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Message in a Bottle, Dunwoody, GA

Message in a Bottle

4.7
4.7
399 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
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7:30 PM
Booked 34 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.






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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
  • Neighborhood
    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 399 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlanta

    Seafood

  • DeKalb

    Best Food

  • DeKalb

    Best Service

  • DeKalb

    Neighborhood gem

  • DeKalb

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Message in a Bottle offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food" and "fantastic service" in a "great atmosphere." The restaurant excels in seafood dishes, with standout offerings like "crab cakes," "mussels," and "key lime pie." While the ambience is lively, some find it "very loud." Overall, it's a "great local eatery" with a "beachy vibe."
399 Reviews

  1. Sherry VIP

    Atlanta55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was a little slow. Lettuce wraps & shrimp cocktail were great. Lobster roll was disappointing, as it was a cold lobster roll served on a hot plate with a minimal amount of lobster. I would rather pay more than $28 & have more chunks of lobster.

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  2. Mark VIP

    Atlanta28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and service is generally good. It’s nice to have fresh seafood in a neighborhood eatery. The problem is how loud it is in the restaurant. The noise level is very high and it makes it hard to talk to the people at your table. It’s not enjoyable to have to yell across the table.

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  3. Richard

    Atlanta11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Message in a Bottle is right in the middle of Funwoody. The ambience is great and reflects the families gathered around the community outdoor tables enjoying food and coctails. The night of this visit there was a band playing oldies in the outdoor area. The food was outstanding and the chef altered our dishes to prepare them just as we like. We both had the seafood baskets with fried oysters, but grilled fish and shrimp. The cole slaw was delicious with just the right amount of dressing.

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  4. Sandra

    Atlanta1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I was disappointed with the food. I had a party of 7 and 3 of my friends complain their fish was undercooked... also our waitress was very loud, we ask her to lower her voice about 3 times but that did not help...

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  5. Douglas

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    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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  6. Michael VIP

    Chicago25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

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

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  7. Megan VIP

    Charleston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

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

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

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

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  10. David VIP

    Atlanta19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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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Message in a Bottle is rated 4.7 stars by 399 OpenTable diners.

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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.
  • Neighborhood
    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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