Southern Palace

What an amazing find in Statesboro. A fish market that sells fresh seafood and will cook your…read morepurchase for a few dollars more. We had the tilapia and shrimp combo with fries. Yes, it was fried, but not greasy. What a shame to find this hidden gem the night before my daughter is moving back home. If you are reading this, and in the Statesboro area, look no further for a place to eat.

Great boiled shrimp, fresh, and fried oyster dinner was plenty of food. Was packaged well for take…read moreout and staff very friendly. Love their variety of seafood with reasonable prices. Will be back!

The whole store pretty much

Single serving or low country boil and half eaten pound of jumbo shrimp

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Gnats Landing

4.1(214 reviews)

0.7 mi

This used to be Archibalds back in the day. Switched over about 15 years ago. We've seen this place…read moremany times but it was always packed. In town for FFW at GSU and saw rooftop patio looked empty so we swung on in. Not a ton of parking unless you park in lot adjacent to them. However, lots of seating options! Outdoor covered seating, rooftop covered seating and indoor. It was pretty packed down below but we grabbed 2 rooftop bar seats up top. From there, everything was perfect. Honestly, this place was the best I've eaten at EVER in the 'Boro. 5 stars on atmosphere, food, view and service. We opted for brunch menu but did the pretzel appetizer with beer cheese. The beer cheese was thicker than normal but good. I did the French toast burger with fried okra. Daaayum, tasted like a fluffy McGriddle but much larger! I could barely finish it. GET THE LEE'S SAUCE FOR DIPPING! It's like the Zax sauce but with more tang and kick. We accompanied our meal with a pitcher of electric lemonade (a Statesboro staple, going back to the days of Wild Wings & Dick's Dawg House). The entire experience was like "The Run" by AP (no, not the runs ).

The service at this place was excellent. Lots of variety on the menu with some interesting options…read more However, the food was nothing crazy, it was good but I have had better. Definitely probably one of the better restaurants in the area though. The Diet Coke was really good. The fried okra was not. Well priced for the food. The restaurant lives up to its name as there are a lot of gnats. Once the staff turned the fans on it was not as bad. My chicken parm sandwich was good, but probably wouldn't order it again and would stick with more classic options. Good casual place in the area though that does the trick for a good price.

Laid Back atmosphere. Great food .

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Hueys

4.1(16 reviews)

0.1 mi

Staff: Host was courteous and helpful. She even asked where would we like to sit. Nice. Our…read morewaitress disappeared oddly but we were very fortunate that another quickly stepped in and was very helpful. Anna gave us some brief detail about the menu such as what's in Corn Maque Choux and made a suggestion about which cocktail was for dessert. Another big plus (especially here in the Boro) is the manager visited every table. Big points for all three minus the one that was supposed to be our waitress. Ambiance/Decor: It's a diner so it's a bit loud. But it was comfortable, this is Statesboro and I was still in my gym clothes so it was enjoyable. Cute bar. But I do wish for more noise softening. Food n drink: Nice cocktail list and robust for a small place. Grasshopper cocktail was good and perfect for after dinner cocktail. Fried Green Tomatoes appetizer was very good. Pasta Jambalaya was very good. I wasn't a fan of Fish Platter that I requested to be blackened. It was way too blackened in my opinion. The sides seemed over processed but I ate most of it.

100000000/10 ALWAYS…read more My husband & I had brunch here after celebrating our 1st Anniversary of being married and we try to go as often as we can! It holds a special place in our hearts!

Kitchen area. Love that the two waitresses hammed it up for the pic.

Diner eating area

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The Saucy Shrimp

4.0(199 reviews)

1.7 mi

Takeout only right now (July 2020). Super easy experience, and the food was hot and delicious when…read morewe got home and enjoyed it. Easy walk-up window, and door prepared within ten minutes of hanging up the phone. Fried Shrimp, Fish, and fries - all very good.

Popped in for a lunch for two and found some fish and chips! The environment was super chill, not…read morevery busy at the time. Although it was good, the fish could've been crispier. Extra star because the portions are HUGE. Also extra star for our nice waitress, Josie. She brought out a sample of new grits the cook was whipping up, too, and that was a delicious snack while we scoured the menu. What I ordered: - fish basket

Signage

Cold platter of shrimp and fries

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Northside Seafood Market

4.4(7 reviews)

1.1 mi

The prices are great and the food is even better. I got the half pound shrimp with fries…read more Definitely a 10 out of 10!

I've used this business several times and have never been disappointed the food is always great and…read morethey also offer military discount which is a plus for veterans like myself highly recommend this business

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Uncle Shug's on Main

3.7(9 reviews)

0.6 mi

They have CUT the menu items to almost nothing.. the used to be the only place to get chicken…read moregizzards. Now they don't sell them....

This place is managed well! Always the best customer service and the food is always hot and…read moredelicious. Absolutely the best fried chicken strips I've ever had. And the sauces are perfect!

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BBQ, fries, Mac & cheese, green beans

Ocean Galley Seafood

3.5(46 reviews)

1.2 mi

Food: Great seafood (Cooked and fried) and some other options…read more Service: extremely polite service! Always same welcoming and great bar of excellence. Ambiance: dated even for Statesboro standards. But it's clean and does well on safety standards. Many really really love this place and then others don't like it at all. General rule is if you're over 65, you'll love it. If under 65, it's a toss up.

Good good, good prices. Or go to. Great service although a recent not good health inspection makes…read moreme hope they clean up.

Fried Green Tomatoes and Sea Petals. All fried up

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Red Claw Juicy Seafood & Bar

2.5(17 reviews)

1.1 mi

It was a typical seafood boil place. It wasn't the best I have had it wasn't the worst either…read morethough.We were missing the hush puppies from our order.The service was ok nothing to complain about nor write home about. We did a pick up order so I can't tell you much about the ambiance. I wouldn't go back on my own but I would go back if someone else picked to go there.

Party of 8 sat down at 205 PM. We were sat down promptly and given menus. Now I know my story is…read moreonly one side. But having 4 other tables occupied in the entire restaurant might have been a strain on the staff. We waited until 230 PM before we realized that no one wanted to wait on us. Not sure if the over whelming presence of a party of 8 was menacing to the staff or the mere fact of looking busy was enough. This restaurant has some serious issues with their staff.

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Bull and Barrel Steakhouse

4.7(142 reviews)

0.4 mi

We had an amazing dinner. The service was friendly and attentive. Every bite was perfect. The…read moremushroom bruschetta was a fabulous start. Our family all have very different tastes and we all loved our entrees: salmon, chicken pasta, steak, and lamb. Really beautiful space, somehow comfortable and elegant at the same time. We were so excited for the desserts that we started eating before we took the pics!

Tip: I highly recommend making a reservation!…read more I recently visited Bull & Barrel after hearing from several friends that it's a must-try, and I decided to switch up our usual date night routine from downtown Savannah. I'm glad I made a reservation, as the restaurant was quite busy! The modern decor was lovely, and our server was phenomenal--so attentive and friendly. We started with the complimentary garlic bread, which was absolutely delicious. I could have eaten an entire loaf! For my main course, I ordered the center cut filet ($52). I requested it medium, but it came out more medium-well. While the flavor was good, the steak was a bit salty and dry. The loaded mashed potatoes, however, were delightful and offered a generous portion. My husband chose the romano crusted chicken pasta dish. We were both surprised that it lacked a sauce, instead it had a dry cheese mixture in the pasta. For dessert, we enjoyed the vanilla bean crème brûlée, which was very tasty! So why 4 stars? I felt that the meal was overpriced for what it was. I've had much nicer steaks downtown for a lower price.

Inside - The Place! Nice ambiance!

Crème brûlée

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Coconut Thai Cuisine

4.0(181 reviews)

0.7 mi

One of the best places in GA to eat at! Every time I go, the staff is always super friendly,…read moretalkative, and overall great. Every time I go in with my boyfriend, they know our order by heart. The food is always so good, with my favorite being the massaman curry and basil fried rice. The drinks are bomb too! The place is decorated very beautifully, I highly recommend taking some inspiration from the wall decor. I went to GSU for 4 years for my undergrad, and the last two have been spent there. If I had known about it sooner, I would've been there. Anytime someone asks where they should eat dinner that night, I always recommend Coconut Thai. They have added karaoke nights as well as college nights too! Overall, this place holds a special place in my heart, and I miss it a lot already. Everything about this place is a 10/10. After I got my undergrad degree, they gave us an ice cream to give us good faith and luck on our endeavors. This is the kind of place that I want to share with everyone.

Ordered for pickup through their website for later in the day -- significantly cheaper than…read moreDoorDash, and it was ready right on time with text updates along the way. Food was hot and fresh at pickup. That said, the Pad Thai and Pad See Ew weren't quite what I expected. They actually tasted pretty similar to each other -- mine (Pad Thai) leaned more peanut-forward and tamarind-heavy, his (Pad See Ew) was sweeter with more fish sauce. I'm used to a more orange-hued Pad Thai, but this version was darker, sweeter, and nuttier than I typically like. I did order it hot and gluten free -- appreciated that GF is an option on most dishes, or clearly labeled -- and there was some spice to it, though I could've handled more heat. The Pad See Ew was also very pale compared to the darker, soy-based sauce I'm used to at other spots. Mango sticky rice was the best part of the meal, though I prefer it with a thick coconut cream sauce on top so the rice isn't as dry -- the mango itself was great. Overall, it's fine if you just want to scratch a Thai food itch, but I've had better elsewhere and probably wouldn't go out of my way to order again.

Bar area

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Coconut Thai Cuisine is located in College Plaza. I took this photo on Thanksgiving Night 2025.

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Cara Z.

246

10 years ago

This is the only Chinese place id ever eat from. I'm b From NJ. I'm born and raised in Jersey and also lived in South Florida. I know good. I moved to South Georgia temporarily. The food sucks. Omg. Horrible. This is literally the only good food... and it's great Chinese! If I were back up North, I'd still order here. I sat in to wait in in my food. Had a drink, and she served me tried noodles with duck sauce in the house. It was clean. I was really surprised. I used to get delivered by orient express, but I had a bug in my food. read more

Jennifer H.

427

8 years ago

I order from them all the time. They are extremely nice and always remember who I am.

Richard A.

11 years ago

Average food and service. There are better Chinese Restaurants in town.

Ariana W.

11 years ago

Delicious Food, but they do not deliver anymore.

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