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    Desposito’s Seafood Restaurant

    3.9 (72 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Oysters Rockefeller
    Monica S.

    First time here, went for lunch on a beautiful day. The restaurant is hidden away, which gives it this "locals" vibe which is cool. Clean, bright ambiance, with friendly staff. We had the calamari, which was good, but I didn't get the "hot honey" part of it, it tasted like classic fried calamari, which again was good! Oysters Rockefeller were spot on, and the low country boil could feed a crowd, it was all fresh and tasty would love to see what the vibes are in the evenings in the future.

    Sorry, ate a piece of the fish before I took the picture but the fish was great flaky fried. Great season good.
    Desi W.

    When we got there the hostess was great we wanted to be outside. The weather was wonderful our server was also great. The atmosphere was pleasant. Nice clean bathrooms whole restaurant redone. I had the fish with side salad it was great and also the shredded chicken cheese eggrolls. Now that can be questionable. The shredded chicken cheese eggrolls I was wondering, where was the chicken I asked the server and she said that it was shredded, but we did not taste a lick of chicken. It was all cheese, but other than that. Everything else was fine. We enjoyed ourselves even the bartenders was great.

    Stuffed Flounder
    Kevin M.

    I finally had an opportunity to dine at Desposito's Seafood restaurant in Thunderbolt Ga. And I must say that I have found my new seafood go to restaurant. The food was so fresh and the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the menus. My wife and I even had a great view of the sun setting on the river the entire dining experience was awesome!

    Lobster Mac and cheese
    Gina D.

    Great is the best way to describe this restaurant! Staff was kind and helpful. The outdoor space is beautiful although we opted to sit inside and enjoy the ac. Everything was delish and cooked perfectly

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    Emilie W.

    I had the opportunity to join the Eat It and Like It Supper Club at Desposito's. For someone who has never been here...it was 100% AMAZING! The food, the staff, and the history were perfect in every way! We ended up having a four-course meal. For starters, we had Raw Oysters topped with a Bloody Mary Granita. The second Course was Desposito's original recipe, crab soup, which I licked the bowl. I wanted more! For the third Course, we had pan-seared black grouper over tarragon cream pappardelle Pasta, and the best was saved for last! The fourth Course was a mini three-layer red velvet cake with a chocolate ganache! I loved every bite, and the wine paring was terrific! I can't recommend this place enough!

    Shrimp and grits

    I got there around 1:30 or so in the afternoon and the restaurant was full with the exception of two seats at the bar. I sat down and I was waiting on rather quickly. I thought the service overall was good. I ordered shrimp and grits. It was sort of hide and seek to find the shrimp and I never did find anything else. The best shrimp and grits I've ever eaten is from a restaurant in Albany, Georgia called Austin's fire Grill. Using that as the 10 reference point, I would've rated this food about a 6.

    Shrimp scampi
    Viviana G.

    We had a great experience here. We visited on a Saturday night expect a wait but it's worth it . We were delighted to find out they could make me a non alcoholic mock-tail. The egg rolls are a must my boyfriend is still raving about them. He enjoyed his shrimp scampi . I would pass on their mac n cheese and explore something else next time. They have an outdoor bar with live music which looked really nice . Parking can be a little tricky on weekends.

    Nick B.

    Awesome place nestled in a side street in Thunderbolt - staff is very helpful - space is new & looks awesome - went with fish sandwich w/ mac & enjoyed it tremendously

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    Wonderful food, helpful and attentive staff. Recommend. Dive bar feel with excellent food- my fave!

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    Coastal 15 is definitely the move. Rolled in around 8 PM this Easter Sunday and they sat us…read moreimmediately--no wait, no hassle. The vibe is that perfect "upscale-ish" sweet spot. It feels high-end but keeps it strictly comfortable, kind of like a classic 90s beat--smooth, but with enough weight to keep it real. I rocked the namesake seafood soup and the Brussels sprouts, and they both hit. But the real MVP of the night was my wife's cornmeal-crusted fish and grits. She's been eating her way through Savannah all week, and she called this the undisputed champ. The waitstaff was 100--on point and kept everything moving. Word of advice: parking looks like a whole situation, so we just walked over from the hotel. If you're looking for a legit spot that's easy on the eyes and the palate, this is it. Peace.

    Made a reservation for Tuesday evening. Place was pretty empty. We probably didn't have to make a…read morereservation. Service was absolutely exceptional! Our lady was super friendly, nice and helpful. Ambiance is very modern and pleasant. It is also very spacious and romantic place, we definitely enjoyed a date night. We started with beets with goat cheese and shrimp gumbo. Both appetizers were delicious. I don't usually like gumbo but this one was very good! For main we had cioppino and salmon. Both were amazing, totally enjoyed it. We also had some mocktails that were delicious. Great place.

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    Erica Davis Lowcountry

    Erica Davis Lowcountry

    4.4(272 reviews)
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    Sunday fried chicken in a converted gas station five miles outside Savannah, with oysters that I'm…read morestill thinking about three days later. That's the short version. Here's the longer one. Erica Davis Lowcountry sits on Victory Drive in Thunderbolt -- a town so small it has exactly one square mile of land and a name borrowed from a lightning strike that supposedly split open a freshwater spring on the Wilmington River bluff. The restaurant itself has a similar origin story: a long-shuttered seafood spot called Teeple's, left empty for years, brought back to life by Erica and Dwight Davis with real care. The gaslight sconces out front stayed. So did the bones of the building. The garage doors open when the weather cooperates. We came in late on a Friday, catching the final stretch of their brunch service. Hannah (I believe) was our server -- in training, which you wouldn't have guessed. She steered us well and managed the table (and the room) with a confidence that didn't feel performed. We started with the Barbecue Shrimp and the Oysters Rockefeller. The barbecue shrimp -- Georgia shrimp in a spiced, rich sauce served with toasts -- was good but the one I'd skip on a return visit. The Oysters Rockefeller are the opposite story: roasted, finished with creamed collards and parmesan, and genuinely one of the better bites I've had in recent memory. Order them. My husband had the Wassaw Redfish -- pan-seared over stone-ground grits with garlic beurre blanc and heirloom tomato. Clean, confident cooking. I had the Sunday fried chicken, which delivered exactly what that dish promises when it's done right. Sides of fresh green beans, South Georgia collards, and Erica's Famous Coleslaw held their own across the board. Dessert was the Key Lime Pie, served in a cup that does not prepare you for how good it is. Tart and creamy in the right proportion. We didn't leave any behind. The family's seafood history in Savannah goes back to 1946. You can feel that kind of depth in a kitchen -- not in any one dramatic bite, but in the steadiness of it all.

    Really wanted to love this restaurant. Two of us both ordered the signature Shrimp and Grits, at…read morethe recommendation of the waitress. She expressed that it was her favorite dish and the favorite dish of many customers. The flavors were great, and interesting. The dish had the potential to be an 8/10 or 9/10, but it was so incredibly salty that it was nearly unbearable. The signature dish was a 6/10, maybe, as a result. If it was fine tuned, it could be a great dish. We also had the Fried Green Tomatoes. Very nice. Would order those again. They were delicious. This is a cool spot, and if they dial in their food, it could be epic. Our waitress was a delight also. Really nice service. 3 stars is justified because, in spite of the good things noted, the core element for any restaurant must be their food and if the Shrimp and Grits is their "signature" dish, they should give it the same attention they give other areas that are going well.

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    The Cotton Exchange Seafood Grill & Tavern - Mahi po boy

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    Trying to eat anywhere on River Street on a Friday around 6:30pm is challenging, so waiting 40mins…read morewasn't a shocker. Walking up stairs was. We ordered Glazed salmon with pilaf rice and garlic broccoli. Also, The Feast which includes fried oysters, shrimp, catfish, fries and coleslaw. Pink lemonade. I didn't taste the garlic but I love broccoli so much that it was still good. The right amount of crunch. Fluffy pilaf rice that was tasty. Like actually good. I enjoyed the glazed salmon, cooked to perfection. There was no complaints at all pertaining to the well seasoned, crispy fried everything lol oysters, shrimp , fries and catfish. Good service and nice place to sea the ships sailing by while enjoying your meal. Nice clean bathroom. I do have a suggestion: inform the patrons ahead of time they may have to go upstairs to dine. I witnessed many complained about those stairs

    For today's lunch, the salmon seafood sandwich caught my attention…read more With a decent amount of lunch options to choose from, the salmon sandwich with it options made the cut. . You start out with a choice of bread, followed by lettuce, tomato, and French dressing, bacon and cheese. Minus the bacon and cheese of course course the sandwich was actually quite good. You get a very nice piece of salmon cooked the way you want it and it did not have that fishy taste or smell. You also get a choice of sides unfortunately they forgot to include my potato salad side. To kick off the lunch, I went with their clam chowder with potato. This was pretty good with a good amount of clams, but it was a tad on the salty side.

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