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    Coastal Kitchen

    3.9 (516 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    COASTAL KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Gumbo and blackened chicken nachos
    Mike G.

    Stopped in for a well needed happy hour since it was close by. My wife ordered a $6 HH glass of wine and I ordered an old-fashioned with well bourbon, which was old Forrester. There was a $3 up charge for the OF on top of the $6 well bourbon. We then ordered a few items off the happy hour menu, including the duck egg roll (good), shrimp dip (just ok) blackened chicken nachos (good) and a dozen oysters on a half shell (very good). The oysters were very nice and everything else was fine. I might pass on the shrimp dip next time as it was a cold dip and just OK served with some regular crackers. I also ordered a bowl of gumbo, which was hot and very tasty. Overall, we were satisfied and I recommend trying i this place. The happy hour is decent and it's situated at the Marina.

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    Carolyn H.

    First time in St Simon's Island and we had lots to choose from. Coastal Kitchen was a fine pick. Nicely done "coastal" ambiance. Service was very quick and friendly. My husband had the chicken dinner and was happy with it. I had Caesar salad and a half pound of leek and eat shrimp. The shrimp were quite large and tasty.

    Redfish
    Cathy O.

    Five of us went to what used to be Emaline &Hessies years ago. It seemed a bit smaller than remembered, though the bat area was substantial. We got a coveted table by the window with a view of the water, boats and the sunset. We started with an order of oysters, which looked amazing. I was definitely tempted, although I've recently sworn off oysters. Three of our group ordered redfish, two low country style and one Asian influenced. Another ordered a shrimp and scallop pasta that had andouille sausage and sounded New Orleans style. My own order was the scallops with sweet pea risotto over arugula. I absolutely moved mine. The risotto was so creamy and delicious. The scallops were perfectly seared and amazing. It was melt in your mouth great. Every single one of us was raving that it was the best seafood meal they'd had in ages. So I am jealous of my two friends who actually live in SSI and can come back again. LOL, I'll have to visit them again soon for some more Coastal Kitchen.

    Vodka Oysters
    Amy D.

    So delicious in a fresh atmosphere and excellent service. So many scrumptious seafood options from oysters to lobster and crab ravioli. One of our friends is allergic to seafood and they were super mindful to her needs. I highly recommend.

    peel shrimp
    Savannah L.

    The service was amazing and i want to start with that. They were quick and friendly and answered all our questions about the menu. we sat outside and it felt nice with a breeze from the water. i ordered the lobster ravioli and i was so excited. unfortunately i really disliked it and when the waitress noticed, she immediately asked if there was something else. I ended up ordering the blackened redfish and it was amazing!!

    Dirty oysters

    Me and a couple friends chose Coastal Kitchen to celebrate a birthday and had a 10/10 experience. Renesha took care of us giving friendly and attentive service ,and she even brought out the yummiest butter pecan pie with a lit candle for our birthday girl. The best view in town and the dirty oysters are a must try: raw oysters served with crema, caviar, shallots, and hot sauce. We had the best dinner thanks to Renesha!

    THE VIEW

    So great to have Coastal Kitchen back in business. Great food, super bar and an amazing location. The service was excellent and we can't wait to go back again soon. Try it out and you love it.

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    We're very happy you joined us and enjoyed our new updated look!

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    Appetizer to share. Great lobster nachos. Never disappoints. The new outside seating adds options overlooking the Frederica River.

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    6 months ago

    Best breakfast ever! Coastal Delight with breakfast potatoes and banana pudding pancakes

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    We're glad you had a good experience with us! Thanks for coming out!

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    Our server, Quiana, was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. The food was delicious!

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    Service was slow as they had just reopened but the food was good. The service people were very nice .

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    Ask the Community - Coastal Kitchen

    Do they have unlimited or bottomless mimosas for brunch?

    Yes

    Are you open Sundays for lunch?

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    Fiddlers

    Fiddlers

    4.3
    (392 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Overall Rating: 4.5 Atmosphere: 4.9 | Service: 5.0 | Food:…read more4.5 | Cocktails: 4.8 | Price Per Bite: 4.3 Well, when you walk in and get a guitar serenade of Lynyrd Skynyrd songs by the bar tender it's gotta be a great place. Next up, the waitress was super nice and attentive. We ordered the deep fried devil eggs...so yummy. The mule drink was mixed well. The burger, fries, cup of stew was also prepared very well. Pricing was good. Will stop back here again.

    If I could only recommend one restaurant on St. Simon's, it would be Fiddler's. This place has it…read moreall. Stellar cocktails, friendly service, great views, modern design aesthetic, and incredible food. My only gripe is that they do not take reservations, though even on a Friday night, I've been able to get seated within 20-30 minutes, and you can always grab a drink from the bar and hang out on the lawn while you wait. This most recent visit, I started with the seafood chowder, one of my favorite soups on the island. Creamy, hearty, with plenty of fish, shrimp, crab, and potatoes. Shared a crabcake with my girlfriend--another solid choice, with plenty of crab, not too heavy on the filling, and with a lovely remoulade. For mains, we both had the grilled redfish, a baked potato for me, and mixed veggies for her. Perfectly cooked pieces of fish with a nice crust on the outside while still being moist and tender. Dessert this time was the chocolate pie, which was quite nice, not being too heavy nor excessively sweet. Did I mention the cocktails? I'm a big fan of the smokey mango Fiddlerita (a mezcal take on the classic marg), and the saladito a close second (again, mezcal, but with a little honey and cayenne). The girlfriend enjoys the basil smash (hold the simple syrup, please). Previously, we've tried the artichoke dip, which is also fantastic, shrimp and grits (solid, but Reid's does it better), blackened tripletail over creamy leek sauce (a special, and special indeed), and the key lime pie (excellent). You really can't go wrong here.

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    Wolf Island Oyster

    Wolf Island Oyster

    4.0
    (125 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    So happy to see Wolf Island reopened! We had an amazing experience from start to finish. The food…read morewas absolutely delicious, especially the oysters -- absolutely AMAZING. The service was outstanding, and everyone was welcoming and attentive the entire time. The beautiful bar inside creates such a fun atmosphere, and the outdoor deck is incredible with plenty of space to relax and enjoy the view. It's the perfect spot for both large groups and small gatherings. There are so many great photo opportunities too! You can truly see the care and hard work that went into reopening this place. Highly recommend for anyone visiting St. Simons Island -- we'll definitely be back!

    Pleasant ambiance. Outdoor seating on the front and back of the restaurant. Wheelchair accessible…read morefor the main indoor dining area. Go for fresh raw oysters, St. James River, Louisiana, and sometimes Tybee Island farmed oysters. The steamed oysters were also tasty. It's great if you love extra large oysters that are larger than the saltines that come with them. Per the restaurant's website, Happy Hour is from 3 to 6 pm Sunday - Friday. They do take reservations and on busy weekends they are likely needed. Ask your server what is included in the Happy Hour. On the night (3/09/26) we were there the cost of individual oysters was $1.50 during Happy Hour. Service was pleasant and quick. We did have a reservation. The fried shrimp were jumbo-sized. They were tough and had to much breading.

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    Shrimp & Grits minus onions & peppers...very accommodating

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    Shrimp & Grits minus onions & peppers...very accommodating
    Barrier Island Brewing

    Barrier Island Brewing

    4.6
    (298 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    My friends and I stopped in at Barrier Island Brewing while we were visit St. Simon's. The first…read morethat 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.

    We stop every time we visit family here, this is our second trip this week…read more 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.

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    Coastal Kitchen - seafood - Updated July 2026

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