Overall rating: 4.6 Visiting from NYC Tucked in the Marriott next to the Jewel exhibit, super cool spot. I wish it wasn't so hidden but the place was very authentic. Items my friends and I ordered: - West African Wings: 4/5 just tasted like wings - flatbead: 5/5 really good There were a few other items I can't seem to remember. Food was good & service was great. read more

Baobab Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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I wanted to check this location out after visiting the geode museum in the JW Marriott hotel. For those who may not know, this restaurant is located inside of the JW Marriott hotel. For those who may not know, this restaurant is renowned for the one of a kind decor which showcases the culture, beauty, and diversity of the African continent and cultures woven throughout. I sat at the bar and enjoyed interacting with the staff and bartenders. For my meal, I ordered the African vegetable and dip sampler plate which was fresh and appetizing, as well as the lamb meatballs, which were very flavorful and feeling! The meals on the menu are small plates. One thing that I would like to see for this restaurant in the future is to have full plates on the menu. This will elevate the experience, I heard another patron mention this as well. It was special to dine here on Juneteenth. Cheers! read more

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This restaurant/bar is located inside the JW Marriott hotel. You're able to see both the beautiful and unique decorations in the hotel and the restaurant. The food was a bit expensive, but it was a nice experience trying some things you don't eat every day. We ordered the cheese board. I enjoyed one of the cheese on here. I got the nonalcoholic hibiscus cocktail. The chicken skewers were delicious and the meat was soft. The saboob chakalaka was good and the smoked brisket reminded me a little of the Korean bulgogi flavor. read more

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Like the atmosphere and artwork! Drinks are nice as well! Good place to visit when downtown!

Tom of restaurants and bars near the JW in Savannah. Wanted something real convenient and fast since I was staying there. Real neat spot with fast service. The food menu is small with appetizers and small plates. I ordered the West African wings and Lamb meatballs. They both were good. The wings had a nice sweet and sour flavor with good fry on the wings. The lamb meatballs were good as well, it arrived on a bed of guacamole and harissa. They were good, a little heat in the harissa and maybe touch of mint would have been a great add. Great service and place to drop in for a few drinks and finger food. read more

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Initial Review: I only had the chance to order some cocktails here while staying at the JW Marriott Savannah Plant, but they were good based on my experience there. The bar and restaurant are also really cool, with the African-themed interior, array of stuffed animal heads, and an enormous crocodile hanging over the bar where we enjoyed our drinks. If you enter from the lounge side, you can walk through the hallway that also comprises the wine cellar. It's very cool with the rock-like holes where they keep some of the wine. Service-wise, the bartenders were on point. They made great cocktails that we enjoyed before we retreated to our hotel room. They also made a nightcap for my wife to bring upstairs. read more

Drinks were basic, bartenders were friendly and chatty. Go here for the ambiance - the owner apparently likes to import all these real taxidermied animals and birds from Africa so it is a cool sight all around. You will see heads of an african elephant, zebra, wild boars, and even full sized ostriches. One that stood out is the 17-20(?) ft Nile crocodile hanging over the bar! It is also located adjacent to the JW hotel's museum which is a must see if you like paleontology, they have a ton of exhibits with gigantic crystals, geodes and life size fossils. read more

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Very friendly bar attendant. She explained drinks and made the perfect recommendation. The restaurant had a nice ambience and the drink was well prepared. read more

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Baobab Lounge is a true oddity and one of the most interesting cocktail lounges one can imagine. A safari themed, intimate space, full of animal heads, a stuffed ostrich in the center and plenty of horns and tusks. Part of the JW hotel's museum like vibe, this is a truly incredible establishment to enjoy a drink. There is one area where Baobab lounge can improve and it's the most foundational one: The Ice. The cocktails were filled with quick melting, standard machine ice that was just terrible. This lounge is at a level that they should be procuring laser cut ice cubes or at least breaking off large chunks from a block. Other than that, Baobab is one of the coolest experiences for a lounge not just in Savannah, but in the world. It integrates a truly unique theme, stocks a number of African gins and is one of those remarkable designs that is hard to imagine being real. read more

Baobab Lounge - Interior is incredible - Lounges Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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The ambiance and decor alone are enough to earn five stars at this hidden gem. Add in the handcrafted cocktails, and you've got a great spot for a night out. We had a wonderful time, though the wings weren't our favorite. They were cooked perfectly, but the peanut-forward flavor just wasn't for us. If you're looking for craft cocktails, great vibes, and a unique Savannah experience, put this place at the top of your list! read more

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This is ground inside the JW Marriott on River St, one of their 11 or 12 bars, counting outdoor ones. You can do a bar crawl just there! Our bartender was fabulous. They also have a small food menu, but we had reservations elsewhere. As for ambience, you're in the jungle, baby! If you don't like seeing the heads (and sometimes the whole thing) of wild animals don't go here. read more

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Still killing it! Hard to believe it's been a year since I was here, but it's still amazing. Had the lamb meatballs and fatoosh salad. Perfectly balanced dinner. Ray was incredible at the bar. Can't wait til the next time! read more

This place is something to see I guess. Well it would have been. If you've seen tik- tok reviews, that was it. Literally all the art and statues were in the 60 sec long video. That was the experience. Very limited menu for food and drinks definitely priced for tourists. What I found even more impressive was the walk through to view the JW Marriott's lobby exhibit. The dinosaurs and crystals were impressive. read more

Strolling River Street after a sunset cruise, we were looking for a spot to dine for a late dinner. I am so glad we spotted Baobab. To enter, you must first walk down a short flight of stairs. There I saw the most beautiful tribal African statues. Immediately when I walked in I began snapping photos. The atmosphere is absolutely stunning! Whoever curated the art did a wonderful job. After admiring the atmosphere, my friend and I grabbed seats at the bar. We enjoyed several small plates including chicken skewers, wings, dried beef and a short rib dish. I thoroughly enjoyed the handmade pita that accompanied the skewers, the pickled vegetables that accompanied the dried meat and the wings which had a delicious peanut flavor that reminded me of a few familiar African dishes. This experience was beautiful and the flavors were delicious. read more

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Four stars because I was struggling between three stars and five stars. This is part of the JW Marriott Powerplant entertainment/dining complex. The staff are phenomenal. Very accommodating and attentive. The cocktails and snacks aren't bad. No entrees, only small plates. I had the cheese plate, which was a pretty generous serving: three cheeses, apricot chutney, walnuts, grapes, Quince paste, and pita. It was 24 dollars, a little pricey, but not bad. They also have biltong (a south African dried cured meat). As well as hummus, wings, lamb meatballs, smoked brisket, pudding. There are beers, ales. I enjoyed several of the cocktails: Tamarind Martini (gin, passion fruit, fresh lemon juice, tamarind syrup); the oasis (del maguey mezcal, red bell pepper thyme shrub, agave, lime); Baobab daiquiri (plantation pineapple rum, cruzan banana rum, lime juice, Demerara syrup--a little too sweet for me); and a nice refreshing gin and tonic equivalent (Elephant in the room--gin, tonic, soda, lemongrass, pink peppercorn). The reason I debated rating three stars is because it really leans heavily on African stereotypes. It helped a little that one of the bar workers showed me a book that explained many of the pieces were made by African artists or artists of African heritage. But it's still a pretty hokey restaurant run by capitalists and white folk. So four stars it is. read more

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So glad I came by here walking through the beautiful JW Marriott. This is one of the most unique restaurants I've been to in Savannah. When you walk in, there's this sense of history like you're going back in time. The paintings, statues and decor was so cool and it gives a sense of place and an ode to African culture. It was hard to pick what to eat but I settled on the Saboob which was delicious! The brisket, with the sauce on the crispy pita accompanied with my tamarind martini was spectacular! It took a bit of time for someone to greet me but once we got there everything else was great. I can't wait to go back and try more! read more

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Me and a couple of my girlfriends were in Savannah for a concert at the Enmark Arena and this was our pre-concert food and drink spot! When you first walk in, it's like you are literally stepping into a Museum of African Culture! There were so many cool decor pieces all over the restaurant. The food was delicious but they only have small plate options so don't expect a large portion of food. We got several small plates and shared and had amazing drinks. This was the perfect spot to pregame before an amazing concert. It did get a little loud as the crowd grew but I definitely recommend trying this spot out. It's connected to the hotel so you have to pay attention to where the restaurant entrance is. The lamb meatballs were my fav. read more

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This bar is more like an experience with a very interesting and unique atmosphere! The waiter told us that the owner loves traveling to Africa and basically put his personal collectables on display for all of us to enjoy. There's so many things to look at, it was fun to admire the art and animals while we enjoyed our drinks. The cocktails were tasty & unique. We would definitely recommend trying out this fun spot right off River street. read more

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I loved this place! You need to check this place out when you are in Savannah. We came here just to get drinks because the drinks looked interesting, but then we saw the food menu and wanted to try out the food. We are so glad we did because the food here was so good! Everything we ordered was so flavorful and delicious. We got the lamb meatballs. They were so good! So flavorful and juicy. We also got the chicken kabob. They were so flavorful and the meat was tender and soft. It had a nice charred flavor on the outside. We also got the hummus and pita dish. The hummus was so silky and good! Their drinks were so good too! Service was great too! read more

This was our frist time here and we had an amazing time. The staff here are super friendly. The bar has an amazing feel and super laid back. The drinks here are amazing. The food is also amazing. read more

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We've frequent here a few times and all experiences have been great. During the day if you come through, take time to enjoy all African decor. My family has been a collector or art since before I was born so I can easily relate to many of the things I see dating back to my family's house. Located inside the JW you can entering through from the interior and get a great welcoming of beautiful tall decor. I'm a big fan of how it's setup (the tunnel especially) and the music complemented our vibe (Afrobeats baby). It's nice to see a real African Themed spot in the heart of Savannah and the ambiance is great. It's a great lounge and they have some authentic African dishes that are on great. We ordered a few items and my favorite was the Lamb Kebabs & the Bobotie Pies (similar to empanadas). It's a true lounge so only small plates... read more

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Stepped in to place a to-go order and was completely ignored by the entire wait staff. Multiple servers were standing around talking, not one person acknowledged me except one bartender who pushed a menu in front of me but never addressed me or asked if I wanted to order. After standing around for 10+ minutes, I walked out. read more

The cocktails were amazing!! I highly recommend the Tamarind Martini! Our bartender April was extremely knowledgeable and made excellent recommendations! The food was tasty, nice light bites to go with our cocktails. We had the wings, lamb meatballs and dips. It was a great experience and the artwork is stunning. Would definitely return! read more

One of my fave places in plant riverside this place is so classy and the drinks r so good a must stop when bar hopping downtown or stopping in the JW read more

Very cool bar! Somewhat of an unexpected gem that you wouldn't normally be aware of strolling down River St. We stumbled upon it checking out the geodes displayed in the expansive lobby of the JW Marriott. Drinks were a bit on the pricey side, but expected in this type of hotel bar. The Golden Ostrich was a good drink, and made for an overall good experience. read more

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No food for us. Drinks were expensive but very good! The atmosphere was like you are in Africa, so cool! All the animals make it a neat bar. Service was g Great at the bar. read more

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UNBELIEVABLE! One of my favorite bars. This has a door from the outside or you can take advantage of going inside through the JW Marriott. This is the closest we have been to Africa. The person that owns this, is a visionary. All of the things in here are museum quality. The history behind each animal and photo in the gallery is fascinating. I WOULD RECOMMEND read more

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If your tastebuds are feeling a bit adventurous, give this cool lounge a try! It's a great blend of cultural cuisines from the African continent and diaspora. Food, ambience and service are all excellent! Everything was delicious and I didn't really know what I was ordering because by reading the menu, nothing really sounded familiar lol but with some recommendations from our server, we clearly hit the jackpot because every dish was absolutely fantastic! We had the West African wings, lamb meatballs, saboob chakalaka and everything was a 10/10! This place is located inside of the JW Marriott on river street so the location is perfect too. read more

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What great ambience!! Loved the theme and the service was great!! Very tasty cocktails. read more

Baobab Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

If you're in savannah, Baobab is definitely worth checking out! The new Marriott hotel has added a lot of new fun places to check out on river street and Baobab is one of them. We saw an article about this place about a year ago and were so excited to finally try it when we went to savannah to visit family. It was worth the hype! The theme alone makes this place such a cool bar to check out! Everything was so detailed. Everywhere we looked, we noticed more and more cool things, including lights made out of antelope horns. I work with animals and am not huge on taxidermy, but I found Baobab tasteful and interesting. We each ordered a drink. I was super curious about what Baobab syrup tasted like and was unsure I'd I wanted a drink with it. Our server was amazing and brought me out a sample of it. It was a sweeter syrup that I really liked. The smoked drinks are really cool and have a fun presentation. Both our drinks were unqie and very enjoyable. The only thing I wish was different was more food options. It is a bar, so it only had light bites. We would have stayed longer if there was more fulling food. After walking around savannah all afternoon, we were quite hungry. read more

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Baobab is located in the JW Marriott and on our must visit list for every trip to Savannah. While a bit pricey, the atmosphere is unmatched in Savannah and the service is always great. Drinks are delicious (I highly recommend the Tamarind Martini) and my husband enjoys their Buffalo Trace old fashioned. Try it smoked -- it comes out in an awesome chamber and is just a fun experience. The wings are also pretty delicious, and the charcuterie is okay but I still get it most times. We visit on the weekends and there is always plenty of space, you can also enjoy your drinks in the lobby and look at all of the art. read more

Fantastic Savanna in Savannah! I mean love the ambiance , food and drinks. A lot of things to see while youre just chilling by the bar. We got the tamarind martini and the ruby drink and boy do these hit. Hummus was divine. I never thought of just roasting the chickpeas and adding it back as a different texture for a dip! read more

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I really recommend this place. Amazing and the bartender is awesome. Best drink best drink.!!!

The drinks are amazing the service was exceptional. Have not tried the food but will definitely be back

You need to call prior to make sure they are open. The last two times we went they closed early and turned us away. Great food if they are open though. read more

Located inside a hotel (but also has its own entrance), this was our favorite new spot in Savannah! We stopped in a couple of times within 24 hours because it was THAT GOOD! The ambiance is perfection, an African theme with Afrobeats playing...what a beautiful change in scenery. The decor alone will have you mesmerized. The drinks were fantastic, pictured here is the Savannah Dusk (10/10). And our favorite food item was the lamb kebabs; if they are on the menu then don't hesitate to order them. Service was good. We would definitely return to this lounge next time we are in Savannah. read more

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One of the most beautifully decorated restaurants I've been to! The details of the decor are beautiful. The staff was very friendly and patient. We loved the lamb meatballs and chicken wings. The cocktails were unique and delicious, we liked the tamarind martini and the mazagran (smoked bourbon cocktail). Great presentation as well. Definitely worth a stop for apps and drinks or dinner. read more

Great atmosphere, food and service in one of the nicest hotels we have stayed at in Savannah

Located in JW Marriott this was a great lounge. Decor is Safari like with animals on the wall. Didn't try the food only drinks . Server was great. Drinks were excellent. It was a nice crowd. read more

Baobab Lounge - Espresso Martini - Lounges Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Came in to try out the Spring menu. This salad is a superior culinary experience bite after bite!!! The lavender really sets it off nicely. This place never disappoints and the staff are always so friendly and lively. Thank Vonnie and Garett for the excellent service! read more

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