Message in a Bottle

4.7

343 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

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 343 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

DeKalb
Kid-friendly
DeKalb
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Message in a Bottle is a delightful seafood haven that consistently delivers "delicious food, great drinks, and service." With a lively atmosphere and friendly staff, it's a new favorite in Dunwoody. Patrons praise its fresh oysters, creative cocktails, and standout dishes like crab cakes and fish tacos. Highly recommended for seafood enthusiasts.

343 Reviews

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Jody
Atlanta Metro
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best mussels in town. I do not say this lightly. We order mussels at just about very place we go and these are the best tasting. Service was great, The owners and chef were paying attention to the guests and were very personable. This was our second visit and it is now on our dining rotation as a go to for seafood.
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Michael
Atlanta Metro
164 reviews
vip
5.0
164 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The six of us enjoyed a delicious dinner with great service in a warm, clean and inviting atmosphere. We'll be back!
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Diane
Atlanta Metro
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great meal. Waitress was awesome and ambience great. Highly recommend!
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Linda
Atlanta Metro
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and beverage with highly attentive staff
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Patti
Atlanta Metro
93 reviews
vip
5.0
93 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were outstanding! It’s a little tricky to find if you’ve never been to this part of Dunwoody Village and using gps to guide you. I’d recommend calling the restaurant ahead of time and getting directions (it’s inside a court yard). Highly recommend Message in a Bottle!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! It was our first visit and both the chef and our server, Rachel, made it an amazing experience.
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Shelly
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the food, service and energy at Message! The oysters, the mussels, the calamari!! And don’t forget to try the hush puppies!
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Renato
Atlanta Metro
169 reviews
vip
5.0
169 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a consistently good place with excellent but simple seafood dishes! Great neighborhood restaurant for me and i am glad have it nearby
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Patrick
Atlanta Metro
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Late Sunday night dinner - excellent food, service was great and prices are very reasonable.
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Rachel
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was excellent. Tommy, the bartender and server, is the best. We came for the happy hour on Sunday and the oysters were very fresh and the shrimp were large and seasoned perfectly. We also had the shrimp basket, the batter was a bit thick, but the flavors were on point.
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FAQs

Message in a Bottle is rated 4.7 stars by 343 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 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 343 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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