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    Back River Brewery

    4.7 (89 reviews)
    ModerateBeer Bar, Brewpubs, Salad
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Necol R.

    Had heard great things so decided to give it a try. The beers were adequate but nothing show stopping. We had the Bongwater IPA and the Hopping Fruits sour. You could tell what each was supposed to be but it was very much an IPA flavored IPA and a sour flavored sour even though it advertised more flavor. We ordered the sliders and chicken wrap and the food was good but felt it was a little expensive on the food side for what you get. It cost us $70 for two beers and two sandwiches so it was not what we expected to spend at that kind of venue.

    Pulled Pork & cheese quesadillas
    Tyler M.

    Always a great meal at Back River Brewery... Great smoked meats and chicken Not to mention fantastic brewed beer too! We try something new every time & great views watching the container ships coming around the island to the Savannah River

    Thai chicken naan with cucumber relish.
    Marlan H.

    Hidden gem on the main beach drag! The food was great, the beers incredible and the service was amazing. It's a cozy and intimate atmosphere with a handful of tables around the bar the frames the window looking out towards the Atlantic. It has great beer. Seriously, they've surpassed most all of the other Savannah breweries in my opinion and I go there usually twice a year to visit family. Highly recommend this place, you will enjoy it!

    Rum drink
    Jessica S.

    I went here with my brother for a late lunch. It was a little confusing getting to the brewery being that when you enter the building, there's another restaurant on the first floor and to get to the brewery you have to go up the stairs. When entering the brewery, you could definitely tell that it's a dive bar, which is neither here nor there. We were greeted promptly and the bartender/waitress was very attentive and checked on us quite a bit. My brother got beer and I got the rum punch to drink and we split an order of the brisket quesadillas. My drink was pretty strong and good. I don't know if I exactly like the Boba tea bubbles on my drink, but it definitely made for an interesting presentation. The brisket quesadillas were really good they were flavorful and a little spicy which I enjoyed. Overall, I liked the food and my drink, and the service was good.

    grilled cheese and soup
    Steve P.

    We stopped in here for some food and so I could try the beer. They did have lemonade for the kids, and not surprisingly for the area, there were several families there on the Wednesday night we ate there. My kids are pretzel bites, which they were happy with. My wife had the veggie quesadilla and I had the grilled cheese and tomato bisque soup. I was impressed with the quality of the food here. It seemed like a very small business (one guy serving beer and one guy making all of the food) and it's location was deceiving in terms of the food quality one might expect. They are very lucky to have this chef. I did try two of the beers and both were pretty good. I would say if you want to try some craft beer on Tybee Island, this is your place. Literally, the only brewery there, which is surprising. But it's a good option. Regarding the food, I wouldn't go there if I was looking for a nice sit down restaurant to eat. But if you happen to be looking for craft beer they also have good food!

    Food menu
    Coco M.

    Best view at the entrance to Tybee! Good tunes and good beer. Go up the stairs and order the beer cheese pretzel first. You NEED to try the Coconut Cannonball, it's like dessert in a beer tap. I could smell the smoker cooking food on the menu so we came back the next day when we were hungry. You will not regret it. They even have USB charger at the bar tables and an outdoor area.

    Stickers
    Jason K.

    My wife and I were in Savannah for a long weekend vacation and took a shuttle out to the beach town of Tybee Island. We found that there was one brewery on the island, so I had to try it. It is upstairs over a Mexican restaurant and some locals were smoking on the outside railing. We entered and there are about 8 beers on tap. I ordered a fruity wheat to start, that was really good and an IPA after that. The lady manning the bar was super nice and I bought a couple of stickers to add to my collection. We hung around for about 20 minutes and enjoyed my beer. Cool little place to have a couple of beers on a warm day. They have food as well, but we did not order any. Tybee is a fun little beach town that remined me a little bit of Key West.

    Nick B.

    Small Town Get Down has a great balance of hops & smooth apricot flavor... went down nicely Brightside Black Lager... a fantastic rendition of a Guinness Overall, super impressed with the quality of beer in this small outfit. Server was helpful & a ton of good vibes at this spot. Add to your list if on the js

    Black Lager
    Diane R.

    Great food and beer. Friendly service...good atmosphere....my only complaint is it was difficult to eat my meal with plastic knife and fork...

    Caprese Salad
    Kaitlynn J.

    Stopped in on the way to the tree lighting & we're so glad we did! Server was awesome to talk to. Food was amazing & beer was great! Small brewery with live music on Fridays & Saturdays & trivia on Tuesdays. Will absolutely be back.

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    11 months ago

    Fabulous food (extra peanut sauce!) and friendly efficient service. Dive bar with wonderful food and beer.

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    1 year ago

    We absolutely loved everything we ate. It's not bar food, the chef is a genius and we enjoyed this as a favorite place on Tybee.

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    1 year ago

    Amazing staff & good vibes! The heart of the island with great beer & live music often.

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    1 year ago

    The food is amazing and loved the service as well. The chef is top notch. This place is a hidden gem.

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    1 year ago

    Great food, atmosphere, awesome staff! Brews and cocktails are delicious too! Unique menu, which we all loved

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    2 years ago

    Great service and food. We had the smoked turkey Sandwich and it was terrific. We also had the grilled chicken salad and it was also great.

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    3 years ago

    Great place this was! Customer service top notch! Food absolutely yummy. Beer delightful. Go back I will!!

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    3 years ago

    Great atmosphere, great service and fantastic beer! We tried several of their beers, and none of them disappointed! We will be back!

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    2 years ago

    Craft beer was great. There on a Sunday and did t really seem to be much of a restaurant, more of a bar. Oceanview is stretch

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    2 years ago

    Great food, drinks, and service! Bartenders are fun, food you wouldn't expect at a bar. Cinnamon roll to die for!

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    4 years ago

    Loved the amber ale! Fun atmosphere and great bartenders. Indoor and outdoor seating.

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    Farace's Finest - Meat lover detail

    Farace's Finest

    4.7(36 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Pretty delicious pizza!…read more While visiting Tybee, my family and I didn't feel like waiting 45min+ for a table at other restaurants and ran right into Farace's. At first I thought grabbing pizza was lame, lol. (I don't know why because I love pizza, but I think I was craving seafood.) But I'm so glad that we ventured over to Farace's Finest. Although it's a small building, the pizza fairies were buzzing about and making magic in there! There are a number of tables and bar-like seating available, along with a stage for the live performers to croon pizza-lovers and guests alike. They even had a cornhole area for guests to play at while visiting. Definitely a cool vacay vibe. When we visited there were a number of guests already sitting and enjoy the live guitarist and standing in line to order at the window. My partner and I opted for the margarita pizza, a margarita and cider. I don't remember the total but it wasn't crazy, although it definitely wasn't chain pizza pricing. (But this wasn't chain pizza at all so it was totally worth it.) I almost opted for the atomic lemonade but after hearing that the fruit had been soaked in vodka first, college flashbacks urged me towards the margarita instead. And even the margarita was deliciously strong! About 30 minutes later our pager went off and our fresh pizza was ready. The first glance and whiff of the pizza proved that those 30 minutes were well-spent. That bad boy was as delicious as it was beautiful! The crust was so crunchy and thin, the toppings were so flavorful, it was just an incredibly delicious pizza. A must try!

    Great thin crust pizza. Fresh toppings and fast friendly service…read more Was a bit light on sauce. I never order extra sauce, but I will next time I order from them.

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    The Deck - Does a beach dining view get any better than this ?

    The Deck

    4.1(801 reviews)
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    Free parking
    Wheelchair accessible

    With a true oceanfront location, you cannot beat the view or the vibe. Indoor & outdoor dining…read moreavailable. Indoor & outdoor bar. Outdoor bar featured live music, which if you were dining on outside deck, you could also enjoy. We have been to Tybee many times, and I have to say..this is one of the best atmosphere's and quality meals we have ever had. Not your typical beach restaurant. Better! Absolutely adding to our rotation for future visits! PS they don't take reservations. Large place, you won't wait too long and it's worth it. We had our fill of outside time, so opted for indoors (same amazing oceanview & AC!) Had a great table by the window, could see the ocean. Our server Jenna H. was witty, attentive and had excellent menu recommendations. They were out of wings, and she suggested chicken tenders that she would have them baste in the wing sauce. Creative solution! The chip trio app is great with salsa, queso & guacamole. We enjoyed very much Asked about the fish & chips, and she said it was one of the most popular menu items because it was excellent. She was right! Our drinks were always full. 4 people in our party, had alot of different dinner options and shared. We loved them all. Fried Seafood platter generous portion, wedge salad, poke bowl, and the chicken tenders. Everyone was pleased with selections Save room for dessert. Outstanding. The caramel corn & pretzel cheesecake was unique & so tasty with the sweet & salty combo. Chocolate lava cake was delicious also. Loved it here.

    Ordered takeout for my friends and I and the food was great! When we went to pick it up, the staff…read morewere super friendly (especially the bartender) and helpful with recommendations for other spots to visit on our trip. We didn't stay and eat in restaurant, but it wasn't too loud or cramped when we picked it up. The server over the phone misheard me a lot and got a few things wrong with our order, but they were very small and not super consequential. The shrimp was yummy but I wish the seasoning hadn't all been on the outside of the shell. But everything was well made and we ate it up so quickly!

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