Spondivits Inc

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Spondivits is a three star restaurant in East Point. This inexpensive restaurant has been around for the last 20 years, and is located in the East Point neighborhood. It's known for its seafood. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, and catering. This restaurant is handicap accessible. Diners found the food great.

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Yelp.com Review - by Shennitta H.

4.0 of 5 stars. My mom took me here on day when I was visiting ATL and I thought the food and the atmosphere was great. We saw Salt from the group Salt-n-Pepa, she was dressed in all black trying to disguise...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been to this restaurant/bar 3 times. First time: Just for drinks. The great thing about this place is that it is open til 4 AM. Second time: I got a hamburger. It was good. It is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by JORGE R.

4.0 of 5 stars. The seafood was very good but the atmosphere was better. Good beer selection, the place is really more a bar with great food rather than a seafood restaurant with a good bar. Everyone in the place was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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Overpriced with lack of quality, regardless of whatever it was in the past it is now awful.

Save your money, this place is worse than red lobster and costs more. I had fried seafood (the prices were high and I refused to pay $20 for food in what appeared to be a dive-bar). The oysters had shell...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyle H.

4.0 of 5 stars. We had a few friends tell us to visit this restaurant/bar while we were around the ATL airport and we were glad they did. This place is a quirky, yet tasty seafood restaurant just on the north side of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by James P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Just finished dinner at Spondivits. If you are looking for a memorable dining experience for a good price delivered to you with great service, Spondivits is the place for you. The shellfish arrives at...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heath H.

4.0 of 5 stars. You'll get elbow deep in a bucket of legs and love every minute of it. Beer and a bucket of crab legs, lobster and shrimp...can it get any better? Maybe if someone peeled it all for me :-) Red...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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Mahi Mahi was Great !!

This was my first time eating at Spondivits and the food was pretty good. I'm from South Florida so I know about great seafood. If you are looking for a place that looks good on the inside and not loud this is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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I love the fact that it is basically a shack with odd service.

It's quirky and draws out all types of ATL folk - the airport hotel families...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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Boring by Maya G. at InsiderPages

Doesn't live up to the hype, and the vegetarian options are very poor (though I understand you're at a seafood place, so you wouldn't expect much). Dreadful location too unless you're at the airport with time...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Spondivits was my first experience eating crab legs without assistance from someone else helping me get the meat out. Its a pretty tedious process, but treasure that is inside those crab legs is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Best seafood in Atlanta!

One word to describe this place- delicious. The food is so good its crazy. The wait was about 40 minutes but once seated the food was brought out promptly. It was extremley busy and the atmosphere is kind of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ArtLuvinChic C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Aaaaww maaan! They've closed the SpondivitS that was right down the street from me. I miss being able to walk to the Buckhead location (down the street from the Atlanta Fish Market)....I've gone on a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Samantha Brady by samantha b. at InsiderPages

The staff is very rude. The place is small and crowded. Although I must say I was told it is not as crowded as it once was due to a young lady dying from their oysters on last year. My staff and I will not be...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrianne T.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite places in ATL. It's quirky and draws out all types of ATL folk - the airport hotel families and businessmen, airline layover employees, college park residents, local...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by shelli c.

4.0 of 5 stars. Eat with your hands and get dirty people... the seafood's flown in daily here. If you do it up right, you'll leave glistening like you're ready to hit the beach and sun it up. Just make sure to use...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Naoya W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Arrrrrgh. It's a pain living inland from the water. Growing up in San Francisco and living last in New York, I was so fortunate to have fresh seafood surrounding me all the time. Now, I don't have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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Alright by Shanda D. at InsiderPages

This did not live up to expectations. I thought it was going to be superb after I had been told by several people how terrific this establishment is. It didn't even feel like I was on a beach. Between the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Not bad . . . by P M. at InsiderPages

Most people rant and rave about this restaurant and I have yet to understand what the big deal is with it. I gave it a 4-star rating for the food, which is well prepared (for seafood). On the other hand, this...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Spondivits

It's alrite,but it's not how i thought it would be...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael S.

4.0 of 5 stars. No nonsense, fresh seafood. That's just the way i like it. For any of you that love good fresh seafood, there is not better place. You can have your Atlanta Fish Markets and Red Lobsters, I want no...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Dont waste your time

Me and a few of my friends decided to go out and have some good food and fun on 12/14/07.Ha this place was neither.The location is a mess it's cluttered and tacky.You can barely get in the door, let alone move...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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norml

b-head store great servic great food out standing
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by roy b.

1.0 of 5 stars. I went to this place for my birthday because I was influenced by someone I no longer consider a friend. Myself and my family waited an hour to get into this place as it was absolutely packed to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sally G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Why do people eat at Red Lobster or Joe's Crab Shack when there is Spondivits?! I usually go for the bucket o' shrimp or crab legs with butter. Divine! Yes it's crowded, yes the service can be lousy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Seve' M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Alot of out of towners that move to Atlanta pretty much say the same thing: NO GOOD SEAFOOD. But here is THE BEST seafood in Atlanta.Don't know how they got it here and really don't care but the best...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Deanna J.

4.0 of 5 stars. You strain your neck looking for your waiter - where the jiminy cricket are they? You sat down fifteen minutes ago, waited for twenty for your name to be called and five in line for the valet. And the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by angela y.

2.0 of 5 stars. The service was awful and the food was greasy. I couldn't even eat all of it because it made me nauseous. Obviously a lot of people like this place so it may be what I ordered that was nasty and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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avoid like the plague

This place is horribly overarted. We were seated promptly, the menu was decent. Our food took a really long time. Wasn't anything special, we wondered how this place was well regaurded? Why? When I got a to go...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Spondivits at the airport is definitely an experience. It's very different than the Buckhead location. If you like to quote Jeezy and drink Shiraz -- go to Buckhead. If you like non top-40 pop/rap...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by roger b.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you have a planned or unplanned stop in the Atlanta airport or long layover till that next flight i recommend heading on over to Spondivits.Solid food can be had at Spondivits on Virgina Ave very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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Best Seafood and drinks in south Atlanta - Great Atmosphere

My wife and I go here at least twice a month for 2 buckets of snow crab legs and drinks. (The seafood platter is good too!!!) Most crowded on Friday and Saturday nights but worth the wait. We always end up...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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Not worth the hype

Went here as it seemed to be a popular place. Food was lackluster. I've never been a big fan of red lobster, but save your money and go there instead.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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Run as fast away as possible, lest you catch something.

I went here last year because someone who had moved here from another state (let's say state of Confusion) raved about it. I took one of my friends and was expecting something at least decent. We were both...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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worst service ever

Poor service, awful managers. Maybe for regulars you have a deal worked out. But for anyone trying it out for the first time, may God be with you.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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Incredible experience!!

We went today after reading the reviews and were overly cautious because of several poor reviews. HOWEVER, we were very pleasantly surprised. The service was great (couldn't have asked for a more attentive...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by T. Murray -.

3.0 of 5 stars. I don't quite get what all of the fuss is about. I guess because I am more a fan of seafood places that don't serve you in a bucket, but for what it's worth Spondivits is a staple in Southern seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Drew W.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's a low key, high volume seafood experience that won't break the bank. If you're looking for a lot of seafood that keeps it simple, Spondivits is great. Hit the original location if you're going to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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The wait is terrible, the service is worse, but the food is good. You pay way too much for way too little. But the little ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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Fun place and good food where everyone knows your name

Spondivits is not Red Lobster, Outback, or any other similar chain. It is primarily a bar that also serves really good seafood. The drinks are not watered down, and the servings are ample. It is true that it...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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TERRIBLE SERVICE, OVERPRICED FOOD

I would not recommend this restauraunt if good service is important and the food is very,very overpriced for the portions received. My experience with Management when there has been a problem is deplorable....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by rob c.

4.0 of 5 stars. get the bucket of seafood (crab, chunks of fish, and mo)in the gallon of butter...this is the south...if you aint form the south you will never understand the south (fried and lemonade by the gallon...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan D.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place does have some amazing food but the problem is that is all they have to boast on. The service is lacking when it comes to refilling drink and making sure food gets to the table hot and with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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Excellent seafood buckets, cold beer!

The seafood buckets are delicious, messy and filling! The beer cold, the crowd loud and the place is just plain ("plane?" no pun-intended as it is near the airport) fun! great place to go after getting back to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Omar M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Run the streets all day, I don't get no sleep, eat at Spondivits four times a week, bucket of crab legs, Slick had the lobster, I'm the real deal, these other ni**as imposters"Those opening bars of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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What's the Buzzzz?!?!

I was not impressed by the service or staff. Yes, sassy but also crass! This was not the best experience. My food was undercooked when asked if I could have the meal prepared again the solution to the problem...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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"The" Atlanta Seafood Shack!-An Original!

I've been dining here for the past twenty-five years, and have always been treated with respect by the entire staff. It's Jimmy Buffet's favorite hangout when he comes to the city. The Food: No fancy...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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Great no frills seafood

I regularly go to this Atlanta seafood with co-workers, we are hooked on the great seafood here. Yes, the prices for seafood are a little bit high, expect to pay about $25 for your bucket of seafood, but get...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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Go there if you want the best seafood in town

Spondivits truly does have the best seafood in town, hands down. Now the service is mediocre. There are good & bad waitresses, but if you want great seafood its worth the hassle to go and get it from this...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebekah A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Spondivits for their no fuss, fresh seafood. So many of the seafood restaurants in Atlanta force you to get all dressed up and spend a hell of a lot of money on a little piece of fish... yes...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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It's Spondivits not Red Lobster

Something you have to except in the Atlanta area from a popular restaurant which does not take reservations, if you arrive at dinner time you will have to wait to be seated between 30 to 60 minutes. I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had fried clams and calamari with fries. It was tasty even though it was pretty greasy . They sometimes get a line out the door so you can expect a wait.I would go here again .
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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This place was horrible!!!

Wait was too long. Staff seemed indifferent. Seafood was overcooked, chewy and dry. Extremely overpriced. Atmospere is cluttered and loud. The clam chowder that some rave about tasted bland. You would do...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2005
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Incredible

I went with friends this weekend to Spondivits. It was ablsolutely the best seafood I've had in Atlanta. The atmosphere is very laid back and you feel like you are on the beach. I had a Lobster Bucket and it's...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2005
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AWESOME SEAFOOD

Recommended by the WELLESLEY INNS clerk, we visited SPONDIVITS on a Thurseday evening. It was jam packed. After a 30 minute wait, we had a table. The seafood is absolutely outstanding. Customer service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2004
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A Waste of Our Money

My mother and I decided to try Spondivits in hope of a good lunch, but were immensely disappointed. After we were seated, it took fiveteen minutes for the waitress to take our order. I ordered wings with...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2004
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very bad service

i'm with a large corporation,in atlanta training. visited spondivits , received poorest service ever. very rude waitress .requested separate bills to expense, waitress and hostess said "we don't do that...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2003
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I don't undertstand the hype.

My boyfriend and I went to Spondivits by the airport on the 12th. We ordered, ate, and decided to get a to go box for our leftover food. The waitress came to our table, and reached for or plates,we asked her...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2003
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THE PITTSBURGH GIRLS

WE GO TO THE SPONDIVITS ON VIRGINIA AVE ON THE 14TH OF EVERY MONTH..WE FLY TO THE ATL JUST TO SEE (JAY, ADAM, CHIP, AND MIKE)AT SPONDIVITS...MY FRIEND AND I THINK THAT WE WILL NEVER FIND MORE COURTEOUS PEOPLE...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2003
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Yummy fun!

Love this place! Great shrimp and crayfish...get um steamed! The casual atmpshere certainly adds to the fun. Almost like being at the beach, good seafood, laid back environment. Worth the time to check this on...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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Ch

Thought we were in for a real treat after having the Chowder, which was delicious. Main courses were not good at all. I had surf and turf, which was OK at best. The other main course was a bucket of lobster...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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Holy Maceral! Its the Clam Chowder!

Its absolutly astonishing! You can't find better chowder anywhere . . . including in New England! I don't know Chef Glenn does it and don't much care. Just . . .BRING IT ON BABY! King Neptune dosen't eat this...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2002
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The Coast Is Here

Spondivits has become a must-stop for me on the way home from Hartsfield International. The food's so good, it almost makes me wish I lived on the Southside. There's nothing too fancy here, just basic seafood...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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AOL CityGuide

great food, too small and crowded but worth the wait!!
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10Best

loud, lively, and rustic, this casual eatery near the airport has nurtured quite a loyal following with its fun ambience and simple, fantastic seafood. tuck into fresh clams or oysters to start (you can be a...
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AOL CityGuide

crabbing it up near the airport...
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Wcities

for local tradition, few places in atlanta can hold a candle to spondivits. while the food is great, it's the party atmosphere and smiling faces that have set the place apart for the past 20 years. among its...
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