Beetlecat

Name: Beetlecat
Address: 299 North Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30307
Telephone: (678) 732-0360
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (3142)

$31 to $50

Seafood

299 North Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 102 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Featuring raw oysters and fresh seafood with international influences from executive chef Eddie Barrett, BeetleCat is a trendy restaurant and bar in Atlanta’s Inman Park neighborhood. The menu transports you to the New England coast at the upstairs dining room and oyster bar, while the downstairs Den lends itself to a 70s surf shack. Enjoy fresh air on one of the two patios, both upstairs and downstairs. BeetleCat is open nightly for dinner and offers brunch in the Den on Saturdays and Sundays.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(678) 732-0360
Website
http://www.beetlecatatl.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Eating should be a celebration of sharing, and BeetleCat is the perfect spot to share good food with your friends and loved ones.

Location
299 North Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Neighborhood
Inman Park
Cross street
Elizabeth Street
Parking details
Garage, Street Parking Available
Entertainment
DJ's Friday and Saturday Night
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Shark Week Party: 1-4PM
$45.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 27, 2025 only
1:00 PM
On Saturday, July 27th from 1–4PM, BeetleCat is throwing a Shark Week Skewer Party down in the Den! Celebrate summer (and sharks) with flame-grilled skewers, tropical cocktails, DJ beats, and beachy vibes. We’re serving up mahi and beef skewers with bold Thai and Vietnamese-inspired marinades, plus sides like green papaya salad, sticky rice, and grilled corn. Wash it down with one of our Shark Week cocktails — the Hammerhead Punch, Nurse Shark, or Great White. Tickets are $45 and include food and one drink ticket. Hawaiian shirts and costumes are encouraged — so throw on your fins and join us for a bite!

What 3,142 people are saying

Beetlecat 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Atlanta
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Beetlecat in Atlanta offers a vibrant atmosphere and "fantastic food" with standout dishes like the "amazing lobster roll" and "perfectly fresh oysters." The service is consistently "outstanding," with staff praised for their attentiveness and friendliness. Although some find the portions small, the culinary creativity and lively ambiance make it a must-visit.

3,142 Reviews

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Amanda
Atlanta5 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dined in on a Friday night for a casual cousin meet-up. We were able to make reservations easily online. Upon arrival, the host kindly accommodated a last-minute increase in our party size without any issues. The service was attentive, and the teamwork among the staff was especially noticeable. I ordered the baked oysters, lobster roll, and fries. I had zero complaints about the food—everything was delicious. Although the fries didn’t come with the lobster roll by default, I was able to order them on the side. I also appreciated that they offered the lobster roll warm, as it’s typically served cold. Overall, it was a great experience, and I’d definitely return to try other items on the menu.
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Mary Jo VIP
Atlanta6 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit since the new menu was released and we weren’t big fans of the changes. The service was very good, the oysters and fry bread were great! But, we found the food to be very salty. The coconut fried rice was very different from past experiences with the new one lacking flavor and extremely salty. The lobster knuckles we found salty, tuna crudo, and beef tartare handrolls were ok. We have highly enjoyed Beetlecat in the past, but probably won’t be back since our favorites are no longer offered.
BeetlecatResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. While we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the oysters, fry bread, and the service, we’re genuinely sorry to learn that the new menu didn’t meet your expectations. We understand how disappointing it can be when favorite dishes are no longer available, and we truly appreciate your past support of Beetlecat. Your comments about the salt levels and the flavor of the coconut fried rice are being shared with our culinary team as we continually refine and improve our offerings. We hope you’ll consider giving us another try in the future — we’re always working to strike the right balance between introducing fresh ideas and staying true to what our guests have loved. Warm regards, The Beetlecat Team
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Marilyn
Atlanta4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great lobster rolls, shrimp salad The maple bacon doughnut was a delicious surprise
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Lindsay
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Missing some things from the old menu but that fried bread is worth the trip! Excellent service and attention from the whole team but especially Angel- she is the best!!!
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Adrienne
Coastal Georgia1 review
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Grilled oysters were amazing! Lobster roll and drinks were great. The staff from start to finish were outstanding. Definitely will return.
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Audrey
Atlanta4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I dine at Beetlecat to celebrate our anniversary every year and it never disappoints. The service, the food, and the atmosphere are all outstanding. We are so appreciative that several staff not only acknowledged our anniversary, but also went the extra mile to make our experience extra special.
BeetlecatResponded on May 28, 2025
Happy Anniversary! We're so glad you were able to celebrate such a special milestone with us - hope to see you in again soon!
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Nilla
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A must try. The food is delicious and service is great.
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Jay
Atlanta9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and a very energetic space. Great retro 80’s and 90’s music selections
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Kristen
Greater Boston2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
This may be the first review I've every written in Open Table, but I feel I need to warn future cusomers. If you like cool donuts , this is a great place for you. For brunch, not so much. The menu is very limited so take a look before you order. Our party of seven over a half an hour for toast and locks, biscuits, bacon and eggs, and 2 burgers. Food was delivered in shifts of 4 or 5 minutes between Ex: my eggs and bacon came and after 10 minutes I cancelled the biscuits because the eggs were getting cold. The bacon was thick but undercooked/rubbery, the eggs were crumbled and dry. The salmon over toast looked okay but the toast itself was thin and dry. There were not very many people in the restaurant for such sub par food. Aside from my daughters donut which she thought was amazing, I could have made this breakfast at home much better in half the time . No-one had any drinks and somehow the bill was about $30/person. We went because we were late to book brunch on a sunday and it was the only place that could take us. All seven of us agreed we knew why after the meal. This place has potential with a great location, cool vibe and unique donut offerings, everything else needs a visit from Robert Irvine. Sorry ya'll, hope you take this feedback and do something with it.
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Caroline VIP
Atlanta4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10 Food, fun atmosphere, and great service. We will be back!
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FAQs

Beetlecat offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (678) 732-0360.

Beetlecat is rated 4.6 stars by 3142 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 102 times today

Experiences are available.

299 North Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

Additional information

Cross street
Elizabeth Street
Neighborhood
Inman Park
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–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, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Garage, Street Parking Available
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
DJ's Friday and Saturday Night
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.beetlecatatl.com/
Phone number
(678) 732-0360
Private party facilities
Eating should be a celebration of sharing, and BeetleCat is the perfect spot to share good food with your friends and loved ones.

Beetlecat

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Shark Week Party: 1-4PM

Menu

What 3,142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Beetlecat offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Beetlecat restaurant rated?

Is Beetlecat currently accepting reservations?

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