The setting is hard to beat -- a cozy covered patio stretches over the sunset-colored Jekyll River, the water lapping lazily on the pylons. The songs of birds and the chirps of crickets are carried on the cooling breeze. - The corn ribs, a fun variation of elote, were delicious, as were the pasta and Key lime pie. - Service was attentive, and my dog was welcome. read more

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How do you mess up hush puppies? Like, seriously. They were rubbery, and probably pre-fried and sitting under a heat lamp for some extended period. My blackened sword fish was actually decent. However, my wife ordered the pasta dish with grilled shrimp. No way those shrimp were within three feet of a grill. At best they were steamed. This is the kind of place that knows they're going to get business because of the incredible view and proximity to Jekyll Island Club. So, no extra effort is made. That's too bad. It could be really good. read more

Waited an hour for the food still not here. My martini was served in a plastic solo cup. Great ambience being on the deck, but I have no idea why I can't get a crabcake sandwich and a salad. The appetizer came out quickly. Update. They comped my drinks and gave us two desserts. I guess that balances it out. read more

Checked out the Wharf just for a quick dessert n' drinks, the Key Lime Pie was very good and the Tropical Green brew was a bit too sweet, but it was alright. Awesome service from Ryalin at the front desk and got us seated quickly as we had no reservations and Katie our server was quite helpful during our visit that evening. The beach vibe is quite relaxing here, so come check them out if you ever Jekyll Island this summer. read more

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LOVE. 10/10 would recommend. The staff is absolutely amazing and everything we tried was delicious. Family friendly, good for date night or for coworker lunches! Live music Thursday - Saturday 6-9PM! read more

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Great scenery but that's where it ends. Fried shrimp very chewy, strange collard greens, even the hash puppies were tough. My wife enjoyed her cod though. read more

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The food was delicious and plentiful-we should have split our meals-a low country boil and a fish and chips that were both super plentiful and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend both. The unhurried, scenic atmosphere made us feel right at home, too! read more

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I've visited this restaurant every summer since 2002. For the past few years it has gotten progressively worse. Until this year at least the food has been good. This year the food was bad. Everything our party ordered had the taste and texture of food that had been cooked days ago and warmed up in a microwave after we placed our order. The waitress, both times she bothered to stop by our table, acted like she would rather be anywhere but there. The restaurant has crossed the line from rustic to shabby. Bad food. Poor service. Neglected building. I won't be back. read more

If I could give negative stars, I would..... Our experience at The Wharf was absolutely horrible. While the views from the outside deck are gorgeous, everything else was awful. After being seated, we saw that our table and chairs had multiple bird droppings on them and the table was already set with silverware wrapped in napkins - gross! We had to ask to have the table sanitized. Looking back, I don't know why we didn't leave then...but we didn't. Next our drinks were served to us in plastic cups - a martini in a plastic cup was a whole different experience. The food was just mediocre. What finally capped our terrible experience was me realizing that I was actively being bitten by bugs while eating (no see 'ums or something similar). We paid and left without finishing our meals - I have never wanted to leave a place so fast. The next day I counted and I had more than 30 bites between my arms and legs. Needless to say, I was an uncomfortable itchy mess for the balance of my trip to Jekyll. Eating at The Wharf was a terrible experience. Beware!! read more

Family friendly restaurant in the water with splendid sunset views. The appetizers were great - including the hearty clam chowder. The staff was very friendly and attentive even though it was a busy Friday night. The portions were large, enough for leftovers in some cases. Note: A few sides have pork in them so you would need to ask if you don't eat pork. read more

The Wharf - Corvino with Crab, Mac and Cheese, and fried Okra - Seafood Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

Food was absolutely horrible!! We had po Boys, the Cajun gravy" was a weird sticky brown tasteless goo. It saturated the bread that made it completely saturated crap. There were 3 overcooked shrimp and 2 oysters. I will never ever eat there again!! The staff was lovely Everyone on the island says that the food is disgusting! read more

We sat outside on Thursday. We had great tunes and view! Hostess and server were okay, but the guy who dropped off the food was very helpful and friendly. We ordered lots of food! Oysters on the half shell- so fresh, large, and delicious! Chowder seafood soup- flavorful/good amount of seafood. Fish and chips - crispy and cooked well. Shrimp and grits- was very much enjoyed. Had lot of favor but was smaller than expected. Fish Fry with garlic egg and sweet potato fries. I really enjoyed this meal. The fish was crispy outside and nice and tender on the inside. Eggs were great and the fries were cooked well too. We also ordered Banana pudding. It came in a Mason jar. Her only change would be to add more caramel. Haha! If we went back, I would definitely order the fish fry again!!! Delicious!!! read more

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Local seafood restaurant perched on the Jekyll Creek overlooking the quaint landscape. We saw a few WWII era planes fly overhead while enjoying the beautiful day. The fish n chips were a good choice with really amazing fries. The location is what made this restaurant an enjoyable afternoon from traveling. read more

The Wharf - Fish & Chips Basket - Seafood Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

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We dined at The Wharf on Jekyll Island on July 3rd while celebrating a birthday, and unfortunately the experience was disappointing from start to finish. About a week before our visit, I called and made a reservation for six people at 7:00 PM. I specifically requested indoor seating with a view and was told that would not be a problem. When we arrived, the host attempted to split our party of six between two separate tables inside by the window, explaining that there was not enough room for us to sit together. I'm not sure why a reservation for six was accepted if the restaurant could not accommodate six people at the same table. We eventually found our own table outside where we could all sit together. The next issue was the menu. The "fresh local catch" of the day was Atlantic salmon. It was clearly not a local catch and appeared to be previously frozen. On one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year on the Georgia coast, it was surprising that there was no actual fresh local fish available. Service was also inconsistent. The birthday boy ordered the shrimp and grits, and his meal arrived approximately 10 minutes after everyone else at the table had already been served. We had to ask multiple times about the missing entrée before it finally arrived. We also repeatedly requested napkins because the paper towel holder at our table was empty. After several requests, we still never received a replacement roll and ended up taking napkins from another table ourselves. As for the food, the rib nuggets were absolutely drenched in spicy aioli. A drizzle would have complemented the dish, but instead the nuggets were swimming in sauce, making it overwhelmingly spicy and unenjoyable. Finally, I was very disappointed to learn that the garlic mashed potatoes are cross-contaminated with shellfish. For anyone with a shellfish allergy, this is a serious concern. The location and views are beautiful, the live music was great and we were excited to celebrate a special occasion here. Unfortunately, poor reservation management, slow service, and several food-related issues made this a disappointing experience. read more

To start, The service was amazing Drew is the THE MAN. The food is the bomb ! The vibes are impeccable with the view of the water. I really recommend this place to anyone who wants to have a great time with great people. read more

The Wharf - Seafood Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

Food was alright, almost everything needed salt. Shrimp and grits were lovely though. They are clearly under staffed not anyone's fault at the restaurant just makes for a little bit slower service. Make sure to ask for Camden he did an incredible job. Lovely atmosphere sitting on the pier. Somehow they managed to get the mosquitos under wraps which was nice. read more

The Wharf - Shirmp and Grits - Seafood Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

Every time I am in the area I have to stop in. You can never go wrong with the Shrimp!!! read more

The Wharf - Fried Shrimp Basket - Seafood Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

The seafood chowder bowl was ridiculously small at ten ounces. Everyone thought it was a cup at best. The wait staff handed one guest all four spoons and all four napkins/utensils and expected us to pass them around. He reached across guests to hand each person their plates. Very unprofessional. Clearly lacked training. The tables and chairs were filthy. read more

We went to the wharf twice and both times had an equally amazing time. The second time, Elisha, our waitress was a little more attentive than the first time. We had the crab soup, fried pickles, fried green tomatoes, ceviche, oysters. All items were very tasty! read more

This has usually been our go to place here at Jekyll. This time bragged about it and brought family and the food was terrible. The friend shrimp were horrible. No taste. Cooked way too hard. We could not even eat them. Fish and chips very bad. No seasoning. We were so disappointed. Had reservations for lunch today which we quickly canceled!! read more

We came to the bar for cocktails at sunset. Wonderful! Matthew at the bar was great! I ordered the sorghum grain bowl. He recommended a green goddess dressing. Fabulous! Hubby had the coastal shrimp boil. Neighbor at the bar had the crab boil special. All was great! The environment was relaxed and fun. I love visiting with other people at the bar. This was the place to do it! read more

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The corn ribs were very tasty. The rest of the meal was good and the location was nice.

First stop and the perfect spot for sunset! We sat outside on the deck and had the best view of the gorgeous sunset. Definitely start with the hush puppies and corn ribs--you won't be disappointed. The fish and chips were excellent, with three big pieces of fresh-tasting fish, and the burger was huge and full of flavor. Overall, a great place to eat while on the island! read more

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We stopped in here for lunch and had a great experience. We sat inside over outside. Our server was a little slow but was friendly. We had the hush puppies, cheeseburger, and chicken fingers and were satisfied with all. The chicken fingers were humongous and could be shared by two people. read more

Very nice evening and meal. First, sunset is spectacular and worth getting to restaurant and bar to following the sun's journey. Dinner was very nice. Ceviche was a large portion and very good. Fish N Chips ... huge piece of cod cooked perfectly and served hot. Nice evening and will certainly return. read more

First day on Jekyll Island and decided to give The Wharf a try for dinner. The restaurant is on the water with a beautiful outdoor dining area which is dog friendly. We only had a short wait for a table. Our server arrived shortly after being seated and we ordered drinks and asked for a fresh bowl of water for our pup. The bowl that was at our table when we sat down was absolutely filthy. She brought us another bowl of water which was almost as dirty as the first one. We ordered the Wharf burger with sweet potato fries and a dozen raw oysters. The burger and oysters arrived and looked amazing. The burger was ordered to be medium cooked but was actually rare. My husband ate a few bites but couldn't eat anymore due to the undercooking. The sweet potato fries were very good and the oysters were too. We don't like to complain normally so we didn't say anything about the water or the burger. What I couldn't believe was when she came to our table to clear it, she took the tray of oyster shells and dumped the melted ice right behind my chair through the deck which splashed all over the back of my legs and shoes. I was astonished. Our experience there was not a good one and we will not be returning. read more

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Okay y'all, come enjoy some incredible food at The Wharf on historic Jekyll Island, Georgia! I'm usually not a fan of fried pickles, but these are hands-down the best I've ever had. The hush puppies are amazing too, along with so many other tasty snacks. And the views? Absolutely stunning. You can take in the beauty of the saltwater marsh estuary and pleasure yachts chartering towards the Atlantic Ocean whether you choose to sit inside or outside. Be sure to stop by and see Julia mixing up drinks behind the bar, and enjoy the fantastic service from Kenia and Nicole. Don't miss it! read more

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Happy to report that my husband and I had a great meal at the Wharf! We were seated outside on the deck, and we were lucky, because even though it was August it was very comfortable. My husband had the fried pickles to start, which were cool because they were sliced lengthwise. They were great. I had the corn ribs. What is a corn rib? I will tell you - the chef cuts an ear of corn into quarters lengthwise and then deep fries the quarters (the "ribs") so they're easy to eat. They are delicious! They covered them in Parm and spicy mayo - phenomenal. Get them if you go. Then my husband had the Southern fried chicken sandwich, and I had the sorghum grain bowl with blackened redfish. His sandwich was excellent, according to him, and my grain bowl was really delicious. I am not sure whether it was sorghum or quinoa, but it had edamame, tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley and lettuce, and came with a lemon dressing on the side that really went well with the fish. The fish was their fresh catch of the day and it was indeed fresh :) We also had dessert, my husband had the key lime pie and I had the banana pudding in a mason-style glass. They were both good, I might not bother ordering them again, but I'm glad we tried them out. We had some pretty lame drinks on the island - but not at this fabulous restaurant, where I had a Frose that was quite strong! My husband had the frozen margarita and it was great too. They have live music Thursday-Saturday nights, and the band was super, playing 70s classic rock and really vibing. Also our friendly and prompt server, Corey, saved me from a large bug that he spotted about to land on my elbow and whisked it away before I ever even quite saw it, which was good for everyone, because I am not a bug person. Thank you Corey! I hope we get to Jekyll Island again, and if we do we are definitely coming here again. read more

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The Wharf is sooo good! The views here are stunning. They have great food and great service. You will not be disappointed. We especially like the shrimp and grits and fish tacos. They have an interesting take on fried green tomatoes, worth trying at least once. Every trip we make to the Golden Isles includes a dinner here! read more

We had a fabulous late lunch at the Wharf where every table has a water view. Our service was excellent, shrimp po boy (minus the gravy) great, French fries perfect & my son loved his humongous sliced bologna sandwich with all of the fixings! Caesar salad w/ chicken also good. Best Bloody Mary! read more

The Wharf - Country Style Smoked Bologna Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

The location is beautiful, and the staff we interacted with were friendly. Unfortunately, the overall experience was disappointing. There were several small mistakes with our order, and my fish and chips were overcooked. The oil also tasted old, which made the meal unpleasant. The bigger issue involves incorrect charges to my credit card. The original check showed the correct amount, but when my card and receipt were returned, the charge was significantly higher. I immediately brought it to our waitress's attention. She went to the back and later told me the issue had been corrected, explaining that she had accidentally charged another table's meal to my card. However, I now have three posted charges: one for the incorrect amount and two additional charges for the amount of my actual bill. These are not pending authorizations; they have posted to my account. I have called several times and left a message, but no one has returned my calls. I am trying to give the restaurant an opportunity to correct its own mistake rather than disputing the extra charges through my credit card company, but the lack of communication is unacceptable. Because of how this has been handled, I cannot recommend this restaurant and will not return. It is unfortunate because the location itself is beautiful. read more

The first beer I ordered was a local, then they came back and said they didn't have it. The second was a Stella , but it was just a notch above room temp. The third was a Yuengling which was cold and good. We ordered the southern boil which was just above room temp and was heavy on sausage and potatoes vs the seafood we expected. We ate it but really didn't enjoy since it was not what we expected. read more

The Wharf - Sausage, potato's and some seafood - Seafood Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

Lovely restaurant! Yummy food great for table of 14 last minute last night enjoyed it

Love the location, love the Island (built for island life), and the food is usually just ok. Seemed to have spotty service, yet they were not busy at all. If short handed, sharing that with the customer would be well received and allow for an understanding of the "why so slow". And to issue new POS system 10 minutes before opening with no training is not the best operating method, especially when the customer is impacted. But, understandable why the wait staff was frustrated and the order was "messed" up. One of three items arrived 11 minutes before the other food - and we were told "it's the new system's fault" (actually it's the wait staff fault for not checking - or even not accepting 1 of 3 and just refire the 1 so all 3 arrived together). And - for real - first time - the fish was sooooooo dry (catch of the day - swordfish). Love, just love sitting outside enjoying the breeze, wildlife, and water - best of the best with regard to atmosphere. We will be back, hope the new POS is not so new, staff has training, and the manager actually manages. read more

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We stopped by for a beer and a bite to eat. It was incredible. The coldest beer on Jekyll island. The seafood chowder was delicious. I wish we had come sooner. The view and the sunset were amazing. I thought the River view would t be as good as the ocean but it was was better! Everyone was taking pictures of the sunset. We are definitely coming back for dinner. I wish we had come for dinner. The service was great. The bartender was amazing. They were short staffed, but still accommodated us. We were very impressed. Would come again. read more

The Wharf - The Wharf restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

Food was amazing Service was amazing and the views were awesome I highly recommend the Wharf read more

I am grateful that I stopped by the wharf when I was in Jekyll Island for a conference. Earlier that day, the president of the association, holding the event shared her experience about Jekyll Island club and the Victorian homes. I thought it sounded cool but that evening I was on my own for dinner and got on to Yelp to look for a good local seafood spot. To my surprise when I drove to the wharf, I found out it is right at the Jekyll Island club! I parked my car and walked around just a little bit and was absolutely floored by the gilded age mansions the hotel, the landscaping, the palm trees. Honestly words cannot describe how gorgeous that area is. The wharf was a good restaurant. I really liked the coconut Mojito. I got as well as the ceviche for appetizers. I ordered shrimp for my entrée and had a side of macaroni and cheese. This may have easily been the best macaroni and cheese I've ever eaten in my entire life, which is saying a lot because I love macaroni and cheese. The service was OK and I ended up sitting inside because it was windy that evening. I absolutely would recommend this restaurant. It is not too fancy, but it is not a hole in the wall. read more

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Really nice place. Spectacular drinks selection. Great oysters and food. Service was excellent.

Quick cuisine. In 70 years, many in coastal Florida, I've never had better shrimp. The order was Calabash fried shrimp. You get a dozen or so with corn-infused high puppies and a side (boiled potatoes). Great view and service. But the shrimp is worth the $10 toll to get on Jekyll Island alone. read more

The Wharf - Calabash Shrimp Basket with boiled potatoes and incredible hush puppies. - Seafood Near Me - Jekyll Island, Georgia

The Wharf - Jekyll Island What an awesome experience at The Wharf! From start to finish, everything hit the mark. Caleb, our server, was outstanding--attentive, friendly, and made great recommendations. We kicked it off with a flight of local beers and some of the freshest oysters I've had in a long time. For the meal, we went all in: a whole fried fish (yes, the whole thing--crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked), ribs that were full of flavor, and a lineup of Southern sides that didn't miss--mac & cheese, green beans, potatoes, and hush puppies, all delicious and clearly homemade. The sauces were the cherry on top--house-made and full of flavor. The view? Unreal. Right on the water with music playing and a breeze off the marsh--it just doesn't get better. Perfect spot for a laid-back night with incredible food, great service, and a little local charm. Can't wait to come back! read more

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