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. read more

Huey's On the River - Bloody Mary and the fried shrimp and oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Fantastic Bloody Mary! The fried chicken eggs Benedict is delicious, as well as the Parmesan garlic grits (not pictured). Super friendly staff! read more

Huey's On the River - Fried chicken eggs Benedict and cheese grits - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Fortunately, we were on the list for a 30 minute wait for a table. So we went to the bar for a cocktail while we waited. Two seats next to the front window at the end of the bar were open. Our server/mixologist, Avery, gave us drink and food menus, so we decided to eat at the bar. Everything began falling into place and continued throughout our wonderful visit. Avery was incredible! Working a packed bar, drinks for tables and yet we felt that we were the only people being served by her. Started with fantastic and perfectly made cocktails; Manhattan and Amaretto Sour. We shared a bowl of Cajun Gumbo and a bowl of Crawfish Etoufee. Both perfectly spiced. The gumbo had just the right amount of kick for me. The taste reminded us so much of New Orleans that I thought to myself that an Abita beer would go great with the food. Not having encountered Abita outside of New Orleans, I asked if they had an Abita-like beer. Avery said that they actually had Abita! Everything continued to just get better. Eating at the bar was the perfect place for us. When I walked through the main dining room (on my way to the restroom), I found it to be a little too noisy for our taste. At the bar we had a couple of very nice chats with some folks next to us. On to dessert. Had to go with the beignets with praline sauce. Cafe Dumonde eat your hear out! Golden brown, warm and steamy, drenched in powdered sugar... unbelievable praline sauce. A couple of cups of excellent coffee and we were set. Finished off with a few sips of Gator Bite, an orange flavored rum liquor reminiscent of Rum Jumbie. Go here! Sit at the bar during Avery's shift. You will not be disappointed! We can't wait to get back for more! You done The Kingfish proud! read more

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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! read more

Huey's On the River - Eggs Benedict - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

My husband and I decided to check out Huey's for breakfast. The restaurant is nice and right across from the river so there is a nice view while you dine. Service was a bit on the slow side but otherwise fine. My husband had a benedict, I had the muffuletta and we also shared an order of beignets. Everything was delicious and very filling. read more

Friendly and packed full of flavor, Huey's on The River doesn't hold back. With views of the river and a cool air conditioned dining room, this restaurant offers a wonderful experience on a hot day. Everything was flavorful and cooked well. The staff are all friendly and engaging. A great spot for lunch when visiting river st. read more

Huey's On the River - Shrimp & Grits - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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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! read more

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Fried green tomatoes are fabulous! View of the river great and the ability to watch ships coming in and out take the experience over the top Fried green tomatoes are fabulous! View of the river great and the ability to watch ships coming in and out take the experience over the top read more

In town for a girls trip and we wanted to eat near the river, this place came up on our search. Cool atmosphere with the open windows and live music upstairs. We ordered Jazzy Wings, the Herb Grilled Salmon, the Fried Green Tomato Muffuletta, the Grilled Chicken Sandwich, and the beignets. The beignets came out first and they were amazing! The rest of the food, not sooo much. We had two orders of salmon at our table and both were not fully cooked. Let's just say no one in our party of 6 cleared their plates. Except for the beignet plate, that plate was practically licked clean! read more

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Stopped here for brunch while visiting Savannah for the weekend. When we showed up we were told it would be about a 30 minute wait (for a party of 3), but it ended up being closer to 45 minutes. The dining room we were seated in was beautiful. Unfortunately there was a rather large table next to us that was very noisy; they were talking and laughing extremely loud. Not sure if that's the norm here but I expected a more quiet and quaint restaurant, especially for brunch. I wasn't super hungry so I opted for the yogurt bowl which was gorgeous and tasted great. I will say though, it was definitely on the sweeter side. I think they might've used too much honey. As we were finishing up and paying, I noticed a lot of tables just sitting there, assuming they were waiting on their bills. That may be why it took so long to be seated. Overall I did enjoy the food here and will definitely come back. read more

Huey's On the River - Yogurt bowl - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

So good! Great service and wonderful atmosphere. Shared the beignets which were awesome. Got the seafood omelette with the parmesan grits and the fried chicken benedict. Everything was fresh and the chicken was amazing. The breakfast potatoes were good, but not the traditional way, more mash potato? Still good, but not what was expecting so be aware! Overall, very good experience and get the bloody marys! read more

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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. read more

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Seafood Pasta was ok. Needed salt; lacked flavor. Came here for the "world famous Beignets" and honestly they were above average, but I've had much better in Washington state. I figured I'd find better ones in Savannah. read more

Huey's On the River - "World Famous Beignets". They were good but not amazing, I've had better. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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. read more

Huey's On the River - Prob - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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. read more

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This is a popular spot in Savannah on River street overlooking the river facing the convention center. Known for great Beignets, jambalaya and Louisiana soul food serving breakfast, lunch , and dinner. Our server was great and everyone enjoyed their meal. read more

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I was in town for several days with my parents as a pre-holiday vacation and my parents who have visited Savannah previously said we had to stop by Huey's to get the Beignets! I'm all for fried dough and powdered sugar! :) Huey's is right on the river and the front of the store is just windows so you can see the big ships when they come by. It was a bit stuffy in there and noticed the fans were not on. Our server was very nice and attentive and was able to get them on and cool us off quickly. We went around lunch time but me and dad were still kinda full from breakfast. And frankly, I was there for one thing...the beignets! We ordered a dozen because even though they are best hot and fresh we wanted some leftovers. They were amazing! My dad got the caramel praline cheesecake and it was not a small slice! Mom was hungry and got the fried oyster po'boy which she really enjoyed and I just got a plate of hot fries to share. Even though we didn't have a huge lunch our server was great and really made our visit special. If I ever get back to Savannah I'll be back to Huey's and you should check them out! read more

Huey's On the River - A dozen Beignets! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Huey's on the River is a long termed restaurant in Savannah. I have been coming to Savannah for more than 30 years for both business & pleasure and make time to visit Huey's while here. Today's visit is with friends from Atlanta and as always the food was very good. I had the seafood omelette which was cooked perfectly (no burnt egg) and loaded with seafood (shrimp shredded crab & scallops). My wife had Eggs Sardou (poached eggs) with the potatoes casserole (potatoes, cheese & spices). Our friends had the Eggs Blackstone & Eggs Benedict, both of which looked good and from what our friends said was excellent! But, before you start the meal you must have beignets. Huey's version is very good with the dough cooked spot on and of course more powdered sugar than you need but still consume. Finally, the restaurant has very good service and the decor is comfortable. If visiting the Savannah area put this on your list. You may also catch Hollywood in town as we did as they were prepping River St. for a shoot of a future episode of Tulsa Kings! read more

Huey's On the River - Seafood Omelette - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Walked about fifteen minutes just to try a place that is known for New Orleans style food. The restaurant sits at the river with a view that is super peaceful. Upon arrival I was greeted by a host who did notify me that the restaurant accepts Apple Pay. I was glad since I typically pay that way. I sat down and ordered a mimosa and coke with no ice. The drinks were brought expeditiously. As I sat , drank and fellowshiped on FaceTime I notice that the plants above me were real. That gave the place a fresh , crisp atmosphere ( at 8:30a). Shortly afterwards I was brought a cup of gumbo. I will say for restaurant quality it was good.. add a little hot sauce and it's better. Shortly after scarfing down the gumbo my catfish , grits, potatoes and fried hard egg arrived. The catfish was hard and crispy like I like. The grits were perfect. Potatoes stole the show and the toast was a nice compliment. The only thing was the eggs were not fried hard they were runny which made the eggs inedible to me. Other than that my visit was amazing. The staff were all nice and the food is great. I would come back to try their beignets! read more

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Great view of river for lunch. Food was good. Service started out a bit rude but she warmed up. Food was hot and good. Had water but think full bar. Restrooms are shared with others in building read more

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Huey's on the River is a fantastic choice if you are in Savannah, Georgia. The restaurant is in an old cotton gin and the ambiance definitely added to my overall experience. My server was top notch and offered stellar service. I went with the crawfish etoufee and red beans and rice. Both were excellent. This was overall a great experience and I would definitely recommend here. read more

Huey's On the River - Crawfish etoufee and red beans and rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

This restaurant is a hot commodity on Riverstreet, so be prepared to wait. Plenty of seating but space is really tight. Now on to the food, came out super fast!! Service was impeccable from beginning to end. Waiter was extremely polite and knowledgeable of the menu. The views from the restaurant were nice and plenty of options on the menu. I would visit again read more

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Before coming to Savannah this place was recommended. Thankfully it was just a walk from our hotel. I order the Seafood Omelette with potatoes and my husband had the crab Benedict. I loved my dish. The taste was not over powering just perfect. My husband was not as impressed with his crab Benedict dish. I still would highly recommend this place. Enjoy read more

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Beautiful view of riverwalk & river from the dining room side. We were lucky to walk in with party of 6 and get a table quickly. Its a nice bright space. They also have an indoor bar with tables for dining thats more casual, to the right when you enter. We were brought into main enclosed dining room to the left. It was a pretty warm evening, so we were happy they had the glass doors closed to full enjoy our meal in AC. The gentleman who was our server is a Savannah native. Authentic southern hospitality, with great menu reccomendations. We started with fried green tomatoes and their french pastries, World Famous Beignets. Best way i can describe..like a french version of Italian zeppole, but its flat, much more light, airy crispy on outside and moist inside doused in powdered sugar. Both apps were absolutely delicious! Most of us had the shrimp & grits which is a Savannah flavor must have in my opinion. And every restaurant has a different take on it. But I haven't had a bad one yet, anywhere. I went with the catfish. It was a little disappointing in terms of flavor, but was clearly fresh and breaded/fried perfectly! Overall we enjoyed our meals, the service, the great river view, and the air conditioning! read more

Huey's On the River - River View from dining room - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Visiting Huey's when in Savannah seems to be a tradition at this point. I decided that I was going to have the gumbo and now I realize that that's the only way to start my day when in Savannah. It was flavorful with a little hint of spice. I decided to go with The bowl and it was very filling. I also ordered some beignets. I got so excited I forgot to even take a picture but I highly recommend 10 out of 10 from what I've heard from other people they have the best in the city can't save the service was a bit slow, but the server was very nice. They have a upstairs and downstairs and you have a great view of the riverfront from inside of the restaurant. read more

Huey's On the River - Gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Fantastic experience! The beignets were light and perfectly sweet, the salmon was blackened to perfection, and the crawfish étouffée was truly superb--rich, flavorful, and the clear standout of the meal. Classic creole food done right. I definitely would love to come back read more

Huey's On the River - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Popped in out of the cold to grab a bite on NYE. Shared the chicken tenders and fried okra (FANTASTIC, the sauce is great). Service was a little slow but expected for the holiday. Place was packed (again, holiday) so it was a little loud but not bothersome. read more

Huey's On the River - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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We had breakfast there two days in a row. The food was exceptional. The service was excellent. I would definitely recommend this place.

We had a large group, and the service was incredible. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere. The food was fantastic. read more

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Barbecue shrimp was mind blowing! Could have done with just appetizers. Shrimp Po boy was okay. Fries were cold. Drinks were good and not watered down. read more

Huey's On the River - Shrimp Po boy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Every thing about our experience here was terrific. The food was well prepared and served. Drinks were great. Staff was friendly and personable. Will definitely return on my next visit to Savannah. read more

The beignets are the best I've ever had. Yes, better than that one place in NoLa that everyone raves about.... Honestly this place exceeded my expectations, not only with their food but with their staff and service. Shoutout to my new bestie, Lauren, who was not only attentive but also very warm and welcoming. I will definitely be back.... I already miss their food and my friend. If you're in Savannah, I highly recommend a Huey's trip! read more

Wow what a great place . We had a great day walking all the squares . We saved the river walk for last we had ask around about where to eat dinner and Huey's was highly recommended . We got there fired green tomatoes also cheesy grits and crawfish étouffée it was great a taste of New Orleans in Savannah . read more

Get the gumbo. Fantastic roux Etouffee is good too. Both bartenders make excellent vieux carries. read more

Lovely little spot. Got a table by an open window and the view was just what I wanted. Got to people watch, which is my favorite, while overlooking the river! Food is great and at a reasonable price. Had the bloody mary which could have been better, but was decent enough with my po'boy. Staff was attentive and friendly! read more

Huey's On the River - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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I've only been here a few times and it's always been for the beignets. They are delicious and the sauce on the side is so good! I was disappointed last time that they didn't bother putting the sauce in with my order. I didn't notice until I got back to my car and had to walk all the way back down River Street to request it. That was super frustrating. read more

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It's a little breakfast spot right by the river. The decor was beautiful as we walked in and we were greeted. Everyone was friendly. Our server was amazing! She was knowledgeable and recommended the cheesy potatoes and grits. My sister ordered the steak and eggs with her side of cheesy potatoes. I ordered eggs Benedict with grits as my side. We got beignets for dessert and our server was so sweet and made a little plate for my baby niece as well. This is a nice little restaurant with good food. I would be back! read more

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Close to the Hyatt. Service was initially a little slow but was prompt after that. It was busy and getting close to closing time. Had the gumbo. Absolutely delicious. My wife has the pasta pesto which I fished. Equally excellent. In fact, I think that I over ate trying to finish her entree. Location and food was top notch. Ambiance was southern diner and comfortable. The food is worth visiting multiple times on any visit close to the river. Whew! read more

Wow!!! We stopped there just to order a dozen beignets and I must say, they are the BEST we have had anywhere yet!! Delicious!! The view was amazing.. service was great.. will definitely be back! read more

Huey's On the River - Beignets - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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I had the Cajun jambalaya pasta here and it disappointed me. I expected a flavorful Cajun marinara pasta sauce but it was only tomato and bland. There was nothing special about the Chiron or shrimp and the sausage could have been better quality. The only upside to this visit were the beignets which were spot on!. As a person, who hasn't had the real beignets in New Orleans nor at Disneyland ... lol these were good as a first time! I would go back here just for those, not so much for the food. read more