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Message in a Bottle, Dunwoody, GA

Message in a Bottle

4.7
4.7
413 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
5515 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
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

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Message in a Bottle!

    Multiple dates available
    Set Sail for a fabulous Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Message In A Bottle.! From Classic Egg Dishes, Build Your Own Salad, Seaside Sushi and Oysters & More, join us for a memorable brunch celebration! We will be serving our Brunch Buffet from 11AM - 3PM - $45 Per Guest, $22 for Under 12, and Kids under 6 eat free! Dinner Menu not available, Beverages, alcohol, tax + service charge not included.
    Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Message in a Bottle! Photo

Menu

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What 413 people are saying

Message in a Bottle 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlanta

    Seafood

  • DeKalb

    Neighborhood gem

  • DeKalb

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Message in a Bottle delights diners with "fresh and delicious" seafood, a "friendly atmosphere," and standout service from staff like Sarah and Trend. Guests rave about "crab cakes," "mussels," and "key lime pie." While the noise level might be high, the vibrant ambiance and "amazing food" make it a must-visit spot.

413 Reviews

  1. Ginny

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious as always!!!! Amazing service and amazing food!!

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  2. Beth VIP

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Trin always takes phenomenal care of us!!! Will be back soon!

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  3. Jacqueline

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easter brunch was great! Breakfast items plus shrimp, oysters, sushi, and nice salad and desserts. Lovely service and atmosphere.

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  4. Jonelle

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Location was perfect, and we thoroughly enjoyed the food offered at the Easter brunch. Will definitely go back for dinner.

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  5. Susan VIP

    Atlanta56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Message in a Bottle is one of our new favorite places to dine. We bring friends there for their first time and they have lived it. My go to, are the mussels. They are ALWAYS fresh, and large and the broth they are served in, is good enough for soup all by itself. They are outstanding. The restaurant has a great vibe. The staff are friendly, attentive and informative. I have to admit though, we ALWAYS ask for Sarah. She’s always there, and truly loves what she does and it shows. She’s very friendly, conversational and eager to please. She’s one of the best! David Abes has done an absolutely phenomenal job at rejuvenating Dunwoody! He has a great team, serves great food and has brought life back into the area. We will keep coming as it’s a favorite!

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  6. Mary

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were five of us and we each ordered a different entrée.. They all came out exceptionally fast, well cooked hot and we were very pleased overall. The bartender gave extra one on one service when he did not have an ingredient for a drink that was ordered, but offered to make a substitute . We will definitely return.

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  7. Michael VIP

    Atlanta169 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a delicious dinner at Message in a Bottle with great service in a clean and friendly atmosphere. We'll return again soon.

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  8. Alan VIP

    Atlanta6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dave and the Message in a Bottle team are doing a great job. The atmosphere is vibrant. And the food and service are great too. The shrimp basket is delicious at a reasonable price point. Message also recently added sushi to the menu. We look forward to giving that a try as well. Big fan.

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  9. Walter

    Miami2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my sister’s birthday celebration and she wanted a cute place. I chose Message in a Bottle based on its menu description. I am SO glad I did. Originally, we were supposed to be a group of 12 but ended up being a few more. Trend, our waitress, was super friendly and super accommodating. She handled all our requests in a very professional way. Food was amazing. I ordered the Sweet Petit Oysters and had to order more cause they were freshly great. My entree was the Seafood Pasta, perfectly balanced and tasty. Overall, we were all pleased with the experience, service, ambiance, food and price. Definitely a spot to go back to👌

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  10. Susan VIP

    Atlanta56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Message in a Bottle is now one of our favorite restaurants. The food is ALWAYS fresh and delicious! The service is ALWAYS excellent. We always request Sara as our server. David, the owner, is ALWAYS so hospitable and gracious and extremely welcoming. The fish is so fresh and my fave is the mussels. They are fresh, large and the broth is out of this world. And now, the restaurant is serving sushi which we couldn’t resist. 30A is a must! Can’t wait to return🥰

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Message in a Bottle

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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