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    Baobab Lounge

    4.5 (134 reviews)
    ModerateLounges, African
    Closed • 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    BAOBAB LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    I cannot remember the names of the drinks but they were all delish!
    Tanya M.

    Love coming here whenever in town. The drinks are delicious, the ambiance is wonderful. The service left a little to be desired, but that could have been because there seemed to be 2 servers working two rooms. But the servers were great when we did see them. Would for sure recommend

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    Linda C.

    Where to start? The Baobab Lounge is a unique experience from the moment you approach the entrance and are greeted by life sized bronze statues of African warriors and royalty. And the interior is a visual explosion of amazing artwork, exotic animals and curated furnishings. And then - there's the food! My friends and I shared small plates: chickpea lentil hummus, West African wings and Chicken Chermoula. We enjoyed every bite of each dish! Of course you can enjoy wines and beer and classic cocktails, but the Signature Hand-crafted cocktails are to die for!! And watching April work her magic behind the bar is a show in itself. Watching April concoct eye-dazzling cocktails all the while chatting with customers, acknowledging incoming orders and providing exceptional service is phenomenal! We stumbled upon the Baobab Lounge and it was the highlight of our Savannah getaway. Looking forward to going back again - soon!!

    Yixin L.

    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.

    Entry from JW
    Bill A.

    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.

    Komal R.

    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.

    Interior is incredible
    Alex P.

    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.

    Hibiscus mocktail
    Latrisha D.

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

    Cat F.

    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.

    Sidra S.

    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!

    Chicken Wings
    Tracey W.

    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.

    Hunter S.

    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.

    Cocktail menu
    Nina C.

    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!

    Dina F.

    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.

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

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    April (bartender) was amazing!!! Food and museum was even more amazing! Will definitely return and definitely recommend visiting!!!

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

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