My favorite bar in Savannah. This place has class, but is far from pretentious. The bartenders will walk from behind the bar to check on customers. Good wine selections and draught beer, haven't tried any cocktails. The place can get smokey at night though. read more

Ate here on a Saturday night recently, and it was excellent! Loved our server Lynn, and the food was wonderful. Had duck breast and my fiancee had the scallops, we both loved everything. Then we had the lavender creme brulee and a grape sorbet, really to die for! Pricey but worth it. read more

We went to Circa 1875 to celebrate my husbands birthday and we were quite disappointed. The food was just average and definitely not worth $30 per dish. The escargots lacked flavor and had an overwhelming strange taste of beef broth. The waitress explained that it was the traditional way to prepare them, but I have been to different regions of France and never had them taste like those did. We also ordered Caesar salads which were absolutely delicious- that is the only thing I would come back for. The waitress described that the New York Strip (Steak Frites) was "melt in your mouth amazing" but to our disappointment, it was an average, chewy piece of meat. We also had the scallops (Coquilles St. Jacques) which were okay, but definitely nothing special for the price. It was not the experience that we had expected based on the previous reviews. I think the owners are very arrogant to charge that much for their average food. read more

Very impressed by their wine list!! Fantastic (and reasonably priced) choices. Busy and food looked delicious. Not an open seat in the house. I would recommend arriving early to get a seat at the bar. read more

So it's NYE, and I get you're busy, but I really don't appreciate being snubbed by your hostess with a fake southern accent for just asking about the wait. Also some guests were seated way to close to the door and they clearly were angry about the draft that kept coming in from the 40 degree streets. They snapped at US to promptly close the door. Maybe the hostess should be dealing with that. Didn't eat here, didn't want to after the way we were treated. read more

Pretty good bar. Very professional service. The mix seems a bit weird - a French pub?! But it works. Excellent beer and whiskey. We also tried the absinthe, which you certainly can't get in most other places in the US, overall a fun experience. read more

Attentive service an delicious food paired with a wonderfully drinkable red wine recommended by the server. Tried the charcuterie, strip, fries with truffle oil and a chocolate dessert. Loved them all. Place is so small and tight that I enjoyed getting to know my table neighbors too. read more

My wife and I had the pleasure of dining here for our anniversary. We were seated downstairs in a small, cozy dining area. The restaurant was nice without being stuffy or unnecessarily pretentious. Our waiter, I believe his name was Michael, was very helpful and attentive, even on a busy night. Do not miss the sea scallop appetizer! We would happily return. read more

Disappointing because of the unknown add ons to our bill ! Cute friendly waitress offered my daughter to add salmon to her caeser salad.... No mention of the price ! Caeser was $10, salmon added was $17.... Waitress offers truffle oil on my French fries .... Bill comes there was a $2 additional charge for the truffle oil ! We pick crepes for dessert.. Waitress says ... Ouch... That's really the one thing I would never pick here ! Cute friendly French decor , great food but unpretentious is NOT what this is and it is outrageously expensive ! Food was good read more

Circa 1875 - Pubs Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

The food cannot be described with enough platitudes. Betty is a phenomenal asset, and her gentile ( hope that is spelled right) manner and service is top! We live far away, and will come here everytime without fail. read more

My favorite Savannah spot. Great bar, great food! I feel like I am in Paris when I am here!

One of the best spots in Savannah. Impeccable service and not a single bad choice on the menu. I will be back often!!

I was in Savannah for a conference of women professors this weekend. My friend and I went to this bar earlier in the evening and had excellent martinis. Our server was a man with a moustache, who was really nice. Based on this positive experience, I took a large group of 8 people back there after dinner. This time we had the server mentioned by Kaitlyn H. She was not friendly, but seemed competent. We stayed for a long time and ordered a lot of drinks. When the bill came, it was confusing. The martini I had ordered earlier in the night cost $8, and this time we were charged $10 for the same thing. So one of our group went to the bar to ask about it. She went to the bar and said that she had some questions about the bill. The bartender (server's boyfriend) said, You have been giving the server a hard time all night-- this was completely untrue. My friend said, well she hasn't been very nice to us, as a matter of fact. The bartender raised his voice and said not to be rude to his girlfriend. My friend came back to the table, confused. We paid what we were charged, even though it was wrong. The server came up to us and said that she didn't appreciate us calling her a "b*****." I said, no one called you that. Her boyfriend came to our table, called us all "B*****"s and literally forcibly removed us from the bar. I have never even seen such a thing happen before, and I was competely offended and upset. I still cannot believe this happened. I wouldn't recommend anyone go there ever again. read more

My husband and I love Savannah and were in town celebrating our anniversary over the weekend. After dinner at The Pink House and a show, we walked around looking for a bar to end the night. We were happy to find this place; the decor was cool and the crowd was chill and more our speed than the wasted college/military kids at some of the other places we walked past. We sat down at the bar and immediately ordered cocktails. Half way through our first drink my husband asked for a drink menu (which is my opinion should have been either offered to us or within grabbing distance so we could peruse the appetizers and specialty drinks, but not a big deal). A second bartender handed us a food menu and walked away before my husband could say that he wanted the drink menu. When she walked by again he explained, and she snatched the menu out of his hand and returned with the drink menu without a word. The interaction was way more kurt and awkward than it needed to be. Everything about this chick gave off an "I would rather be anywhere but here at midnight on a Saturday" vibe. I get it, I've spent years working as a cocktail waitress, hostess, bartender, server, you name it, and I understand that sometimes customers can be annoying, but there's just no excuse for what happened next. My husband asked a question about the dark and stormy martini. He said, "I've had the dark and stormy with ginger beer before, but what is the martini like?" In the most condescending tone she pointed to the menu and said, "Honey, it says what's in the drink right here.". Oh, no you dit-EN. I don't care how many times you throw in the word honey to off-set your bitchiness, or how stupid you think a question is. You never, ever, ever, as a server, answer a person's question about a dish/drink with a snarky, "read the menu". My husband just looked at her in shock, and said, "yeah, I see that, but you understand what I'm asking." He was met with a blank stare, probably because she just didn't know what goes in a real dark and stormy well enough to intelligently answer his question, which she never did. We would have left but at that point it was too close to last call to find another place. When the first bartender returned I told him that his coworker was awful and asked that he wait on us for the remainder of the night. In addition to having a horrible attitude for no apparent reason, this chick had her hair in a messy banana clip up-do and looked generally a bit too sloppy for a weekend working in an upscale restaurant/bar. Yes, putting on makeup may be an inconvenience, but if you want to work at a place like this, mascara goes with the territory. I'm adding a star for the ambiance and the first bartender, who actually did know the drink menu and gave us good service. read more

Simply magnificent. Excellent drinks and French cuisine. Great atmosphere and stellar service. Southern hospitality meets a genuinely French menu. read more

We went here with a large group for dinner and had a very nice time. I had the Roti Poulet (roast chicken) and it was very good and moist. My wife and others had the Filet Mignon and said it was good too (although they would have preferred the sauce on the side). The service was excellent and everyone had a great time. read more

I thought we were going to have a great meal. Sat down and was served some delicious bread. Ordered the pate de campagne as an appetizer and it was tasting great. Things started to go south when I requested more bread for the pate. Thirty minutes later, we already had our entrees but still no bread. It finally came out and was inedible. My wife's magret de canard was very bland, my cassoulet pretty good. During that whole time, the manager supervising table service never came to apologize. They did not have the decency to remove the charge for the pate and our server added a 20% service charge to our bill. Forget the Southern hospitality, Circa 1875 made me feel like I was back in my homeland dealing with the most nasty of Parisian servers. read more

Great ambiance, we had a drink at the bar and everyone was very friendly. The service at our table was excellent and the parchment baked grouper was wonderful. We would visit again next time in Savannah. read more

Circa is so good! We have been here several times and the food is always great. We have had the trout, lamb shank, scallops and the duck. Everything is so savory. And the lavender creme brûlée is amazing! read more

The lavender creme brûlée is Amazing! Been thinking about it for days now! It's nice and cozy on the bar side for dinner and drinks.

Good place, good food, TERRIBLE SERVICE..O ordered wine and no water was served!!! I ordered an appetizer and the waitress said ..we are out of this one and walked away!!!! by the end I ordered an espresso, she bring me the espresso but not the sugar and spoon, I asked for sugar expecting that she was smart enough to bring the sugar and NO SPOON. I gave up . read more

Ate here with my husband after some truly horrid meals in Savannah this place was a dream. Spouse and I are both chefs in Charleston and therefore pretty spoiled with the offerings of the holy city and such. We had pretty much given up on finding stellar food her in Savannah and just randomly picked a place whilst walking down the street. WOW, we had such an authentic, warm, and truly delicious meal here. This is french food not new american french influenced food, expect rich sauce work not contemporary but absolutely exacted impeccably. We had the Sweet breads, the chicken livers, the burger with the Red Dragon cheese add on ( definetly worth it , and I was imoressed that they had such interesting imported cheese to add on) as well as the escargo. It hink everything could have been more agressivly salted but besied that it was spot on. My husband did not "love" the escarglo but that is because he is used to to the basil fed not the grass fed. read more

Very cool bar, real laid back, a real old school classic bar feel. Very helpful and friendly wait staff. The Steak tar tar was excellent.

Circa 1875 should really be named Circa One Million because it is that good! I started with the foies gras and let me tell you something-- my taste buds reached nirvana. I can't even tell you what it was like because I seriously had an out-of-body experience. Let's talk about the frisee salad with lardons and a poached egg for a moment. Imagine yourself driving a brand new Lamborghini that you bought after winning the lottery, you're at a stop light, look over and see your boss that you HATE, roll down the window and scream, "I QUIT!" That is how good it feels to eat a salad at Circa One Million. The trout I had for my entree had to be blessed by the Pope because, seriously, it was divine. It was a dinner that I'll never forget! read more

Originally had reservations across the street. Stopped in for a beverage, loved the atmosphere and staff. Cancelled other reservation and had a wonderful dinner and experience. My wife and I will not forget this dining experience. read more

Great dining experience. Outstanding service from Steven. His wine and menu recommendations were spot on. The food was cooked to perfection and it didn't break the bank. We will be back next time we are in Savannah. read more

I lived in Germany for seven years and ate French cuisine many a time. Circa ranks up there with the European bistros without a doubt. I took my wife here for our first anniversary and the staff was 5 stars from the start. We checked in a little early and immediately were greeted with a happy anniversary and were escorted downstairs to the wine cellar for a romantic setting. Yeah, that may sound creepy, but it was actually very quiet and less hustle bustle than the upstairs, and romantic. So the waiter was awesome and met our every need, but I will complain on one thing. The food was average for "French cuisine". The waiter claimed that everything was fresh, however the scallop appetizer and my rack of lamb did not scream of the freshness that I am used to. The food was great, don't get me wrong, but definitely not worth the $140 that we spent for just us two. It is definitely priced 25% higher than it should be. We'll come back for sure, but not on a special occasion or ready to spend what we did that night. I'll give it 4 stars solely on the staff. Other than that, the food is a 3. read more

very nice chill bar. the martini's were BIG and super tasty. the bar staff was quick, super friendly, and good at mixing drinks. a lil spendy, but worth a stop in for sure. read more

J and I stopped in here on our last night in town for a casual & early dinner. We sat in the bar area and immediately fell in love with the atmosphere. Tin pressed tiles on the ceiling and walls, the bar had a couple of stained glass decorated wood dividers separating parts of the bar into little cubbies - if you sat there it was almost like you had your own private room at the bar. Super cute, dark, romantic atmosphere. We split the chef's plate (a massive plate of prosciutto, salami, house made pate, stilton, st. andre, aged porter cheddar cheeses, tomato jam and crusty bread) and a couple of salads & brussels sprouts lardons. Both of us had a couple of drinks. Our waiter was super attentive & nice (didn't catch his name but I think he was Australian). Good food, drinks, ambience & service. Great place to people watch. We will definitely come back here next time we're in Savannah. read more

Very stylish interior near public parking(very important). Nice French classic menu with the regular items: great breads/rolls, great escargot and our entrees were well prepared and served by a very pleasant server. Drinks were good sized. Only issue PRICE! $$$$! Now way around it but for a one time to Savannah a good meal and surroundings. read more

My husband and I decided to try Circa 1875's new-ish restaurant venture because Brasserie 529 (which we have been eager to try) was closed while we were in town. We'd been to Circa 1875 a few years ago when it was still just a bar, so I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. I was a bit concerned when we walked in, as we're in our mid-twenties and we were dressed very casually since we were on vacation. However, the hostess and servers were friendly enough and did not seem to judge us. The best thing about Circa is the ambiance...the bistro is beautifully decorated and it truly feels as though you're dining in Paris, which was very romantic on a rainy June evening. The bread and butter brought to the table by our amiable female server was enjoyable. My husband had a Guinness and the burger, while I had the mussels. Both were above average (nothing spectacular). We finished our meal with the white chocolate blueberry creme brulee being served that evening and left happy. I'd definitely recommend Circa 1875 for a light dinner and/or drinks. read more

went here during a ladies' weekend. the decor is so so lovely and gives great ambiance. service was excellent and food was delicious. slightly limited menu, but still a nice variety. the meal started out with wonderful complimentary warm bread and butter for the table. the escargot we ordered as an app was the only negative - a little earthier and oilier than we preferred, and seemed to need more salt or some other ingredient. the garlic-oil it was in was great for bread-dipping though. i ordered the duck a l'orange, but substituted the brussels sprouts for the cabbage. everything on my plate was delicious and devoured. my friends ordered the steak frites and the cassoulet - both very tasty as well. for a dessert, we split the bread pudding. so good. had a wonderful meal and thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant. read more

I dined alone on a business trip and ate in the bar area. Noisy, full of locals who curse and carry on while drunk, but they seemed happy and didn't bother me much so I ignored it. Service was polite, and the server kept apologizing for the food taking a long time, which was unnecessary as I don't like to be rushed. The food I had was only ok, and I was disappointed after reading many rave reviews. I had the onion soup and the coquilles. Soup is fine, unless you know how to make it yourself and can tell the difference between a carefully made stock and a one that is rushed, too dark, and salted up for lack of flavor. The coquilles were, unfortunately, downright gross. I was expected the scallops in the shell, nicely prepared and wasn't too happy to get them in a casserole dish swimming in a greasy Mornay sauce with too many breadcrumbs. I think folks come there to get drunk and then think their food is divine. Bottom line: if you are visiting and don't eat out much, you'll probably like it very much, especially if you like to drink many martinis before you eat. But if you are a NY/London/Paris/Madrid kind of person, you will be sorely disappointed. read more

Without question, Circa is the best restaurant in Savannah. We have lived here for two-plus years now, having first visited five years ago, and few restaurants in the city are as well-staffed, reliable, and consistent at such a high level. From the outstanding quality of the professional service to the thoughtfully traditional French cuisine, every bit of Circa is legitimate. The true sign of a French resto's authenticity is its execution of a roasted chicken: perfect. The escargots are spot-on. The truite is straight-up Provençale. And though I hesitate to put this in print and spoil the secret, the burger is the best in the city - and it is twelve bucks...with exceptional frites. On a coldish 'winter' night, Circa is warm and cozy, a true Parisian bistro. In the nicer weather, the atmosphere is just as charming, especially on the bustling brasserie side. A meal for two - with wine and an appetizer or dessert - is not cheap, but it is worth every penny and then some. read more

We recently enjoyed a trip to Savannah and had the very good fortune to have drinks and dinner at Circa 1875, pub and restaurant. We loved the entire experience and would recommend this establishment to anyone wanting a delicious meal surrounded by lovely, professionally-trained people in a relaxed, unpretentious setting. We started out in the quaint pub which is attached to the restaurant. We like to sit at the bar and kibitz with staffers. We found ourselves being attended to by one Tony, bartender extraordinaire and his TWO lovely helpers (this place was BUSY). We laughingly received an entire mixology class as Tony demonstraited the full variety of techniques needed to accommodate the many requests coming his way. Very fun. The entire bar was very busy and filled with a wide variety of people. Young, old, families, dates, gay and straight. A very eclectic and happy crowd. Most were stylishly dressed but several people had on dark jeans and didn't look out of place in the least. It's not really a quiet place and one could easily bring well-behaved youngsters there and feel comfortable. We had checked in early and when our table was ready we were fetched by the host and our drinks carried for us to our terrific table located against the eastern wall of the restaurant. A word about the ambiance. It's a BUSY, eclectically-styled space. It looks and feels genuinely and pleasingly old and features LARGE cheek-by-jowl posters and some original artwork hung alongside touches of the french tricolour. Much of the art is Art Nouveau in style. Many large, dark antique pieces are put to good use as serving stations. The walls are painted a subdued, mossy green (think Martha Stewart) which works beautifully against the pop of color afforded by the posters and other regalia. The ceiling is very high and a focal point were the three large front windows each of which were festooned with the aforementioned tricolour ribbon. Very effective. Indirect lighting is intelligently used throughout the space and the overall feeling was one of warmth. Now to the food. I'm afraid our review may disappoint as we both ordered the same dish! We are both conventional in our tastes and we are red meat fanatics. Also, we learned a long time ago that a good French restaurant will almost invariably have a wonderful steak! So, both of us ordered the ribeye and these proved to be some of the best steaks we've had in some time. The dish came with a red wine sauce and we also ordered the sautéed mushrooms and Béarnaise sauce to split (plenty for two). The (large!) steaks came with french fries which were very good. Crisp, well-seasoned and piping hot. The meat was perfectly marbled, tender and juicy. Just succulent. I THINK that if I ordered this dish again I might request that the red wind sauce be left off. It was lovely but I think I might have been happier with just the meat and the Béarnaise. For dessert, I had Chocolate Mousse (I told you I'm conventional) and my husband, the raspberry fanatic, ordered a classic raspberry Mille-feuille. Both were a religious experience. Our waitress (I believe her name was Mary?) was very good. She was the tiniest bit slow to suggest drink refills, but otherwise was lovely and very attentive. Each member of the wait-staff was of a type: older, professionally friendly, unobtrusive and very well-informed. No hipster types (which we, as older people ourselves, tend to deplore. Hipster barkeep: yes! Hipster waitstaff: not so much!). I visited the ladies room after dinner. It is located on the back wall of the establishment and I discovered that there is a back passageway between the bar and the dining room. The restrooms are situated between the two areas. Immediately in front of the restrooms is located what seems to be a main staging area for the waitstaff. BEAUTIFULLY styled, it serves as workstation for breads, drinks etc. As I waited my turn, I had an opportunity to observe the waitstaff working together. I was struck with the level of coordination and collegiality amongst the rather large group. This area served both the bar and the dining room and yet everyone seemed to be functioning quite well together in this tight little hive. Happy smiles all around. Time to go and we were seen off by the host who escorted us to the door and bid us a good night and an invitation to join them again when next we are in Savannah...we will! read more

I have to say that I've probably eaten/drank at Circa more than anywhere in Savannah and it's definitely the best place to be a regular at. The bartenders are all nice, remember you and are always enthusiastic about what's being served that night. The mussels are a staple and any of their fish dishes are not to be missed. read more

Great French restaurant! Dined downstairs in a candlelit corner and it was romantically cozy.

What a delightful restaurant. Authentically French and a great deal closer to Tybee Island than Paris. It takes a lot to get me to put on real shoes and drive into the city - if you live the island lifestyle you know what I mean - but this restaurant is worth every minute of the trip. Looking out onto the street from your table one can imagine with just a little imagination that one is in France. The food will confirm that impression. The menu offers primarily classics. All of the ones I've tasted have been been well done. Even the service is french a recent visit our server was completely flummoxed that we would change seats after the order had been taken. She muttered in her French accent about this catastrophe during the entire meal but rather than being off-putting it was amusing given that there were only 2 of us. If I could change one thing about the restaurant, I wish they would get rid of the florescent lighted refrigerator facing the main dining area. Reservations recommended although there is seating in the bar area if the dining room is full. read more

We loved this meal! We found it by chance on yelp, and it was the right choice. The setting was charming, and when we went (a Tuesday night), it was quiet and we did not wait for a table. We started with the spinach salad, which was crisp and flavorful. The warm baguette was perfect on the side. For dinner we had the mussels (appetizer), the pork chop, and the truffle french fries on the side. All of it was delicious, our waitress was great. We would definitely go back and recommend it. read more

Met a friend for a drink after work in the pub. Love to look of the place - very well done. Nice menu. The waitress needs an attitude adjustment. Seemed quite put out that we did not order a huge meal each. We both chose salads and each had wine. The waitress kept going and slamming the door as patrons were leaving it open - not closing it but slamming it. Then she burst through the middle of some gals who were waiting and looking at menus and said, "Excuse me ladies but I need to get through here!" very loudly. Very pricey and I don't think I'll be back. Food was OK but not up to the pricing. The waitress was the one with the long brown braid. Service was definitely lacking. read more