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

Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar

4.8
4.8
405 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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

  • 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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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 2024

    $80.00 - $140.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us as we ring in the New Year for a chef's tasting with optional wine pairing. The tasting will include a Japanese inspired, four-course pre-fixe menu. The optional wine pairing will be an additional charge of $80 per person.

What 405 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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

    Healthy

  • Glynn County

    Hot spot

  • Glynn County

    Neighborhood gem

  • 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 on St. Simons Island offers an "unbelievable service" and "amazing ambiance" that sets the tone for a memorable dining experience. Guests rave about the "creative drinks" and "delicious food," including standout dishes like the Tuna Tartare and Bread Pudding. The "friendly and knowledgeable" staff, notably servers like Chelsea and Eta, enhance the experience with their stellar recommendations. While some mention occasional noise and seating issues, the overall consensus is that Dorothy's is a must-visit for its "inventive and tasty" menu and "outstanding cocktails."

405 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The steak was perfectly cooked and the Brussels sprouts salad is our favorite.

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  2. Michael

    VIP

    Coastal Georgia

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another lovely meal at Dorothy’s. Service was excellent and food yummy . It’s always a pleasure!

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  3. Anna

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The steak special was a ribeye that was market price at $135; our fault for not asking about the price prior to ordering, however the price did not correlate with the quality of the dish AT all. So overpriced that it really painted the rest of our evening with a negative light. The service was good and my cocktails were great, but I simply cannot return to a restaurant whose prices so inaccurately represent the dishes themselves.
    Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster BarResponded on December 15, 2024
    Anna, I am very sorry that you had a bad experience with us. I understand the feeling you are describing. We never want our guests to feel like they did not receive excellent food and service for the money they are spending. I would absolutely like to reimburse you for your steak. Please email (found on our website) and I will work with you to refund you for the steak you did not enjoy. And again, I am deeply sorry for the poor experience you had. -Daniel Auffenberg

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  4. Catherine

    VIP

    Tallahassee

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time at Dorothy’s. Our reservations were for 6:45 but we didn’t get seated until about 7:15. Fortunately there were seats at the bar and we ordered some wine. The place is very loud and crowded. The tables are really close together so if you’re looking for something romantic or wanting to have a private conversation it’s a no go. This all being said, the food is delicious! We ordered several different small plates to share and to try a variety of dishes and they were all excellent. The wine, while pricey was also excellent! We will definitely return.
    Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster BarResponded on December 15, 2024
    Catherine I am very sorry that we were not able to seat you in a timely manner on the night of your reservation. If I was aware of the situation I would have done more to correct the situation while you were still here. I realize you may not be local, but if you ever come back please ask for Daniel and I would love to treat you to some drinks and food on us. Thank you for dining with us!

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  5. Tom

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a phenomenal dining experience. Service is second to none.

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  6. Shahbaz

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated promptly and the food & drinks were, of course, delicious! But truly, the stand-out wow factor of the whole experience was being served by Chelsea. Her food and drink recommendations were spot on and her vibrant personality and infectious energy really elevated our anniversary dinner experience. 5 stars just for her! Now, for the food, me and my wife loved the salty and rich flavor of the Szechuan noodles (combined with the sausage skewers). I had the ramen and honestly wish I could bottle the broth and keep it at home. We both had mocktails, with a slight favor going towards the spicy and refreshing “The Neutral”. They also followed up with making a spot-on “Cucumber Collins”. Finally, we capped things off with the bread pudding and a side of ice cream. You just have to get the bread pudding. That’s all I can say.
    Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster BarResponded on November 18, 2024
    Thank you so much for your thorough review Shahbaz! We are delighted to hear that you had such an incredible time dining with us. We will certainly pass along your complements to Chelsea. She is an incredible member of our dedicated team. Happy Anniversary! We look forward to seeing y'all again soon.

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  7. Elena

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had amazing service from Eta. She explained the entire menu and everything we ate was delicious, particularly the udon noodles and the caramelized bread pudding.

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  8. Jim

    Atlanta Metro

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow. Great experience on all levels. One of the best restaurants in SSI.

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  9. Rocky

    Georgia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great first visit to Dorothy's! Had the Marinated Steak, Tuna Tartare, Shrimp Ceviche, and Japanese Cabbage Rolls and all were delicious. Since it was our first trip, we just decided to try several menu items. Also had the Bread Pudding with ice cream and the Chocolate Chip Cookie with ice cream. Wow! Chelsea took care of us and did great as well as all other staff we interacted with.

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  10. Nicole

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our second date and his first time here. We enjoyed small plates and cocktails. Loved the atmosphere! Food arrived quickly and everyone was friendly. We are still talking about how nice it is and plan to return! Thanks for the positive experience!

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Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 405 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
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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