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Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar, Saint Simons, GA

Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar

4.7 (475)
$31 to $50
Seafood
12 Market St, Saint Simons, GA 31522

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar, named for chef and owner Daniel Auffenberg's maternal grandmother, Dorothy Crane, is an upscale restaurant on St. Simon's Island. Dorothy's serves raw fresh seafood and other coastal cuisine alongside many dishes inspired by Daniel and his wife, Claire's, travels to Southeast Asia. Dorothy's has a large focus on craft cocktails, both original and classics.

Additional information

  • Location
    12 Market St, Saint Simons, GA 31522
  • Neighborhood
    Saint Simons
  • Cross street
    Sea Island Drive and Frederica Road
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 475 people are saying

Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Food

  • Coastal Georgia

    Innovative

  • Coastal Georgia

    Seafood

  • Glynn County

    Best Overall

  • Glynn County

    Best Food

  • Glynn County

    Best Service

  • Glynn County

    Best Ambiance

  • Glynn County

    Innovative

  • Glynn County

    Great for fine wines

  • Glynn County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Glynn County

    Good for special occasions

  • Glynn County

    Lively

  • Glynn County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar is celebrated for its "outstanding service" and "amazing food." Guests love its "creative cocktails" and "unique, flavorful dishes." The chic decor creates a perfect atmosphere for date nights. Although sometimes busy, the friendly staff and vibrant, spicy menu make it a "favorite spot" for many.
475 Reviews

  1. Trey

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and service. We had a wonderful experience
    Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster BarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for the kind words Trey! We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience and that both the food and service hit the mark. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another incredible evening at Dorothy’s!

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  2. Ann VIP

    London28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorites on the island. Great cocktails and service! I particularly like the oysters and salmon!
    Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster BarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review Ann! We're honored to be one of your favorites on the island. So glad you enjoyed the cocktails, service, and especially the oysters and salmon—great picks! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Dorothy’s!

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  3. Kevin

    South Carolina1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I signed up via internet stating 30th wedding anniversary. No acknowledgment. I was placed in a small corner 2 top, while several other tables were open upon my arrival. My waitress seemed extremely rushed to get my order in and then failed to deliver my wife’s drink after two requests. The manager fortunately came by and retrieved the drink. Dinner was average and not warm. I have been to this establishment several times which have been fine but more than over priced. Good luck.

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  4. Timothy VIP

    Mobile3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant and outstanding food. Somewhat Cozy atmosphere.
    Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for the kind words Timothy! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Hope to welcome you back to Dorothy’s again soon! 🍽️✨

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  5. Carol

    Atlanta22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our first trip to Dorothy’s. Asian and sometimes spicy flair to many dishes; all were just delicious. Outstanding service. Great cocktail program - I feel the need to work my way through the cocktail list! Expensive wine list and pricy cocktails after happy hour. Overall a fantastic experience and we will be back.
    Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for the thoughtful review Carol! We’re so glad you enjoyed your first visit—from the food and cocktails to the service. We totally support working your way through the cocktail list! 🍸 We appreciate the feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to Dorothy’s soon.

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  6. Jeremy Hess VIP

    Atlanta6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always so good! Love the food, vibe and drinks- a favorite
    Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Jeremy! We love hearing that and we’re so glad Dorothy’s is one of your favorites! Can’t wait to have you back for more great food, drinks, and good vibes. 🦪🍸✨

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  7. Timmy

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was overpriced and mediocre at best. Service was terrible! We had a Pretentious waiter who barely made an effort to explain specials and made little attempt to stop and see how we were doing over the 2.5 hour time we were there! The tables are so close together it was like we were actually having dinner with the strangers next to us. First and last time for us at this establishment.

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  8. Tom

    Coastal Georgia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu with some unique dishes and also fresh northern cold water oysters.
    Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster BarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review Tom! We're so glad you enjoyed the menu and appreciated some of our more unique offerings—those fresh northern cold water oysters are definitely a standout! We look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious visit soon.

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  9. David

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. Great place to go for an anniversary dinner.
    Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster BarResponded on June 3, 2025
    David! Thank you so much for celebrating your anniversary with us. I hope it was a joyous milestone! We hope to see you again soon.

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  10. Tim VIP

    Coastal Georgia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Hunter is a wonderful server! Never a bad meal.
    Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much Tim! We’re lucky to have Hunter on the team and we're glad you had a great experience with him! We truly appreciate the kind words and can’t wait to have you back at Dorothy’s soon. 🌟🦪

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FAQs

Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 475 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Coastal Georgia
  4. Glynn County
  5. Saint Simons

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar

12 Market St, Saint Simons, GA 31522

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sea Island Drive and Frederica Road
  • Neighborhood
    Saint Simons
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Auffenberg
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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