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Message in a Bottle, Dunwoody, GA

Message in a Bottle

4.7
4.7
342 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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 342 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • DeKalb

    Child-friendly

  • DeKalb

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Message in a Bottle is a delightful seafood haven that consistently delivers "delicious food, great drinks, and service." With a lively atmosphere and friendly staff, it's a new favorite in Dunwoody. Patrons praise its fresh oysters, creative cocktails, and standout dishes like crab cakes and fish tacos. Highly recommended for seafood enthusiasts.

342 Reviews
  1. Jody

    Atlanta Metro

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best mussels in town. I do not say this lightly. We order mussels at just about very place we go and these are the best tasting. Service was great, The owners and chef were paying attention to the guests and were very personable. This was our second visit and it is now on our dining rotation as a go to for seafood.

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  2. Diane

    Atlanta Metro

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great meal. Waitress was awesome and ambience great. Highly recommend!

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  3. Linda

    Atlanta Metro

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and beverage with highly attentive staff

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  4. Patti

    Atlanta Metro

    93 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were outstanding! It’s a little tricky to find if you’ve never been to this part of Dunwoody Village and using gps to guide you. I’d recommend calling the restaurant ahead of time and getting directions (it’s inside a court yard). Highly recommend Message in a Bottle!!!

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    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! It was our first visit and both the chef and our server, Rachel, made it an amazing experience.

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  6. Shelly

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food, service and energy at Message! The oysters, the mussels, the calamari!! And don’t forget to try the hush puppies!

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  7. Renato

    Atlanta Metro

    169 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    169 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a consistently good place with excellent but simple seafood dishes! Great neighborhood restaurant for me and i am glad have it nearby

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  8. Patrick

    Atlanta Metro

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Late Sunday night dinner - excellent food, service was great and prices are very reasonable.

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  9. Rachel

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent. Tommy, the bartender and server, is the best. We came for the happy hour on Sunday and the oysters were very fresh and the shrimp were large and seasoned perfectly. We also had the shrimp basket, the batter was a bit thick, but the flavors were on point.

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  10. Joseph

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, lively atmosphere. We will come back soon

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FAQs

Message in a Bottle is rated 4.7 stars by 342 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 18 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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