A Treasured Trio

From an exceptional fine dining experience to casual yet cozy date night bites to breakfast on the fly, the Georgia Sea Grill Collective restaurant family has you covered. At the helm is Zack Gowen, an active community member and restauranter with a proven track record of providing fresh and flavorful food, with as much as possible grown or produced locally or regionally, at establishments staffed by dedicated workers who make your experience enjoyable. Georgia Sea Grill, The Nest, and Three Little Birds, serving locally grown produce and farm-raised catfish, are a treasured trio in the Golden Isles and perfect spots to enjoy some vino!

Georgia Sea Grill - 407 Mallery Street

Whether you’re carrying on family traditions or starting new ones, Georgia Sea Grill is a favorite for locals and visitors alike. You will be treated like family from the elegant dining room to the enticing wine bar. If you enjoy live music to enhance the mood, there’s even a piano bar with talented musicians performing nightly. Seafood is their specialty, and fresh ingredients are their trademark, but every offering from their seasonal menus and incredible daily specials is sure to please your palate. If you’re just dropping by after work or before heading out for the evening, their First Call menu of small plates is available daily from 5pm-6:30 p.m. at the main bar and wine bar.

When it comes to the wine, their staff is extremely well-versed in pairing wines to complement dishes on the menu. If you’re not sure what to order, ask them and share a little about your preferences, and they’ll readily offer the perfect pairing. Georgia Sea Grill manager Alex Burroughs provided some suggestions for our readers. “Try the Gotas De Mar Albariño with notes of peaches, minerals and a hint of salt from the sea with the mussels or our Cajun preparation for our catch of the day.” Alex was even knowledgeable about the wine bottle! “The white stripes on the Albariño bottle represent the white caps of the ocean on the Spanish coast where the grapes are produced, and that is why there are hints of sea salt in the wine.” If your selection for the evening isn’t seafood, he recommends the BV Rutherford with its blackberry, black cherry and plum flavors to pair with their filet, pork chop or lamb dishes. You’re in good hands here.

The Nest - 511 Ocean Boulevard

Cole Travers, manager at The Nest, puts the atmosphere there into words perfectly, saying, “The Nest has a cozy vibe, great food, killer tunes, and wonderful wine selection to give the guest the experience that is similar to cooking dinner with your closest friends over a glass of wine and some of your favorite music after an incredible day at the beach.” 

At The Nest, you’ll find a wide range of wines at prices that won’t break the bank. Some interesting and fun to drink choices are as the Slo Jams Sauvignon Blanc (It’s worth checking out just for the cool cassette tape label, which Cole says is his favorite!) and the Tooth and Nail cabernet, both of which are under $13 a glass. But if higher-end wines are your preference, The Nest’s Coravin system technology allows the staff to serve wines by the glass that would normally only be available by the bottle. If you’ve always wanted to try that $350 bottle of wine, now is your chance! The unique system uses pressurized air cartridges to keep wines in uncorked condition for up to a year. At press time, the Coravin menu at The Nest included three reds: Montepeloso Super Tuscan, Groth Napa Valley Cabernet, and Bethel Heights Pinot Noir and two whites:Albert Bichot Chardonnay and Les Boursicottes Sancerre. The Nest also offers non-alcoholic wine options (and n/a beers too!)  With their extensive wine menu, there is not a food item here that will not help you pair with the perfect wine.

Three Little Birds - 509 Ocean Boulevard

Don’t forget brunch! Three Little Birds offers an exceptional breakfast and lunch menu including a limited selection of wine. Grab a glass to sip on their patio and soak in the island air from your perch at the outdoor bar. Three Little Birds offers selections of wines by the glass or bottle, including bottomless mimosas for $20. The Montparnasse Brut Champagne is fantastic on its own or in a mimosa with Natalie's Orange Juice. Pair it with an item off the breakfast menu and your weekend is off to a great start! If you're on the go or want something to take to the beach, the Archer Roose canned wine works in a pinch for sparkling white or sparkling rose. Cheers!

For more information about the Georgia Sea Grill Collective restaurants, links to their menus, online ordering, and to make reservations, visit collective.georgiaseagrill.com.