This was my second visit to Fontaine's Oyster House, and this time I had to leave a review! My friend and I arrived right when they opened at 4:00 p.m. and grabbed seats at the bar. We were greeted by the bartender/bar manager, whose name I unfortunately can't remember, but she was absolutely fantastic. She had a lovely accent, was incredibly personable, attentive, friendly, and made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. I started with the Hibiscus Margarita, and it was outstanding--refreshing, flavorful, and easily one of the best margaritas I've had in a while. We visited on a Tuesday for the oyster special ($15 for a dozen oysters). I'm not an oyster fan, so I skipped them, but my friend thoroughly enjoyed hers and said they were fresh and delicious. She also ordered one of their mule cocktails and loved it. For my entrée, I had the shrimp, scallop, and sausage jambalaya, and it was phenomenal. The flavors were rich, well-seasoned, and instantly reminded me of New Orleans. If you're craving authentic Cajun-inspired comfort food, this dish definitely delivers. My only complaint is that I wish they had a stronger happy hour menu with more food and drink specials. Other than that, the service, cocktails, and food were excellent. I'll definitely be back, and I highly recommend giving Fontaine's Oyster House a try! read more

Fontaine's Oyster House - Raw oysters - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Food was really good and came out quickly, the drinks were even better and you definitely knew there was liquor in them. Restaurant was clean and they cleared off tables quickly. We were seated soon as we walked in, mind you this was during the final FIFA game. The oysters were really good we will be back. I was nervous about the dip because of appearance but let me tell you hunny they did not come to play. It has tomatoes which was new for me but honey they gone see me again and again for this spread. read more

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Really enjoyed my experience! Went with my dad for Father's Day. He ordered the blue points and really liked them. They were fairly big oysters and reasonably priced. I had the po boy which was delicious. Great service, really good cocktails, and not crowded for a holiday Sunday. They had indoor and patio dining, which was nice because the weather was great. read more

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A great time to dine outside at Fontaine's. Zay was our server. Very personable and professional. The food is always hot and fresh. A great place for having drinks with friends and family friendly read more

Fontaine's Oyster House - Shrimp and Scallop Jambalaya - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Great oysters, even non happy hour days reasonably priced and good variety! I have been going for over 20 years on and off and their main menu quality seems to have dropped a little but def will try again soon, since this could have been an off day! Always a fun bar scene anytime of the day! read more

I love Fontaines, but today was so good I had to leave a review. I typically get the appetizer shrimp and a fried catfish basket - which is always delicious! But today I tried the Jambalaya.... I'm so glad I did. It was loaded with shrimp, sausage, and scallops and so flavorful. My daughter had the blackened alfredo and it was also delicious! Service was great too! I wish I could remember her name but she was super attentive and sweet. read more

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I have been wanting to check Fontaines out ever since is saw the 48 oyster lady on TikTok (IYKYK). We went on a Thursday evening and were able to be immediately seated. We opted to sit on the patio, it was covered and we had a perfect pre-rain breeze out there. I ordered the blueberry lemontini, oysters sampler (included two each of their broiled oysters, crab and bacon, Nola and Rockefeller), crab cake dinner with red beans and rice and a house salad with ranch . The house salad was HUGE!! I had them add bacon. Our waitress, Shea, was the sweetest, she took our pictures for us, had a specialty drink made for my friend ( a hibiscus lemon drop)and even gave her a complimentary dessert for her birthday . The crab cakes were delicious , full of crab, the remoulade it came was just ok, needed more flavor. The red beans and rice were delicious and seasoned really well, I wish it had a little more sausage . My oysters were delectable I think my favorites were the crab and bacon followed by the Nola. Fontaine's did not disappoint! read more

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I love Fontaine's! Every time I've gone the food blows me away. They have oyster Tuesdays where you can get a dozen raw oysters for just $15! I was tempted to order 48 (iykyk) ! EJ was our sever and he gave is great recommendations and very attentive service. The NOLA oysters are def my fave from the flavorful butter/lemon and garlic sauce to the melted cheese on top, these oysters are definitely a hit! There's not much parking since it sits on the corner of Virginia ave and North Highland dr so be mindful of that. It's great for an intimate dinner for 2-4 people because of the size. It's not too loud or boisterous so you really can enjoy great conversation with friends! read more

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Came here on a Monday for a post work outing. It was half of peel and eat shrimp. I also got a drink. The server seemed uninterested but she was also the bartender (I think). The food was good. The New Orleans vibe is always a plus for me. I also had chargrilled oysters and they were delicious. read more

Fontaine's Oyster House - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

My BFF and I went for dinner. I haven't been here in quite some time. But it's always good. I know that everything tastes the same as one of my favorite places they own Steamhouse Lounge, but I don't care, I like the atmosphere. I also miss living in the Highlands. I started off with a dirty martini. Delicious. The bartender was really nice and talked to us for quite a while since the place was not that busy. I ordered the grouper fingers. Now they taste like Steamhouse, but definitely don't look like it. Fontaines are larger pieces of grouper but just as good. I also ordered the bluepoint oysters. A little pricey, but they were worth it. They were so cold and really good. The oyster man was really nice and gave up 13. Love it. Of course I'll be back. I love the area and really like the restaurant. read more

Fontaine's Oyster House - Bluepoint oysters. Love them. - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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So everyone swears Fontaine's has legendary oysters, right? I cannot confirm or deny that because I don't eat them, but I hear it's true. This review is for the folks like me who get dragged along by oyster lovers or just want to explore the rest of the menu. I tried a little bit of everything and honestly, some hits were hitting. The spinach dip, lobster roll, fried shrimp and the cocktails all made me smile like "ok, this is what I came for." The Cajun shrimp pasta was almost there. Once I sprinkled a little seasoning magic on it... and the shrimp took the spotlight and saved the dish. I boxed it up and enjoyed the leftovers even more later. Now the seafood gumbo... that one had me double checking the bowl like "Campbell's? Is that you?" Great nostalgia if you're at home in your pajamas, but kind of disappointing in a restaurant setting. The red beans and rice and the crab cakes were fine, just not memorable enough to text your friends about. The vibe inside was a little more grunge bar than seafood house glam. Based on the photos online, I thought it would feel a bit more polished. Customer service did their part though and kept things running smoothly. Overall, Fontaine's isn't terrible by any means. There are definitely menu gems worth trying, especially if someone in your group is chasing oysters. Just go in with realistic expectations and you'll probably leave satisfied enough. read more

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Fontaine's has been in the neighborhood as long as I could remember. They serve seafood and a lot of Cajun classics, like mufalleta, shrimp etoufee, red beans and rice, jambalaya, and of course, oysters. It was a busy Friday night, but we were seated right away. Most of their seating is located in their outdoor patio - they had tons of fan and misters, so it was comfortable sitting outside. I suppose we could have asked to be moved, but my first complaint was that our table was rickety and has gone through a lot - the paneling on the table was chipping of. Our server came to drop off our waters and did not mention any of their specials that day (both of the tables around us had their servers mention the special of the day). My husband ordered a cocktail (forgot which one) and the cold crab dip to start with. The crab dip tasted okay with tonssss of mayo and lacked flavor. It helped when we mixed in some hot sauce since it needed some sort of acid. I wish it was also served with saltines instead of pita chips. For entrees, I ordered the blackened grouper fingers but substituted my sides with zucchini/squash and red beans and rice with their homemade remoulade. My husband ordered the crab cake dinner with a side of broccoli, and the remoulade. I ended up half of my entree home since it was a lot of food! The grouper was nicely blackened and had a kick to it. I liked the simplicity of the zucchini and squash. I like my red beans and rice thick, but these were not it. My husband was served with good-size portion of crab cakes, but nothing memorable about it either. I'm not sure if I would come back here since I also do not like oysters, and that's their niche here. I thought service and food were okay, nothing to bode about. read more

Fontaine's Oyster House - Cold crab dip - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Food was great atmosphere lively but our waitress was was not attentive. Had she been more attentive we definitely could have had more food & drinks. My daughter only ordered an appetizer and wanted to get something else but we had to get to a show at the Fox and didn't have time to wait for the waitress to finally come back. We'll be back but I will definitely not want to be in her section. read more

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We were visiting and wanted oysters. Wow what a great place. Huge fresh oysters. We ordered the oyster stew and it was fantastic. Blackened catfish and lobster bisque were some of the best I've ever had. This is a must go to when in Atlanta. 5* All day. read more

Fontaine's Oyster House - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Table for 3 for lunch We initially stopped in just to take a look at the menu. After reviewing it, we spotted a few items that caught our attention and decided, "Yeah, let's grab lunch here." As we made our way to the host stand, a gentleman appeared from around the corner--not particularly warm or welcoming. I let him know we were a party of three and would like to sit outside. He grabbed three menus and guided us to the back patio. The outdoor seating area gave off a definite New Orleans vibe--inviting and relaxed. Shortly after, our server approached and asked if we'd dined there before. When we said it was our first time, she let us know she'd give us a few extra minutes to look over the menu, which we appreciated. Wifey ordered one of her old favorites, a Blue Moon. I went with "Juiced on Ponce," and our friend ordered "A Night on Ponce"--both of our beers from 3 Taverns Brewery. We placed our food orders at the same time. Wifey chose the lobster roll with tater tots, while I went with the fried grouper Baja Tacos, also with tots--extra crispy. The food arrived in a reasonable amount of time. Presentation was solid, and everything tasted good overall. In fact, it looked so good that another guest stopped by our table to ask what we had ordered and commented on how amazing it looked. My grouper could've been a little crispier, but the flavor was good. Wifey really enjoyed her lobster roll and the portion was pretty big. After we finished eating, we ordered another round of drinks and continued catching up. Overall, it was a positive first experience at Fontaine's. I'd definitely return if I'm back in the area. 4 stars for the laid-back, New Orleans-style patio--it's a great vibe. While our server wasn't exactly warm and fuzzy (she came off a bit detached, maybe overwhelmed), it didn't take away too much from the experience. read more

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Oysters are fresh and tasty.Service is petfect, we were very satisfied. The whole environment is pleasant and cozy. read more

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The blacked pasta was so good, wish it had more tomatoes but it was creamy and seasoned well. I swapped out the scallions and added grilled chicken. read more

Fontaine's Oyster House - Blacked pasta - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Ahhhh! so good. we ordered the oysters, cold peel and eat shrimp, lobster bisque, the lobster roll and the hotdog platter and everything was 10/10. the only thing i wasn't a fan of was the oyster shooter, but the rest of the experience really made up for it. i can see why she ordered 48 oysters. so good read more

Fontaine's Oyster House - house oysters Jumbo Peel & Eat Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This place is such a vibe, I had a really good time here. We came for dinner service and we got oysters, blackened fish with tater tots and some cocktails. Our waiter was really friendly and gave us some good recommendations. We sat out on the patio and it i felt like it was in New Orleans. This place would be such a cute date idea or dinner with the girls because the drinks and food were great, the ambiance was going and just over all had a great time. read more

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After getting out of church, we wanted something that had a nice menu selection that would please all of us. Furthermore, yesterday was the perfect day for a patio setting and all roads led to Fontaine's Oyster House. Parking was a breeze as they have Valet parking behind the building. Once I parked I walked around and headed on in. The ambiance was very casual and upbeat. The temperature of the lighting was dim to give a mild tone to the overall feel, however, the natural light from the front windows and patio gave ample lighting. We decided to sit on the back patio to enjoy the weather being that it wasn't too hot or too cold. Upon taking a look at the menu, I was excited at all the finger options. I decided to get the Grouper Fingers with Tater Tots and a Sweet Tea! Sweet Tea - Fresh, Perfectly Sweet, Refreshing, and absolutely a must try for my sweet tea lovers. Grouper Fingers - Golden Battered, Crunchy on the outside, moist and meaty on the inside. Well seasoned, great portion size, good quality of grouper. Tater Tots - One Word, AMAZING. Perfectly deep fried, not greasy, seasoned to perfection, and paired very well with the grouper. The tarter sauce tasted homemade and was very good. It paired perfectly with the batter of the Grouper as well as the Tater Tots! Oh yes. This was a great lunch. The service provided by Reece was amazing. He was all smiles and ensured our cups were filled and the table had everything we needed. Overall, Fontaine's Oyster House was a great experience and I will be back to try more items on the menu. read more

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Love Fontaine's! There's a few paid lots in the area or you can trek a bit for some free street parking. I came by on a Tuesday after work with a friend for their oysters and it was amazing! Service was nice and attentive and filled up our waters without prompting. Our servers didn't seem cold even if it took a bit of time for my friend to arrive and we were looking at our menus. On Tuesdays they have $15 for a dozen of oysters which is GREAT for Atlanta. We got two dozen to share and a basked of fried oysters with tots. It was a hefty portion of food and we were stuffed! I liked the fried oysters but got 2 pieces that had a bit of oyster shell which was super unpleasant. Oysters definitely could be cleaned a bit better prior to battering and frying. Would I come back? Totally on Tuesdays but I would skip the fried oyster basket and do fish or shrimp instead read more

Fontaine's Oyster House - Fried oyster basket with tots - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The food was phenomenal and the bar service was impeccable. Aa was the aesthetics of the restaurant indoor and outdoor. Such a beautiful place. Also the prices are reasonable. read more

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I love that a place like Fontaine's exists in the heart of Virginia Highlands and can be both very good and very affordable at the same time. Fontaine's is a good oyster bar and Cajun/Creole restaurant, with nightly specials that can't be beat. Case in point, for $7 (as of this writing), you can get a 1/4 muffuletta sandwich and red beans and rice on a Thursday night - even better when you keep in mind that the whole sandwich takes up an entire plate. I was only made aware of this after ducking into Fontaine's to avoid the rain and being very pleasantly surprised by the food and drinks there. I haven't had their signature oysters, yet, but between the very good fried crawfish dinner and the excellent muffuletta special, that will be next on the list for me. Good drinks, good food, and good service. I'm a fan. read more

KRIS!!! This place is Margaritas! Hands down - perfect and consistent!!! Catfish, crab cake dinners bomb!! Ambience is great and customer service is A1!!! read more

Fontaine's Oyster House - Catfish, red beans, broccoli, and margaritas. - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I came here alone and sat at the bar. I ordered Crab oysters no bacon, the Nola Oyster, a lobster roll and a glass of wine. The ambiance gave pub and it's very dim. The waiter was nice and attentive. My food and wine came very promptly. I enjoyed the oysters however I felt like the flavor was overpowered by cheese. I enjoyed the lobster roll although it was different from what I am used to with the shredded lettuce, tomato and aioli sauce. But nonetheless the food was amazing! T read more

Fontaine's Oyster House - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Food is alright, not the best oysters in town. The service last time was extremely slow. Been here a few times with groups but do not plan to go back anytime soon. read more

Love this restaurant. One of my favorite go to's for the freshest oysters in Atlanta that won't break the bank! Food always comes out hot and fresh. I have never had bad service in this place. It's a vibe. Staffers help each other out and I love that so not customer gets left unnoticed! And the drinks are always on point! read more

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Fontaine's has helped our family celebrate many special occasions. The outdoor dining is the perfect setting on most evenings in Atlanta. Parking is easy. And the Virginia Highlands are a fun place to stroll before or after your meal. The restaurant itself? That's where you the fun hosts some bumps. On a recent visit, we were greeted (if you could call it that) by one of surliest restaurant hosts I've ever met. Next, our waitress, while friendly, was downright awkward and overly familiar. She was far more of a fixture of this meal than she should have been. The food got off to a good start with a rich lobster bisque and well-seasoned gumbo. Both are excellent choices. A catfish po-boy was also a good choice, oversized relative to its bun. Well cooked and flavorful. But what are "broken scallops"? A term that I had never heard, so I looked it up to determine that it generally means a bad bit of seafood. At Fontaine's, it means that scallops are inexplicably cut into smaller pieces, presumably uniform cooking. And uniform they were. Uniformly inedible. Uniformly turned into rubber. Anyone who overcooks a scallop needs to have their apron taken away. Scallops barely need to be cooked at all. But this was so bad that I immediately sent it back. The waitress could not have been more surprised. Perhaps an intern was running the skillet that evening. The replacement shrimp were just fine if your idea of culinary skill is to douse them in a thick coating of Old Bay. Once scraped off, they were edible. But clearly, this is no longer a place that knows how to cook seafood. So, take your chances at Fontaine's. You might get a good server and more skilled cooking. That's not what you hope for when running a restaurant. read more

Visited for the Tuesday oyster special and the wait was about two hours (visited next door and had entrees in the meantime). It wasn't clear the line outside was just to put our names down but whatever. We each had oysters. I decided to go with blue points which were NOT part of the special but still reasonably priced. They were ok. Not especially tasty but I guess they can't control that. Drinks were good quality and came fast despite the packed restaurant. Key lime pie was delicious. Would return again just for that. read more

Fontaine's Oyster House - Blue Points - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Fontaine's brought so much joy to me and my stomach. This spot has a hell of a playlist that makes you want to dance and sing to back to back classics. There is inside and outside seating, the inside is very dim lighting. All of the food was so delicious full of flavor. I recommend eating here. Come early if you have a reservation because the parking in he area is almost nonexistent. read more

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One of my fiancées favorite spots for oysters. Has the best prices in town and the atmosphere is amazing. We usually eat outside on the balcony. Must visit read more

This was not my first time here, but it has been a while since I've been here. I don't really think anything has changed over the years. But the ambience and the vibes are great. They had a Halloween theme and it looked really cool with the Mardi Gras theme tied in so all that was really cool. Our server was really nice. So this review won't have anything to do with her at all. She was cool. Got everything situated and seated. Gave recommendations and told us exactly what we were going to get and what we're getting into. The food aesthetically looked awesome. If this was an Instagram ad or you wanted to take photos of food that looked delicious, they had that down. I don't know how it can look the way that it did and also somehow be lacking flavor. It was very bland. The oysters and the Jambalaya I had was very mild. That's kind of the best way I can describe it. If they didn't have seasonings on the table, I don't know if I would've been able to really enjoy the meal. I don't know how to describe it other than that. I'll probably give it a shot again and order something different just to see if I just had a one time experience with the food, but, this experience wasn't the greatest. read more

Fontaine's Oyster House - SHRIMP & SCALLOP JAMBALAYA - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Attended around 1pm on a Saturday afternoon and restaurant was pretty empty. Immediately sat down outside on their patio. Hostess was dry but our waitress was very attentive and kind. The food was great. I had the NOLA oysters which although they were good they were notably very small which is why I'm deducting a star. The spinach dip however was good. Food and service was good will definitely return read more

Fontaine's Oyster House - NOLA Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I wanna hear on a Friday after work and the service was great. I really love the New Orleans theme as well. The menu had so many options, but I got oysters Rockefeller and the red beans and rice. My friends got the po-boy and lobster mac & cheese. Both really enjoyed their meals too. read more

Ahh, the dreadful 1 star. Service is huge in my book and the service received on this visit was so poor I couldn't give any leniency. I'll get back to this. Parking is free on the street so keep your head on a swivel when approaching. It's a walkable area if you've never been to this part. As I walked in, I'm not sure what I was expecting but it's a very casual, relaxed spot. Came on a Tuesday and they have specials for the raw oysters. Now those oysters were delicious. A bit gritty so I wonder about the quality of preparation but taste wise they were good. Outside of the oysters I tried the crab cake - very fishy, not much flavor, the gumbo - a waste of money imo (If you aren't used to real gumbo you may be okay with theirs but my mom's is from Louisiana, we like flavor over here), and also tried the fried oyster taco which was decent. Back to the service, our server was an older lady with an English accent. Couldn't tell really because she spoke so fast and quite frankly rushed us at every step of the dining experience. At one point we wanted to get refills on our drinks and when mentioned, she put her index finger up as in "hold on" or "one second" or maybe "be quiet"??? It was rude but we obliged and she said nothing to acknowledge the request and just disappeared. After waiting unusually long for it we asked again and she got them for us shortly after that. She wasn't pleasant or nice. I wouldn't have minded her style if she was respectful and attentive but she was neither. Felt like we were bothering her to have been there and who wants to feel that way when winding down after work? Would I go back? Absolutely not. Truly hope others do not have the same experience as I did because the place has potential. read more

I go here on the regular and have been for 20 plus years. Love this bar. Best deal on oysters (Bluepoints) in town. I've tried most things in the menu and have never been disappointed. Always have good service with friendly staff. Good pours from the bartender...great night out. It gets crowded and loud at times, but it's a bar so it is to be expected. If your in the VA Highlands definitely stop in. read more

This was our 2nd time visiting. Last Friday we came in, just googling restaurants to try in The Highlands. They did not disappoint! From the service, the food, and the ambience. We came back today and the same, Great Service, Great food, and Drinks REGGIE YOU ROCK!!!! We will definitely be back The Baileys read more

We were here for Neicey Poo's Birthday... Accommodated a big party, we were on the patio.. Beautiful evening in Atlanta for dining. Server was descent don't remember his name but personable and knowledgeable about the menu, definitely suggested we didn't get the ceviche. Love honest servers. Oysters were fresh Lobster bisque lukewarm and meh Sweet potato fires crispy Calamari crispy and not over cooked I forgot what else we ordered but over all I'd visit again. read more

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I'll be back! Every dish we had was good - from the fried pickles to the oysters. The drinks were good too. It's a very casual, down-home, relatable vibe in there. The servers are in plain clothes and always down to explain a dish or chat. The service was great too! Cant wait to go back! read more

The service and drinks were excellent. The Rockefellers had no spinach!!!! Pass on the lobster bisque and the ceviche was a tasty mexican shrimp cocktail. The grouper was super fresh. The shrimp and grits (more like mashed potatoes) was rich. I would go back and order differently. I liked the shrimp (not ceviche) cocktail a la mexicana. Nice New Orleans atmosphere. Do enjoy the terrace dining. read more