My in-laws came to visit and decided to take them to dinner at Seabear. It was my first time trying this restaurant and I must say WOW! The lady at the front took my name and within minutes we had a table outside and it was delightful, the whole vibe was relaxed and very enjoyable. I ordered the fish sandwich, my in-laws ordered the shrimp and grits, my wife ordered the fried rice and I must say everyone in my party was impressed with the taste of the food and the mixed drinks were excellent! We had such a great experience we cannot wait to go back. Highly recommend!! read more

I love this place! I had some wonderful oysters, they delicious! The shrimp & grits were also one of the best that I have had. The vibe was great, and the staff were friendly! Very chilled and relaxed restaurant! Can't wait to go back read more

Be try good if you want fresh oysters. We tried some appetizers which were also delicious. Will be back for the oysters!

Had a great experience here. Happy hour oysters are $2.00 a piece and they were amazing. They had 6 different ones and they were all very fresh. Next we had the crab pancake and the bratwurst and it was absolutely amazing. Did the fried calamari and also very well cooked. Finished with the key lime pie and the chocolate cheesecake. All were amazing with great service. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town. read more

Seabear Oyster Bar - Crab pancakes - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Seabear has been an intended stop during multiple Athens visits and we finally made it. My husband and I are lovers of fresh seafood and great cocktails, and let me tell you, Seabear knocks it out of the park. We got in right when they opened and sat at the bar. It was a game day so the town was busy and the small dining area filled up fast. Excellent service from the bartenders. We ordered every oyster on the menu that day and a few things from the kitchen. We started with happy hour drinks, but if you love unique and interesting well-curated cocktails, check out the regular cocktail menu. They have some great tiki cocktails. read more

Seabear Oyster Bar - Scallion pancake with crab and fried clams - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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Seabear is good don't get me wrong, but I feel like it is pretty overhyped. I have had people rave about the scallop fried rice and it was just... good. No real flavor on the scallops and didn't love its texture with the rice, but maybe I just am not the biggest fan of scallops. The peas and carrots in it are definitely from the freezer and the sauce was a little off in flavor. The scallion pancake was my favorite thing there but not dreaming about it to this day. Waitstaff was fine. Overall it is pretty good food but probably won't return. read more

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If money were no object I would eat here daily, I love seabear. The oysters are always great, so make sure and go during happy hour so you can enjoy more of them. The delicious offerings don't stop at the oysters though, try the scallop fried rice or the fried clam strips. The seared okra is hard to say no to and it comes in a cute little cast iron skillet. The crispy scallion pancake is awesome if you love crab . If you get the curry mussels, get a side of fries to dip in the leftover curry broth. The bar is next level starting with the frozen Negroni machine. They also have other inventive cocktails and mainstays with great beer and wine offerings. Service is great, always taken care of here. Atmosphere is busy hip bar, and can be a little loud when busy, but not in a bad way. Can't wait to go back! read more

I was in Georgia recently and decided to stop here for dinner. It is a really small place, I'm going to guess about 25 seats inside and there are some seats outside on the patio also. I was greeted at the door and they sent me at a two top near the window at the end of the restaurant. I had a friendly server and he did his job well. It was nice inside and I don't recall music playing but there was a lot of chatter from the closeness of everybody and it seemed to be sort of a neighborhood place. I ordered the fish house punch which was a cocktail that was rum based. It was a decent cocktail. I saw they had many different oyster choices but I am not an oyster fan so I did not partake in those today. They also had a fish and chips special which was fried grouper but I was not interested in a fried fish dish although it did have a very reasonable price point. To kick off my meal I ordered the kale chop salad and OMG am I glad I did. This was the best kale salad I have ever eaten. I would actually love to have the recipe if you all are listening. There was nothing skimpy about this salad and boy was it full flavor. It had lacinato kale, roasted sweet potatoes, pecans, apples, pickled red onions, blue cheese, and it was all done in a red miso vinaigrette. I will be thinking about this salad for a while. For my meal I ordered something off of their snack menu called a crispy scallion pancake and this differs from okonomiyaki because it is basically fried on the outside to make it crispy. On top of the pancake was blue crab, spicy mayo, radish, and a sesame vinaigrette. I also ordered another cocktail to go along with this, the Cassis and Desist I of course had to order dessert but the dessert that I wanted was on their menu but they did not have it so they had a substitute for it which was a chocolate ganache dense cake and I do not remember the surrounding thicker cream sauce but it was a very rich dessert. I ordered a espresso martini along with the dessert. Overall, it was a very good meal and nice cocktails but the standout to me was the kale salad I would definitely give this place another try to try a couple other things on their menu. read more

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A simply outstanding seafood and cocktail bar, and my new go-to spot in Athens. We stopped into this buzzy little place on a busy Friday night with friends, and started with drinks at the bar. The pickle martini, served elegantly with a cornichon, made a savory start to the meal. After taking a seat on their cozy patio, we followed our drinks up with fresh and tangy shrimp cocktail and zippy and citrus-forward caesar, making for a perfectly light yet decadent late dinner. Her grilled cheese was equally a standout. We ended our meal with a charming nightcap - a Miller 40 served amusingly champagne style, with glasses all around. A fun, funky, yet elegant spot, Seabear is an Athens classic. read more

My wife and I had the most enjoyable visit last night. The space is super cool and relaxed. We sat at the bar, and the entire bar staff was attentive, friendly and chatty. The service was excellent. The food - WOW!!! We had the okra, squash, crab & shrimp cakes, and the bratwurst. Most inventive food we've had in a while. read more

Sea Bear has most excellent food! And I must mention the top notch service. Servers are genuinely friendly and strive to make dining most pleasurable. Drinks and desserts top the cake, shall we say. There are options for dining inside or on the patio. I most enjoy the patio ambience. I would highly recommend Sea Bear if you're in the mood for fish, oysters and other seafood delicacies. read more

Nothing wrong with the food but the service was deplorable.Ordered appetizers which did not arrive for 45 minutes, waited for everything: 2nd drink, entrees, even had to wait for the bill. Not one server or hostess was smiling or friendly, not rude just an uncaring attitude. Total time from arrival to leaving was 2 1/2 hours. Will never go back! read more

It's tiny but I love the mussels and cocktails and if the people around you are t noisy it's a very cute, cozy little place for a kinda fancy date night out. Never had an issue with the service or anything just the fact that I can hear other people. Maybe I need to wear my noise filtering earplugs next time cause I'm old. Ha. read more

Came here for the first time last Sunday and truly enjoyed our food. The oysters were fresh, scallop fried rice was amazing and my hubs enjoyed the fish sandwich very much. We were seated outside and didnt get the chance to check the inside. We came 5 mins before they opened and after that, the outdoor tables were full. Everyone was in a great mood so that was nice! I'd definitely come back again. read more

Sunday is a great day to go. Happy Hour all day! Great service and the oysters were dynamite.

Hard to believe you can find good seafood in a college town not located on the coast. But Seabear manages to find a way. If youre lucky enough to get there before six, fresh oysters are only $2 a piece but I had late dinner plans. I started with one of each of the six listed oysters and I loved them all! Super fresh and delicious, I wish I could have ordered four of each. I saved room, however, for the lobster roll and a side of fries. The portion of lobster was generous with very light dressing to help the flavor of the meat really shine. I paired with a side of fries that were cooked to crispy perfection. I enjoyed it all at their outside bar during some pleasant weather. Would definitely come back. read more

Seabear Oyster Bar - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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Loved this place! I went to visit during a short trip to Athens, GA. We got a dozen oysters, the crispy scallion pancake, steamed mussels, and the ceviche. For desert we had the key lime pie. All of it was delicious and I dream of returning to Athens just so I can go here again. read more

Absolutely fantastic oysters (and other good food options) here. Really enjoyed our experience - the food, the service - all top notch. Little secret - come here 4-6 pm for happy hour and you will not regret it! read more

Seabear Oyster Bar - Oyster shooters - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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Their pan seared okra appetizer is absolutely amazing I love the flavor and the scallop fried rice is delicious with or without the yum yum sauce. The service was really great as well. read more

This place is outstanding. Full stop. Oysters are fresh, the menu is incredibly thoughtful, and it's a cute spot for a date night. Will be back! read more

In my eyes, it is easily the best restaurant in Athens. The oyster happy hour is a great deal ($2 oysters from 4-6) and there is always a variety of fresh options. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The bar is also great and I have yet to try one of their unique cocktails that I did not enjoy. The service is also exceptional. The bartenders and servers go out of their way to make sure that you are promptly taken care of. read more

Everything is always delicious! The lobster rolls, scallop fried rice, and of course the oysters are my favorites!

Food was excellent, all the different oyster choices were amazing. Service was on point.

Loved this place! came on a Friday for date night, and there was a bit of wait, but nothing crazy, and very accommodating. We were seated outside, and the service was pretty good. I got 2 oysters to try and they were so fresh and delicious with the mignonette! We got the bowl, calamari, mussels, and scallop fried rice. The fried rice was so good and the scallop chunks were well cooked. The mussels went so well with the green curry. The calamari was okay, but you don't get a ton because they mix it in fries. Overall, it's good portions, good food, good vibes. read more

Seabear Oyster Bar - Calamari Scallop Fried Rice Mussels Scorpion Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Georgia

We keep forgetting about how great this place is! Went again on Sunday night and service was exceptional, thanks Riley! Food was great, fresh, flavorful, unique and not the same old same old that others do. Love the colored light on the porch they add a romantic ambiance. Again, I highly recommend! read more

While trying to find a bite to eat after exploring Creature Comforts, we found a oyster happy hour special at Seabear that we couldn't resist. And the Sunday peel-n-eat shrimp special!!! We ended up missing the oyster happy hour... but we were too hungry to find someplace else. We ordered some cocktails to begin with - I settled on the Loveboat, one of many gin cocktails to choose from. It was sweet and pink and i loved it! We ordered a dozen oysters even though it wasn't happy hour, mostly because we couldn't decide which ones to order. They were pretty tasty - not the most unique that I've had, but some were more standout than others. Instead, I enjoyed the peel-n-eat shrimp more. Pretty simple stuff, but delicious and seasoned to my satisfaction. We ended up placing another order since we weren't full and maybe because we were feeling pretty good from the brewery tasting prior to dinner and the cocktails. We finished up with the key lime pie, which was a-ok! A pretty slice, for sure, though! Overall, I'll have to check my watch a little better next time for happy hour specials. But next time I'm in Athens, I'll have to make another pitstop at Seabear! read more

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Seabear does everything right and deserves every one of the five stars. 1. Have a cool vibe. Check. Relaxed, cozy but not too tight, and easy for conversation but enough noise for good energy. 2. Have knowledgeable servers. Our tried everything on the menu and had great recommendations for both food and drink. 3. Service. Our food got to us quickly, but not rushed. 4. Quality. Every bite we took was awesome, and my squad is picky as hell. Not a bad bite on the menu. 5. Price. We paid $200 with tip for 3 people and a couple drinks each. For the best oysters and more that we have had in ages. The only warning is the menu. It is small. One pager, but you can throw a dart at any dish and win, so who cares. Walk past the BBQ and college chuckwagon restaurants in downtown Athens and get to Seabear. Then just say thank you for a great meal. read more

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If you're looking for fresh oysters and a damn good lobster roll, this is the place. It's a hip restaurant that brings up scale dining to Athens. It's a bit pricey but I thought it was worth it for a nice date night. I went definitely recommend going on a warmer night so you can enjoy the patio seating. read more

Seabear Oyster Bar - Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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Love this place. We came on Saturday and sat at the bar. Some great cocktails being created. We shared 2 dz oysters ($2 before 6:00) fried clams strips, lobster roll and clam chowder. Everything was 5 I highly recommend for fresh seafood and great menu and cocktails. read more

Seabear Oyster Bar - Cocktail menu - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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This was the last stop on a food crawl of Athens. We showed up a little after 10pm for their late night happy hour with includes a $5 pour of wine and $1.50 for any and all oysters until sold out. My partner and I sat at the bar and ordered drinks and 2 of each oyster. They were fresh and spanned from briny to sweet, but none gritty. We had some conversation with the bartender over drinks, many of which were completely custom to the restaurant. We had a couple of extra rounds at his suggestion and got a very smokey play on an old fashioned along with a gin based briny drink that went quite well with the oysters. Lots a tile in the design, a huge back bar, and a great place to end the night. read more

Seabear Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Georgia

I cannot say enough glowing things about this terrific high end neighborhood joint. I think I did once already, but I'll do it once a month. I'm that big of a fan. oysters? of course, always a great fresh selection on tap. knowledgeable staff and bar tenders make me feel like I'm living a real life CHEERS. DEF try the shrimp-crab cakes!, shrimp and grits, the seared okra, any seafood soup they do, and the kale caesar salad, damn. So many good things here and too many to list so try em all. Their cocktails are other worldly also. read more

Seabear Oyster Bar - it's where we go to celebrate, or just meet a friend in Athens - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Came back on a Friday night with my best friend. The service was great! I'm not even sure what our server's name was, but she was great. I mentioned I wanted the calamari and fries special even though it was a 45 minutes wait, she immediately checked how many was left and got us a spot at the outside bar. The service continued to be amazing, she suggested great drinks and got our calamari meal out to us as an app. We then moved to a table and ordered oysters, mussels, and a lobster roll. Everything was very delicious. This was a great Friday night dinner and I hope to return soon, especially for the calamari special. It sells out so quickly! read more

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A MUST visit when in Athens Perfect Oysters, fried or steamed , my lord. You know they take their time when cooking em. They come out delicate & juicy Oyster Shooter was exquisite; Took me back 20 years living on harbor in Balto Nice lively indoor younger bar crowd; bar area was spotless & lively. Came in on a reco. So glad I did: Place packed fo dinner, post-vaccine. (It's a college town btw) I'll Definitely b visiting again for my seafood & oyster cravings when back In Athens Did I mention the clam chowda w oyster crackers? read more

Good service. Had a $1.50 service fee on bill. Not sure what that was. Junk fee, bad form. Oysters were superb, especially Mini Mays from Beaufort, S.C. A real treasure for ambiance and food. read more

The food and service are okay. Very pretentious environment. They do not have high chairs or booster seats for kids - they expect you to bring your own?! Not a fan of the atmosphere. read more

What can I say, this place is awesome. This continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in Athens. Come during Happy Hour for the oysters! Oysters, you can ask for recommendations or just get a sample all of the available ones that day. For the other plates, I liked the mussels and the crab patty but they didn't particularly stand out. The lobster roll is small and $15, but it is such a good treat. It's so buttery and delicious. That is a definite must-try. I saw a Tiki Drink section on the bar drink menu. I think the one I got was called Rum Runner, but I'm not too sure. It was delicious, strong, and had a beautiful presentation. The other tiki drinks I saw were all beautiful. There is a parking lot close that has free parking up to a limited time. The only downside is at no fault of the restaurant. Sometimes during Happy Hour, it gets really crowded. The tables are very close together. I've been here a good amount of times, but the most recent time we were seated next to 2 very rude people. They complained loudly about how disgusting they think oysters are and when our oyster plate came, they were laughing and gagging at us. I'm not sure what their purpose was since this is a restaurant primarily for oysters. Every other table had ordered some. They didn't ruin the whole experience, but just keep in mind that you are within earshot and sitting basically inches away from another table during crowded times. Overall, every other time has been a good experience and I will continue coming here! read more

Seabear Oyster Bar - Dark Beer and Tiki Drink (bar menu) - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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Very nice little place in Athens! Great service and great food. Had a half dozen oysters and the oyster stew. Everything was terrific!!

Never again. Very disappointed. Caesar salad flavor hidden by way too much pepper. I was asked if I wanted it with my dinner or before. I chose before. That didn't happen as it arrived with my dinner. Waitress stopped by to see if the food was tasting good to which I replied " my salad is ok" as she glanced at my dinner getting cold. Not that it mattered very much. The "Crab and shrimp cakes" were the worst I've ever had. As you can see from the photo it was mainly bread crumbs. I searched for crab and or shrimp, even put on my glasses, ...minuscule amount. I left what the photo shows and there was silence when she removed the plate. Disgraceful service, horrible food. read more

Seabear Oyster Bar - Bread crumbs! - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Georgia

So delicious! The fish sandwich was truly one of the best I've ever had- sat at the bar and had a ball. Loved! read more

Seabear Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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I love Negronis and was excited to see there Negroni Slushie machine. I was disappointed that the serving size is in a mini glass. Just know if you order it, the reason it is only $7 is because it is tiny. Why not just charge more and put it in a bigger glass? I did order another drink that was much more bang for your buck. Then I got my lobster roll that I ordered. So small. It was like 3 bites. Really good but so tiny. The fish and chips my husband ordered was more substantial and tasty too. We spent $75 (plus tip) and still had to go somewhere else to eat shortly after because there the portions here are so small. read more

Seabear Oyster Bar - Teeny tiny negroni slushie - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Georgia