My husband and I visited this beautiful kitchen twice now on our 3 day vacation. We were so impressed by the customer service, incredibly fresh and fine ingredients, and soothing atmosphere of the restaurant. This establishment is nothing short of divine and I cannot wait to return during our next visit! read more

Coastal Kitchen - Scallops and Fish of the Day - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

A bit disappointing. The menu we were told would be offered for Saturday lunch was not available. The fried cod was good, however, our meals were cold by the time they were served. Our water was not refilled until close to the end of the meal and by that time we were parched. View and atmosphere are excellent, but very under staffed and limited parking. read more

The food was excellent and the service and recommendations from the server Katelyn were amazing! Ask to be seated in her area.

I think this is one of the best restaurants in the area. Great menu items that aren't your typical Glynn county fare. During my several visits I've tried the pork tenderloin, lobster nachos, shrimp & grits, fresh catch and the curried asparagus soup. Sounds odd but try it! You won't be disappointed. Service is always attentive and views are always great. read more

My family went on a Monday during lunch time, we called ahead to make sure it wasn't busy. My husband went inside to get us the table and said the hostess and waitress both acted annoyed when he told them a party of 6, 2 of them being babies. The waitress had awful service the whole time we were there. Left us waiting to order food for 30 minutes, never did refills, just acted above us. Also it was very warm inside and where we sat it reeked of cleaning supplies. We had to take our baby outside several times just so she could feel a breeze. Food was good but wouldn't go again. read more

I ordered oysters to go, was probably my mistake but they didn't come out great, and I'm not talking about the presentation which was obviously no ideal. The lobster nachos were delicious but the portion size was about half of what you would get dining in. Hamburger was amazing. The staff was as pleasant as always, even with the place being packed for Memorial Day weekend. read more

Just a heads up, folks. This place charges a service fee if you use a credit card. No warning just $6 at the bottom of the bill on a $120 check. Boo!! Also, while waiting quite awhile for food with a 5 year old getting hangry, I asked if we might get some bread? Result was some nothing special rolls...and a $3 charge. Since when do we have to ask for bread and it's not complimentary? Never before for me. The food was just ok. The only great thing was that we got seated very quickly without a reservation but they detracted from that due to the long wait for food. read more

Awesome view and even better menu. Great go to items like shrimp and grits as well as Bloody Mary for brunch and lunch. Always love to celebrate special occasions here! read more

It's a somewhat scammy tourist trap employing low rent tactics. We've been there twice in the last month. Most recently, they added a credit card fee. This fee was added without notice and after I gave them my card. So, even if I wanted to pay with cash, it was too late. The oysters were small -- clam-sized. On our prior visit, my son ordered shrimp from the "kid's menu," and they brought and charged us for an adult meal. Guess I should have counted the number of shrimp on my kid's plate when it arrived? read more

The food was good, however it took them several tries to get it correct. We voiced our opinion to the manager behind the bar who didn't seem to care. Likely won't be going back considering our experience, especially with so many other good restaurants in the area. Lobster nachos were tasty, if you do go I would recommend getting them. read more

Coastal Kitchen has been my favorite and "go-to" up-scale restaurant on St Simons Island since 2019, when we first started going there. However, I was disappointed on our recent visit over July 4th weekend, 2022. The menu has changed and the main course items seemed limited. Several of the fish items selections, as we are were MKT (market price). Even the Salmon, which I've gotten in the past, was MKT and it seemed no different than what we could buy the local grocery store down the the street for $9.49 lb. When we asked our server, she said the MKT price range was $31.00 to $36.00 - what? She couldn't tell the price when asked. Speaking of the wait staff, our server was not very knowledgeable in general about the menu. We had to ask if there any specials, there was one fish item, for $46.00, which seemed way to high. However, the thing that really annoyed us was when we received our bill. We had two glasses of Rose wine, one Clam appetizer, a cup of Gumbo, one House Artisan Greens salad, and the Blackened Salmon ($31.00) and the bill was $84.80 (including tax). However, Coastal Kitchen now charges the customer a "Non-Cash Fee", which ours was $3.20. We think this is OUTRAGEOUS! On a positive note, the view is still very nice and our Clam Appetizer broth was good, the clams were way over done, sorry to say. It pains me to say this, but we have taken the restaurant off our list and, with good conscience, cannot recommend Coastal Kitchen. read more

Excellent service and a top notch menu. I can't say enough about this place. Our previous dining experiences have been lacking on this trip and this place redeemed our St Simons experience. Andrea was too notch her suggestions dud not disappoint. I had the seared tuna I substituted the basmati rice for the lobster potatoes and the owner came by and suggested I try the rice. He promptly brought it over and to be honest he was spot on! The pairing was nothing short of perfect! I even ended up with pecan pie a la mode with fresh vanilla ice cream made in house. You can't go wrong with Costal Kitchen, the service, the food nor the views from the water. read more

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We had a party of eight, including four kids. They were able to accommodate us in a reasonable time. The food was great. I would recommend the Picayune Pasta. Laney was our waitress and she was terrific, very pleasant great smile and made us feel welcome. On the downside, the calamari appetizer was a small portion. If you have a party of four, order two. The restaurant is run well and organized. I'll defiantly go back. read more

This was hands down the best dinner experience we have had in awhile. We sat outdoors on the patio with amazing views of marina and river - see photosand our server Isaiah was extremely knowledgeable and gave superb service. I had an amazing jalapeño margarita made with their tequila infused with jalapeño in house. We had the lobster nachos which were fabulous. For entrees we had the shrimp and scallops with butternut squash- out of this WORLD- scallops melted in my mouth they were so perfect! Shrimp and grits was unique and very flavorful- the best grits my mom and I have ever had (and we are from the south!!!) We will definitely be back!! read more

I will be 100% honest!! We have visited CK 3 times. Three years ago= GREAT, last year was o.k. The service was very undesirable and SLOW! It was more than slow. 2 hours and we didn't have food. Although The food was GREAT when it arrived. So when we came back this year we decided to give them one more try. I am so glad we did!!! We arrive at 7:30 with a party of 10 (we had reservations) and we were sat within 5 minutes. The server (Jennifer) did an amazing job!! She was sweet, and very accurate!! Our drinks were served promptly and our dinner arrived within 12/15 minutes of ordering!!! That's pretty impressive for a party of 10 and the restaurant was significantly crowded. Our food was VERY GOOD!! I had the blackened grouper special!!! Others had Fried shrimp Fried chicken Lobster ravioli Burgers It was all amazing!!! Thanks for reassuring our faith in coastal kitchen!!! Jennifer, you ROCK read more

Don't hesitate stopping here. And make sure you get the blue crab claw appetizer and the lobster nachos. THE BEST EVER!!!!

This place is absolutely delicious and the service is wonderful! We had reservations for brunch and started out with drinks. Dalton was super knowledgeable about everything and helped make the boyfriend's 40th birthday memorable. The Bloody Mary was very tasty (I'm particular about my mix) and the pickle added a nice touch. We had a dozen oysters and a half pound of peel and eat shrimp to start. The seasoning on the shrimp was so good! I definitely could've had those as a meal by themselves. I ordered the lobster bruschette omelette and the boyfriend had the salmon and goat cheese omelette. Both were flavorful and filling. For a birthday dessert there was creme brûlée which the boyfriend said was some of the best he's had. Overall we'll definitely be back. Dalton even let us check out the dinner menu so we could try some other options once we return. read more

For the views alone gives this place five stars. However the food lives up to that standard as well. We had a dozen dirty oysters and then a salad with salmon which was prepared perfectly. The service was great and our server was friendly. Don't miss out! read more

My Wife and I had the lobster / crab ravioli. Couldn't even eat it. It tasted like chorizo stuffed ravioli, the noodles weren't really cooked either. The "bourbon glazed" salmon tasted like straight sugar, though it was cooked well and the coconut rice was basically a dessert with how sweet it was. Only reasoning for a 2 is because the hush puppies and pickles weren't bad and that's being generous read more

Coastal Kitchen is the best Red fish on the east coast. and the key lime pie is legit. don't skip the Coastal Gimlet also a home run and the view is better than the fish. read more

If I could leave less then one star I would. Worst customer service ever. They messed up our to go order and then blamed it on us and try to charge us for the correction. read more

This is a great spot for view of the marina. Food was just ok. In my opinion a little over priced for what we got. My husband ordered the swordfish, which was very small, thinly sliced and a little on the dry side. Thee fried shrimp and fries I ordered were ok, just a little more salt in the batter would have improved the shrimp. All our food was room temperature when served, including the crab cake appetizer. read more

This place is amazing, service is outstanding and the food was the best we had on our vacation. Recommend the Shrimp and Grits, as well as the Salmon with Coconut Rice. Also the mashed potatoes that came with Fired Chicken were incredible. read more

Good food...GREAT VIEW. Our family tried the lobster nachos, crab cake, petite fallers, and shrimp and grits. All terrific. A bit pricy for portion, but I assume you are also paying for the view. When sitting next to the windows, you have a beautiful view of the marina, full of beautiful boats of all sorts. There is also outdoor seating. read more

I ran into coastal kitchen while on a walk to the marina from our condo. It looks like a fun place with a good view so made a note to come back for happy hour in a few days. We went biking on Jekyll Island and decided to have a cocktail and an appetizer on our way back at the coastal kitchen. I had a margarita and my wife had a gin and tonic. But the highlight were the dirty oysters. They were shucked with a drop or two of hot sauce shallots sour cream and a very small bit of caviar on the top.I am so glad I'm going to be in Saint Simons Island for another week we're going to come back and try this wonderful restaurant.A real gem! read more

What a great restaurant! The prices, service, and flavor were perfectly in line the location is perfectly suited and beautiful! I highly recommend this location if you're looking for good seafood and atmosphere. read more

Coastal Kitchen - Blackened redfish...sounds great! - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

After a 14 hour drive moving my mother, this Sunday brunch hit the spot! Cold beer, hot food, great service with a wonderful view!

Tonight I had the tuna for a main course And key lime pie for dessert. Both were delicious. Highly recommended read more

Yum yum yum, the BLT with crab cake was amazing I wish I could have another one now and the sweet potato fries were some of the best I have eaten. The shrimp and grits original was excellent as well, the flavour was great only thing that would make it a little better would be if the onion was chopped finer but I can't complain about the over all dish! Will definitely return here read more

I don't review places much, but felt this one needed one. Honestly one of the best meals of my life. Yes, service is a bit slow, as one would expect a restaurant with young servers. Yes, it is a bit pricey as one would expect in a tourist location. I think that takes care of most of the complaints except that the oysters were small. I was honestly worried they would be the giant tasteless types one usually gets in the area. They were smaller, tastier and surprisingly inexpensive. Even if it was hitting half as well as when we had dinner I would recommend it! read more

Excellent food. No complaints at all 10/10 would recommend the shrimp and grits with Boursin cheese, butternut squash, and nage ham. read more

Sat at the bar while waiting for our takeout order (Memorial Day weekend and they were busy!) Delicious oysters and a drink. Takeout did not disappoint, one of the best meals I've had in St Simons. I had the pork chop which was out of this world with their cream corn grits. read more

I was here 3 weeks ago for brunch and I wrote a review on google. I recently got a reply from the owner in which the owner took no responsibility for his poor service and instead suggested I take my business elsewhere. I have attached the original review on google and I thought I would take a moment to elaborate. We had a party of 12, realizing this was a large group I called ahead to see if we could be accommodated they said they could easily seat our party right away so we arrived 15 min later. There was no wait and the restaurant was not full. Things started off well, our waiter brought us water and took our drink orders. But then he brought some peoples coffee but not everyone's, he never brought cream or sugar for the coffee in fact after 10 min one person in our party got up and got cream and sugar from the bar. The waiter never refilled our waters and several times we went to the bar to get water. When our food arrived it took at least 45 for the first plate, all the food was cold. The last person got their food at least 25 min after the first person and only after we finally spoke with the manager. The poached eggs were completely over cooked, the yolks were solid. Additionally they messed up one persons order and brought the wrong item. The waiter did not apologize and the manager did apologize only once by stating they were busy (there was never a line at the door). When we got our check they had added 20% gratuity despite the repeated complaints about the service. After seeing the owners sarcastic response to feedback I completely understand why they staff had no concern for quality service. This owner took no responsibility here at all. This is not an establishment I would ever return to nor is it one I will recommend to anyone else. read more

Coastal Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Best happy hour in a beach town I have ever experienced! From the Vineyard to the Cape, from San Diego to Malibu, from Cape May to Spring Lake, and lots in between, St Simons has this gem. Pretty much everything is half off from 3-6 M-F. Under new ownership, we were treated well by the new owner. Best wishes to her in making it work well! read more

I had the Greek salad with grilled salmon. Salad was tasty and the salmon was grilled and perfectly seasoned. Service was a bit slow but the hostess did seat 6 tables all at once in the same section. read more

Sunday Brunch with the boyfriend's parents. I ordered chicken and waffles while the boyfriend ordered lobster nachos and then proceeded to swap each other at the half way points (because restaurant food variety is the spice of life). Chicken and waffles weren't anything special - though the chicken was lightly breaded and the waffle was nicely crisped. Though maybe chicken and waffles is weird enough to just be served plain. The nachos were decent, also nothing really spectacular but the chips that they used were kind of different - they were thicker and thus sturdier because who wants their chip to break when scooping up deliciously fattening sour cream and salsa? The boyfriend's parents seemed to enjoy their dishes. The view was also really nice of the marina however I'm not sure it is the best food ever as some of these reviews seem to imply! read more

Horrible crab cake Benedict. Actually feeling ill after eating a couple bites. I think they opened a can of crab flavored Fancy Feast and swished it in a pan of butter! Disgusting. The only reason they get one star is because the atmosphere looked nice. They need a new chef. read more

Coastal Kitchen - Nasty crab cake. - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Seafood is excellent, but the place is way too loud. They need to figure out a way to tone down the acoustics. We would come more often if we didn't have to shout to talk to each other. read more

This place is heaven on earth! Its tucked away but I am sooo glad I found this place. Every time I come here I try something different and it's always a delicious experiance. My favorite is the ravioli, it's stuffed with seafood and everything is made right in their kitchen. Even the ice cream! read more

Coastal Kitchen - Coastal Pancakes with bacon a and maple syrup - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

We called and made a reservation for 7pm on a Friday night as a large party of 8. When we made the reservation, we asked for outside seating due to concerns over COVID which we were told was accepted. When we arrived, we were told that they only had outside seating available in FRONT of the restaurant which was uncovered and it had been lightly raining so we declined. The hostess then stated we would have to wait longer for outside seating in the main area so she seated us inside the very small restuarant. While sitting right next to another table of people and seeing how crowded it was, we noticed there were plenty of tables outside where we could have sat. They proceeded to sit two other tables outside and then put tables together for a party of 12. By the time we were done, the empty table of 12 was still sitting there. I was so nervous sitting inside, I couldn't enjoy the meal or company. The food was ok. My steak was pretty ordinary and the salad I ordered didn't have the extra vegetables requested. The rest of the group said their food was good, but nothing to write home about. On top of this, they added 20% gratuity to our bill. I would normally be ok with that because we were a large party (6 adults and 2 kids), but was disappointed to see it after the seating issue. Bottom line is that I guess they know how to take a reservation, but don't know how to hold a reservation! Between that and the $3.5 bills I spent, this place is way overcrowded, overpriced for the portions and definitely not worth it. read more