pickles and they were delicious! Spears instead of the small chip size and the dipping sauce and portion size were on point. The salmon entree was perfectly paired with an amazing coconut rice! Last, but certainly not least was the lobster & crab ravioli. The pasta was filled to perfection and the cream sauce was phenomenal!! read more

Coastal Kitchen - Lobster & Crab Ravioli - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

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This place is amazing! We came on a Tuesday in July and the service and staff were very attentive. Sorry no photos but we had the-crab cakes and fried calamari app; dinner shrimp basket, red fish, homemade crab and lobster ravioli, shrimp and grits. Very full but had to try dessert which didn't disappoint key lime pie....wow! Pretty outdoor sitting at marina with water view. read more

Always enjoyed this place. I've eaten here yearly on our Southbound trip to the Bahamas or on the way back to Charleston. On one trip home I bought a home in Brunswick to rebuild. Been here about 4 times in the last year. The food is consistent and well done. Last night must have been a chore for both the staff and patrons. Fix your AC. It was 87 degrees in the restaurant and 81 outside. Could not east fast enough and get out FIX YOUR AC Salads this time were mediocre Oysters outstanding Pasta - plenty of shrimp and scallops and delicious Maybe they were in the weeds with a loud 25 top next to us Hopefully I can update my review on the next visit Get the AC fixed read more

Food was really good. We were there at a peak time and service was slow. First restaurant I've been to in over a year that has regular/standard plastic menus. read more

50th anniversary... which restaurant would provide a great meal and allow us to enjoy and reflect? We were delighted that Coastal Kitchen (we had never been) exceeded all our expectations. They even allowed us to burn our 50 year old candle, protected from collapse by a large glass container. Although the popular restaurant was very busy, both Niles and the chef went out of their way to speak to us. Oh... wait, I haven't even mentioned the food. My scallops and shrimp with asparagus and pistachios on a bed of sweet potatoes was the BEST meal I've ever had! Perfect celebration. Thank you, we'll certainly be back. read more

Coastal Kitchen - Shrimp and Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

The lobster nachos were fantastic and the service was great. We also had the crab fritatta and the cucumber salad which was superb.

This is a bit off the main drag on St. Simons Island, but it's worth the trip. I had brunch here. I didn't need a reservation and was seated right away. They seemed to only have two servers working, and the patio and deck were full. That slowed the service a bit, but not enough to be annoying. For brunch, I tried to order some oysters on the half shell, but the order had not yet come in. I instead had the crab soup, which was creamy and delicious! I also had the lobster omlet with hashbrowns. There was a good amount of lobster meat in the omlet, and the hashbrowns were shaped like hushpuppies. I also had the bloody mary, which was not only excellent in taste, but also came with a shrimp as a garsh, which was a very nice touch. I'm definitely going back when I'm in the area. read more

Enjoying St. Simons again, and Coastal Kitchen is our favorite. Had dinner last night, an amazing stew of lobster and crab. Back for crab cakes for lunch today. Brant does a great job behind the bar as does Isaiah. If you are in the area definitely try CC. All scratch kitchen. read more

I don't recommend sitting at the bar for brunch. Just left there after receiving horrible service. For context, it was a Sunday at noon and there were 5 people at the bar including myself and two bartenders. Bartender was extremely rude and barely acknowledged me. I had to grab his attention while he was talking with his friends. He asked me if I wanted breakfast I said yes. Was never given a menu so I went to the hostess to grab one. Waited about 20 minutes for him to take my order and he never did. I'm confused as to how this is acceptable. The place is so nice, I wasn't rude or demanding at all. I just left because I couldn't get waited on. read more

If this place didn't charge our party of 4 adults and 2 kids gratuity this may be higher. Didn't appreciate such slow service on top of poor service (kids drinks refilled once for one child and none for the other). Especially for a gratuity of 20%... Dinner took very long (not busy), mainly due to our servers inability to check in very often. Portions are outrageous. The other couple who came with us split the ravioli got literally less than a side portion a piece. I mean, less than a fistful. I'm not exaggerating. I'd be livid if I had received both of their halves, even as a whole portion. Prices don't even come close to justifying the portions. Luckily, everything was very tasty. The only reason it eeked out a 2nd star. I guess this place would be okay if I didn't care about service, price, or portion. read more

Great spot to eat. Love the food, the service, and the atmosphere!!! I got the calamari, lobster nachos, and the redfish (and which was the best redfish I've had in a while). Also loved the view!! read more

Food was just ok. Service was horrible and price was very high. We live in this area and have been to this restaurant many times. Server took 20 minutes to bring us silverware. My wife asked for bread; server said it would take 20 minutes. We said ok; bread never came. Because of this bad experience we will not be back. read more

This restaurant was not what I expected The View was beautiful but the food was not what I expected the brunch was just like they say country style read more

This restaurant had great service and would definitely come again place had a great vitiate off food and you should definitely come here read more

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I have held off writing a review of this place solely because I have sympathy for service workers and compassion for restaurants dealing with service issues. I write this so that future guests can have set expectations regarding the experience at Coastal Kitchen. I have dined here over seven times within the past two months, and the service quality has proven to be intolerable each time. The hostesses do 20x more work picking up after the waitresses & waiters who never seem to be around. And when they are, they are condescending, standoffish, and genuinely horrendous (no matter what time of day - the restaurant can be packed, or you may be the only one there, and it is indeed the same). Each time I have dined at Coastal Kitchen, there are tables upon tables of frustrated patrons looking around, trying to get anyone's attention who looks like they may help. It is entirely something else! Why have I continuously endured such redundant, dreadful service? The food (brunch specifically) is usually quite good. I now, however, will not be returning. read more

This was our second time at this restaurant and the initial service was highly disappointing. We tried to check-in for our reservation and staff kept looking over at us but nobody came to the host stand. After 20 minutes I grabbed the bartender and we were finally seated albeit at a completely empty table as in no silverware, napkins, glasses, etc. Once someone was finally assigned to our table things picked up considerably. Our waiter, Trevor, was very attentive and the food was excellent with large portion sizes. The food is terrific if you can tolerate the lack of service on the front end. read more