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

Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar

4.8
4.8
403 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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

  • Area
    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

    US$140.00 - US$220.00 per person

    31 Dec 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 403 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

    Best Food

  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Ambience

  • Coastal Georgia

    Innovative

  • Coastal Georgia

    Seafood

  • Glynn County

    Best Overall

  • Glynn County

    Best Food

  • Glynn County

    Best Service

  • Glynn County

    Best Ambience

  • Glynn County

    Best Value

  • Glynn County

    Hot spot

  • Glynn County

    Neighbourhood 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 a vibrant dining experience with an imaginative menu and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "amazing cocktails" and "beautiful patio setting." Despite occasional service hiccups, the "attentive staff" and "cosmopolitan atmosphere" make it a top choice for visitors seeking a memorable meal.

403 Reviews
  1. Anna

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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.

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  2. Catherine

    Tallahassee

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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.

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  3. Tom

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 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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  4. Shahbaz

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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 18 November 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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  5. Elena

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 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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  6. Jim

    Atlanta Metro

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 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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  7. Rocky

    Georgia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 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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  8. Nicole

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 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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  9. Kerrie

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic night from start to finish. Recommend listening to your servers recommendation!! Food was inventive and tasty. Nice variety of shareable items. Absolutely delicious cocktails!

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  10. Shelbie

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Dorothy’s was fine but not worth the price. We had reservations but still had to wait for 15 minutes to be seated. Our seats were basically in the bar. It was loud and lacked the ambiance of the rest of the restaurant. Service was great, but overall it lacked.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 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
  • Area
    Saint Simons
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • 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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