This former Greyhound bus depot has been lovingly restored and re-purposed as a very fine restaurant in Savannah's historic district. We were unable to secure reservations but were advised to come early for a seat at the main bar. We did just that, and we had an amazing view of the space from the bar. Sam served us incredible cocktails and answered our questions about the space between serving us drinks and plates. Their menu is divided into source categories, and is very well curated and delicious. The corn fritters were amazing, and our dinners were chicken meatballs, smashed potatoes and pork shoulder. We couldn't decide on dessert so we ordered both the butterscotch pudding and the upside-down peach cake. What a great finish to an incredible meal! PS - they also have two rooms for private parties and a second bar toward the front of the space. read more

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Some of the best food I've ever had. The pumpkin soup is something I will be dreaming about for the rest of my life. And the service was great. They were so so friendly, charming, and funny. Great experience all around! read more

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**Good food; please update the brunch dessert options!** Had a tasty brunch at The Grey last month (the fried chicken + hoe cakes). The setting is iconic, and the ambience is good, esp. considering the history of that space. When the time came for dessert, though, the only options were pancakes and crepes. Where are all the tasty desserts? I know The Grey has more dessert options at dinner time - why is brunch dessert being neglected? Also surprising given Chef Bailey's reputation for incredible southern desserts. We need some red velvet cake or pie on that brunch menu... read more

They Grey is definitely one of the most popular dining destinations in Savannah (especially after their feature on Chef's Table on Netflix). I decided to have my birthday dinner here since I knew I wanted to celebrate somewhere special/more elevated during our quick trip. This was my third visit to The Grey, and the food is always solid. Since it was a bit of a last minute decision to go, we couldn't get a reservation, but luckily we were able to get seats in the diner bar up front. It's still a great ambiance, just a more limited menu. I started with a half dozen oysters since I was treating myself and the hubs can't eat them. They had so many different types/regions to choose from, but since I'm not really an expert, I had our server pick for me. He selected 3 types for me to try and I actually ended up enjoying the locally caught ones the most. We also got the fried shrimp to start which were tempura battered I believe. They really didn't have much flavor, so I'd probably skip that dish next time. For dinner, we decided to share the 28oz ribeye which came with whipped potatoes and collards. This was the smallest size steak they had in house that night, which sounds like a lot. We were worried that we wouldn't be able to finish it but I really had my heart set on steak that night, so we went for it. Well, I can say that we absolutely crushed it and licked the plate clean. It was cooked perfectly and served pre-sliced with the bone already cut off which I appreciated. The sides were also tasty but could have been a bit warmer. Overall, it was a very enjoyable (but pricey!) dinner and we were absolutely stuffed afterwards. Good thing we had a lot of walking to do that weekend. read more

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The hospitality and service front line and wait staff was amazing! We were hoping to meet the chef Mashama Bailey, James Bread Winner, and we did. She was spent time with us and made us find super welcomed. Because we were visiting from Seattle, the staff offered a prime seating arrangement, a gift (fish dip) delicious. This place packed. Our reservations were at 8:45pm. Even after we arrived, groups were coming in to be seated. We have two staff assigned to us per usual. And we felt well intended to. One issue, our oxtail roast arrived warm, but we couldn't stop eating it. It was sooooo flavorful. When they asked for feedback, I made a comment about it. They immediately went into action and the manager came to our table to apologize. Amazing!!! They comped us a dish of fried shrimp. So good. We ended our evening with dessert (butterscotch pudding with peanut brittle) excellent! The lighting in the restaurant is great for setting a mood but awful for getting great photos. This is the best I could do. read more

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The smoked lamb. God it was like the world stopped for a second and I was just caught in this delightful meld of all these sensations completely focused on all the taste smell and texture profiles at once. The lamb is special--I stopped and cried a lil while eating it; delicious, delicate, hearty, wildly pungent, sweet and earthy and then the fat just melted but there was a crisp oily outside with a tender tender flesh and the faint brightness of mint and parsley and then popping toothsomeness of barley. read more

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We've wanted to eat at The Grey since reading the book written by the founders: Black, White & The Grey. The book captured the passion they both brought to the restaurant and its food. So based on that, we expected a really memorable experience. I would describe our experience as fine, but not outstanding overall. There were some things that were very good, but others that were surprisingly not that great. So while I wouldn't recommend not going here, I also wouldn't highly recommend it. The atmosphere is very nice as was the service. For the pantry/first course, we had smoked catfish dip and pimento cheese dip. These were both excellent and maybe the highlight of the evening. The smoked catfish dip with roe was unlike anything we've had -- truly top-notch. The pimento cheese dip was probably also the best we've had in the South. Serving them with saltines was an interesting choice (we get it that the cracker should not compete with the dip), but I think a cracker with somewhat more character could have made these dips truly unforgettable. For the starter/second course, we had pumpkin soup with grilled foie gras (which was good, but not great) and braised oysters on the half-shell. I'm assuming these were local, as they were fairly small, but in any case they were very good. For the main course, we had the catch of the day, which was red snapper with a lemon sauce, and chicken country captain. Both were served warm, not hot. The top/crust of the snapper was truly outstanding, but the inside was unremarkable, as was the sauce. I've honestly had much better red snapper with lemon sauce at lesser restaurants. The chicken meat was cooked to next-level perfection, but the sauce was a distraction or at least added nothing. It was like a smoky gravy and even though we saw currants, we didn't taste them at all. The trencher was so hard it was almost impossible to cut even with a sharp table knife. Dinner ended with a refreshing and novel pricky pear popsicle. The two remaining dessert items (they ran out of the third by this time in the evening) did not seem especially appetizing to we skipped dessert, but we were full enough we were fine without ordering a dessert. Entree portions here are ample for a fine dining restaurant. So, Johno and Mashama, I truly admire you both and we were glad to eat at your restaurant. We just wish the experience had been a truly memorable one for us. read more

The Grey - Pantry/first course smoked catfish dip and pimento dip - New American Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Just returned from a fabulous dinner at The Grey. It was my top pick for a place to host a work friend dinner in Savannah and it did not disappoint! I was told I had the best seat in the house, in a comfy couch booth for five across from the bar. Unique setting in a converted Greyhound station and super cool lighting and set up - I had read other reviews that it's too noisy but we did not find it difficult to have a conversation over our leisurely three-hour dinner. We all enjoyed the various drinks from the very extensive drink menu and then got started with our many shared small and large plates: chicories salad - 5/5 oysters (12) - 5/5 red snapper crudo - 5/5 (7 pieces per small plate) poached shrimp - 5/5 (6 per small plate) chicken meatballs - 5/5 (3 per small plate) turnip cakes - 5/5 (think light cornmeal like fried cakes, delish!) lamb chops - 5/5 (2 sizable chops, seared in harissa sauce) whole red snapper with some delicious verde sauce - 5/5 butterscotch pudding - 5/5 honey almond ice cream sundae with espresso chocolate sauce - 5/5 some kind of cake - 4/5 (but my friend loved it) So overall, every item was excellent and I heard rave reviews from our other tables of work friends who had the sweetbreads and the lamb heart beef tartar and the sweet potatoes. So not a bad item among almost the entire menu and so many delicious dishes! I highly recommend The Grey and will certainly go there again next time I'm in Savannah. Note: We were a party of 19 but had to get creative to make four different reservations of 5/5/5/4 at 5:45pm and 6pm and 6:15pm in order for us to all be able to dine there together (and not pay a very high fee for the super cool but very expensive private dining car option). read more

Another excellent place in historic Savannah, what a treat! Of note, place did not have anymore reservation available prior to our trip here, when we checked a week or so ago; so, glad we got a reservation here even though we made it just a day before. The Grey is obviously named after Greyhound as this was a converted bus station into this cool modern restaurant. And now houses a James Beard chef with innovative and inventive seasonal offerings. Any item on the menu would satisfy once palate but we opted for Jordan(our waiter) to give us his recommendations as he went through explaining the different dishes grouped in 4 sections, particularly portions and shareable dishes. Jordan took the time to ensure we had an enjoyable experience because ambience and service were just attended as well as the food! Indeed, this place did not skimp on any of the 3 musts, they or he and his back server Jack were top notch, creme of the crop of their industry! You can tell their dedication to their craft and their appreciation for great food as this place had! They (Jordan & Jack) put not only a great face to this place but to their entire industry as a whole! Simply great! Kudos! Now, for food-in one word-outstanding! read more

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Top notch service AND food! I can't Recommend this place enough! I walked in and was given a birthday card! then the wait staff all said Happy Birthday to me... what a way to make someone feel special! I enjoyed a three course meal and a beautifully crafted drink. -Drink: Andrea Doria -Water course: Crudo, Scallops, snapper read more

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My husband brought our family there for my birthday. We chose the prefix menu and ate at the bar. Our bartender was very informative about what we should order . The lamb was amazing !!!! And drinks yummy. read more

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I was really looking forward to my experience here. We thoroughly enjoyed the cocktails we had at the bar as we waited for our reservation. Service was amazing and friendly, but we were slightly disappointed by the food. We had high hopes for amazing flavor and options on the menu. While the menu items we did have were good they just weren't great. read more

The Grey - New American Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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It is a cool space. Smaller than we'd expected. Wonderful that so many touches from the original bus station have been left in place. One of the first things that struck us was how great the "oldies" music was - 25 or 6 to 4, Blondie, Stuck in the Middle with You - nice touch. Second thing we noticed was how sticky the table was. I don't think it was dirty, probably the result of how it was wiped down, but everything stuck hard to it - the coasters, the menus, my hands and arms. At one point, my wife found it nearly impossible to loosen the menu so she could hand it back to the wait person. Really unpleasant. The menu is set up to make it easy to share a sampling of a variety of plates, with most of the dishes smaller portions, and just a few dinner sized. Realizing the menu is very seasonal and local, just a few comments about the ones we sampled. Grilled caulini - excited to try, I don't think I've ever seen caulini (baby cauliflower) on a menu before. The mole based plating overwhelmed the caulini. The least liked dish of those we tried. Disappointing. Crab salad - excellent, a very light circle of crab, crunch, flavored goodness. The best dish we sampled. Tuna crudo - also excellent, light, refreshing, delicious. Chicken country captain - our shared large plate. Half of a chicken, traditional country captain flavors. Good, middle quality of the plates we had. We included a side of smashed new potatoes with the chicken. Nice crispness that made the smaller pieces particularly enjoyable. I was very impressed with the teamwork. We were helped by many different staff, and they were all knowledgeable and professional. Even got into a short conversation with the wait person filling glasses, who was comfortable providing advice on how to have the best meal at the Grey. The dinner felt a little rushed. We'd asked to enjoy the plates one at a time, and all three smaller plates were served simultaneously, crowding the table, making it harder to navigate the dishes and share. Definitely got a bit of impression they were looking to get us in and out and turn the table. So cool place to visit, mixed bag on the overall dinner, we still felt it was the best of the fine dining we sampled on this visit to Savannah. read more

The Grey is hands down phenomenal. One of the best meals I had while in Savannah in one of the most unique venues I've ever been to. Every element was great, from the awesome and attentive service, the drinks (and the story behind the mixology), the the family style apps and main courses, all the way to the dessert. The Grey did not disappoint. And the experience was elevated by the unique ambiance of the retro surroundings that help you go back in time. Highly recommend adding this to your next night out in Savannah. read more

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I read great reviews - not just on Yelp but everywhere - but the menu was cryptic, divided into sections "Dirt", "Water", "Pasture", and "Pantry" with not much description so I threw caution to the wind and went for the chef's tasting menu instead. Glad I did; quite an experience. These menus change from day to day so every meal is a surprise. Substitutions are usually not possible on a tasting menu. The waiter asked if I had any allergies or food aversions. I told him I will try almost anything once but I'm not into fois gras (some reviews mentioned they use it on occasion). Wouldn't you know, the second course was titled "Fois Gras" but he told me it was just one component in the dish, a pumpkin soup. Would they have left it out if I asked? Probably. Would they have substituted an entirely different dish? Unsure. I wasn't going to lose out on one course of this rather expensive 5-course meal so I said ok. Turns out it really should have been titled "Dutch Fork Pumpkin Soup" because that was the dominant component. The small slab of seared fois gras on top could have been entirely omitted in my opinion with no loss. But it really was quite good. Don't hate me. In fact, each of the 5 courses was outstanding, without qualification. Which you want to eat slowly and thoughtfully, trying to identify flavors that seem to change with every bite. I was there 2 and 1/4 hours. That's a long time to be sitting at a bar counter. I never got bored or restless even though I was dining solo. I kept busy watching people and taking notes on my iPhone. My neighbor to my left was also alone so I tried a few attempts at conversation. He was also taking notes, the old-fashioned way - in a notebook. I didn't get much out of him other than he was from NYC, needed to get away, and was working on his travel journal. When he left before me I wished him well on his travels and he did the same. I don't know if this is the rule or exception with tasting menus but every diner was allowed to proceed at their own pace. I expected everybody would be served together. But this way is much better in my opinion. An impulsive decision to add the wine pairing turned this to my most expensive meal ever. 5 wines (1/2 glass pours so it was manageable), selected to go with each course. This option exactly doubled the cost. Was it worth it? Well, these were all exceptional wines and which I would have never tried ordinarily, and are never available by the glass. Each wine is delivered a few minutes before the course is served by the sommelier, each in a glass appropriate for the style. He shows me the bottle, tells me a few things about the wine, and answers questions if I have any. I'm no wine expert, so I mostly didn't have any but one I liked so much (Domaine Gachot-Monot, Pinot Noir, Cotes de Nuits 2021) that I asked him where to find it. He asked where I was from (Massachusetts) and was able to tell me immediately the U.S. distributor (Kermit Lynch). Without a doubt an expert in his trade. So yes, it was worth it, but I won't be doing this often. My waiter, behind the bar, also served as bartender for this, the smaller of the two bars. I dealt more with the sommelier and the runners, but he was constantly keeping my water filled (no chlorine taste, whether it was bottled or filtered I don't know), checking up on me, and always available to answer questions. The room: very loud but fun. Very dark. Had to use my phone light often. It's a converted Greyhound bus terminal (hence the name) but so transformed you would hardly know except for some original signs (I was seated near "Gate 2"). Music: Patti Smith, Blondie, Fleetwood Mac, etc. As I said, the food was complex and my descriptions won't do it justice. So I'll just copy the menu notes here verbatim. It's not listed online because it changes day by day but will give you an idea what to expect. 1. SCALLOP CRUDO - collard green aguachile, celery, chives 2. FOIS GRAS - dutch fork pumpkin soup, apple, green tomato & okra relish 3. BABA GHANOUSH - smoked carrot, salsa macha, court boullion 4. GRILLED LAMP CHOP - farro & lima bean ragu, zaatar yogurt, roasted scallion 5. BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING - chantilly cream, peanut brittle (Oh dear, this review is too long to post. Read the rest in the third photo if you're so inclined :-) read more

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We have eaten at The Grey many times as vegetarians. The menu has changed (not the same as on the website) and our options have gone from a few to one. We spent 80 + on crudités, salad, and a sweet potato. No pasta, no proteins, no beans, no nuts, it was disappointing. I think I might be done with this place. Too bad! The atmosphere is cool, the drinks & desserts are yummy and the service is good! read more

Just wow! Fine dining in an old Greyhound bus station. We did the prefix menu on a weeknight. We had a wonderfully personalized experience from a hand written welcome card addressed to us to being welcomed by name by our server. The food was simple, yet elegant. I'd never been served a whole raw radish with butter before, but it was elevated with the wonderful presentation and accompaniments. We enjoyed the atmosphere, though it was almost too dark to read the menu for my middle age eyes. Great experience, but definitely a bit pricy if you're eating vegetarian. I'll definitely try it again though! read more

Amazing service and enjoyed the band at brunch. Make sure you go at 1145 so you can hear them. Crab beignets were lovely - full of crab and lightly fried. Coffee cake was oversold as delicious and not dry; it was average, I've had much better coffee cake from a grocery store. The waitstaff is very attentive and friendly. I'd go back for the cool atmosphere and maybe dry dinner or drinks. read more

The Grey - Coffee cake - New American Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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We were visiting town for a conference and were so excited to visit The Grey. We adore the history, story, and supporting a Black-owned establishment. Mashama Bailey's Master Class inspired me to make Leah Chased's Gumbo Z'herbes. We made reservations months in advance and they were honored. I expected so much more. The food is not traditionally Southern--at least not all of it. There are local ingredients but the menu is remarkably eccentric and for the portion sizes things are highly priced. I would've liked the Coffee Cake to be slightly warm and my wife was denied alternative dressing for her side salad, which was pretty much a plate of greens. The take on fish and grits was much different than we typically make in the south in the Black community, given the gravy component, and at least two pieces of catfish could've been served with this. My Farmer's salad was mostly a plate of barley. I think it would be judicious to have a more thorough explanation of the dishes. Much is what we tried certainly invoked an acquired taste. We ended with the Chess Pie which i think I relished the most. I suppose I expected more upscale versions of traditional southern dishes which most of these dishes are in theory but not practice and execution. I would not expect to see many of these dishes on my Grandma's table, and word around Savannah is this is a Southern restaurant, but I contend it is an upscale restaurant in a Southern city more so. The ambience is nice, they have valet parking, and the service is stellar. I loved the live music. read more

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Average food, ridiculously overpriced. Poorly lit dining room with some sort of political statement made every hour when the lights come on for a couple minutes commemorating an event that has nothing to do with food.......a place that would do better on the Vineyard where the professionally informed, truly enlighten are more interested in assuaging their fashionable guilt than they are their appetite. read more

A very fun space. I think I'd come for drinks and appetizers just to see the space. We came for brunch. Food was mixed. Fried chicken was very good. Nice and crispy and moist. A good sized portion. Fish and grits were only OK. Very small piece of fish, but lots of grits, which were rather bland. The server, Colburn, I think was his name, was very good. read more

My husband and I came for our anniversary and had an amazing experience. The food was so fun to try and had amazing flavors. The staff were helpful in explaining the menu and made great recommendations. The environment was visually stunning and a fun place to explore. read more

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Just to set the table if you will, we had high expectations going in. This is a James Beard award winning restaurant and chef, so we expected to have an exceptional experience. It is also one of the hardest places in town to get a reservation. First off, the setting and ambiance is very cool. It's a great space overall with a neat vibe. The bathroom situation is a bit small for that many people (had to wait in line twice), and the tables are very close together so getting in/out was difficult and cumbersome, but overall very nice. The service was the best part. It was outstanding, they all helped, they knew the menu very well,and were very timely with coming around, brining food and drinks. Ok. Now the bad part. I thought the drinks are over complicated, too many ingredients, and so the flavors get blended and lost. We had tried 4 of the house crafted cocktails and did t like any of them. Now for the food, first off not a Gluten Free item on the menu. The grouper was fishy and over cooked (had better grouper at Clive's). The chicken was good, but last night at the Collins Quarter the same dish was way better. I've done better on the grill at home. The presentations are nice, but the flavor wasn't there. The red rice balls were good, as well as the cauliflower dish. But overall I was very disappointed with the food for a James Beard award winning place. So service and space is 4 out of 5, but food was 2 out of 5. read more

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Went for Sunday Brunch Wow Delicious And the service was impeccable. The music was perfect read more

Have had brunch and Sunday supper, oh and a late chicken dinner in dining car. All meals were delicious! I think this may be my favorite restaurant for actual food in Savannah! read more

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Ambiance - very cool being an old greyhound station. The architecture here, as with many places in Savannah is great. The lights in the atrium area go on at every hour which is a neat aspect but makes the place pretty bright if you're not expecting it or aware of it. Service - 50/50 only because I waited in the bar area and he was great. The hostesses were not very cordial. I was told there was at most a 45 minute wait. After about 50 minutes, I was told that my wait would be longer because a couple changed their mind and wanted to sit at the bar (where I requested). I don't understand how they were given priority and my wait was pushed as compared to theirs. Once seated, at the bar, the bartender seemed to pay attention to those that were more than a party of 1. I struggled to get his attention to order, to get the check, etc. When it came to asking for suggestions, they were very open ended and not useful. Food - I ended up going with the pate and fish entree. Both were fairly good. I would come back for the food but the service was just so awful for a restaurant of this stature that I am not sure if it is worth a visit back. read more

There is a lot of hype around this place and for good reason. The restaurant used to be an old greyhound bus station and you can still see the nuances of the station within the restaurant. It offers a very unique setting in the heart of Savannah. On top of that, the food and service were excellent! The cocktails were tasty, and serve old fashions with the big ice cubes, which is important! We tried the Prix Fixe Menu (a full meal at a set rate) for my husbands birthday, and it was delicious. I'm not the most adventurous eater, but I everything I tried was delicious! (They even ask you from the beginning what you are NOT willing to try if you are picky!) read more

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This chef owned delight should not be missed. Every single component, from the sherry to the espresso, was perfection. Exceptional service and an utterly gorgeous and creative setting. read more

The Grey. What a beautiful restaurant! It's an old greyhound station, the architecture is amazing. We started the night at the bar in front, listening to Marvin Gaye. The bartenders were mixologist, they were in their bag! Super professional and friendly. My wife set up some reservations and we met some friends here. Ordered the whole damn menu and a whole bunch of liquor as well. Menu changes with the season, shareable items are plentiful for a party of 4. Savannah has some great restaurants, this one is leading the pack. read more

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Delicious food with unique combinations presented beautifully. It's a well established restaurant deserving of its reputation as must dine in Savannah read more

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I have been wanting to go here for months (CA native) - in fact I insisted to my boss our quarterly meeting be in Savannah, for the hope to get the opportunity! Listening and watching Chef Bailey's story via Marriott Bonvoy - then continuing my interests to other platforms and research, I could not be more excited to have had a spot open up and experience such passion in culture, taste, smell and ambience. Andy was fantastic and made the best drinks - I had "Through the Grapevine" and "Wildflowers". I will say Wildflowers was exceptionally special to me. I also had a bold, rich and creamy Espresso Martini with dessert. I followed Andy's suggestion for "all water" - Tuna (fresh, zest, light) and Crawfish Etouffee (deep comfort, slightly sweet) were fantastic! Ate it all up! But I must say I was slightly hesitant on the Grouper originally - and the first two bites nearly knocked me off my stool in pleasure! I nearly teared up - absolutely perfect. Dessert I finished with the Buttermilk Chess Pie and previously stated Espresso Martini. I heavily recommend if you like a light zest and soft sweetness (think custard pie or crème brûlée). Congrats to everyone who has made and continues to make this place what it is - especially to Chef Bailey and a huge congrats to her & the team I can't wait to return! read more

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One of the top three meals I've had in my lifetime. The Grey had been on my bucket list for a long time and I'm happy to say we finally were able to make the trip + visit. The restaurant is in an old greyhound bus station and they've kept lots of the old elements in the decor within the restaurant. If you can, snag a seat at their horseshoe style bar as you'll get to connect with other diners who share your love for food! In terms of food they have two menus you can choose from each night and you can't make any substitutions but trust me you won't want to. We chose the 6 course menu and the highlight was the foie gras and grits topped with a homemade jam. I wanted to lick the plate (maybe I did). Trust me, this meal will be one of the best meals you've ever had. I'll hold this memory in my heart forever! read more

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It was raining yesterday morning & luckily we found this super cute place. This is an old Greyhound bus station turned into a restaurant. The menu was a little different & it took us a minute to figure out what we wanted. I had the Omelette which was perfect. The potato crostini was really good. The only thing that always puzzles me is why anyone would want salad greens with breakfast (just me I guess). My husband had the duck pastrami & he loved it. The ambience was pleasant for that time of day. We sat upfront in the bar area. They had live music in the back which was nice for 1:30 on a Sunday. Our server Francisco was very nice & attentive. I recommend giving them a try. I wish they were open today (Monday) so we could try the dinner menu but maybe next time. read more

The Grey - Duck Pastrami - New American Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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What an amazing restaurant in Savannah. The food, service and ambiance were simply amazing. I love the three course menu with a lot of variation in the options. read more

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Our first time dining at The Grey was delicious. Longer wait times for food/drinks but well worth it. Our server was attentive and kind, made us feel right at home. She told us about specific stories behind dishes, foods, etc. Aside from food & drinks, the atmosphere and design really adds to the energy of the restaurant. The civil rights history behind The Grey really creates a special space where Chef Bailey can shine in her own. Can't Everything we had was great, drinks included. I had no expectations going in and was very, very impressed. read more

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Wow. This place got full of itself. Jumped the shark. Overhyped. Walked in the door. No hostess. Walked to the bar in the middle. Sat down but got up to wash my hands. Walked past a woman and man as they were just standing at the back of the restaurant. They said "these guys just sat themselves". Washed my hands. Came back and we were relegated to the hostess stand. What bar/restaurant has reserved bar seating let alone the judgement? So many places in Savannah. Don't buy into the hype. Can't describe how pretentious these employees comments were. read more

My family is from Savannah so I am quite familiar with southern cuisine. My mother mentioned the Grey a few years ago and I thought it would be a great Mother's Day surprise. I was excited to get a reservation. We arrived just as they were opening. We looked at the menu and knew we would get the crab fritters. We try the crab cakes at every restaurant. Sadly, it was so disappointing. The crab fritters were dark (burnt tasting), oily, and bland (the sauce was ok). I doubt much crab was in the dish. It was more breading and over cooked. You might think that we have no taste but I noticed two other tables didn't eat the crab fritters after one bite. I explained to the waiter the issue and we were not charged. Trying to salvage the lunch I asked for the pastries. One was a cinnamon roll and another was a strawberry cake (I don't remember the actual names they gave the pastries). They were warm and something I could get a store. I hope this was an off day but I don't get to see my family often so I won't risk going back. I took mom to Bonefish Grill so she could have some seafood (much better!). read more

We wanted to like this restaurant after reading some negative reviews, but we LOVED it! And I mean LOVE LOVE LOVED it. We arrived a few minutes early and sat in the bar for excellent cocktails, then were seated in the bustling main dining room and started what turned out to be a fabulous meal. We eat lots of fresh oysters but the six we had last night were all clean and briny and delicious--the mignonette was perfect. We also had rice and beans, red rice balls, soft shell crabs, and scallops with pot likker, collards, and cornbread. Oh my! Every bite--and I do mean every one--was perfectly seasoned and amazing. At one point our terrific waitress Tracy apologized that the kitchen was running just a bit slow. We didn't care. The ambiance was fun and the food was worth it. We were too full for dessert but we enjoyed the hibiscus line thrills at the end of the meal. How fun! Who in the world were the few crabby folks who took issue with The Grey?! We would come back in a heartbeat and highly recommend it. read more

Incredible adaptive reuse of an old Greyhound station into a chic restaurant. The chicken dish was huge (three of us shared two, and we could have fed four) and delicious. Drinks were top notch. Service was attentive, helpful, and never rushed us. We had a fantastic time. My only "complaint" (and it wasn't an issue because I did find a great entree on the menu) was that with such a limited menu, quite a few items were potentially divisive (tartare, sweetbread, and pate all on the menu) a pickier eater may not find a dish that was satisfactory. read more

My husband took us here for our 10th wedding anniversary. We loved the ambiance and vibe of the entire place. We received an unexpected Happy anniversary greeting from the hostess as we checked and a hand written Happy anniversary card placed on our table making us feel like they went all out for the occasion. The food was incredible with so many unexpected flavors. And the service was spot on! Joel was the best and he made our night perfect! Thank you for letting us taste that insane food and sharing one of our special moments in what is now a special place to us! Bucket list read more