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The Big Ketch Buckhead, Atlanta, GA
The Big Ketch Buckhead, Atlanta, GA
The Big Ketch Buckhead, Atlanta, GA
The Big Ketch Buckhead, Atlanta, GA
The Big Ketch Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

The Big Ketch Buckhead

4.6 (1172)
$30 and under
Seafood
3279 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for happy hour
The Big Ketch Buckhead is a beach getaway in the heart of the city. With fresh seafood delivered daily, we create signature dishes that bring the southern coast to you. So sit back and relax at your neighborhood beach house with hand-crafted cocktails and coastal inspired fare. No SPF required.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, The Big Ketch Buckhead can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Neighborhood
    Buckhead
  • Cross street
    E. Andrews Drive
  • Parking details
    The Big Ketch Buckhead has a public lot that is available for our patrons. Cars left in parking lot after 10PM must have validation or they will be booted. Validation is free - Just ask our staff for one!
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Nightly
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,172 people are saying

The Big Ketch Buckhead reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlanta

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Big Ketch Buckhead is a seafood lover's paradise with "excellent food and great service." It offers a "casual, beachy vibe" perfect for family gatherings. Standout dishes include the "delicious lobster roll" and "crab and lobster bisque." While some find it "a little overpriced," the overall experience is highly enjoyable.
1,172 Reviews
  1. mark

    Atlanta1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was disappointing. I had the shrimp and grits with barbecue sauce which is a different take on the meal which did not work and my wife had the seafood basket. There was too much batter around the cod and the shrimp of which there were only three. The service started off well and the server was nice and friendly however she did disappear after our entrees were served. I tried it based on prior reviews but I probably wouldn’t go back or recommend to anyone else. Glad I tried it though.
    The Big Ketch BuckheadResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Mark, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at The Big Ketch Buckhead. We're sorry to hear that your meal didn't meet your expectations, especially the shrimp and grits dish. We strive to cater to all our guests' preferences and tastes, and we're disappointed to hear that we fell short in this instance. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into account as we continually work to improve our menu offerings and service. We hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity to impress you and your wife. You can reach me at the location phone, I would love to make this up to you. Looking forward to hearing back, thank you.

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  2. shana

    Atlanta2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was very nice and our waitress was wonderful. The food was okay there was lack of season in Shrimp And Grits.
    The Big Ketch BuckheadResponded 3 days ago
    Shana, thank you for your visit and compliments for your server. Our Shrimp and Grits are very popular, but we wish we had known you didn't feel they were seasoned enough as we would have loved to make you a new order we're sure you would have enjoyed. Hopefully, we'll have the chance to serve you again soon for what we're confident will be an excellent dining experience in every way.

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  3. EBONY

    Atlanta6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We can to celebrate my husband birthday . It was underwhelming to say the least . Reminded me of a chain restaurant. Nothing fancy about this place.
    The Big Ketch BuckheadResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Ebony. Thank you for choosing to celebrate that special occasion here. I am sorry your visit wasn't what you had hoped. Please accept my apologies. I'll message you my contact information, and I'd love to hear more feedback from you and see what we can do to have another chance to impress you. I hope to hear from you. Thomas Wilkinson, General Manager

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  4. Loren

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite place for seafood in Atlanta. Great for the whole family.
    The Big Ketch BuckheadResponded 3 days ago
    That's great to hear, Loren. We apprecate your visits and wonderful review. Thank you! We hope you and your family will be back soon!

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  5. Arturo

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I order oysters they are delicious 😋 also great service from Janella and the manager matt thank you guys
    The Big Ketch BuckheadResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, Arturo. We're so pleased you enjoyed our oysters and the team's service so much. We look forward to serving you again!

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  6. Aviana

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was pretty good. Maybe a little over priced for the quality, but overall it was good. I'd go again.
    The Big Ketch BuckheadResponded 7 days ago
    Aviana, we're glad you enjoyed your visit but please know our prices reflect the high-quality ingredients we source, the skills of the kitchen and service staff we employ, and the overall dining experience we strive to offer. We constantly ensure we are competitive in cost with other top restaurants in the area, but next time you are in we'd be happy to recommend dishes that have been particularly well-received for both their taste and value. We also have a happy hour weekdays from 3 pm to 6 pm for our very best values. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon. Thank you.

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  7. Wendy VIP

    Atlanta28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great Mother’s Day dinner. The food was good and the service was even better. What a great day! Thanks so much
    The Big Ketch BuckheadResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, for choosing to celebrate Mother's Day here, Wendy. We're so pleased you enjoyed our food and service so much. We look forward to serving you again!

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  8. Audrey

    Atlanta20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The seafood was delicious and service was great!The noise from customers was very loud. I would suggest updating the interior of the restaurant and renovating the bathrooms . Also, find a solution for the acoustics . Overall, we were well pleased with the freshness and quality of the food and will certainly return .
    The Big Ketch BuckheadResponded 7 days ago
    Audrey, we appreciate your kind words about our seafood and service. We apologize if it was a little loud, and we will do our best to keep that in check. We look forward to welcoming you back someday. Thank you.

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  9. Sarah

    Atlanta7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service people working there. From greeting at the door to the waiter and any others that I passed by while being there!
    The Big Ketch BuckheadResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Sarah. We are happy to see you enjoy our service so much. Thank you! We will share your compliments with the team, and we look forward to serving you again in the near future.

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  10. Jennifer VIP

    Atlanta1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our experience was not what we expected. We have a Gluten Free allergy and called ahead before making the reservation to confirm the restaurant could accommodate. They said they could. When ordering, there were very few options and lots of confusion between the servers and manager on what could be made GF, etc. The overall experience was disappointing. A suggestion to the restaurant is to put what items are GF on the menu to eliminate confusion.
    The Big Ketch BuckheadResponded 7 days ago
    Jennifer, I appreciate your visit, but I apologize for any confusion you experienced from our team regarding our gluten-free offerings. We serve many GF customers and it usually isn't an issue, but we will see what we can do regarding making the menu clearer. Hopefully you can join us again someday, and next time, please ask for a manager or me so we can ensure you have an excellent dining experience in every way. Thank you. Thomas Wilkinson, General Manager

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FAQs

The Big Ketch Buckhead offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 474-9508.

The Big Ketch Buckhead is rated 4.6 stars by 1172 OpenTable diners.

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

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3279 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

Additional information

  • Cross street
    E. Andrews Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Buckhead
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The Big Ketch Buckhead has a public lot that is available for our patrons. Cars left in parking lot after 10PM must have validation or they will be booted. Validation is free - Just ask our staff for one!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Nightly
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, The Big Ketch Buckhead can accommodate all of your special event needs.
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