My husband and I love to go out to eat for date nights but with two kids we don't get to go out solo as often as we would like anymore. However we still like to eat great food...we decided to try Wahoo Grill with a 3 y/o and an 8 month old in tow. Brave, right?!? I was a little nervous but the hostess was warm and accommodating as soon as we walked in. It was a nice and relaxed atmosphere, but still fancy enough to get dressed up for (there was a private event being held on the side). Our server was Shambrae, he was awesome he helped us navigate the menu and we decided on the Pasta Carbonara and the Georgia Trout paired with a bottle of Pinot Gris! I almost forgot the kids were with us lol! (They do have a kids menu, my daughter loved her pasta as well) It was a nice dinner and a great compromise for a date night when you can't find a babysitter read more

I've been here for both brunch and dinner. For dinner I ordered their salmon, which was okay, nothing special. For brunch, I always order Eggs Benedict whenever it is on the menu. Of all the Eggs Benedicts I have ordered, this is by far the best! I absolutely love their Eggs Benedict! It's served on a crispy croissant, which is a little different from what I'm used to but it made the dish! Their white cheddar grits are also good!!! read more

I live in LA and took my mom & son here to eat while visiting her in Georgia. First, it's bigger on the inside and beautifully designed. Secondly, the prices & portion sizes were perfect for lunch. Third, the food was off the chain. My mom ordered the trout... Yummy. I had the Shrimp and grits....Hmmmm. My son 6, for the first time ate all his cooked spinach ( side dish). If this place was in LA I would eat here once a week. read more

I visited Wahoo! Grill for the first time on a family excursion. It's located right across the street from the East Lake Marta station in a tiny grouping of store fronts. When I walked in I expected a small, quaint, bistro style setting; to my surprise it was a large, welcoming, southern delight! There is a beautiful garden patio with seating and heaters so even in the evening you're perfectly toasty. There is also an in-between from the inside restaurant and the garden where you can sit under exposed beams, a tin roof, and be surrounded by fresh beautiful flowers. Not overly decorated, it's a simple and inviting space. The menu itself is varied but has an emphasis on Southern food with a twist. It also has a lot of great seafood options to choose from. Crab cakes, fried calamari, and pimento cheese fritters are all appetizer options. One plus for the crab was that there wasn't a ton of breading, a negative was that it was SUPER heavy on the tarragon to the point that it overwhelmed the dish. For entrees we chose the shrimp and grits and crab bisque, sea scallops, and the trout. All were delicious - the shrimp and grits were accented with a creamy tomato beurre blanc that really enhanced the dish. The sea scallops were served with a pesto that was light and paired well with the white wine we ordered. The rice it came with however was a little cold and not very palatable. Our server was good - a little slow, but he did have numerous large parties to attend to in addition to our small table. He thoroughly walked us through the menu and offered suggestions on what to choose. I would return to Wahoo! but I think for a light lunch so I could sample a few smaller plates to mix things up. The fried chicken is something I'd love to try next. On a beautiful day, it's a nice gem hidden away to grab a few drinks and have some light bites. read more

Went here for a business dinner. Was actually kinda hard to get there from my place without a GPS amazingly. But that's probably just a personal thing. I got there (obviously) but in a roundabout way. There is an adjacent parking lot with a decent amount of parking, but probably not enough for a busy night. Only one member of my party was there when I arrived so I was directed to the bar. Once we got a third, they seated us. Since it was a weeknight and not busy, this wasn't too inconvenient for them. I got New York Strip. Yes, yes, I know- how terrible when at a seafood restaurant. Cooked appropriately and juicy. The mashed potatoes were OK. I swapped out the spinach for asparagus which was pretty good. As an appetizer, I got the spinach salad- that was pretty good. Tasted the mussels and they were pretty tasty. The calamari was great. Complimentary bread is provided. read more

Really cute restaurant with a super cute outdoor eating area. The food was good, prices a little on the high side. Mostly seafood, but also has a fried chicken and some veggie options. I had the tofu stir-fry, some calamari and some crab cake. The tofu stir fry was pretty good, calamari great and crab cake just so-so. I would say this is a great place for a date! Nice atmosphere, cool bar also. Good mix of people inside. Service friendly. Parking is valet for $2 or you can find parking on the street in front. I just parked on the street with no problem. read more

I went to Wahoo for the first time the other day as part of a 10-person birthday group. The reservation for this dinner was made well in advance and despite this they decided to sit our group in the least desirable position in the whole place; next to the back sliding door that servers and people were going through every few seconds, sometimes leaving the door open and other times not. The blasts of heat and humidity every few seconds when the door opened were rather uncomfortable to us and distracting to table conversation. A couple of times the servers bumped my arms as they were carrying items outside, and I even helped them open the door from the position of my seat. I can roll with the punches but my seat was at the end of the table closest to the entry/exit point for the sliding class door and at one point a server was carrying a big trey of food directly over my head for an outside table. I began to wonder how the management could allow such a position of a table filled with people who had gone to the effort to make a reservation for this place. Our server offered an unsolicited apology for the other server carrying the food over my head but I wished they had owned up to the overall poor table position and had not put us there in the first place. On to the food, the seasonal heirloom tomato and burrata mozzarella was a delicious blend of flavors and my stir fry tofu entree was enjoyable and healthy with quinoa instead of rice. The food was satisfying and the flavors were on target with timely delivery on bringing out the food altogether. However, the position of the table was so distracting that it really took away from the whole dining experience. And, there's a gravel lot beside the restaurant and they make you pay $2 to park with or without the valet service, which was rather annoying to start out the evening. You can parallel park for free in front of the restaurant but that may be hazardous to your health with the zooming traffic on College Ave. read more

Came for brunch this past Sunday and I must say I was pleased. From the valet to hostesses, to our waitress CeeCee. She was very accommodating, knowledge, friendly, and sweet. I'm a very picky eater, but I enjoyed everything I tried. I wanted the curried chicken salad, but unfortunately walnuts were in it. I will definitely return. read more

HAVE YOUR WEDDING HERE!!! Pam and Reggie, as well as Sydni and Jessica too!, were AMAZING through our whole 13 month engagement! We booked in March 2016 and finally wed in April 2017. Every email I sent was answered within about 24 hours, every single question I had was answered, every concern was resolved. Food, incredible! The space, beautiful! And the staff, perfect! Day of Reggie made sure everything I wanted was in place and, even though our whole schedule ran about 45 minutes behind, Reggie rolled with it! All the guests told us how amazing everything was, especially the food... and thanks to Reggie and the whole staff we were able to eat everything on the menu! Only amazing things to say about Wahoo! We had a fantastic and lovely wedding and got to enjoy every moment of it! read more

Wahoo! was good. The food was fresh and they had some season food items for the season that it was, I visited in Aug 2009. The service was good, but the place seemed snobby, and over priced. Not my thing. As the paying customer, I should be the snob not the staff... Will I eat here again, probably not, unless someone else is paying... read more

Came here for Brunch Sunday morning for a professional meeting and we both ordered coffee and the buffet. Usually I'm not one to order the buffet because all that food sitting out (especially with no sneeze guard) really makes me cringe, but the food smelled and looked so good, and the selection was really excellent, that I decided against my better judgement. And boy, I was not disappointed. The best part about the whole meal was the shrimp and grits! The shrimp were moist and perfectly cooked, the sauce was incredibly flavorful and the grits were nice and creamy. The scrambled eggs were not over cooked and dry, but were mixed with herbs and cheese to keep them soft and luscious. The biscuits weren't their strongest item, but everything else more than made up for it. I will definitely be coming back with a bigger appetite and some more friends. read more

The food is awesome! I had the fried chicken, mashed potatoes and cheesy grits and it was awesome! The chicken was juicy and not too heavy for fried chicken, the mashed potatoes were perfect, not too creamy. The service gets an A+++ as well. They were all super friendly and knowledgeable of everything on the me I as well as the beers. Definitely a place to visit if in the Decatur area. read more

Wahoo! Grill - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and cheesy grits - Seafood Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

We have been here several times specifically for the brunch that they do on Sunday. It's an absolutely delectable selection of Southern cuisine. But, it also has many more upscale options in the mix as well including lemon cream with grapes. The barbecue chicken is always delightful, and the breads are really really lovely as well. What's more, is the servers are all absolutely fantastic and the bartender is even more amazing. We have had some of the most interesting drinks here along with great food friends and fun. With the wine bar in the back, the ambience in this place provides for a great time, with great food and a lot of fun. I recommend coming here with a group of people so that you can really enjoy the drinks and food together. read more

We went on valentines night... so cliche right? yeah, i know. But i wanted to do the whole fancy pants dinner on the busiest night of the year thing. I'd say we actually picked a good spot for it because it wasn't insanely crowded. We made reservations and so did everyone else with any sense at all. So, there wasn't a gaggle of people crowding the place is what im saying. We had one of the best servers ever. I was taken back by his aggressiveness at first but felt like we were friends by the end of dinner. He answered our questions and made educated recommendations. Started off with the Pimento Cheese Fritters, they were delicious. The jelly with them made my mouth start dancing and I knew it was going to be a good meal. I got scallops for my entree and I'm pretty sure they were perfect. I don't often order them but I was totally happy with my choice. They melted in my mouth and the pesto sauce was just enough sass to go with it. I changed up the sides and got the grits and spinach. The grits were fantastic and I was happy with my choice. The spinach wasn't anything spectacular but still good. My date got the Brasstown Beef N.Y. Strip. The housemade steak sauce was incredible. Steak was cooked wonderfully as well. Unfortunately we were too full for dessert but might go back just to eat it sometime er nother. It looked to be quite good. read more

My fav spot in ATL. Clean and fresh food always. The variety is great and seafood is always good. Service is excellent

Came here for the ambiance of the beautiful outdoor patio! It's lovely and so beautiful. You feel like your in Europe! Service was just ask great and everyone is extremely friendly. I only gave it 4 stars because the burger that I order was a bit on the greasy side and salty. Other than that, it was perfect! read more

I went here for Sunday brunch with two of my girlfriends. We sat outside on the beautiful patio on a perfect 70-degree day. The service was spectacular. The food is a bit pricey for what it is--but it was delicious! The atmosphere was decent--we had arrived at around 12:30 and the restaurant was mostly empty. The reason we were brought here was because we had a ScoutMob coupon. Otherwise we would not have traveled so far for brunch. I might return to this restaurant if I am feeling in a "splurging" mood since I think it is a bit overpriced. read more

The Seared Tuna is fantastic. Since I had this there last year I compare everyone's too this... nothing close. This is the best around. Great place all around. Great ambiance, great staff, and cozy. You can actually have a conversation since its not one of those loud warehouse type places. The patio is very nice. read more

Ah-mazing. Seriously, I love the optimist for seafood, but this place is right on their heels. What got me was the affordability vs quality. Wow. We had a bottle of wine, two apps, two entrees and a dessert for around $100. The mussels were phenomenal to start, but the entrees stole the show. The ahi tuna seared with the wasabi cream was heavenly. And who would've thought to pair ahi tuna with mashed potatoes? They killed it. The scallops were perfectly cooked as well. And then, to finish it off, the butterscotch dessert. Wow! Just the right amount of salty and sweet to end the awesome experience. Now the service was just as wonderful as the food. Caitlin was our waitress and she had the best recommendations and parings. She was attentive and talkative, but just the right amount. All and all, 5 star experience for us. We will come again! read more

Wahoo is a fantastic place to enjoy a nice dinner. The outdoor space is terrific, even in Atlanta's notoriously hot summers. I always arrive by Uber, but my friends appreciate the huge free parking lot. I'm not sure why people are complaining about service on Yelp. My servers have been great. The food never disappoints either. read more

We have always had excellent food and service here! The staff is genuine and professional. The food is fresh and the variety changes each week since they work with local farms and vendors. We had the French toast, chicken sausage, and cheese grits - delicious!! The coffee is also amazing The best and most special thing about Wahoo! is its gorgeous and magical setting. The glass patio and outdoor seating feature lanterns, green, lush vines, trees, and berry bushes. It is just so romantic and natural, you feel like you've travelled to a secluded and private garden paradise!! Perfect for dates or catching up with girlfriends over wine read more

I was blown away that this place was SO good! The food was excellent, the service perfect, and the ambience is great. We picked it off the Internet when we were in the area, and I see why it got other great reviews. I had the Charleston Shrimp and Grits (gluten-free) and I loved it! My sister had seared tuna and said it was cooked to perfection and the sauce had just the right hint of wasabi. My son had the Charleston Shrimp and Grits also and loved them. My husband had one of the fish filets and said it could not have been better. Our server kept our beverages filled and checked back at just the right intervals to make our visit superb. Highly recommend. read more

We've been several times, both for the prix-fix during the week and the regular menu. They are consistently good, and their cocktails have improved over the last year. Stand outs include the scallop entree and a long gone pork belly appetizer. The Thursday 1/2 price bottle special is a great deal, and they have a 2 for 1 appetizer happy hour as well. read more

One of my closest friends had her baby shower here. The atmosphere and the service was outstanding. The food however, was not bad, but I expected more. The staff was really nice. They catered to our every needs. I guess because the baby shower was buffet style, I didn't get to enjoy the food like I would have. But again, the food was not bad. The French toast was really good with the vanilla syrup. read more

Wahoo! Grill - Seafood Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

The food was nice but the ambiance was missing something I'm not sure what. Went for a friends birthday brunch & sat in private room near the kitchen. My favorite was the all you can eat crab legs. That butter was delicious! The morning breakfast drinks were tasty but pricey in my opinion. The other food was good but not too memorable. I will return just for the crab legs. read more

Really wonderful atmosphere and very good Covid protocol. Food was good, but nothing spectacular. Would definitely visit again for the atmosphere. read more

The food is good and the service is awesome. The calamari has been a bit chewy as have been the scallops, which should be spot-on if you're going to specialize in seafood. Once, two people in one of our party ordered the steak medium and one received a mid-rare steak - oops! Another person in the same party reported that trout was awesome though. The prices are high for the quality and originality of the food, but this place keeps getting customers, so perhaps my experiences have been abnormal. Given that, the website boasts they are casual (again the prices are high for a casual restaurant) and for one anniversary the hubby and I got all gussied up without realizing how casual it was only to sit next to people in sandals and shorts... And we spent over $100 for the meal. As a rule I don't like to spend over $100 in a place where I can wear shorts and sandals. But then again, I may be the minority (What!?) read more

I'm the fiancee of Dana (review below) who was proposed to and I can't think of a better place than Wahoo to get engaged. Dana had been working with the staff for weeks to plan the perfect engagement. The manager, servers and even the valet were all in on it and I was very happily surprised! The manager even sat at the table next to us filming with her phone so we would have this special occasion on video. They offered us a free champagne toast and appetizers. The majority of the party had the shrimp and grits which were amazing. Everyone was so welcoming and incredibly friendly. My fiancee and I are even thinking about Wahoo as a venue for our wedding. I wish I could give Wahoo 5 more stars! read more

I enjoyed a wonderful meal with really excellent service. I had the scallops with white cheddar grits, and he had the jerk salmon with rice/beans/corn. Both our plates were really delicious. The server, Oscar, was very pleasant and friendly. He did a great job. None of the cocktails on the menu really appealed to me, so the bartender made both of us something that was absolutely delicious (I tasted watermelon with hints of mint and lime; his was more peachy). The only thing I'd point out is that I generally don't trust restaurants that don't have running hot water. I washed my hands with ice cold water in the bathroom, which means all the staff washes their hands with ice cold water too. read more

I was lucky enough to be treated to dinner here recently. Wahoo has been one of those places I'd always been meaning to try but had never gotten around to it for whatever reason. I'm glad I finally did. It's a nice restaurant and I think we all had a good meal there overall. Calamari - I enjoyed the calamari. It was pretty well prepared though could've been a little lighter. I'd possibly get this again. Wedge salad - This was a typical wedge salad. It was pretty decent, but didn't really standout. I'd probably try something else instead of getting this again. Pesto grilled chicken sandwich - I was really just in more of a sandwich mood than an entrée mood so I went with this sandwich. It was served on some good bread and came with arugula, tomatoes, and raspberry vinaigrette on the sandwich. I really enjoyed this sandwich. It was one of the better sandwiches I've had out recently. Actually, a lot of their sandwiches looked pretty good from what I remember. Fries - Pretty generic frozen bag fries. I'd pass on these. Service - Kind of a mixed bag. It seemed good initially, but seemed to drop off a bit towards the end of the meal. It was lack of communication on the server's part regarding deal on wine. Overall, I think it was a good experience, but I think I personally missed the main focus of the restaurant because of the particularly mood I was in. Next time I'll be sure to dive a bit deeper into their seafood offerings since seafood is really the bread and butter of this place it seems. 3.5 read more

Wahoo! Haiku! Review! Excellent service, Unpretentious atmosphere: A meal to yell for! read more

Great food good service. I think if the food prices were a bit more controlled this place is 5 star. I love the food the staff and the ambiance but just a bit too expensive. I am into restaurants that serve and make you feel great but wahoo is great except you feel like you spent a bit too much. I will be definitely going back. Make sure to get there buffet its nice as it gets. read more

With three kids, we don't go out to nice restaurants much anymore. We decided to keep it local and walked to Wahoo last night. It was great, as always. The food was excellent and the service was fantastic. We have not been less than impressed in the years we've been dining here. Wahoo compares with any of the higher end restaurants in Atlanta but the prices are a bit lower, in my opinion. While the profile indicates this place is not good for kids, they were more than accommodating to our two year old that we couldn't shake for the evening. I also hosted a business meeting last summer in Decatur and took all the attendants here for dinner. They were all impressed and the staff at Wahoo was great. read more

I've been to Wahoo! once for brunch and twice for dinner. Their brunch is fantastic! The wait staff is very attentive and the ambiance in the covered patio type feel is perfect. In the few times I've been there for dinner, I have not been impressed by the food. They have little variety in meat and menu items in general. I've tried the salmon, shrimp and grits, and GA trout, none of which tasted like anything I couldn't have made at home. However, the service was impeccable each visit, and the staff very thoughtful. I had a birthday dinner there with 15+ people which was an ease for them some how! They separated our checks, were quick with drinks/appetizers, and got every order and separated item perfect on the first try. You never know what you're going to get with a big group, and they were one of the best at handling things I've seen. Here's hoping their dinner meets the quality of their brunch in the near future! read more

Our first visit was a home run. We brought some new friends to Wahoo before a concert in Decatur. The four of us had the Tuna, Shrimp and Grits, and the Grouper. I sampled everything but the tuna and it was all fantastic. The ambience was great and the service was too. Would be a great place for date night, a special occasion, or dinner with friends. Highly recommended. read more

I absolutely loved this place. The staff were all so friendly and helpful. Please note that this is a valet parking establishment, so bring cash. It's a large restaurant as it spans to the outside patio. We decided to eat outside as it was a nice day. We ordered the cheese plate which was really good. Everything was local which made it so much fresher tasting. I ordered the steak and it was huge. Like super big. It was very good and I definitely didn't regret ordering it. I also ordered the bread pudding which was amazing. The drinks were good as well. The entire experience was just awesome. I will definitely put this place in my rotation. My friend also enjoyed her food as well. Lovely place and lovely staff! read more

This place is such a hidden gem! We went because it was in our Atlanta Dining Out Passbook and we had the buffet brunch. Everything they had for brunch was delicious!! Favorites were the eggs, cinnamon rolls, roast beef, hash brown casserole, crab legs, fried chicken, French toast, and all the pastries! There was literally nothing that tasted bad. We were unprepared for the valet parking and had to find a spot on the street but the service was good and the restaurant had a wonderful atmosphere. I highly recommend this place and we plan on going back! read more

Brunch buffet options were really good! Nice vibe. Server was great! Price was reasonable. I would definitely go back.

I was here for a event. I'm not sure if the same things are served on the regular menu. I imagine so. The place is not very large, but the ambiance was nice. The food was decent. The bread pudding is delicious. Don't let its appearance fool you. The shrimp and grits were a bit disappointing. I don't recommend the curry chicken salad. The French Toast and breakfast potatoes were delicious. read more

Host was terrible! Server was great! Food was awful!!! Uncooked pasta, aluminum foil remnants in the risotto, and completely unseasoned meats. Go somewhere else and save your money instead of paying for this overpriced garbage dump. read more