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Fontaine's Oyster House
- Restaurants
- Atlanta, GA
About this business
Fontaine's Oyster Bar is located next to the Highland Tap Restaurant, and is very popular with locals and tourists alike. If you are expecting a chivalrous crowd and a well-dressed wait staff, then you will be a little disappointed. This no-fuss joint is a casual hangout, visited by office and college-going people during lunch hours. Evenings are always packed, as it is open till the wee hours of the morning. Try the Peel-n-eat Shrimp and the Jambalaya, prepared with fresh ingredients. You can have a drink at the well-stocke... read more
Location details
1026 1/2 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA, 30306, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
great laid-back bar – This was a great recent find for me. It has a cozy pub feel and I can only imagine how fantastic the back patio is in the warmer months. The service staff was very helpful and attentive. The menu is fairly standard, but the food itself is far from it. I highly recommend the freshly made spinach dip appetizer, and I do mean FRESH. Also, the grilled chicken sandwich reminded me of backyard summer cook-outs - perfect! If you are looking for a completely unpretentious locale, this is it.
Service & Seafood With A Smile!!! – We LOVE Fontaine's and dine there often due to the outstanding and attentive service and tasty food. The food doesn't disappoint, including various cajun dishes and specials throughout the week. They've even added the famous "steamhouse bisque" to the Fontaine's menu. The atmosphere is unique; you can count on fun quotes posted throughout the restaurant to brighten your week. The staff adds to the neighborhood atmosphere and overall charm. The last time we were there, our waitress was effi... read more
Grumpy bartender, great atmosphere – If you go (and I don't recommend it), don't sit at the bar. My friend and I went on a Sunday afternoon after laying by a pool all day and wanted a refreshing cocktail before heading home for the evening. The bartender was as rude as could be, hated being at work that day, acted like she was hungover or stoned or both. She didn't want to wait on us, obviously, and only wanted to speak to people that worked there. Couldn't recommend a refreshing cocktail, didn't bother with fruit, and was j... read more
Horrible service overshadows good food – After hearing rave reviews for months, we finally decided to check it out. Unfortunately, we left bitter and disatisfied with no desire to visit again. The food was very good but completely overshadowed by the rude, obnoxious service. From the moment we were seated, our waitress clearly had no interest in serving us: she chucked our coasters at the table and stalked off without so much as a greeting. Later our drinks ran out repeatedly and when she did finally come back to fill them s... read more
Fantastic Oysters and Always Fun – One of the city's best casual places to down a few oysters and a cold drink. Very authentic, great atmosphere (anything but chain or concept restaurant like). Staff is great, as evidenced by the number of folks we met who described themselves as regulars. Try anything on the menu. Judging by our experience you can't go wrong.
Just For Hangin Out and Downing A Few – I tried Fontaine's late on a Friday night. It was packed packed packed! Shoulder to shoulder, butt to butt, breasts to breasts when you walked in... Everyone was friendly, smiling and of course, carrying atleast one drink in thier hands. We made our way to the outdoor patio which was much less populated. Had a few beers, sampled a couple dozen oysters and moved onto dinner. I continues with oysters -- YUMMM-O while my dinner date did the salmon -- big, moist, yummy. We ended with a cou... read more
I LOVE THIS PLACE! – Words can't do this place justice! I dine at Fontaine's regularly, and I am never disappointed. Table service is pleasant, friendly, fast, and attentive. The food is fantastic (especially the hushpuppies, bisque, & steampot). The overall atmosphere is fun; you just don't want to leave. There are also specials Sun - Thurs, as if I need more reasons to visit this neighborhood hot spot. I love sitting on the outside patio (it's heated and covered), and we never miss an opportunity to take friends and visito... read more
Oyster's, Cold Beer & "Fontaine's" ! – Fontaine's in The Highlands has been around for years, and I don't know why we don't do lunch there more often. It's the sister restaurant to the "Steamhouse Lounge" in Buckhead, but has a totally different vibe. It's like being in some small groovey, yes groovey, oyster bar off Bourbon St. in New Orleans. We always start with one of the coldest beers in the ATL, and a bowl of that tasty lobster bisque. Then on to oysters, half-shell, or prepared anyway you like. Our favorite is Oyster'... read more
Great Place, but Service has gone downhill – I used to go to Fontaine's weekly. The service used to be incredible, quick, and attentive. The drinks used to be strong and came quickly to the table. The food is always good. The place had a laidback vibe with Blues music playing and friendly staff. What happened?! The last two times I went, we sat outside and the servers ignored our table. Recently, we had to ask to get menus and then waited about 25 minutes before telling the waitress that we were ready to order our food. The ... read more
Frequently asked questions about Fontaine's Oyster House
How is Fontaine's Oyster House rated?
Fontaine's Oyster House has a 4.5 star rating with 1,685 reviews.
When is Fontaine's Oyster House open?
Fontaine's Oyster House is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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