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Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar, Saint Simons, GA

Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar

4.8
4.8
434 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar, named for chef and owner Daniel Auffenberg's maternal grandmother, Dorothy Crane, is an upscale restaurant on St. Simon's Island. Dorothy's serves raw fresh seafood and other coastal cuisine alongside many dishes inspired by Daniel and his wife, Claire's, travels to Southeast Asia. Dorothy's has a large focus on craft cocktails, both original and classics.

Additional information

  • Location
    12 Market St, Saint Simons, GA 31522
  • Neighborhood
    Saint Simons
  • Cross street
    Sea Island Drive and Frederica Road
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 434 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Overall

  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Food

  • Coastal Georgia

    Innovative

  • Coastal Georgia

    Healthy

  • Coastal Georgia

    Great for fine wines

  • Coastal Georgia

    Seafood

  • Glynn County

    Best Overall

  • Glynn County

    Best Food

  • Glynn County

    Best Service

  • Glynn County

    Best Ambiance

  • Glynn County

    Best Value

  • Glynn County

    Good for groups

  • Glynn County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Glynn County

    Great for fine wines

  • Glynn County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Glynn County

    Good for special occasions

  • Glynn County

    Lively

  • Glynn County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar enchants with "beautiful restaurant, yummy food, sweet staff." The menu dazzles with creative offerings like "best oysters ever," scallion pancakes, and orange chicken. Guests adore the "amazing ambience," while service from standout staff like Etta and Barnabas adds charm. Perfect for "date night or girls night."

434 Reviews

  1. Mary

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were above excellent! Very attentive staff and food was prepared for individual guests. Somewhat difficult to have a conversation as the noise level was rather high but the meal experience was stellar and exceptional!

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  2. David VIP

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience the food a service was superb.

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  3. LeannP

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and beverages are wonderful, albeit a limited menu.

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  4. daniel VIP

    Northern MI11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic time food was amazing and delicious staff friendly can’t wait to go back

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Took too long to get drinks even after we were served but the food was delicious!

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  6. ROBERT VIP

    Atlanta7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Food, service, cocktail & wine. The ambiance of Dorothy’s was above average & our seating was adequate for a party of two.

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  7. John VIP

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. Favorite spot in St Simons area!

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  8. Sue

    Wilmington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the service exceptional. Asian fusion with a fun vibe.

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  9. Nate

    Jacksonville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good time here. We had excellent service and the food was tremendous!

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  10. Jeff VIP

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best food on the island hands down! Great staff as well!

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FAQs

Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 434 OpenTable diners.

Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar

12 Market St, Saint Simons, GA 31522

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sea Island Drive and Frederica Road
  • Neighborhood
    Saint Simons
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Auffenberg
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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