This place is SOLID. We came here on one of our last days on our Savannah vacation so we were sad. Planters Tavern made us a little bit more happy. Breakfast brunch was fantastic and the drink menu even better. I loved the crafted cocktails and made the day start off to a bourbony happy start. Food was great, traditional southern with a modern flair. Really fun place with interesting architecture and vibe. read more

Sometimes when going to a new city I think to myself is yelp reliable in this city?!?! After eating at Planters Tavern this is the exact question I asked myself and the answer was a resounding MAYBE NOT. With plenty of 4 and 5 star reviews, with one yelp review stating, "this was the best meal they had ever had," I'd like to say that my expectations were higher than they should have been. The food however was disappointment colored and peppered with sadness colored with expensive dollar signs equals no bueno. My feelings had more flavor than the food, and I honestly hate wasting food (Asian in me) but struggled to put this down. **Fried Green Tomatoes**- 4/5 **Sauteed Shrimp with Country Ham Gravy and Cheddar Grits Cake**- 3/5 **Pineapple Fried Grouper**- 1/5 **Pork Tenderloin, Sweet Potatoes and Collard Greens**- 2/5 I think what really shook me was the pineapple fried grouper, a sweet sauce that was an odd pairing for the underseasoned grouper. This sadly was not my cup of tea, but the fact that this was listed on my ghost tour was what made it cool. This place used to be the old slave quarters for the owner or something thereabouts (slavery not cool). The ambiance here, has this spooky Salem feel, completely lit by candles, dark and stormy. This is the coolest aspect of Planters Tavern, that you may stumble upon a ghost, and not the CASPER KIND, or so the legend would have it. Cheers to more food ventures that don't include Planters. Perhaps you could get sloshed here instead if you're a colonial history buff! read more

We came here on a suggestion from a friend, and we were not disappointed. Our server Chris was exceptional, knowledgeable, professional, and personable. All the food we had was the best food so far in Savannah, all we have been around for more than a month. The ambiance is as warm as the service. read more

We've been coming to Planter's Tavern (the restaurant/bar below) every year for 21 years. Lined up at ten minutes before opening to be told only bar seating was available because the upstairs were using the downstairs because of a private event. Never had that happen before, but okay. We were told a 90-minute wait. They would contact us and we would have ten minutes to get there. They called us at6:04. I called back at 6:07 with no answer. We arrived at 6:08 and were told our table was given away. Step it up Pink House - even Little Duck Diner has a better seating system. You've lost faithful long time customers and gave us a new view of your business, which isn't good. read more

This is the bar in the basement of the Olde Pink House. What a wonderful experience (although the history of it being former slaves quarters is sobering). We only had cocktails but enjoyed them tremendously and the environment of this great tavern. read more

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Having dined in the main restaurant when we visited a few years ago (where we dropped a big chunk of change for excellent service and meal), we decided to just have a drink and late night meal when we arrived after a long drive from South Florida in the tavern everyone raves about. Beautiful atmosphere and ambiance, but - the bar staff was pretty awful. Aloof, never made eye contact, didn't check back with us for drink refills or to see how or if we were enjoying our meal. It's funny how it can be the best food in the world, but bad service can ruin the whole experience. The she crab soup was excellent, the Caesar salad unspectacular. My husband said his pork sliders were okay. Oddly enough, the seating hostess WAS amazing, and checked on us a couple of times. But, not enough incentive to return. Oh well! read more

We love this place. They have wonderful music. The service is very good. Sid is a very knowledgeable waitress. Chris was amazing at providing excellent customer service and making sure we were taken care of while we were here. The food was so delicious. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. They brought out appetizers that were stunning- the shrimp and grits and sushi. Every drink we have here is amazing, but we love the jalapeño margarita. This is definitely a must do if you come to Savannah! read more

This is my fourth time at the Planters Tavern. Although it has gotten much more popular, which means longer waits, it's still a great experience. On a scale of 1-10, the food is a 7 and the service is good, not exceptional. However, you will not find a more authentic, super cool ambiance anywhere in Savannah. With the underground location and candlelight, it's as if you are stepping back to the days of pirates (BTW... this place is MUCH better than the Pirates House). If you want to ensure you get in when they open at 5pm, be sure to line up before 4:30. read more

My boyfriend and I went here at a local's recommendation on a Wednesday night around 7 PM. It's located below the Olde Pink House, so we walked down the exterior basement steps and entered into a dimly lit intimate space. We were pleasantly surprised by the ambiance. It was crowded so we had about a 45 minute wait to be seated, but we enjoyed the atmosphere and had drinks by the bar. I had a "pink lady", which is a sweet vodka cocktail garnished with fruit and my boyfriend opted for a miller lite. The hostess checked in with us often and updated us about the time as we waited. When our table was ready we had the pork sliders to start. It came with two sliders, which were delicious and had us wanting more. Bread was complimentary and came with two pieces of corn bread and two biscuits. For entrees, I had the pan seared salmon. It came with horseradish mashed potatoes, which I thought may be too strong, but was were nicely balanced with the cucumber dill salad and the creme fraiche. My boyfriend had the pecan crushed chicken which he enjoyed. In the middle of the meal, a pianist began to play and added to the evening. Also the waitress and manager were both attentive and chit-chatted with us. We both left stuffed and glad we checked this place out! read more

What a cool place. It probably is my favorite spot in town. If only for drinks or for dinner. It's always a good time. The food is amazing. Table reservations are possible! Even if there's a 45 minute wait it mostly doesn't take that long. Great wine selection. read more

Incredible service and ambiance. Probably one of the best places I've been to both in atmosphere and food. Again, service was above and beyond impeccable. Many thanks to Chris for his attention to every detail. Highly recommend this one of a kind landmark!! read more

It's rare for me to leave a review, but I absolutely had to here. Picked a spot at the bar, and from the time I sat down until the time I left, I encountered not only some of the best food I've had in recent memory, but by far the best service. Between his advice on food and drinks, attentiveness, and general disposition, Richard (behind the bar) was as good as it gets. As for the food, I went with the scallops appetizer (great), and the crab stuffed grouper. The grouper was an audible based on his recommendation, and it did not disappoint. I can also speak to another customer around me being blown away by the fried pork chop. Long story short, this is one of the few places that not only lived up to the hype, but it surpassed it read more

Dinner at a bar that looks straight outta a Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean... and just as dark too. Outstanding filet; kind martinis. Fun guy on the piano. Two stars, you enquire? I removed one star for each of the roaches that traversed the bar between the register and me. I know that the Old Pink House is, well, old, and we're in it's basement, but still, we got Raid and Terminex available in these more modern times. read more

Take the sign off the door, and you have an awesome speakeasy! This place has an awesome basement speakeasy feel - completely packed on a Friday evening! We sat at bar, the bartenders were great and helpful! They have some unique house cocktails that we thought were really good. The Pink Lady, and the Lemonade were two of our favorites! We had there southern sushi which was SOOOOOOOO Amazingly Good! read more

I sat at the bar with my mom and sister and had the most wonderful time ever. When you first walk in, the ambience is extremely dark and sultry and sort of speakeasy-ish, which was absolutely perfect for a nice night out in town. The piano was a great touch, but above all... the food. Oh my God. Perfect. I heard it was the same food as the Olde Pink House right above the Planters Tavern, so great quality stuff, and yes, it is. I had the fried pork chop with mac and cheese, which was to die for. Great Southern cuisine. Come early though if you want a table, as they don't accept reservations (before 7 PM). Overall, highly recommend. You can't deny how cool it is to be eating in a dark basement below an old house with a piano player crooning away on a nice Southern night. read more

Would you like to eat extraordinary food in a cozy, dimly lit basement? Then this is your spot. If you want a classier atmosphere and dressier patrons, then just stay upstairs in The Olde Pink House Restaurant. But, the food is no better or worse because it's the same menu. It's a tight squeeze downstairs with a limited number of tables and a full-size bar, but we only waited about 30 min for a table. Keep in mind this was a weeknight during the off-season, so I probably would never venture back here without a reservation. After we got our table and ordered drinks, I struggled with my meal selection. Not because the choices were bad or limited, but rather, the opposite; everything looked and sounded so good. I finally decided on a half a dozen half shell oysters for an appetizer and seared scallops and shrimp over fettucini Alfredo for my entree. Oh my, oh my! What a meal! I didn't want it to end, that is, until I heard the seasonal dessert menu. Homemade Ho-Ho cake with a side of cinnamon spice ice cream? Not yes, but hell yes! I'm smiling from ear to ear just thinking about it again. I would be remiss if I failed to mention the excellent service. Not only was our waiter top-notch, friendly, helpful and humorous, but everyone working and serving that night was so happy and polite. I assume it's like this all the time and I'm probably right. Lastly, although the dining area is small, they maximize the space with style, including couch seating near the two burning fireplaces and a piano player in the corner. We probably could have done without her singing, but everything else was so spectacular we didn't really care during such a pleasant and satisfying evening. Bookmark, visit and then visit again. read more

Definitely stop in here for a pre dinner drink. If you can nab the fireplace table you might forgo your reservation upstairs and just eat there. It's honestly my ideal man-cave. Low lighting, dark wood floor to ceiling and exposed brick mixed in here and there. Their wine selction (even by the glass) was top notch and reasonably priced. The cocktail list was good, what you'd expect - French 75s, Aviations, ect. And although no draft beers, they had a pretty nice mix of regional bottled beer. The bartenders were incredidbly friendly and accomodating in offering samples and making sure we got exactly wat we wanted. I'll come back here anytime I'm in Savannah. read more

My partner and I just returned from Planter's Tavern and really loved it! As others have said, they are the Olde Pink House's cellar. We didn't feel that it was too dark (like other reviewers), but rather romantic! We got a table in the back left corner, which was perfect for avoiding the more active bar area. We got a basket of sweet breads while we looked at the menu and decided on four things. 1. Goat cheese artichokes: Great appetizer! Tangy from the goat cheese and decadent from the batter. 2. She Crab Soup: A must! The waitress (who was amazing, by the way) brought me some Sherry and Fresh Cracked pepper. The soup was creamy and had chunks of crab. 3. Salmon with whipped potatoes: Really really solid choice. The portion was perfect and the salmon was cooked to perfection, a little rare on the inside and crispy on the outside. The potatoes were really flavorful. 4. The Crispy Flounder with Apricot: By far the best thing we ordered (though they were all great) because of the innovative taste and presentation and portion. This thing is HUGE. You can share that with someone and be fine. It comes with two sides and we opted for the grits and collards, which were both really good. Overall, 80 bucks well spent. Tip: This is a more casual atmosphere (though very intimate and romantic) than the Olde Pink House so if you didn't bring your Sunday finest, don't worry, just put on what you have and go and enjoy some really delicious food and live entertainment. Tip 2: The espresso here is really great (foamy!)...get a single shot at the end of your dinner. read more

Stopped in on a Saturday nigh for a cocktail or two. The place is in the basement of the Olde Pink House, lined with stone walls and dimly lit with candles. A calm, romantic atmosphere. It was crowded, and they pack people in, but we were able to get seats at the fireplace. Literally they have chair pads right on the fireplace. Since we were so close luckily the fireplace was gas so we did not leave the bar with scorched backs or reeking of smoke. Fortunately I was sitting right next to the piano player. He was one of the most eccentric fellows I have ever met at a bar. Rumor has it he played with or studied under Liberace and it showed in his dramatic tinkling of the keys and wide swooping gestures including random thumbs-ups and shout outs to patrons. He giggled giddily, kicked his feet in the air like a kid and drank heavily. He was either drunk, slightly crazy, or both, and every second was entertaining. The night also included a discussion with an older Candian/Aussie couple, a local friendly gay couple who requested David Bowie (it was not fulfilled) and a chiropractor and his date who insisted on teaching me and the piano player how to give a proper hand massage to a woman. The chiropractor ended up giving the piano player a massage in front of us. If you've seen/read Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil, or have just heard that Savannah is full of odd characters... well, there you go. This odd little nightcap made our evening. Oh, the martini was good at about $10 and they had a fine selection of craft beers for around $4.50 each as well as a large selection of wine by the bottle and glass. The service was very friendly. Recommended. read more

Walking up to the house, I thought, oh lord, don't let this be some tourist trap. I was by myself and am not all that comfortable sitting at an expensive restaurant alone. I'm so glad I decided to eat at the bar in the tavern. I was led downstairs and when my eyes adjusted to the low light, I was so pleased. Most places that call themselves a tavern are not a tavern at all, it's just a dumb marketing ploy. But here, it's a bonafide tavern, and maybe more like a cavern. It was like drinking below deck on an old time luxury ship. I love the ambiance. The bartenders were super sweet. Tony makes the best Sazerac I've ever had. Plus, I met some other solo travelers and had lots of good conversation. read more

Go here! We never miss drinks at Planters Tavern before our dinners at OPH! Great cocktails, ambiance, and music! The women's restroom is def eerie...! :) read more

We had about 20 minutes to spare before our reservation at The Olde Pink House and decided to go to Planters for a quick drink. The ambience - second to none! It was like walking into the setting of your favorite novel...I don't know any other way to describe it! It's dark, charming and everything you could ever ask for! I got the Pink Lady for my drink. It was good but very sweet. I probably wouldn't have gotten a second, but it didn't matter. I loved everything about Planters! read more

This place is amazing. We opted to be seated in the tavern in the basement of The Olde Pink House. Very romantic with all the candles lit and live piano player. I ordered the cornbread oysters for an app. Delicious! The sweetness of the cornbread goes perfect with the saltiness of the oysters. For my entree I got the fried pork chop with asparagus, Mac & Cheese, and pan gravy. I wish I could have this for dinner every night! My boyfriend got the shrimp and scallop fettuccini. He said the scallops were moist but the sauce was a little rich. They had pimento cheese sticks at the bar which we asked for and they melt in your mouth! I may have snuck some in my purse before we left! This is the place I would go back to every time I am in town. There's a reason why everyone raves about it and it's well deserved. read more

Great atmosphere- dark, intimate, candle light and nice volume coming from the piano player & singer. The bartenders were very attentive and they make a great old fashion. I had the chicken pot pie and my husband had the fried lobster and crab soup. My chicken pot pie was good- big portion. The lobster and crab soup stole the show. Delicious! read more

This is the most fabulous and interesting place in all of Savannah. For years we have been recommending our guest at our B and B to go here. Also this is the first stop that we cannot wait to take our visiting friends and family to. I am heartbroken to write this but I am doing it in hopes that the owners and staff will realize and make some changes. Since Covid we have found out that the staff has been less than accommodating- which is so unlike the years before. It's very unfriendly not to enter a once warm inviting place. We also have seen that they removed the infamous candles in which made the entire ambiance more real and dulls down the place. Please fix this!!! There's no place like this in the world read more

Perfect as always. Sat at the candlelit bar alone but the bartenders were attentive and conversive. The menu is expansive but with a little help from the bartender I ordered the perfect meal. Thank you! read more

This place is so rad. My lover and I stopped in late night for a martini and it was such an awesome vibe. It's under the Olde Pink House in a dimly, candle-lit basement. They have a house pink lemonade that they use for their drinks and we had a little shot glass sample. It was fantastic, but when we asked for our tab, the bar tender said, "Alright, that will be $21 total. $11 for the martini and $10 for the sample of lemonade." Seriously this guy had me going because I believed him and sat there with my mouth open in disbelief, trying to determine how a shot of sugar, water and lemon just cost us $10....and then he said, "Just kidding guys!!!" Yeah. Needless to say we just threw 20 bucks at him and made him keep the tip for being hilarious. Great place. Great dirty martini. read more

Had a lump crab cake with friend green tomatoes, with some green salad. Very good. read more

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Great place to go if you want the Olde Pink House expierence but may not want or have time for a full dinner there. This basement bar has an old Savannah feel, with a pub/tavern vibe. Service was very friendly and professional. All waitstaff are dressed up and add to the classy vibe. They have an extensive drink menu with lots of beer, wine and cocktails, and you can order any food they have at the tables, bar or creative seating throughout the place. Good spot to hit on your way through Savannah. read more

I didn't eat here but the atmosphere is so cool and the bar scene so awesome that I wanted to post. It's go this cool underground, old tavern vibe with live jazz music going on every night starting at 7:30. Such a perfect place to spend an evening. Highly recommended. read more

We loved this place & the old world feel. I had a reservation at The Old Pink House for my fiancé's birthday and had planned to have wine here before. The fireplace was roaring & the entertainment was fabulous....only there was no room to sit and we kept bumping into everyone. Disappointing... read more

Maybe we came on an off night. When we finally got a seat at the bar after stalking people who were leaving (otherwise the wait for a table was an hour), we couldn't get a drink! We sat there for probably 10 minutes without our existence even being acknowledged by the bartenders. Then they finally handed us a drink list and flew off without us ordering again. When we finally did order my gf got hers and the bartender had forgotten what I ordered...so another 5 minutes. The drink was average with a steeper than usually price tag. Apart from that...the atmosphere is really cool. There was a piano player and the whole place is mostly candle lit. read more

This place rocks! The drinks were a little pricey but the historic feel , dark atmosphere and live music made it worthwhile. It was crowded, a testament of just how cool the place was, and would definitely make another visit. 5 stars to the Planters Tavern! read more

I can forgive a restaurant for having no serious beers. After all, they universally serve crap coffee after highly ranked meals... But a bar? No. There are local breweries. Why do they have no recognition among local tourist bars? Why is said bar also without certain dessert wines? Why is the barkeep more intent on a sad showing than noticing customers? On the plus side, the piano and vocals are excellent. That bumps this place up one. Live, local music always is worth more. read more

Part of the Old Pink House restaurant, the tavern has great outdoor seating and serves the same food both in and out that they do in the restaurant upstairs. Plus, the building is supposed to be haunted! read more

Hands down, this was the best place we've eaten in Savannah! The ambiance was fantastic. The room was dark and lit with candles, they also had live music playing. It was a very romantic date night! The food and service was also wonderful. We will definitely be coming back. They do book up pretty quickly, so we called ahead and made a reservation. They did manage to get us in before our reservation time though! read more

Bar staff refused to serve me and my 22 year old fiancé because we were too young? Whoever is in charge of ID's needs to learn how to correctly ID people. Just go upstairs to the pink house bar, they know how to treat guests and how to do simple math. read more

Aura. This place has tons of it. Romantic, nostalgic, historical, it feels as though you've stepped back in time. It embodies the mystical feel of the city. Oh, and they make a killer Manhattan! read more

So the piano player and vocals were great. Live and local music makes life better ... So the bad: The beer selection? You have to be kidding me. The beer selection sucks. I could not get past that ... read more

Stopped in for a drink after dinner at the Olde Pink House. Kai (spelling?) served us at the bar and made me a delicious manhattan with their own special reserve bourbon. There was a lady playing playing the piano and singing some classics. Atmosphere here was intimate with all the wax burning candles and historic brick. There is a private room/wine cellar in the back that will... Let's just say win you some points with the ladies. Seems like a must do in Savannah to me. read more

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