My friends and I stopped into Rafters for an afternoon beer while waiting for our check-in time at…read moreour AirBnB. It was fine. But what struck me as very odd, was that there was no music or background noise whatsoever. It was like we were in a library that served beer. There were a few people at the bar and you could easily hear what everyone was saying. I was very aware of the noise level and it didn't feel comfortable speaking at a normal volume. At some point I have to imagine some sort of music gets played. It's just not in the mid afternoon. I will say the service was friendly and fast. The didn't have any beer on draft which was kind of a bummer. I might dip in again at night. But I don't see myself showing up again mid afternoon. It was super awkward and weird.

Great drinks, didn't try the food! Music was loud and atmosphere gave dive-bar which we love…read more Nothing too touristy, definitely a regular spot for locals. We sat at the bar and played keno and Kenny made us feel like locals when we're from out of town!

Gr8 food , Gr8 service, peaceful outdoor home style Ambiance !!!! Love it will be back !!!!!!…read more Gr8 food , Gr8 service, peaceful outdoor home style Ambiance !!!! Love it will be back !!!!!! Gr8 food , Gr8 service, peaceful outdoor home style Ambiance !!!! Love it will be back !!!!!!

Well, we came because of Guy Fieri's Triple D and it was definitely worth it! Matter of fact, as…read moreodd as it sounds, we came by three times this evening. First stop our youngest wasn't hungry, second because I wanted the naner pudding after we'd walked around a bit and third because our little lady got hungry around 8pm. The chicken fingers are unbelievable! Top five I've ever had. Be mindful that the heat level scale very quickly. Plain is a zero one to ten and the next step up is a solid 6. Banana pudding was disappointing. Maybe I got a bad scoop? But it was all bread. Didn't really feel the pudding unless we're talking about like a bread pudding. This place was awesome! Definitely worth a visit if you're in the Saint Simons Island area.

Excellent food and friendly staff!…read more I loved my Shrimp Po Boy sandwich, and the chicken salad (as a salad), was also delicious. Big menu, casual dining and in the heart of downtown. Would definitely come back!

The food is great! If you are looking for a great sandwhich after the beach, this is the place to…read morego. During peak hours it gets crowded, so expect a wait. Grab at drink at the bar while you wait. The bar tenders are friendly and have great drink recommendations

The karaoke booth was so fun! My wife and I were just talking about the food and how good it was…read more We don't have any pictures but between the 7 of us we all ordered a variety of their appetizers and everyone of them was delish! Great service from that staff too! There is a bunch of pool tables, a dance floor, a bar area. This place is probrably hopping on some night but when we went it was pretty slow. Hidden gem I'd say.

Been here on SSI for about 2 1/2 years and have seen this restaurant from the outside when I have…read morebeen in The Retreat Plaza shopping and decided today to give it a try. Went for lunch with my wife and found Megan our server to be very nice & helpful with menu items. My wife had the Grouper Finger Basket w/fries. The fish was cooked nicely and the shoe string fries were tasty. Comes with both tartar & cocktail sauces. I had the Gyro w/Brussel sprouts including the Thai sauce & honey sauce for dipping the sprouts on Megan's recommendation . She also recommended the pasta salad which I will try next time. Megan was spot on with dipping the sprouts in both sauces! The Gyro I had was with lamb, tomato, lettuce & tzatziki sauce. The meat was hot & veggies w/sauce were cold and was fantastic! From the ambience standpoint there weren't a lot of folks at lunch time other than those playing cards or mahjong which was about 10 people. But, there is a large bar that is fully stocked, ample high top tables for eating or drinking etc. & quite a few pool tables & video game room. My only knock is no draft beer & they serve Pepsi products. Other than those 2 items, I will come back & try dinner time as I believe the vibe will have more energy. The food again was very good and they seem to do a good take out business too. Looking forward to trying the dinner hour time frames.

If you are visiting SSI, this stop is a must! Such a memorable meal. Every bite was so delicious…read more Definitely order the Roti and Curry and keep ordering it like we did. We loved the small plates as it gave us an opportunity to taste more interesting foods. Definitely put it on your list! Yummy and fun times!

I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience at the bar with Mattie completely ruined the…read morestart of what was supposed to be a special girls' night out. I hadn't gotten dressed up and gone out in a very long time, and within two minutes of sitting down, Mattie greeted me by asking if I was the mother of the bride. The bride in question is only three years younger than me, and her actual mother was sitting right at the other end of the bar. When I naturally reacted with shock and told her it was rude, she immediately took offense and began acting as if I had disrespected her. I was trying so hard not to cry or let it ruin my night. When I mentioned to my friend how badly my feelings were hurt, Mattie chimed in to say, "I already feel bad about it," before continuing to storm around behind the bar with an annoyed attitude. Not once did she actually say "I'm sorry," and she made absolutely no effort to fix the situation or soften the insult. Her complete lack of a real apology and her defensive behavior turned a careless mistake into an incredibly hostile and hurtful interaction. Customer service should mean making guests feel welcome, not making them want to cry two minutes after walking through the door. There was even a moment where she went to share with who I can only assume were regulars, what had been said and only stopped when I made direct eye contact with her to say a nonsensical "and yeah" as she walked off to say "anyone else need anything?!?" like she hadn't been on the verge of expressing HER bad experience to her buddies. The mean girl energy was the only top notch thing about her service. On top of that horrid taste in my mouth at the very start, the drink she made was so sweet, it was almost undrinkable. I guess she didn't hear me mention that the 4 or 5 times I did, because she never chimed in on that. Even when it came to the checks, she took off the second drink my friend ordered - who she didn't gravely insult as soon as they walked in. I still tipped 40% on my tab, but not because she deserved it, but because I'm sure some portion of it is given to the much more deserving staff. Mattie, that really sucked. Woman to woman - you know better. I don't care how long you have been there or how good or not good you are at your job - that was disrespectful, unprofessional, and unnecessary. Next time, just follow the law and ID everyone. Chef - great job! The street corn gnocchi was to die for. The guy who I think was the manager - thank you for laughing with us as we sang along to Blink 182. You were all otherwise very welcoming, dressed professionally, and all around offered a great atmosphere I'd be happy to come back to and get a table at.

The food was excellent from start to finish! Atmosphere is welcoming…read more Our server, Selena, was one of the best servers we've ever experienced. She was fast, friendly and every recommendation she gave us was absolutely wonderful! If we are ever back in the area we will definitely make sure to visit again. The butter cake is an absolute dream!

This is THE PLACE for oysters, and a cold brew, natch!…read more If you could overdose on oysters, why not? It's the quaint throwback seafood restaurant style of coastal towns everywhere. You feel like you're at the beach! And, can I say Barmaid? She's right there, like Brandy in the song you hear on repeat on your oldie's station. Serving everyone non-stop. Another dozen, please. And a brew!

Such a fun place!! Jake the DJ is awesome! Great vibes! Would recommend to anyone looking for…read morekaraoke!

Bar itself is great - awesome atmosphere and bartenders are super friendly! DJ however will cancel…read moreout all (paid for) jukebox songs an hour in advance of taking "stage" without refund. If you are paying money for music before he (she?) takes over, your revenue is no good. Massive ego on DJ which is unfortunate for an otherwise awesome staff.