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Fontaine's Oyster Bar
1026 1/2 N Highland Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306-3551
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#272 of 1,605 restaurants in Atlanta
  • Cuisines: Cajun & Creole, Seafood
  • Price range*: $21-$30
  • Neighborhood: East
  • Recommended For: Outdoor seating
  • Address: 1026 1/2 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306-3551
  • Phone:  (404) 872-0869
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“Got Sick from eating here - Bad Service”
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1 of 5 stars
gingerice 10 contributions
atlanta
Apr 24, 2009

There's always been a rumor that the old buildings in this area are infested with Rats, mice and other creepy crawlers. The stray cats outside the building should be a warning. They are big and plump. I had a tough night at this restaurant. My server was super rude to the point that my friend and i were aruging about... more

“I Have always loved eating here...however....”
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3 of 5 stars
Freshjive75 2 contributions
Atlanta
Mar 20, 2009

This past Friday I went and had a great time until 30 hours later I ended up with food poisoning. All three of us that went got it from eating the oysters. I honestly don't know that I will ever be able to eat oysters there again after being sick for 2 days like I was. But, I also can't... more

“Fun but food poisoning”
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2 of 5 stars
MofiaPets 3 contributions
Atlanta, GA
Mar 10, 2009

As neighborhood locals, we loved this place. UNTIL we got food poisoning. Out of our table of 7 (we ate oysters, peel and eat shrimp, and crab legs) five of us ended up puking within 72 hours. I'd stick with the Lobster bisque, if you go at all. more

“good service, great cajun, tasty plump oysters”
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5 of 5 stars
bbqman3341 319 contributions
Gainesville, Georgia
Dec 15, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

excellent cajun food, fine plump tasty fresh oysters, excellent gumbo, fine red beans and rice, and a grand muffa letta. we cannot wait to return. more

“Nowhere better to drink...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 2, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Nowhere better to drink than on a nice spring afternoon more

“who doesn't love oysters...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 31, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

who doesn't love oysters tuesdays? more

“Only good if you are in...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 31, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Only good if you are in the mood for fried food. more

“Great Selection of Food”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 26, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Great Selection of Food more

“Best Sunday Bloody...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 30, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Best Sunday Bloody Mary/Oyster's on Half Shell more

“Different variety of...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 17, 2008

Different variety of oysters, get the sampler... more

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Fontaine's Oyster Bar Address

1026 1/2 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306-3551
Tel: (404) 872-0869
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.