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The Nest, St. Simons Island, GA

The Nest

4.9 (213)
$30 and under
American
511 Ocean Blvd, St. Simons Island, GA 31522-4812

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
The spot to begin, spend, or end your night at. Tapas and wine heavy with entrees & a full bar.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Saint Simons
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 213 people are saying

The Nest 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Overall

  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Food

  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Service

  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Ambiance

  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Value

  • Coastal Georgia

    Innovative

  • Coastal Georgia

    Healthy

  • Coastal Georgia

    Neighborhood gem

  • Coastal Georgia

    American

  • Glynn County

    Best Overall

  • Glynn County

    Best Food

  • Glynn County

    Best Service

  • Glynn County

    Best Ambiance

  • Glynn County

    Best Value

  • Glynn County

    Healthy

  • Glynn County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Glynn County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Glynn County

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Nest on St. Simons Island is a culinary gem, offering "fantastic food and ambiance" with a cozy, intimate setting. Patrons rave about its "great service" and "extensive wine list." The innovative menu, featuring small plates and rotating options, delights diners with dishes like "roti with curry" and "fig and pear pizza."
213 Reviews
  1. Timothy VIP

    Denver / Colorado36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place. Everyone helpful and friendly and food a nice change from regular beach town fare. Some upscale wine selections as well

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  2. Barbara

    Coastal Georgia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasty tapas in a great restaurant. We sat inside at a table for 4.

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  3. Nicole VIP

    Charlotte6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little spot with diverse menu of tapas and some main dishes. Very small and intimate setting. Will be back for sure!

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  4. Nan VIP

    Key West / Florida Keys22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this restaurant's food. Great chicken wings lemon pepper, pizza, and spring salad. My favorite is the Bao Mi, delicious.

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  5. Aaron VIP

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service, vibes. Everything was fantastic.

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  6. Natasha

    Coastal Georgia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Slowly working my way towards becoming a regular! The food. The drinks. The atmosphere. The people. The Nest has easily become my favorite spot on SSI.

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  7. Scott VIP

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly, knowledgeable team serving great food, with an extensive wine list and some excellent cocktails!

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  8. Nan VIP

    Key West / Florida Keys22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Party of 5. We all loved the food. Will definitely come back. Good serving sizes and price point.
    The NestResponded on May 21, 2025
    Thank you so much, Nan!

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  9. Debbie

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t want to say how awesome it is because I’m afraid I’ll never get in!!! It’s amazing and the service and food is top notch.

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  10. susan VIP

    Raleigh32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the best dinner experience of our trip. Our server, Rain, was a true delight as was each and every dish we ordered was a culinary home run! This place is a true gem in St. Simons!

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FAQs

The Nest offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (912) 268-2758.

The Nest is rated 4.9 stars by 213 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. Glynn County
  5. Saint Simons

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Booked 21 times today
Google Map for The Nest

511 Ocean Blvd, St. Simons Island, GA 31522-4812

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Saint Simons
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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