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    The Wharf

    3.3 (546 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Beautiful water views
    Kimberly W.

    The food was delicious and plentiful-we should have split our meals-a low country boil and a fish and chips that were both super plentiful and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend both. The unhurried, scenic atmosphere made us feel right at home, too!

    Fried Shrimp Basket
    Brandon C.

    Every time I am in the area I have to stop in. You can never go wrong with the Shrimp!!!

    Oh amazing amazingly hush puppies and the best ever fried pickles!!

    Okay y'all, come enjoy some incredible food at The Wharf on historic Jekyll Island, Georgia! I'm usually not a fan of fried pickles, but these are hands-down the best I've ever had. The hush puppies are amazing too, along with so many other tasty snacks. And the views? Absolutely stunning. You can take in the beauty of the saltwater marsh estuary and pleasure yachts chartering towards the Atlantic Ocean whether you choose to sit inside or outside. Be sure to stop by and see Julia mixing up drinks behind the bar, and enjoy the fantastic service from Kenia and Nicole. Don't miss it!

    Fish & Chips Basket
    Matthew H.

    Local seafood restaurant perched on the Jekyll Creek overlooking the quaint landscape. We saw a few WWII era planes fly overhead while enjoying the beautiful day. The fish n chips were a good choice with really amazing fries. The location is what made this restaurant an enjoyable afternoon from traveling.

    Local Fish Fry; Garlic Eggs; Sweet Potato Fries; Hushpuppies- everything was wonderful!
    Sonya L.

    We sat outside on Thursday. We had great tunes and view! Hostess and server were okay, but the guy who dropped off the food was very helpful and friendly. We ordered lots of food! Oysters on the half shell- so fresh, large, and delicious! Chowder seafood soup- flavorful/good amount of seafood. Fish and chips - crispy and cooked well. Shrimp and grits- was very much enjoyed. Had lot of favor but was smaller than expected. Fish Fry with garlic egg and sweet potato fries. I really enjoyed this meal. The fish was crispy outside and nice and tender on the inside. Eggs were great and the fries were cooked well too. We also ordered Banana pudding. It came in a Mason jar. Her only change would be to add more caramel. Haha! If we went back, I would definitely order the fish fry again!!! Delicious!!!

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    Tammy M.

    First day on Jekyll Island and decided to give The Wharf a try for dinner. The restaurant is on the water with a beautiful outdoor dining area which is dog friendly. We only had a short wait for a table. Our server arrived shortly after being seated and we ordered drinks and asked for a fresh bowl of water for our pup. The bowl that was at our table when we sat down was absolutely filthy. She brought us another bowl of water which was almost as dirty as the first one. We ordered the Wharf burger with sweet potato fries and a dozen raw oysters. The burger and oysters arrived and looked amazing. The burger was ordered to be medium cooked but was actually rare. My husband ate a few bites but couldn't eat anymore due to the undercooking. The sweet potato fries were very good and the oysters were too. We don't like to complain normally so we didn't say anything about the water or the burger. What I couldn't believe was when she came to our table to clear it, she took the tray of oyster shells and dumped the melted ice right behind my chair through the deck which splashed all over the back of my legs and shoes. I was astonished. Our experience there was not a good one and we will not be returning.

    Collard greens.
    Tracy T.

    We came to the bar for cocktails at sunset. Wonderful! Matthew at the bar was great! I ordered the sorghum grain bowl. He recommended a green goddess dressing. Fabulous! Hubby had the coastal shrimp boil. Neighbor at the bar had the crab boil special. All was great! The environment was relaxed and fun. I love visiting with other people at the bar. This was the place to do it!

    Sunset
    Diane W.

    First stop and the perfect spot for sunset! We sat outside on the deck and had the best view of the gorgeous sunset. Definitely start with the hush puppies and corn ribs--you won't be disappointed. The fish and chips were excellent, with three big pieces of fresh-tasting fish, and the burger was huge and full of flavor. Overall, a great place to eat while on the island!

    The Frose and the margarita.  Tasty and strong!
    Elizabeth U.

    Happy to report that my husband and I had a great meal at the Wharf! We were seated outside on the deck, and we were lucky, because even though it was August it was very comfortable. My husband had the fried pickles to start, which were cool because they were sliced lengthwise. They were great. I had the corn ribs. What is a corn rib? I will tell you - the chef cuts an ear of corn into quarters lengthwise and then deep fries the quarters (the "ribs") so they're easy to eat. They are delicious! They covered them in Parm and spicy mayo - phenomenal. Get them if you go. Then my husband had the Southern fried chicken sandwich, and I had the sorghum grain bowl with blackened redfish. His sandwich was excellent, according to him, and my grain bowl was really delicious. I am not sure whether it was sorghum or quinoa, but it had edamame, tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley and lettuce, and came with a lemon dressing on the side that really went well with the fish. The fish was their fresh catch of the day and it was indeed fresh :) We also had dessert, my husband had the key lime pie and I had the banana pudding in a mason-style glass. They were both good, I might not bother ordering them again, but I'm glad we tried them out. We had some pretty lame drinks on the island - but not at this fabulous restaurant, where I had a Frose that was quite strong! My husband had the frozen margarita and it was great too. They have live music Thursday-Saturday nights, and the band was super, playing 70s classic rock and really vibing. Also our friendly and prompt server, Corey, saved me from a large bug that he spotted about to land on my elbow and whisked it away before I ever even quite saw it, which was good for everyone, because I am not a bug person. Thank you Corey! I hope we get to Jekyll Island again, and if we do we are definitely coming here again.

    The Wharf restaurant
    Bonnie S.

    We stopped by for a beer and a bite to eat. It was incredible. The coldest beer on Jekyll island. The seafood chowder was delicious. I wish we had come sooner. The view and the sunset were amazing. I thought the River view would t be as good as the ocean but it was was better! Everyone was taking pictures of the sunset. We are definitely coming back for dinner. I wish we had come for dinner. The service was great. The bartender was amazing. They were short staffed, but still accommodated us. We were very impressed. Would come again.

    Ceviche
    Leah W.

    I am grateful that I stopped by the wharf when I was in Jekyll Island for a conference. Earlier that day, the president of the association, holding the event shared her experience about Jekyll Island club and the Victorian homes. I thought it sounded cool but that evening I was on my own for dinner and got on to Yelp to look for a good local seafood spot. To my surprise when I drove to the wharf, I found out it is right at the Jekyll Island club! I parked my car and walked around just a little bit and was absolutely floored by the gilded age mansions the hotel, the landscaping, the palm trees. Honestly words cannot describe how gorgeous that area is. The wharf was a good restaurant. I really liked the coconut Mojito. I got as well as the ceviche for appetizers. I ordered shrimp for my entrée and had a side of macaroni and cheese. This may have easily been the best macaroni and cheese I've ever eaten in my entire life, which is saying a lot because I love macaroni and cheese. The service was OK and I ended up sitting inside because it was windy that evening. I absolutely would recommend this restaurant. It is not too fancy, but it is not a hole in the wall.

    Calabash Shrimp Basket with boiled potatoes and incredible hush puppies.
    John D.

    Quick cuisine. In 70 years, many in coastal Florida, I've never had better shrimp. The order was Calabash fried shrimp. You get a dozen or so with corn-infused high puppies and a side (boiled potatoes). Great view and service. But the shrimp is worth the $10 toll to get on Jekyll Island alone.

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    Lovely restaurant! Yummy food great for table of 14 last minute last night enjoyed it

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    Thank you for your kind review. We hope to see you again soon!

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    Great drinks! Beautiful atmosphere overlooking the river. Servers are very attentive!

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    The food and service were excellent. The shrimp and grits were delicious! Would definitely recommend this place!

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    Great sunset view over the Jekyll River. Service is friendly. Food is OK, nothing wrong, but nothing special, either.

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    Ask the Community - The Wharf

    Is there boat parking for the restaurant on the dock?

    Yes there is! If you need specifics, please contact the dockmaster at 912-635-3152.

    Do they allow dogs?

    For outside seating yes. Have to call about service dogs?

    When do they start serving dinner on sundry?

    12:30PM

    Can the wharf accommodate a large group?

    Yes

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