Message in a Bottle

Name: Message in a Bottle
Address: 5515 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody, GA, United States, 30338
Telephone: (770) 670-6635
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

382 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

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 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
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
Neighbourhood
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

What 382 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
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Atlanta
Seafood
DeKalb
Best Food
DeKalb
Best Service
DeKalb
Innovative
DeKalb
Neighbourhood gem
DeKalb
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Message in a Bottle is a neighborhood gem known for "amazing service" and "delicious seafood." Popular dishes include "crab cakes" and "mussels," complemented by a lively atmosphere and friendly staff. While noise can be an issue, the "beachy vibe" and standout servers like Sarah and Trin make dining memorable.

382 Reviews

J
Jarrett
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service and that rare in Atlanta right now,food was on point ☝🏾 the main thing wonderful
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Glenda
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and wonderful service! You must go! Everything was great! We will be back!
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Susan
VIP
Atlanta
121 reviews
5.0
121 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience at Message in a Bottle. Hard to believe we had not tried this restaurant yet - since we are Seafood lovers. My husband is from Maryland and very particular about Crab Cakes. This is one of two restaurants in Atlanta that passed the test - he loved them. I had the grouper sandwich with Old Bay Fries. All delicious! Bartender, John, was very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable about wine and other. Nice large bar area. Beachy theme. We definitely will be back. This restaurant was a great find and I would highly recommend it.
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Jarrison
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic!! Our server ms. Paige was phenomenal and the atmosphere lead to a great experience!! I will be coming back real soon
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Larry
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic restaurant, amazing food, and an excellent ambiance. I absolutely love their crab cake dish, the grouper ceviche and save room for the best key lime pie you've ever had in your life.
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Sylvia
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Tina made our birthday celebration dinner a fabulous evening. Tina was accommodating , loving and just made sure we were taken care of.... she's the GOAT!
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Charity
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here, but the Bartender, Tommy was amazing. Great recommendations and service! The atmosphere was great. We went on a slow night, but could tell even on a busy night, it’s still a great spot to visit! Will definitely be back!!!!
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Joe
VIP
Atlanta
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best oysters and seafood around. Save room for the key lime pie.
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Sally
VIP
Atlanta
44 reviews
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Tina was very engaging, helpful, professional and knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered hush puppies that didn’t taste like hush puppies but rather burned dough. They were way overcooked. They need to change this prep so you can taste the corn versus the burned breading. The ceviche was excellent as well as the seafood salad.
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David
VIP
Atlanta
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Message In a Bottle is great. Enjoy a casual meal with great food ( the mussels are amazing) , very friendly atmosphere ( Sarah is the best waitress) and reasonable prices. On comfortable nights, the outdoor atmosphere is wonderful… big screen TV in the middle of a courtyard, filled with happy people . Enjoy!
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FAQs

Message in a Bottle is rated 4.8 stars by 382 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

5515 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338

Additional information

Cross Street
Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, facing Fresh Market, on the right in the courtyard.
Neighbourhood
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 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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What 382 people are saying

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