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Sandbridge Island Restaurant

3.3 (175 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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SANDBRIDGE ISLAND RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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Divey
Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed

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Barbara P.

It really was the lack of service for me. This restaurant is really in a convenient location to the beach. However, I waited for about 10 plus minutes in the bar area and wasn't addressed. I had to stop the busboy to ask for a menu and seat myself on the other side, I then ordered the pizzas with the one who seated me. About 5 minutes later the waitress came by and asked what I wanted, I told her that I had already ordered with the young man and she stated well he can't take orders... I was really uncomfortable but hunger won out and I waited patiently for my 2 slices of cheese pizza. Overall the pizza was just what I needed and for $4 for 2 slices you can't beat that. I wouldn't go back there unless extremely hungry and that was the only place around.

Seafood Sampler
James G.

Great food and service, but it was hot inside and there were flies everywhere. I got the fried seafood sampler, which included shrimp, clams, fish, and crab cake, served with potatoes and squash. The squash was surprisingly a standout. Absolutely fabulous. The shrimp, clams, and fish were all perfect. The crab cake was not good. Overcooked, and had only finely shredded crabmeat and too much filler. Overall, I was happy with the food. 4/5. Our waitress was quick, attentive, and friendly. 5/5. The inside of the restaurant was hot. Their AC just couldn't keep up, and we were sweating profusely the entire time. Tables were close together and crowded. Decor was nice. There were also a LOT of flies inside the restaurant. I spent the entire time swatting them off of me. 2/5 for ambiance / atmosphere. Overall, it was a good meal with good service. But the close quarters, heat, and flies kept it from being truly excellent.

Crab cakes and fish were delicious
Ashley S.

Delicious food!!! Definitely will be coming back! Really fast service as well, food came out quick and hot.

Spinach salad
Alison M.

I honestly have probably walked past this spot 200x and always assumed it was just a deck associated with the nearby Sandbridge Market and didn't realize it was a stand-alone restaurant and bar. My husband and his parents have come to Sandbridge a bunch of times since he's moved in with me and they have been here probably 5x now and raved about it. So I came with them last weekend after a day at the beach. I loved it! It's much larger than expected with a big bar area and some merch for sale (t shirts and sweaters) and two small arcade games. Then, there is a larger seating area with a fireplace and open window to the kitchen where the food comes out. They have a small patio facing Sandbridge just steps away to the dunes. Beautiful view and live music some nights and weekends with sunshades. We sat inside bc it was raining a bit and our server was fantastic. Very attentive and friendly and super fast with every request. We all split several things and tried a few slices of pizza, a quesadilla, a burger, steamed shrimp and a spinach salad. Everything was out quickly and everything was quick and delicious. Steamed shrimp were phenomenal. We order those everywhere we go and these were amazing. My mother-in-law is a tough customer on restaurants and she loves it. She's had the veggie burger and a sandwich or two and likes those as well. The pizza was really really good. Served by the slice as well so that's perfect if you want something quick to take to the beach or have before you head home. Highly recommend. I can see this will be a spot we come often!

Donuts
Stacy W.

This was a cool little store. We heard their donuts were amazing so we made the trek out here to get some. It was crappy weather outside so we lucked out with there being any donuts left when we got there. The donuts are bigger than the average bear. We got a box, but there's no way you can fit 12 in there. We managed to fit 10 of them, but definitely had to squish them in there. They were good. I wouldn't say they were the best I've ever had. I wouldn't make a special trip down here to get them either, but if I'm in the area and craving a donut I might swing by. We looked around the store to see what else they had and they have a little bit of everything. They had cake mixes, sandwiches, fancy cheeses, snack foods, drinks, etc. It's like a mini grocery store. I could def see where this would be helpful all the way out here in sandbridge. I'd def come back for some beach snacks. I saw some dill pickle ranch chips that caught my eye too. Cute store and the lady working was super friendly.

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Jessica Z.

Pretty good food. Might be a bit overpriced but overall not bad. I would recommend sticking to the raw bar items if you're looking for seafood. The crab dip was good!

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Food was pretty good, hush puppies were so yum. Nice quick place to go and eat after being at the beach all day.

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Great service and vibe! Food was great too! A great place to unwind after a day of island touring - right on marina .

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Stellar service, great food and at very affordable prices. The servers hustled and were friendly as heck. A must to go to.

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