Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House is a popular Atlanta neighborhood restaurant and pub known for its casual, friendly atmosphere and specializing in seafood. It has established itself as a local favorite with two locations, the original in Grant Park and a newer one on Cheshire Bridge Road.
Uniqueness and History
What makes Six Feet Under truly unique, particularly its original Grant Park location, is its distinctive proximity and rooftop view of the historic Oakland Cemetery. This quirky, slightly macabre, yet beloved feature offers a breathtaking and unusual backdrop for dining, especially from the popular rooftop patio.
- History: The original location of Six Feet Under opened in Grant Park near Oakland Cemetery in the early 2000s. A second location on 11th Street (West Midtown) opened around 2007. The West Midtown location recently relocated from 11th Street to Cheshire Bridge Road, opening in the former Roxx Tavern space in early 2024. The Westside location was also known for its beautiful skyline views from its rooftop and was previously recognized by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of the “Top 30 American Outdoor Bars.” The restaurant is co-owned by Tad and Nancy Mitchell.
Highlight Menu Items
The menu is an eclectic mix of seafood, Southern-style specialties, and pub favorites. Seafood, particularly fried options and steamed shellfish, is a focus.
- Steamed Shellfish: The Six Feet Under Steamer is a notable item, featuring snow crab legs, shrimp, oysters, mussels, cherrystone clams, sausage, corn on the cob, new potatoes, and jalapeño hush puppies, serving two to four people. Other steamed options include Snow Crab Legs and Peel N’ Eat Shrimp.
- Appetizers/Starters: Famous for their unique “toes,” such as Spicy Rat Toes (baked jalapeños stuffed with shrimp & wrapped with bacon) and Sweet Mouse Toes (baked sweet peppers stuffed with shrimp and wrapped with bacon). Fried Green Tomatoes, Oysters Rockefeller, and Fried Calamari are also popular.
- Platters & Sandwiches: You’ll find classics like Fried Catfish Platters, Shrimp Po Boys, and a variety of tacos including Blackened Shrimp Tacos and Fried Chicken Tacos.
- Burgers & Other Dishes: The menu also features robust options like burgers and salads.
Customer Feedback
Customer feedback generally praises the great food, excellent service, and the vibrant/lively atmosphere. The rooftop patio views at both locations are consistently highlighted as a major draw. Dishes like the steamed scallops, calamari, fried seafood baskets (catfish, shrimp), and the consistent quality of the food receive positive mentions. The place is often described as a “seafood haven” and a “must-visit.”
Significant Events
While the restaurant is a fixture in local dining and has hosted many daily gatherings, major significant events in its history include:
- The opening of the second location (West Midtown) around 2007, which cemented its presence beyond the Grant Park neighborhood.
- The relocation of the Westside location from 11th Street to Cheshire Bridge Road in early 2024, representing a major change in its footprint and continuing its legacy in a new part of town.
- The original Westside location was once named among Travel + Leisure magazine’s Top 30 American Outdoor Bars, a notable recognition.
- The former Westside location also had an emphasis on sustainability, being the first restaurant in Atlanta to use wind energy via a wind turbine to reduce its carbon footprint.
Location and Contact Information
Six Feet Under has two locations in Atlanta.
Grant Park (Original Location)
- Address: 437 Memorial Drive SE, Suite #1A, Atlanta, GA 30312
- Phone: (404) 523-6664
Cheshire Bridge Road (New Location)
- Address: 1824 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 (Confirmed via menu and recent articles, though a separate phone number isn’t widely listed, general contact is often through the website.)
Online Presence
- Website: https://www.sixfeetunder.net/
- Reservations Note: They generally do not accept reservations; seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. They do provide an email contact for parties larger than 15.
- Social Media: Links to social media are not explicitly provided in the search snippets, but they are typically linked on the website. A search for “Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House” on platforms like Facebook and Instagram should lead to their official pages
