Don't let the outside fool you. It did me last year, but this year we went ahead and tried it. Sundae Cafe is wedged between a liquor store and a convenience store, this is apparently a thing on Tybee island. What you find inside is a nicely appointed restaurant with a beautiful long bar which we highly recommend you eat at. Our bartender Christy was amazing. But more about her later, right now I will talk about the food. We started with the margarita scallops, which was chunks of seared scallops soaked in margarita on toasted wonton chips with a black bean corn, salsa and drizzle with a local aioli, YUM! We also had their fried green tomatoes, which came with apricot horseradish sauce and aoli. Kiki had the catch of the day, which was a grilled piece of grouper atop mediterranean couscous and a medley of mediterranean vegetables. I had the prime rib, which came with lobster Chili Churri butter and a brandy peppercorn sauce. Both entrees were amazing. Now back to our bartender Christie. To say that she wears many hats is an understatement. She greeted us when we sat at the bar, by the way, did I mention that you can reserve seats at the bar? She described the menu items in a way that you only expect to find from a waiter in the finest restaurants in the world. She addressed any and all allergy issues relating to these dishes all the while she is making drinks for patrons at the bar as well as handling the service bar for all the patrons in the restaurant. Without missing a beat, she takes our order.Buses plates from other customers and continues to make drinks for everybody in the restaurant. At this point I think I told her her new nickname should be the Flash. At one point during our dinner, we saw her serve a bottle of wine to another couple at the end of the bar. Her presentation was that of a full wine sommelier with pouring a taste for approval while showing the label of the bottle as she waited for the customers approval then pouring the glasses after approval was given. List of hats: Bartender Bar Back Waiter Sommelier Entertainer Influencer to a new generation of food service, people on Tybee island. ( She babysat the owner of Bubba Gumbo's.) Lest I forget she is also the General Manager of the restaurant. She is someone that I would like to call friend after meeting her once and eating at her restaurant only once. read more

Our first time here, heard a lot about this restaurant so checking it out. It's also my wife's sister 75th birthday. Started with some bread, a scallop appetizer and salad which was pretty good. Our main dishes are spectacular, the flavors are amazing, best prime rib I have ever had, complements to the chef's. For dessert we had Banana pudding cheese cake. Melissa our waitress was excellent, knew her specials, friendly and professional kept up with us and made sure we had what we needed. The atmosphere is great, not a large dining room but it is a beautiful restaurant. The only thing when at capacity it is loud, so it is at times hard to hear your own conversation. I (we) highly recommend this restaurant when on Tybee Island, The restaurant is open till 9:00pm so make a reservation. read more

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Second time at Sundae Cafe and it was amazing again! Crystal was our server. The service was above and beyond. First had the oyster daufuski as an appetizer. So good. I had fried shrimp with boiled peanuts succotash and sweet potato casserole and my husband had the pistachio crusted tuna with broccoli and garlic mashed potatoes. So fresh and delicious. Don't let the location steer you away for this place. Best Restaurant on Tybee Island! read more

Was looking forward to this dinner reservation and was disappointed. Was seated in the traffic flow for wait staff that was not comfortable, Never got our appetizer plates cleared when entree was served had to ask for water, crab cakes were promoted to have minimum filler and filler was all I had. I thought I saw a piece of crab that ended up being onion.. We have no reason to ever return, to many options in Savannah to choose here. DDD needs to reconsider...3Star is really to many.. read more

What a great dinner! Menu and presentation was over the top and unexpected for simple beach town Tybee Island. Jules, our waitress was awesome...we will for sure be eating there again. read more

We came here the first night we were on island to celebrate my husband's birthday. I'd made reservations for dinner an online several weeks in advance. I was a bit disappointed to be given a tiny two-top table as there were several other couples seated at 4-tops and enough other open tables when we arrived early for our reservation. The menu had some interesting items, but they were out of (or down to the last one) of a couple items. Plus there were a few added nightly specials on the blackboard. I was surprised that haddock was the fresh catch fish of the day as I'd always thought of it as a northern fish. They start you out with a couple biscuits and peach jam for the table. We decided to share an order of fried green tomatoes to start. There were 3 slices topped with dollops of creamy cheese on the plate. They were good. After that, I had a lobster tail along with a side of skillet potatoes. My husband had a crab cake appetizer. Both were just okay. He said there was a lot of filler (60/40) in the crab cake. For dessert, we shared a slice of lemon cake with lemon curd dressing. The waitress brought it to the table with a lit candle as it was my husband's birthday. The cake was very good. This had been touted as the best fine dining option on island. It was good -- with an innovative menu -- but not comparable to other cities' fine dining establishments. We were still glad that we came to try them. read more

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My wife picked this place to celebrate my birthday dinner. Reportedly the best restaurant on Tybee Island. Nestled in between a Liquor store and Convenience store, this place is charming and upscale inside. We were seated at a small two top and our server was there with water and menus right away. After looking over the beverage menu I saw one of my go to NZ Sauvignon Blanc wines, White Haven, and ordered a glass. We shared an order of Fried Green Tomatoes with Goat cheese which was three thick slices of green tomato with warm goat cheese which was delicious. I ordered a Jumbo Lump Crab Cake appetizer as my main and my wife had a lobster tail. The Crab cake was good with a 60:40 Crab:filler. The Lemon Cake with Lemon curd, strawberries and whipped cream (and a candle) was enjoyable. Thank you for a lovely birthday dinner! read more

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Food was good, if not healthy, but the ambience leaves much to be desired. Set in Strip shopping mall between a liquor store and a convenience store. read more

My absolute favorite shrimp tacos! The food here is so good. The restaurant isn't huge but it's cute inside and the service was quick. read more

Sundae Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

Food was very good but service was not the best at first. We made a reservation and had a baby with us and they seemed very annoyed and wouldn't even respond to us at first when we asked to move to a different area. They placed us right in front of the door near everyone walking by. The place is also very small and in the middle of some smoke shops and looks very uninviting from the outside. read more

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Figure it out for yourself everything I've typed so far said it was too wordy food was very good. Service was extremely good. Parking lot was small. Wasn't expecting a restaurant of that caliber being in a little ship store. read more

Sundae Cafe - Fried shrimp twice baked potatoes, asparagus - Seafood Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

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Sundae Cafe has been on our MUST DO list for years. Every time we visit Tybee, we look forward to an exceptional meal there. I really wanted to post 5 stars. However, on our recent visit, we learned that the pimento cheese balls are no longer on the menu! PLEASE BRING THEM BACK!!! read more

We went for a date night two nights ago and it was so incredible we brought our whole family again tonight and it was still incredible!!! Amazing food, drinks and service! read more

I rarely write negative reviews, but this experience was frustrating enough that others should be aware. We had a 7:00 PM reservation and arrived exactly on time, only to watch a group of six who came in after us get seated before us. That alone was disappointing, but even after being seated 20 minutes went by without service. For a restaurant that requires reservations and presents itself as a higher-end dining experience, this level of service is incredibly disappointing. It felt disorganized, inattentive, and frankly disrespectful of our time. There may be good food here, but based on the service alone, I would not return or recommend it. read more

Sundae Café is one of those true hidden gems that completely surprises you. From the outside, it doesn't look like much--but once you step inside, it transforms into a cozy, intimate space with an upscale vibe that's welcoming, not stuffy. I ordered the 9 oz filet with onion rings and a side of sweet potato casserole (trust me, don't skip the casserole), and every bite was perfectly prepared. The gin and tonic was also crisp and refreshing. What really stood out was the service--attentive, warm, and full of great recommendations that made the whole experience feel personal. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance between relaxed and refined, with soft lighting and white tablecloths that make it feel like the ideal spot for a romantic evening or a special treat. Highly recommend if you're looking to elevate your dinner plans without the fuss. read more

Sundae Cafe - 9 pm 9oz House Cut Filet* ** Bourbon Sweet Potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

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I went to this restaurant because multiple coworkers suggested it. I ordered my filet medium well wanting it pink inside and it came out bloody. I asked my waitress again to have it medium well, sent it back, and it came back like shoe leather. My waitress (Michelle) was nonexistent. Not only was the food bad, but the service was worse. I will go back and tell my coworkers this is one of the worse restaurants I have ever eaten at. Not worth the money I paid for an overdone filet. The broccolini was the best thing on the menu, hard to mess up vegetables. Very disappointed in the whole experience!!! read more

This local tybee spot came highly recommended to me from friends as well as being featured on diners drive ins & dives. Unfortunately it did not live up to the hype. The service was extremely slow. We were at the restaurant for almost 2 hours for lunch. We had looked at the menu online while waiting to be seated so we knew what we wanted and ordered as soon as our server came. I felt really bad for the waitresses because you could tell they were doing their best however it took over 10 min to even get a water ordered and then we never got any refills. I ordered the fried shrimp which came with two sides. I chose slaw and sweet potato fries. The shrimp itself were cooked well however they still had the tails on which I found odd for fried shrimp. The coleslaw was terrible, not sure what the seasoning pictured is but it was not good. Fries were decent. The dish also came with hush puppies that were absolutely delicious, definitely homemade. Overall I would not say that the food outweighs the service and wouldn't be back, however my husband ordered the salmon sandwich and disagreed with me that his was worth it. One positive is they source lots of their ingredients locally. read more

Sundae Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

Stopped here because it's a DDD. Omg the calamari here is addictive and i would be broke if i lived close to this place. Other food was good too but i was not a fan of the seafood cheesecake. Service was good. read more

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This place is AMAZING! Do not let the fact they are in a gas station strip mall scare you off. Best meal we've had all weekend! Waitress was very attentive & helpful with recommendations. read more

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Came here after a recommendation from a local. Definitely a more upscale restaurant on the island. Wonderful menu. I ordered the mixed grill. The food was wonderful. My meal came with crab stuffed flounder, jerked shrimp and grilled scallops over grits. We had to sit at the bar. The bartender knew several people at the bar and spent the majority of the time talking to them. It was difficult to get her attention. If I came again I would sit in the restaurant area. For a fine dining price I feel the service we received was undervalued. read more

Absolutely wonderful experience and food! Took our friends here for their 10 year anniversary and it did not disappoint! We made a reservation and were promptly seated. Inside the small strip mall lies a wonderful restaurant. Our server was polite and attentive. Two orders of the surf and turf, one pick your own adventure with filet (see photo) and one of the tv-famous grilled cheese sandwiches. The food was cooked perfect and everyone was too full to move. We ordered two desserts to go and they were both heavenly. This is a must when you're on Tybee Island! read more

Sundae Cafe - 9oz Pimento crusted filet, onion rings, twice baked skillet potatoes and buttermilk biscuit blue cheese bread pudding. - Seafood Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

Oh my gosh, a MUST! Passed this stripe mall plenty since we arrived, didn't realize that there was a this gem of a restaurant! Got the smokehouse burger and fries, do not pass on the fries they were so so good. Burger was HUGE, flavor was amazing, the onion ring batter had such great seasoning. I'll be dreaming about it. Crab cake was on special got one as an à la carte, again huge, flavor phenomenal. Also tried the collard greens, first time ever I liked them! Can't comment too much as I haven't had them before. All in all if you're staying on the island or close to please for the love of all things holy make this place a stop for dinner. Happy we wet early because we didn't make reservations! read more

Service was awful and food wasn't not good enough for bad service. Not sure what happened to this place but it's awful.

Don't let the fact that this place is located in a small shopping center fool you. As soon as you step inside you are transported to a wonderful higher end dining experience. Our server was very knowledgeable regarding the specials and recommended the perfect one for us. Our food took a few minutes to get to us but she let us know of the delay and were having such a nice evening that it was no problem. Our meal was served hot, and was delicious. We visit every year and this restaurant will always be a staple on our rotation. read more

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Amazing meal! Enjoyed the blackened prime rib and the Filet special which featured pimento cheese crusting on top. Both entrees were so good. Don't drive by this place because it's in between a gas station and liquor store. Once inside you forget the exterior! This farm to table restaurant is a must when visiting Tybee! Server Crystal was friendly and efficient and very knowledgeable of the menu and specials. read more

Wow, what a surprise! Fancy eating in a bougie, intimate little restaurant with great food in a *gas station* mini mall. We werent super hungry so we ordered a few drinks, a shrimp tostada appetizer, a side of their green beans, and a side of their sweet potatoes to share. It was all good, but dang the sweet potatoes with streusel topping are absolutely INCREDIBLE. We eyeballed some other guests dinners and my only suggestion would be to come HUNGRY or plan to share. Lots of food! read more

Excellent food !!! We go there every time we come to Tybee. Waitresses are very friendly.

THE PEACH COBBLER !!! 10/10 !!! Not on you're regular spot kinda low key but it's work it make reservations if you can ! read more

Sundae Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

Ambiance: Cozy, warm and quaint. Unassuming from outside, but a very charming gem! Service: Outstanding!! Very friendly and explained menu items to a tee! Food: AMAZING!! Chef has got serious skills!! We cleaned our plates...which were very well portioned...even for the small plates!! Brussel sprouts were heavenly!! read more

Celebrated a family reunion here for dinner. Very minimal gluten free menu. Fried seafood was enjoyed by the rest of the family. The lemon drop and French martinis were yummy. Dessert was shared and a small bit of leftovers were brought back for breakfast the next day. The waitress was slammed yet she did a great job of checking on our table and making sure we had great service. read more

Don't sleep on this unassuming gem when visiting Tybee. This was my second visit since my first dinner there left such an impression. We started with the Oysters Daufuskie (I had them the first time and was so excited that they were featured again) and the peach Bourbon calamari. Both were excellent. My friend was tossed between fried oysters and a crab cake...so she got both. The portions were so generous and she decided that the oysters were her favorite bite of our trip. I had a pimento crusted filet which was cooked to perfection...so delicious. There was no room for dessert but I'm definately going to leave room for that on my next trip! And let's talk about the service. We were lucky enough to have Doug wait on us at the bar. He had also waited on me on New Years Day. He's friendly, menu saavy and very helpful. He also made my friend a wonderful mocktail using ginger beer. Thanks again Doug! Everything was so great and I'll be back to visit on my next trip from Louisville. If you're looking for a quaint spot with hospitality and wonderful food, you need to put Sundae Cafe on your Tybee bucket list read more

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This place reminds me of my favorite restaurant!!!! (Huge compliment in Matthew terms) Delicious foods! Friendly server (I don't recall your name but you made our experience better!!!) Thank you for making the birthday we were celebrating even better with the best ambiance on Tybee! read more

We had breakfast pancakes are fluffy. The eggs are cooked. Well grits are good. Service was impeccable and had a wonderful surroundings. Highly recommend this place for breakfast and it was very affordable. read more

The food was fantastic! We loved everything we tried! The location near a gas station threw us at first, but it was really an amazing dining experience. We'll definitely return there next time we're in Tybee read more

My family ate at Sundae Cafe while on vacation this week. The restaurant was highly recommended by a friend. It was quaint, mixing design and menu touches to attract tourists without turning off the local crowd who obviously love the place. The bartender made a great Manhattan and killer Shirley Temple. We had a good meal--maybe a bit too much happening on some of the plates--trying staples and specials, with really good service. There was a snafu--one of the items ordered didn't arrive with the rest of the meal and given the generosity of the portions, it was not really needed. I was ready to joke the matter off and ask that it be removed from the bill and keep it moving. Before I could, the server came over, acknowledged the omission, and let us know she was bringing it over anyway and taking off of the check. She also comped the two cheesecake desserts. I can't remember the server's name, but she hails from Michigan originally and couldn't have been more gracious. read more

We went for a day trip to Tybee Island and wanted to end our day on a high note by going to have a nice seafood dinner. Sundae Cafe came out with the best reviews in the area. It was a popular place even on weeknights. The place is located in a strip mall. It has nice decor with lights dimmed. We went straight for entrees. We ordered the halibut with gnocchi and spinach what was excellent (special for the night). I ordered the scallops with blacked green tomatoes... it was tasty but wish there were more scallops (only 3). Last dish was the seafood bouillabase. It had shrimp, fish and scallops with sausages. Dish was super salty. Not sure if it was their off night but we felt they may have put salt on the dish twice. Server tried to explain that it's supposed to be salty. I've had bouillabaisse before and it was never that salty. They comp 50% of the bouillabaisse. We decided to skip dessert after that. I would recommend skipping this or try the broth when it first came out to make sure it's to your taste. Main entrees are about $35 and up so they are on the higher end of the spectrum. read more

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Oh my. Don't miss out on Sundaes. The food is awesome and service is spot on. Loved it so much went twice.

Food, Service, Ambience , Had a good time with friends. I would recommend Sundae Cafe whenever visiting Tybee Island.

"Cafe" is a misnomer since it's a legit sit-down restaurant with nice interior and ample seating. Had the lunch special of the day, which was Fried Chicken & Two Sides. The white meat option came with breast and wing, both of which were juicy. The complimentary corn bread was surprisingly good. However, the waffle fries were too thin and the Lima beans were too salty. All of the food were a tad excessively greasy. The White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, however, was very good. Service was nice and accommodating! Lots of locals dine here. read more

Sundae Cafe - White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake - Very good - Seafood Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

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This is the best establishment on Tybee!! 20 out of 10. The wagu steak was the best!