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    Broken Keel

    3.7 (154 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    A decent cocktail stop with patio seats overlooking the river. We heard the music and went upstairs. Service was a bit awkward as we weren't sure who to flag down for an order as any servers seemed like they were avoiding us instead of finding us a seat and menu etc. We got it worked out. Drinks were satisfying. CritDicks

    Side salad (forgot the pic of my cheeseburger!)
    Amanda B.

    Ate here several times while staying upstairs, and each time we tried something different and really enjoyed everything. My husband really liked the oatmeal for breakfast, as it featured fresh fruit. We both loved the cheeseburgers --cooked to perfection and juicy. Staff were very friendly and very nice; great view of the river if you eat outside. We'd definitely go back!

    Great drinks !

    Anna was great! She Made great suggestions and gave wonder customer service!!! The spicy margarita was the perfect amount of spice and very tasty. The ambiance was great , too! We will be back .

    Surf-'N'-Turf Burger
    Kelly W.

    We had an ok experience at Broken Keel. It started out good and then somehow our order got lost in the kitchen or it was never entered into the system. Our server let us know and we were playing a game so we didn't really notice how long it was taking for our food to come out. Once he told us it still took almost another 30 minutes. During our visit it rained multiple times and the weather started to cool off. We asked for the heaters (above our heads) to be turned on and the manager offered to turn them on and bring us blankets. We waited and waited and had to ask again for this to actually happen. We also asked for something to munch on since our food was taking so long. They brought chips and salsa which was great but in our opinion that should have come as soon as they realized our order was lost. Once our food arrived we enjoyed it but we were so ready to leave and our stay just kept getting drawn out. We had to track down our server to get our check and we got 10% off our bill. We felt like that was pretty measly considering what happened. We ended up being at the restaurant for almost three hours. The atmosphere is great and the food was good but unfortunately our experience wasn't the best. We'll probably skip it next time we're in town.

    Breakfast on the smallest plate possible
    Erika B.

    Breakfast was not great. Our server disappeared and the food was served on the smallest plate possible. The hash browns were terribly greasy. The bar was fine. Nice music outside and games to play on the bar.

    Craig L.

    First time in Savannah. Staying at River Street Inn. This seafood place is located in the hotel. It definitely achieves the nautical theme with ease. Very pleasant if not a little noisy for my taste. Extremely large portions. The bisque was excellent. Service was decent.

    Blackened Grouper Sandwich
    Nicole P.

    Food was delicious. Very big piece of fish. Service was kind slow and inattentive but over good experience

    Garden Omelet
    Lauren S.

    Came for breakfast and thought everything was just mediocre. The omelette also had a ton of oil -- which wasn't ideal given I ordered it to be on the healthier side. I'd also stay away from the coffee which tasted just like grounds and water had been sitting in a pot for a few days. The food also takes a long time to come out so be prepared to wait a bit. The positive was our server was very nice.

    Frozen strawberry drink and almost ready martini (lol)
    Mary e.

    Monday night on river street in historic district Savannah. This great bar is on the Second floor patio overlooking the river. The martini was ginormous and I could only handle one but it was super good. The strawberry frozen margarita was very tasty. Raw oysters were good but tiny, but the Firecracker Shrimp made the night. It was sooo good, you have to try it!! And the servers were so sweet. They were so nice to allow us to bring Lexi along and even brought her water. Really, Savannah is such a dog friendly place, it makes my heart happy. I highly recommend a visit here.

    Cesar Classic Caesar Salad
    Renee U.

    Great Food, Laid-Back Vibe, but Service Needs Work We stopped by Broken Keel along the Savannah River and loved the outdoor vibe--it's chill, laid-back, and the live music really adds to the atmosphere. It's a great place to relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the view. We sat at the bar, ordered a beer, and a few mains. The food was excellent--definitely 5-star quality. Everything we tried was flavorful and well-prepared. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the food. It took about 8-10 minutes just to be acknowledged at the bar, and once we were, things didn't improve much. We didn't get refills on our water, and we weren't given any silverware--we actually had to go find it ourselves. So while the food and ambiance were great, the service was disappointing. I'd give the food 5 stars but the service only 2. Hopefully, they can tighten things up a bit because this place has a lot of potential!

    So disappointed by how tasteless and unenjoyable the Surf-'N'-Turf Burger was.
    Matt M.

    The keel isn't the only thing needing repair. Had lunch in this spot fortuitously located in a prime tourist area on a Saturday while spending a weekend in town. Not many other tables in the restaurant. The server was friendly enough, but we only saw her twice and someone else had to bring us our check. The lobster bisque was thin and bland. The strawberry summer salad was paltry and unimpressive for $17. The surf and turf burger, which sounded delicious enough on the menu that I was willing to spend $26 was not at all delicious. An extremely overcooked patty, a layer of that thin, bland bisque, a single shrimp, and a few sparse chunks of seafood all combined to create the most tasteless and unenjoyable burger I've had in quite some time. Truly disappointing. Do not recommend.

    Outdoor Patio.  Best thing about this restaurant.  Nice for people watching.

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    The music, the water, drinks and food were all really good. Nice ambiance for a dinner

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    Xannah gave exceptional service. Good was very good. Cocktails great. The atmosphere was fun!

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    Burger was the best I've ever eaten it was seasoned perfectly cooked perfectly and fries where the best!

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    Jacob makes the best margarita in Savannah. It was awesome. Thanks! Happy New Year.

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    Best place to go! Ask for Earnest! Genuine and personable ! Definitely recommend the crab cakes and quinoa salad ! Will return !

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    Cannas did a great job she's a true joy and had great recommendations!!!! She has a great personality and a joy to be around!

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    Salty ! oyster good view good. other wise food is salty gumbo is disgusting , pretzel not good. Will not be back.

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    Great food. Great Service.We had the bourbon salmon and fish and chips.both were cooked well with great flavor!!

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    Xannah was amazing! - I will come back here every time just because of her!!! I can't wait to come back - try the crab pretzel!!!

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    We had an amazing New Year's Eve dinner. Our server Kimber was friendly and welcoming. Cozy setting, great food, and drinks.

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