Spondivits

A friend said, "Let's go to lunch and get out of the house." Sure, why not. We were originally on our way to Hapeville, but she saw this spot on the way and changed her mind. I have lived here 19 years, and I have never been to Spondivits. The long line of people standing outside always made me go elsewhere. There was no line today. Perfect. We were seated in a booth that had open windows to the outside. The place is very rustic, like a hole in the wall. The sever brought us the menus and took our drink orders. They make some really good brewed iced tea. It was sweet and not watered down. We ordered an appetizer of Fried Calamari and raw Oysters. My friend enjoyed her oysters. The Calamari was deep fried, but it had a light batter. In my opinion, it needed a different batter and some seasoning. Next, we had seafood platters and some crab cakes. The platter was in a small plastic tray. It looked like it wasn't a lot of food, but there was quite a bit there. It consisted of shrimp, oysters, and clams, all fried with French fries. Again, the food lacked seasoning, but it was edible. The crab cakes were super tasty and filled with butter. I was not impressed by the food. I really wanted to like it but in my opinion the prices do not compare to the quality of the dishes. The food is expensive. Please think about using some seasoning other than salt. Also, the parking is free valet only and located behind the restaurant at the bottom of the hill.

Visited here from Minnesota. Great seafood. I had oysters and the lobster bucket. Good atmosphere. Very expensive and they add gratuity on the check no matter what. That made our bill pretty pricey. Make sure you’re willing to pay at least a 100 for two people.

This is my second time visiting while traveling through Georgia, and once again, the seafood absolutely blew me away! The raw oysters, crab, lobster, and shrimp were all out of this world easily a 1000 out of 10! The drinks were just as impressive. I tried the Sex with an Alligator and it instantly became my new favorite cocktail. Huge thanks to the team for another unforgettable experience!

The crab legs and shrimp was extra good today! This is one of my favorite places so we came here for Mother’s Day. Luckily we got seated right away and it never takes that long for the food to come out. We paid $160 for two buckets and a 12 piece wing. I love their wings.

GREAT OLD BAR SERVING EVEN BETTER SEAFOOD! GUINNESS ON TAP AND GREAT STAFF I had the steamed oysters and Cajun shrimp for starters and they were fresh and delicious and served with ample cocktail sauce and seasoned melted butter. For the second round I ordered the fried calamari. It was enormous for a side order and some of the best I have had. Big plump chunks of squid fried to perfection. The bartender was on point, properly serving a guiness while getting absolutely slammed with thirsty and hungry patrons! I don't know his name but he's the big guy in the Hawaii shirt. Side note the calamari was light tan and super crispy. Indicating they take care of their fry oil and keep it pristine. Will return!

Dinner was perfection! We were in town for a graduation and stopped by for a King Crab bucket. Boyfriend has dined here many times, it was my first time. Hands down the best meal I have had in years! Our server Ace was so sweet and the management team was fantastic. Can't recommend this place more and I will definitely be back.

Great vibe! We sat on the enclosed porch. Was real nice to have somewhere to eat late at night after a delayed flight. We got the shark course for two which was a lot of seafood. It was more than 3 of us could eat. Beware that the oysters are very large. They were not my style of preferred oyster but it was a fun experience nonetheless even if i wouldnt order them again. Also dont let the chill vibe make you think the food is cheap cuz it isn't. The seafood was good and I liked the peach margaritas.

The atmosphere was very good and the food was delicious. I had the lightly battered coconut shrimp with rice pilaf and steamed broccoli and my partner had the fried seafood basket with shrimp, clam strips, oysters, and fries. He thoroughly enjoyed it, as I did mine. The music playing in the background helped set the tone for an enjoyable time, and our server, Joelle, was excellent! It was a wonderful experience and we will be coming back for sure!

This place had a really cool vibe and the valets were chill too. My crab legs were really good. Nice size and a good amount of meat. The oysters were a nice size but were a bit on the warm side. I had to stop eating them of fear of getting sick. This could just be preference but I prefer my oysters to be chilled more. Overall, great place and would definitely go back.

I am appalled and deeply disappointed by the lack of professionalism and integrity displayed during my visit to Spondivits on the evening of May 7 around 8 PM. I went with friends, looking forward to enjoying a good meal and relaxing atmosphere. Unfortunately, what I experienced was far from acceptable. Our server, a young woman named Erin, took our orders. I specifically asked for a Crown Apple and cranberry--a drink I'm very particular about because Crown Apple is the only alcohol I drink. When Erin repeated the order back, she said "Crown and cranberry," and I immediately corrected her by emphasizing that I requested Crown Apple. Despite that, the drink that arrived was clearly made with regular Crown, not Crown Apple. I took one sip and instantly knew it was wrong. When I brought this to Erin's attention, she followed protocol and notified the manager, Brandon. That's when things took a turn for the worse. Brandon approached the table with a bottle of Crown Apple in hand and insisted that my drink did contain Crown Apple, claiming that there was no regular Crown in the building at all. He even said, "I don't drink--I haven't had a drink in 13 years--but I'm not calling you a liar, you're just mistaken." That statement alone was incredibly condescending. I asked him or the bartender to taste the drink and verify it--he refused. I calmly reiterated that I know the difference, and that the drink was not made with Crown Apple. I left the drink on the edge of the table, disappointed and frustrated. About ten minutes later, the bartender, Amira, approached me with a new drink in hand and a sincere apology. She explained that she had just opened a fresh bottle of Crown Apple, and wanted me to taste it. Sure enough, that was the drink I had originally ordered. This proved everything I had said from the beginning. Brandon was completely wrong--there was clearly regular Crown available behind the bar, and he insisted otherwise. Not only did he argue with a customer, but he also effectively called me dishonest, and refused to take proper steps to verify the situation. Instead of investigating with the staff or simply admitting a possible mistake, he chose to dig his heels in and create unnecessary tension. Even though he eventually returned to apologize, the damage was done. His apology felt hollow and far too late after doubling down and treating me like I didn't know what I was talking about. On the other hand, Erin and Amira handled the situation gracefully. Erin alerted the bartender, and Amira took responsibility and corrected the error--as any good professional should. This experience highlights a bigger issue with the way Spondivits enforces its policies. While I understand and respect that a business can have firm rules, there must be room for accountability. Mistakes happen. But when management is more interested in defending the establishment than listening to the customer or seeking the truth, that's a problem. To Spondivits: do better. You lost my trust and my respect today night. There are too many seafood spots in Atlanta that serve great food without the arrogance and without the rigid, dismissive attitude toward their customers. And to Brandon: learn how to speak to people. Learn how to investigate concerns instead of assuming your guests are wrong. It's called customer service. I paid for my food and my drink--but I couldn't wait to write this review. This experience was unacceptable, and I hope it prompts a serious look at how your management team handles conflict and accountability.

This was a one and done for me! I really liked this place. I've come multiple times for my birthday. But tonight was it.. I ordered fried lobster tails not even half way through the food started to smell of ammonia! I couldn't eat anymore. I told the waitress and said a manager would come to our table but he never showed..They have all sales are final policy, Which is fine at least come see what im talkin about. The waitress offered to bring a new batch! No thank you.. I'll get expensive food and drinks elsewhere.

This place was recommend to me by a close friend. The atmosphere was live with music playing and sports games available for viewing on several hanging TVs. Our waitress was friendly and helpful...with so many tasty sounding options we couldn't decide. Eventually we made our selections and they did not disappoint!!!

i got the lobster bucket and it was SOOOO good. the margaritas are doubles! staff was friendly too. music was great.

Great place. After my arrival from vacation I had to visit here straight from the airport. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a place to have the best crab in the world. Good services and always love the Ambiance.

We pulled up on Spondivits for an early family dinner after leaving the movies. The food and service was awesome. I started with a Don Julio Margarita which was perfect! My wings were super fresh with just the right amount of crispness and were extra wet just as I requested. My husband and son both opted for crab buckets which they both said were great! One thing is for for sure, Soondivits never disappoints. Don't miss out!

Was going to come here on a Wednesday evening after I just flew back in town. I used to come quite often so I was looking forward to it. I pull up and notice they have valet. I don't like other people driving my car so I asked if I could self park. Why did this man say I have to tip him in advance to park my own vehicle lol I nearly knocked him out the way! I couldn't get out that empty parking lot fast enough. The car that was in front of us left too. If you wanna continue to go downhill let this man continue running your valet. Pay that man properly or fire him so he can find more adequate employment because he way too thirsty for a tip

Every time we go, it is absolutely the best food and a great time. The service is over the top and the Ambiance is amazing. Hope to be back soon. -BH

Totally best and most fresh seafood in the city. An Atlanta classic, this is where you wanna be. Worth the money. I had a full crab and a half with shrimp for 45$

After a very long speech about this being a restaurant that will not make any changes once the order is taken unless the mistake was theirs. Ok great! Order peach margaritas that came with no peach flavoring (their mistake), right? So they bought peach syrup for me to add and still charged me full price. This is overpriced and the service was slow as hell. The best part was our server Jae. She was fun, bubbly and great!

On an overnight layover we were on the hunt for food and didn't think we had that many options because it was midnight. Fun fact this place is opened I believe until 2 AM on a Saturday. If this restaurant can come to Port St. Lucie, Florida and open up, I would greatly appreciate it because this place is boring AF. Who doesn't want the option of late night drinking at a bar with one hell of a seafood menu. You can do some serious damage with crab legs here. We stayed at one of the airport hotels and was able to take a 10 minute walk to get here. I was definitely skeptical at first because you never know what you're gonna get at a late night restaurant. We were seated within minutes by the hostess, and the waitress came just as fast. She was great and helpful and gave me recommendations. It was pretty late, so I didn't feel like it would be a good idea to fill up on crab legs. We had a very early morning flight, which would only leave us with four hours of sleep. I stuck with the crab bisque. I have been to so many restaurants in and around Boston trying crab bisque, and this place puts them all to shame. The flavor and texture was fantastic. You have the option of cup or bowl and I recommend getting the bowl. My husband got the chicken sandwich which I had a couple bites of and didn't care for. But honestly, who gets a chicken sandwich at a seafood restaurant. Not gonna lie, this is not the first time he has ordered an inappropriate dish for what the restaurant is known for. He was happy with it so I guess that's all it matters. He travels a lot for work so he will definitely be keeping this place in mine next time he is in Atlanta. The atmosphere at 12 o'clock at night was very lively, and people were doing their own version of a karaoke at the bar . Just a fun and upbeat restaurant, as it should be on Saturday night. Just a heads up . This place is pretty damn expensive.

Fun place to get some inland seafood. Spondivits wasn't far from the ATL airport, and so my cousin and I tried this place out during my layover. Vanessa was a capable server. She made sure to give us enough time to lollygag and gave us some advice on what we really wanted. I tried the grilled fish sandwich, and it was cooked fresh. It did not taste dry or overcooked. Plenty of fries on the side. My cousin enjoyed the same sandwich, but ordered the fish blackened. It also look good. We ordered a Cajun Shrimp appetizer. It came with six shrimp and we hot and flavorful. We also enjoyed some clam chowder - which Vanessa subliminally offered before and then we tried them. The restaurant is fairly tight. It seems like it's a shotgun style design. There are booths on the left side, and tables and the bar on the right side. The booth side looks tight, but had plenty of room. The place looks old like the inside of a ship, but the tables were clean, and the service was attendant. Overall the trip to Spondivits was fine. It seems a bit pricey, but If you have nowhere else to go and are in the seafood mood drop by.

After several Google searches and reading reviews, Spondivits popped up as a seafood restaurant that was open late in Atlanta by the airport Stopped in on a Thursday night - leading into Friday morning. The restaurant definitely needs a face lift. Wooden tables and chairs were outdated, decor on wall was outdated , bar stools had no backs and the entire aesthetics seemed outdated The server was polite and attentive. Food was reasonably priced when compared to NY prices. The crab bucket came with an assortment of seafood such as snow crab, king crab, shrimp and lobster $89 I would suggest that the restaurant provides crab crackers and scissors to cut open the spiky king crab. We also ordered the fried lobster tail , garlic bread and fries ..food flavor was 8/10 Drinks were strong and fruity .. will return if staying by the airport in ATL

Only second time to this restaurant and will not be going back. The food was good however when my check arrived I noticed there was an automatic 18% gratuity charge on our check. Then they cleverly ask if you would like to add an additional tip. Be careful they almost got me. Now I do understand if there is a group of 8 plus but there was only 2 people. The service was below average and having to pay 18% on a $200.00 dollar dinner for below average service is unacceptable. They lost me as a customer.

Celebrated my birthday at an Atlanta staple! Spondivits hasn't lost its charm with food still tasting delicious. If you're ever near the airport and want a bite to eat. Check them out.

This is a pretty amazing seafood place that I say specializes in crab legs... they do more than this but the buckets full of crab is gosh darn amazing! The place its self is a bit hole in the wall... dark, tight, big bar and certainly not a place you would expect to get seafood like this in! When you get here the parking is almost non existent. Drive around to the back of the McDs next door and you'll see a sign for parking for Spondivits. You go down a little alley and voila parking. It might seem a bit sketchy, but pay the man to park your car and everything will be good! Like I said the outside and inside has a hole in the wall vibe 100%. The staff are bar type strong and full of personality. (This is not a bad thing at all) however the seafood is outstanding. They do have a strange policy of any meal over $50 gets an added fee. This to me was ridiculous... I mean there is barely any one meal under $50 and then at the end they still expect a tip! Be careful when you get your bill... the "service fee" will already be added. When I got my bucket of snow crab I got 6 bunches of legs. You might see the prices and be like wow that is expensive but honestly it was cheap for what I got! There was way more than I could eat. I could have fed two or three people with this one order. The snow crab was ooooohhhh my Goddie way too hottie!! basically it was to die for! Sooooo freaking good! You have to come here for the crab.. great seasoning, melted butter, and more than I could eat! All in all I would come again. Even with the goofy service fee... it was that good... it is loud in here so conversation is not easy without yelling. Try it... it is well worth it!

Ok So was warned about how expensive price on the food. This is an understatement, the food was sub par for the price that a customer is paying. Absolutely absurd!!!!!! Price of a cup of clam chowder is $18.00 Seafood basket was $36,clam strips,fried oyster's and shrip Really a bag of store bought chips fucking stupid Go somewhere else just not here. Capt D seafood is better Credit card fees and a 18% gratuity fee This is not nor will ever be a high quality place DO NOT GO AND WAIST YOUR MONEY OR TIME

Food is great, parking sucks. Valet only, even at lunch and no other options. Unless they can correct this, I don't see them surviving.

We went here at 8 pm on a Monday. The entrance was a little weird and I can see it being hectic on the weekends so I'd recommend going on the weekdays. I wasn't that hungry so I only ordered a salad which was good. My cousins ordered the Texas cheese bread and crab buckets. They really liked it. The only down side is that they don't give you something to crack it with. The ladies next to us used a hot sauce bottle . However, my cousins were cracking them open easily without anything. My other cousin order fried lobster and didn't like it. However her chicken salad was good . The service was really great! Overall, I wouldn't return because it was way over priced.

Always great food there , once you get there you'll love it . The atmosphere is very positive and the people are friendly

Food was good! Very tasty. Very pricey. Service was good. Ambiance is nice and fun. Came on a Tuesday night they had a DJ. Open everyday till 4am

Service was good. Always start with something positive my mother told me. I had their "world famous crab cakes". They were OK. Honestly, TJ's has frozen crab cakes that give these a run for their money. The atmosphere is 70's kitsch. Tiki bar stuff. Parking is well hidden. Relatively expensive for what you get. Meh!

My experience was excellent, the food was great the hospitality was honestly like home and Keyon went out of his way to assist us and did it with a smile Ebony J was our waitress and she on point ...Perfect ending to along day of traveling Tracey W from DC

I've been to this establishment a few times ans have always had a great experience. The drinks are good and the food is gooder. lol. I prefer sitting at the bar for better and faster service. Not sure if you all are aware but Spondivits has GREAT burgers. I ordered the "Spondivits Custom Blackened Burger" cooked medium well and it was sooooo good!!!

Amazing food and service. An all night establishment while you wait on a delayed flight at the airport.

The food and advice are always consistent. I prefer to go during the week instead of the weekend when it's crowded.

Great seafood in a fun and super casual dive bar ambiance. Staff was friendly and really good. It was a little pricey, but worth it!

Atmosphere 10/10 Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Honestly only negative about this place was the prices were really high. But I haven't been to Atlanta In like 10 years so it may be average now.

I stopped here for a business meeting lunch and the service was amazing! My service Crystal was amazing, top tier service. i ordered the gumbo and coconut shrimp.. Food was good, super large portions, a lot of flavor.. Establishment wasnt crowded at all during lunch time, walked in and got seated right away.

What time is it? I am getting this food after a long day of travel after everything around is closed. Bartenders on point. Bar is bold enough to be low key fun.

My trip to Spondivits was spontaneous and I'm so glad I came! As a seafood lover, I'm always looking for places to experience good seafood. It's hard to come by in the South but I can honestly say that Spondivits truly hits the spot. It's located close to the airport and has valet parking, which is a plus given the small parking lot. But the food and the service is topnotch! I got the Lobster tail/Crab Leg basket and I must say that the lobster was plump and juicy and the crab legs were cooked and seasoned to perfection. The cocktails are basic run of the mill drinks. Nothing to fancy or top shelf but that's not why you come here. It's definitely for the food! After reading some of the reviews, I realized I got lucky, as there was no line and the wait time for the food was standard. I like to experience restaurants so I tend to go on weekdays in the middle of the day. I went here on a Monday afternoon around 3pm so it was after the lunch rush. If you are looking to truly experience Spondivits for what it is I suggest coming when it's not too busy.

This place is fun! I came here on a work trip and the staff was delightful! Shout out to Ebony who is the Hostess with the mostest!!! The place has an outdoor seating and indoor seating. There is parking in the back and they even offer valet. The vibe is dive bar feels. All kinds of pirate and sea related things. There are TV's there with the games playing of the night. Everyone there is there to have a good time and eat great food! The food was great! I got the seafood combo mix. It was a lot of food! I would suggest you share that item if you are a light eater. It was seasoned deliciously and was not greasy at all! It was yummy! If I come back to Atlanta (which I probably will) this is a place I will definitely come eat! If you haven't came here you should!

The food was delicious. I stayed in a hotel across the street and decided to give it a try. I would definitely return.

Spondivits has some pretty good fried seafood options, burgers and sandwiches, and appetizers. I think they are known for their seafood buckets! I came here on a recommendation for food around the ATL airport and for my first time in Georgia! I had the fried lobster tails and it was good. Food I came here and was recommended the fried seafood. I had never had fried lobster tail and so that's what I went with! Overall the lobster tail was good but it could have been more juicy and plump. The batter wasn't too thick so that was good. The portion size was good. Fries were okay. I had a chance to take a bite of the crab cake and it was pretty good. Lots of crab without much other filler in it. Definitely have it with the sauces since it's a little dry otherwise. Atmosphere The interior was all wooden and it looked like you were inside of a boat so that was cool. Casual atmosphere and lighting was a little dark. There are 2 different seating areas. Pricing The food prices here are pretty high for what I was expecting from a casual restaurant and quality of the food. The drinks here are ridiculously expensive in my opinion for a restaurant. I'm from the Seattle area and I wouldn't have expected the food here to be this expensive. Service Service was excellent and my server was very friendly! Came to check on my table lots of time and make sure things were going well. Wasn't too busy for a Thursday night. Other Parking lot is in the back and so it can be a little confusing.

I got the crab legs! They were very tasty and it was way more than I can eat! The service was ok... waitress didn't come back until I was ready to leave but overall, it was good.

Seafood always tastes fresh, not over seasoned, easy valet parking without a hefty price and the drinks were tasty. The initial waiter was dry and not very pleasant when he arrived at our table however someone replaced him so we were waited on by a different waitress who was polite, communicated well and also laughed & joked with the entire table.

This was a waste of time and money. Never again! I couldn't remember if I had been here before so my friend and I stopped by, since we were in the area. Service was fine. Guy checked on us frequently. Ambiance was a chill vibe. They have valet and you just have to tip them. The food! The prices don't match the food. Appetizers : I ordered oysters and thought they would be like Rockefeller oysters! Instead they were covered in cheese and not good at all! My friend got the wings and they were $20! With wings being served on every corner in ATL, this was an abomination! Entrees: I got the combo bucket. It came with a lobster tail, king crab leg, snow crab legs, and shrimp. It was just okay. Not worth the money though. My friend got the crab cakes and she wasn't impressed either. As I looked over the menu, the prices were just crazy! This isn't some five star restaurant, but more of a hole in the wall type place. Yeah, I never have to come back here again!

This friendly seafood restaurant feels like a cozy, family-run pub. I would recommend crab legs and a and beer. Also enjoy their grilled chicken salad with house-made dressing. The staff is exceptionally warm and inviting.

Delicious! Great music and service. It's the spot for great seafood that is fresh and tasty.

Great place I have to visit when I am in Atlanta and near the airport. Small shack vibe with assorted fresh fish and seafood. Tonight I enjoyed the catch of the day which was Corvina. I wasn't familiar but it has a mild, sweet taste with firm, flaky white flesh which is pinkish when raw but cooks up white. The flesh and texture resembles Snapper and was a tender and tasty fish when blackened and spiced to perfection. This along with the buttery corn and rice that was fluffy and coated in a buttery goodness. Another great meal.

The greed factor. Nor the customer friendly restaurant of old. Now the reviews are catching up with the ambience the Owners Managers and servers have created in this establishment. The Ruby Tuesday's, Malones' Bistreauxs' in the area all benefit from the cycle of one bad experience after another n reviews from former customers like me who have sworn off this establishment.

the food is awesome! bartender was extremely kind, friendly, fast, and a heavy pourer . the music was great! it's not cheap, bring plenty of money to spend!

The Bartender Omar is the best. Great personality and awesome service. The food was fantastic.

The food wasn't bad, no was it that good either. It was too expensive for the food and poor service. There is 4 of us and we ordered 1 burger, a basket of hot wings, and 2 fish sandwiches. We all had sodas to drink. A 18% gratuity was already added to the bill, so the check came out to 210.63. Our waitress never refilled our drinks. So if she has only 3 tables with 4 customer at each she makes 90$ an hour. Wow! There aren't a lot of seafood options these days, but I will not go back. Save your money and go elsewhere.

What a fun place! Very friendly, great music, drinks and food. Thanks for the experience. Will come back when we are in Atlanta again.

WAY FUCKING OVERPRICED!!!!!!!! Way overprice!! we had an appetizer and 2 salads with drinks; $300 Food was edible but GD!!!!!!!!!!!

Look up the restaurant "rules" before going. They are many...The parking is valet only & cash only. "There's an ATM inside" if you don't have cash for the valet. The food was very good, which is why I gave it 3 stars. The $16 cup of clam chowder was delicious. The $30 dozen of raw oysters were good sized & quality. The $58 seafood platter was also very good, but not as large of a portion as expected for had price. The service was tolerable, but definitely short of decent. You kinda feel like they believe they're doing you a favor by serving you. The food might be worth the

On mama's (that's a California thing).....we literally got 2 pounds of crab in that bucket when we bought 1 pound times 4 people! If Georgia's southern hospitality gives more then there you have it! It was GIVING! We had a group of 9 and we ate and ate and had leftovers! Deja was our waitress and she was phenomenal! Thank you, Deja! The establishment itself should be in a bigger location because the bathroom was not it and the 4% added onto the bill if you don't pay with cash was beyond WHACK!! How are you charging that amount of money on top of the 18% gratuity - that was beyond WHACK!!! I had a lobster roll that was FIYAH!!! The shrimp (fried) - off the hook! The list goes on and on and on! Thank you for the great food and the great service. And I forgot to say that the music was GIVING!