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The Nest, St. Simons Island, GA

The Nest

4.8
4.8
146 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
The spot to begin, spend, or end your night at. Tapas and wine heavy with entrees & a full bar.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (912) 268-2758
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sunny Saltzman

What 146 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Overall

  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Service

  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Ambience

  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Value

  • Coastal Georgia

    Child-friendly

  • Coastal Georgia

    Innovative

  • Coastal Georgia

    Healthy

  • Coastal Georgia

    Great for fine wines

  • Coastal Georgia

    American

  • Glynn County

    Best Overall

  • Glynn County

    Best Food

  • Glynn County

    Best Service

  • Glynn County

    Best Ambience

  • Glynn County

    Best Value

  • Glynn County

    Healthy

  • 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
The Nest offers a cozy atmosphere and creative tapas that delight with fresh ingredients and beautiful presentation. Patrons rave about the "fantastic food" and "awesome service," especially from standout staff like Rain. With a varied menu and excellent cocktails, this "must dine" spot on St. Simons Island promises an exceptional dining experience.

146 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    They seated us and after 10 minutes I had to call the server. She said she didn’t see us in a room the size of my living room with only one other table taken. The manager and other server walked past us multiple times and totally ignored us. It was tapas and they served everything ar once? I e been to Spain multiple times last time this summer and this restaurant has no clue!

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  2. Robert

    Coastal Georgia

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a lovely and delicious dinner. We were quite surprised to find a note on our table upon arrival congratulating us on our Anniversary, signed by all the staff. Our anniversary isn’t for 3 more days, but then we discovered the restaurant is owned by the same person who owns Georgia Sea Grill, where we had made reservations through Open Table for our anniversary dinner. Obviously someone matched my name on the reservations and saw my note about celebrating our anniversary. That was an extra special start to our experience. Our server, Jenni, provided excellent, attentive, and knowledgeable service, pointing out special recommendations and providing nice touches throughout. The menu is very creative and expansive. Everything we tasted was delicious: the Fall Pasta (a huge serving even to share between 2), the Sweet Potato Goat Cheese balls, and the Shrimp Skewers. We topped it all off by sharing a slice of the special dessert, Olive Oil cake! Everything was excellent and provided us a perfect start to our special weekend!

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  3. Carol

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So casual but so cool! Everything about this place is a respite from “going out to eat” on SSI.

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  4. robin

    Coastal Georgia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Atmosphere and service was exceptional.

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  5. Don

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We booked an inside table. When we arrived were told there were no inside tables. The dinner was fine. Should notify of changes if you decide to give our table up so you can book another party or whatever.

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  6. mari ane

    New York City

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very quaint restaurant the parking is fine; the food and selections were very good; service wonderful

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  7. Gwen

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Will definitely go back.

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  8. Elizabeth

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best wings I’ve ever eaten. Other food was good too!

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  9. Joyce

    Caribbean

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous time. This restaurant serves tapas. The food is cutting edge—interesting blends of flavors and textures, perfectly prepared. The service is friendly, fun and knowledgeable. Cocktails are delicious and the wine list contains good wines for not a lot of money. Perfect trifecta. The Nest has become our go-to restaurant for good food and good times.

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  10. Martha

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is much smaller than I thought. We went early at 5:15 and it was not busy and thus very quiet. Our server was good. The food was excellent and ample even for small plates. We did not feel particularly rushed, but ate as the food arrived versus lingering. Overall, we really enjoyed and would return.

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FAQs

The Nest is rated 4.8 stars by 146 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for The Nest

511 Ocean Blvd, St. Simons Island, GA 31522-4812

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Saint Simons
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sunny Saltzman
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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