We came back here because we like the Chatham Artillery Punch. We had the Lobster & Lump Crab Bisque, Grouper Oscar, and Beef Linguini. The lobster bisque was very good. It was creamy. My only complaint was that there were not large chunks of lobster. The Grouper Oscar and Beef Linguini were both delicious. John was a good server. He kept our waters topped up and let us enjoy our meal. read more

What a massive disappointment. Stopped by for a late lunch and was hoping to catch some of the World Cup final. I asked and was told they'd play it, but then after sitting and ordering I'm told they lost the remote so the game is only on a tiny TV on the opposite side of the bar where there is no high top seating. I wouldn't dock a single star for that though. The reason for the one star is that the food is terrible and grossly overpriced. The lobster soup was the best of all we ordered and it was pretty mediocre. No sherry, cream, nor lobster to be found. The tuna was the worst I've ever had and should not be served. Really I should've sent it back, but my son dug in first and ate two pieces, so I felt bad sending it back. I begrudgingly ate my two pieces while my wife only had one. The deviled eggs had overcooked shrimp and a spec of prosciutto. The crab cake was tiny and mediocre. Finally, the mahi dish was maybe a 3 ounce portion with bits of pineapple scattered around basic orzo pasta. The fact that the majority of the few patrons there all ordered fried chicken and Mac n cheese should've been a hint. The restaurant may be by the water, but they are NOT a seafood restaurant. Oh and they charged me 4 extra dollars for "rocks" since I ordered Bourbon on the rocks. We had a shit meal and two drinks each for $175!!! Truly one of the worst dining experiences that I've ever had. read more

Popped into River House Seafood on a whim and definitely didn't regret it. The staff was welcoming and attentive, and both the drinks and service came out at a solid pace considering how busy they were. I got the Southern Fried Chicken and it was just as delicious as it looked. Crispy, flavorful, and definitely worth ordering. The vibe was also perfect for either a group outing with friends or even a good date night. If you're in Savannah and looking for a good spot along the river, definitely give this place a try. You won't regret it. read more

River House Seafood - Southern Fried Chicken - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

I stopped by here for a quick lunch before heading out of Savannah. We only ordered a few appetizers and did not try the main courses here. For appetizers we had the fried green tomoatoes, harvest salad, and Lobster and Lump Crab Bisque. All three were delicious and filling, especially the bisque. If you come here, I recommend you try the lobster and lump crab bisque. The service here was very quick and accomodating. I asked the waiter to remove the pecans from the salad and they were able to accomodate me. The restaraunt also offers outdoor and indoor seating. Only thing I want to note is that if you do sit outdoors, the fans above the table are a little low, so watch your head. read more

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Excellent service, really good food, and beautiful presentation! The crabcakes, the tomato salad, and the salmon, not pictured, were outstanding. read more

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Lobster soup although not "bisque" was delicious. The famous salad "like a Caesar" was very, very mediocre. Honestly, it comes with dressing on the side which was surprising but the lettuce and the dressing were identical to Costco's and Sam's. I'd be shocked if that isn't where it was from. Crab cake was pretty good but was undercooked. It also looked like it had a bite out of it before it got to us as you can see in my photo. We sat outside and it was a beautiful evening. Without that this might have earned a 2 star review! read more

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Delicious food, cool ambiance, friendly service. The cobbler stole the show! Delicious food, cool ambiance, friendly service. The cobbler stole the show! read more

River House Seafood - Im here!!! Lets see if it was worth the drive! - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

We recently visited for dinner to celebrate both of my parents Birthdays while in town. Loved the atmosphere and location (parking lot directly across the street if you're lucky) and service was very friendly (with the exception of the check-in gentleman stationed out front who had quite an unwelcoming demeanor). We were pleased that the tables didn't feel crammed together, offering a bit more room to breathe and enjoy your own group. Great menu variety and pricing was fair. My father found his steak tasty but a tad tough and my mom adored her salmon. I found my baked chicken dish to be very flavorful, and the sweet potato mash side delectable. Apparently they don't do anything special for anyone there to celebrate a special day, but overall it was a very good meal. The only low spot was the restroom situation. On approach, quite a bit of toilet paper strewn about outside and an extra unpleasant odor inside the women's. Of course one doesn't expect the most pleasant of aromas in a bathroom, but this one was more like that of a port o potty than a nice restaurant. read more

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My wife and I had the pleasure of dining there this evening. The restaurant is set on the river and the inside is upscale without being haughty. My wife had the crab cakes and I had the Oscar grouper. Both meals were fabulous our experience was enhanced by our server Clint R. He was attentive and made several great recommendations. Kudos to the kitchen staff for a wonderful meal. Highly recommend to any and all! Lindsay and Linda Johnson read more

River House Seafood - Oscar Grouper - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

We flew in to Savannah for lunch and had the crab dip, fried green tomatoes, grouper Oscar and cheese cake for dessert. Everything was delicious!! read more

River House Seafood - Cheesecake - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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This place was just okay! Staff were friendly for the most part (until I tried to use the bathroom as they were closing). Food wasn't great, my French fries tasted a little old and the shrimp and lobster roll wasn't exactly what I was expecting. I did like the blue crab dip!! But vibes are cool! We had dogs so had to sit outside here but it was nice outside right on the river walk. read more

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Food was excellent. The blackened grouper Oscar was top notch. The calamari, pecan cheesecake and cocktails were all worth ordering. Our server, Sydney was most helpful with suggestions and very attentive. Thanks for a great meal. read more

We went to River House Seafood as the 2nd stop on our food crawl in Savannah. We ordered the Escargot for a little snack. It came with 4 slices of bread and 2 lemons to eat with the escargot. The sauce had a good sweet and savory butter flavor the coated the escargot. I wish there was more bread with the escargot - the bread to escargot ratio wasn't good, there needs at least 4 more pieces of bread to go with the 20 pieces of escargot. The service was good. We went there with the intentions to get in and out, and that met our expectations. I enjoyed the vibe too, especially the aesthetic of the restaurant. They kept the interior original it seems, and matches the Savannah vibe. read more

River House Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Food, atmosphere, staff all top notch. Highly recommend stop in id in area. Our server Lesli was amazing, accommodating, engaging and very pleasant We enjoyed all items ordered. read more

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Best thing i can say is the outside eating on the Savannah river is a beautiful location..NOW the rest Appetizers, cornbread oysters came bathed in the mignonette sauce as opposed to the menu described drizzle. The mignonette sauce tasted like plain vinegar and worse they came out warm. Second appetizer, lobster and crab bisque - worst rendition of lobster bisque we"ve had.. NO lobster , no sherry and worse it came warm Entrees Mahi sandwich with coleslaw - the coleslaw is where they should have put some of the excess vinegar and blackened flounder sandwich with fries - showing consistency the fries came warm Tired of the slow service , the warm food and the at best weak flavors we opted to skip dessert. For a beer the place is fine , for a meal id keep searching read more

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Stopped in for lunch when they opened. Everyone was very nice and inviting. Staff gave great recommendations for food and drinks. Restaurant had an old time feel which we loved. Prices seemed a little high but not a deal breaker. Food was great. Overall we enjoyed our experience here. read more

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We took an ride share to this restaurant so we don't know how the parking is. There were cars driving in front of the restaurant, but there was no visible place for cars to park. The view of the river at this restaurant is perfect. When we entered, we crossed their very busy bar and we walked into a large restaurant. It was clean with white table cloths and not many people at the tables. By time we left every table was taken and there was a wait outside. So, go early to be seated quickly. We started with the fried green tomatoes and the cup of lobster bisque. For entrees, we shared the southern fried chicken and the shrimp & grits. The little one love the bisque and the fried tomatoes. Added bonus : 10% military discount year round read more

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The service was great, both at the bar and once seated and the atmosphere is beautiful. It's right on the river and you can see the cargo ships go by. The food could use some seasoning though. I order the lobster and lumped crabmeat bisque and there was barely any meat in it. I was excited to order the blackened flounder but it had barely any seasoning on it and the crab meat that was supposed to be on top was lacking. Would probably go back for drink and desert, as the white chocolate coconut pie was good and the service is great but wouldn't go for dinner. read more

Our first visit here was a five star so definitely disappointed with today's visit. Our server Nicole was very friendly so this is all the food. My Grouper Oscar was so bad. Cold asparagus, tasteless crab, no sauce just a puddle of oily milk surrounding the plate. My husband's burger was supposed to be medium was well done and dry. The cheese wasn't even melted. The restrooms were disgusting. read more

For a late evening dinner, we stopped in here and sat at the bar for a relaxing time. Though there were plenty of tables available we were told there'd be a 25 minute wait. I presume it was a staffing issue. This was fine as the bartender was friendly and attentive to us. My colleagues got French onion soup, and the bisque soup. The French onion soup I was told was OK, but the bisque left a little to be desired in the area of taste. We also ordered some crab dip to share. The chips they give you to dip were unique but good. The dip left a lot to be desired. I think the only crab thing about it was in the title of the description. It lacked taste and lacked the crab. For dinner, I ordered what the bartender said was her favorite, the crispy fried catfish. It took a bit of time for the meal to come out, but that was OK because when it came out, it was hot. The catfish was a good size but was on the fishy tasting side. Not necessarily much flavor yet flaky. The fish sat in a bowl of shrimp and andouille creole sauce with a piece of cornbread. The sauce also included sausage. The sauce I thought was very good. A lot of flavor with just a hint of spice and hotness. Neither of my colleagues liked their entrée. One got the. pecan bourbon salmon, and the other gut shrimp and grits. Both of them said it wasn't very tasty leaving a lot to be desired. One interesting anecdote, a couple sat next to us who were clearly in their 60s. The bartender asked them for ID and since the gentleman didn't have one, she told him she could not serve him alcohol. read more

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Had dinner here and prices were very reasonable for the portions and quality! Service was good & staff friendly. I loved the atmosphere, with the cool (small) boat in the dinning area. A nice conversation piece with my 11 year old! My daughter and I also stopped in for takeaway grilled cheese sandwiches to go back to our hotel room upstairs. They were yummy! again, staff was accommodating and service was fast bc they were starting to get busy. I recommend! read more

Food was good! We were having a hard time finding somewhere local with a "normal" menu ( as visitors we found a lot of the restaurants have more creative dishes) and decided to come here. The salmon dinner was good and we were both happy. It has a nice ambiance and the service was good read more

River House Seafood - Pecan Pecan Bourbon Salmon* - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Our first dining experience here was marvelous. We went for my wife's birthday lunch on a Saturday. Reservations were easy to make. I had the shrimp and scallops pasta, my wife had grouper with asparagus and crabmeat, and our daughter had lobster ravioli. Everything was fantastic, so flavorful! Our waittress, Kirsten, was fabulous! My wife always asks me find a restaurant that serves creme brulee, and theirs was phenominal. We loved the upscale vibe without the horribly overpriced menu. $25-$35 per person instead of $50-$75. We will certainly be returning to this gem on River Street. read more

I don't give 1-star reviews unless something goes horribly wrong, but I'll say I should have gone in with much lower expectations on the food. First, I will say I really dig the brick surroundings, and the location is great. Waitress was okay at best, only saw her a few times. It was the food that was wildly disappointing. Even though I was on my own, I ordered a few things just to try. The "beer cheese" (words used loosely) with the pretzel was more a milky liquified buttery substance that was nauseating. The scallops were oversauced and undersized. The lobster ravioli was virtually tasteless. $100 meal for a single person shouldn't make you mad. I should have just stuck with fried shrimp. Maybe I'll give it a second try next time I'm in town, but there are far better places to eat - I mean, most other places in Savannah. read more

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Stop reading this, get a reservation, and go eat at this AMAZING restaurant. We love going to Savannah for vacation trips and this is always a must stop for us. For this trip we were in town for 2 nights and we ate at River House both nights. It's THAT GOOD. The service is amazing. It's white tablecloth and five star service. The menu is to die for. I always have a hard time deciding on what to eat becuase of the amazing options. First night there I had the grouper Oscar. The second night I had the blackened flounder. Their food is simply fresh, tasty, and perfect. Our server on night one was Leslie. She has a beautiful smile and was an amazing server for our table. Gave me great suggestions. Our server on night two was Sydney and we thought no one could compete with Leslie but she proved us wrong! She kept our drinks full, and stayed right with us throughout -- she was so good and got my largest tip of the weekend. And deserved it! The place is nice and semi-dark inside. Beautiful inside with great views of the river. read more

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Best meal of our trip. I had the catch of the day which was grouper..yum. We had also ordered the fried green tomato's and it was delicious! The service was excellent. We had gone early and it was quiet. Warning there are birds that get in from the open front door...out of the corner of the eye we thought mouse and about freaked but then laughed. Overall great experience. read more

River House Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Beautiful place on the river. The place was clean but you can tell it was old from the beautiful bricks on the walls and floors. The She-Crab Soup was more reddish than I have had in the past but did have a lot of crab and not hot or anintense of a crab flavor but still worth the $7 cup. The crab cake was a big fat grilled single cake but it was full of crabmeat at and delicious. Would absolutely get agai. The Grouper Oscar was grilled perfectly, not overcooked. The pot a toes and Veggies were cooked perfectly too. The 'crabmeat' topper was more of a mush or foam topping but it did have a crabish flavor too. It was delicious. Ambiance is more of a white table cloth upscale dining experience. We had a bloody Mary at the rooftop bar upstairs while we waited for our table. read more

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I went here for the first time with my family, and everything about the experience was very positive. We enjoyed the food, the service, the ambience, and the uniqueness of the restaurant. We had Rick as a server, and he was fantastic, highly attentive but not too annoying, and made for a delightful evening. All the food was very good and hot and served in a very reasonable time. read more

he River House Seafood in Savannah offers a nice dining experience, perfectly blending historic charm with good coastal cuisine. Located right on the waterfront, the restaurant has a rustic ambiance, with a historic brick interior and large windows providing a picturesque view of the Savannah River. For an appetizer, the Fried Green Tomatoes are a very good choice, as were the cornbread oysters. When it came to the main course, my wife and I tried the Shrimp and Grits and Seafood Platter which was on the special menu. The shrimp and grits were reported as ok by my wife and the seafood platter was definitely a stand-out which came with a side plate of jumbo raw oysters. The combination of the historic setting and the expertly prepared Southern dishes makes The River House a good choice on River Street. read more

Stopped here for lunch after a long morning of walking and sightseeing. The interior is dark and moody and reminds me of old oyster bars in New England. Our server was not unfriendly, but she was no nonsense and all business which I kind of appreciated, haha. I had a cup of the LOBSTER & LUMP CRAB BISQUE (Our smooth and creamy signature bisque seasoned with a blend of coastal flavors and a touch of sherry). The bisque is a vibrant pinkish orange and absolutely delicious. It is rich so a cup was all I needed. I then ordered the ICEBERG WEDGE (A crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with blue cheese crumbles, bacon, tomatoes with house made blue cheese dressing). A classic, excellent wedge salad - one of my favorites and this did not disappoint. The menu seems varied and had some decent choices, I would come back to try dinner. read more

I liked this place. I started with an artillery punch that came with a souvenir glass. Well worth the $14 price. The drink tasted good, and had a kick to it. My wife and I both had crab chowder soup which was outstanding. The salads were average at best. I had the pork chops which were very good. We shared a slice of the white chocolate cream pie, and a peach cobbler. Very yummy. With a drink, soup, 2 entrees, 2 salads, and a dessert, total tab was $130. Service was good, and ambiance was quiet. We went early evening. read more

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Stepped into River House for a quick glass of wine and an appetizer. There were a few seats open at the bar, as the restaurant was quite busy for a Wednesday night. Although I did not make it into the main body of the restaurant, the bar area was so-so. Seems a little dated, but has a good nostalgic feel. I had a glass of house Cabernet, and asked the bartender for an appetizer recommendation. His suggestion was the pan seared scallops. Of all the scallops I've tried across the country, I'd give these a 3/5. Fairly small and a bit overcooked, but the flavor was decent. I'd be interested in trying an entree here just to compare. Bar service was quick with solid conversation. read more

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It was a very hot day in Savanna,Georgia, and as a warm breeze came down the boardwalk, we happened to come across a facade that seemed to whisper to our souls to enter our doors. So, like moths to a flame, we entered. We were sat down and i ordered a pepper jelly chicken sandwich. Upon first bite, it was as if noisy wheels of joy started turning in my mind. This establishment was absolute cinema. My papa ordered a plate of shrimp and grits and wouldn't stop shaking his head so slowly like Stevie enjoying his music so blindly. Mom ordered an oyster po boy and was also was delighted. read more

River House Seafood - Shrimp and grits - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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The atmosphere, food and staff here are top notch! We ate at the bar because 2 spots opened before our table was ready. (pro tip: earlier is better & even if you plan to walk around, get your name on that waiting list!) Even for Valentine's Day the wait was not too bad (around an hour) and there is plenty to look at in the area while you wait for the text from the incredibly helpful and knowledgeable hosts saying that it's your turn. Erin the bartender was also very helpful in guiding us from choices of "really good" to "ours is simply the best" when we were struggling between all the delicious menu options. Spoiler alert: their peach cobbler IS worth it! The grouper dish and salmon pecan dish were spectacular, too! Portions were appropriate and nothing was over the top-just really good, perfectly prepared dishes. We'd definitely return for another meal, and would love to try out lunch here! read more

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Food was good, ordered fried green tomatoes and the flounder. The fried green tomatoes were definitely the highlight!

The food was excellent! And our waitress was very helpful with making great recommendations for the food. The portion of seafood Mac and cheese was huge. And if you like blueberry, try the blue mojito! read more

Stopped for a drink on our anniversary. Also New Years Eve! The drinks were awesome and we going out while waiting for the fireworks at midnight!! Bartender was great and made sure that we got drinks to go before last call. Great experience!! read more

River House Seafood - Georgia Peach Margherita - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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It was a slower night so no reservations were required. There was live music being played in the bar area which was not too loud in the dinning room. The building was built in the 1820's as a cotton warehouse converted many times before become the River House in 1982. We were out with the kids and our granddaughter for a good quality meal and we found it. We started off with drinks (Be sure to have your ID, Savannah city law requires everyone ordering a drink to show proof of age). An old fashion (a little heavy on the cherry) Mango margarita - not overly sweet, good balance, A lavender gin drink that was oh so smooth A flight of whiskey. The scallops were great, they came crispy bacon and spinach. I have never had a red sauce with escargot but it had a nice flavor. First time for the kids. Shrimp and grits were good, well balanced, nice texture. Grouper Oscar with crab meat and béarnaise sauce was delicious. The portion size was enough for two! Ny strip - 12oz of meat cooked perfectly. Two steaks ordered so only one picture shown. I substituted collard greens for asparagus and Mac and cheese for mashed potato. The au poivre sauce for the steak was quite tasty. The waiter Clint was great, he had a positive attitude, had some great suggestions for food and drinks and was helpful when we had questions. read more

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If you're familiar with River Street in Savannah, you know it's filled with quaint shops and charming restaurants -- and River House Seafood fits right in. My husband surprised me with a reservation for date night, and I'm so glad he did! When we arrived, my husband dropped me off at the front while he searched for parking (which, as anyone who's been to River Street knows, is no easy task). As I stood outside, I heard someone singing along to a classic rock song that was playing. I turned around to see a cheerful soul singing right along with me -- it was Bruce, the manager. We instantly bonded over the music, and I loved his light-hearted banter with the young attendant as they prepared to seat us. Inside, the restaurant felt so cozy and eclectic, with beautiful architecture that gives off that old Savannah charm. Natural light poured in through the windows facing the street, and I was already excited to explore the menu. Our server, Clint, was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. The moment he greeted us, I knew we were in good hands. He was funny, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, effortlessly floating from table to table while making every guest feel well taken care of. Now, I wish I could remember exactly what I ordered at first, but whatever it was, I just wasn't quite happy with it. Clint picked up on my hesitation right away -- I didn't even have to say much. With a warm smile he said, "I gotcha! Give me a sec." My husband and I looked at each other, curious about what he was about to do. A few minutes later, Bruce came over, also checking in, and reassured me with, "I know just the thing and you're gonna love it!" Soon after, Clint returned with a brand new dish -- flounder -- and it was absolutely GLORIOUS! I was so touched by how kind and proactive both Clint and Bruce were. Their genuine care and determination to make sure we were happy made an already wonderful date night even more special. Thanks to Clint and Bruce, River House Seafood has won me over -- and I cannot wait to return for that flounder again! read more

Crab meat and lobster bisque - crab meat is not really seen. The soup is so salty that I have to drink so much water afterwards. Jumbo crab cake comes with mashed potatoes and asparagus. It is so heavy that I can't really enjoy. I only ate half of the crab cake and the other one untouched. The crab cake is very oily. Walking in the restaurant is much a swift on the face. Smells like wet carpet that's never cleaned. Service is good though. read more

River House Seafood - Crab and Lobster & Lump Crab Bisque - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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