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gomoho 03-07-2014 12:43 PM

Think I'll go in May - actually drove by and it looks awesome.

Richard1366 03-07-2014 01:31 PM

I wouldn't wait 4 hours if they were giving the food away!!

BarryRX 03-07-2014 03:38 PM

Wife and I sat at the bar last week around 4pm. Besides some beers we had the gumbo and the garlic fries. Both were great!

Tweety Bird 03-09-2014 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Laura (Post 841185)
This is a fairly new restaurant where the food is excellent. The chef was trained in France, then resided in New Orleans making his menu meals a combination of French/Southern. The macaroni and cheese is the best I have ever had, the shrimp and grits are exceptional. You can sit upstairs view water views, or drive your boat up the the docks. There is a sizeable beach for the kiddies. Saturday night had a 4 hour wait (not kidding), so we came back during the week for lunch.

So, how many before dinner drinks did you consume while waiting? LOL. I love this place, but it will be better when there are fewer people around here.

kettlecove 03-12-2014 08:46 PM

Just returned from Eaton's Beach Sandbar and Grille. First visit. After parking, there was a group of people who cornered us and complained about how they had called ahead and still waited too long for their liking ans they suggested we just turn around and leave. We had called ahead and took the gamble that the wait was worth it. We had one drink at the bar and were seated. The food was the BEST in the area, the staff was wonderful, the chef visited tables truly interested in feedback and the view was simply unbelievable. Proof that this type of restaurant can be a great success when done correctly. We encourage more restauranteurs to consider the business model used by Eaton's Beach!!

Indydealmaker 03-12-2014 09:56 PM

We have been taking vacationing guests and business associates to Eaton's Beach and the feedback has been 100% positive.

Cincinnatus 03-12-2014 10:19 PM

Had lunch there
Will return
Recommend

villagerjack 03-12-2014 11:08 PM

No matter what timeout go there is a long wait...we were told to come at 11 AM when they open if we do not want to wait....will do that soon.

butterfly sue 03-17-2014 10:58 AM

We went at Eaton's yesterday arriving at 11:15 am. The place was hopping. Beach area full with sun bathers, some young ones playing volley ball. Downstairs packed when we left. They do have a separate restaurant downstairs that carries hot dogs and brats and, I suppose, other lighter fare.

We ate upstairs. Husband ordered Spanish Catfish (so good the first time we visited), I had Shrimp Creole (a little too much sauce, would like to taste the shrimp more, but not bad). Friends had Spanish Chicken (very good) and something else. Service a little slow, BUT it was so busy and NOT a problem for us. Food worth the short wait. Friends were impressed.

Upstairs restaurant was packed.

Beautiful day and great food. Glad to see them busy.

Bus was running helping people who had to park further away.

jimmy the n 03-24-2014 01:51 PM

went for lunch at 2 p.m.thinking it was a way to beat the crowds.wrong!2 hr. wait!

Bogie Shooter 03-24-2014 01:58 PM

Went last Saturday night. Called ahead at 4:45 for party of nine. Arrived at 6 and were seated at 7. Had drinks and opportunity to talk, during the wait, before dinner. Worked for us.
BTW it appeared that coming around 7:30 might have had a short wait.
Oh yes, the food was great!

OpusX1 03-24-2014 03:19 PM

We went last night after the Bach With A Beat concert. Called ahead when we left Savannah Center, had just a 5 minute wait for our party of five at 8:00. Gotta love the Mac & Cheese :)

bkcunningham1 03-24-2014 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by OpusX1 (Post 850562)
We went last night after the Bach With A Beat concert. Called ahead when we left Savannah Center, had just a 5 minute wait for our party of five at 8:00. Gotta love the Mac & Cheese :)

The mac and cheese is the best! I love that place.

jbdlfan 03-24-2014 04:45 PM

Sand Bar is a great place to hang and enjoy the day. Awesome atmosphere...

bonrich 03-29-2014 06:49 AM

Went there for dinner Wednesday night. Got there around 5:30 and the place was packed inside and outside. Tried to call earlier to make a reservation and they were not taking any. We, party of 6, waited outside and finally had to go inside as the weather cooled down. Packed inside also with people waiting. We were finally seated 2 hours later, around 7:30. Main problem was there were large parties of 12 or 18 that were seated, so serving time and the lack of tables for smaller groups were used up.
Once seated though waitress was right there to take food and drink orders, and our dinners were served in a short amount of time.
It seems as thought the restaurant is going to have to limit the number of large parties to be seated at the prime time of the dinner hour. We did see a number of people leave when given the waiting time.
Food was very good with a varied and unique choices.


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