My coworker and I loved coming to this place. However our last visit wasn't so great. I had a crab cake sandwich, which I had ordered previously and it was delicious. This time it was bland and just not good. The lettuce on my sandwich was also brown and wilted. Having previously gotten food poisoning from lettuce at another restaurant, I am very cautious about funky looking lettuce. I removed the lettuce and left it laid out on a napkin on the table. Our server did not mention it when she checked on us (she was also the owner) and when I was finished, I placed the piece of lettuce back on my plate in plain view... still no mention of it. If I would have reviewed prior to this experience I would have given 4 stars as everything had been fairly great up to this point. The last experience deducts a star down to 3... I'll likely give it another shot as I feel like maybe it was just an off day. read more

This is a quaint little spot that is off the tourist beaten track! We were suggested to come here by our bed & breakfast host as we were staying in the area. So we took our bicycles and found this tucked away restaurant! I had the delicious Southern omelette with green tomatoes, cheese and chicken (substituted it for the bacon) and hubby got the huevos rancheros that came in a fried shell which I've never seen before. We had to time this right on a Sunday because they close at 2pm and we knew if they closed we'd have to go to Tubby's down the street. Which we heard was also good but that Tortuga's was better. Service was great. After lunch we found across the street a cute little boardwalk where we soaked in the sun's rays for a while before getting back on our bikes. read more

Tortuga's Island Grille - Huevos rancheros - Southern Near Me - Thunderbolt, Georgia

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This place was tucked away with a unique and delicious menu. Our Air B & B host recommended it for breakfast and I'm so glad we tried it. I love unusual breakfast spots. When you are in the area check it out! read more

Awesome, friendly service! The food was amazing! We had two different jerk chicken sandwiches. Savory, crispy homemade potato chips!

Tortuga's Island Grille is a hidden gem. The food is always excellent. I mean really, really good. I had the 1/2 lb fried shrimp appetizer. (They are so good that I have left downtown, historic Savannah, driven to Thunderbolt and gotten a double order to go before leaving town.) The blacked shrimp pasta from last night was some of the best food I've had in ages. The service is very attentive. No. They are not in the historic district where every restaurant seems to want to get a many diners in and out as quickly as possible. Do yourself a favor. Eat at a truly local restaurant. read more

My husband persuaded me to give Tortugas another chance. They were incredibly busy but service was on point. Food was delicious. Potatoes,eggs, and bacon were well-cooked and chocolate chip pancake was heavenly. Enough food for four of us (there was two of and we made a pretty good dent lol). Long story short, I'm glad we gave them another try. UPDATE: fast forward to 2018 and we've eaten there three times in two months. While most menu items are delicious, I come for the huevos rancheros. Other standouts: the biscuits, the pancakes, the grits, the scrambles, the omelets... Long story short, it's been a tumultuous relationship between me and Tortuga's, but I'm home to stay. My go-to weekend breakfast. read more

Great brunch spot for the Thunderbolt locals. The menu is interesting and unique while at the same time keeping with those familiar southern staples that we all love. Today for brunch I ordered the Big Breakfast Plate which was a great portion size and left me feeling satisfied but not overly full. The French Toast was my favorite part of the meal. I am so glad that I didn't get the full order because it would have been more sugary sweetness that I needed, but the side portion was the perfect treat! The eggs were cooked perfect and the sausage has a great homemade taste to it. 10 dollars for 2 eggs, sausage, potatoes, French toast, and a biscuit is hard to beat. Only downfall, which is why I didn't give the full 5 star rating, is the absence of a liquor license and the size of the restaurant. Everyone loves a Bloody Mary with brunch, come on Tortuga's! Make sure to get their early on brunch days because it does tend to get crowded. Stay Savy read more

Tortuga's Island Grille - Big Breakfast Plate. So yummy! The eggs were cooked perfectly and the biscuit was light and fluffy. - Southern Near Me - Thunderbolt, Georgia

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So good! Not sure how I have lived in Savannah and only been here once so far, but our brunch was really great! Cozy and friendly atmosphere with outside seating and dog friendly! We will be back! read more

I used to drive by this place frequently and would glance over at it as I passed trying to figure out what it was. I mean, a restaurant? that what the sign says, but from my car, to me it looked like maybe a sandwich shop that some one gave up on building half way through? After hearing more then once from some friends that had been there that the food was quite good, I made a mental note to stop in and get a sandwich or something the next time I was passing by. I was apprehensive when I did stop, as having never been there before I did not know what to expect, and going inside, initially did not make things any clearer. When I walked in I was cheerfully greeted and told to sit anywhere I liked. The waitress brought the menus and explained the specials and I recall actually thinking to myself, OK, so not a deli then. I am a massive steak snob and immediately zeroed in on the blackened rib eye with blue cheese on the specials menu and my wife the spinach salad and fish du jour. The food arrived and MIND BLOWN! My steak was tender, the perfect temperature, blackened beautifully and with the addition of the melted blue cheese on top, I could not get it in my mouth fast enough! I was so into this steak that my wife had stopped eating and grabbed my arm to draw my attention because, without thinking I was apparently moaning suggestively with my eyes closed as I was chewing. I can say with all honesty that this was, in fact, the single best steak I have had in Savannah ever! Being a steak snob, over the last 8 years, I have sought out restaurants that serve steak specifically regardless of price, searching for the sweet taste of culinary bliss and have been disappointed more times then I can count. I love this steak so much that I now go out of my way to go there for dinner. Often I order a second steak to take home to have for lunch the next day as well, seriously! Oh, I almost forgot to say, my wife really liked her food too. read more

I live right down the street from this place and have only been once. I went on Friday night and it is now my new favorite place!! The ambiance is fun. It's not stuffy, and could be sexy if you wanted it to be. I went with my best friend. We started with our own bottle of wine because we don't agree. I requested the house and loved every drop of it that I drank there.... I did not finish the bottle and was allowed to take the rest with me. We enjoyed tender green fried tomatoes. Sliced thin, with a thin coating and delicious sauce over it. My blackened shrimp pasta was amazing. THe shrimp was seasoned perfectly. I loved that the dish was loaded with veggies... especially the delicate mushrooms. The serving lasted two meals. The garlic bread included was perfect. Let me assure you that the service was perfect. I highly recommend this restaurant and would return anytime someone asked me to go. read more

Tortuga's Island Grille - Southern Near Me - Thunderbolt, Georgia

Quite simply the best food I've had in a VERY long time - like years. I had the baconator scramble with potatoes and a biscuit. Needed NOTHING. No salt, no pepper. Absolutely delicious - all of it. And gracious, kind service. Will definitely be back! read more

Not usually a big breakfast fan, but this place blew me away. I had the big breakfast with eggs, chipotle gouda grits, bacon, biscuit, and French toast. The French toast was incredible with a praline sauce on top and is shown in the picture attached. The coffee and the service was as good as the food, so we'll definitely be back soon! read more

Tortuga's Island Grille - Southern Near Me - Thunderbolt, Georgia

The audacity! Waitress stole tip money on top of the cash tip that I left for my TO GO order. The food was decent even though half of the items on the menu were not available. They may as well go out of business with all of this drama. My first and last time coming here. read more

Saturday brunch. The crab cakes were so good. The French toast was a bit disappointing but overall, I would go back again and again...... read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. My husband picked me up after a very busy Saturday morning for brunch. I came in extremely hungry and a bit impatient. The friendliness of their staff and prompt service put me at ease immediately! The Andouille Sausage Scramble was delicious! I like spicy and it did not disappoint. Then there were the grits! They were the best I've ever tasted(I am attempting to duplicate them at home)! They were stone milled grits cooked to creamy consistency and covered with a sharp cheddar and then baked to a golden brown. I can't do them justice with a description. They are a must taste! I definitely recommend a visit and I will be returning soon also! read more

This has by far been the best food I've had in Savannah (I am here for work and have been here 5 days). The service was terrific and the food was really spectacular. Everything we ordered was so fresh. The food presentation was great as well. I recommend trying this place out! read more

Food is great and service is even better. Love this place. Delicious. Grits are off the wall good. Brought by a local friend. Everything is to die for. We won't leave Savannah without going to Tortuga's at least once. After my friend brought us here, when we came back we took my Dad too. What a great time we had! Very yummy. Simple place. Not fancy but very reasonable, very delicious, very relaxed and down to Earth. Great breakfast on the way to Tybee! read more

Amazing food and amazing service every single time!!!! Perfect spot for Brunch!! We will be back!!

Went a few times for breakfast and really liked it. A little pricey for typical breakfast food. Open and bright with nice staff.

A fabulous *Local* place to eat! As a vegetarian,sometimes it's hard to find a place to grab a bite with friends. Since it is Locally owned and operated all you have to do is ask the chef. Craig is more than happy to accommodate to make vegetarian dishes, while never disappointing in flavor! Make sure to try the Bread Pudding as well. read more

On the way to Tybee Island from celebrating our anniversary in Savannah, this little spot out of the way was a perfect breakfast stop. After avoiding a bad breakfast experience thanks to the reviews on my yelping friends, we decided to roll the dice on this place given it was on our way. The service was helpful and friendly. The decor is nothing fancy, just a very casual neighborhood joint. Coffee comes in random coffee mugs like you would get in a rental beach house. Amy just loved that homey touch. We both got the "big breakfast". Sausage patty was homemade with lots of fennel. Egg was perfect. Grits were good, but the biscuit was the best. It really hit the spot. A couple of suggestions to improve the experience. Use real maple syrup. I know the packets are convenient but they suck. Find out what is in the potatoes that give the strange metallic after taste. read more

The burger was legit! It's huge and very flavorful. Dogs are welcome out front. Our waitress was attentive and answered all of our questions honestly. I wasn't a huge fan of Savannah but this stop was definitely a highlight from our trip. If you're in the area don't let the Location put you off. The food is worth it. read more

After our dreaded attempt at getting dinner at another establishment, we decided to look for another place to eat and stumbled across this place by chance. And I have to say, I was not disappointed. The food here was excellent, the service was top notch and our waitress was very friendly . So if you want to eat at a great place that's very quiet, I'd recommend Tortugas read more

Tortuga's Island Grille - Southern Near Me - Thunderbolt, Georgia

I am not trying to make this a scathing review and in all fairness walking into this restaraunt was our second choice since Tubbys was packed.... Food was a bit over priced but moderate quality and the environment was very quite. Where my complaint comes in is at my burger, I asked for medium rare and came out almost raw. Asked politely to have it cooked a bit more got a dirty look and they cooked one half of it and left the other raw.... One and done for this place. read more

Tortuga's Island Grille - Medium raw - Southern Near Me - Thunderbolt, Georgia

Pros: There was an outdoor table available on a Saturday night at 8. They brought our dog a big clean bowl of water. They served our beers with coozies. Cons: They didn't have the Cuban sandwich I wanted, so I ordered the shrimp panini with coleslaw which was rather disappointing but edible. The worse offense was that they cooked my boyfriend's steak well done when he requested it medium rare. Ruined a perfectly good steak. They didn't charge us for it at least, considering he could only eat a few bites. read more

Really good food. Great friendly locals spot. Give them a try. Crab cakes are as good as anywhere!!! read more

Tortuga's Island Grille - Local art work throughout! - Southern Near Me - Thunderbolt, Georgia

Have had lunch at Tortuga's on several occasions, and while a bit pricey, the food is always good. Tonight I had dinner there for the first time, and have no complaints, other than being a bit pricey yet again. Had the seafood creole, and it was very filling, a bit spicy, and good taste. However, if I get it again, I may ask to have it without the Caribbean rice, as it not needed in my opinion, and may actually detract from this dish. As for service, it was excellent. Admittedly, I arrived fairly early, and the 4 waitresses had little to do initially. But as more people arrived, the service remained excellent. read more

We love looking for new places to have Sunday Brunch, places that are highly recommended, yet there isn't hour long waits to get in. Came across this listing today, saw the menu and said "that's the one!!" So off we headed! It was a toss up for me between the French toast with the yummy drizzle.. Or the Caribbean Jerk Chicken Sandwich ... Mmmumummm I went for the jerk chicken with fresh spinach goats cheese and raspberry sauce on a Kaiser roll.. The spicy was wonderful with the cheese and sweet sauce. Was definitely worth trying. read more

Clean, cute, great art! Disappointed with my shrimp. For *Market Price* shrimp I expect it to be deveined! It reminded me of the frozen bag you get from Indonesia. Just a bit more effort from the kitchen and this review would be a lot different. Was going to bring the shrimp home, but No! That's why we go out to eat. Pamper us! That's what we pay for. I don't want to eat shrimp poo! read more

A nice little hole in the wall place in Savannah! We sat outside (which was kind of weird...it was literally in the parking lot), but the weather was so beautiful we didn't care. Two of us got the special - blackened snapper on Texas toast with some mayo aioli I believe. It was pretty good but the snapper was a little chewy. Their fries were awesome though. My coworker's homemade chips were apparently "just okay". I kind of wish I'd gotten something off the regular menu just to see how good this place is on a regular basis. I was pretty disappointed because everything sounded so good and I was starving. I will go back to try some more of their items, but overall if I could give it 3.5 stars I would. read more

Great breakfast/brunch. They open at 10:00am. Everything is always fresh. The big breakfast will stay with you until dinner. I have been there about 10 times for breakfast. Service and food can't be beat. The biscuit and cheese grits are a must. read more

Tortuga's Island Grille - Cheese grits being consumed - Southern Near Me - Thunderbolt, Georgia

Everything is amazing here! The prices are pretty reasonable and their Sunday brunch is to die for! Nice to just sit outside under an umbrella and enjoy the food with friends. I even bring my dog to sit outside with me sometimes. A hidden gem totally worth it. read more

Pretty sure everything is excellent. The French toast is so freaking good I can't even..... Dad had the What?!.... A crab cake/egg dish on spinach. I'm not a crab cake fan, but I had a bite and it was pretty tasty. (very fluffy, too) Hubby and I had the big breakfast, and it is big! (I may have to roll out to the car) Munchkin had a burger as big as her face. Cute little place, friendly staff (I'm guessing family run) Will definitely visit again. read more

Great Sunday Brunch!! We had the Sharknado #1 & #2 as well as the shrimp panini and Jimmy Lou's Chicken sandwich. All were fantastic! Great little place. Glad to stumble upon it! Great job guys. read more

We have never been disappointed in our food and have visited so many times. The aw service is the service I have always found the staff nice enough but not over accommodating. read more

Tortuga's is the better dining location on the block. Clean, quiet, good food, just what you need. The proprietors are from Maryland so the crab cakes are the best in the area. The do serve beer and wine, champagne is an option for a mimosa. read more

EVERYTHING is absolutely delicious. Especially the homemade sausage! We stayed in Savannah with 11 people and they all raves about their food. Half of us ate here the next day and we were devastated that they are closed Monday & Tuesday because we wanted to eat here EVERYDAY! The service also matches the food, everyone was so kind and the owner even came out to greet our table. Love this place, will go back when we visit again! read more

Our server had never heard of a Cubano before, which should have been our first warning sign for a supposed Caribbean grille. The artwork was most assuredly carib, but the music and and attitude was poor white low country. The price wasn't... wow. I had a more affordable meal at olde pink house. They were listed as 2$ but it was $26 for shrimp n grits. Riddle me that. Our server didn't want us to be there... she served the guy who came in after us first. That was a New York move. I still tipped ya lady, but it was a southern hospitality thing, just like two stars instead of one. Because the cook at least pulled his weight. The food's not bad. read more

This chef at this restaurant is the owner. He is a darn good cook and you will be very happy eating here.

Tortugas is a VERY local, off the beaten path, perfect for a solo traveler type of place. I ordered a Bloody Mary, the crab cake benedict, and chipotle gouda grits. The service was fast and friendly. The food was STELLAR. The owner is from Maryland and is renowned for his crab cakes - they were of the perfect consistency and traditionally seasoned. I asked for my poached egg medium and they nailed it. The Gouda grits were of a thick consistency and spicier than expected - loved them! This is the perfect place for a comfortable solo brunch. Not fancy, loud, or touristy! read more