I said we'd try it again and we did! One word: WONDERFUL…read more NOW we understand the hype and I'm so glad our first experience was obviously just a bad day. We got the Combo, subbed out the whole fish for the fillet and the fries for okra. Absolutely nothing negative to say about any of it. We both enjoyed it very much and the service was outstanding!!! This place is adorable and they're working catfish miracles up in here.

Wow thank you Yelp, In the mountains of GA you came through again! Best fresh trout , grits, hush…read morepuppies, and fries. The trout was amazing and reasonable. We sat outside with our dog. Homemade tartar sauce and other dips. The staff supper friendly.

We have wanted to try this place for years. The couple times we tried it was closed. So today we…read morefinally made it. And it was a disappointment. There is a nice big parking lot so that's good. Walk in and see all the fish. The decor is trophy mounts and the counter has seafood on ice for you to look at. Order at the counter and they give you cups for your self serve beverage and a number for your table so someone can bring out your food when it is ready. Megan and I both ordered off the specials menu. I had the flounder and shrimp platter, Megan had the salmon Bahn mi. My plater was was one thin flounder filet (flounder are flat so that's ok), five shrimp, four hush puppies, and fries. The flounder was corn meal breaded and kinda bland. The shrimp were not shrimpy. Not bad but not good and with a thicker batter. The hush puppies were small but very good. The fries were batter coated and looked like typical food service fries. Megan's sandwich looked good but the salmon was over cooked and tasted earthy. Salmon is a fish, salmon live in in the ocean. How are they earthy? Anyway Megan said the best part of her meal was the fries. Maybe we ordered the wrong thing. This place gets a lot of love but I'd eat at Captain D's for better food for way less money. My plate was $27 and Captain D's is currently advertising a fish and shrimp plate for $7. I will be reviewing that one soon.

After two years, I wanted to come back and give an update..... and it is STILL a five stars!! They…read morehave some of the freshest seafood in the area and will always serve you with the best in the house!

There are two great seafood places in Gainesville about a half a mile apart. We have been to both…read moreand both are very good. Each has its strengths. Tonight we went to Gainesville Seafood Market. One of the advantages they have is a large parking lot with plenty of room. The food at both places is so close it is hard to call an overall winner. I would agree with someone's post that the clam chowder is a bit thin and could use to be thicker, but they make up for that fact with the sizable amount of Clams. Everything we have tried here was well,prepared and tasted great. Service was fast and efficient. The attitude of the employees was very welcoming and wanted to be sure we had everything we needed. It was a Friday night and close to closing, not much of a crowd, but still over all an enjoyable meal.

Delicious, fresh seafood with friendly service. The fried pompano and mexican shrimp cocktail are…read moreworth the visit alone.

We came in on a Saturday night as a party of two with no reservation, and they were kind enough to…read moreseat us. Our waiter was pleasant, attentive, and genuinely tried -- so none of this reflects on him. We tip regularly, and we still did, because the issues we experienced felt more like management and kitchen pacing, not server error. The biggest problem was the timing of the food, and it was honestly awful. Our soups and appetizer came out almost at the same time, which I could have overlooked -- but then the entrée was dropped on the table immediately after the soup, with no pacing at all. It wasn't even our waiter bringing the food; it was other staff members just setting plates down without checking where we were in the meal. Because my entrée was seafood, it cooled down quickly while I tried to finish the earlier courses. Then the scallops came out undercooked, partially clear in the center. When I mentioned it, the waiter said it's a common complaint because they don't cook them long or they fall apart. He took them back, and they came out more cooked -- still not great, but at least edible. The dish itself (with black bean hummus, corn, and avocado) wasn't worth the price. The corn tasted like cold canned corn, and overall the entrée just didn't feel special. My husband had the spinach, chicken, and bacon salad and enjoyed it. Both soups -- tomato basil and butternut squash -- were delicious. The brie rosemary dip was just okay. There were a few flies around the table, which was annoying, and the inside is a bit dark, so more lighting would help. I can see myself coming back to try more soups, salads, appetizers, and burgers here, but I'll avoid the dinner entrées unless reviews become more consistently positive. There's definitely room for improvement, especially with pacing and kitchen execution.

Alright, this is one of those times that I must say some honest words that aren't all glowing and…read morepositive but I shall be fair as well. This is a good restaurant on the verge of greatness, short version. The longer version reads like this: First, the service here at Sanctuary on the Square is warm, fast, a pleasant feel. And the space itself is cool, on an awesome little small downtown square, so lots of positives to mention. Now, I LOVE tapas. IMO it is a cuisine tailored to the show off chef, but that also means it must be done with flair, beauty and flavor. LOTS of flavor... and that's what was missing here tonight. The goat cheese croquettes were nice and the shrimp scampi was too, but is "nice" what the kitchen is hoping to hear? I'm thinking not. Even the blue cheese on the gorgeous wedge salad was a tad underwhelming. Three dishes and I did not finish even one of them. Now, to be fair, I have very high standards and a breadth of food experience, so if the kitchen insists I expect too much, they could be on to something. And honestly I'd bet this was a mid-week off night, so ultimately I suggest you give it a try and decide for yourself. For me, though, it came in just under the standard I'm looking for. Cheers until the next one!

Don't come here go to Juicy Crab in Buford instead. My little brother, my kids and I came to this…read moreplace at around 1 or 2 pm. Place was empty I didn't think much of it bc it's a Monday. The man that sits you down offered a table in the middle but I asked if there was any way to get a table by the window. Very rudely he said no. I was like okay guess he's having a bad day. We then proceeded to sit down and order our drinks. This man comes and asks, "what do you want?" He drops off the drinks and throws us our straws. At this point I suggest to my little brother that we go elsewhere. We paid for our drinks got up and left. I don't care if I have to drive another 20 min out. I'll never step foot in this restaurant again. I believe that person was the restaurant owner; it's a thin Asian man. If it is I'm surprised at the fact that the place is still standing.

Last night was my first time here, the seafood boil was delicious and big. My friend got the…read morecatfish and it was quite cheap and a ton of fish. Don't sleep on their fries, crispy and delicious.

My wife and I came out to North GA BBQ & Oyster Bar and honestly... we went all in. It felt like we…read moreordered half the menu just to try everything--and it was worth it. Let's start with the appetizers. The hush puppies are a must. They come with a hot honey glaze on top, and that combo is ridiculously good. Sweet, crispy, and just packed with flavor. The fried okra was something I've never had before. No breading--just split in half and fried as-is. Super unique and honestly really good. If you like okra, you've gotta try it this way. For sandwiches, my wife had the pig melt, which is their take on a pulled pork sandwich on Texas toast. The pork was tender, juicy, and stacked nicely, definitely a solid choice. I had the BBQuban, their BBQ twist on a Cuban sandwich, and it was excellent. Great flavor, well put together, and something a little different from the usual. The meats across the board were done right. The turkey was tender and served in big, thick slices. The brisket had a good bark and paired well with their BBQ sauce. Sides were all solid. The mac and cheese was creamy (I added a little salt and it was perfect for me), baked beans were flavorful, and the collard greens were on point. And the banana pudding... easily one of the best I've had in the North Georgia area. If you're going here, don't skip it. The space itself is fun with a bar area, and the service was great. Everyone was friendly, and the food came out fast. Parking is available right out front, but just make sure you scan the code and register your tag so you don't get ticketed. You can also park in nearby decks if you prefer. Overall, this is a strong BBQ spot in Gainesville. Great variety, solid execution, and definitely worth checking out.

I worked with management to plan my 80th birthday party there with 30 guests on Sat., 7/25. I made…read morethree trips there to work out the details, including a visit one week prior (7/18) to confirm. The bartender, Kayla, assured us all would be handled. Fortunately for us, a friend went by the Green Street location on 7/24 and let us know it was CLOSED! We were able to plan another party at nearby Recess, but are still are very disappointed with NGB management for not notifying us of the pending closure. If our friend hadn't alerted us, imagine the anger of 30 hungry party guests. Shame on you, North Georgia BBQ! What a shameful way to do business.

si deseas comer un cocktail de camarones este es el peor sitio que puedes elegir, y el caldo de…read morepescado horrible .If you want to eat a shrimp cocktail, this is the worst place you can choose, and the fish broth is horrible.

Went there for my birthday celebration and was blown away by how amazing the food was. It was fresh…read moreand I'm dreaming when I can go back.

Great seafood grill overlooking boats. Gumbo great and the…read morefish was perfect. Wait staff super nice and Dog friendly. Hubby and I had a great time!

We went to Skogie's on a Friday night in June. We had only been there once before with a large…read moregroup and wanted to enjoy a meal by the lake. This night, they had live music and dinner specials. We ordered the appetizer special which this night it was Boudin Balls - sausage and shrimp with cheese, rice and Cajun seasoning, battered and fried. For our meals, we ordered coconut shrimp (and upcharge from Gulf Shrimp platter) and my boyfriend ordered the dinner special, Cajun seafoood pasta - spaghetti with a Cajun Alfredo sauce with octopus, calamari, shrimp, scallops, and clams. All the food was absolutely FANTASTIC and the service was phenomenal as well. We had our order taken, appetizer, and food in under 15 minutes. We were so impressed with the specials, and their portion sizes were huge. We couldn't stop talking about our meal when we got home - we will be back!