Marker 7 Coastal Grill - Athens, GA…read more Marker 7 Coastal Grill was so good, I went back twice during a three-day stay. I had the Ahi Tuna Bruschetta and the Black Bean Bowl with Salmon both times -- both dishes were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The staff was top notch. My husband, a professional chef, really enjoyed the Fried Shrimp and Mac and Cheese. Everything we tried was delicious, and the laid-back atmosphere made it even better. We will definitely be back next time we are in Athens!

mid fries amazing fresh and yummy but chicken was a disappointment not the great overall pretty…read moredecent nice abi

My in-laws came to visit and decided to take them to dinner at Seabear. It was my first time trying…read morethis 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!!

I love this place! I had some wonderful oysters, they delicious! The shrimp & grits were also one…read moreof 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

Saw the place listed in a "Things to Do" magazine and walked over from the music festival. To our…read moresurprise the food was great. Sichuan calamari came in a good size dish and had a great spicy flavor. We also had some sushi that was fresh and tasty. Finally the shrimp and chorizo fettuccini was outstanding. Waiter and food service were timely and polite. We may never be back to Athens but if we are, I'll eat here again.

This place opens at 5, we got there around 5:20 on a Sunday evening and it was nearly empty. I'm…read morenot from around here and that made me nervous, but by the end of the meal it was 90% + full. Service was fantastic, our server was friendly and offered another preparation for the fish of the day from a different choice in the menu. I had the daily special, Jamaican Jerk Red Snapper over rice with grilled pineapple, pickled red onion and edamame. The grilled pineapple perfectly complimented the blackened fish, jerk spice prepared in that way can land on a the salty side. The pineapple cut the saltiness and really worked when eaten together. The chef clearly understands a layered flavor approach to a dish, this was perfect. My dad had a parm crusted grouper over risotto. Each element was prepared perfectly. The minor issue here was that food took a bit longer to arrive than what I'm used to, but I enjoyed chatting with my dad on the outdoor patio. Restaurant was clean and the server (Allison) was a complete professional, clearly understanding all aspects of dishes they serve. Dessert was a peach cheesecake with hot honey drizzle. It was really really good and worth it! Would absolutely eat here again and this place is a better choice than some downtown Athens offers that have jumped the shark in my opinion.

Greeted walking in by the hostess as we entered the restaurant, we had reservations at 7. This is…read morecasual dining with an elevated interior and presentation. Friendly professional service, our server was very nice and helpful. She went out of her way to make sure we had a nice dining experience. Great food options, with a lowcountry inspiration. The menu is lowcountry focused and the food is executed beautifully. We started with a dozen of the local oysters, they were fresh, sweet and delicious, a solid start. After giving the menu a good perusal, my dinner companion went for the evenings special. The evening special was, shrimp and crab ravioli. This is a generous portion of nicely prepared ravioli's filled with a sweet succulent crab and then whole shrimp in a rich cream sauce. Presented simple and clean, she said it was delicious, and my sampling of it was just that. Pan seared red fish over etufee was my choice, again a very good meal. A nice serving of perfectly cooked Red fish mixed over a generous portion of etufee. Spicy, succulent, full flavored. It was a really solid selection and very good. A couple sides to go with our entrees, the mashed potato and brocolli, both were done well, simple and tasted good as you would expect. The biscuits, oh those biscuits. The biscuits were a great addition. All in all a solid dining experience and well worth the effort, good lowcountry food done well. As well reservations are recommended especially on the weekends. 4 Stars - recommended 01075

Excellent stop on our way from Augusta back to Gainesville. The ambience was great, food was…read moreexcellent and the service was outstanding. I'd highly recommend this restaurant.

My family and I came here for dinner tonight. We were in the mood for seafood. The restaurant…read moreitself is quite interesting. We assumed it was a regular seafood boil restaurant but there's more to it. The menu included Vietnamese dishes. I'm a sucker for both so I ordered a cluster of crab legs in the Cajun butter sauce and a bowl of phó. The pho was fantastic! It was piping hot with plenty of meat on top. The broth was rich in color and taste. The noodles were just perfect, but to overcooked and mushy. The crab was drenched in the garlic butter sauce. It has the right amount of kick to it! The crab was cleaned and cooked perfectly. The meat just came out of the shell with ease. I really would have liked my potatoes to have been cooked more throughly, they were still hard in the middle. Overall it was a great meal to have during my visit in this great state of Georgia.

Hands down the best Vietnamese spot in Athens. The Pho broth is so on point and quality is beyond…read moreexcellent. We love how they pay attention to smaller things like pickled cabbage on the rice plate or little fat chunks on Chicken Pho. Totally love it and would 1000% recommend.

The food at this place is nothing short of amazing and why would anyone give any less than 5 stars…read moreis beyond me! I am an avid traveler and have had my fair share of seafood from Miami to Boston and across all the way to Oregon and California. This food is amazing! The staff was amazing... Kat! You are an amazing ing waitress and overall the ambiance was spot on. Reminded me of eating on my way to Key West. Try them, you won't regret it.

I've only made it here once so far, but I can't wait to come back. Having gone to school in South…read moreAlabama, I miss good Cajun food--specifically good Cajun boils. The food here is amazing. There were so many options of boils to choose from and so many ways you can customize it to get exactly what you want. The food came out quickly, was so flavorful, and the service was outstanding. It was great to be able to customize for each individual at the table with smaller boils as I like mine spicier than others. This is like a beach vacation type meal but in my hometown, which I love!

Great food and drinks. Service was awesome and attentive. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.read more

Great service. Great food . Great atmosphere. All the workers are friendly and outgoing.read more

Super awesome chicken sandwich and fried okra!!!!! Excellent…read moreservice!!!! What PLACE am I at? Ohhhh The PLACE is the excellent!

I harshed this place based on a bad outing a couple of years ago on Valentine's Day…read more I ate there twice this trip. I had Shrimp and grits for lunch one time, and it did not disappoint. I think it's the best dish they serve, and I order it every time when I'm in town in Athens once a year. Order this with a fried egg on top and thank me later. Being solo and from out of town, I grabbed an early dinner at the bar upstairs, which is, frankly, a lot nicer than the downstairs dining room. The bone-in pork chop i ordered was very good but not mind blowing, but I enjoyed it along with its accompaniments, those being mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. It appeared they staffed up for Valentine's Day this year. There were three bartenders working the food and drink orders at the bar upstairs. I washed both meals down with sweet tea as one does. The service was great. Cheers!

Super cute space‼ Great ambiance and romantic spot with soft…read moremusic The service was great. The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable The food was wonderful The tomatoe bisque was great. We ordered the crab cake which was delicious. My husband loved his Seafood Pasta. I had the special, Grouper with Shrimp with Beurre Blanc sauce which was excellent

We stumbled on this neat little place on our last visit to Athens. It's a small place with an…read moreinteresting vibe and a great menu. We started with the crabcake appetizer, which was very good. My wife had the special, grouper with shrimp. It was well plated and delicious. I ordered the seafood fettuccine, mussels, clams, shrimp scallops and whitefish over fettuccine. Again, tasty and nicely plated. Tiramisu finished off the meal. It's a little hard to find, so call for directions if you have any questions about where they are.

The food was 4/5 but the waitress was 100/5. I wish I could remember her name. She was incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and had a artistic flair in discussing the various specials and desserts. I ordered the last resort's praline and I felt the portion size was rather small. However, it was a very savory comfort dish perfect on that rainy day. My advisor ordered a salad with salmon, which would have been pretty hard to get wrong, so she enjoyed that.

Honestly, I would say it's overrated. But It's a very popular place, and it can be hard to get a…read moretable at times. It's an upscale place to be sure, but it's not fussy. Just don't show up looking like a slob. I would say, just dress up casual just a little, and you will probably be fine. I ordered the duck special. I love duck, and I order it whenever it is available anywhere I happen to be, but my plate was underwhelming. What saves this review and bumps it up from three stars to four is the ambience and the service. It has a nice ambience, and the service was impeccable. I don't hold a grudge if a place is promising. I'll try it again the next time I'm in town. Cheers!