Watchman's Seafood

Wow. Four nights in and they killed it. Service was seamless and the food was stellar. Those Angels on Horseback made the cut to be on menu of what I want for my last meal. Clams also. Have already made our next rez! Congrats, team! You clearly have a slam dunk on your hands.

Almost 5 stars almost... beautiful interior and exterior dining spaces, great details, fab looking bar. Cocktails were just great, well made and added to our group’s festive mood. Oysters were fresh and fun to sample. Highly recommend them. The salad was just what we needed as a palate cleanser. Menu is east and we love it for the seafood variety. Only issue we had was the curry flavored fish dish we had was over cooked. Instead of flaky the fish was rubbery and hard. It was the end of a long day so we didn’t make a fuss, but they seem such a nice crew that we think they would have handled it properly. Can’t wait to go again and taste other things on the menu.

Popped by Watchman’s during Happy Hour for $1 oysters & $8 drink specials but the STAR of the show was the Fried Brassicas with polenta, lemon, harissa & herbs!! Ridiculously delicious with interesting textures (the fried lemon slices really make it pop!). I hope they never take it off the menu! Beautiful space paired with excellent service & a tasty menu, Watchman’s is a Krog St Market gem. They also offer a $7 “ice cold” Green Chartreuse beverage that’s definitely worth checking out. We’ll definitely be back ...soon!

Totally amazing 1st time visit!!! Succulent shrimp topped my roll with crispy house made chips. Perfectly grilled seasoned asparagus with a ricotta sauce topped this night off! Friendly and knowledgeable staff! A great local spot!

I start most of my reviews with the following statement "my recommendations are meant for the curious and open-minded eater that delights in the entire dining experience. If you're into chain restaurants this AINT for you. However, if you enjoy the element of surprise, dishes that excite the senses while possessing an element of complexity without being too pretentious, then my review is what you're looking for." Watchman is the sister restaurant of the legendary Kimbal House, one of the many jewels of the ATL food scene. The restaurant specializes in seafood, creative craft cocktails, and an oyster bar that sources from some of the best locations in the country. The Space Tucked away in a quaint corner of Krog Street Market, Watchmen is a spacious and inviting restaurant that has its own personality. Open and free flowing, when you walk in your eyes are immediately drawn to the custom bar and liquor display. Endless rows of gold shelving are stocked with some of the rarest and unique alcohols and vintage crystal. The dining area is broken up into several sections. You have 15 or so bar seats, and 5-7 high-top tables for casual dinners, regulars, and happy hour guests. You also have standard table and booth options on the main floor and outdoor patio (which backs up to Krog Street and is an excellent dining location option during the summer/spring). There is one area/table for large parties that can hold 10-12 that most folks don't know about. What I love most about the space are the lighting and live plants. Watchman is full of potted ivy, golden pothos, and other gems The Food I'm a regular at this restaurant, so I've had everything on the menu several times! Aside from Kimbal House, you won't find a restaurant with the same quality of seafood (fresh/ well seasoned/delicious as hell). I would suggest ordering a few items from each section (starters/mains/sides). With that being said, here are my menu favs 1-OYSTERS (you have to order them) - the best way to order is dealers choice 2- Snapper Tar Tar & Tuna Crudo - fresh, light, perfectly prepared 3- Shrimp Roll - makes my inner fat kid happy. the right ratio of crab to mayo 4-Confit Pork Belly - delicious, well seasoned, and yummy crispy skin 5-Grouper & Red Snapper - words can't do it justice, but it is magic and enough for two 6 - CORN "AKA CRACK" HUSH PUPPIES- the name says it all! The Service I'm huge on service, and this place doesn't disappoint. The staff/servers are warm, hospitable, attentive, and damn good at what they do. They do an excellent job of managing the pace of your meal while not making you feel rushed. I have a life-threatening tree nut allergy that I've only had to tell them once even though I've been eating at the restaurant for well over a year. The Bar Managers and Bartenders know their booze and create James Beard worthy drinks that use seasonal and local ingredients. They have two drink menus. One that never changes and another that rotates (limited time offer drinks). I would have one from each if you can. First-Timer Tips 1- Go during the week - the weekends are busy so M-TH is ideal; If you go Friday get there by 6PM or just make a reservation 2- Order a bunch of small plates if you can't make up your mind 3- Try the oysters "dealers choice" style 4- Have your meal at the large bar or oyster bar 5- Drink Tip - if you're a first timer, let the bartender know what flavors and spirts you prefer and let them surprise you

This place is a welcome addition to KSM and the neighborhood in general. The ambiance and decor inside is warm and inviting. Cocktails are well made and original.. they have a great oyster happy hour, including drink and small plate specials, but it's a bit more pricy than other spots. That being said you get what you pay for here- the oyster selection was solid, with around 10 gulf coast variants to choose from although the descriptions of them were a bit atypical (instead of salinity/size/texture descriptions they were related to various foods/tastes which was odd). Hopefully they'll expand out to include Pacific and Atlantic selections as well. Service was outstanding.