C&S Seafood & Oyster Bar - Vinings

The new C&S Seafood & Oyster Bar at Galleria on The Park is stunning! The decor is so chic, with incredible attention to detail, and the mix of indoor seating and the cozy patio is perfect. The food was absolutely amazing! Huge thank you to Branton for giving us some outstanding entree and dessert recommendations and to Jamie for the tour. Highly recommended!

Food quality is 4 stars, service is 2 stars, ambiance is 3 stars. We visited the new C&S location last week and thought for a while before posting this review: Food - If you are expecting basic oyster bar, the food is excellent. If you are expecting fine dining, the food is mostly par with some sides below average. Specifically I would avoid the risotto (tasted parboiled, not fresh prep) and the lobster mac and cheese (very little lobster and oversaturated with cheap cheese). The steak was excellent, as was the lobster and king crab. However, the food presentation was lacking. Neither of the double lobster tails were correctly cracked or plated for service and required extensive work on my part to eat. The king crab was similarly sloppy in presentation. Ambiance - The entry is lovely and bright, but the restaurant is rather dark and notably loud. Again, if you are expecting an oyster bar, this would be very elegant. Don't be deceived into thinking this is fine dining. Light levels and noise levels certainly distracting from the meal. Most notably, the open kitchen features an 8ft fish fridge with unshielded daylight bulb absolutely ruining the dim, warm atmosphere of the remainder of the restaurant. Service - The most memorable part of the meal was the service. Even if you are expecting oyster bar, your expectations would not be casual enough. In fact, check-in at an actual bar is more civil than the host stand. Our server, who must have been borrowing a much more petite coworker's jacket, struggled to pronounce menu items and seemed uneducated about several of the dishes. There was a general unkemptness about the service that clearly trickled down from the sloppily dressed managers. You really can't blame the staff when the bar is set so low. I've seen more personal pride at the Waffle House, and that isn't $500 for 2 people. It is unlikely we would return. There is nothing particularly compelling about C&S that makes it a destination, and certainly nothing that overcomes the service relatively to price.

Man i don’t even usually leave reviews but we just had the best server ever. When you go ask for Eddie. He gone make sure everything you need is there and he is very knowledgeable!! Learned something from him today

Love the new location!! Not to mention the oysters!

C&S has always been tops for seafood, but they have gone over the top for excellence in Vinings. The decor, the food, and the management are even more beautiful than ever! My son loved his birthday dinner there!

At the time of this review, this location is brand new and is an upgrade from their old location down the road in Vinings. The space is big and welcoming. It was very busy when we arrived but we're able to snag some seats at the main bar. Ordered the Bone Marrow and Escargot, Redfish Pontchartrain, Branzino, and some cocktails. The Bone Marrow and Escargot were delicious and we particularly loved the parmesan crusted crab addition to the Branzino. The Redfish Pontchartrain was decent but I was a little disappointed in the crawfish pontchartrain sauce that came with it as it was very bland and lacked crawfish meat in my opinion. Our bartenders, Jordan and Hannah, were very nice and answered any questions we had so overall it was a great experience and I'm looking forward to returning!

Food: Great Service: Awesome Ambiance: Beautiful Looking forward to trying a few items and exploring the cocktails. Staff and my lunch here was magnificent! Thanks Omar for being so hospitable.

A very beautiful place to have a quiet dinner, very upscale, the setting of their ambiance was absolutely beautiful. First time there celebrating my Birthday, the Waiter was indeed very professional and knowledgeable of the Menu choices. Food was served hot and was beyond delicious it was absolutely delicious!!! Until Next Time... Jacque B.

This was my first time having chargrilled oysters and I'm definitely a fan! We arrived for a 5 pm reservation (make a reservation for Thursdays because it was packed). The vibe is trendy, sexy and upscale. And the food and drinks were amazing. Our server was very attentive and friendly, he anticipated our needs before we had to ask. This is a great date night or girls night out spot.

It's a bit of a tight place. Unless you're sitting in a booth it's noisy. People dress up. Skip the baseball cap and the tshirt and the shorts. Date night place. Special occasion.

We came here for a holiday team lunch, and I recommend putting in a reservation since their current location has limited seating. After arriving, our server greeted us with smiles and grabbed our drinks after getting us some waters. We then ordered apps for the table which included the raw oysters, Rockefeller oysters and the chargrilled ones, calamari and shrimp egg rolls. The calamari was delicious and super crispy and paired well with the sauce it came with. I also enjoyed the shrimp egg rolls which were crispy in the outside and had some shrimp and veggies on the inside. For my main, I went with the fried shrimp platter and got the Parmesan garlic fries. The shrimp was absolutely delicious and crispy, and they gave a pretty large size and paired well with the tartar sauce. The fries were also delicious (not my favorite Parmesan truffle fries) and crispy on the outside while soft on the inside. For my dessert, I got it to go and selected the white chocolate bread pudding. They packaged it up separately so it would travel well and was sooo good! The bread had white chocolate pieces in there and the sauce had more of a thicker consistency so I spread it onto the bread. The strawberries and extra white chocolate were a nice touch as additional garnish. The salted caramel ice cream was super tasty as well! I really liked how it wasn't overly sweet either which made it quite enjoyable. Overall, it is definitely expensive but pretty nice of a place for special occasions! I can't wait to see their new location which features a patio!

Our time at C&S seafood was absolutely amazing. Our server was Kamren and was very kind, attentive and made great recommendations!

I didn't know this was a fancy-ish restaurant before going in. I'm dressed to run into the gym if anything lol. The place is nice with ambient lighting (I like to see my food fully so I like places a bit brighter) Service was pretty good our waitress explained the menu well and her entree suggestion was great! Drink: Pineapple Express 12/10 it was their take on a pina colada and it came in the cutest cup. I surely asked if I could take it home and they politely told me no Now the FOOD: -Chargrilled Oysters 10/10 (if you have a sensitivity towards salt it may be a bit on the salty side for you) Me though, I enjoyed every bit of it! -Rockefeller Oysters 10/10 (I added some of the extra parm from the chargrilled on top of it and it took it up a notch. -Broiled Branzino with a caper and fennel topping paired with mashed potatoes & broccolini 7.5/10 after I added some salt and pepper 8.5/10 It was pretty good -Crème Brûlée 10/10 Would I go back? Most definitely! Will I put on some cute clothes? Also Yes lol

Great drinks! Great bartenders. Love the new location Atmosphere is very inviting. Great views considering it's an office building.

I was in town , my friend made reservations for us . She said it's oyster night we are going to c&s lol. Well ok then! We were greeted with a warm welcome . Service was phenomenal from our waiter Benji and the manager Arnold ! Busy night , but all so worth it . Now for the food and drinks ! We of course ordered the char grilled oysters , you get a dozen for the price of half dozen on Thursday. Bomb! So good, buttery , seasoned so proper! I had 5 lycheebacks , those drinks were so good! I had wonderful time! I'll be back!

Excellent food and service as usual! I will miss this spot as they close on 12/31 and reopen at the galleria address. Best chargrilled oysters and fish out of NOLA!

First time at this location and they do not offer the oyster special. I see a lot of reviews that mention it, but I don't want anyone to be surprised like I was. The oysters were good but not $44 good.

I love love love C&S ( all locations). I am closest to the Vinings location and recently visited the new Galleria location. It's absolutely beautiful and the service is great as usual. However, I came in for the lunch salmon burger only to find out it has been replaced by the salmon BLT. For the love of God please get rid of the BLT and bring back the burger!! Please hear me out haha

My coworker spent an hour telling me how classy and upscale this place is. She forgot to tell me how it's packed near the bar where you enter and some nites you get 2for1 oysters and for some reason people pack the place out to save $22. I texted her from the parking lot to tell her this isn't anything but an upscale Spondivits. I made a reservation for five, yet the hostess assured me my reservation was only for four, so we'd have to forfeit the table and wait for another or squeeze ourselves into booth for four. After I politely explained to her that was unacceptable a very nice man came and offered us a table for six as long as we didn't mind sitting near the kitchen. I didn't and while the area was busy at least we had room four our coats (mid December) and purses and gift bags. It also allowed us to see the open kitchen area where the food is prepared. We requested to keep our same server that we were going to have at the booth. He agreed but explained it wasn't his section so he'd check on us but wouldn't be able to constantly check with us since it wasn't his section. Again we agreed and were happy with the service and amount of times he made an effort to attend to our needs. The food was VERY good and plated beautifully. Whatever the lemon sauce they give you deserves to be bottled up and sold at Publix. Our server gave my son a mint chocolate chip cheesecake slice for his birthday and it was a nice enough size for us to share. Overall it's not my kinda place. The closer I get to 60, Im better at accepting that upscale is a matter of preference and although I don't consider baseball caps and ripped jeans upscale attire, there are those that do. I definitely say the women outnumbered the men, but, it's Atlanta that's to be expected but probably a nice place for the 30 -40 networking /dating meetups Cost right at $360 before tip...for a dozen small oysters, five entrees, one champagne, two dirty martinis and a toffee pudding.

Fine dinting at its finest. I went here for a friend's bday and it was my first time. They definitely left a great first impression on me, the service was stellar. She was very knowledgeable and explained the menu to us as if it was the very first time. That was definitely appreciated. The atmosphere was very romantic. It had nice, dim lighting, candles and so much more. It makes for a perfect date night. The food was amazing! With every choice of protein, you can decide if you want it grilled, boiled, fried, blackened or seared. I wanted to try them all, but I went with pan seared this time and the red snapper snapped!! Delicious flavor and the rice added just the right amount of savor. Every bite was amazing. Two thumbs up, ten stars!!

Our first time going to this place while visiting Atlanta. We mainly came for the crab cake which was very good. We had a Georgian IPA and the lychee back cocktail, both delicious. Our entrees were 2 specialties: the Branzino and the Swordfish, the presentation on the swordfish was outstanding (see photo with onion rings), and the branzino was so fresh and crunchy. Overall a great meal and good service, we sat outside and enjoyed the great fall weather.

Everything was amazing! From the food to the service Exceptional! The ambiance was very upscale, felt very upscale although it catered to us dressed very casual for a late lunch. Will definitely be going back and absolutely recommend.

This used to be my go to place for seafood and service. Unfortunately, this time for round I had service that was not up to C& S reputation.

This place is truly an experience!!! I attended a friend's birthday dinner and everything and I mean EVERYTHING was on point. We had two servers Kaven and Omar and they were on it!!! Extremely attentive, friendly, knowledgeable of the specials, efficient... I just can't say enough about how well they served our large party! They kept the table cleared of dirty dishes and the cups full! Okay so now for the food!!! Mmmmmm!!! Mmmmm!! Everything was delicious! I ordered the special which was a seared sea bass topped with lump crabmeat and a beurre blanc sauce. I added the lobster risotto which was amazing! My only complaint would be that there wasn't enough of it on my plate! Lol! Lastly was that Lychee Back drink!!! Babaaaa!!! It was gooodt! So good I had TWO!! Now for the ambience!!! It was definitely grown and sexy. Low mood lighting... Candles on the tables... However, if you're grown grown and seasoned like myself, your eyesight ain't all that great so make sure your phone is charged because you're going to need that flashlight to see the menu! Lol!! Finally, if you're broke or low on cash, this is not your spot!! My total bill was somewhere around $146 and yes I only got what I mentioned above!! No appetizers or dessert! Would I go again?? Heck yes! In a heartbeat!!

I visited the Brookhaven location for happy hour and was very pleased. There was plenty of free parking, which was a great start. The staff were all friendly, and we had the option of indoor or outdoor seating. I chose the lovely enclosed patio, which kept the temperature comfortable despite the summer heat. Happy hour runs Monday-Friday from 4-7pm. You can get a dozen chargrilled oysters for the price of six, along with discounts on wine and other selections. I ordered the chopped salad and chargrilled oysters, both of which were outstanding. The salad ingredients were crisp and fresh, and the oysters were the most flavorful chargrilled oysters I've had--better than any I've tasted in New Orleans. I look forward to exploring the full menu, but be prepared to spend a bit--it's definitely worth it!

Another great Atlanta area restaurant group! Go hungry & make sure you have some sales person picking up your tab!

C&S Seafood has awesome lunch options. I tried the C&S Bacon Burger. I ordered a medium, but it was overcooked to medium well. The flavor was amazing! It came with fries and I order the cajun bleurre blanc sauce on the side.

Food is solid, ambiance is classy and the service is impeccable. Always a good meal. The specials of the evening are normally the way to go.

The food was amazing. I came here for the 1st time last month. The oysters chargrilled were delicious. Last night we ordered 6x. Omar was a great server. He knew the menu and his recommendations were excellent. The ambiance is perfect for couples.

Stopped by C&S Oyster Bar for a Lunch Date. It was a success! We were immediately greeted and seated by the hostess. Our waiter was pleasant and attentive. My drinks were just right. The food was fresh and cooked to perfection. No complaints here. See you next time C&S!!

First timer/ really impressed by the extensive menu selection and the variety of different fish. Red snapper with fried rice Grouper with lobster risotto: the risotto sauce was so so good and creamy but the fish was a tad over cooked; Chargrilled oysters: so flavorful and huge! Will def reorder

The food is amazing along with superb ambiance and service. Our go to restaurant if you're looking for some yumny seafood and a fun night, this is definitely the spot.

The ambiance as always is very warm and inviting. They have outdoor seating as an option but we chose to sit by the open kitchen. Our waiter Aaren came right over to welcome us and take drink orders. He was very friendly and took excellent care of us all evening. We started with old fashioneds and a plate of oysters Rockefeller. They were delicious!! The topping perfectly done and came to the table piping hot. Two of us had the sea bass while the other had the shrimp. All of our entrees were on point. Juicy and not overdone. We had a slight issue with the potatoes not at the right temperature but they apologized and quickly corrected it. Aaren then brought out a complimentary dessert for the birthday girl. Overall a great dining experience and worthy of a return visit.

Despite Atlanta's bad reputation among customer service in the popular restaurant industry, C&S Seafood & Oyster Bar - Vinings aka Clark & Schwenk's over this past weekend was superb and the food was fantastic. Omar was our server and even with some minor hiccups, the overall experience was worth it. When you first walk in, they have an array of tables, booths, and a full bar - all showing the Braves game. The lighting is relatively dark where you need to read your menu near the candle or use the light on your phone. Omar explained the full menu and highlighted the features. You are given a bread basket with delicious butter. We didn't get a chance to try out the raw oysters because we weren't hungry enough... LOL--the states that they had to offer looked really good especially the Blue Point oysters. We did order the following: · Espresso Martini - This was not in my Top 5 and it was actually average. Not sure what went wrong but perhaps it was the actual espresso. · C&S Smash - Orange, lemon, basil, club soda, choice of 1792 bourbon, or empress gin. We went with gin. The taste was described as "interesting" but was refreshing. Perhaps mint would have been a better herb. · RC's Chargrilled Oysters [Didn't capture a pic] - Of course not comparable with New Orleans! They were a tad overcooked and not the right amount of parmesan to butter ratio. The flavors were good though. · Jump Lump Crab Cake (1) - All crab, no filler. It tasted fresh, fluffy lump crab, and the grain mustard butter complemented it well. · Sea Bass - Options were grilled, broiled, or blackened. Sauce options were Olive Oil & Caper, Soy & Chili-Garlic, or Lemon-Herb Beurre Blanc. FYI, choose broiled if you want it pan-seared. We chose broiled with Lemon-Herb Beurre Blanc with Creamed Spinach and Whipped Potatoes. They were out of the first choice of Broccolini. The Sea Bass was cooked to perfection with the right amount of flakiness and lightly seared; You can taste the freshness from the sea. The sauce was served on the side and really was not needed but it did elevate the fish when combined with the whipped potatoes. The serving size was plentiful! They mistakenly added Brussels Sprouts but quickly brought out the replacement - Creamed spinach was seasoned well and combined with creamy parmesan. · U-10 Scallops - We chose broiled with the same Beurre-Blanc sauce, Lobster Risotto and Crispy Brussels Sprouts. The scallops were all succulent and seared perfectly. I loved, loved the Crispy Brussels Sprouts which were seasoned well- slightly savory and sweet. The Lobster Risotto had the right amount of lobster bits and it was velvety--could have been cooked a little longer and less white wine. Overall, the dish was still fantastic. Of course, had to end it with dessert... · Sea Salt Caramel [no pic] and Espresso Gelato - No words. It was smooth and derishush. · Crème Brulee - One of my fave desserts. The portion size was significant, had fresh strawberries and blueberries. The right consistency--not too runny and right amount of firmness. The caramelized sugar wasn't too crunchy either. One of my Top 5 crème brulees. · Key Lime Pie [no pic] - The pie to crust ratio wasn't right--too must crust but the crust also had some sort of nut in it..maybe a walnut? So FYI if you're allergic or do not like nuts. The flavors were good and maybe needed an extra tad of key lime element to it. Overall, it was a good dessert. I still would highly recommend C&S and would love to re-visit if we are ever in town again.

The food, service and ambience are amazing! I love this place! I loved the Cobb location!! Arnold, Allen and Team, have made the new location like home, all over again!

OK, I must admit the food was amazing. Today is my niece's birthday and I brought her in here and the food was terrific. Everything was amazing oysters to the Bronzino broccolini the cocktails. Everything did not miss.. If you're looking for a night owl with a very special person or just looking for a delicious meal to enjoy with a beautiful person, my suggestion is to come to see seafood and oyster bar the oysters are phenomenal. My suggestion is to get the crab stuff Monzino pairedwith The-the chargrill oysters and amazing service that will truly highlight your evening my beautiful niece says 10 out of 10 wrap it up come here!

The food was phenomenal! The service was quick and very nice. The ambiance was fantastic and the place was very nice.

We had a truly fabulous experience at this location. From the moment we walked in we were greeted very kindly. The service was absolutely phenomenal. The spring rolls weren't my favorite because they had a lot of vegetables and not enough shrimp, but they were crispy and definitely freshly made. The espresso martini was to die for. The dirty martini as well as a lemon drop martinis were also amazing. They also make a really nice old-fashioned. The char grilled oysters as well as the oysters Rockefeller were on point. They have every kind of fresh fish that you can imagine and prepared in every way that you can imagine as well. The flavor on the lobster risotto was unreal! The ribeye was a massive 22 ounces and flavorful, but I would recommend going with fish because this is a seafood specialty restaurant. I would definitely return again. Restaurant was clean and very well mate. They also offer valet service for only three dollars. definitely somewhere I would return and that you should go.

Cocktail - lychee back - sweet Grilled oysters- amazing!!! Snapper on the menu- good Branzino - delicious Carrots- very nice

Girls night was pretty epic at this place. We came specifically on Thursday to get their dozen oyster special and y'all, had a blast!! I met the owner the other week and we spoke and he is such a delight. As promised the girls and I came and got two dozen one being chargrilled and the other raw! They were really fresh. Some were bigger than I would normally eat but still a fresh taste and the chargrilled were bomb dot com. The ambience was obviously busy because the deal goes until late night. But our servers were fun and the ladies at the table next to us were super sweet as well. We even joined our tables! This location is ideal for a simple dinner date but the vibe spoke volumes. Thank You C and S for this awesome experience. And see you again soon!

After visiting for the first time, I see why people want to gatekeep the restaurant...it's an absolute GEM!! This location provides an intimate and upscale environment. The servers are in white coats which elevates the experience. Juan, our server for the evening, was amazing!! He had a great personality and gave good entree recommendations. The food was DELICIOUS!! You have to try the RC Chargrilled Oysters and the Red Snapper Chefs entree. 10/10 experience and I will definitely be back.

I came here on a whim because I was craving oysters. I was in no way disappointed. I tried a dozen of their assorted oysters from all over. Great flavor and you can tell they were fresh, slid right off the shell. I didn't even use the side items most people would eat with them(but maybe I'm weird). The Fat Belly oysters were a stand out. Kevin was my server and was very polite and patient. He even apologized for the small wait on my glass of wine that took maybe 6 minutes? Which is not a long time considering how many guests were present. For the entree I went with the Market Scallops. Grilled with a Cajun Beurre Blanc, I believe it was, and Rice and Brussels as the sides. The scallops were very tender and buttery, Kevin provided a special knife for them but it was not necessary. You could cut them with a sharp look alone they were that tender. The Brussels were nice and the Rice was not quite my cup of tea but i would've been satisfied with the protein alone, those scallops needed no backup. I finished the meal with an Espresso Martini.. and babyyyyy. They ate that. It came with chocolate shavings and "a little salt bae" as Kevin said on top. I almost walked back in after I left just to order another martini. 10/10 The ambiance was chill vibes with low music playing and very low lighting, I used the candle at my table to read the menu because I struggle with low lighting but still very comfortable. Overall the experience was most pleasant. I'd like to come back again and try some other items. If you're looking for a seafood restaurant perfect for a romantic dinner, this would definitely be a great option for that. Pricing is mostly market value so be prepared to pay for quality. It's quite worth it.

Thursday night chill. Family and/or friends will both do well by coming here. The food was amazing, and the venue was laid back and casual. The char grilled oysters were the star. I doubled my order twice. It's almost as good as New Orleans. I enjoyed the ambiance and vibe. The filet was tender and flavorful. It's just a tad saltier than I prefer. This will go in the top 10 for restaurant experiences in Atlanta.

I love this place!!! The food and the service is always on point. I am a huge seafood lover from Baltimore and this place hits the mark. The bone marrow and escargot is one of my favorites!!

Fantastic food and service .... One to keep on the list and visit often.... Great place to dine

Solid The meal started out great. Sat at the bar and the patron next to me bought a round of proper 12. Lexi was outstanding at the service and Brandon did great making drinks. Manhattan was great not too sweet with the right amount of bite. The chargrilled oysters were cooked perfectly, the parmesan cheese was also perfect make sure you use the lemon to get the acid for the oyster. The jalapeño rice I thought was a little bland but paired really well with the pineapple to cleanse the pallet between food types. The pompano was good and seasoned well, a tad bit lighter on the oil and it would have been perfect. The duck fat potatoes were very good it needed a pinch of salt but i added that. The asparagus needed some more seasoning but it was cooked very well. This was an excellent meal and even better service. This is a must do. I will return to continue to sample the menu. If you are in the battery area this is somewhere to come. Great food, great people/ambiance.

I love it here. Great service and ambience. If I could come every Thursday for oysters, I would! Outside of the oysters, the entrées are delicious too.

Food -garlic does and cream spinach was Luke cold but small square of red snapper was fried too hard yet hot. Overpriced for quantity of food. Great ambience and service

This is my 2nd bad review. I stopped coming here because the GM will "reserve" bar space for folks that he knows. Every other restaurant the bar space is fair game. Today I was told his family is coming in. It is bad customer service!! I will call corporate to complain.

We showed up 10 minutes early for our 8:30 reservation tonight. We left at 8:45 after we were pretty much ignored after we checked in! I know this is a new location but they have to do better! This was our first visit and we were really looking forward to it! We will give them another chance but this is an upscale restaurant with upscale prices and we expect more for our money!!

Hands down my favorite oysters in Atlanta! I loved the old location but excited to try the new one.

Great place for a date night! I made prior reservations for lunch with my sister. Once we arrived we decided to sit at bar instead because it was more aesthetically pleasing for pictures. Our bartenders was amazing! He introduced his self and gave us water in the first 2 minutes.(which is key ideal) . Restaurant was not really busy for a Saturday. He started us with drinks informed him to surprise me with a strong vodka drink. Drink was a ten out of ten . We proceeded to order 12 RC'S CHARGRILLED OYSTERS and 12 OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER. I am personally a raw oyster girly , all I need is Tabasco . But when I tell you these were the best cooked oysters I ever had! I had to order another round of both. I will say averagely you can spend about $50-$100 per person outside of happy hour. My bill was $200 for 48 oysters and 4 cocktails. Which is fairly still good .

I visited C&S for the first time this week and they did not disappoint! Their charbroiled oysters were top tier along with the service and ambiance! Definitely looking forward to returning. This is also a great spot to consider before catching a show at Cobb Energy Center or a game at The Battery.