Very nice place. My wife and I stopped for dinner at Halyards since it was on our list of places that we wanted to try. We arrived for an early dinner and we're greeted by the hostess and bartender. Everyone was very welcoming and they offered us seating anywhere in the bar area. Even though we didn't have a reservation, we were offered seating in the dining room. Once we were seated, we ordered wine and the Apple, Pecan, and goat cheese salad (split in two plates). The server brought us both a very nice portion and we thoroughly enjoyed the salad as it was fresh and very tasty. My wife ordered the Shrimp and Grits which they are known for as being notable and I ordered the Seafood Pot Pie. The shrimp and grits were excellent with a heap of blackened shrimp over a flavorful Gouda course grits. The shrimp were cooked just right. The seafood pot pie had the blue crab bisque as the base and loaded with shrimp, white fish, salmon, and small scallops. It was topped with a puffed pastry square. The pot pie was also an excellent dish that I would definitely recommend. Next time I may come back for the crab bisque as an appetizer. This is a very nice place, with great atmosphere, and very friendly service. I would give it a 5.0 and recommend you try it. read more

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Had a last minute conflict with another restaurant reservation, came here on a last minute whim and everyone was so kind, on top of that some of the best service I've ever received in general. Food was 10/10, we got steak and seafood and it was some of the best I've ever had. I will 100% come back here. Halyards and all of their staff go above and beyond for their guests. Highly recommended! Chris was a great server and Camille was incredibly accommodating with our party. 10/10 across the board! read more

I've bombed them before for sorry presentations, but they have the best New England Clam Chowder down south.

We had such a great experience at Halyards as usual. We come for family dinners. From the moment we walked in, the service was attentive without being overbearing, everyone was friendly and welcoming, which really set the tone for the night. The food? Incredible. Every single dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated. The seafood was a standout, cooked perfectly. We had room for dessert! And it was yummy and beautifully plated. Highly recommend if you're on St. Simons Island and looking for consistently excellent food, top-notch service, and a relaxed, coastal vibe. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Went here for my friends 23rd birthday as a party of 7, all I can say is wow. The staff made our experience one of a kind and nothing short of amazing. We loved our server, Jason. He was so fun, helpful and friendly; he was 10/10 AMAZING!!! The food was really good, loved the calamari and fried pickle appetizer. I got the cioppino which was a nice tomato broth seafood dish, very good. Also the crème brûlée was one of the best i've had in a while, and paired with an affogato was perfection. Inside was nice, people dressed in business casual mainly. I would definitely highly recommend Halyards, even if it's just for Jason! read more

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Was not impressed. While food was pretty good was overpriced. For a higher end restaurant wine glasses were dirty. Had to send one back but newer ones were not very clean. Better go to Tramicis. read more

Halyards has been consistently great. After dining there on many occasions, I have found the service and the food to be excellent. Listening to the advice of the waitstaff will serve you well, as they seem to really know what is best on the menu and specials. The atmosphere is nice, but the tables can get tight for larger parties. I certainly plan to return. read more

This was one of the best meals my husband and I have had. We went on a Saturday night and it was very busy and we see why. The calamari was perfect and crab cake was delicious. Thanks for a great experience. The service was attentive yet brief read more

We made reservations for Halyards earlier in the week. When we arrived at the appointed time, we were directed to a booth adjacent to the entrance door. This spot was very drafty and cold every time diners entered or left the restaurant. Before ordering we asked the hostess if we could move to a less drafty booth or table. Unfortunately, we were told that this was not possible even though later arriving patrons were seated in these more desirable spots because "they have reservations". We had reservations too! read more

I sat at the bar on the suggestion of a buddy. The bartenders are incredible, and the service phenomena! The ribeye was absolutely amazing. Either the creme sauce or chocolate mouse (or combination there of) did me in. Haven't been that sick in a while. Owww. Not what I expected, but what can you do?. read more

We do enjoy most of our meals here, the service impeccable, the manager awesome, but we go there for the wine which is very well stocked and extensive, the appetizer of tuna tartar, and the steak along with specials. Why not give 5 stars ? simple bad or old tuna should never leave a kitchen ever. especially when the wine that the table ordered was close to $200 dollars. We had to send the tuna back, embarrassed as we were it was old and never should have been brought to our table, second if you are going to serve a $65 dollar steak don't drown it in a sauce similar to A1. Let the steak speak for itself especially if it's a bone in ribeye. As I said earlier it was still a wonderful meal made that much better by an awesome server named Katie I believe. read more

I had heard a lot of good things about this restaurant so I was eager to try it. First the inside is quite nice and while upscale doesn't overdo it. Tables are close and hearing other people's conversations was a bit annoying. Service was excellent. I ordered the crab soup and it was delicious- you could also tell that there was crab in it ( at some places you wonder). My husband had the wedge salad and according to him it was delicious and he loved the deviled egg on top. It was also very filling which is why I went with the soup. I ordered the flounder on a bed of couscous and veggies with a Peruvian pepper sauce. Fish was perfectly cooked and I really enjoyed it however I did wish there was more of the sauce as it needed it. The yellow fin tuna my husband ordered was perfectly seared and served with diced avocado and yucca fries?- not exactly positive if they were fries or not-but he said they were good. Tuna - he let me have a bite- was cooked perfectly and I loved the diced avocado and the sauce. My husband wanted a bit more sauce and while he thoroughly enjoyed it- he thought it was overpriced compared to other places. It is not my favorite place in Saint Simon's but it is very good and I know I will be returning. read more

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Excellent wine and whisky selection, the crab bisque was wonderful!! We'll be back. Excellent bartenders.

Halyards is conveniently located across the street from the St. Simmons cinema making it a perfect location for a date night. The dining area offers an upscale atmosphere with a spacious dining room and separate bar area. Because of its size, the restaurant can get a bit noisy. The menu changes frequently and offers an array of seafood and meat options although no main dish options for vegetarian guests. Online menu may not be representative of actual offerings at the time of your visit. Our biggest disappointment with Halyards was the level of service and inaccuracy of dish description. With respect to the wait staff, despite their assertion of being well-versed in the menu, we found our waiter to lack familiarity with dish ingredients, which can be problematic for individuals, such as I, with food allergies. Additionally, the descriptions noted on the menu were not representative of what was actually served to us. With that being said, our dishes were both prepared to our liking. For this visit, we opted for the flounder, blakes mushrooms, and the arugula salad. The chèvre was missing from the arugula salad and the mushrooms were served without the egg and bacon as noted on the menu. The flounder was perfectly cooked and the lemon sauce was perfectly balanced to brighten the dish. With that being said, we enjoyed our meal and would return. Be sure to make reservations as the dining room fills up most weekends read more

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Food is fabulous Service is excellent Ambience is great Love the tuna tartare appetizer Fried chicken is reminiscent of my dearly departed southern granny and the pimento cheese grits are DIVINE read more

"Simply the Best" Went for dinner with my wife on October 16th, 2023. Our dinner reservation was at 6:15PM we walked in at 6:00 PM and were immediately led to our table. Our waitress Kristen L (big shout out) walked up to our table and took our adult beverage order. She had the bar make up two drinks that were not on their menu. Both of our drinks were perfect. Our appetizers consisted of: Bread service and pork potstickers. Both were delicious. Our main entrées: where Seared Atlantic Flounder & Seared Blacken Grouper. Both were cooked to perfection!!! Our desserts were one Affogato and Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding. A great way to end our meal. Halyards is now on at the top of our list!!! read more

We had dinner there and were disappointed. We had eaten there last year, April 2024, and it had been delicious. Everything was very flavorful. This year, not so much. I had the catch of the day, flounder, done with rice and black beans, cajun style. It was supposed to be blackened with lively spices. It was mushy and flavorless, nothing blackened about it. We were disappointed in the appetizer offerings. Last year we had a flavorful shrimp spring roll. There was nothing that interesting this year. We had Coconut Shrimp which was ok. Romaine ceasar salad was again, bland. The ambiance is nice, the waiter was fine. The food was so different it made me wonder if the business had new ownership. read more

We had a five star, excellent dinner here. Reservations are a must. We started with a shared appetizer of roasted oysters. A half dozen with an anchovy garlic butter with bread crumbs. I got their shrimp and grits. This was the best version I've ever had. There were a lot of sizable local shrimp along with andouille sausage on top of perfectly cooked grits. The very creamy sauce over it all was delicious. Mmmm mmm good. My husband had the southern fried chicken. The portion was large enough for three people! The chicken was cooked through and was lightly seasoned and coated in a light batter. It was served over pimento cheese grits, fried green tomatoes and spinach. He absolutely loved it. Service was commensurate with the upscale locale. The food sublime. I'd highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Great Food and Service. Party of two or large group. Always a good experience. Great choice!! read more

#goodfood #goodfun #spoilyourself #appetizers yummy @halyards is always consistently good food ambiance service you make it it's #happy Surprisingly could get in at the bar earlier on a busy holiday weekend Enjoy time with friends and ideal just a little early that we were able to treat ourselves to fun last minute #thanks #davesnyder for all your effort in the #goldenisles on #stsimonsisland read more

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Halyards made for a wonderful date night dinner during our April visit for a local wedding. The ambience and atmosphere is a bit upscale, and the service certainly reflects so. We found our server Gina to be extremely respectful, helpful, and courteous. We indulged quite a bit, enjoying espresso martinis, margaritas, and whiskey sours. The espresso martinis were delicious and strong, while the other beverages offered a nice twist so we didn't over caffeinate. The other beverages didn't stand out quite as much as the espresso martinis, but were still really good. The roasted oysters were delightful, and weren't too big in size in the batch/season we received. There was loads of flavor with the garlic and butter. We also ordered the crab bisque without hesitation which was creamy and full of flavor. We split the teriyaki glazed salmon belly which was a special. Don't miss out on this if it is offered! The salmon just absolutely melts away in your mouth with a nice touch of teriyaki. Finally, how we could not get creme brulee to wrap things up. It's my wife's favorite and did not let us down! If you're looking for a date night in the local St. Simons area, Halyards is your spot. read more

Halyards Restaurant - Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Belly, Whiskey Sour, Margarita - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

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We make certain to stop here every time we come to St Simon's. Gluten free items for the wife are all excellent. Service was excellent last time. Always busy with the local folks. read more

Terrific dinner! Tuna tartare was on point, with a little kick. Crab bisque was phenomenal. Creamy, chunky, flavorful. Fried chicken was excellent too. Crispy and juicy. I don't know if you'll find a better dinner spot in SSI. read more

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Recommended. This restaurant stands among a trio of eateries -- Tramici -- La Plancha -- Halyards, all the creation of the same owner on St. Simons Island. The price point for brunch was in line with other breakfast/brunch eateries in the area. We stopped as a group of three for Sunday brunch. All among us enjoyed each dish as cited below. McIntosh Shrimp and Grits: A tasty combination covered with a chili cheddar sauce, peppers, with two fried eggs, prepared to your liking, on top: $16 French toast with fruit on the side: $9 The three egg veggie omelette: $13 The smoke salmon scramble: $16 Consider this place for dinner. It's sister eateries are also top shelf places to eat along the Georgia coast. If you follow our reviews here and on TripAdvisor you'll note we think the prices for what you get at restaurants along the Georgia Coast are too high. Many owners have diluded themselves they're offering New York quality with New York prices. Most don't. Usually it's just the New York price. But we make an exception with these restaurants. The quality is there. read more

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Dined here for Valentine's Day and had a wonderful night. Our server was super sweet and all the food was delicious! The carbonara mushroom side was phenomenal! I normally am not a big mushroom fan but these were great, I highly recommend. read more

Very fresh and tasty food on the island! Our waiter, Thomas, was very informative and provided outstanding service. We visited the restaurant to taste/experience the food for a potential caterer for our wedding on SSI. Looks like we found a winner (if available when we plan)! read more

We went to celebrate a graduation, made a reservation, got seated quickly! Great food, great ambiance! The service from our server could have been better. I recommend the desserts & Arnold Palmer! read more

This was a flawless dining masterpiece. The elegant atmosphere set the mood for a very nice evening meal. We ordered the Tuna Tartar appetizer along with the Special Cevice as appetizers. Both were remarkable, and the use of fresh plantain chips with the ceviche added some new flavoring. Our dinners were Shrimp & Grits and Grilled Flounder over almond wild rice. This was my 3rd South Georgia Shrimp & Grits entree that I've eaten in the past week and a half, and I like this one the best. A lighter cream sauce made it more enjoyable to taste all the other flavors. My wife's grilled flounder helped show her how much better good, grilled fish can be versus fried. And she added a nice side order of grilled asparagus. We finished with pecan pie a la mode and Chocolate mousse. They were perfect. Al did a great job as our server, and we will be back. read more

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Best place on the island by far! World class food, amazing drink selection, spectacular wine selections bar none! My family loves it! The wait staff is super professional and kind! They become like family! read more

Great serve, delicious food. We highly recommend this restaurant with friendly stuff and overall good food. They have good selection of wines and cocktails to choose from. We had the crab bisque 5/5, fried green tomatoes 5/5, the stir fry veggies, noodles and shrimp 5/5, roasted oysters 4/5, the daily special fish 3/5 ( the only thing I would change is, I did tell the server that we didn't like the fish because it was lacking flavor, and he left it on our table and billed us for the dish), we had cream cheese cake for dessert. read more

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A great find on sea Island. We were taking my mother out to celebrate our family get together. The Halyards was recommended by the boat captain of our earlier fishing trip. Great service with wonderful recommendations. I had the Cioppino. One of my favorite dishes and they do a great job of it here. My GF had the filet, which was cooked perfectly and was an excellent cut, very tender. Of the six of us that ate, all were very happy with the service and meals. Great wine selection, Great food & even better service. read more

Usually enjoy but tonight, service was lacking Things we ordered never got served, drinks without cocktail napkins, refills not done and overall felt like it was an off night there. Might not return it just didn't feel like a nice restaurant. Disappointed read more

Visiting a friend in town and made a reservation for this place for breakfast on open table. We didn't need a reservation when we got there, but always good to make one just in case. This place was fantastic! Great service with a friendly waiter. Food was amazing! I got the chicken biscuit that had pimento cheese and bacon on it along with the home fries as my side. Very generous portions and I was unable to finish my food. I would happily come eat here again the next time I'm in the area. #bhamfoodguy read more

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Service was exceptional We went twice there in 2 weeks Food high quality and fairly priced Well run operation read more

Always a great experience. They also catered my wedding and the food was fabulous. Thank you halyards!

I searched restaurants in SSI over Labor Day. This restaurant was highly rated and one that I hadn't heard of before. I made a reservation for 4. The food was delicious, the wine selection was phenomenal, and the service was superb. It is now my favorite restaurant on the island. If you haven't been to Halyard's yet, you're missing out! read more

Halyards Restaurant - Seared Yellowfin Tuna - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

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We ate at the bar because we did not have a reservation and seats were available, but this did not change the experience. The bartender was really nice, helpful with the menu and made a great cocktail. I ordered a salad with grilled shrimp added and unfortunately he brought the wrong salad. it took a bit to get his attention but once we did he offered to bring the right salad. the next salad came and still not what I ordered. it was good but not what I ordered. I will go back but I'll make sure they are clear on my order. read more

I would consider this restaurant more of a fancy dining experience in St. Simons Island. Our table tried about one of each dish on the menu and were pleasantly pleased with everything!! We started with appetizers of bread and calamari. Bread is always nice to start with but I don't know I would recommend the calamari. It was more fried and not as much meat as I would have hoped for. Other than that, the entrees were amazing. The ramen noodle dish was surprisingly delicious and very flavorful! Steak was perfectly cooked and tender. The salmon was very good and comes with a delicious lime sauce. I wouldn't recommend the risotto unless you are a really big fan of mushrooms. The pork chop was also good, very big portion! The shrimp and grits may have been my favorite entree! Perfectly cooked and delicious side of grits. As for dessert, you really can't go wrong. The pecan pie is good, chocolate mousse was to die for and the vanilla creme brûlée was also perfect!! The wait for the food to come out did seem abnormally long, but understandable during COVID times. read more

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First class all the way. I enjoyed the calamari app and catfish dinner. The green tomato tartar sauce was amazing. Apple crisp for dessert. Lovely service, lovely atmosphere. read more

My dinner had no seasoning whatsoever. My husband's chicken was dry and our guest only ate half her salmon as it was dry. However, our server was very attentive and knowledgeable. read more