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Message in a Bottle, Dunwoody, GA

Message in a Bottle

4.8
4.8
353 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
Message in a Bottle and the restaurants at The Village Dunwoody are the vision of hospitality veteran and owner of Dash Hospitality Group, David Abes. Chef Camron Woods, Culinary Director for The Village, and along with Phil Handley, have created a thoughtful approach to the food & beverage selections. The bar menu features a mix of vibrant cocktails, beach beers, and complimentary wines. Start your dining experience with a Seafood Tower, Oysters Rockefeller or the Ceviche de la Día. The menu features a selection of the daily Fresh Catch, Crispy Seafood Platter, and Chef's famous Maine Lobster Pot Pie. The dining room has a fun beach vibe with nautical decor and other seating options include the Raw Bar, Screened Porch, or Private Dining Room.






Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (770) 670-6635
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Camron Woods
  • Catering
    Message in a Bottle is part of The Village Dunwoody which includes Bar{n} booze {n} bites and Morty's Meat & Supply. We offer full service catering from all of these restaurants, either on site or at your location. Please contact us at events@dash-hospitality.com or 470-557-9761.
  • Private party facilities
    Message in a Bottle features a Private Dining Room with seating for 10 guests.
  • Area
    Dunwoody
  • Cross Street
    Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, facing Fresh Market, on the right in the courtyard.
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 353 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlanta Metro

    Seafood

  • DeKalb

    Innovative

  • DeKalb

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Discover Message in a Bottle, a "new favorite" in Dunwoody, where "delicious seafood," "great drinks," and "fantastic service" create a remarkable dining experience. The beachy vibe, live music, and "lovely atmosphere" make it a perfect spot for any occasion. Don't miss the "best crabcakes" and "fresh oysters."

353 Reviews
  1. Scott

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleasant seafood restaurant food and vibe in downtown Dunwoody! If you want a taste of the coast without the drive, this is the spot.

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  2. Michael

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    165 reviews

    5.0

    165 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The 6 of us enjoyed a delicious dinner with great service in a nice atmosphere.

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  3. Cherryl

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really liked the low key vibe of the place. Felt like I wandered in off the beach to grab some fresh seafood for dinner. Crab cakes were the hit of our table. Wait staff was super. Only suggestion would be to add some fresh (not fried )fish platters to the menu. Definitely will be coming back.

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  4. Mayrov

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Triend was top notch! We will be back! Food and service was the very very best!

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  5. Karyn

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all had a lovely evening. The food and drinks was great. We loved the cocktails. The staff were all very nice. Great place for dinner. Will definitely go back.

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  6. Sharon

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very noisy!! Crab cake too spicy - I want to taste the crab, not the seasoning!! Drinks were awesome and the arctic char special was unique and very good.

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  7. KENYA

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    86 reviews

    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sarah was an amazing server! The food and drinks were excellent. Will definitely be back.

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  8. Susan

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our experience as always, was extraordinary! Catherine was a delight. She explained the faves on the menu, and introduced the new items. She even brought my husband the creamed spinach to taste, as he is pretty particular about his creamed spinach. He did give it a thumbs up. The bisque was out of this world, my husband has it EVERY time, and the mussels best in the city, by far. We stopped in late, so didn’t have much more to eat, but, everything has always been excellent. It comes out promptly and always hot. We love this place.

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  9. Kathryn

    Atlanta Metro

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had funwoody cocktails, fish dip, beet salad, Caesar salad, and oysters three different ways- all delish!

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  10. Denise

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's always amazing, the grouper sandwich was delicious and always consistent, it has become our go to place for my dinner group!!

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Message in a Bottle is rated 4.8 stars by 353 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Message in a Bottle

5515 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, facing Fresh Market, on the right in the courtyard.
  • Area
    Dunwoody
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Camron Woods
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (770) 670-6635
  • Catering
    Message in a Bottle is part of The Village Dunwoody which includes Bar{n} booze {n} bites and Morty's Meat & Supply. We offer full service catering from all of these restaurants, either on site or at your location. Please contact us at events@dash-hospitality.com or 470-557-9761.
  • Private party facilities
    Message in a Bottle features a Private Dining Room with seating for 10 guests.
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