By far the best place we ate at in Savannah. 10/10 recommend. We were walking back to our hotel and stumbled upon Joe & Vera's. The sign out front said $1 oysters 12-2 and we immediately said yes. We visited Saturday 7/4/26 and the place was lively but not packed, we were able to grab a table in the front by their beautiful windows facing Broughton st. Shorty and Josh treated us wonderfully with incredible service, we never felt like we were inconveniencing them with requests if questions. We ordered a dozen oysters (James River), caviar & chicharrones, the hot dog special, a glass of J. Laurens Blanquette de Limoux and a Mignonette Martini. Wow! Everything was phenomenal! Caleb, the chef, really knows what he's doing and you can tell him and David, the bartender, collaborate on the menu. The oysters come with a perfectly balanced pink peppercorn mignonette which is also used in the martini (must try!!). I've never tried chicharrones and caviar before but will definitely be pairing them together again after this. The hot dog was by far the dark horse, we ordered it partly as a novelty as it is their special. Caleb designed it after a low country boil; pimento cheese slathered in the bottom of the buttered and toasted brioche bun, hot dog perfectly grilled and topped with shrimp, corn, red onions, peppers and steamed potato slices sandwiched between the dog and the bread. Caleb even took the time to come out of the kitchen to come over and say hello. Don't sleep on Joe & Vera's! Not a single complaint to be had. read more

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Adding photos of the oysters! Fresh tasting and good complimentary sauces served with them. Good for sharing during happy hour. read more

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We asked a local artist while visiting her gallery where the "locals" go for dinner and drinks and without hesitation told us about this cool joint in Downtown Savannah and it did not disappoint! Friendly,knowledgeable staff,great cocktails and amazing small plates. Uber fresh(and cold) oysters,cucumber salad,smash burger tartar with chips and the best bite of the night the foie gras canapés on toasted garlic bread. Great price point in a funky fun setting. read more

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We were in Savannah on vacation for the weekend and stopped at joe and Vera's three separate times. They have a great weekend happy hour from Thursday to Sunday 12-2 with dollar oysters. The service there is great, cocktails are great, and food was great too. The foie gras was fantastic, with the toast literally melting in my mouth. Also, the bar chairs were super comfortable, which is a nice touch. read more

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Great groovy bar in Savannah. I haven't met Joe & Vera but now I want to! Cool tunes and great drinks! We sat at the bar and interacted with the bartender about the drinks. Talk with Shorty if you get the chance. He's a storyteller! read more

We came here to try out their drinks before we left for dinner. It was such an amazing vibe the bar area was beautiful! It was so cozy and the lighting was perfect for just enjoying a drink. I had the bartender suggest a drink for me and it was really good. read more

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This was just the vibe we needed after being in a bar/restaurant surrounded by families with toddlers throwing tantrums during brunch. It was nice to see a bar that had a variety of different liquors other than the standard popular bottles you see in most places. It was also refreshing to see a bartender that was passionate about his craft and had some great suggestions and opinions... As we sat and enjoyed our drinks we observed people coming in and ordering a lot of interesting choices which made me feel some sort of way about ordering a measly old fashioned. Which is what I stick to bc it's hard to mess it up. Had I known there was an expert at this bar I would've definitely rolled the dice on something with depth. I'll definitely be back and spread the word. Our bartender was Tim which turns out he was the owner -go figure. He had a great rapport with everyone at the bar, very chill but passionate which is something I appreciate after my many subscriptions with shaker and spoon and scouring whiskey advocate. This place is on a main strip but definitely nothing to pass up- this place is a gem. read more

Welcome to Savannah, Joe & Vera's! What a nice, local addition to the Broughton Street scene. This small, cozy new spot along historic Broughton Street has high ceilings, features a perimeter banquette with cocktail tables, bar seating for about 12, and a quaint back room for additional banquette seating. The servers were delightful and willing to help, too! Love a classic cocktail or a creative mix, and you'll find your favorite here. Their pretty Clover Club was lovely frothy egg white with gin, raspberry syrup and lemon - Lightly sweet with a touch of tart- a perfect refreshing summer toddy. Hubs loved the James Bond Vesper made with classic English, Gordon's gin! The "Get the Bread" charcuterie was very good - I just want more focaccia bread!! The peppers were sweet and I wanted a plate full!! Welcome to the neighborhood Joe & Vera's! I will return- and bring friends, too! read more

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Wish I could give it more. Shorty is the heart of Savannah. The espresso martinis are on tap. Great staff, great drinks, great local spot. Need I say more? read more

Great vibe, staff, music and drinks! Everyone was welcoming making it feel like I had been there before. Definitely recommend this spot to anyone who is looking for cocktails and good vibes before a night out read more

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This place is a gem within our city. The drinks are phenomenal and the food is eclectic and allows lots of variety for your tastes. The servers are fun and informed. Mel is the best. It's a small place with intimate seating and a classy type of decor. If you can this place is where you gotta go if you're a local in the Savannah area. I think this place is just a ton of fun. Come try it out. read more

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Yooooo...I can't even. Digesting and recovering from the good vibes and incredible food and service. But I had to at least punch in 5 stars into yelp because they absolutely deserve it. Best meal I have had all weekend in Savannah, by far. Eclectic menu and creative bites and drinks...come here for a unique but delicious experience. Oyster happy hour?? Say less. Read my girl Jennifer's review for more details of what we ate and see pics. Oysters, caviar, fourth of July hot dog special...this will be a meal to remember. Shout out to Chef Caleb, Shorty, and Josh. See you again tomorrow read more

Everything about it is great. Food is excellent, bar service is great. Ask for Geoff if he's there. My music sometimes is really good.

This place is great, the service was great and the drinks were even better. I highly recommend you to try the expreso martini

You can feel it the moment you walk in: this place exists because Tim believed in it. Coming from New York -- a city where bars are judged mercilessly -- Tim took a real risk bringing his vision here. Not just a bar, but a point of view. The lighting, the layout, the energy, the balance between grit and warmth -- none of it feels accidental. It feels intentional. This isn't a cookie-cutter concept or a safe play. It's the kind of place built by someone who understands how people actually want to gather, talk, linger, and come back. You sense New York confidence without New York arrogance -- which is harder than it sounds. What makes it special isn't just the drinks (solid), or the vibe (on point), but the fact that someone was willing to bet on an idea and execute it with care. That kind of vision shows up in the details -- and in the crowd it attracts. Respect to Tim for trusting his instincts and raising the bar -- literally and figuratively. This place belongs here. read more

Super awesome staff and great drinks. I'll definitely be making a point to stop by every time I'm in Savannah.

Great place with a classy but casual vibe. Service was absolutely stellar and the chef went above and beyond to accommodate my food allergies. We ordered a variety of appetizers and everyone noted the creative, interesting and delicious combinations ( e.g caviar on chicharrones.) When our server noticed I wasn't partaking in any of the starters, he asked if anything was wrong. I gave him my laundry list of unfortunate food allergies and thanked him for his concern. Less than 10 minutes later, chef Jimmy personally delivered individual portions of each item without my allergens. I was absolutely floored by the kind and generous gesture ( especially since it was already a busy weekend evening ) and it's remained one of my favorite meet up spots ever since. read more

Place was so nice we went there twice! Great vibe to the place - funky/hippy but not dirty, good music, and delicious craft cocktails. Staff is super friendly and attentive. Food (especially the oysters) was fantastic, but note is more small plate fare. Highly recommend! read more

Awesome addition to the city. Cocktails and food are excellent in a low-key, comfortable environment.

Probably the best restaurant in the area. We loved our experience here. It was a little hard to find the place but a mysterious man named Tim told us it was actually just around the corner from what our gps said. He ended up being an amazing host too which was funny because we met him outside of the restaurant first and didn't know who he was (I think he was the owner). But it's really his hospitality that was so enjoyable, the ambiance is also really cozy and refined, and the food and beverages were super well curated and well executed. 10/10! Lovely new place and a perfect atmosphere for my husband's birthday. Great cocktail list. read more

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Shorty is the best! Awesome service! Yummy drinks!! Very inviting and welcoming! Visiting Savannah and this is definitely a place I would come back to! Yummy cocktails! read more

Joe & Vera's was one of our favorite places while we were in Savannah, the service was phenomenal, super sweet and had great recommendations, the food was delicious, cheese board and the oyster were our favorite. And the place was super quaint, and just so chill read more

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The ambiance and decor alone is worth a visit. The drinks were amazing and Andrew was super attentive and personable. Only reason this isn't a 5 is because we didn't order food...but the food we saw coming out looked delicious. read more

Absolutely a lovely new addition to downtown. Food and cocktails were delicious. We nearly tried the entire menu. Definitely will be our new spot. read more

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Such an endearing little place. Great food and drink selections. Savannah, our server, was top notch and so welcoming. As locals, we'll be back for sure. Oh, and the fried bologna sandwich was delish! Highly recommend Joe & Veras. read more

Hands down my favorite restaurant in Savannah. The service and food is incredible. I recommend the Steak Frites and oyster selection!

We had an outstanding night out at Joe & Vera's. We travelled to Savannah from Los Angeles to visit family and had reservations at a different restaurant for a couple months. But once we saw Joe & Vera's open the menu and cocktail list just spoke to us so we changed our plans at the last minute. And I tell you, we were so thankful. The quality of service and food was upper tier and if this restaurant was in LA it would be booked out months in advance. We had a few wonderfully crafted cocktails and shared everything from the oysters to the chicharron and caviar, as well as the summer crudo, the bread and mortadella and the beef tartare. We sat the bar and the experience was wonderful with a great playlist, fun and thoughtful bar tenders and great moody lighting. I can't say enough about the experience. 5 out of 5 stars and we can't wait to be back in Savannah just so we can book again. I fully expect Joe & Vera to start getting some serious recognition across the Southern food scene very soon. read more

Fantastic delicious unique cuisine food. Absolutely perfect cocktails and the service was superb. Full of locals would says it all ! Highly recommend. read more