Goin' Coastal - CantonGreat for Lunch Groups8 of us went to lunch and had a perfect spot to eat, service was great and it was quiet enough to talk. Everyone loved their food except for one person who said the sandwich bread was not good so it was left on the plate. We will definitely go there again as it was comfortable and enjoyable and we were also not rushed.5/21/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat seafood placeGood seafood at a reasonable price. Love the atmosphere. Took my wife on a date night; was glad I did. We really liked everything about the experience. Highly recommended.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMFried Green TomatoesCan't get enough of the fried green tomatoes with lobster salad appetizer. So nice to have a restaurant like this in Canton.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMTop Seafood in Atlanta AreaGoin' Coastal continues it climb to the top spot in Metro Atlanta for seafood! Always amazed at the quality and innovative cuisine Zach Kell serves at his restaurants. The interesting part is that Goin' Coastal is in downtown Canton, GA 30 miles north of Atlanta!
The owner's and staff's attention to detail, use of top quality seafood products, cocncentration on sustainable seafood and use of local produce results in a winning combination! Combine that with servers that are well trained, friendly and very attentive - and you have the reason this is a not to miss seafood place! Also why we frequent weekly!5/16/2013 12:00:00 AMPricey but seafood is the star hereWe began with shrimp and corn chowder & lobster pot pie fritters. Plenty of tasty shrimp in the chowder, a deliciously seasoned base, but too many potatoes didn't help it. Lobster fritters were a great way to ruin lobster. Hubby ordered low country shrimp boil; it came with very large & excellent shrimp. Corn was good too. Rest of the meal was mediocre at best (sausage, potatoes). I ordered swordfish off the daily board, chose parmesan preparation; it was delicious, large portion cooked & seasoned perfectly. I asked for cheese grits instead of potatoes, & they were absolutely awesome. Homemade desserts change daily. We had a cheesecake option & choc. mousse. Both very good. I recommend ordering off chalkboard. Service was outstanding.5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMMust tryExtremely fresh seafood, gluten free options, reasonably priced. A must try!5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Find!My fiance and celebrated her birthday with dinner. Upon arriving we were seated immediately as we had reservations. The hostess was very nice and equally was our waitress. The ambiance was relaxed and the lighting just right. We commented on the bar area as large with high ceilings which allowed a roomier feeling.
I ordered the shrimp as did my fiance (with grits). It was very tasty and fresh. The wine was great and the beer was cold and the location was intown so that made it special.
I highly recommend it!5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMLove it!We are working our way through the menu and have not had a bad meal yet. The tuna special was to die for. We brought out of town friends and they loved it too. The service was marvelous, as always --thanks Mike! Having eaten here 5 times in 4 weeks it is pretty obvious we are hooked.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMThe new "James Bond" MartiniThe new "James Bond" Martini was AWESOME! Everything we ate made our taste buds kick it into overdrive, the "Dip" appetizer is a must have.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMMarvelous!We are so proud to have a restaurant of this caliber in our little town. Mike, our waiter, is terrific and the food is to die for.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMBest mealWow was the food outstanding! Hubby had she crab soup and I had lobster bisque. They came in large bowls and were superb! Then came a salad with a delicious lemon house dressing. All I could think about was I have to get this recipe! I forgot to ask though as our amberjack arrived with the most delicious rub on it served over potatoes and asparagus. It was the best fish I have ever eaten! Ever! Soooooo good!!!!!!5/2/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing food and ambience!If you are seeking an upscale restaurant with delicious seafood in Canton, GA, this is THE PLACE! The atmosphere is rustic and homey and the service is great. The food is probably the best around this area so why drive in to Atlanta when you have this restaurant gem right in Canton? 5 stars plus!5/1/2013 12:00:00 AMI brought my husband hereI brought my husband here for his birthday. It was his first time and only my second time. We had a marvelous time. Mike was fantastic! We have already made reservations for our wedding anniversary next week. I can't believe how long it took us to discover Goin' Coastal but now that we have, we will be regulars.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food, great service,Great food, great service, all round great experience!4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMLove it!!Always enjoy eating here! Great location and great food.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMThank you Zach and team forThank you Zach and team for a great birthday dinner. And, what a divine way to end the meal--Krispy Kreme bread pudding. Yum.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a reservation and ourWe had a reservation and our friendswere already seated. The waitess came up and told us that we had to move that someone else had reserved us that table, they moved us. the manager came by and said he would comp. oysters. We got the bill- the oysters were on the bill and something else- they took it off. Them moving us and the bill situation- made the situation worse.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMMike took great care of us.Mike took great care of us. He always showed up at the right time to keep the meal going. I appreciated the Shrimp and Scallop Risotto combination instead of just shrimp or just scallops. Everything was cooked perfectly.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMReally enjoyed the visit.Really enjoyed the visit. The food was properly prepared and fish tasted great. The corn pudding was terrific too. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great seafood.4/17/2013 12:00:00 AManother wonderful dinner;another wonderful dinner; loved the halibut and the new appetizers on the spring menu paired with wines that Tyler recommended.4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food! Lots of people,Great food! Lots of people, bustling around. Wonderful atmosphere of a neighborhood bar and grille with the food of a five star fish eatery in a major metro area. I had the coastal style halibut which was amazing. My dinner companion has miso wahoo, another good one but I would not recommend it for those like me who prefer saltier savory dishes, but that was just the miso flavor as it is supposed to be. I am not a fan. Oysters were amazing we had Rockefeller. We will have the mussels when we go back! Which will definitely be soon.4/10/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat, Fresh Seafood. GoodGreat, Fresh Seafood. Good wait staff, always accomodating. Always making certain the diner is satisfied.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMTry Goin Coastal --You will returnMy wife & I have been several times and have always had wonderful experiences. This weekend we brought friends from Dunwoody who just raved about food, atmosphere[casual & friendly] & said they were coming back.. Great fresh sea food selection & preparation variety[your choice] outstanding.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMA Splendid Time Is Guarenteed!!The food was, as always, outstanding - and Mike did his usual fine job. Please keep up the good work!4/4/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food, as always was spectacularThe food, as always was spectacular. The service was as well. My favorite location North of Atlanta and probably in most of GA.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful food, service wasWonderful food, service was great- Goin Coastal and Downtown Kitchen never disappoint.3/25/2013 12:00:00 AMThe best seafood in AtlantaThe best seafood in Atlanta area. We are proud Goin' Coastal is in Canton.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMVery well done. Food, service,Very well done. Food, service, casual atmosphere. Definitely will be back.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMWe shared the appetizer specialWe shared the appetizer special of lobster salad on top of fried green tomatoes with a hint of truffle oil--WOW; so glad that this one is planned for the new spring/summer menu. Great food, wine, and service. Kudos to the Goin' Coastal in Canton team.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food, great service!Great food, great service! Nice variety and I particularly like the preparation options.3/19/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat evening!Casual atmosphere in a restored building. Yummy cocktails, delicious fresh seafood and excellent service. We tried the crab cakes and lobster pot pie fritters, some of the best crab cakes I have had South of Maryland. The Red Grouper was cooked to perfection and the shrimp and grits were delicious. The desserts are homemade by the owners Mom and delicious. They were selling out of everything which to me is a sign that everything is fresh.
2 small things - cocktails were served in different size glasses at the bar and table, hostess tried to seat us at a high top in the bar even though we had a reservation and noted it was for our anniversary.
We will go back!3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMNew Menu Options at Goin CoastalChef Zack Kell has again updated the menu with some delicious dishes such as scallops served over risotto. There were several fresh fish options available from the daily catch menu. If you have not visited the Canton location since their recent expansion, it is well worth a return visit. A new bar has been added with bar and table seating providing a more spacious area for dining and a before or after dinner beverage.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMAs usual the food was great.As usual the food was great. I like the larger environment and the service was outstanding... If you ever have the opportunity to dine there take it, you will return.3/14/2013 12:00:00 AMGoin' Coastal brings downtownGoin' Coastal brings downtown Canton to a new level of dining. We have never had a bad experience at Goin' Coastal. The fresh fish is always presented elegantly and is delicious. This restaurant is one of the top seafood restaurants in Atlanta.3/14/2013 12:00:00 AMBest seafood around. NOTBest seafood around. NOT that there is much in Canton, GA to compare to, but I would put Goin' Coast up against restuarants at the coast. Everything I have ordered here has been great.3/13/2013 12:00:00 AMBest seafood I've had in AtlantaGoin' Coastal lives up to its high ratings on OpenTable and elsewhere. The fish always is very fresh and top quality; the service is efficient and friendly; the prices are reasonable; and the atmosphere is warm and relaxing. We are very happy every time we come here.3/9/2013 12:00:00 AMThe branzino is always oneThe branzino is always one of my favorites and it didn't disappoint. Can never go wrong with the crab cakes appetizer.3/8/2013 12:00:00 AMNot only do they know howNot only do they know how to prepare seafood, the prime rib special on Tuesday night is outstanding (so good that we returned for lunch the following day for a prime rib sandwich). It paired perfectly with a very reasonably priced Chinon from Tyler's book. And Michael took great care of us. Thank you!3/5/2013 12:00:00 AMLove the smoked trout andLove the smoked trout and red onion appetizer. Wonder if that will remain on the new menu coming in March?2/22/2013 12:00:00 AMThe pompano was prepared withThe pompano was prepared with a delicate parmesan crust and it was excellent; as was the Grand Cru Les Clos Chablis that Tyler recommended to us.2/8/2013 12:00:00 AMAnother excellent meal fromAnother excellent meal from one of our favorite restaurants. The butternut squash risotto and seared scallops paired so well with the Chablis from Tyler's list.1/18/2013 12:00:00 AMThe Hog snapper with misoThe Hog snapper with miso braised vegetables was excellent. Great way to end the week. And always nice to get to talk to Zach and Tyler.1/4/2013 12:00:00 AM