This little, local restaurant is about 35 miles west of Savannah and not far from Pooler area. A person I'd met at a seafood market recommended it, as good food and pleasant employees. She was correct. My oyster stew was 'like Mom used to make and had a generous portion of oysters. The shrimp was perfectly prepared, for those preferring fried. It was in a very small 'mall' of just a couple businesses and was difficult to see. It is located near Parker's, which helped. I enjoyed the local ambiance with obviously frequent customers. There was no wait, since I prefer eating about 1-3, the food was fresh and hot, and the waitress was pleasant. I think the owner served my stew. ;) This is definitely a casual, no frills, local restaurant with good food. I wasnt disappointed. read more

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The shrimp was frozen, fried hard no flavor,Baked potato , fried hard no fluffiness and the fried flounder was fried hard and curled up and didn't seem to be flounder (very thin). Hush puppies fried very crispy. Service ok. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!! read more

Inconspicuous little seafood dive with great service and a laid-back atmosphere. Our waitress was attentive and super sweet with the kids, keeping drinks full and bringing plenty of sauces. The fried shrimp was perfectly crisp and tender, and the kids loved their meals too. The Low Country Boil to-go wasn't exactly traditional but still tasty. The bathrooms were clean, though the place could use a little updating. Overall, it was a great spot to relax with friends, and we'd definitely come back! read more

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sandra's Seafood Restaurant, and it was an absolute treat. The seafood was fresh and perfectly seasoned, and the staff made us feel right at home. From the buttery lobster to the crisp, golden fried shrimp, every dish was a highlight. Definitely a place I'll return to for great food and a cozy atmosphere! Follow my IG account for Curated Google Maps list for brunch, happy hours, rooftops, parks, wineries & more in the DMV area: @yourdmvbestie read more

the staff was friendly and knew the locals by name. food was delicious...comparable to any place which serves fried seafood. someone in our group had the deviled crab and said it was the best deviled crab ever second only to his mom's deviled crab. read more

On 3/1/24 we had party of 5, long story short food and service was horrible and only 3 tables seated! Our food was cold and hushpuppies were hard as golf balls. Yes we paid our bill! Never again! read more

Good 'old fashioned cooking. However, perhaps not the place for you if you have COVID mask concerns. We've had both vaccinations, so we felt fairly comfortable with the lack of masks.... Both the food & service are good! Sandra's is certainly not fancy, but the portions are huge & the food is tasty. The "small" grilled scallop dinner had 12 scallops that were nicely seasoned & came with two sides & delicious hush puppies. My husbands large fried flounder dinner was huge! A nice place for lunch or dinner while out antiquing in the area. read more

Sandra's Seafood Restaurant - Small scallop dinner - Seafood Near Me - Ellabell, Georgia

Ordered the light fried shrimp platter and it did not disappoint! Went with the potato salad and coleslaw for my sides since it came with 2 hush puppies already. The coleslaw was heavy on the Mayo, but still really good and the potato salad was tasty. The tarter sauce was delish! The patrons were locals and all knew each other, which was awesome. Everyone was friendly. read more

Sandra's Seafood Restaurant - Light fried shrimp platter with coleslaw and potato salad. - Seafood Near Me - Ellabell, Georgia

Fried shrimp dinner is yummy. Baked potato isn't always cooked soft enough but the green beans and good. I will order again.

Food and service is very good. I've eaten a few different things here at lunch and it has all been good. Service is very good and quick. Will definitely be going back. read more

Kind of smelled like a German cockroach infestation. We ordered drinks but I kept smelling that very distinct smell and told my husband we had to leave. We paid for our drinks and then went to the Parker's gas station down the street and ate delicious Mac n cheese and other stuff. The staff at Sandra's were really really nice. Idk but I have a super keen sense of smell and they definitely have or had roach infestation. Btw, this happened in early 2020 before the pandemic so they may have handled the problem by now. read more

Went here for lunch today because it was right off the highway. The restaurant was very busy for the size of it, and there was only one waitress on duty. Our waitress was nice and she did everything she could to give us good service. For my meal I got the large combo of fried oysters and grilled scallops. For my sides I got hush puppies, green beans, and a baked potato. The oysters were delicious but the scallops were a bit chewy and dry. The hush puppies were moist and crispy, but the other sides were very average. My dad got deviled crab and shrimp, and he gave me some of each. The deviled crab was excellent, and I would definitely get it again. I enjoyed everything I ate but the portions were very small, especially to be called the large size. Overall, it was a good meal, but not exactly worth 49$ for two people. read more

Sandra's Seafood Restaurant - "Large" fried oyster and grilled scallop combo with green beans, baked potato, and hush puppies. - Seafood Near Me - Ellabell, Georgia

Had the burger and onion rings, great. Saw the club, it looked good as well. Went during lunch rush hour on a Friday; under staffed, but she did well (1 person taking all orders and running the register). Definitely stop in when you can, it's good food. read more

We are fairly new to the area. We have eaten there several times and liked it. The last time was totally unacceptable. The shrimp were not deveined and the flounder was muschy! Seafood is not cheap so when you spend your money for a nice meal you expect it to be clean. I've never complained or asked for a refund . I will check the food next time before leaving with it. If I can find the need to return. read more

Great service and staff at this diner. The service was fast too. The food was ok. My fries were cold, charged extra for cheese on a fish sandwich and it wasn't "melted", just slapped on the bun. Portion size was good. Prices good. Expect to pay approx $35 (w/tip) for two people to have sandwiches for lunch. Ambiance is nothing special, just an old diner. read more

Stopped by for the first time yesterday. Having lived in the coastal area all my life I feel that I'm a good judge of seafood. Most reviewers say it's the best, however I don't think so. The batter fell off of my fried shrimp so I had a pile of greasy batter. The fried flounder was about the same, swimming in grease. I'll go back because I want to try the hamburger reviewers say is the best. Maybe it was just an off day, the cook, or something else. So I wont hit them too hard...I give 3 stars read more

The grilled shrimp salad is delicious! Service is friendly and fast, even during busy lunch time. read more

Sandra's Seafood Restaurant - Grilled shrimp salad. - Seafood Near Me - Ellabell, Georgia

Went to Sandra's seafood today for my husband's birthday dinner and he had oysters. They were tiny! Last time we were there the waitress went to the back and got him some big ones, they were awesome, however this time they were tiny and not so good! We will not be back. Hate it because it is amazing & fresh seafood & other food as well! read more

The food doesn't disappoint! The staff are very friendly and personable, it's a family-like atmosphere.

Great food, great service, super friendly staff. I always call in and pick up my food, so I can't speak on dining in experience. However, while waiting in line- everyone seated seems to be completely satisfied and happy. read more

Sucks. Avoid. Typical fast fried food in a restaurant setting. I think people say it's good bc it's the only thing they got around here and there's nothing else to compare it to. I had the shrimp, hushpuppies, and french fries. All tasted frozen... plenty of food thou, unfortunately I did not want to eat it and gave it to my dog. Very unsatisfied!! read more

This place gave my husband food poisoning. Also, read inspection scores and more than just 1 year. They smoke where in the kitchen and so much more. Go read inspection reports before you put this crap in your mouth. read more

Excellent service. Great food. What more can you ask for. Fried Chicken Wednesday is the best.

Best kept secret in Bryan County! Absolutely wonderful little restaurant! Friendly, courteous staff. Delicious food! Daily lunch specials are best home cooked style you will find. Highly recommend! read more

First time eating at Sandra's Seafood which is only two minutes off of i-16. Someone recommended this place and they let me know that the cheeseburgers are out of this world!! I got the fried shrimp dinner with FF and they were great. I tried the double cheeseburger and it was very good as well. The staff was very friendly. If you are traveling on i-16 and you need gas there is a gas station that semi trucks can stop and fuel up and it is walking distance from the gas station. If you are looking for great food and great service stop by and give this place a try. read more

From the moment you drive up, you'll think it's a hole in the wall country cooking restaurant. Well, it sorta is. But it's clean, friendly, relaxing, and the food is really good. Try it once, you may just go back. read more

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Good prices, good food. Definitely a nice little country location, and food. Service was super friendly, and the prices were fair. I will definitely be back. read more

Really, really good, fresh seafood. It is a hole in the wall but don't let that dissuade you. Hush puppies are amazing as well.

The hushpuppies are great! All the food we've had there has been really good, except the chicken fingers which were dry. Good service.

Small roadside diner with great seafood! Had the fried shrimp which was perfectly seasoned and fried. Huge tables, huge drinks! Friendly and efficient service. They fried hush puppies special for us in their non seafood fryer since one if our party has an allergy. Worth your time read more

Great shrimp cheeseburgers onion rings well...everything! Love this place. So lucky to have it so close to home!!!

Always good, friendly and plenty. Best fried shrimp around! We stop whenever we're in town (from Colorado :)

This may be a long post, but it's well deserved. I will also be posting this review on every social media platform this company is apart of. Not only is the host AND owner rude, they completely lack the necessary social skills to successfully run a business. We arrived at 11 and ordered a simple frog leg meal and steak sandwich meal...45 MINUTES later (and after multiple coworkers of ours had gotten their orders before us) we finally got barely done frog legs and the most pitiful shaved steak sandwich we have ever tried to eat. Yes, at this point we are pissed because at least 5 groups of families had come in AFTER us and had gotten all of their food. We then called and talked to the host whom then caught an attitude AFTER trying to cover her ass by making excuses for the kitchen. She then handed the phone to the owner who was equally as rude with just as many excuses. Even with my frog legs being frozen (which they shouldn't be because well...it's on the menu to be cooked) they don't take 45 minutes to defrost and fry ( I'd know because it's my favorite and I literally cook them all the time, frozen and defrosted). We got back to work only for the food to just be BARELY done and unseasoned to trash perfection. We will NEVER and I mean EVER go back here and we will be taking all the menu's posted at our job site and throwing them away so no one else has to deal with this unprofessional excuse for a restaurant. read more

I drive all over the US and this is the kind of gem I love to find. It is a small building with a very friendly staff. Feels like a home town place. The seafood is fresh and hand breaded or grilled or sauteed and is excellent. It looks popular enough, full at 12:45. A great alternative to Interstate fare. Not fancy but very good. Serves lunch and dinner. read more

Not fancy. But, it's clean and has great food and even better service. We enjoy seeing the great employees each week as much as we enjoy the food. They seem to love their job and the customers. A Gem in North Bryan County. read more

Great food. Friendly service. Hush puppies are fantastic. Try the seasoned grilled shrimp. You won't be sorry you stopped here. Portions, while not generous, were average for seafood restaurants. read more