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 (3151)

$31 to $50

Seafood

299 North Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
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 3,151 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 is a seafood haven with "the best lobster roll" and oysters that "hit every mark." Guests praise the "laid-back but elevated" vibe and "smooth and on-point" service. Highlights include the "delicious fry bread" and "10/10" menu offerings. A must-visit for seafood lovers in Atlanta!

3,151 Reviews

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Kandyce VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
1.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first time dining here. Was seated on the patio but it started raining 5 minutes in. Moved to high top bar and seated on end next to kitchen with staff constantly going in and out despite there being other tables indoors as well as 4-6 other places to sit at the bar. Ordered a salad with dressing on the side, it was brought out covered in dressing. Ordered a lobster roll with aioli on the side, it came out with aioli. Ordered fries with no salt, they came out with salt. I received the opposite of literally EVERYTHING I ordered. On top of that, I waited over 20 minutes for fresh fries, so I could not eat them with my lobster roll and by the time they finally arrived at the table, it was extremely cold. What I will say is that my server was very attentive despite how the food kept coming out. The food was decent, but not good enough for me to return. The experience left a bad taste in my mouth (no pun intended) and was a terrible, yet lasting first impression.
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Hugh
Las Vegas3 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Why create a Lobster Roll and not provide a scoop of Cole slaw for a truer New England experience? Though the roll was yummy Why cut corners and be very chintzy? Even worse, there was not an openness to the suggestion There are better choices in my future thankfully
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Anne VIP
Atlanta27 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Best lobster roll anywhere! Melon and papaya salad also delicious!
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Morgan
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beetlecat is that girl when it comes to oysters. We hit happy hour and were blown away—Katana Bay and Riptide were the clear stars: briny, fresh, and perfectly paired with a glass (or two) of their champagne and prosecco. The vibe? Laid-back but elevated. Service? Smooth and on point. If you’re an oyster lover with taste, this spot hits every mark.
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Chris
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the host to the server (Devin) we had a great experience! Refreshing to visit an Atlanta establishment that doesn’t charge automatic 20% gratuity for poor service. Excellent service from the host to the server. Great food and ambience.
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Cathy
Atlanta1 review
4.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All food delicious but not sure I love the change in menu and hope they bring some dishes back (collar) and add some veggie options
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Renae VIP
Atlanta3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The lobster roll, oysters, and kale salad are amazing!!
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Tammina
Atlanta5 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
It was a bit loud downstairs. We could not have conversation because we had to shout at each other. The service was great. The food was good.
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Christopher VIP
Atlanta3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A must-have is the Fry bread. The new "grill" items are so-so. The oysters were delicious, and in the past, the burger has been as well.
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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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FAQs

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

Beetlecat is rated 4.6 stars by 3151 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 30, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 25 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 3,151 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?

Make a reservation

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