Message in a Bottle

4.8

386 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 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.

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

What 386 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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
Neighborhood gem
DeKalb
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Message in a Bottle delights with "exceptional good food" and a "friendly environment." The seafood, particularly the "crab cakes" and "mussels," receive high praise. Attentive service from staff like Sarah and Paige adds to the charm. Despite some noise concerns, the "beachy theme" and "creative dishes" make it a must-visit.

386 Reviews

MR
MRing
VIP
Atlanta
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined today
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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Clint
VIP
Nashville
69 reviews
5.0
69 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Always have great food, great service and fresh fish. The Funwoody area is just a great place as well.
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Susan
Atlanta
123 reviews
5.0
123 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good meal. Nice menu selections. Good atmosphere. I had the seafood Cobb salad this time and it was delicious.
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Susan
Atlanta
123 reviews
5.0
123 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall a great experience! Had the mussel appetizer which was good and a grouper sandwich. There are lots of creative dishes to try.
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Jarrett
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
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 on February 16, 2025
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
Atlanta
123 reviews
5.0
123 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
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 on February 15, 2025
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 on February 15, 2025
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 on February 13, 2025
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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Message in a Bottle is rated 4.8 stars by 386 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 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.
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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What 386 people are saying

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