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The Nest, St. Simons Island, GA

The Nest

4.9
4.9
170 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (912) 268-2758
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sunny Saltzman

What 170 people are saying

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
  • 4.9Food
  • 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

    Great for fine wines

  • 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

    Neighborhood gem

  • Glynn County

    Great for fine wines

  • Glynn County

    Good for special occasions

  • Glynn County

    Lively

  • Glynn County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Nest is a cozy, intimate dining spot on St. Simons Island, celebrated for its "excellent food, excellent wine, and excellent service." Guests appreciate the creative menu and the use of local farm ingredients, with specialties like the "bao sampler" and "sweet potato goat cheese balls." The atmosphere blends vintage with modern, providing a perfect setting for date nights and gatherings. Regulars praise the attentive staff and delightful experiences, making it a "must-go" destination.

170 Reviews
  1. heather

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful very tasty winter pasta. We enjoyed a nice bottle of wine at a reasonable cost. Really enjoyed sitting at the bar and had 5* service. I would go back again in a heartbeat. There is something for everyone on the menu…small bites or main entrees.

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  2. Steve

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Highly recommend! Reservations recommended.

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  3. Terry

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anything Zack McGowan has to do with food, is AAAAPlusPlus From Georgia Sea Grill to 3 little Byrds to The Nest is a guaranteed home run

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  4. Tara

    Coastal Georgia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always! Thank you for the delicious specialty drinks - garlic shrimp is wonderful with the toast to enjoy the sauce. Tara Lucas - SSI, GA.

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  5. Chris

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife, adult daughter and I loved our dining experience. We ordered several things to share (roti, potatas brava, wings, garlic shrimp and chicaronis). Everything was delicious. Each accompanying sauce with the dishes were outstanding. Great service and cozy atmosphere. Can’t wait to return.

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  6. Dena

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our new favorite place amazing food, excellent service and great atmosphere Nothing else like it on the island.

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  7. Michaelene

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect. A little taken back that they charged a service fee for using a credit card.

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  8. Joe

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome as usual. The rotating menu is awesome as well as the usual items.

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  9. mari ane

    VIP

    New York City

    65 reviews

    3.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We go here all the x … a favorite; went 5 pm Nonone there, had reservations. Sat us at a table right at door; ok but SUN. Shining in face big x; asked to move… took 4 people to discuss this including manager… to come back and say NO CANT MOVE U can sit outside .. lol; other tables r reserved .. for large party .. NO THEY CAME IN ALL TWOSOMES!!!my friend said they have been there several x with same type issues .., this was a favorite of mine.. ive been 25 x .. taken people back who did not like it .., because i loved this place …. But really!! Lie to us where we can see it!!! Says alot

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  10. Margie

    New York City

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and choices. Love the changing menu with fresh and innovative things to choose from. Excellent wine list and cocktails.

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FAQs

The Nest is rated 4.9 stars by 170 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sunny Saltzman
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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