Amazing service but the food was not at all what I expected. We both got steak these were very costly plates, which we were ok with but my fiancé got filet and I the ribeye. It came with french fries(you can't sub sides either) for $42 not exactly a fine dining plate but fine dinning prices. Not much flavor and definitely not nice cuts of meat. We did get the cheese app which was very delicious but for the price point this did not meet the mark. Perhaps we should haven't gotten steak at a French restaurant but they were out of lamb, which is what I wanted. I wanted to love this place, I really did and the service was so great. I just wish the food tasted as good as the service was. I wouldn't recommend this place unfortunately or at least not the steaks. read more

Wonderful food and wonderful service. Our server was really friendly and charming. The bread and butter is delicious. My starter was the butternut squash soup and my main course is the lamb shank. They were both delicious. A real gem in Savannah. I'm going to come back here the next time I'm in Savannah. read more

From the moment we walked in until we left, we couldn't have asked for a better meal or better experience. We were on the restaurant side, which had the small, cozy feel of a French cafe, although they do have downstairs seating so can hold more customers than you'd think. The staff are friendly and attentive. To be honest, we came for the escargot...which were a buttery, garlicky masterpiece. The rest of the meal kept pace with the escargot. Simply prepared, no frills, delicious course after course. We randomly picked our own wine pairings off the wine board, and each selection was excellent. Kudos to their sommelier for composing a selection that perfectly pairs with their food. Thank you for a wonderful meal and evening. read more

One of my regular haunts in town. I mostly love it because it's not a place that annoying tourists go to. It doesn't hurt that my friends are good friends with the chef, either. Two sides to this place: one side is the restaurant and the other is the bar. You can eat at either side. We mainly occupy the bar side. Now, both side are pretty tight so don't think you're going to have a lot of room. You're all on top of everyone. My favorites: the chicken livers. I never NOT get the chicken livers. They are perfectly fried and rich and decadent. But it's the gravy they come with and the squishy bread they are served on that puts this dish over the edge. Oh man. The steak and frites are a no brainer as well. Perfectly cooked and the frites are crispy and perfectly seasoned. Now that I moved away from home and I'm out in the desert where seafood scares me, I always get the mussels. They are delicious. HUGE portion and I eat the broth with a spoon (this is equivalent to drinking wine and a stick of butter with a spoon). Absolutely delicious. read more

If I was a local, Circa 1875 would be a favorite "go to" spot in town when we want to be assured of professional service and consistently good food. The scallop appetizer was perfection and we loved the french onion soup. I could live on their warm bread, die and be in heaven. I ordered the lobster Thermidor as an entree and it was simply outstanding. Other meals at the table included duck and the bone-in ribeye. Everyone at the table was impressed with the quality of their meal. Between the food, the ambience, and the service, this restaurant should be on every Savannah visitor's recommended list. The food and service could not have been better. The bar area is a fun place to hang out with friends!! read more

Hmm. ambiance is very nice and laid back..probably the favorite part of the whole place. That and the bread basket - yummy! I ordered a steak and fries and for the price I don't think it matched up. Plus my steak had a lot of fatty parts and at one point I had to spit out a portion into my napkin as I could not chew it down - not pretty. My friend also had a lot of bones in fish. And my lady friend said her chicken was a bit dry...so 0/3 read more

Awesome food! We had 4 people in our party, and all our food was just awesome!!! Service was awesome also. Great place to go for any celebration. read more

I went to Circa 1875 with my boyfriend while visiting Savannah. We ignored the B&B's advice for many of the places listed on the tourist sites and went with the Yelp reviews, and we were very glad we did. Unfortunately, we went in the evening after a lunch at Mrs. Wilke's, and could not eat and try as much as we wanted. Splitting a gruyere and prosciutto special was amazing, and the sandwich we had for dinner was great. Above all, the service here was great. Christian was our waiter, and the rest of the staff was just as accommodating. The way every time the door opened the staff welcomed patrons by name, we knew we had found a truly local spot. Great food, great ambiance, great staff. Highly recommended! read more

We had our rehearsal dinner here on 10/19/12 with 19 people in the gorgeous wine cellar downstairs. The meal was fantastic and the service was out of this world. Patrick, the GM, was helpful and attentive all night and let our guests stay after closing to enjoy the lovely selections of wines available. I highly recommend the family style appetizers, cassoulet, and steak frites. Our guests enjoyed this place so much that our wedding meal was a bit of a let down. The wine glasses were never empty and the amount of food was insane. This is definitely my favorite place in Savannah. We experienced a lot of horrible meals at the four-five star restaurants on yelp and I'm so glad that we found this place. Thanks so much to Patrick, the amazing staff, and fantastic chefs for making our wedding weekend a wonderful experience for everyone. read more

Delicious and so much fun. Some servers wore masks but not all. Had Coquilles St. Jacques for starter, delicious! Loup de Mer was my husband's dinner and I had the special, Black Grouper. Both were fabulous. Profiteroles for dessert. Restaurant was small and busy. Amusing server. read more

Great food and atmosphere! Servers were the friendliest I've ever encountered. Drinks are the best.

Cute place- but arrogant service! When ordering an item on the menu- the waiter mentioned he did not understand the French prononciation of the item! Food is fine! read more

I don't even know where to begin. This is the first review I have ever written but my experience was so terrible I had to say something. We were seated promptly and met our server. It took a very long time to even place drink orders and even longer to get them (20min+). The place is stunning however and I was in good company with 3 girlfriends so we were still having fun. Our server Clint was very brash, cocky and had a "better than you" mentality. He told us pretty soon off that the kitchen was a disaster and there was no manager and since he had been there the longest he was in charge tonight... ok? He never came to take our order for anything and we had to call him over to order food. We decided to share the cheese platter and he asked " you guys want meat on that, right? I'm pretty sure we still have some in the back" and we obliged expecting normal charcuterie meats (salami, prosciutto) and when we got our cheese board it came with (I'm not exaggerating) one piece of prosciutto, 2 pieces of hard cheese, a small blob of a goat cheese, and a little wedge of brie. But the thing that really had us in shock was that there were two blocks of liver pate. This was listed as Market Price on the menu so we had no idea how expensive it was going to be. If we had known that the meat Clint was referring to was Pate we would have never ordered that. It felt like he tricked us into getting the more expensive dish. This pate later made the cheese platter $60. What felt like hours later (probably close to 30 minutes) we finally received our soup and salad, with a soup being forgotten. The salad was good. After tracking down Clint we informed him we were missing a soup and all of the second round of drinks we ordered 45 minutes ago. A long while later the rest of the food slowly started trickling out. My friend finally got her mussels but she said they were not good, I finally received my soup, but my other friends escargot simply never arrived. It felt like we were having to beg Clint to wait on us- his attitude and how it felt he was looking down on us the whole time completely ruined our meal. We thought we would try for some dessert and Clint old us about their Banana pudding. So we each ordered a different dessert (4 in total) and they came out and all of them were bad except the Bread Pudding, which we didn't even order (supposed to be Banana pudding). After dessert was over Clint finally brought out the Escargot and the presentation was awfulllll. completely sloppy and there was juice and snail bits all over the plate. So much of this experience would have been excusable if it was a reasonably priced restaurant. We knew what we were getting into and were more than willing to pay a premium for an incredible experience. Half way through the 3 hours we were there we decided that the service from Clint was so terrible it would be impossible to tip him well. When we finally received our bill he had automatically added 20% to each of our bills. My bill came out to $101 for one person. just me. he gave himself a $19 just from me alone. I would have been fine to pay this amount and tip him well if the food and service was great. This was truly the worst restaurant experience of my life. We would have loved to talk to a manager but we were informed there isn't one and Clint "was in charge tonight". I had heard such amazing things about this place and was so excited. I would love to get in contact with a manager or owner because there were so many uncomfortable things that occurred with Clint that i did not mention, and I cannot fathom that I had to pay 101 for such a horrific expereience. This completely ruined our night and will never be returning. Be warned and if Clint is you waiter ask for someone else. There are much higher quality restaurants in town that won't rob you blind. read more

Awesome place, actually walked past it a few times and didn't pay much attention. We were wandering around after getting confused where we were going, and a few of the places we called were booked until late. Ate at a table near the bar, atmosphere was great, service quick, and food was tip top. Steak Frites with Foie Gras, Prosciutto app, Smithwick's on tap. Divine. read more

First time in Savannah and at Circa 1875. What an awesome meal! We actually opted to only order an array of appetizers but enjoyed them all!! Atmosphere was quaint and classy, service was superb, we felt like VIPs. The fried bacon, Lardon, was outstanding we even ordered more to have on our charcuterie board! Wine list is plentiful and the cocktails are delicious. We watched as another table of patrons did absinthe from an interesting contraption- I wish we were brave enough to try (couldn't convince the wife). Will definitely return next time we are in Savannah! read more

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After spending a long time in Savannah working I heard about this place many times. You have to try this place. The food is awesome and the drinks are strong. So being a huge foodie I made my way here. The place is in 2 main rooms. A bar and a finer dining restaurant. The decor is old day french even our server had an accent. My table mate for the evening was a newbie to many of the dishes that we were going to enjoy. I ordered some things that she has never seen yet put in her mouth. I started us out with Escargot prepared in the traditional way. They were mighty tasty too. We also had their Coquilled St. Jacques or broiled scallops in a thick gruyere sauce. We quickly moved into their Grilled lamb chops and local sea bass served on the bone which was removed table side. Impressive to say the least. To finish our dinner we went for their chocolate mousse and the real deal classic creme brûlée. Our dinner was really good and service was impeccable. It was a very enjoyable dinner and an eyeopener in fine dining for my table mate. read more

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In town on business for 2 nights. I'm so glad I stopped here instead of walking to the favorite tourist trap a block down. I was dining alone and admit I am a sucker for anywhere that incorporates Gastropub in their name. Service was quick and extremely friendly. I had the Yellowfin Tuna and it was wonderful. Awesome atmosphere and decor. You could get lost here. Can't wait to make a trip back and bring my wife to Circa 1875! read more

Excellent atmosphere and over the top wait staff. Had the shrimp crapes, French onion soup and the lavender crepe brûlée. Excellent music too. read more

OVERALL If you're looking for a restaurant and sit-down dinner, this place is overpriced given the quality of the food and service. It is also loud with uncomfortable seating. We've lived in the Savannah area for a number of years and this place is pretty typical of restaurants in the downtown Savannah area: overpriced and overrated. If you've ever eaten in restaurants in NY, DC, Chicago, LA or in other major cities you'll know what I mean. Savannah is a third tier city and one has to look hard (or be well connected) to find a 1st rate restaurant worthy of the price. FIgure $60 per person on the average if you have 1 drink with an appetizer, salad and entree'. DETAILS I visited for dinner with a group of 8 on a Saturday night around 6 pm. We were seated in the upstairs area just off the entrance. Initially, a hostess tried to seat all of us to two per bistro table with hard seat wooden chairs. Fortunately, several members of our group pressed for joining tables as we had several group members that were big men. Once we were seated, a surly waitress named Betty made her presence known quickly leading to stares amongst the group raising the unspoken question: what have we gotten ourselves into? She came across more like the stereo-typical Broomhilda. One of our group members called ahead about bringing his own decades old bottle of wine. This was permissible as long as the restaurant adds on a concierge fee for handling and service --- all OK. The problem was Broomhilda spent several minutes whining about the process of opening the bottle and the difficulty of extracting the cork while casting about her opinion that the wine may no longer be any good given its' age. This certainly cast a negative pall on the group and the couple who brought the bottle in celebration of an event. Apparently, this is a popular watering hole as it filled up quickly upstairs and down with visitors seeking drinks and appetizers. The taller ceilings in this older building are nice. However, everyone at our table found it impossible to talk to anyone other than the person sitting immediately next to them. The combination of people walking in off the street, the clatter of dishes, flatware, and talk amongst the service staff and guests, and sounds from the adjacent bar all contribute to a constant cavernous din drowning out all but the most determined screamers at our table wishing to talk to each other. Hard seat chair make this a very uncomfortable place to sit for more than 45 minutes. Seating is tight and close in the upstairs area: there's not a lot of leg room. All of us rated appetizers as excellent. I had the Sapelo Island Clams dish in a white wine sauce. It was very good. Salads were rated as "OK". Ratings of entree's varied. I had the Salmon special. At $26 it was a waste of money. I received a thin slice of fish about 1.5 inches wide placed on top of some inedible garnish. Thinly cut leeks were on top bearing a cream sauce of some sort with the entire serving embedding in thinly sliced radishes. The leeks were tough and difficult to chew: and I love leeks. I finally gave up trying to eat them. The radishes were good. The Salmon was OK. My wife ordered a salad with steak cooked medium rare. Portions of her steak were overcooked and she didn't finish her meal. Others in our group had lamb chops and steaks. Opinions varied re quality. The seasonings for all dishes were of a nature that I ended up drinking about 8-10 glasses of water. Service was checkered. A number of us had to stop waiters other than our own to get refills of water, missing flatware, and other items. My wife and I had to remind Broomhilda several times about refills of water. She left a drink my wife ordered at the bar for about 15 minutes, acting as if she had forgotten it even though we had reminded her twice. Several members of our group ventured away from the table for bathroom breaks and to observe the downstairs accommodations given the large crowds amassing around 7. Silently, all of us wondered if things were better downstairs than they were upstairs. Broomhilda whined because all of us were not present: she wanted to get on with dessert orders. We all opted-out. Once we decided to pay our check and leave, Broomhilda took her time about ringing up our checks while whining about the 20% surcharge for groups of 8 or more. It took us about 25 minutes ring out. We decided to forego desserts an opt for another place in this respect. But by the time we had gotten out of there, 4 of us had had enough and headed straight home. In summary, this appears to be a popular place to go for appetizers and wine or to hang out at the bar. I don't recommend the restaurant. read more

I was in town for a girls weekend celebrating my 50th birthday. We saved Circa 1875 for our last night. We definitely saved the best for last. Our food was delicious, the atmosphere cozy and service like none other. Our Server, Emily, was exceptional. She was personable, knowledgeable about everything on the menu including the wines and made us feel like incredibly special. If you're ever in town, Circa 1875 is a must and so is Emily-you won't be disappointed. I can't wait to go back! read more

Wow. I didn't expect Savannah to have good French food, but they nailed it! We came here with a large group, and the staff was very friendly and patient with us! Haha. The walls were decorated with the old advertisements we know so well. Our group shared several appetizers, my favorites being the escargot, foie gras, and chicken livers. For dinner, I had the "Loup de Mer", a gigantic serving of Sea Bass cooked to heavenly perfection, based on my amazing waiter's recommendation. It was fantastic. And, we shared about every dessert! A wise choice, for sure. read more

We had a lovely dinner in the wine cellar. We walked in after 6, without reservations on a Thursday night, without a hitch. Our service was excellent and our food was the same. We ordered the Fois Gras and the Beef Tartare apps followed by the roasted Duck Breast and the Wild Boar and red cabbage. Delicious! We would definitely return. read more

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We had a good meal here. The upstairs felt like a garish grandmother's living room, so I was happy when we were spirited away into a cozy corner of the dark basement dining room, which has a weird chapel kind of theme going on, but it works. I had the mussels, which were some of the best I've had. Very fresh and the broth was full of fennel, which I love. Also got the brussels sprouts (full of bacon--watch out, pescatarians) and glazed carrots, which were the better choice. Had some delicious French red I can't recall. My boyfriend had the trout, which also looked like a good choice. read more

Such a great experience- started with a cheese board and escargot. Several enjoyed the ribeye - duck - lamb and trout. You can't go wrong here!! read more

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Fabulous meal. Walked in and got great seats in the bar section, with full dinner menu. The bread is to die for. Nice to try cuisse de grenouille as they were out of pate. The pork chop could have fed three! Wonderful service from Hannah. read more

That shit is overpriced lol 10z steaks and fries looked like 5oz when served at the table, they have 2 section one for reservations and non-reservations (first come first serve type of ordeal) service took forever. the waiter Chris was a mess I think he did a quick line in between. On a good note the drinks were good. read more

Charming French restaurant. Good selection of wine by glass. Onion soup and creme brulee were very. good. The sea bass had several bones and was rather tasteless. Service was good. read more

This might have been the best trout I've ever had in a restaurant. Excellent service. Lovely decor. The gateau au chocolat was fantastic. Would definitely return here. read more

This place is amazing!! Great cocktails and great food. We love the pub side bc it has a very fun energy about it. Hannah was our server and she did an AMAZING job, very attentive! She made me feel at home and felt like we have been friends for years!! Love Hannah!! Paige also was incredible! She knows sooooo much about cocktails and is so good at being an awesome bartender! Love Paige!! Love circa!!! Will be back read more

One of my favorite places in Savannah. We came in a little after midnight on a Saturday night for a few beers and this place didn't disappoint. The bartender was friendly and prompt and the people watching was great. To college-agey dudes ordering Stella and shots to older folks drinking wine. This place feels like a Parisian bar with a cozy, but chic vibe. Though we didn't eat, I definitely want to try the cuisine next time I'm in the area. read more

Stopped in here on a cold, rainy Saturday evening for an appetizer and glass of wine - I couldn't have been more delighted! The ambiance is fantastic (in the bar area; we didn't eat in the restaurant part) and the service was great. We got the chicken liver appetizer, which was good, though I was a little surprised they were more deep fried than sauteed as the menu said. I don't know why this place only has 2 $$ signs as it's rating...it's very spendy. Entrees were $27-$35 per person. $16 for a french dip sandwich! Pssssh. I'm no fool. If you're in spendy mode, I would definitely eat dinner here- otherwise, just pop in for a drink and enjoy the atmosphere. read more

Though we did not have reservations, Circa 1875 was able to accommodate us in the bar, which was reminiscent of a Soho bistro and an American-Irish pub. There were several seating options that made it seem a bit more private than a typical bar. The food was quite good, though perhaps not as sophisticated as the prices might suggest. The mussels were served in a delicious white wine and shallot broth. I would highly recommend! The chicken, however, served with mashed potatoes and green beans, was absolutely fine, but nothing to write home about. As for dessert, I had to settle for the pot de creme upon being told they were out of creme brulee. It was perfectly tasty. Overall, I thought Circa 1875 was a nice way to pass the evening. The service wasn't outstanding, but sitting at a bar, I don't expect great service. The food wasn't outstanding either, but it hit the spot well enough! read more

Had a great early dinner at Circa 1875 this past weekend. Sat in the pub side and loved the atmosphere. Prime Rib steak sandwich was perfectly cooked medium rare and tasted great. Loved the fries. Wife had a special chicken and noodle-pasta plate that was incredibly flavorful. We shared a quadruple chocolate cake with side of ice cream and devoured it. Will recommend to anyone! read more

Until now, I always believed that while the French made great food, customer service wasn't really their strong suit. Alas! Mix in a little Southern Hospitality and what do you get!? ...French people...who live in the south. :( But they did get the food right which I believe is worth the 4 stars. Our waitress was from the motherland and when I asked how she was, she informed me that she was tired and the staff lacked communication skills, along with some other complaints. You air your dirty laundry elsewhere, mademoiselle! I shouldn't say the service was bad because she meant well but she was abrupt and gossipy. I just really appreciate good service so maybe I, too, am being snobby. Anyways... We decided on the soup of the day and the charcuterie (spelling? My Mac doesn't speak french apparently) plate to start. Along with the warm rolls, all were outstanding. I got the steak and truffle frites but I should have gotten the lamb shank. My girlfriend ordered and i practically salivated, awkwardly staring at her plate. I tried it and it was out of this world. My steak was good but I still felt like I made the wrong choice. Lamb shank next time, for sure. For dessert, they were out of creme brulee so we got the chocolate mousse and some ice cream thing and both were insanely good. Intense chocolate flavors both really blew expectations out of the water. By my overly descriptive adjectives, you can tell we liked it a lot albeit kinda spendy. It was worth it. *Disclaimer: I feel like I should say that all of the above food was not consumed by just me and Bea. We had two friends with us. I wanted to give a full review but I don't want the Yelp community judging me on what sounds like the Last Supper. read more

OK first off for anyone who's trying to decide whether to eat here in the next 5 minutes, Circa 1875 should really be listed as $$$. $12 burgers, $30 steaks, the four of us were definitely surprised. Fortunately, the food was tasty and the service was solid, just not for the $$ we were hoping for according to yelp (not taking any stars away for a mis-labeled price range). Tip: The main dining room was full but the pub side had space, and they have the exact same menu. It's actually probably a quieter and more quaint atmosphere. read more

Amazing food! Hand crafted cocktails, entrees and dessert. Extensive wine and cocktail menu. Service was spot on as it should be for a high end resturant. I will be back read more

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Love this place... For an upscale drink and dinner head here. It gets crowded and they serve up some great food. Reasonable prices considering the atmosphere. I like to sit in the room inside the bar that has it's own access to the bar. Order entrees with a group and share them. read more

I loved Matt B's review concerning the attitudes of the French. Lucky for us we didn't have a French waitress. Ours was very accomodating and friendly. Clearly from the South and full of southern hospitality. Maybe they sent the other French women home! I hate to give 5 stars to all but he most exceptional restaurants. In some respects, they do enjoy more than 4. At least a 4.5. Why doesn't this darned Yelp allow us to give fractional votes?. We had not come across Circa 1875 until we were walking in Savannah. We happened across the restaurant earlier in the week and while we had plans to return to the Olde Pink House for another 5 star meal, the menu looked intriguing and the other reviews from Yelpers that I read on my phone convinced us to give it a try. When we returned to Savannah later in the week, we found the restaurant to be hopping on a Friday evening. We managed to change our reservation from 9 to 7 earlier in the day but we did apparently get the last table as the place was bustling upstairs and there were quite a few diners downstairs as well (sit up, not down if given a choice). I started with the foie gras. This is why the restaurant rated 4 stars, not 5. I ordered the "Foies gras en Torchon..........Poached Foie Gras served chilled with a Blueberry demi over grilled Brioche........16." Now part of the problem is of my own making. Had I carefully read the description, I probably would have ordered something else. But there are two dishes that I always order from a restaurant and how they are created defines the restaurant - foie gras and sweetbreads. I've never had foie gras "poached" before. What I was served was an excellent pate on brioche with blueberry glaze. But it wasn't foie gras. It was pate. Call a spade a spade and a goose a goose but don't serve me cold "foie gras." My wife and I both had the salad fresee with poached egg. You have to get this dish with the poached egg. It was done perfectly. The egg wasn't actually poached but just coddled. My God, it was heaven. The salad alone with a nice white wine would have made my evening. For entrees, my wife had the trout with a side of mashed potatoes and truffle oil (do you really need to add $1.5 to the price of the potatoes for truffle oil - stop being so damned French)! I had a lovely snapper in Papillote that was very rich and flavorful. We closed with a creme brulee and crepes Suzette. I particularly loved the crepes. This was truly excellent bistro food. This is not high dining but very, very nice French bistro fare with a touch of class. I'd heartily recommend Circa 1875 to anyone and would definitely stop by again the next time we are fortunate enough to visit Savannah. read more

We stopped in here for drinks and dessert following a very heavy meal down the street. We entered through the bar, on the left side of the building and were immediately taken aback by the ambiance! The tin walls and ceiling are beautiful and the bar setup, with its two intimate side areas are very unique. The desserts were phenomenal and service was swift. There is apparently a full restaurant on the other side, but the bar was my kind of speed. This defininately seems like the kind of place you can saunter in by yourself and enjoy a nice quiet drink without having to deal with others. read more

My favorite place to eat in Savannah. Great food, atmosphere, service. Try the escargot and charcuterie board!