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The Big Ketch Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

The Big Ketch Buckhead

4.6 (1181)
$30 and under
Seafood
3279 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Kid-friendly
The Big Ketch Buckhead is a beach getaway in the heart of the city. With fresh seafood delivered daily, we create signature dishes that bring the southern coast to you. So sit back and relax at your neighborhood beach house with hand-crafted cocktails and coastal inspired fare. No SPF required.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, The Big Ketch Buckhead can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Neighborhood
    Buckhead
  • Cross street
    E. Andrews Drive
  • Parking details
    The Big Ketch Buckhead has a public lot that is available for our patrons. Cars left in parking lot after 10PM must have validation or they will be booted. Validation is free - Just ask our staff for one!
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Nightly
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,181 people are saying

The Big Ketch Buckhead 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlanta

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Big Ketch Buckhead offers delightful seafood dishes with standout items like the "lobster roll" and "crab and lobster bisque." The "service was great," creating a welcoming atmosphere. While portion sizes vary, the restaurant remains a "favorite place for seafood in Atlanta," thanks to its fresh flavors and engaging staff.
1,181 Reviews
  1. Alisa

    Atlanta20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The big Katch is a great go to. good food and not overly expensive.
    The Big Ketch BuckheadResponded 6 days ago
    We're so pleased to hear you enjoy dining with us, Alisa. Thank you!

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  2. Linda

    Atlanta27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails, food delish. I like the seasoning put in the fries. Good experience
    The Big Ketch BuckheadResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you, Linda. We're so pleased to know you enjoyed our cocktails and food. We hope to have you back for another excellent experience someday soon.

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  3. Mona

    Atlanta3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    While the taste of the food and service were excellent, the inconsistent portions in the dishes made it a very bad value. We had a party of six. We ordered several appetizers, three lobster rolls, one blackened grouper sandwich, one poke bowl, tacos and several cocktails. With the 20% auto service charge the bill was around $400. One lobster roll had a good portion of lobster, one lobster roll had a little less lobster, and the final lobster roll had a very small portion. The $22 grouper sandwich had a very tiny piece of fish that only covered 1/2 to 2/3 of the bun. MAYBE 3 ounces. For both the last lobster roll and the grouper sandwich, we left a big portion of the bread on the plate because there was nothing to eat with it. The server said the grouper looked small. She took it back to the chef who said it was about an average portion. It was a birthday dinner so i didn’t wanna ruin the vibe for the birthday girl. So we just ate the food. I did send a follow up email to management the next day but so far I have received no response. Again, food and service were great, but just a heads up that portion sizes, depending on what you order, may make it not worth the price.
    The Big Ketch BuckheadResponded on June 19, 2025
    Mona, thank you for choosing us for a birthday celebration and for taking the time to provide your valuable feedback. While I'm pleased to know you enjoyed our food and service, it's disappointing to hear that the value didn't meet your expectations. We normally are complimented on our portions, but I'll make sure to keep an eye on them. We always ensure our prices are competitive with other top restaurants in our category. I will send you my direct contact information so you can email me directly. I look forward to continuing the conversation and, hopefully, having you back soon for what I'm confident will be an outstanding dining experience in every way. Thomas Wilkinson, General Manager

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  4. Kelly

    Atlanta1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was tasty. The drinks weren’t that great. We got the Smoke & Fire Margarita and The Royal Ketch. They were subpar for the price. The Royal Ketch is not served with blue cheese olives as advertised.
    The Big Ketch BuckheadResponded on June 17, 2025
    Thank you for complimenting our food, Kelly. We're happy you enjoyed your meal, but wish we had known your drinks weren't as you had hoped, so we could have made you new ones. We will be sure to keep an eye on them, so that's not an issue again. We look forward to having another chance to impress you someday soon!

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  5. Robert

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    MUST SEE AND DO! What a wonderful meal and great service.
    The Big Ketch BuckheadResponded on June 17, 2025
    Robert, we're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful meal and are delighted that you enjoyed your time with us. Thank you for your endorsement. We can't wait to serve you again soon.

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  6. Sheryl VIP

    Atlanta45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food. Lobster roll is amazing . The server was kind and offered options.
    The Big Ketch BuckheadResponded on June 13, 2025
    Thank you, Sheryl! We love knowing you enjoyed your meal, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another visit we hope you will enjoy just as much.

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  7. Arturo

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service as always thanks big ketch thanks Andrew and Janella definitely is my #1 spot
    The Big Ketch BuckheadResponded on June 13, 2025
    That's great to hear, Arturo. Thank you for your very kind words about Andrew and Janella's service. We're happy to know you always enjoy your meals with us, and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  8. Noel VIP

    Atlanta15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing young lady as our server snd she made our dining experience top notch!
    The Big Ketch BuckheadResponded on May 28, 2025
    Thank you, Noel. We're pleased to hear that and we hope you'll be back soon for another enjoyable dining experience!

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  9. andrew

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent and fresh fish , waitress and manager very receptive to diet constraints.
    The Big Ketch BuckheadResponded on May 31, 2025
    Thank you, Andrew. We're glad you enjoyed your visit so much. We take pride in working closely with guests to accommodate their dietary needs. Hopefully we'll have the pleasure of serving you again soon.

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  10. Elizabeth

    Atlanta2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great place. Good food! Fun outdoor seating with one caution. If you are there during the live music nights, it will be difficult to have a conversation if you are seated outside. Too small a setting for live music right in the middle of the patio. Otherwise, love this place.
    The Big Ketch BuckheadResponded on May 28, 2025
    Elizabeth, we love knowing you enjoyed our food and outdoor seating. Thank you. We have different seating sections so we can hopefully accommodate different guests in different moods if the music is going on. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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FAQs

The Big Ketch Buckhead offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 474-9508.

The Big Ketch Buckhead is rated 4.6 stars by 1181 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for The Big Ketch Buckhead

3279 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

Additional information

  • Cross street
    E. Andrews Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Buckhead
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The Big Ketch Buckhead has a public lot that is available for our patrons. Cars left in parking lot after 10PM must have validation or they will be booted. Validation is free - Just ask our staff for one!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Nightly
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, The Big Ketch Buckhead can accommodate all of your special event needs.
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