How is Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint - Jekyll Island restaurant rated?

Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint - Jekyll Island

2.9

40 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

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Join us on Jekyll Island for Authentic Southern Cuisine. Listen to music from our Juke Box, playing the oldies but goodies, or join in on Karoke, upcoming live entertainment to come. We're saving you a seat, to sit back and relax and indulge in the perfect bite on the beach. Raise a chilled glass and dig into a menu full of southern-inspired favorites, our Moonshine inspired cocktails, or even a Frozen drink to chill with on the beach, in the dining room or bar - or even better yet - from our covered patio or takeout.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Southern, Soul food
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(912) 635-9918
Website
http://www.sweetgeorgiasjukejoint.com/jekyll-island/home/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual

Location
41 Main St, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Neighborhood
Jekyll Island
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Cajun Crab Dip$12.00
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp$10.00
brown-sugar cured applewood smoked bacon, shrimp
Catfish Fingers$12.00
southern catfish, spicy pickle chips, honey mustard
Juke Joint Wings$12.00
signature juke joint seasoning blend, fried or slow smoked
Classic Caesar Salad$9.00
romaine, caesar dressing, aged parm, cracked pepper toast points
Juke Joint Fried Chicken Salad$16.00
fried chicken bites, greens, grape tomatoes, shredded cheese, egg, purple onions and croutons
Juke Cheeseburger$12.00
1 /2 lb. of fresh ground beef, choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion with steak fries
BBQ Pork Sandwich$13.00
slowly smoked pork (butt, shoulder and belly), signature bbq sauce; with steak fries and coleslaw
Juke Joint Fried Chicken$19.00
house specialty; signature juke joint seasoning blend, southern mac & cheese, braised collard greens
St. Louis Ribs
house-smoked and grilled with our signature barbecue sauce glaze and steak fries
- Whole Rack$25.00
- Half Rack$20.00
Shrimp & Grits$21.00
signature tomato cream sauce, pepper, vidalia onion

Sides

Coleslaw$5.00
Collard Greens$5.00
Mac 'N' Cheese$5.00
Steak Fries$5.00
Parmesan Grits$5.00

What 40 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

2.9

2.9 based on all time ratings

3.1Food
3.2Service
3Ambience
2.8Value

Noise • Moderate

40 Reviews

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KLee
Jacksonville
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Food was very good with nice size portions. The menu is limited. Atmosphere is nice but very plain. It does have an outdoor area, however, the view of the ocean is blocked by high dunes. The staff was great and very accommodating.
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Tasha
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience4
Poor service. Hostess was very rude and unfriendly. Would not go back
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed live music with dinner outside. The Peach dessert was excellent! We will be visiting again when we are back in town!
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RachelC
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall1food3service4ambience1
We arrived to find all the lights off inside, and 2 tables with customers finishing up outside Did not stay
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JWILL
Memphis/West TN
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Everything I’d imagine the experience to be. Will be going back soon!
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AJJG
Orlando
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious! Bacon wrapped shrimp, gumbo, fried chicken, fried shrimp and peace moonshine with pineapple juice. The service was the best on the Island.
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FlavorFoodie
Raleigh
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quick stop in for a snack. Customer service was excellent and appetizers were tasty. Parking is generous, with hotels and shops close by.
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Rick
Orlando
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience1
DO NOT GO TO THIS RESTAURANT!!!!! Horrible Horrible experience. If I could give less than one star, I would . We’re in town staying on sea island for a retreat. Found this place online and made a reservation on open table before going. We left the resort to come to this restaurant based on me having been to the restaurant in Atlanta and the wonderful history. Horrible experience. Horrible experience. We were a party of 10. There was not a single other person in the restaurant and nearly everything we ordered, they did not have. The waffle maker was broken, so no chicken and waffles. Burgers were cooked so well they were dry and we left over half of each on the plate. We ordered mac & cheese and the waitress came back to the table later and said there was not enough, then they found an extra serving and they brought out some additional ones all dried up. It’s a Juke Joint, but you can’t touch the jukebox. There’s a big sign on the jukebox that says do not touch. I asked if we could get permission to touch the jukebox and I was told it’s actually broken and the music that we were listening to was coming from something being played independently and not the jukebox. We ask about karaoke and were told that the karaoke machine doesn’t work and the waitress said she’s never seen it work. We spent over $400, no one came to the table to explain why they were out of things or to apologize, offer us a drink, a soda, or even a free water. Will never go back. Do not go to this restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall5food1service1ambience1
Restaurant was closed
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience3
They don’t have open table so our reservation wasn’t valid.
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TashaH
Coastal Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place with great music playing.The parmasan grits are fantastic.Friendly staff and great food. A little short staffed,so just sit back, enjoy the music and wait for the great food to be brought.
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joeS
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Good food and generous portions. A bit short staffed, though
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EllisS
Louisville
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food had great flavor and the service was very attentive. We will be back.
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Jack
Coastal Georgia
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint was closed the night of my reservation, so it really wasn’t very sweet. Fortunately, I was walking by and realized this prior to arrival. I checked the doors, locked, and called to confirm, no answer. It was rather disappointing. There are so few choices on the island, and now there is one less To consider.
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Calmariner
Los Angeles
24 reviews
vip
1.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Like several other recent reviewers, we were ghosted last night when we showed up at the restaurant for our reservation. No advance notice, only a sign on the door that they were closed. Why does Open Table continue to offer this restaurant as a choice when they are so irresponsible, unreliable, and disrespectful of their potential diners?
3 people found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Received a text message confirming reservation the day before our reservation and upon arrival the location was closed! I was very disappointed. They need to close this location indefinitely if it’s not going to be open. It was closed pretty much every day we were on the island.
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Based on our experience I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant to anyone and we never even ordered. We arrived on time for our reservation. When we told the staff about the reservation we were told to sit down. When we asked if we could sit outside the woman indicated it didn’t matter where we sat because they were so short staffed. We ended up sitting at a large table outside sharing the table with another party. When the waitress finished taking the other party’s order we asked for menu and were told “If she gets time”. She went on to tell us “There is only two of us. Me and the girl on the grill”. When we mentioned our reservation she shrugged, walked away, and reiterated she would bring us menus if she has time. At this point we bid our table mates good luck and left to go find some dinner.
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MarkA
Western NC
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We had made a reservation, when we arrived at the restaurant it was closed! We had no contact from them. Terrible way to do business.
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
The restaurant was essentially closed. They said that they would make us food but there was no staff.
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GregW
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Showed up for my reservation and its was closed. Called earlier in the day to add additional people to the reservation and was told it wasn't a problem. Never informed they weren't going to open that night.
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OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
Fried wings were raw in the middle. There was just one server when we arrived and she was bar tending in addition to serving and hosting! She was literally having to run. It was a Friday evening and the drink/food menu was severely curtailed. The entire island seems to be a good food desert.
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
This place was closed!
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FrankL
Atlanta Metro
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Manager is amazing, deserves double raise! Staff kind of lack luster and checked out. Terrific location and amazing music playing.
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Lola
Atlanta Metro
36 reviews
3.0
36 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Let me begin by saying the location of the restaurant on the island is perfect! The restaurant is decorated nicely and the music reminds you of the main location.in Atlanta. There was six people in our party. It was very chaotic upon entry. . It as if the restaurant was closing although we made a reservation. I approached a server who was no responsive. I then approached another woman who said she was the newly hired manager. She asked us to wait in an area until they sorted out some kinks. We we’re finally sat at an outdoor table about ten minutes later. I wanted the macaroni and cheese and waffles. Both of which were sold out. I settled on a salad. It was good. As a night cap, I wanted to taste the Peach cobbler. I was told it had been lit up and cooks did not want to unpack. Ok! The rest of the parties food was mediocre nothing to truly brag about. The ere were a number of missteps that occurred which I Sweet Georgia’s work out if the goals is to be a main stay on the island.
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MelissaM
Charleston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
When we stated that we had a reservation through Open Table, the manager stated that they were moving away from this service but would take us anyway. The food was okay. They were understaffed and the manager had to wait on us. The menu clearly stated that gratuities would be added on large parties, but one was added to our party of three. We will not be returning any time soon.
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Tazball
Charleston
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience2
Food and service were good. Noise level was disruptive to having an enjoyable time. Will not be going back.
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Mss7
Greater Boston
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Casual dining with regional food.
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davec
Atlantic City
94 reviews
vip
4.0
94 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
We both had the pulled pork sandwich. Fast service and the food was very good.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Absolutely the worst experience ever. Walked in for reservation and they said they were closed at 07:45pm on New Year’s Eve!!! They should not even be an option on open table to reserve. Spoke to manager who told me he was part owner and was also extremely rude.
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RRBR
Raleigh
13 reviews
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2021
overall2food2service2ambience3
Menu is limited. All ordering and paying is online. Staff was super nice and friendly but food was just okay.
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joses
Miami
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
Got there there around 6:55 pm and the waitress/hostess told us that they were closed. When I said that I had reservations for 7:00 she challenged me to show it as if I was making it up because “ We are not taking reservations” when I showed it to her she said fine you can take a seat but “We will get to you when we get to you” because “ there is only two of us” Obviously we decided to leave. It was Saturday at 7pm on a busy Jekyll Island Christmas fireworks night and all other Restaurants in town were super busy.
3 people found this helpful
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RebeccaH
Baltimore
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
The restaurant was closed when we arrived on time for our reservation.
2 people found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
Showed up for our 6:30 reservation and were told they closed at six. They checked and they did have our reservation on file that had just not bothered to call and tell us they would not be open. We ended up down the street at Beach Club. It was amazing!!
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Midtownfoodie
Washington DC
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really delicious shrimp, salads, drinks, desserts, and service. Large portions too. Our wait staff, Mary, was a gem. Right next door to the Westin, over looking the beach and ocean.
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
Restaurant wasn’t even open let me make reservations and drive all the way to Jekyll to a pitch black and closed establishment
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Naples
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2021
overall2food3service2ambience1
Service ver slow and food mediocre.
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
We made a reservation on open table and fii ok und the place closed. Their rating would be higher if the business was open and we could of tasted the food or experienced anything accept darkness. By this time, we were unable to get in anywhere else since we planned on being here.
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OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2021
overall1food1service2ambience4
Food was not good. Great music but food was unsatisfactory but they comped our food.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2021
overall2food4service1ambience2
They didn’t honor our reservation at all. When we walked in it was a first come first serve sit wherever you like. There wasn’t even a hostess. We had reserved an outside table but they were all full. We had to wait for someone to clean off a table inside. Also, about 8 tables were closed because water was dripping from the ceiling. We didn’t realize when we made reservations that this place has a strange business model. You scan a QR code on your phone and order virtually. I put in our drink and appetizer orders. After nearly 20 minutes my boyfriend went to the bar to check and make sure our order went though. The bartender was terribly rude and basically told him “We are busy, we will get to it when we get to it.” At that point, if I hadn’t already entered my credit card information we would have walked out. Finally our beers and food came out. All utensils were plastic. The food was good, but nothing special. We left after we finished the appetizers and beers. I had really had high hopes for this location when I saw that a restaurant had opened in this space after the previous one closed. We won’t be back.
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JenniferB
Western NC
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
Open table and this restaurant accepted our reservation for two. When we got there the restaurant was closed and has been for sometime and is closed indefinitely according to the sign on the door. Why that wasn’t reported so the reservations could be turned off is ridiculous. After reading all the good reviews we were looking forward to a great experience… oh well. Because all the other restaurants and beach village were booked up through 9 PM, we just got sandwiches at the grocery store. Disappointing experience from this restaurant.
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Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint - Jekyll Island is rated 2.9 stars by 40 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint - Jekyll Island

41 Main St, Jekyll Island, GA 31527

Additional information

Neighborhood
Jekyll Island
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Southern, Soul food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sweetgeorgiasjukejoint.com/jekyll-island/home/
Phone number
(912) 635-9918

Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint - Jekyll Island

Permanently Closed

Additional information

Main

Cajun Crab Dip$12.00

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp$10.00

Catfish Fingers$12.00

Juke Joint Wings$12.00

Classic Caesar Salad$9.00

Juke Joint Fried Chicken Salad$16.00

Juke Cheeseburger$12.00

BBQ Pork Sandwich$13.00

Juke Joint Fried Chicken$19.00

St. Louis Ribs

Shrimp & Grits$21.00

Sides

Coleslaw$5.00

Collard Greens$5.00

Mac 'N' Cheese$5.00

Steak Fries$5.00

Parmesan Grits$5.00

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How is Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint - Jekyll Island restaurant rated?

Permanently Closed

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