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Beetlecat, Atlanta, GA

Beetlecat

4.6
4.6
2584 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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.

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2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Oyster Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (678) 732-0360

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Dining Coordinator: (678) 732-0360

  • 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 Luau Party: 1-4PM

    $45.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 16, 2023 only
    On Sunday, July 16th, from 1-4pm, BeetleCat is hosting a Shark Week party! Join us for food, drinks, games, a costume contest and surf rich music from our DJ. Menu offerings will include a “luau style pig plate” – a pulled pork sandwich with slaw, fried plantains and oooeee dipping sauce – & much more! Oh, and we’ll have a whole pig roast on La Caja China! Come take a bite and wash it down with the spicy, tequila-based “shark bite” – one of our special cocktail features. Tickets are $45 and include food and two drink tickets. Ride the wave to the den patio then for this BeetleCat-style luau!

Popular dishes

What 2,584 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlanta Metro

    Seafood

  • Atlanta

    Seafood

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  1. RestaurantLover

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Fabulous food. Very pricey. Some people with a speaker came and stood out by the patio diners and decided to rap at about 100 decibles through half our time there, so if you care about your experience, don’t sit outside.
  2. JuneN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had my daughter’s graduation party at BeetleCat, Steven and Angel where our servers the food and the service were great.

    BeetlecatResponded 1 day agoHi June! Thank you for taking a moment to review us. It was a pleasure to have you all in house on our upstairs patio. We love to help celebrate for such occasions. We appreciate your business. See you soon!

  3. decoratorgirl

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service. The oysters are so good!
  4. NickyW

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very lovely place and would come back again and tell others about it!

    BeetlecatResponded 1 day agoHi Nicky! Thank you for taking a moment to respond about your experience. We truly appreciate and would love to have you back so that we can elevate your experience even more. Please let us know the next time you drop by.

  5. KO32

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dined in for brunch and it was a great experience all around. Service from Niyah was friendly and professional. Food was served hot and everything was delicious. Looking forward to our next visit!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beetlecat was great! The service was amazing and the BRUNCH! YUM!
  7. nathanq

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply amazing atmosphere and service. Amazing Brunch!
  8. RobertM

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a treat, oysters incredible, food and cocktails divine
  9. AngieT

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pricey, but like all things, you get what you pay for. Every morsel was delicious and the staff is impeccable. Went for the lobster roll and it did not disappoint.
  10. Winter

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time trying this restaurant for my birthday last night and Wow ! Everything we ate was absolutely delicious, the staff was so kind, the ambiance was lovely, really just blew my expectations out of the water !
  11. KarlOsis

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The cod fish and fries and lobster sandwich entrees were good on quality but average on flavor. The hostess and wait staff we very cordial and accommodating which gave another star to the overall experience. But the big detractor was the lack of apparent cleanliness and freshness of the decor, and the dress and hygienic appearance of some of the support staff (e.g. cleaning, kitchen staff), which could benefit from greater attention to detail. For example, lack of grooming of hair (including beards) and nails detracted from a confidence that food preparation and handling is as should be expected. I caution Beetlecat to guard against the fatigue syndrome that plagues the food service industry; the tendency to start strong but then languish over time into mediocrity. Two restaurant groups that seem to have avoided fatigue syndrome are Houston’s and OK Cafe/Blue Ridge Grill.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the brunch, wish I could go over again again.
  13. ChristinaM

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best oysters in Atlanta. Mussels super good too in the best broth.
  14. Daniel

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Fantastic atmosphere and interior design. Food was absolutely incredible, and I’m still thinking about it a day later. Oysters were some of the very best we’ve had in Atlanta. Lobster Roll was hands down, the best I’ve ever had. Lobster was so juicy and had a delicate sweetness. Portions were a little on the small side, but were adequate and designed so that you could enjoy appetizers and oysters without feeling like you went “overboard”. Drinks were well crafted and balanced. Only downside was that our server was stretched thin among tables both inside and outside. However, we will definitely be back to enjoy the food again.
  15. Addison

    Kansas City

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Beetlecat is a favorite, we go all the time. Decided to make it our last meal in Atlanta before we moved across the country. Service was unusually slow, but our waitress was great and the food was as good as it always is. We've had better nights at beetlecat, but no specific complaints overall.
  16. ChrisK

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The ambiance and service was incredible. The food we had was good, but the menu was a bit more exotic than I would have liked.
  17. Brittany

    Denver

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The lobster roll was to die for. The entire experience was 5 stars and we'll definitely be coming back.

    BeetlecatResponded on May 11, 2023Hi Brittany! Thank you for taking a moment to leave us a review. We are excited to know that you enjoyed yourself. Come back soon.

  18. DrHarris

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great Service by an awesome staff. I would eat here again.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Food took way too long to come out. Donuts were great
  20. AlonzoR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Took food over 30 mini to come out. Food was just ok
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food3service1ambience3
    My friend joined me for brunch on Saturday and though the lobster roll was good, I was anticipating having oysters and was saddened to learn there is a separate brunch menu that does not include oysters until dinner time. I was also displeased that our server did not greet us until about 45 minutes into our reservation after we requested her presence.
  22. JoeyW

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Solid place for seafood and delicious food! Little pricey but worth it
  23. NathanC

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we ate was delicious. Great staff. Such a great experience.
  24. ColondraM

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Angel (server) was the best, food was delicious and recommended to several friends.
  25. StaceyD

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently one of the best restaurants in Atlanta. Oysters are amazing and clean, food is ON POINT. Squid ink pasta was outstanding. The flounder was so creative and delicious. The service really made the evening a level above for us. Our waiter Anthony was attentive, fun, always there when we needed him. The hostess (I didn't catch her name) was so nice and accommodating. Whenever I have out-of-town guests I bring them to Beetlecat for a meal they will never forget.
  26. AprilD

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Incredibly fresh fish and oysters and this has been consistent for years. The menu changes so I some of my fav dishes weren’t available during my visit. But over all, the fish & chips and flounder were delicious! The staff was stellar and attentive. I sincerely appreciate their commitment to customer service.
  27. PiperF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, DJ was everything and the atmosphere was a vibe!
  28. inmanparkgal

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beetlecat never disappoints - we come often, and the service is always consistently great, as is the food. We got lobster rolls all around for brunch, because they are too good to share!
  29. Alcb

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience4
    Portion sizes have noticeably changed, decreased in past couple months...not as great value as it once was sadly.
  30. MMMM

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Lobster roll quality has gone dramatically down ! It was dry and no flavor at all.
  31. Jujubeez

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food and drinks were fantastic. Service was a bit slow, but the waiter was knowledgeable and friendly. This place is very expensive, so be prepared for that. The lobster roll is teeny tiny, all for $38. My poor husband left hungry 😂
  32. JamaalM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and myself went for our anniversary and we really enjoyed ourselves. Our server Caitlin was amazing and sweet and would come back to try other items and ha e Caitlin as our server. She added a nice little touch if ginger ale to wine glasses so we can toast because my wife couldn't drink. Overall experience 10/10
  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a go-to at any time really! Fantastic service with honestly the best lobster roll and mussels in the city imo!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    This place has gone so far downhill. It’s so sad, it used to be one of the best restaurants in town.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our request for outdoor seating was accommodated and we were able to enjoy a family gathering
  36. ChrisB

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and very positive experience. Highly recommend the delicious fish 'Collar' entree cooked to perfection in their wood-fired oven, and the Fish and Chips with the cod beautifully batter-fried and tender. Ed and Alex are amazing chefs. Great service from all of the staff, too. Also, you can't beat their 'happy hour' (4p--5p) oysters ($1.50/ea.) for price and quality. Curious to try? Do it.
  37. Jose

    Coastal Georgia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was amazing! I look forward to going back, the drinks were good! The oysters were amazing! I definitely recommend the squid.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    No matter how they change the menu it never disappoints. Everything was awesome as always!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    We love Beetlecat but today our service was underwhelming. It took over an hour for my wife and I to receive our food.
  40. Beans

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Food here is fantastic - the waitstaff is hit or miss. Either really great, good recommendations and service or just the opposite. With that being said it’s a great atmosphere and one of our favorite places to go

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

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

Beetlecat is rated 4.6 stars by 2584 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Beetlecat

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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Dining Coordinator: (678) 732-0360

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