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    Alligator Soul

    4.3 (1.4k reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Redfish special
    Julie M.

    This restaurant is dim, moody and very sultry. The brick walls in a basement setting reminds me of some 1940's film noir scene. Service was attentive but not obnoxiously so. Started off with the Smoked Bone Marrow (Pecan Smoked Bone Marrow, Mushroom Medley with Chardonnay Mustard, House Grilled Bread, Baby Greens). This was probably #3 of the dishes I tasted that night. The marrow was a little skimpy and was not buttery like I have had it in the past. Still good though. My entree was a Redfish special. The fish was incredible, flaky, perfectly seasoned and just overall fantastic. I also had a few bites of the Wild boar mac and cheese, and that was probably my favorite item. Cheesy, gooey and with just the right amount of meat mixed in. I would order this for myself next time it was that great. Overall, an amazing place, I definitely recommend coming here!

    Alligator Mac and cheese
    Suzanne M.

    What a class act all the way around. The service, vibe, offerings exceeded our expectations. Our server was top notch. How did she remember all those ingredients??!! We tried the alligator mac and cheese. It was rich and heavy with tender chunks of alligator. A couple of folks in our group had the fresh catch. I had the fall off the bone short rib and my husband had the deviled crab. All were wonderful. We were celebrating a birthday and 2 wedding anniversaries. We were greeted with celebratory cards and pralines to take. Wonderful personalized touches. Things that stay with you and remember.

    Alligator Fritter
    Karis L.

    Food quantity: 9/10 Food quality: 9/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 9/10 Overall rating: 9.5/10 Very pleasant southern fine dining experience, would highly recommend!

    Candied alligator bites
    Yixin L.

    Very interesting menu for an experience but also very expensive. You have to go down a flight of stairs to reach the restaurant. The inside was dimly lit with some jazz music playing overhead. I was seated at the bar because I didn't have a reservation. They offer complementary bread and butter which tasted amazing. The bread was warm and soft on the inside. The crispy outside was lined with a spicy Hillsborough seasoning. The butter was also seasoned with herbs that paired perfectly with the bread. The game of the day was elk and fish of the day was mahi. I chose the wild boar volcano shank as I was informed it would be a larger portion size than the elk. I also ordered a cup of the Brunswick Gumbo and the candied alligator. The alligator tasted good at first, but after a while it gave the mouth a rubbery feeling. The Brunswick gumbo tasted better as it had more flavor than the shrimp and grits. The bartender also served as a waiter and answered any questions you had on the menu. He also started off asking if I had any allergies they should be aware of. I arrived around 5pm at opening but waited until 6:45pm to receive my entree since they prioritized a larger group of people.

    Menu
    Kika G.

    Great little hidden gem. It's on the bottom floor of a building. You can take the stairs or the elevator. When you get to the lobby of the restaurant, it had alligator heads of various sizes as a decor. The menu is for the adventurous eater. The server knew the dishes very well and described them accordingly. Presentation was perfect for each dish, It was adorable that the had a children's menu for the little one to c Great little hidden gem. It's on the bottom floor of a building. You can take the stairs or the elevator. When you get to the lobby of the restaurant, it had alligator heads of various sizes as a decor. The menu is for the adventurous eater. The server knew the dishes very well and described them accordingly. Presentation was perfect for each dish, It was adorable that the had a children's menu for the little one to color on,

    Wild Boar Volcano Shank
    David K.

    Not cheap but no regrets; it was pretty amazing. Reservation secured I made my way down the stairs into the subterranean space - stone walls and floors, dimly lit with chandeliers and table lamps, classic vocal jazz playing barely audibly - and after a short wait was brought to my seat at the bar. Customers to my left and right were engaged in their own conversations so aside from replying to a couple of quick questions about what was on my plate and theirs I was left to my own thoughts. I enjoyed watching the two bartenders making beautiful, complicated drinks. Bethany, who was also my waitress, was in training and getting lots of coaching from the head bartender. These drinks require finesse and making them correctly takes time to master. I started with a Cherry Smoked Pig, made from Hogsworth Bourbon, Armagnac, Luxardo, sweet vermouth, El Guapo bitters, aged vanilla bitters, smoked cherry. An escalated Manhattan, basically. The bitters really made this drink special, one of bitters (the vanilla) actually aged in a miniature wood barrel behind the bar. The complimentary table bread, made in house daily and described as focaccia, was unusual but interesting: white, very soft, and brushed with agave and sea salt. It came with a compound butter that looked interesting, but I didn't try it. The bread worked well for getting the last of the goodness from my very small appetizer "Oysters A La Soul": roasted, topped with crawfish, bacon, breadcrumbs, side of Creole Bell habanero sauce. So good. The sauce was interesting: tangy and sweet and not as hot as I expected from the name. Only three oysters. I should have got the larger size with six but the price stopped me. And also the fact that I knew my chosen entree was one of the larger-size portions on their menu. This was the "Wild Boar Volcano Shank": Confit Fort Worth (not sure what that is and Google was no help), Texas wild boar, maque choux, crispy sweet plantains, rum lime foster sauce. A meat lover's dish to be sure: three large pieces, on the bone for easy handling (and I wasn't shy about using my hands on occasion when the knife and fork wasn't the right tool), tender, and smoky and sweet from the glaze. The plantains really were simultaneously soft and crispy. And the maque choux was so well crafted that they almost made me reconsider my dislike of okra - but not quite. How is "wild boar" different from pork? From the research I did later, it's complicated. Truly wild-caught game isn't really a thing in the USA; it's actually illegal to serve in restaurants. But what they do in Texas may come close; huge private ranches - one is 800,000 acres - where the boar roam free and are caught by skilled hunters. At least according to one article that I read. Does it make a difference? As for the taste, I can't say, but it if truly is free-range then I approve for the animals' sake. For the vegetarians there's the "Vegetarian Specialty", described as "Chef will prepare a unique and delicious entree with today's fresh ingredients. Ask your server what Chef has prepared tonight." No doubt it's delicious, but I think if you're a vegetarian you've come to the wrong place! My second drink was a Barrel-Aged Sazerac: Castel & Key Restoration rye, absinthe rinse, Bitter Truth lemon bitters, Peychaud's bitters, Bitter Truth apricot liqueur. Best Sazerac ever, if not exactly traditional. These cocktails were strong so a third was out of the question. All the specialties sounded amazing. Wish I could have tried them all. Alligator Soul is one of those "foodie" places. Overheard conversations seemed more about the food than their personal lives. One group was discussing the merits of various Campari analogs for several minutes. Three other solo diners at the bar, all well dressed men with beards, spent several minutes examining the menus and asking many questions but otherwise kept to themselves. I finished with Banana Cheesecake Parfait: Brûléed banana, banana compote, banana pudding, rum caramel, Chantilly whipped cream cheese, crushed candied pecans, Nilla Wafer crumble, whipped cream, coconut flakes. That's a lot of ingredients! But it made sense as a whole, and because of the careful plating they could be enjoyed separately, so it was like several desserts in one.

    Hunter S.

    For full details, please see my prior review. Had to go back to try the bison Mac n cheese--so savory, gooey, hot, cheesy. It was excellent. Also tried the wild boar volcano shank, which was fall off the bone tender and absolutely delicious. It is gamey, as expected, so be aware before you order this tasty masterpiece. It's not the usual pork chop! Service was again good. Not as amazing as Paige maybe, but was still great. Again, the drinks were superb. I had the charcuterie board again with the rabbit-python sausage and candied alligator. Can't beat this place and there isn't anywhere else in Savannah like it. Come with an empty stomach and a big appetite. I might go a third time before I leave the city. And make sure you have a reservation!

    Crispy Alligator
    Olivia S.

    Alligator Soul is recommended on a lot of lists for fancy dinners in Savannah. They're located in the lower level of the building, so it's kind of a speakeasy vibe as you proceed down the stairs into the dark restaurant. You definitely need a reservation! Alligator Soul is very wild game focused. There are vegetarian options, but most options are meat heavy. And everything is quite expensive, so prepare yourself. I tried the crispy alligator (it was my first time tasting alligator), and it tasted like chicken but with a chewy texture. The buttermilk ranch was really tasty, but I'm not sure the alligator was worth the expense. The scallops special was pretty solid. The wild game macaroni and cheese was the star of the meal! It was topped with bison on the night that I visited. The portion was small but delicious! The Negroni was maybe the best Negroni I've ever had! The complimentary bread was also delicious! Overall, the meal was good but definitely very expensive.

    Charcuterie platter with rabbit and python sausage, candied alligator, and a laguiole knife (automatic love)
    Mollie C.

    We are so happy that we found this restaurant. It was very hard to sift through reviews of so many tourist trap restaurants that people describe as "great" or "the best" when in fact it ends up being mediocre. Every time we travel to Savannah and try a new place, we are generally disappointed. Not here! We will come here every single time we're in town. First of all, the people are service industry oriented - very nice and welcoming. Not pretentious. Not snobby. We called at 9 pm for a reservation the night of our son's SCAD graduation when our resos at another place fell through and we were left scrambling for a special occasion place. I feel terrible asking a kitchen for a last-minute spot. They didn't bat an eye and graciously welcomed us and didn't act like we had burdened them coming in so close to closing time. More importantly, Paige was the best server we have ever had. Nice, but not in a fake way, she explained the menu as a chef would. She was familiar with all the details and had clearly tasted all the items and knew how everything was prepared and what components went into each dish. When our food runner accidentally gave us the wrong charcuterie plate that had tree nuts (husband is allergic and we had left EpiPen at home!), she spotted it from afar and swooped in to grab the platter and bring us the right one. We have never had a server spot that before and rectify the issue before we had a chance to say anything. She also walked us through each cheese and protein on the charcuterie board. Seems obvious but we recently went to a Michelin starred resto and they served us a platter and didn't name one single cheese. The food was the best food we've had in months. Rabbit and python sausage was a highlight of our trip. We will be back and we will be asking to sit in Paige's section.

    Wild game Mac and cheese
    Kim S.

    We celebrated our engagement with a dinner here, and it was an absolute 10/10 experience! Our server was attentive, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable, making the evening even more special by congratulating us and leaving a heartfelt note that added such a personal touch. The restaurant's intimate, quiet ambiance created the perfect vibe for the occasion. We kicked off with drinks. I had the Alligator Foal mocktail, which was hands-down the best mocktail I've ever tasted. My fiancé opted for the Velvet Nectar, which was great too. The meal began with a little stuffed pepper to cleanse our palate, bursting with flavor (I wish I wrote down what it was!). Then came warm, soft bread paired with a phenomenal garlic herb butter which was perfection in every bite. For appetizers, we chose the crispy alligator, which was perfectly cooked/seasoned, and served with a delicious buttermilk ranch. Our main courses were the deviled crab, a local day boat black fish from the South Carolina coast, and a side of wild game mac and cheese. Every dish was flawlessly seasoned, packed with flavor, and cooked to perfection. This was, without a doubt, the ideal spot for our special occasion. We couldn't be happier with our experience and highly recommend it!

    Beignets with ice cream
    Lisa C.

    Ambience, service and food were exceptional! Had the red fish special which was amazing. One person in my party had the shrimp and grits which she said was delicious except she wishes the tails were taken off. You can't go wrong at Alligator Soul.

    Deviled crab entree $58
    M H.

    Let me start by saying I'm a northerner, not versed in the palate of southern cuisine. I'm from Chicago so am accustomed to both high end and ethically diverse restaurants, so not inexperienced with the qualities of a good meal. On our vacation to Savannah, I chose a highly rated restaurant, hoping to expand my palate to embrace the local cuisine. I found the food overpriced, and glommy. Our waiter did not acknowledge that I had two bite of my entree.

    Wild Game Specialty
    Jennifer T.

    This was my birthday dinner. Very classy and clean inside. The service was amazing. Our server was very sweet and informative. Made my birthday feel special. The food was just as delicious. The meat was fall off the bone tender.

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