Cancel

Open app

Search

Huey's On the River

3.9 (3.8k reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 9:30 pm

About Huey's On the River

Loading...

Read the full summary in the app

Huey's On the River Photos

Business Info

HUEY'S ON THE RIVER ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Touristy
Classy

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Huey's On the River

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Brunch meni
Marnie H.

Was visiting the area and looking for an easy lunch. Saw the menu and liked the New Orleans theme so decided to dine. The server was friendly. Unfortunately the eggs and toast were cold but my dining partner did not want to send back to the kitchen so ate it anyway. The chicken and sausage gumbo was good, very dark roux and had a nice flavor. I would have loved to see a seafood or shrimp gumbo as an offering.

Menu
Darrell M.

Gumbo, fried green tomato's and house salad were all delish. Service was a little slow at times. Ambiance was good with good people watching.

Catfish & Cheese Grits
angela c.

I love eating here! Every time I visit Savannah I make it a point to visit. I started with the beignets first! Yep, before the entree & not as dessert. They were hot with a ton of powdered sugar. Yum! The pineapple juice was good. My grits were great (I ordered extra cheese with them) & as always the catfish was fried to perfection. Crispy on the outside & tender and flaky on the inside. Delicious. I love sitting by the windows near the street. The view of the river is great. I left super happy!!

Bloody Mary and the fried shrimp and oysters
Michael L.

We came here last year and to my surprise, I didn't review it! In fact, last year we came here several times, once for food, and once just for beignets for dessert! The beignets come out piping hot and with the powdered sugar goodness. Oh, and the pecan sauce goes really well with it also! This time I ordered the fried shrimp and oysters and they were cooked perfectly. I got the cheesy grits also and I'm sorry to say that it was disappointing. Other reviewers enjoyed their grits so perhaps it was just an off day or a bad batch (or maybe a different cook). I just took a few bites of it and left the majority of it.

Eggs Benedict
Sam B.

Chose to eat here mainly for the view, you can have a beautiful river view while you eat! I ordered eggs Benedict which was pretty good. The English muffins were a bit overcooked and one of the egg yolks was cooked all the way through, but besides that it was delicious. Considering the location, prices weren't bad. Service was really good as well. I'd come back and try their lunch/dinner!

Tequila sunrise
Brittany G.

The scenery, the service, and the food were AMAZING. Our waitress was a sweetheart and very attentive. My gf had the Fried catfish and she said it was good. I had a crabcake Benedict. The seafood was fresh and the potatoes that came with it were seasoned very differently than I've ever had. They were so gooddd! We both enjoyed our drinks and noted they had liquor in them and not too sweet. Great for us. The only reason they did not get a 5 star review is because lowkey all of the POC were put in the same section in the back of the restaurant, that felt intentional and off putting. I will say, if this was a one off then cool, otherwise we may want to address that. Overall, 4.5/5

Fried Chicken Benedict
Jessica W.

Out of all the restaurants we visited in Savannah, this was hands down the best. We were still talking about the food days later. While we found almost everything delicious, I felt the Pasta Jambalaya was just okay, not bad, but it didn't quite reach the high standard of the other dishes. During our visit, we ordered: - Fried Chicken Benedict (poached eggs, buttermilk-soaked chicken tenders, English muffin, black pepper bacon hollandaise) - Cheryl's Fried Green Tomatoes (golden fried and remoulade) - Pasta Jambalaya (shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage, linguini and creole sauce - Shrimp and Grits (shrimp and savory Cajun sauce served over Parmesan grits) - Parmesan Garlic Grits ( These were so delicious I could have enjoyed them as a standalone dish) - Bacon - Beignets (French Style Doughnuts with Praline Sauce) these were some of the best beignets I have tasted)

Risto K.

Good Creole/Cajun food on the riverwalk in Savannah! It is not fancy and it is moderately priced, all of which is a plus. Service is so-so, and food quality ranges! Corn bread which is complimentary is hard to eat. Simply put it falls apart and you find yourself scooping it with spoon! Grilled chicken sandwich is drowned in mayo in a bread that is stale. Gumbo is really good. The only downside is that they put little gumbo in a bowl and a lot of rice. Muffuletta sandwich was just awesome and we loved it!!! It was so good - I would say it's the best thing on the menu!

Beignets
Janie U.

Brought my son here for a little brunch, we got seated right away by the window seat which was super nice to be able to look out onto the river. My son fell in love with Beignets that day. I had the shrimp and grits, which weren't super amazing but the flavor was good and I really enjoyed the Parmesan they put in it. It needed some salt or something, the flavoring of the gravy the shrimp was served with just didn't really stand out in the dish. But I do love Huey's and will always come back, service is always great, and the fried green tomatoes are some of the best!!

Beignets
Alyssa M.

I came here at prime lunchtime on a Saturday so there was a bit of a wait for a table, but we were able to walk around a bit and got a text when it was ready. The seating is all in a covered porch area with fans, though it is still a bit hot in the summer. It's also very crowded and tables are very close together. For those reasons I docked a star, however the service and the food were outstanding! Our server was very friendly and the food came out at a good pace, considering how busy it was. We started with an order of beignets and they were huge! They were super fluffy and came with a delicious pecan sauce. For my meal I got the catfish poboy, which was also gigantic! The catfish was breaded with a sesame coating and it was perfectly crispy and juicy. The toppings complimented it well and the bread was amazing. I got a side of red beans and rice which was also tasty, but the sandwich was definitely the star. Overall the food was incredible but I'd recommend coming at a time when it's less crowded and less hot.

To go charge
Tawny V.

The vibe and views were beautiful, and the service was good overall, except for the maître d' who took a minute to come back?? maybe she was on a break. I mainly came in because I saw a couple outside enjoying a beignet, and since I was in Louisiana just a month ago, I was definitely craving them. They were nice and hot when we got them, but unfortunately, they didn't allow the dough to rise properly, so the inside was quite dense rather than fluffy. Still, I'd give it a B+ for effort.

Prob
Urooj F.

God no. I would not try anything from here again after having their shrimp poboy. The bread was cold, not soft, and there was barely any shrimp!! Not at all New Orleans style, nothing close. It was a sad sad sandwich. We did also get the cheesy grits which my husband approved. Hope others have had better experience with their menu items.

Menu side 2
Josh D.

Huey's didn't have a large selection of food, but they do have something for everyone, I personally tried the shrimp étouffée and thought it was pretty good. The seasoning was just right and not underwhelming or overpowering. They also bring out cornbread before the meal that is moist and melts in your mouth. The service was good. We didn't have to wait to sit for a party of 5. We did arrive around 7pm. The ambiance was casual and welcoming. I'll definitely give it another try when I'm back in the area.

A dozen Beignets!

See all

19 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

14 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

9 hours ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Darrell M.
6
178
565

1 day ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 hours ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 month ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

4 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 2
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Risto K.
342
1077
6434

10 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 1

4 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 1

3 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Tawny V.
2183
1348
12084

1 year ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 7
Thanks 1
Love this 5
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Deljere H.
410
49
49

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Michael O.
0
241
267

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Al J.
16
387
1855

10 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

8 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 96

Huey's On the River Reviews in Other Languages

Ask the Community - Huey's On the River

Is there a dress code?

No didn't see one posted plus I saw people dressed all kind of ways

Is there a long wait even on a weekday? Do they still offer free beignets with yelp check in?

No, we are here and checked in. Offer didn't come up

Is there a clear view of the river while you're eating?

You're at water level, across the street from the river. The street side has floor to ceiling windows. Tables near the windows have a good river view. The further back/inside you are, the less the view. My guess is that you can request a window… 

Are the fried green tomatoes vegan? Are they dipped in egg or made with butter? Same with the beignets are they made with any animal products! Thanks in advance!

not vegan

Do you have bottomless mimosas?

No bottomless mimosas

It says vegan options but I don't see any on the menus?

They do serve fried green tomatoes which are yummy. They are served with a remoulade, but just don't get that. Does that help. They also have beignets. Lots of fish. Not lots of vegan options, but soo good!

Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

You might also consider

Turbine Market + Café - Shrimp and grits

Turbine Market + Café

4.2(63 reviews)
0.4 mi

Outstanding! Great ambiance. Light piano music playing in the background. The decorations are…read moresparse but emphasize the feeling this was a factory at one time. The food was amazing. Hands down best shrimp and grits I've ever had. The addition of southern chow chow and a drizzle of basil oil made it perfect. Great place. Glad we stopped and we'll be back!

Such a cute spot with a great atmosphere! Turbine Market + Café is located inside the JW Marriott…read moreSavannah, and the hotel itself feels almost like a museum, with beautiful decor and plenty of interesting details. We visited with a group of four, which was perfect because we had the chance to try several dishes. On weekends, they offer brunch with both buffet-style and à la carte options. We started with the Short Rib Grilled Cheese seasoned perfectly, cheesy, and served on bread that was wonderfully toasted and crunchy. The BLT had that same satisfying crispy, toasted bread and was fresh and flavorful. We also tried the Caesar Salad with blackened shrimp, which was a nice lighter option, along with a side of their fries. The fries were delicious thin, crispy, fresh, and nicely salty. Definitely the kind of fries you keep reaching for even when you're already full! The Breakfast Burrito was another favorite, packed with egg, chorizo, and cheese. It was flavorful and came with tortillas and salsa on the side, which added a nice touch. The service was friendly and informative, and everything came out fresh. I also really enjoyed the cute decorations and overall ambiance of the space.

Photos
Turbine Market + Café - Waiting line

Waiting line

Turbine Market + Café - Club sandwich

Club sandwich

Turbine Market + Café - Short rib grilled cheese

See all

Short rib grilled cheese

Treylor Park - Quesadilla & Waffle Fries

Treylor Park

4.3(4.8k reviews)
0.1 mi
•$$

Fun place to eat with unique dishes. We started with PB&J wings. So good. Peanut butter sauce with…read morepecans. Peach jelly on the side. Such a great combo. The wings were cooked perfect. These are a must try if you like wings. Chicken and pancake tacos were delicious. Pancakes had a touch of sweetness. Fried chicken inside with a spicy mayo. Topped with a strawberry salsa that worked well. 3 of these were very filling. Fun and very good. Son had the double wide footlong. Topped with sloppy Joe. After that the 2 sides were different. One had fried banana peppers. The other side more classic with toppings. Son said it was really good. Others had the ahi tuna salad. Tuna was perfectly rare. Salad was good and the wasabi dressing had great flavor without being too spicy. Service was quick even though jam packed. Also very friendly.

Treylor Park was probably exactly what we needed at 11:30 at night…read more It's somewhere between a diner and a sports bar, but the decor is what makes it. The whole place is designed to feel like the inside of a trailer--spray-painted antique chandeliers, old pictures of different trailer parks, and random little details everywhere. It's kitschy, but very intentional, and honestly pretty cool. We came in late after a 4h drive into town after work, and the staff was still super friendly and accommodating. No "we're about to close" energy, which I appreciated. We started with the creamy collard dip, which is basically their take on spinach-artichoke dip, but with collards. Really good. I do think the chips were a little too heavy for the dip--a thinner chip would've been perfect--but that's a small note. The chicken pancake tacos were probably my favorite. The chicken was fried perfectly and still really moist. And at this point, I'm convinced Savannah just knows how to cook chicken. Everywhere we went, the chicken was consistently good. My partner got the grilled apple pie sandwich, which has fried chicken, grilled apples and bacon. He's not even a big pork person, but that bacon was so crispy and the whole combination just worked. Even the waffle fries were good--crispy, fresh and actually seasoned. We had the Grateful Dead and Wicked Kiwi cocktails, plus a couple of shots, and the drinks were strong, good and reasonably priced. Honestly, I don't have a ton of notes here. It's not trying to be some elevated dining experience. It's just a really good late-night spot with good food, strong drinks, friendly service and a fun atmosphere. We sat inside because Savannah in August was not about to have us sitting on anybody's patio. Definitely recommend, especially if you're looking for somewhere to eat late. It was a vibe, the food was good, and it did exactly what it needed to do.

Photos
Treylor Park - Inside from the front door

Inside from the front door

Treylor Park - Fish and chips!

Fish and chips!

Treylor Park - Kids chicken tendies!

See all

Kids chicken tendies!

The Collins Quarter - Eggs Benedict

The Collins Quarter

4.5(3.2k reviews)
0.3 mi
•$$

Makes me want to move back to Savannah! The food here is amazing. I had the salmon hollandaise…read morefor breakfast and it was cooked to perfection. The eggs benedict was delicious as were all the plates we ordered. Classic breakfast, hash-all great! We were a party of 6 and Zach was our very personable & attentive waiter. He was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions about the yummy menu items. Everything arrived timely and hot. It was fun to be there on a Sunday morning to hear the 11 o'clock celebration as alcohol, in my case mimosas, were legally allowed in the city. Lively music, lights and bells were rung to signal the start. So fun!

Outstanding! Located in historic downtown Savannah. The building is brick architecture and inside…read moreis Australian inspired interior. The hubby and I got in on a Sunday night without a reservation. Rather than a long wait, we were good with sitting at the bar. Hubby's lemon herb chicken was excellent. I tried it and the roasted semi boneless half chicken was tender and delicious. It was accompanied with garlic fingerling potatoes, charred broccolini in lemon chicken jus. After a long day of travel, I needed good protein so the Collins Burger was a fine choice. It's a double smash, sauce, chopped bacon, and crispy shallots. Cooked well, juicy, and just all around excellent. Had a sip of the hubby's sangria and wow! Probably the best one I've tasted. The vibes here are chic and upscale. In the evening/late dinner hours, it's dark lighting. Service was top notch. They are actually known for their brunch which I would love to try if visiting Savannah again!

Photos
The Collins Quarter - Inside bar

Inside bar

The Collins Quarter - Bubble & Squeak

Bubble & Squeak

The Collins Quarter - Swine Time Benny

See all

Swine Time Benny

Little Duck Diner - Amazing Breakfast

Little Duck Diner

4.1(1.4k reviews)
0.2 mi
•$$

I've been to Savannah three or four times now, and somehow I had never tried this place, even…read morethough it's such a staple! I'm so glad I finally got to try it on this trip. We had a group of about 14 girls on a bachelorette trip, and we showed up around 11:00 AM. There was about an hour wait, so we went and walked around for a little bit while we waited. Once we finally got seated, though, our server took care of all 14 of us SO efficiently. He was absolutely running around doing his best! Getting everyone's drinks, taking all of our food orders, and making sure everyone was taken care of. The food came out pretty quickly considering the size of our group, and he was even able to split up all of our checks for us. Overall, the service was amazing. He was great! The vibes inside were really cool, too. We were seated in a corner area where we could see people coming in and out and watch everyone walking by outside the window. There was also another bachelorette group sitting near us, so it made the whole experience even more fun. And then there was my food... SO GOOD. I got the chicken sandwich, and it was HUGE. I honestly don't even think my picture does justice to how much food comes with it. Surprisingly, the fries were really good, too. But the chicken was what really impressed me. Sometimes when you order grilled chicken, it can be super dry, but this chicken was SO tender and juicy. There wasn't a single tough or dry spot. I was full after eating half of the sandwich, but I almost ate the entire thing because I genuinely could not stop eating it! I will absolutely be back here the next time I'm in Savannah!

We stopped by for brunch on a rainy Sunday afternoon. It was not very busy, probably because of the…read morerain and probably because we came for a later brunch. I love that the menu encourages you to try duck in different ways than you may be used to. I don't typically like ordering grilled cheese out since I make a pretty good one myself at home, but the duck grilled cheese called to me. I'm glad I answered because it was delicious! It had the right combo of cheeses, and the caramelized onion gave it that little pizzazz it needed. It went great with the tomato soup. My sister's duck tacos were also very good. They do a great job of cooking the duck well, which I don't think is easy. The bellinis weren't groundbreaking, but they were very fun, since there's different flavors to choose from and they come garnished with a little rubber duck.

Photos
Little Duck Diner - Inside Area

Inside Area

Little Duck Diner - QUACKO TACO

QUACKO TACO

Little Duck Diner - Indoors

See all

Indoors

The Cotton Exchange Seafood Grill & Tavern - Buffalo chicken wrap

The Cotton Exchange Seafood Grill & Tavern

4.0(1.5k reviews)
0.1 mi
•$$

Stopped in for lunch while touring Savannah and River St. the food was amazing, the beer was ice…read morecold and Connie was the sweetest server ever. You can't visit without trying their Crab Chowder - it has a little bite to it too which made it unique and terrific. We also had some really good calamari, a kids grilled, a burger (with a really good bun and produce) and a buffalo chicken wrap. Every bit of the food was good but the ambiance of this place steals the show. It's located along River St and has tons of character, charm and history.

The food was great. I had the Low Country Boil. Sausage was a very good beef sausage and was the…read moreperfect texture. There was plenty of shrimp in the mix. It tasted good. Had the texture of very fresh shrimp and was actually large shrimp....like 16 to 20 count. My one complaint was the cup of "butter". When I dipped my first shrimp, the taste wasn't what my brain expected. So I had another...same thing. It had a buttery flavor but it just didnt taste like butter. I used a spoon to dribble some on my plate. I think it was butter flavored cooking oil like you would use to make popcorn. The color was just like butter flavored popcorn oil. Next time I would specifically request butter.....I'm sure they have some in the kitchen. Waitress: awesome. Good service, checked on us regularly...very nice.

Photos
The Cotton Exchange Seafood Grill & Tavern - Inside dining area

Inside dining area

The Cotton Exchange Seafood Grill & Tavern - Mahi po boy

Mahi po boy

The Cotton Exchange Seafood Grill & Tavern - Beers

See all

Beers

Huey's On the River - cajun - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...