We enjoyed our dinner at Circa 1875. Our waiter was nice and quite informative on details of the entrees. From the Escargot, charcuterie board to the Steak Frites - All was delicious! read more

Fine dining. Beautiful atmosphere. Attentive staff. I make it a point to visit every time I am in Savannah and I have never been disappointed with anything. Not a place to go if you're short on cash, but it is well worth the cost. Delicious food coupled with excellent (and not pretentious) service. A perfect dinner experience. read more

Fantastic place with great atmosphere. Great for drinks, apps, entrees, or/and desserts collectively or individually.

I was a little weary about eating at Circa after hearing some bad reviews from friends, as well as reading bad reviews upon my yelp deep dive. We didn't experience the long wait time others have mentioned! Our cocktails did take about a half hour but with local and national staffing crises we were happy to wait- (you have to be patient downtown!) I had the filet special which was great. I will warn you that the scallop dish is super rich! Our waiter Michael was very sweet! read more

The food at Circa is unbelievable. Probably the best muscles I've had in a long time, but our service tonight was awful. Our waitress barely made eye contact and was extremely rude and slow. I hate to give a negative review, but dinner was not cheap and the service ruined our meal. read more

If you want to have a great time and a lot of laughs ask for Chris as your server! He went above and beyond to make our bachelorette trip dinner the best experience ever!! We would definitely come back! read more

We had a so so dining experience here in May 2021. Starting with the positive. The bar staff on the pub side are fantastic. The peach buzz cocktail was great and if you are in the market for a specialty cocktail this is a great place. You must make a reservation if you want to sit on the bistro/dining side and we we're glad that we did. The steak tartar was also very good. Now for the not so great.... The duck was a bit dry and the trout was just okay. Everything was just fine. The server was okay (they were not as wonderful as the bar staff- the bar was set for us by them) The most disappointing part of the meal was the creme brulee. I love this dessert and have eaten at all types of restaurants. It was thin and served in a shallow dish. The only taste came from the sugar wheel on top. What made this experience one where we will never visit again is the conversation we overheard between the host and a server ( not our server and we were sitting right behind the host stand ) The server was being very snarky about a group of four hearing impaired patrons and was asking the hostess if she hated him by sitting that group at his table. Not once but twice he made the trip up to the host stand to make comments. The stars in my review reflect the food and the service, not the lack of inclusion demonstrated by one team member, as I understand one server does not a restaurant make. read more

We live in Paris part time (previously full time, as did my mothers side of the family), so we were excited to try somewhere that might be cute, and a bonus as French. Our first visit when in Savannah last year was great, albeit not especially French (nor do they offer a decent selection of French whites, so don't come here expecting a pouilly fume, Petit Chablis, or most higher end wines so easily attainable in France or even New York and major cities; they simply don't have them, just basic Sancerre and Sauvignon blanc) - nor does anyone seem to speak French or have much of a legitimate French connection, but I digress. The downstairs area was quite cute, it felt very festive for the holiday season, and we enjoyed it enough to return our next Savannah visit. Unfortunately, that second visit was not so great. Whilst the service was good, the food - both our dishes, both being fish (trout and salmon) - were legitimately drowning in grease and butter. Some of our favorite locals in Paris are due to the quality and freshness of the fish, and that you need no grease or butter to make the dish taste phenomenal, as the food speaks for itself (often not offered if a shipment has not been very recent that week, they would prefer to not serve your dish at all than serve days old fish; particularly salmon). Sadly not at all the case here, and I actually had to ask for an extra plate to pour the deep puddles of grease into, to attempt to eat my dish. When my dining companion wrote a review describing the experience, managements reply was to insult him in a manner which made no sense (compounded by the fact that they called him "the woman," which illustrated their utter lack of logic, understanding, and basic common sense; he had a photo and also a male name on his account, so clearly they couldn't care less about accuracy, paying attention, nor the poor quality of the meal), and in no way respond professionally, or attempt to acknowledge the feedback (which was pretty fundamental - way too much grease and butter - not nit picking). We gave it a final go for drinks; due to the lacking wine list, I ordered a dirty martini which was fine as far as dirties go (they're fairly basic so this was not surprising), though as the service wasn't nearly as good as before (he feigned to not understand our questions - in English, he did not speak French - and when he said we must come eat here, he similarly did not take my companions feedback of it had too much grease well), can't say we'll likely give it a fourth shot. If you're looking for a beer with friends or a typical southern wine list, this would fit that bill, and the dining area downstairs is quite cute. If they just toned down the heavy grease or took feedback into account rather than to attack in retaliation (particularly from people living in NYC, London, and Paris itself, anywhere more well known for high end food; hell, we spend January through March in Cape Town and the fish dishes are phenomenal and greaseless in almost every restaurant there, so not a lofty goal or expectation), it has a lot of potential, but attacking those who write critiques rather than heeding feedback probably doesn't suggest they'll be altering their food or behavior anytime soon. read more

Once upon a time, Savannah had a French-inspired restaurant called Café Metropole. Located on MLK in what had once been the Greyhound Bus station (and was an incredible Art Deco work of architectural wonder), Metropole was an art student-friendly hipster hangout as well as a fine dining restaurant and that was one of its most-stellar (of many very stellar) selling points for me: I could go there with my skateboard in hand with friends and it was fine, and yet I could get a great meal, too. Circa 1875 is much more posh than Metropole, yet fills in the void of what Metropole offered Savannah and what was thus missing after they closed. (Metropole closed because their roof fell in upon them, but that's a story for another time, alas.) You probably shouldn't walk in here with a skateboard, but they do in fact have a seperate pub with its own doorway in, so there is some balance between the so-posh and less-so-posh. The interior is very Paris by way of New Orleans and more importantly by far, the menu bespeaks an informed, serious, yet very welcoming aproach to French cuisine in the bistro style of Paris. Dishes such as the Truite de Ruisseau poêlée are as you'd expect for a restaurant that is given to real French bistro cooking--authentic yet up-to-date and simple, filling, and fresh. This is not the grande cuisine--bistro fare sprang up for the military and working-class and was a departure from the grande cuisine. The prices are somewhat high for Savannah perhaps but worthwhile for the quality of food. If people complain of them here or elsewhere, it's probably because some of the restaurants that for years were the scions of the Savannah dining establishment--those more-casual ones like Metropole and Bistro Savannah, which is also now closed--had lower prices. Yet for the quality and approach, the prices are more or less fair. The service in my experience is fine overall: Savannah's waitstaff ranks draw mainly from SCAD students and other local young people. The city isn't large enough to have a professional waitstaff class as does New Orleans and other cities known for their restaurants. This is why tourists may often seem less than impressed with service in Savannah: no, it's not always of the highest caliber. Circa's staff is better than most, though and I've yet to really have any issues. What do I suggest? The aforementioned trout, the steak tartare, the Cassoulet Maison, and the cheese board (which is under desserts, as it should be). I removed one star from what would otherwise be a five-star review for two reasons: as kind as I'm trying to be, the staff can be pokey at times and the running of things is overall smooth but for the price range not quite where Alligator Soul is with their operation (Alligator Soul is, to me, the restaurant against which I judge all others in Savannah on most aspects). Also, the restaurant website is supposed to have a current seasonal menu for Circa and doesn't. It also has some HTML issues. That should be fixed at once: the lion's share of guests are probably tourists and if they're looking on Yelp, they also want to see the official website. There's no valid reason for it to not work correctly. read more

I find it difficult to give a 2 star rating for this restaurant but, ultimately, that's what it deserves based on my experience. We were seated promptly. The decor inside the restaurant was elegant and very inviting. Our waitress was very, very friendly. We had the mussels for an appetizer, a couple glasses of wine, all was good. We finished our appetizer and had no entree coming. Waited and waited....wife finished her glass of wine and I had to eventually flag down our waitress to bring her another glass. Waitress apologized for the entrees being late...apparently they had a large party in another room. Entrees FINALLY arrive. Wife got the salmon...she said it was very bland. I got the sausage and duck confit. I'd never had duck confit but what I got was essentially a piece of salt pork. The wife tried it and agreed it was essentially inedible due to the saltiness. Mentioned this to the waitress and she acted concerned. She spoke with a man (presumably the owner) and the kitchen. Next thing I know, I'm handed my check with the confit still on there, no explanation why it was so salty, and a waitress who was previously a real sweetheart was very short with me. This place has a lot of potential but if they can't admit when their food is jacked up, they deserve to be dinged with a poor review. They say they're a "non-pretentious" place but, after complaining, I felt nothing but pretentiousness. ETA: I hit up my brother who has had confit before. We have very similar tastes. When I described to him what I ate, he said he's never had confit that was salty before. read more

Worst food experience in Savannah. Cold food, tried to pretend brown water was espresso. Over and over again. If I could put negative stars I would. Our server was very nice but can't even close make up for the extremely poor food. Clams were unopened, duck was ice cold. @jeffery - yes, server tried to help but it continued throughout the meal. Onion soup didn't even have the cheese melted mashed potatoes could hold a fork straight up. read more

If I could eat like this in 1875, send me there not now, but RIGHT NAH! Circa 1875 was brilliant! I can't imagine a better dinner my last night in Savannah. One could've been available, but I think I would have missed Circa if I hand't found it. I decided to have an impromptu dinner here so quickly called Circa for reservations 2hrs later. The thing about this place is there are two different sides; a bar side and a restaurant side. Both with separate entrances. Walking into Circa's restaurant, I was ambushed by beautiful music and the cutest restaurant I've seen in a while this side of the Emerald City (and trust me, The Emerald City ain't short stopping on the eatery scene!). The hostess sat me at a 2 person table (I'm dining solo) and my waitress sought me out pretty immediately. Service was amazing and not pushy! I ordered....WAIT! Let's digress a bit and talk about the bread! THE DAMN BREAD! I'm clearly okay with dying now since I just slapped my mother (and she doesn't play) because that bread was just *swoooon* *orgasmmmmm*. It was very yummy guys. It was hot and crispy and in the shape of knots. Could I be over doing it with my praise of the bread? Quite possibly, but my carb addiction makes me do it! Okay, back to what I ordered... I started with the Chicken Livers with caramelized onions and I believe a pan gravy on top of a slice of brioche, maybe... It was on top of bread. And I'm saying, they were AMAZING. I honestly which I would have asked for 2 orders of this for an entree. I LOVED IT! For my entree, I ordered the Steak frites with a bit of truffle oil on the fries. It was cool. Honestly, I'm just not a steak person, but it appeared to be the thing to get. I also had a glass of red wine. Circa 1875 is soooo romantic! I was here solo and it was a couple on either side of me. All of their "ooh baby" "Happy anniversary baby" "I love you my beautiful wife baby" stuff reminded me how single I was in Savannah, (ALSO a very romantic city). However, this place was a perfect choice for me having dinner in an amazing city. I will definitely go back. Why did I take a star off? Later on, i found out that the fries were cooked in duck fat. I'm kosher!!!!!!!!! As such, I don't eat duck. I was throwed off. I won't be getting the fries again! read more

OMG Food was pretentious and French. A little pricey for a degenerate like Stevebri. My aunt embarrassed me and got a cheese plate as her main dish. #breadbasketstodiefor Ask to sit in the wine cellar. Nice and dungeony. Felt like I was in game of thrones. #kahleesisboobs One hot guy. Zero hot girls. One embarrassing aunt read more

Very amazing food and wonderful food service. However I knock off a star for the very rude and unwelcoming hostess. I had messed up my reservation to be a day later then I had planned and she snarkily told me she just didn't have a table for me, and then "all I have is this table here"..so .. there was a table available for us but instead of just seating us there when we entered she had to be so snobby and reprimand me for not having a reservation for 5 minutes. I dined on 6/29/21 at 8:30 pm. I would like to let the owner know this hostess was horrible and should be fired. read more

I dined here on Aug 2nd, my last dinner in Savannah and it was fantastic! I had champagne, Margret de Canard aux Cerises (duck with bing cherries and celery root) for an entrée paired with Grenache wine, and crepes Suzette for dessert. Everything was delicious! My server, James, was very pleasant and accommodating. read more

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We had booked a reservation here for our wedding night and we were not disappointed! We asked for a nice romantic table and they gave us the best table in the place, a little table in the corner that was secluded away. We loved it. Michael our server (Who was dressed as ghandi for Halloween) was excellent. There was an event downtown and they were packed, but he took care of us without missing a beat! The food was delicious! We had the Cassoulet Maison and my wife had the Crepes aux Crevettes. Both were made perfectly. We will definitely be back next time we are in Savannah! read more

We were visiting a family friend, a native of Savannah, who took us here. What does that tell you? The atmosphere/setting is described as, "authentic old world bistro." I describe it as...French. My husband had the Soupe à l'oignon Gratinée (Onion Soup) and said it was delicious! My friend and I divided an order of Mussels, very tasty. The bread was freshly baked, came hot and was served with herb butter. Both our friend and I ordered the Truite de Ruisseau Poele (Pan-Dressed Carolina Brook Trout) and it was to die for! The portion was so big, I took part of it home and although I never reheat my fish leftovers, I did this one and it was just as good as it was the night before! My husband had the Steak Frites. It was perfectly cooked and so large, that he took some home as well. Our waiter recommended a very nice bottle of red wine, which was perfect for both the steak and fish. Dessert? Yes, we shared a Crème Brûlée. I gave Circa 1875 Five Stars because the food is DIVINE... And we will be back for seconds, next trip to Savannah. If you love French food, don't miss Circa 1875! read more

This place bills itself as unpretentious French cuisine. I've always thought that if, you know, you have to say it . . . But this place wasn't trying to strain to seem unpretentious. The atmosphere was relaxed, with butchers paper serving as tablecloths, walls a pale green in need of a new coat of paint, the serving plates were unadorned and mismatched, and none of it seems deliberate or planned. What added to my belief in its unpretentiousness was the server, who had made some kind of deal decades ago back in Michigan with the owners to open a place should they all be at a particular spot in their lives. Apparently they got to that spot. She was skilled at detecting what phase of the meal and how much interaction and attention we needed to be comfortable. We were on a dinner date, and she was swift with getting the alcohol out, and taking pauses in between the appetizers and entrees. We weren't rushed despite arriving at around 9:45 and having a full three course dinner and after dinner drinks. What was also nice was that the owners and chef were present and they were having dinner near the door. They stopped people as they were leaving to ask them how their experience was and asking patrons about their lives. It felt warm. The food did not match the superb atmosphere and quality of service. It was not poor by any measure, and several of the dishes were excellent. The cheese plate was fragrant, even if the jam that came with it was a little on the sweet side. The garlic for the escargot was freshly chopped, as opposed to pressed or prepared, which made it excellent. The truffle frites were spot on, but the mussels and Carolina trout were nothing to write home about. Overall, this place is an excellent example of how perfect service and atmosphere can elevate a three star place to a four star place that would be a staple for me if I lived here. read more

We had one of the best meals in Savannah here. Our waiter Kai was very nice and recommended the grilled salad with a poached egg on top. He said to trust him. It was maybe the best salad I have ever had. My husband and I had the sea bass (regular menu) and the striped bass, which was the special. Both were excellent. We were never rushed, the meal was spaced out perfectly. The decor is lovely and interesting. I would definitely return here for another meal. A+. read more

This restaurant ended up being the highlight of our weekend in Savannah. We ended up here after discovering the tapas place we wanted to go for dinner had turned into just a bar. Even without a reservation, we were seated immediately. The upstairs side of the restaurant has a light, airy "daytime in Paris" feel to it, while the downstairs where we were felt more like a romantic wine cellar (complete with backlit stained glass window). The restaurant side has enough decorations to keep things interesting, but doesn't feel overloaded with the French theme. Service was impeccable. Seriously, the I don't remember the last time I had such attentive service. Our waitress was attentive, friendly, knew the menu, and seemed happy to chat with us about places to head for drinks in Savannah. Food was delicious too. I'm still dreaming about the mussels in a white wine broth we had for an appetizer and the fresh trout was cooked perfectly (it wasn't completely deboned, but not really enough to be an issue). I was incredibly sad about how full I was after I finished because that meant I couldn't try any of the delicious chocolate or blueberry desserts. Can't wait to go back, to both Savannah and Circa 1875! read more

Excellent meal and service. Very nice eclectic room, I highly recommend. read more

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We dined here last night for a party of 6 to celebrate my mother's birthday. This place has some rough patches, particularly given the prices. Service is their achilles' heel. First off, we walked into the bar entrance by mistake (which is easy to do). We stood there for a minute or so before someone told us somewhat curtly that the restaurant was next door. We watched several people go through the same confusion - including two of our party who ended up coming through the back kitchen area, standing there for a moment and asking for help. When we arrived next door we were shown to our table. However, one of us stood for a minute as the hostess stood blocking her way to the back bench as she chatted with the table next to us. That was pretty much an indication of how the service would be most of the evening. The ambience of the place is nice - nice lighting and decor. Word to the wise - the noise level gets sort of high in there as it fills up, so it isn't a good place for quiet meal and conversation. One thing that was a bit off putting was a distinct fishy smell that permeated the dining area. It wasn't a smell of cooked seafood but did smell like fish had been left out to spoil or something. Our waitress was very friendly, though overloaded with too many tables for the first portion of the evening. Even when help arrived, she was forgetful (twice forgot to take one person's drink order before the meal began, finally we had to ask her to take it to ensure that person had wine with dinner), mixed up orders, and forgot to bring the coffee one person ordered despite being asked a second time. Table next to us, despite arriving 10 minutes after we did, got their drinks and bread at least 15 minutes before we did. The bread was actually ok, as was the butter that accompanied it. The food was decent, but all of us have eaten at better brasseries in other cities. Cassoulet was very good and a large portion. I had the salmon, which was perfectly cooked and the root vegetables that accompanied it were ok. Portions tended to be gigantic (chicken liver appetizer and the profiteroles prime examples). Wine list was average - not a huge selection of wines by the glass. I had the Les Jamelles Pinot Noir, which was good. We all agreed that the food was "ok", but all of us have experienced way better and given the prices and lousy service, there are better options. read more

Excellent late evening dinner. After a late lunch, we weren't too hungry. We each had a salad and split the prime rib sandwich with truffle fries. BF had the Frisée salad and I had the house, both were fabulous. Quaint, refined ambiance plus good food...equals an enjoyable meal. read more

I ate here last night and it was one of the best meals I have ever had. The service was also great. Some restaurants can feel pretentious but this place serves up amazing food while having people who make it a true dining experience . I had the Steak and Fries. Done just right and served piping hot. My wife had the Ratatouille in Crepes which I tried and had wonderful full flavors. We also had salads which were equally delicious. We finished the meal with strawberry shortcake and it didn't disappoint either. They also have a large wine selection. read more

My husband and I were walking across the street and I saw the dimly lit room and said - "we have to go in there!" And it was a very enjoyable experience. We felt welcomed by the bartender and the drinks were reasonable. It was the perfect dusk to dinnertime - stop in for a drink experience. A random side note: I'm a fashion historian and I couldn't stop looking at the pictures on the bathroom walls of 1920s girls in swim costumes. So cute! read more

The best French bistro west of France. Sensational food, excellent beer, amazing ambience and charming staff ... Can't be beaten if you have the chance to dine in Savannah. read more

Circa 1875 - Circa 1875 rocks in a quirky French-bistro-in-Savnnah way as my beautiful wife can attest to .. :-) - Pubs Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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If you love the feel and flavors of Paris, you will love this restaurant. If you have never been to Paris, you will still love it! The beaux arts decor and ambiance was both elegant and welcoming, each table was graced with a fresh rose, and the candlelit room was lit low enough for no one to notice my fine lines and wrinkles but bright enough to read the menu without difficulty. As for that menu...it is a delight. Is someone in your party not an adventurous eater? Don't worry! They have steak and fries or roast chicken and mashed potatoes. Is someone else a gourmand? Again, don't worry! This menu will please even the fussiest foodie. Along with the regular menu items there are also daily specials. The service was wonderful and our waitress was incredibly personable and knowledgeable. Every course was exquisitely prepared. The breadbasket, which contained a sour dough baguette and fluffy yeast rolls, was served with soft herbed butter. The mussels were absolutely amazing, as was the soup du jour (carrot ginger dressed with a silky bechamel). And the duck fat fried truffle frites? OMG! Order them as an appetizer for your table. You will not be disappointed. My pan roasted sea bass was served whole without head and tail and was skillfully deboned by the waitress at the table - although you can expect a few pin bones. The skin was like crispy bacon and the white flesh was soft, moist, flakey perfection. The wine list is affordable and unpretentious and there is also a nice cocktail menu. I will definitely go back the next time I am in Savannah. read more

Came here for some drinks and an appetizer. My boyfriend stuck with the beers while I got the chicken livers. I can't judge this place too much since we didn't have the entrees that we were planning to have, but I can say that my chicken liver appetizer was great! That is, if you like the chalky taste of chicken livers. It's a little too much for one person, so i definitely suggest sharing the app, but I'm glad to see a place with such a good menu! Service was attentive, beer selection was OK. Maybe next time I'll have the shank :) read more

TITLE: We love having to serve people only once! Last evening was my 4th attempt in the past few years to enjoy Circa. When we first moved to Savannah it was our GO-TO spot--Drinks good, food good, service was amazing. Not so much any longer. We arrived at 7:35 to the long table in front and I sat down. Our friend found a 4-top in the back. A server came up and said that table was reserved but we could sit up front. We moved back up front. She then came back and told us that in fact, the 4-top was available as the other people did not want it. We said that was okay, we'd stay up front at the big table and she gave us menus and went to find drink menus. We waited and waited. No waters, no drink menu. Some women asked us if we minded if they sat at the other end. Not at all we said, but we've been here now 15 minutes and nobody has brought us drink menus or waters. Then a different waitress told us the table where we had been seated was reserved for people at 8:15. No sign saying such. Our friend got angry and told the waitress we'd been waiting 15 minutes for a drink, (it was now 7:50) and why couldn't we get a drink? We also had just cancelled our dinner reservation at a different place. Then the general manager, Siran Watt, told us (after we explained everything) he didn't care if 1) we were locals 2) knew the owners and 3) had given up the other table and our other dinner reservation. Our friend got hot and declared we weren't leaving until we got a drink. Then our friend went up to the bar and the bar tender screamed at him "GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY BAR OR I WILL CALL THE COPS!" We indeed got the FUCK out of that place. Last year when my husband I went and sat at the bar for dinner, we had what is supposed to be like a Salade Lyonnaise and the frisee was wilted and brown. We spoke to Mr Watt and he argued with us that it was fresh. We didn't eat it and Mr Watt did not take the two salads off of our bill. The time before that, my husband left his credit card there. He called the next day and asked if it was there. A woman told him she was too busy to look and he should come by. He walked over and waited 20 minutes before someone asked him what he needed and then told him they were too busy to look for his credit card (at 4:30pm)! This place does not care about creating a nice experience for anyone and the food is no longer good. The drinks were amazing when Tony bartended! Circa 1875 (today) just churns out crap for the tourists (because they just don't have to try that hard) and attitude and swearing to the locals. Sad. read more

Come for the champagne stay for the meat! I'll say this once and I'll say it again, their steak and truffles is by far the most mouthwatering, succulent, meaty-everlasting gobbstopping dish in Savannah! read more

A nice classy bar to be... a mixed age group and more choice for some.nice wine. Mainly french. A nice place to spare time with close crowd while having some whisky and wine read more

Circa 1875 has a very charming feel to it. We went out for dinner here on New Year's Eve and it was packed, it was a good thing we made a reservation. Their bar area is very crowded, but it's a nice place to hang out until your table is ready. Their mules were delicious! We were fortunate enough to have our table in their basement room which was a small room with about 5 tables. Very intimate and cozy. You could have a private conversation without being overhead too much. The bread they provided was fresh, warm and delicious. I could have eaten it for dinner, probably. We ordered the charcuterie board (half size) for dinner and it was huge! There was a healthy amount of each cheese (including blue, which we passedon) and some delicious honey. I can only imagine the size of the full size board and it is wayyyy too much for two people. Our entrees were OK. I ordered their fish which they deboned table side. I don't know if it was the waiter we had or the cook of the fish, but he struggled a lot with deboning the fish which was a little awkward. My fiance ordered the steak frites and asked for the steak rare, but got it medium. We didn't want to bother waiting for a new one because we had plans, but that was a little disappointing. The fries were pretty good. For dessert, we ordered their creme brulee which was fantastic. Overall, it's an OK place. Their atmosphere and bread make it worth it, but the entrees leave a lot to desire. Probably not worth what you're paying, to be honest, but it wasn't necessarily a bad night. read more

Great setting for a nice Bistro. Pretentious- yes, but sooo worth the first bit of French attitude. We loved every bite of everything we had. This was our favorite place to eat in all of Savannah. Even the waitress was from Paris. We ordered the roasted beet salad, steak tartare, prime rib sandwich and the cornish game hen. My 13 yo cleaned his plate ( game hen). Everything was tasty and we loved it. Dessert was the profiterole. Giant one split in half with ice cream in center COVERED in dark chocolate and pecans. Dreamed about this dessert! Thanks YELP for the guidance. read more

8:15PN Open Table Reservations. 8:50PM I inquire about our table. 9:00PM the older lady says that a couple is on their phones and apologizes about the wait. Why wasn't I informed on time? Why do I have to ask about my table? It's my wife's birthday (Circa 1875 is informed) and her sister is here in town from Dominican Republic. I am furious that there was no communication and why we had to wait without being informed of the wait. The male server was very kind and wanted to help, but we were all so hungry that being at Circa 1875 only upset us. I am sure that others have had a great time there, but because it was a slow night that is no excuse to disappoint and forget about dinners. I am truly disappointed and have ZERO desire to return. Yes, you have forever lost my business...I do expect reimbursement for the items that I sent ahead of time to the restaurant. read more

All the chic-ness of Paris, with the laid-back-ness of Savannah? Oui Oui, y'all! Circa is all about the French bistro aesthetic, with a more casual bar area on one side, and fine dining on the other. Luckily, the same menu is available throughout, so a group of wine-loving ragamuffins like us could feel right at home wearing flips flops, drinking Grenache, slurping up mussels, and not disrupting the fancy folks on the other side. Perf! This is a classy joint with a Frenchy-feel, no doubt. Massive chalkboard menu, interesting wines by the glass, decadent bistro grub like mussels moulinier, french onion soup, steak tartar...all the goods you'd cross the Atlantic for. Prices are very reasonable and the quality is solid, so no complaints to be heard.. We had a group of 8 people, and they seated us without reservations, no problem (though, weekends may be a different story). The service wasn't impeccable, but I could sympathize (8 separate checks is no small task!) If you want to while away the hours in comfort and class, Circa c'est tres bien! read more

Nice upscale gastropub that seems fancy enough to be off the tourists' radar. Beer list needs work, but I get it, they're going for English style here. They've got the Bristish staples, Guiness, Stella, Boddingtons Smithwicks et al. I was hoping for some craft beers but no dice. A few bottled options. From what I saw the bartenders know their stuff and were mixing up all kindsa craziness in glasses. Staff very friendly and chatty, as they always are in Savannah! The ambiance borders a nice European upscale pub, but clientele can quickly bring the vibe down (a big table of local drunks were every so loud on a Friday night). I can tell its supposed to be quiter and classy inside. Kitchen closes at 10 during the week. I had scallops and potato leek soup. This place borders the $$$ range, but the food was phenomenal! read more

We found this restaurant on Open Table and made a reservation while in town recently for a friend's wedding. We wanted to have a nice romantic dinner before heading out on the town. There are two doors to enter, but you'll want the one on the right for the dining, and the one on the left seems to be more of a bar area. We arrived a few minutes late for our reservation, and our table was ready and waiting. They also take your coats and hang them up which I thought was nice. (The real reason might be that the chairs are so lightweight that they'll fall backwards if you hang your coat there!) The ambiance is really nice here, and the service was great. We started off with the french onion soup, which had more of a basil taste than what you'd expect. It was pretty good. My husband got one of the salads, and we ended ups splitting the chicken breast meal. It really wasn't anything to write home about; it was just okay. The mashed potatoes almost tasted instant, and the green beans didn't have any special seasoning. We did order truffle fries to share, and they were pretty darn delicious. Honestly, I wish we had just came into the bar side and gotten a beer and some truffle fries rather than eat a heavy meal. The portions were large, so even though we shared a meal we were stuffed. It was also pretty expensive for what we ended up getting. I don't think we'll come back for fine dining, but I would go back for those truffle fries! read more

I'm a sucker for a good French bistro and this place was well worth the price. My hubby took me here for our anniversary...and they really rolled out the customer service for us. They had a great table reserved for us and what seemed like their best waiter who was so attentive and nice and really took care of us. We started with the escargot, which I had never had before -- foodie that I am! -- and I was a bit tentative at first. But...I got one smell of the collision of butter and garlic swimming before me and I couldn't resist. Holy Wow! I'm a fan. The escargot simply melted in my mouth...cooked perfectly and so juicy and delicious. We paired it with the homemade French bread and rolls they brought to the table. Absolutely phenomenal! My husband had steak and frites. The steak was cooked to perfection with herbed butter over the top of it. The frites were drizzled with truffle oil (which can be overdone, but not this time) and sea salt and simply melted in your mouth. (We've gone back twice just for the frites!) I had the coq au vin and it was simply scrumptious. Served on a bed of egg noodles, the chicken was tender and juicy and the rich sauce stood up to the vegetables and herbs. I had to share it with my husband so he could enjoy the flavors, as well. The wine list was reasonably priced with a lot to choose from, although I just love a good bottle of Côtes du Rhône. For dessert, we were treated with a large portion of complimentary (for our anniversary) profiteroles with creamy ice cream and thick, thick fudge. Mmmm... Love this place and highly recommend the bistro for that special occasion or if you're in the mood for a lovely dining experience. The gastro pub next to it has a wonderful menu of similar items in a more casual atmosphere....but the same great staff and service. Go there! read more

My husband and I had only one night in Savannah, but made the most of it by doing pre-dinner drinks and snacks at a couple spots around town, including Circa 1875. When you enter, you feel like you've traveled back in time to turn of the century Paris. Heavy wood bar, tall boys, stained glass, you instantly feel like you should be drinking absinthe and talking about art. With that in mind, we really enjoyed the cocktail menu, which features classic drinks to pair with a really classic French menu. We enjoyed the Cuisses de Grenouilees Lyonnaise (Frog Legs - first time for me!) and the Plateau du Chef (Charcuterie Board), while sipping on champagne cocktails and Moscow Mules. Other classic menu items that oozed Paris include the Ratatouille, Cassoulet Maison and Escargots. We sat at the bar, a space towards the end that was a cozy spot for 2, which felt like we had our own private booth. Bartender was friendly and attentive, food was really delicious. The website for the spot bills itself as "Unpretentious French Cuisine & Gastro Pub", which sounds impossible due to the nature of gastropubs in general - but I have to agree that this place lives up to that claim. Great food, great ambiance and no attitude, just amazing on all levels. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will consider it a must-do spot for future Savannah visits. read more

Oooof... This was my second meal there. The first was powerfully mediocre. The second...just never happened. I received my salad, then waited for a half an hour for a simple piece of salmon. At one point my server said that it was being plated. And then another 10 minutes. And the server never returned. So I left $20 bill for the salad and a bit of a tip and left. Later I called the restaurant to complain, and the manager was thoroughly unhelpful, expressing why it was normal to wait 30 minutes between courses. In other words, telling me their business and why they weren't wrong, but did tell me that I just can't be satisfied and then hung up on me. Not impressive service, or management, or food, or atmosphere, which is very noisy as orders are continually called out so loudly (except for mine, apparently) it becomes the soundtrack of the place. This review won't matter, because they are busy and popular, but would urge anyone seeking an elegant French dining experience to skip this place. read more