Message in a Bottle

4.8

365 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

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

What 365 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

DeKalb
Innovative
DeKalb
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Message in a Bottle offers a delightful seafood experience in Dunwoody, praised for its "friendly and attentive staff" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the "great vibe" and "wonderful cocktails." While the lively atmosphere is appealing, some mention it can be "very noisy." A top choice for seafood lovers!

365 Reviews

F
Fernando
Atlanta
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time experience at this wonderful neighborhood find! Service was very good and food was delicious. I look forward to another visit soon!
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David
VIP
Atlanta
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Message in a bottle is great. The service is fantastic, our waitress ( Sarah) is the best and the food is wonderful. The mussels are the best I have had and the crab cakes are “to die for”. This restaurant is a casual, neighborhood type eatery with exceptional good food and friendly environment. Our latest “ go to” place to eat. Do yourself a favor and try Message In A Bottle… you will not be disappointed. Oh,,and by the way,you’re welcome.
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Ross
Atlanta
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Menu is varied, lots of great choices. Oysters are perfect. Great server
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Billy
Atlanta
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Trin was just fabulous. Owner David stopped by just about every table and knew most of the customers dining that night. Delicious food, excellent service and wonderful ambiance which makes for a very memorable dinner.
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Kelly
Alabama
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We want to enjoy this convenient spot but the noise level is high and the food isn’t consistent. There was lipstick on the cocktail glass when it arrived and the fried fish was very salty. The fries were lacking salt and the special, which was strongly suggested, was bland. The service was fine but generally indifferent. We will try again and maybe sit at the bar.
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Jeff
Atlanta
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We went on a Friday night. Food is okay, but nothing to go out of the way for. Value for money is not there.
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Ken
VIP
Atlanta
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
MIAB it is a great local dining experience. Ownership is there and paying attention. The food is great. My only negative communist restaurant is a little loud. They have concrete floors and no sound baffling. Other than that it’s a terrific experience and they are always full.
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Susie
VIP
Atlanta
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fantastic experience at message in a bottle. David and his staff are always so friendly and helpful. The crabcakes were amazing & our party of 4 turned into a festive gathering both inside & out.
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Bob
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great time! Service was outstanding. Wonderful seafood …lots of menu selections. Fun vibe, but really is a sophisticated restaurant. One of Dunwoody’s best.
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Tricia
Atlanta
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there with friends on NYE and it was great! Service was awesome and food was yummy!
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FAQs

Message in a Bottle is rated 4.8 stars by 365 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

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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What 365 people are saying

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