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Fontaine's Oyster House

Bar, Seafood Restaurant, and Cajun and Creole Restaurant$$$$

Virginia Highland, Atlanta

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Ranked #2 for oysters in Atlanta
Go here. Experience the seafood. It's worth it.
"You can never go wrong with a dozen oysters!"(32 Tips)
"Try the shrimp po boy and the lobster bisque!"(5 Tips)
"Crab Legs and Raw Dozen Oysters"(5 Tips)
"STREGA!!! house wine.."(2 Tips)

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outdoor seating
good service
gumbo
casual
good for dates
good for singles
keylime pie
great value
hot dogs
crawfish
bar
salads
bacon
stew
dinner
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LaToya JacksonMay 5, 2017
The Blackened Alfredo with Scallops was amazing! But I will warn you that there are only two stalls in the women's restroom and one is extremely small, you have to squeeze in.
Karla BookerMarch 23, 2014
Fantastic fare! A cool, casual place to drink&eat fabulous seafood. Atmosphere - great bar, loud, fun! We had fried oysters and grilled scallops. Yum yum yummy! The lobster bisque was delish!
Robert BaulJune 27, 2022
The rice balls were amazing , the keylime pie was to die for , and the salad was sooooooooo fresh! Didn’t get a chance to take many pictures lol , to busy feeding my face.
Leanne BickfordJuly 15, 2012
Great place to relax on a warm day. One of the best and most laid-back patios. Good and cheap! They always have good drink specials and their Gulf oysters are big and cheap as well!
Intown Expert, Jennifer Kjellgren & AssociatesFebruary 20, 2013
Very. Good. Food. The oysters are ice cold and fresh, the red beans and rice is perfectly seasoned, and the gumbo roux is made just right.
Justin HAugust 9, 2014
Been here 10+ times
the closest to real New Orleans cuisine that you will find in ATL. biggest and best oysters in town.
Brian FinnJuly 5, 2011
I highly recommend the Prince Edward Island mussels from the appetizers. They are shareable for two and good for a date. Sit outside and try to go later - it was REALLY loud ~730 on a Wednesday.
Carl RobertsOctober 2, 2010
Been here 10+ times
This place should be on Diners, Drive ins, and Dives. It's the best seafood and oysters you'll find in the city with the most relaxed and casual atmosphere! Come as you are and don't miss the awesome
AtlantaFoodieMarch 23, 2015
Look for the nightly food special. I like oyster Tuesdays and crab Wednesdays.
Karla BookerMarch 23, 2014
Our server, Aaron, was nothing less than da bomb! Super fast service as well! 4 stars from me!
Linda KosturaAugust 8, 2014
Everything! Especially Happy hour 1/2 price starters
Kristin WingfieldJune 6, 2013
Good seafood..awesome outside patio...cool bartenders...only negative thing is the smoke...cough..cough
Jordan QueryJune 30, 2013
Sit outside in the back, it's a cool environment. The oyster sampler was awesome!
Brandie BlountFebruary 6, 2011
Amazing! A must go to if you love good seafood & new orleans style cajun food! Great staff, atmosphere, drinks, and beer!
LJApril 13, 2013
They offer a generous pound of crab legs and the gulf oysters were big!
@SocialSweet SpotOctober 11, 2014
the 1/2 price on legs and shrimp was great but the fake butter which was disappointing - crab meat was sweet so I skipped the butter. The bartender Amanda was RUDE (at least to women!)
Cheryl MO$$May 23, 2013
Food has somewhat declined over the years. During my visit we sat in the bar area and there was a group of Fontaine's employees that were dining prior to their shift they're #LOUD and very unruly. :(
Niekka McDonaldDecember 23, 2015
The shrimp tacos and fried gator are delicious!
Jane LeDecember 6, 2015
This is my go-to for baked oysters and weekly seafood specials.
JaLonda WoodyardJuly 23, 2016
Fried grouper is so delicious!!
Shunda AndréDecember 20, 2014
Try the shrimp po boy and the lobster bisque!
Arianne FielderNovember 19, 2010
The oyster stew is delicious, esp on a cold night. Beer specials are always going and the patio is superb!
Karina KerrDecember 8, 2014
Nice place. Oysters were on point and so was my dirty Shirley
FindMeSpecialsJuly 2, 2010
1/2 Price Peel & Eat Shrimp, Crab Legs and Raw Dozen Oysters (Th-F 4-7pm) Three things that go great with beer and friends. Read more
Sophy PhanJune 15, 2011
1/2 off a dozen "From the Raw Bar Oysters" on Tuesdays!!! Only $6! Worth the drive into the city!
Toni Foster RodriguezSeptember 21, 2014
Everything we had was great, try everything. We did.
Ben GilesJanuary 23, 2013
$6 dozen on Tuesday is now $7...still a great deal though.
Fontis WaterJanuary 11, 2013
You can never go wrong with a dozen oysters!
Matt SellersFebruary 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
the seasoning on the shrimp is crazy good.
Mike LeeNovember 16, 2011
Fresh oysters, great beer... What else do you need?
Chris ThornJanuary 9, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Tuesday and Friday happy hour special? Half priced shellfish!! Umm yes please!
Rebecca ShapiroApril 24, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The crab legs and oysters! Soooo yummy :)
Bill RoaDecember 31, 2011
Food is excellent. Oysters and scallops are the best.
Restaurant.comDecember 23, 2011
Go here on Tuesdays for half off raw oysters!
Kyle PorterFebruary 18, 2010
Get your oysters and lobster bisque here my friends; hang out on the patio, its heated and certainly good times!
Karina KerrMay 25, 2013
The hot dog sandwich was amazing!!
Kristina JustNovember 25, 2012
the women's restroom is the worst. Only 2 stalls in the joint, and if you don't get the handicapped stall, just hold your bizness until it is available. The other stall is not worth entering.
Jim CookMarch 30, 2014
The back porch is where you want to sit.
Ayesha G.April 5, 2010
The Cajun Riceballs are to die for so make sure you start with that if you go here. They won't disappoint Read more
Biloxi LutzOctober 14, 2011
Been here 50+ times
The crab and bacon oysters are incredible!
Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014
Chef Ryan Smith eats here on his nights off. He loves the Fontaine's Famous oysters. Read more
Sean R.March 16, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Etouffee is terrible. Plenty of crawfish, but bland, bland, bland. If it weren't for the onions and tomatoes there would be no flavor at all. Where the hell is the roux?
Matt SellersJanuary 25, 2014
Been here 5+ times
$2.50 Sam Adams seasonals all day, every day!
Tanisha BanksDecember 30, 2011
Great place. Smoking is allowed in the restaurant.
Biloxi LutzJanuary 28, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Crab and Bacon Oysters are awesome!
Jazzie ChanelFebruary 9, 2015
Not really sure what the Hype's about. Yes the oysters are good but don't order the crab legs. Frozen & tasteless!
Tom D.May 21, 2013
Tue night...best oysters in town
Vickie WAugust 20, 2011
Ask for Jeannine. She's awesome! And sassy
Paige CDecember 3, 2017
$5 for a dozen on Tues
Nancy BJanuary 9, 2014
Scampi oysters great

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