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Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar, Saint Simons, GA

Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar

4.7
4.7
453 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
12 Market St, Saint Simons, GA 31522

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar, named for chef and owner Daniel Auffenberg's maternal grandmother, Dorothy Crane, is an upscale restaurant on St. Simon's Island. Dorothy's serves raw fresh seafood and other coastal cuisine alongside many dishes inspired by Daniel and his wife, Claire's, travels to Southeast Asia. Dorothy's has a large focus on craft cocktails, both original and classics.

Additional information

  • Location
    12 Market St, Saint Simons, GA 31522
  • Neighborhood
    Saint Simons
  • Cross street
    Sea Island Drive and Frederica Road
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 453 people are saying

Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Food

  • Coastal Georgia

    Innovative

  • Coastal Georgia

    Great for fine wines

  • Coastal Georgia

    Good for special occasions

  • Coastal Georgia

    Seafood

  • Glynn County

    Best Overall

  • Glynn County

    Best Food

  • Glynn County

    Best Service

  • Glynn County

    Best Ambiance

  • Glynn County

    Best Value

  • Glynn County

    Good for groups

  • Glynn County

    Healthy

  • 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
Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar offers a "spectacular" experience with its "innovative and truly unique" menu, featuring standout dishes like shrimp ceviche and bread pudding. Guests appreciate the "phenomenal" cocktails and "amazing" service, especially from staff like Chelsea and Shannon. The vibrant atmosphere and creative food make it a "must visit."

453 Reviews

  1. Martha-Greer VIP

    Atlanta16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dorothy‘s was spectacular… As always. The shrimp ceviche is a favorite, and we discovered a new favorite, the bread pudding. Excellent service. We’ll see you again soon!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved it. Fabulous oysters, great service, great time catching up with friends.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service here is always superb. Not your typical dinner options and all the small plates are good for sharing.

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  4. Diana VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty dinner! We loved the burger and orange chicken!

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  5. Joanna VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Terrible experience took 1 hor and 45 minutes to get any food

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  6. Michelle

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! Loved this cute dinner spot!

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  7. Ralls

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress Chelsea was great!!! Food was fabulous and prompt. Great vibe and top restaurant on Sea Island.

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  8. Bianca VIP

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shannon at the bar is a rockstar! Food is top-notch.

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  9. Tammy VIP

    Philadelphia29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great cocktail while enjoying the bartender show.

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  10. Leslie

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional in every way! Service is top notch. Crafted cocktails with house made ingredients are phenomenal. Food is consistently superior.

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FAQs

Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 453 OpenTable diners.

Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Coastal Georgia
  4. Glynn County
  5. Saint Simons

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar

12 Market St, Saint Simons, GA 31522

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sea Island Drive and Frederica Road
  • Neighborhood
    Saint Simons
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Auffenberg
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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