Halyards

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Address:
55 Cinema Lane
Saint Simons, GA 31522

Neighborhood:
St. Simons Island

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Cuisine:
Seafood

Price: $31 to $50

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Halyards Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.halyardsrestaurant.com
Email: info@halyardsrestaurant.com
Phone: (912) 638-9100
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Wednesday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Thursday - Saturday: 6:00 pm - 10:00pm. Halyards will open earlier for your special function.
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Seafood, American
Executive Chef: Christian Hattemer
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Halyards has an experienced catering crew to meet your needs and surpass your expectations. Event Coordinator Jessica Smith will organize your event to include delicious food, tasty beverages, rental equipment, tents, locations, service staff, and entertainment if you wish. Whether it be a low country boil on the beach, an intimate dinner for twelve, or a wedding reception with your 250 closest friends, Halyards will create an extraordinary event to remember. Visit halyardscatering.com for more information and menus or visit halyardsriverhouse.com to see our new waterfront venue.
Private Party Facilities: Halyards has an intimate private dining room with a single harvest table seating up to fourteen guests and a patio in our courtyard under an awning. Chef Christian has created menus to choose from or he will design a menu to your attain your culinary goal for the evening. Chris Maxwell can pair wines or order in your favorite grape juice to indulge your senses. This "smart" room has its own audio/video package available, it own entrance, wireless internet, a flat screen television, and a smart jack so your lap top can be seen and heard by all of your guests. If this room is not large enough for your event, Halyards can arrange for you to buy out the entire restaurant for the entire evening or just a portion of the night.
Private Party Contact: Jessica Smith/Dave Snyder (912) 638-9100
Entertainment: Halyards is located across the parking lot from Island Cinemas Movie Theater. Park once to have dinner and a movie.
Special Events & Promotions: Halyards participates in The Taste of Glynn annually to raise funds for the Amity House, occasionally has wine tastings, supports the St. Simon's Land Trust at the Oyster Roast, supports Cystic Fibrosis annually, and helps the Boys and Girls Club.

Getting there

Cross Street: Frederica Road
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Complimentary valet service is available Monday through Saturday beginning at 6:30. Also available in front of and to the side of Halyards is a secure, large, well lit parking lot. If you would like to drop off your guests at the front door, pull up under our porte-cochere to keep them warm and dry.

A word from Halyards

Halyards on St. Simons has been redefining Island Cuisine for 11 popular years. The Island's unrivaled see-and-be-seen dinner spot for locals who know and for coastal visitors who've heard that the Seared Tuna with a Plum Wine Reduction and the Prime N.Y. Strip with Soy Lime Butter will make your… evening. That's not to say you should skip the Creamy Blue Crab Bisque or the nightly specials. The atmosphere is casually elegant(coozy lounge furniture in the courtyard and under the awning), the welcome warm (usually by name), the service crisp and attentive, the wine cellar vast (7 Wine Spectator Awards) and the comfortable bar hip and hopping. The menu is the brilliant handiwork of Chef/Owner Dave Snyder that changes seasonally and is bold, creative and gloriously rewarding. To be sure you're pleased, Dave roams the front of the house for comments when he's not out fishing for your dinner. As you would expect at a restaurant of Halyards' caliber, reservations are a good idea. Continued

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Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food

Diner Reviews

"We went to Halyards for my birthday....service was excellent as well as the food. Server was extremely helpful with questions regarding menu selections and recommendations."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"A wonderful restaurant, fully deserving of its high ranking. The service was attentive without being overbearing. The wine selection was extensive. The appetizers, house-made bacon, potstickers and calamari were tasteful. The salads were delicious, crisp and nicely presented. The entrees, including shrimp and grits, blackened flounder and short ribs were all delicious. But the short ribs were truly outstanding, rich, meaty, super tender, and paired beautifully with a potato croquet and green beans. Apple cake with cinnamon ice cream was a great finish to a delightful meal. Can't wait to visit again."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"We had a group of 8 which can create service problems, but we were promptly seated. Service and food were both very good. Seafood dishes were especially well received."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"I had a red snapper special and it was the only meal I have ever had at Halyard's that was less than spectacular. I was surprised and disappointed but I still recommend this outstanding restaurant without hesitation and will dine there many more times in the future. (I am a local.)"
Dined on 2/26/2014
"Our group dined this week at Halyard's for a birthday dinner celebration. Each of us came away thrilled with the experience. The service was professional yet friendly. We especially liked the mutual respect that our waitress displayed to the person in training who was also assigned to our table. We took the recommendations of our waitress for appetizers, the shrimp taco and crab bisque. She offered to cut them in half/split the portion in two bowls for us. The special entrée was grouper on Brussels sprouts with bacon - an ample portion. Another guest had snapper off of the menu and enjoyed it very much. I received a delicious chocolate dish with a candle at the end of the meal, thankfully understated yet a nice touch. We will go again!"
Dined on 2/24/2014
"As first timers to SSI we are trying out the restaurant scene before deciding which ones to keep on our list of favorites. Halyards came highly recommended and it lived up to its reputation. From warm greetings by staff; friendly bartenders for pre-dinner drinks and excellent food and service halyards is a "Keeper" on our list."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Great food in a casual atomosphere. Creative versions of basic food. Maybe the best calamari I have ever had. Everything was good from the skirt steak to the very fresh Snapper. You can't go wrong."
Dined on 2/17/2014
"Wanted surf and turf and the waitress said if you don't see it in the menu just ask. We both had fillets and the tuna with mine was fantastic. Whomever prepped the plates missed my risotto but the potatoes I got with the tuna (part of the entre) were fabulous. Be sure to get the sautéd Spinach. The home made ice cream and almost flourless chocolate cake were great!"
Dined on 2/17/2014
"Halyards is the best restaurant in the Golden Isles. The food is excellent and the staff is gracious & attentive. It is always a treat to dine at Halyards."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Seafood was delicious and accommodated gluten free."
Dined on 2/11/2014
"We have eaten in most of the top rated restaurants on SSI. This place is clearly #1. We went here to celebrate our anniversary with another couple. We started with some appetizers ...... The homemade bacon and dumplings. Both we're amazing. We all tried a different mains....hanger steak, short ribs, shrimp and grits and cashew crusted fish. All were excellent. For desert we shared a apple desert with chocolate cinimon ice cream. The entir group raved about every course. The waiter was attentive and friendly. I highly recommend this place."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"By far the best fine dining on the island. Order anything on the menu. I've eaten here many times and have never been disappointed. Bartenders do a great job. One of my favorite restaurant."
Dined on 4/5/2013
"Halyards has bee a very good restaurant for all of its 14-years, but the balance seems to be perfect now. The expanded bar, softer decor and slightly casual leaning of finer dining seems finally a bulls-eye after getting closer with each of a series of changes in the past five years. Try it soon, especially if you haven't been this year."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"We all enjoyed an excellent dining experience. Halyards lived up to its reputation. Not inexpensive, but we all felt that the pricing was in line with the service and offerings. Will return."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Marvelous food in appropriate size portions so you never come away feeling stuffed. The wait staff is out standing. The chef is superb. Best dinning experience on the coast of Georgia."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Terrific food. My husband ordered the fish special and I had the tuna. We couldnt decide which we liked best and almost returned the next night to swith orders. Service was excellent as well. Would definitely return."
Dined on 2/4/2014
"Had the double patty cheeseburger and it was the 2nd best hamburger I have had in the world."
Dined on 1/23/2014
"We are from Savannah and have dined here twice upon the recommendation of my daughter. This is her "go to" sophisticated place when friends visit. The atmosphere is perfect for conversation; the wait staff are excellent; There were 5 in our party this time & everyone loved their choices - plates were clean! My husband and I especially like their option of "small plates" which are perfect for us. I always try their fish and my husband the filets. If you want to go somewhere special, chose Halyards. The theatre is next door which is a plus if you are in the mood for a movie. Our favorite place for lunch or brunch is Palmers in the Village. Both have the best food on the island."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Dinner at Halyards was once again the treat it's always been. They recently re-decorated the bar area and that was a smart move on Chef Dave's part. When you walk into the lobby area, there is now a window that gives you a view down the beautiful bar. Lots of patrons were already seated at the bar when we arrived at 6:15 (they're now open at 5:00 for drinks and tapas) and the energy there made me want to join in the fun. Several fish specials were featured that night and I love that they allow you to substitute sides on a dish. For instance, I wanted to try their new fried (this is the south!) brussels sprouts and so substituted them for green beans. The sprouts were a little too salty, so Chef, please go easy on that next time."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Interesting menu with some fascinating combinations that tickle the taste buds. Two of the three of us had fish - one salmon, one cashew-crusted white fish. Both were tender, moist and flavorful - and distinctly different. The tuna tartare appetizer was a big hit. My steak was cooked precisely as requested - medium rare. I ordered the spinach so I could taste their bacon and was pleased to find it added a pleasantly smokey touch to one of my favorite vegetables. For lighter eaters, ask for a half serving of the house salad. 'Tis sufficient. If you live here on the island, you are guaranteed to run into someone you know in the dining room or at the bar."
Dined on 1/23/2014
"Halyards was terrific. Great food, interesting cocktails, decent wine list. They provide an iPad wine list with lots of tasting notes, etc. Not useful for me but would be for those trying out something new or those will limited wine knowledge. Everything was on time with the reservation, all employees friendly, waiter took his time and didn't seem rushed even thought the restaurant was very busy. Good food, good drinks, decent wine list, good value. We will definitely dine there on future visits to Sea Island. Thanks to all the fine people at Halyards!"
Dined on 1/17/2014
"Halyard's is a special restaurant that just keeps getting better and better, unlike other ones that tend to get stale. Excellent service and delicious food."
Dined on 1/15/2014
"Halyards food and service were both excellent. Chef Dave is a wonderful cook, manger and person. We had a wonderful evening and all of the foods were tried were excellent in quality and presentation. We highly recommend Halyards to anyone looking for fine food, wine,service and ambience all in the same place. Bill and Nan Phillips"
Dined on 1/13/2014
"Title says it all- The food and the service was as expected- This was my 1st visit with my wife and was recommended by many that live on the Island. Glad their words of wisdom were true. They had just introduced the iPad for the beverage menu and said they were adding more to it later. Great idea!"
Dined on 12/28/2013
"The braised short rib ravioli appetizer was as good as or better than I had in Italy. Huge surprise!! The meatloaf appetizer was so good we ordered a second one for the table. The fish was outstanding and prepared to everyone's liking."
Dined on 12/29/2013
"Great crab bisque with sherry shots, filet was perfect, the pan seared grouper was delicious!"
Dined on 12/29/2013
"Love the Georgia Green vegetables!! Wonderful menu and loved snapper."
Dined on 12/23/2013
"I have been to Halyards many times . It is always great. I think the best two things on the menu are the pot stickers appetizer and the shrimp and grits main course. Fish of the day is always good. But everything is good."
Dined on 12/23/2013
"A nice dinner with decent prices and as-expected good steak. A salmon dish was overly spicy however but overall no complaints."
Dined on 12/22/2013
"The catch of the day, grouper, was prepared so simply over a bed of grilled baby vegetables and so perfectly cooked it ranks amongst my favorite grouper entree of all times. The endive and apple salad was fresh, dressed lightly and the perfect accompaniment to the grouper for a clean, fresh dinner all around."
Dined on 12/20/2013
"We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary here tonight. The meal was excellent and our waiter, Charles, was outstanding! Thanks!"
Dined on 12/3/2013
"One of the best meals I've had in quite some time. Highly recommend!"
Dined on 10/12/2013
"Halyards suffers from lack of local competition of good restaurants. Their quality has slipped with the demise of Cargo and others. They are trying with local grown produce, but that does not matter if the preparation is not excellent. Both the shrimp and fish were overdone and the flavors did not blend well nor were they distinct enough."
Dined on 11/29/2013
"A very pleasant Friday evening. Lovely service including sitting in a booth (as requested through OpenTable). We had four courses, each of which was superb). We truly do need to go more often!"
Dined on 11/29/2013
"This meal was part an interview process for a new hire. We were seated away from the main flow of the restaurant which allowed us to engage in meaningful conversation while enjoying excellent dining. All in all, it was a very successful dinner."
Dined on 11/21/2013
"Halyards was fantastic - the food was incredible I will be back just to have the "wedge" again. The wine - which we ordered by the glass because I was drinking red and my wife white - was superb. The red was a Cab I was not familiar with - our waitress surprised me by bringing out the bottle so I could take a picture of the label - little things can be so important. My wife commented the Filet was the best she has ever had - we travel - so high praise. Bottom line: You can't go wrong at Halyards!"
Dined on 11/20/2013
"My wife and I eat here often. Never have been disappointed in either the food or service. If you eat late ( 7pm-8pm) you should call for a reservation as it is a very popular dining location for the local resident."
Dined on 11/9/2013
"The food was outstanding as usual! Guests from out of town were very pleased with their selections as was I! Chef owner does a great job with offering excellent menu and well prepared food. I did not even order my favorite shrimp taco appetizer and it was still a grand meal!"
Dined on 11/9/2013
"like you are the reason they're there- service prompt and adaptable- food delicious. I had the shrimp and cheese grits and it was easy to see how it was an award winner."
Dined on 11/8/2013
"Food was great, service was exceptional. The chef came out and spoke to us---what a treat! They have fresh fish,it was perfect!!"
Dined on 11/7/2013

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