A-J's Dockside Restaurant

1315 Chatham Ave
Tybee Island, GA 31328
Located in Tybee Island - Back River Beach
  • A-J's Dockside

A-J’s Dockside Restaurant is Tybee Island’s go-to spot for fresh seafood and stunning waterfront views. Located on the Back River, just minutes from Savannah, we’ve been serving locals and visitors since 2003. Enjoy outdoor seating, breathtaking sunsets, and a menu featuring shrimp, crab legs, and signature cocktails. Perfect for families, friends, and anyone craving authentic coastal dining. Visit us at 1315 Chatham Avenue on Tybee Island.
Cuisine
  • American
TripAdvisor® Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Tripadvisor - 4.1 out of 5 starsBased on 2158 Reviews
Tripadvisor - 2 out of 5 starsjustmary46 | Nov 30, 2025
Needs better ingredients

Very disappointing food. Ordered Caesar salad with fried oysters as add-on. Oysters were about the size of a quarter. They should have been embarrassed to serve them. Would have been better to say ...

Tripadvisor - 4 out of 5 starsthankg0d | Oct 30, 2025
Delicious Date night

Dinner out night. Stopped here for seafood. Had Gumbo and shrimp Alfredo and had the buffalo shrimp as appetizer. Everything was very good. Service was quick and they were very attentive. ...

Tripadvisor - 2 out of 5 starsEllen B | Oct 13, 2025
Unpleasant experience from front door on :(

Hostesses were VERY rude upon our arrival. Didn't know we'd need a reservation as we had just arrived on the Island. Guy playing guitar was talented but so loud you couldn't hear the server at all ...

Yelp® Reviews
Yelp Overall Rating
Yelp - 3.5 out of 5 starsBased on 806 Reviews
Yelp - 5 out of 5 starsElliot G. | Dec 23, 2025

Lovely staff that took care of us!! Food was very delicious and came out quickly. Pictured down below are the chicken sandwich and key lime pie. I enjoyed ...

Yelp - 1 out of 5 starsBruce D. | Apr 30, 2026

This restaurant is closed and is being remodeled under new ownership and no scheduled for opening ...

Yelp - 3 out of 5 starsJenn S. | Apr 14, 2025

I was dining alone and sat at the bar. From the bar, you miss the sunset, but I did catch most of it on my way in- beautiful spot to see it. It should also ...

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