The Argonaut

Love the ambiance and the service. I decider to pop on a whim. I always walk by the place and decided today was the day to pop in. Very fast and friendly host. Ordered the ceviche as a quick bite and was taken aback by the decor and great music! I can't wait to come back and try more of the food.

The Argonaut looked promising, as seen in the photo of its exterior and some of the curated pictures on Google Maps of some of its food options. The photos looked pretty cool, and I looked forward to trying what they offered. I arrived around 4:30. The plan was to meet the group that I was meeting and try to experience a Happy Hour in this city. Sometimes, finding a good Happy Hour can be challenging. Because of the time we were to meet, I opted to bring my pretty young daughter and made sure to be prepared to meet a friend and his partner for a quick spell before they returned to their new home country. He pulled up, half greeted everyone, and whatever he was, rudely expressed how he "couldn't have this" when referring to my daughter and me pulling up a seat to the counter. Cool, I'll move, but he never presented any alternatives. Like, "Hello, ma'am, you might not be able to sit at the counter, but these tables beside it are authorized." Something like that. That should've been my sign to get out, but I stayed so my friend could meet my daughter and spend some time with her.I figured out the seating for us all and commenced completing and receiving my order. I had the 12 HH oysters on the half-shell, which were fine. The hushpuppies were garbage. My starting beverage was the strawberry mint mule, which was mid-at-best, but it had fresh mint, which was the biggest highlight of that drink. The bartender who made it was pretty nice, but assuming he is the manager, that person needs training. The restaurant is in Kirkwood. You'll get a variety of customers at that time of day. Never will I go to the fake-Optimist again, plus The Optimist has better food.

The term Argonaut conveys adventure and exploration, just like my tastebuds experienced as I indulged in the various dishes! Dining here on a Friday evening was a true culinary experience with friends. We began with drinks; I opted for the refreshing mango Jarrito, while my friends enjoyed their delicious cocktails. For appetizers, we tried both the ceviche and hush puppies, each bursting with flavor. The hush puppies, prepared with a glaze, offered a perfect balance.Let's talk about the oysters--they were incredible. When they arrived, our server explained the different types of oysters based on their origins. Some were bigger than others, which was expected since they weren't all the same variety. One thing they all had in common was their flavor: fresh and delicious! As I write this, I'm craving a few!As we moved through the menu, we selected both the Hamachi and the Norwegian Salmon. Both were delicious. The Hamachi was based with a citrus zest and pepper among other ingredients. The salmon cut was fresh and delicate, served with spicy cucumber and soy ginger.For the entrees, both the lobster roll and the smash burger were great choices. The burger has a kick to it, so if you're not a fan of spice, just let your server know to put the sauce on the side. The lobster roll was made with fresh ingredients and paired with a buttery roll. Scrumptious!After indulging in all the items on the menu, we couldn't leave without dessert. It was hard to choose, but the first runner-up was the peach cobbler cheesecake. It's such a treat! One bite leaves you wanting more!Now that we've set the tone with the food, let's talk about the ambiance of this place. It's a double-level venue, with the upstairs available for private parties. If you're celebrating a special event, this place can host it. The evening ambiance was upscale yet casual. The excellent service made the experience even better. There are also two bars and an outdoor patio if you want to catch some fresh air!The attention to detail at this restaurant is unmatched. There's impressive artwork on the walls and around the restroom area. The lighting is also perfect if you want to take a quick selfie to mark your visit to the latest restaurant in Kirkwood!It's also worth noting that there is free parking behind the restaurant for all patrons, which was a great bonus for me!My overall experience was amazing! I can't wait to see what's coming on their brunch menu!

Great new raw bar in Kirkwood downtown {where Kirkwood Public house used to be} We have been twice and tried about everything. Nothing we disliked, everything was solid - good fresh fish and priced very well. I like the 3 options you have for dressing up the fresh fish. The shrimp cocktail had huge shrimp. Loved that they have options for the kiddos {huge reason we don't go to fishmonger more there is just nothing for our toddler to eat} Looks like upstairs will be a cool lounge area soon and it feel like you can come casual, but it's a little more upscale than the rest of the restaurants in downtown Kirkwood -which is a win for the area for sure! Excited to see how everything shakes out once all the kinks are ironed out and everything is rocking and rolling. Check it out!

Let me tell you, your girl LOVES some fresh seafood so I was too excited to check this new neighborhood spot out! Sat at the bar and ordered the Kirkwood Kiwi Margarita and the Georgia Peach to drink and the Shrimp & Lobster Roll to eat. The Kirkwood Kiwi Margarita was sooo good! I was pleasantly surprised at how light, fresh, and delicious the flavors were and I could actually taste the liquor (tequila) which was a plus for me when I'm drinking cocktails. The Georgia Peach was very well-balanced and I would absolutely order it again. The Shrimp & Lobster Roll came with "House Chips" and while I was expecting some regular potato chips, these were hand cut thinly sliced pieces of actual potatoes and were pretty good. The Shrimp & Lobster Roll was also tasty and I had no real complaints. My bartenders, Ava and Jasmine were super friendly and amazing! Overall, I had a good first experience at this spot and I look forward to coming back and trying some other items on the menu.

Had a phenomenal time here. Food was good. Service was amazing. Great vibes. Drinks were pretty good. I love a good old fashioned. The craft drinks were pretty awesome. The Poke bowl is something to write home about. Definitely get that.

The new oyster place in Kirkwood! Nice, fresh flown in and expensive. They should, good!

What a great addition to the Atlanta food scene! This was truly one of the best meals I have had in Atlanta in some time. Service, food, and atmosphere all get an A+. My wife and I will be regulars from here on out.

Great oysters, hush puppies & fish. The chile crisp sauce is AMAZING. Interesting wines & cocktails.

Great food, atmosphere, and service. Fresh oysters. Creative cocktails. The grouper sandwich is excellent as was the crudo. Stop doom scrolling and looking for something else, just go here if you like these nice things and get on with it.