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Hubby and I stopped in for lunch. Was greeted and seated right away. Place was full, GA game was playing and you could clearly see the crowd was Georgia fans. Our waitress Kaiyah was very pleasant and helpful in hubby flight selection. I ordered the shrimp platter with coleslaw and corn salad. I requested my shrimps to be blackened. Hubby ordered the blue cheese burger. So, let me tell you the four stars are not for the shrimps, they are for hubby's bluecheese burger, beer cheese and pretzels, the corn salad and the coleslaw. The shrimps flavor was not the a blackened taste, they were pretty blamed, stiff in texture, small in size and had that salty awkward taste some shrimps have. The corn salad and coleslaw were light and full of flavor, the cilantro was a good addition to both items. Hubby praised his burger and said it was really really good. I love the coziness, tvs and bar of the restaurant. I love shrimps, so just wish they were better.
Wow, my family and I were very impressed at Barrier Island's ability to keep pace with the 4th of July crowds on the island! The 5 of us pulled up on a busy Friday evening and put our names on the waitlist. As we found a spot to wait, a server immediately approached to offer us drink service while we waited. Once we were seated we still enjoyed fantastically prompt service. Turning to food the cheese curds were endlessly popable so it's good that there aren't a ton of them. Loved the fish tacos as well - very fresh and filling.
We stop every time we visit family here, this is our second trip this week. Here is what we liked. *Arrived around 7:30 and had a large group of 9. Wasn't a long wait for a table. Had some cocktails at the bar. * The coconut margarita was a hit with the group. * The pork chop sandwich was good sized and had a moist and flavorful taste. *The chicken caprese (sp?) sandwich was good sized and cooked crisp and was quite good. *Always a good selection of in house beers. *The blackened fish tacos had three, more than enough with the fries. Nice combination with the slaw and fish-would get again. * Service was great, friendly and attentive. What could of been better: * The original margarita was off, not as good as usual. *The fries were good just not hot or crisp. Seems to the norm with the fries.
Great spot to enjoy a beer. Loved chilling on the back deck watching sports with a live band playing. I had not one, not two but three people asked if my dog needed water. I love how attentive this place was to our needs. They really pride themselves on creating a good atmosphere. I got a flight and the beer was good. Wish I could've stayed for more but was crunched for time. On my next visit I will get a full pour.
The minute I saw the charcuterie pretzel, I KNEW I HAD to make my way to barrier island. My girlfriend and I stopped in on a Saturday, sat at the bar. The bartenders were very kind and attentive. The pretzel speaks for itself. It was FANTASTIC!! As someone who is a sucker for a soft pretzel, I knew I would love it. THEN add the amazing charcuterie selections...absolute perfection! I'm mad I didn't think of it sooner! Haven't seen this anywhere local yet! 10000% will return, just for this pretzel!!
The laid-back vibe, combined with great service and an inviting indoor/outdoor seating area, made for a perfect experience. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this is a place you'll want to return to again and again.
Vegan friendly! Beet Hummus wrap w/ side of quinoa salad was delicious, and so was the sweet & sour Brussels sprouts appetizer. Vegetarian options also include elote salad and Caesar salad! Great service and loved the atmosphere- inside and outside seating available.
Went here for happy hour on a recommendation from someone. The service was excellent. The place has a real "everyone's a local" feel. We got drinks and the stuffed pretzels charcuterie. Whoever came up with the idea of putting charcuterie on a large pretzel should be given a raise immediately. It comes with two sides. One is mildly spicy mustard and the other is warm cheese. It is even better than it sounds. If you stop by BIB be sure to give the stuffed pretzel a try. You will be so happy you did.
Fish Tacos were amazing and could only eat 2 of them! Service was served with a smile and the beer was ice cold!
We popped in just for drinks in a beautiful sunny afternoon. We sat outside and others were sitting outside under the covered tent which is great for any kind of weather issue. I had a shaken Piña colada and my gf had the Mexican mule. The pina colada was tasty and refreshing and the Mexican mule was cold and tasty. Our server was super helpful and friendly. I did take notice of the potato chip skillet and the Stuffed pretzel board at the table next to us and they looked so delish!! Def recommend!
2 months ago
One of the best places we visited while on the island. We tried to go a few weeks ago when we were in town, but they were so busy and there was zero parking. So we made a second trip and weren't disappointed! The pretzel charcuterie board was absolutely fantastic! I loved everything about it. Especially the pretzel with the beer cheese. My husband had a pork chop sandwich and said it was delicious. You certainly get a lot of food for your money. Matt was a beast behind the bar. We were absolutely amazed at how quickly he was making multiple drinks and getting beer from the taps. He gets five stars alone! He was very personable and funny. Him and his sidekick Ryan ("Matt Ryan" LOL). Good vibes and a GREAT beer selection too!! I would definitely visit here again when in town. Highly recommend! Go early, parking can be a little difficult. read more
3 months ago
Stopped in for dinner with my wife at this local brewery. The business is located close to the pier but not in the pier area. The business has a small parking lot it shares with other businesses, there is also a small gravel lot beside it that you can park at. If you go at a busy time, parking can be a chore. Upon arrival, the business was busy with both inside and outside seating filled but we were seated immediately at a table with both bench and chair seating that shared the bench with other tables. There is also bar seating and you can sit at a high top that borders the brew stations. It took a few minutes for us to meet our server who took our drink orders. Soda for her and non-alcoholic IPA for me. It took our server a while to bring our drinks and she forgot my IPA so she had to go find it. Once we had our beverages, we ordered our food. We started with the bacon wrapped blue cheese dates - the dates are served on tooth picks and looked great but the blue cheese overpowered the flavor of everything else. My wife ordered the special of the day (not on everyday menu) which was shrimp tacos with a black bean pineapple salsa and house made chips and fries. I opted for the house burger with cheddar cooked medium and chips and fries. It took a long time for our food to come out and after observing our server chatting it with a table of her friends who were behind us, I am pretty sure she may have forgot to order it in a timely manner. When our food came it was auctioned off to us by another team member (no server to be found). My wife's tacos were overstuffed and fell apart. I tried one and the fried shrimp tasted really fishy to me, not like fried shrimp is supposed to taste. My burger was okay but nothing special. Really wanted to like this place but it did not live up to our expectations. read more
6 months ago
My friends and I stopped in at Barrier Island Brewing while we were visit St. Simon's. The first that struck me was that it had much more of restaurant style vibe than a brewery vibe. Nothing wrong with this, it just caught me a little off guard. They boast an excellent selection of craft beer as well as a really fancy cocktail/mix drink list. The service was rock solid and didn't falter when it started getting busier. We ended up eating there too and consensus on the food was "thumbs up". It's a nice a place to hang out get and drink and eat some food. I'd be happy to dip back in the next time I'm in the area. read more
Hubby and I stopped in for lunch. Was greeted and seated right away. Place was full, GA game was playing and you could clearly see the crowd was Georgia fans. Our waitress Kaiyah was very pleasant and helpful in hubby flight selection. I ordered the shrimp platter with coleslaw and corn salad. I requested my shrimps to be blackened. Hubby ordered the blue cheese burger. So, let me tell you the four stars are not for the shrimps, they are for hubby's bluecheese burger, beer cheese and pretzels, the corn salad and the coleslaw. The shrimps flavor was not the a blackened taste, they were pretty blamed, stiff in texture, small in size and had that salty awkward taste some shrimps have. The corn salad and coleslaw were light and full of flavor, the cilantro was a good addition to both items. Hubby praised his burger and said it was really really good. I love the coziness, tvs and bar of the restaurant. I love shrimps, so just wish they were better. read more
Wow, my family and I were very impressed at Barrier Island's ability to keep pace with the 4th of July crowds on the island! The 5 of us pulled up on a busy Friday evening and put our names on the waitlist. As we found a spot to wait, a server immediately approached to offer us drink service while we waited. Once we were seated we still enjoyed fantastically prompt service. Turning to food the cheese curds were endlessly popable so it's good that there aren't a ton of them. Loved the fish tacos as well - very fresh and filling. read more
We stop every time we visit family here, this is our second trip this week. Here is what we liked. *Arrived around 7:30 and had a large group of 9. Wasn't a long wait for a table. Had some cocktails at the bar. * The coconut margarita was a hit with the group. * The pork chop sandwich was good sized and had a moist and flavorful taste. *The chicken caprese (sp?) sandwich was good sized and cooked crisp and was quite good. *Always a good selection of in house beers. *The blackened fish tacos had three, more than enough with the fries. Nice combination with the slaw and fish-would get again. * Service was great, friendly and attentive. What could of been better: * The original margarita was off, not as good as usual. *The fries were good just not hot or crisp. Seems to the norm with the fries. read more
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1 year ago
Great spot to enjoy a beer. Loved chilling on the back deck watching sports with a live band playing. I had not one, not two but three people asked if my dog needed water. I love how attentive this place was to our needs. They really pride themselves on creating a good atmosphere. I got a flight and the beer was good. Wish I could've stayed for more but was crunched for time. On my next visit I will get a full pour. read more
The minute I saw the charcuterie pretzel, I KNEW I HAD to make my way to barrier island. My girlfriend and I stopped in on a Saturday, sat at the bar. The bartenders were very kind and attentive. The pretzel speaks for itself. It was FANTASTIC!! As someone who is a sucker for a soft pretzel, I knew I would love it. THEN add the amazing charcuterie selections...absolute perfection! I'm mad I didn't think of it sooner! Haven't seen this anywhere local yet! 10000% will return, just for this pretzel!! read more
3 months ago
Friendly staff and timely service. Good portions! Nice, modern decor with full bar. We would recommend it for small and large groups. read more
The laid-back vibe, combined with great service and an inviting indoor/outdoor seating area, made for a perfect experience. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this is a place you'll want to return to again and again. read more
8 months ago
Vegan friendly! Beet Hummus wrap w/ side of quinoa salad was delicious, and so was the sweet & sour Brussels sprouts appetizer. Vegetarian options also include elote salad and Caesar salad! Great service and loved the atmosphere- inside and outside seating available. read more
Went here for happy hour on a recommendation from someone. The service was excellent. The place has a real "everyone's a local" feel. We got drinks and the stuffed pretzels charcuterie. Whoever came up with the idea of putting charcuterie on a large pretzel should be given a raise immediately. It comes with two sides. One is mildly spicy mustard and the other is warm cheese. It is even better than it sounds. If you stop by BIB be sure to give the stuffed pretzel a try. You will be so happy you did. read more
5 months ago
Fish Tacos were amazing and could only eat 2 of them! Service was served with a smile and the beer was ice cold! read more
We popped in just for drinks in a beautiful sunny afternoon. We sat outside and others were sitting outside under the covered tent which is great for any kind of weather issue. I had a shaken Piña colada and my gf had the Mexican mule. The pina colada was tasty and refreshing and the Mexican mule was cold and tasty. Our server was super helpful and friendly. I did take notice of the potato chip skillet and the Stuffed pretzel board at the table next to us and they looked so delish!! Def recommend! read more
7 months ago
The food was the star of the show. Their play on the charcuterie board but with pretzels was great. Usually when I go to brewery, I can find several beers that I really enjoy. I didn't have that experience here. They were just okay. The same review was shared by the other two people at the table. read more
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Fast and very friendly service. A nice selection of offerings on the menu and deffinatly recommend the fish and chips. The Georgia Pale Ale is also worth getting. This place gets busy for dinner so arrive early if possible. read more
1 year ago
Barrier Island Brewing: A Coastal Gem on St. Simons Island Tucked away on the breezy shores of St. Simons Island, Georgia, Barrier Island Brewing feels like the perfect antidote to a day spent dodging tourists on the beach. Located at 1226 Ocean Blvd, this microbrewery and eatery opened its doors relatively recently, channeling the laid-back vibe of the barrier islands into every pint and plate. It's the kind of spot where you can roll up sandy from a morning hike along the nearby trails, leash your pup to the outdoor patio (yes, it's gloriously dog-friendly), and settle in for an afternoon of house-brewed suds and elevated pub fare. As someone who's chased craft beer scenes from San Diego to the Florida Keys, I can say this one punches way above its weight for a small-island operation. The star of the show, naturally, is the beer lineup--all brewed in-house with a nod to local flavors. Their Beachview Blonde Ale is a crisp, straw-colored crowd-pleaser with a light citrus pop that cuts through the humidity like a sea breeze; it's sessionable enough for a long lunch but nuanced enough to sip solo. For something with more backbone, the Brackish Water Brown delivers a warm, malty hug with notes of caramel and a smooth, lingering finish--ideal for pairing with the island's subtropical evenings. They rotate in seasonals and guest taps, but the core selection leans toward approachable styles like wheats, blondes, and ambers rather than heavy hitters (no porters on my visit, which was a minor bummer for a stout fiend like me). Flights are a steal at around $10, letting you sample four without committing to a full pour. Pro tip: Ask for the s'mores seltzer if it's on--it's a fizzy, nostalgic twist that's weirdly refreshing after a cornhole game on the patio. But here's where Barrier Island elevates from "solid brewery" to "must-revisit": the food. Chef-inspired doesn't even cover it; this is pub grub with ambition. We started with the potato chip skillet--crispy, house-made chips topped with tender chopped steak, gooey beer cheese, and a melty mix of cheddar and mozzarella. It's indulgent without being overwhelming, and the pink-centered steak bites had us scraping the skillet clean. The stuffed pretzel charcuterie board followed, a salty-sweet behemoth loaded with cured meats, mustards, and pickled veggies that screams "share me... or don't." Mains like the pork sandwich (pulled shoulder on a brioche with that half-fries, half-chips side) were juicy and flavorful, while lighter options like the beet salad or fish tacos kept things balanced for the heat. Beignets for dessert? Fluffy, powdered-sugar-dusted clouds that rival anything in New Orleans. Vegetarian picks abound, and everything's made fresh--none of that frozen-chain nonsense. Atmosphere-wise, it's a winner. The space splits between a cozy indoor taproom with nautical accents and a covered outdoor area that's prime for people (and pet)-watching. Noise level is moderate, making it family-friendly yet grown-up enough for date night. Service is the standout: Our bartender, a local with encyclopedic beer knowledge, chatted trails and taps without hovering, and the pace never lagged even on a busy Friday. They're open Mondays (a godsend for island dwellers), with happy hour specials that make lingering affordable. Bonus: It's steps from the beach, so you can pair your visit with a sunset stroll. If you're on St. Simons, skip the chains and make this your anchor. Whether you're a trails-and-tap explorer or just chasing that perfect coastal buzz, it's the kind of place that turns a quick stop into an all-afternoon affair. read more
2 years ago
We arrived at Barrier Island Brewing super hungry and lucky for us, we were staying right next door at Hotel Simone so the commute was easy :) I had already been tipped off by a friend that they had awesome beers and food and boy was he right! The staff was so nice and dog-friendly, they let us bring our pups while we enjoyed an awesome lunch! The first thing was to order a flight of beers so I could taste their great selection of beers. I went for the Blonde, Kolsch, Lager, and another Wheat type beer! All were so good and great for a lunchtime drink. Next came one of the most amazing stuffed pretzels we have ever ordered, it was full of meats, cheeses, pickled goodness, and of course hot cheese and mustard. We loved sharing it, as it was plenty to split. For the main, we ended up splitting the blackened fish tacos and those did not disappoint. Great portion to split for a late-day lunch. I highly recommend making this a spot on the food tour if you're in the St. Simon's area, cheers! read more
9 months ago
This place never disappoints. The food is absolutely delicious. The bacon wrapped dates are divine. Things I dream about. The beef is flavorful and the service was impeccable. We will definitely be back. read more
9 months ago
Great brewery! Very cool atmosphere with really good food! I'm not typically a big sandwich guy but they have some amazing sandwiches here. Our waitress was absolutely great and gave really good recommendations read more
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We absolutely loved eating here! So much so that my daughter and I wanted to eat here again the next night and did! What can I say when I like something I really like it! The first night I ate the flounder sandwich, Bob and my kiddo split the huge pretzel board. The board was gorgeous a delicious perfectly browned pretzel stuffed with meats, olives and cheeses yum! My flounder sandwich was phenomenal I had it fried with a Caesar salad & the dressing was perfect! And for dessert we just had to try the skillet cookie which was pretty top notch for sure gooey and tasty cookie with ice cream on top what's not to love? The icing on the cake was that I could buy a souvenir t-shirt and a really cute wine glass with their logo on them! Not sure why but I always love coming back with a cup/wine glass to remember my travels. Oh yeah, Bob tried the beer as well and liked it. The service was friendly and relatively fast for a packed restaurant both nights. We will for sure without a doubt be back next time we visit! read more
Nice place with large tvs with sports on them. Good amount of bar seating and a standing bar table too. Indoor and outdoor seating available. I had the cheese curds for an appetizer and they were sooo good. Great crunch if the breading and then a good chew of the curd. I thought they would be softer but I enjoyed the chew. Good flavor. I had the burger with blue cheese and medium rare. The burger was a little over cooked but was appropriately messy. I don't think anything needs salt but this burger really needed salt so that's saying a lot. There was none on the table. The sweet and sour brussels were recommended by the wait staff. They had good flavor and I could pick up the sweet and sour. The cook on the brussels was under, for roasted brussels I feel like when they're a little softer they're more unctuous. The beer, the Barrier Island Golden Ray IPA was delicious. Overall, the wait staff was helpful and attentive, the price and value were good. I drove 30 minutes hoping for a really good meal and I would say it had potential but other than the curds, it just missed. read more
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2 years ago
This spot is awesome! Not only do they have several beers to choose from, they have guest taps and NA beers too, along with a full bar for cocktails & wine. They also have a full food menu - we only tried the beer cheese & pretzels but this was incredible. In the winter, their outdoor section is heated and dog friendly! Their staff was very attentive and helpful. Definitely check this spot out. read more
Wonderful evening here! Great service - waitress was attentive and checked on us a ton. All food came out very quick to the table - keep in mind restaurant was fairly busy this Tuesday night. We ordered Brussels sprouts to share with a party of 3 which was perfect. The sprouts were the perfect crisp for us and the sweet and sour sauce paired so nicely! I ordered the chicken Caprese sandwich and it is served with pesto, grilled chicken, roasted sun dried tomatoes, and crispy onion straws. It was scrumptious. It was a large serving and each of us had leftovers. They surely don't skimp out on the French fries here! Def recommend checking out this cute little place while in town. Cute vibes and excellent food and service! Side note you do pay table side with the tablets here. read more
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1226 Ocean Blvd
Ste 1
St Simons Island, GA 31522
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Do you offer any meal items for kids?
Yes! In addition to our kid-friendly regular menu items, we also have a dedicated Kid's Menu available. It contains Grilled Cheese, Chicken Tenders, Hamburger, and Cheeseburger options, all served with a side.
Do we need reservations for a Thursday night?
Unfortunately we don’t take reservations, seating is based on a first-come, first-serve model. That being said, we will do our best to fit you in! Also, the earlier you come, the better. We haven’t had many issues with a waitlist yet. Thanks!
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