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    Broken Keel

    3.8 (188 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    BROKEN KEEL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Grouper Sandwich, Firecracker Shrimp, House salad

    Great experience! Service did take a little while but the live music helped the time pass. When food arrived it was amazing. I think the grouper could have had a bit more flavor (the provided sauce helped compensate for this), but otherwise there is not much to complain about. The other food items were amazing and our plates were licked clean.

    Blackened Grouper sandwich
    Beth C.

    We thoroughly enjoyed the delicious and decadent Surf and Turf burger. It was topped with a beautiful seafood blend of unctuousness that complimented the beef patty. We ordered it medium rare and it was a bit over but was still juicy. We also had the Grouper sandwich prepared blackened. The sandwich was also very good and the fish was cooked to perfection but it needed more seasoning--we added a kick of hot sauce to spice it up a bit. We sat outdoors to enjoy the beautiful view and it was also heated and dog friendly. Service was friendly and attentive.

    Colin S.

    Five Stars -- Three Thumbs Up! We spontaneously walked into Broken Keel on New Year's Eve, and honestly, it turned into one of the best restaurant experiences we've ever had. From the moment we walked in, we were seated in rockstar seating right next to the band, which instantly set the tone for an unforgettable night. The live music, the energy, the crowd -- everything was absolutely spot on. Our server Xannah was nothing short of AMAZING. Truly some of the best service we've ever received anywhere. She took care of us all night long, never missed a beat, and treated us like family. Friendly, attentive, fun, and genuinely awesome -- she made the entire experience next-level. The food was great, the atmosphere was electric, and the people were fantastic. We stayed all the way until midnight, ringing in the New Year and watching the fireworks -- it couldn't have been more perfect. If you're anywhere near Savannah, do not miss Broken Keel. Highly recommend -- 5 stars, 3 thumbs up, and we'll absolutely be back!

    Side salad (forgot the pic of my cheeseburger!)
    Amanda B.

    Ate here several times while staying upstairs, and each time we tried something different and really enjoyed everything. My husband really liked the oatmeal for breakfast, as it featured fresh fruit. We both loved the cheeseburgers --cooked to perfection and juicy. Staff were very friendly and very nice; great view of the river if you eat outside. We'd definitely go back!

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    A decent cocktail stop with patio seats overlooking the river. We heard the music and went upstairs. Service was a bit awkward as we weren't sure who to flag down for an order as any servers seemed like they were avoiding us instead of finding us a seat and menu etc. We got it worked out. Drinks were satisfying. CritDicks

    Craig L.

    First time in Savannah. Staying at River Street Inn. This seafood place is located in the hotel. It definitely achieves the nautical theme with ease. Very pleasant if not a little noisy for my taste. Extremely large portions. The bisque was excellent. Service was decent.

    Garden Omelet
    Lauren S.

    Came for breakfast and thought everything was just mediocre. The omelette also had a ton of oil -- which wasn't ideal given I ordered it to be on the healthier side. I'd also stay away from the coffee which tasted just like grounds and water had been sitting in a pot for a few days. The food also takes a long time to come out so be prepared to wait a bit. The positive was our server was very nice.

    Frozen strawberry drink and almost ready martini (lol)
    Mary e.

    Monday night on river street in historic district Savannah. This great bar is on the Second floor patio overlooking the river. The martini was ginormous and I could only handle one but it was super good. The strawberry frozen margarita was very tasty. Raw oysters were good but tiny, but the Firecracker Shrimp made the night. It was sooo good, you have to try it!! And the servers were so sweet. They were so nice to allow us to bring Lexi along and even brought her water. Really, Savannah is such a dog friendly place, it makes my heart happy. I highly recommend a visit here.

    Chris was great sever ! We were on a food tour he was excellent!! Recommend get keep the shaker

    Surf-'N'-Turf Burger
    Kelly W.

    We had an ok experience at Broken Keel. It started out good and then somehow our order got lost in the kitchen or it was never entered into the system. Our server let us know and we were playing a game so we didn't really notice how long it was taking for our food to come out. Once he told us it still took almost another 30 minutes. During our visit it rained multiple times and the weather started to cool off. We asked for the heaters (above our heads) to be turned on and the manager offered to turn them on and bring us blankets. We waited and waited and had to ask again for this to actually happen. We also asked for something to munch on since our food was taking so long. They brought chips and salsa which was great but in our opinion that should have come as soon as they realized our order was lost. Once our food arrived we enjoyed it but we were so ready to leave and our stay just kept getting drawn out. We had to track down our server to get our check and we got 10% off our bill. We felt like that was pretty measly considering what happened. We ended up being at the restaurant for almost three hours. The atmosphere is great and the food was good but unfortunately our experience wasn't the best. We'll probably skip it next time we're in town.

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    Anna recommended the shrimp and grits and it was delicious. We will definitely come back to Broken Keel next time we are in Savannah.

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    Burger was the best I've ever eaten it was seasoned perfectly cooked perfectly and fries where the best!

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    Best place to go! Ask for Earnest! Genuine and personable ! Definitely recommend the crab cakes and quinoa salad ! Will return !

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    Jacob makes the best margarita in Savannah. It was awesome. Thanks! Happy New Year.

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    Cannas did a great job she's a true joy and had great recommendations!!!! She has a great personality and a joy to be around!

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    Salty ! oyster good view good. other wise food is salty gumbo is disgusting , pretzel not good. Will not be back.

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    Great food. Great Service.We had the bourbon salmon and fish and chips.both were cooked well with great flavor!!

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    Xannah was amazing! - I will come back here every time just because of her!!! I can't wait to come back - try the crab pretzel!!!

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    We had an amazing New Year's Eve dinner. Our server Kimber was friendly and welcoming. Cozy setting, great food, and drinks.

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    Thank you for ringing in the new year with us. Have a great 2025!

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    Excellent food great view and great live music for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Will was an excellent bartender!

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    Wonderful menu, atmosphere and friendly staff! Pricing was in line with the area and the drinks were just right.

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