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Message in a Bottle, Dunwoody, GA

Message in a Bottle

4.7
4.7
394 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (770) 670-6635
  • Website
    https://www.messageinabottledunwoody.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    5515 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338
  • Area
    Dunwoody
  • Cross Street
    Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, facing Fresh Market, on the right in the courtyard.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 394 people are saying

Message in a Bottle reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlanta

    Seafood

  • DeKalb

    Best Food

  • DeKalb

    Best Service

  • DeKalb

    Neighbourhood gem

  • DeKalb

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Message in a Bottle is a vibrant seafood haven in Dunwoody, offering a "great vibe" and "beautiful decor." Diners rave about the "fresh catch" selections and "delicious" dishes like the crab cakes and grouper. The service is consistently "excellent," with standout servers like Rachel and Stephanie. Perfect for special occasions and casual dining alike!

395 Reviews

  1. Douglas

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent menu choices. Food was delicious…. Service (Catherine) was terrific! We will definitely be back!

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  2. Michael VIP

    Chicago24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbelievable food. Fantastic service. Super clean and friendly.

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  3. Megan VIP

    Charleston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at Message in a Bottle! The service was incredible and the food is delicious. Highly recommend the creole shrimp and the shrimp scampi!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food excellent service overall, an amazing experience

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, friendly service, delicious food and great atmosphere.

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  6. David VIP

    Atlanta19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Message In A Bottle is a great local restaurant. The food is consistently fresh and delicious. The service ( Sarah) is always an asset to the restaurant. We always ask for her station because she is such a good waitress… a pleasure! The lobster crab chowder is wonderful , the mussels are to die for, and the crab cakes are fantastic. Actually, everything we have eaten at this restaurant, has been delicious and well-prepared. Save yourself for the keylime pie… wonderful.

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  7. Daniel

    Atlanta1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time dining at this restaurant. The mussels were super delicious and the broth was great. We also had the hush puppies that were unfortunately a bit dry. Shrimp Po Boy was filled with big shrimp and super tasty. Overall, service was fantastic, drinks tasty and the food very good. Great location and we will definitely be back.

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  8. Debbie VIP

    Atlanta171 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is very good. Our server was a little lax in getting things we asked for. The place is fun but very loud, hard to carry on a conversation.

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  9. Managersavedtheday VIP

    Atlanta16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a great experience. The grouper sandwich was amazing. The fried shrimp basket was good, but was too heavily breaded in my opinion. I would not get it again. Waitress Paige was very good - pleasant and attentive, helpful with the menu and specials.

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  10. MRing VIP

    Atlanta10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was a great atmosphere, great service, and food was also very good!

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FAQs

Message in a Bottle is rated 4.7 stars by 394 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 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 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • 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
  • Website
    https://www.messageinabottledunwoody.com/
  • 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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