Lobster rolls, gumbo, wood-fired oysters & more in a lofty, country-modern space with a raw bar.
“Lobster rolls, gumbo, wood-fired oysters & more in a lofty, country-modern space with a raw bar.”
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single malt whiskey, ume plum, soda, shiso leaf
fino sherry, americano vermouth, elderflower, lemon
japanese gin, sake, lychee, lime
bourbon, apple, ginger, lemon, cardamom, cabernet sauvignon
reposado tequila, pineapple, lime, yellow verveine, lava salt
8-year calvados, rum, banana, macadamia, ginger
mignonette gin, extra dry vermouth, finocchietto
mezcal, cognac, amaro, curaçao, madeira.
elderflower, lion's mane, sparkling riesling, soda
jasmine green tea, lime violette, soda
lemon zest, toasted almond, chiseled
wild raspberry pie crust, inviting
golden melon, crushed stone, bracing
tart kiwi, white chalk, zesty
peach blossom, key lime, tropical
pink grapefruit, white jasmine, textured
nectarine, honeysuckle, sunny
citrus blossom, spiced apple, focused
white raspberry slate, bright
ripe strawberry violets, sprightly
wild cherry, cinnamon bark, satiny
cherry blossom, bay leaf, delectable
ripe red plum, cigar box, supple
cedar, cassis, bold
'Fest Märzen' German Lager Atlanta, GA
'Super Wit' Belgian Wit Belgium
'Sixfoot' New England IPA Savannah, GA
'Bah Kauv' Munich Dunkel Avondale Estate, GA
Oysters are served with saltines, cocktail sauce, hot sauce, mignonette, and grated horseradish.*
strong mineral flavors, lingering sweet finish
salty and sweet with a creamy texture
pronounced brine, firm meats, stony finish
subtle sweetness w/ a rich, salty flavor
Intense brine, seaweed notes, plump meats
high salinity, fresh ocean, heavy brine
med cup. sweet, nut-like flavor and firm meats
briny, high salinity, long mineral finish
plump meats, salty and sweet, clean finish
briny and sharp salinity, distinct minerality
creamy and plump, with a salty fragrant brine
full ocean salinity, umami, grassy & anise notes
chef's selection of 13 oysters, multiple varieties
old bay, cocktail sauce, comeback sauce
oysters, peel & eat, crab salad, ceviche
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