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While in Savannah for a bachelorette party, our group made a reservation at b Matthews for brunch. Our server, Mike, was definitely up for the assignment and took great care of our group. We started with a few coffees, mimosas, and bloody marys (presentation & taste were both 10/10, and get it spicy!). Our dairy free girl was so pumped that they had oat milk for her coffee. Our table of 12 tried a wide array of items on the menu, including the spicy jalapeño wrap, the lamp post, chicken n biscuit, ham and cheddar omelette, veggie hash, French toast, and the goat cheese & apple sandwich. The homemade turkey apple sausage was delicious!! Nothing but positive comments about the food and service for the rest of the day. Thank you Mike & b matthews for being a small part of our trip and hitting the mark!!
Came here to have breakfast before going to the horse carriage tour. Service was quick and attentive. Ambience is very unique, since it's a bar but also a breakfast and a seat down place. It's more of a rusty feel. We ordered a few different things. I had a vegetable scramble and was pretty tasty but a little too small. Bacon was good, so as French toast. They have a menu for children and our toddler enjoyed it. They offer some alcoholic drinks which we didn't order.
We have been to B. Matthew's more times than I can count, always for brunch, and it has been consistently fantastic. One of those places you recommend without thinking. So naturally, we decided to try it for dinner. This is where the phrase "stay in your lane" gently taps you on the shoulder. We started with the crab cakes, which arrived with confidence and left with regret. These were aggressively fishy and had the texture of a breakfast pancake that had dreams of being seafood. Not lump crab. Not delicate. Just... ocean forward. Neither of us liked them, and we tried. We really tried. Next up, the biscuits. At brunch, these things have charisma. At dinner, they were just... present. They took the edge off my hunger, which I appreciate on a human level, but the flavor was missing. The butter and jam also showed up emotionally unprepared. No sparkle. No joy. No brunch magic. At that point, we did what adults do when they realize the evening is not going to turn around. We paid the check, cut our losses, and went somewhere else for the main course. This is not a bad restaurant. This is a great brunch restaurant having an off night at dinner. I will absolutely be back. Just earlier in the day, with coffee, and with my expectations firmly seated where they belong.
The food at this restaurant is fabulous. The menu is very creative and everything that our table ordered was sooooo yummy. I had a banana espresso martini and a crab cake/ fried green tomato Benedict. The restaurant is located in a historical building and has been restored very well. If you can- make a reservation. We waited a good 35 minutes for a table for 4 on a Monday morning. The service was mediocre and we waited a very long time for the food to come out.
I haven't had a bad meal in Savannah and B. Matthew's didn't dissapoint. Tregg was our server and his suggestion of the fried green tomato crab cake Benny was on point. We sat outside because it was an hour wait but sitting under the live oaks and watching the world go by was great.
Long overdue review. I took my son here pre-Covid when I was on a work trip. Savannah has a lot of unique dining options in older commercial buildings that have been converted into cafes, hotels, restaurants and shops. I loved the aesthetics here. As for the food, we did breakfast, and it was a nice twist. Simple but decent! We have not been back to this spot since the 2019 stop, so apologize in advance for the old menu post.
Local review! There are so many good restaurants in Savannah, but every time I eat at B. Matthews I wonder why I don't dine here more often! I took my mom here for brunch on a Friday afternoon. They have a few tables outside so we went with that option. I had the omelette and potatoes. It was good! I ordered toast as well, which was super thick and yummy. My mom had the fried green tomato & crab cake benny-- now that's a photogenic dish! I instantly had to put a picture on instagram, ha! She said it tasted just as amazing as it looked.
Met some friends for dinner while in Savannah. Was very pleased with all aspects of this restaurant. The food was fresh, nicely presented and at proper temperature. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive to our groups needs. The ambience was warm & friendly. I would recommend checking out this establishment as I believe you'll have a great experience!
This was our first time here and the restaurant is super laid back and very well organized. The staff are super friendly, our waiter also gave amazing service and gave us some great advice on what to eat. The food was delicious served hot and seasoned to perfection. We will definitely be back.
Enjoyed my brunch experience here! The food was very fresh and the portion was perfect. I did ask for a substitute (fruit instead of potatoes) and unfortunately it didn't come out that way so I needed to wait for them to remake it. That aside, I would recommend this as a spot to try if you're looking for something with healthier options as well.
We've tried quite a few different breakfast places while visiting Savannah, and this morning dined at B Matthew's. The positives is that the restaurant ambience is very nice and our server was great. The only issue was that neither my wife nor I thought the food was outstanding. I had the classic breakfast and my wife had the avocado toast. The highlight for me was the biscuit which was excellent. Lots of great breakfast spots in Savannah and this place was ok, just not one of my favorites.
We were looking forward to this restaurant when planning our Savannah trip, however it did not sadly live up to expectations. The menu looked great and it is has nice decor and service. However the food was, overall, bland and just ok. For dinner we ordered the classic Caesar and added salmon. We love medium rare salmon but this was almost raw in the middle and therefore we didn't finish the whole piece. The salad was fine as you can't really mess up a Caesar but the salmon was unseasoned and undercooked. We also ordered the semolina gnocchi and added shrimp for $8. It looked like a beautiful plate when it came out but had zero flavor. I added salt and pepper to help which I rarely do at restaurants. I don't even feel you should have salt and pepper on the table as the food should be seasoned well enough by the kitchen. Now the added shrimp were quite frankly a joke. If you look at the picture you cannot see them. For $8 I got 6 small over cooked curled up shrimp that were barely visible. I expected a nice size portion of shrimp. Overall the service was friendly and it has in theory a good menu, but this was just unseasoned and plain. Our whole party left and just kind of said "meh"
B Matthew's was very accommodating for our large party. We had a large bachelorette party and they were one of the few places that would take us and separate checks. Our waiter was extremely kind and attentive. I believe everyone enjoyed their food. The only complaints we had was the that the cheese plate was underwhelming and there were strange toppings on the grits. The tomatoes were just extremely off putting to us but of course you can always take them off.
Food was incredible here. We started with signature cocktails - Peachtree Street and Georgia Peach Old Fashioned. Great combos and appropriate to the state of Georgia. Appetizers were biscuits and crispy Brussels sprouts which were the best I have ever had with perfect crispness and unique flavors of pesto, bacon and Parmesan. The seasonal risotto and shrimp and grits were also delicious but hard to follow those appetizers. Small cozy location with attentive service. We will be back! read more
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Carey F.
See you next time, Kathy! Thanks!
11 months ago
3 years ago
B. Matthews is one of my ultimate breakfast spots in Savannah. The ambiance is great, whether you dine indoors or street side. You get a side view of Bay Street, nice for soaking up some sun and people watching, when dining outside. Service is great, all of our food came out in great timing, as well as our cocktails. Notable mentions: The potatoes where crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. The turkey sausage is made on site, and super delicious. The biscuits are amazing! The cheese grits with the onions and tomatoes on top are perfectly creamy. The fried green tomatoes are all that! The cocktails are dynamite! read more
5 months ago
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Carey F.
Is there any other way???? Thanks for stopping in to see us!
3 years ago
Nice casual spot for breakfast or lunch! Seated right away - friendly service - good food. Hubby had the avocado toast with blackened salmon and he devoured it! My scramble bowl was loaded with crispy tators, onions, peppers, and mushrooms! It was only about a 7 min walk from our Airbnb so convenient too! read more
Came here for a large group dinner! We had reservations beforehand so we were seated pretty quickly. The server did a pretty good job with the big group. We were all able to pay for our meals separately. I ordered the catch of the day which was swordfish. The fish was cooked perfectly! The veggies that came with it were a little disappointing. They tasted like they were just frozen veggies and the sauce was a little salty. But the fish was delicious and it was a fair price ~$28. The drinks were good and a normal price ~$13 for a cocktail. Overall a nice meal that was able to seat a big group. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Yes yes yes. This was my first stop after landing in Savannah and no other restaurant has been able to compete with the yummy fried green tomatoes from B Matthews. Friends were in love with the bloody Mary's and my white sangria special was great too. But the real star of the show for me was the southern fried chicken in a biscuit with gravy and pimento cheese. Seriously, one of the highlights from the whole trip. read more
The Mr. and I had breakfast here on our last day together in Savannah. He ordered the shrimp and grits + a Bloody Mary. I took a sip and they didn't scrimp on the alcohol on that one. He enjoyed both very much. I had coffee and the 'lamp post' which had more food then I could eat. 2 eggs, bacon (3 big pieces), fried potatoes, a biscuit, and grits. I ate what I could, the Mr. ate some too, and we still left some food on my plate. I really enjoyed the grits. I liked the way they had butter, cheese, and green onions. I love anything with green onions. Our server was efficient and the atmosphere was pleasant. This is a solid choice for brunch or dinner. read more
1 year ago
I wanted to love this place. Cute historic building, right next to our hotel, and a cozy vibe inside. The menu looked amazing (lots of GF and vegan options), reviews were highly rated, and we couldn't wait to try it for ourselves. The hostess was lovely; friendly and upbeat. Our server wasn't rude but might have been a robot; diving right into the evenings specials without pleasantries or any warmth. We thought, maybe she's new. We saw incredible looking entrees and desserts coming out of the kitchen so we tried to just focus on the food. We ordered the biscuits with the butter and berry jam. The most delicious thing we had! We ordered cocktails and they tasted watered down. I don't know how you water down an old fashion but it was like drinking bourbon flavored water. Then we ordered entrees and they were meh. The ragu lacked complexity and again tasted watered down; the sauce looked thinned out. The risotto had ok flavor but it was runny and the rice wasn't completely finished. There were also "slices" of uncooked garlic (that I thought were almonds until I bit into it). Seems like it was an afterthought. The salmon was cooked well but nothing stood out about the flavor. Overall the service, food and drinks were unseasoned, bland and lacked depth for us. I hope they were just having an off night and other people have a better experience. We hate to leave a bad review for a place that has so much potential. Best of luck. read more
6 months ago
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Carey F.
Wow! Thanks, Alex!!
Space is very cute, with exposed brick and industrial feel. Well lit and not too busy at brunch - we had no wait! Food was decent, the texas omelette was very good and tasted similar to a philly cheese steak. The chicken biscuit with pimento cheese was okay, the biscuit was very dry though. Potatoes were well seasoned. They have a great cocktail menu for brunch as well, I had a delicious bloody mary and my partner a "whiskey before breakfast" which was yummy too. Our waitress was nice as well, however, it felt quite rushed. 7.5/10 Overall. read more
4 years ago
This place was nice! The service was good and our waiter was very nice. The inside was pretty and just gave a very casual vibe. For the food, I loved all of it. The only problem is that my friend food and my food came out room temperature. We did wish it was hotter. We both got a chicken sandwich. I did not get the cheese and gravy on top. I substituted it for jelly on the side. I did prefer it instead of the gravy on top. I was not a fan of the gravy. Over the chicken was really good on the biscuit... or bread. I can't remember what it was. The grits were very lumpy, but I love my grits like that.. and any other way haha, my friend was not a fan. She likes hers very smooth. The mimosas were so good too! Overall I'd definitely go back. read more
4 years ago
Cool restaurant in downtown Savannah! Visited this for NYE and was able to make a reservation on open table last minute. They did not have a set menu which I appreciated. I ordered the full size b salad and opted for ranch dressing and removed the bacon. The salad was delicious and very large for 14$. Despite making a reservation they seated us in the bar area which was a bit of a disappointment since our server was also a bartender which left us with basically server-less. We had to ask other servers passing by for our check and to place the order. read more
When I say one of the BEST shrimp and grits I've had, and I've had quite few I'm not over exaggerating! Literally bowl liking greatness! Wish I had more, honestly! We had to wait a little bit but worth the wait, and had to find street parking. The ambiance felt very Savannah and it was just right! This place is a winner! Would recommend! read more
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This place is delicious! Be prepared for a wait if you're brunchin over the weekend. We arrived around 11, but added our name to the waitlist around 10am. Service was amazing! We were able to add substitutions and alter our meals the way we wanted with no issue (we had some vegetarians in our party). The food was so good! And the carafe of mimosa was perfect for the four of us. Be mindful of parking, this is in the quieter end of Bay Street, but it can still be busy! I can definitely see myself going back and trying more food. Nobody in my party had any complaints! read more
1 year ago
Client lunch. Great place to wow clients or out of town guests! Everything was delicious and hit all the southern points - crab, fried green tomato, biscuit, potatoes, bacon, and so much more. read more
Fantastic atmosphere in historic Savannah. Had breakfast early the Sunday after Thanksgiving. It was a slow morning at Matthews. The three of us had a combination of eggs, pancakes, bacon, grits, and French toast. Get the grits with cheddar, chives, and tomatoes. Service is terrific, a full bar, and outdoor seating available. read more
This restaurant came so highly recommended and we were not impressed. Our server only had 3 tables and he was too busy flirting with a big table of girls to fill our water glasses during the entire meal. Meal was decent, but not exceptional. Shrimp and grits were so runny they were served with a spoon. It was like shrimp and malt-o-meal. The shrimp themselves were good but the grits left something to seriously be desired. The crab cakes were mushy and tasteless. They seem to be prepacked and frozen. They were also out of 3 menu items, one of which we wanted so that stinks. When the bill finally came the server selected his own tip on the hand-held POS device. Umm.... No. That's not how it works. I get to pick it. Needless to say it wasn't the experience everyone talked it up to be. Thankfully it wasn't bad, but we won't be back. read more
2 years ago
We were greeted exceptionally by a lovely hostess, and were promptly seated at our reservation time. Our waitress was lovely and gave us good recommendations. We ordered a local vodka for our mixed drinks and it was delicious! The green tomatoes and the tortellini were a 10 out of 10. The flavors were unique and we almost ordered it again. For our entrées, we got the short rib which paired well with the collard greens and sweet potato, as well as the local market fish, which is a swordfish. Overall, the ambience, hospitality, and cuisine were amazing and we would definitely recommend this for anyone who is visiting Savannah! read more
A nice place for breakfast/brunch in Savannah's historic district. If you like old buildings the dining space might be as good (or better) than the menu. There is a lot to look at in the details of this old southern home turned dining establishment. Our server (AJ) was great, making sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our breakfasts. I had The Lamppost and substituted fruit for grits (sorry, this northern girl just doesn't get the love of grits) My eggs were cooked perfectly, the potatoes were very good and you could tell the biscuit was homemade. My husband had the Fried Green Tomato Crab Benedict, which he said was also very good. If you are in Savannah, check them out. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
On our way out of town, we wanted one last breakfast stop... my hubby and I found B Matthews Eatery and on looks the place is very nice. I really love red brick walls inside the restaurant and the bar was on the smaller side but very nice looking too. And of course the menu looked pretty good too so we took a table. I had their French Toast which is made with challah bread. We use challah bread to make french toast at home but I think mine was better. It come with a berry preserve (which was very good but I don't really use on french toast). It also came with bacon. My husband got their Lumberjack Omelette which he said was pretty good; he didn't leave any leftovers so it must've been good. I'd give it another try; maybe next time I will try their lunch items that did sound good on the menu (Shrimp 'N Grits or the Apple Pecan Chicken Sandwich). read more
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Carey F.
Michael, I'm sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy your meal with us. I…
A late morning brunch. Charming restaurant with a nice mellow feel. Prompt and friendly service. Decided on the Bay Street Scramble and it only took a few minutes to show up. Lovely fresh ingredients, and a nice biscuit included. I wish they served the biscuit on the side however, easier to slice and enjoy. Food was great. Service was exceptional. Thanks AJ! Will be back to try some more delightful offerings. read more
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Carey F.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are delighted that you…
The brunch we had at B Matthew's Eatery was hands down the best meal we ate in Savannah. I will warn you there will be a wait (as there seems to be everywhere in Savannah) but it wasn't too long (about 45 mins) and the time passed fairly quickly. My table decided to split the crab cake benedict, the fried chicken sandwich, and the brussels sprouts. The chicken sandwich was just okay in my opinion, and the grits that came with it were actually very bland, but the crab cake benedict and the brussels sprouts were both amazing. The crab cake was flaky and was perched atop a fried green tomato and a perfectly baked biscuit. I think there may have also been pimento cheese involved? I can't remember but what I do remember is that this was probably the best benedict I've had and if I lived in Savannah I'd for sure be back in a heartbeat. read more
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Carey F.
Come back and see us anytime, Sarah!
Quaint spot right on Bay St. We were greeted by friendly staff and Nathaniel was an excellent server. Nice choice of beer, wine and spirits. I had the salmon which was cooked exactly how I wanted and my friend had the chicken pot pie. Both very tasty and filling. Nathaniel said they are a good brunch place too. read more
3 years ago
Came here for breakfast last weekend while in Savannah. Def recommend getting a reservation this place was pretty busy. Very cool southern home style vibe made our breakfast experience welcoming. Our waitress greeted us quickly, told us about specials, gave great recommendations on the menu, and was very tentative to us. Started off with the Hot Mary bloody and my wife got a mimosa. For our main courses my wife ordered the Classic Breakfast and I got the Fried Green Tomato & Crab Cake Benny. Her biscuits with the homemade gravy was very good but the benedict stole the show for me it was so full of flavor and very delicious. I definitely recommend this if you come here for breakfast or brunch. Overall awesome spot and I will definitely come back and visit next time I come to town. read more
This was a new restaurant for us in Savannah, and a solid brunch it was! The location is great as it's just across from the river walk. We walked in with no reservation and got the last table available, so I would recommend a reservation if you are in a time crunch- it was pretty busy! We ordered some brunch cocktails and they were quite good and refreshing. I do wish they had a larger beer selection, but they do have several local beers available. I ordered a mule of some sort (it was a special that day and I forgot what they called it) and it was a great way to escape the 107 heat index that day and was beautifully presented. I ordered the breakfast T.A.B.L.E. sandwich (tomato, avocado, bacon, lettuce, egg) sandwich. The sandwich itself was pretty good- I did forget there was avocado on there because it was a very thin layer and would have added some depth to the sandwich if there was more of the spread. I don't like tomatoes, but I feel like that would add some heartiness to the sandwich if that's up your alley. My husband ordered the Chicken N' Biscuit which had pimento cheese and gravy on it. It was solid as well, but neither one of these blew us out of the water. I will say that the sides were our favorite part of the meal. We ordered the cheese grits and collards, and both were home runs. The service was impressive, especially with how busy it was. Our server was very attentive and super friendly. Our food and drinks came out quickly and we didn't feel rushed at all. I think we would try this place again as there were a few other things that looked great both on the brunch and lunch menus. Worth a stop on a hot Savannah day! read more
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Thanks, Briana. We hope to see you both again soon!
We had a wonderful dinner last night. The three of us all loved our entrees and our appetizer. Service was great too. Possibly the best meal we had the entire week - definitely the best priced meal! We'll definitely be back! read more
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325 E Bay St
Savannah, GA 31401
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How large a group can you accommodate and what is the best time ? I have a group coming in on the 26-30th, and we could be anywhere from 15-31 people.
Are there any non-pork substitutes for red-eye gravy/Tasso ham for the shrimp & grits entree?
Yes! We have a fabulous mushroom gravy that’s great with our shrimp & grits or biscuits & gravy.
Do they take brunch reservations?
Yes , we reserved a brunch party there for a bachelorette trip
I see a lot of reviews for breakfast but how is it for dinner? menu item recommendations?
Their kale salad I legit would eat daily if I could! I went two nights in a row!
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