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    4.8 (23 reviews)

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    Ricarta C.

    Just breath taking ! Came for a walk during the sunset to have dinner and drinks and it was just perfection! From live music , great food and bars and overall ambiance. I love the new JW Marriott and already booked a weekend again just to stay there !

    Chris C.

    It's a fun place to visit. The river views are impressive. It's a place you can explore without venturing far and no vehicles. Now I did not see the hotels and some of the food kind of looked Resort quick service., it was fun to visit and would probably do again

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    Erin S.

    Plant Riverside District is owned by Marriott. If you're looking for local, this ain't it. The whole complex feels very manufactured, almost like a movie set. It's definitely nice, don't get me wrong. It's like a cruise on land. Everything you could possibly need is in this little district--sushi, Mexican, pizza, seafood, etc. But if you never leave, you won't experience Savannah. We would go to a million other places before we ate again at any of the restaurants at Plant Riverside District. Please don't make the same mistake we did. Go somewhere local!

    Mike W.

    I would hope Yelp will re-categorize Plant Riverside, because it's not a "lounge" but more akin to a mall/multi-use complex. I have a degree in architectural history and an especial interest in power plant architecture, so honestly I am a pretty tough customer for things like this--I often find adaptive reuse of industrial structures wanting because often the industrial basis of the structure is erased or not fully explained in the reuse. Not here, I had an informal tour today by a staff member and was very impressed with the lengths they've gone to in order to retain the diverse history of the former power plant--built in 1912 and in use amazingly until 2005--but also the history of Savannah as a port. The multi-use facility consists of several buildings centered around a hotel but containing a variety of restaurants, shops, and a couple bars. There will apparently be a music venue/theatre, also but that's still very much under construction. The restaurants are not all yet open but a seafood bar, BBQ restaurant, Starbucks, and a few others are up and running. They will be joined by an ice cream stand, a popsicle stand also, a high-end steakhouse, and more. The interior atrium which was the former turbine hall houses a collection of gems and rocks plus a massive sculpture of a dinosaur native to America and smaller dino-themed sculptures and artwork. The treatment of the riverwalk section was especially impressive: it flows well into the extant riverwalk and also contains at its far western end a park dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I ate at the seafood restaurant and deem it good, as well. A lot could have gone wrong with this project or it could have come in sub-par or not in accord with its surroundings, but it didn't. It brought out the best of its site with flair and imagination--it's the sort of development I'd expect in New Orleans, Charlotte, or Atlanta. It seriously raises the bar for development in Savannah.

    Ashley S.

    I only recently discovered this area of Savannah. It's surrounding the old nuclear plant and has been turned into a swanky shopping and eating area with the amazing Webster's chop house, beer garden and more! Today we came down for the Savannah Christmas Market and boat parade. The Christmas market will be going on until January. I highly recommend you make your way down here. You won't be disappointed!

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    Preeti M.

    Plant riverside district is a lovely promenade in Savannah. It's got beautiful brick buildings with glass kiosks and open gazebos .They've done a wonderful job adding new places while keeping the aesthetics tied to our charming city. Lots of places to eat and relax here ! There's a beautifully located Starbucks where you can just pick up your coffee and sit outside watching the ships go by . Hankering for some seafood like me (always!!) ? No worries - you've got low country broil and a sushi kiosk! Just feel like a snack ? - there's Brunswick cafe. They also have Savannah Square pops - all natural, fresh and delicious popsicles . This is a lovely walk along riverside and a place to just de-stress with a stroll and relax while watching the waters. Oh and did I mention, it's completely dog friendly and you can take your fur babies along with you to all these places ! To summarize, it's a lovely new addition to riverside and I highly recommend visiting !

    Lots to like here. An assortment of restaurants, bars and shops, with the centerpiece Mariott Hotel and museum-like lobby/atrium. The view of the Savannah River is nice.

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    Great place to go for fun or just plain hang out!! Great atmosphere and great drinks from the bar

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    Very cool place inside is a dinosaur exhibit. Outside has lots different places to eat and listen to music

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    Really awesome setup of restaurants, bars and shops along the river. Plenty of seating and public restroomsz

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    October 19 & November 29 This is the newer section of the River Front in Downtown Savannah.

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    The Lost Square - Find Yourself at our exclusive Happy Hour. Grab your friends and unwind with our delicious drinks and tasty bites!

    The Lost Square

    4.6(123 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    It's a bar atop Hotel Alisa's roof. Well decorated with sweeping views of the city and has a…read morecharacter to the whole place. The service was friendly and quick. The place was buzzing when we showed up at midnight and there was live dj just getting ready to wrap up. Good place to hang out for a few drinks with your friends.

    The Lost Square is one of my favorite rooftop bars in Savannah that happens to also serve up some…read moredelicious Mediterranean food & bar snacks. It's located on top of The Alida hotel (also one of my fave boutique hotels) in the historic River Street district. I've had the chance to visit The Lost Square both during the winter and this past week during the summer. They have a great view of the river and cozy lounge seating, as well as a full bar. The first time I visited was near Christmas and it was freezing outside, but they had a burning fireplace and the cutest little enclosed glass houses you could sit in to enjoy your drinks. During my recent visit, we had our 1 yr old son with us and decided to have dinner there and enjoy the weather. I had the Valencian Spritz (reposado, orange aperitif wine, fresh orange, white pepper, and cava) which was the perfect summer drink. My husband had the Soft Light mocktail (zero proof gin, papaya, kefir, and saline). For food, we started with the Labneh dip topped with olive oil, za'atar, and honey with fresh pitas on the side. Wow, this has got to be the best pita I've ever had. They were so fluffy, warm, and well seasoned. We even got a second order. The labneh dip was phenomenal -- highly recommend for an appetizer or just a snack. We also shared to the falafel bites and the Alida Burger which was very tasty! We'll definitely be back for another visit the next time we're in Savannah!

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    Entrance downstairs

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    Fried Oysters - Burger - Rum Drink

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    Arco Cocktail Lounge - Two sunny side up eggs with Canadian bacon and potatoes... incredibly delicious.

    Arco Cocktail Lounge

    4.5(92 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Coco welcomed us so kindly and so warmly. Lovely staff. Everyone does their job so well. I feel…read morelike their special guest. Southern hospitality at its finest. I'm in a state of bliss with everything thing I see. Comfy and charming seating and decor. Sweet artwork. THE VIEW OF THE HARBOR ! The paddle boat and tug boats. So delightful. I ordered Thai tea and sushi roll ( eel and shrimp tempura. Absolutely pretty dragon shape. delicious and fresh!! Splendid! I enjoyed my time in this city. A great memory here. Thanks to all the people who made this possible!!! May our paths cross again.

    What a beautiful picturesque place to have some bites and cocktails!…read more I was welcomed into this moody, velvety spot with a sweeping view of the river. Beautiful glass, marble, deep colors of navy, mauve, and gold. Service was wonderful, felt welcomed immediately. For my appetizer, I had the crab cake with homemade tartar sauce, which was a light, bright way to start the evening. For my entree, I had the filet mignon. The server will tell you, the menu says tapas, but the servings are larger than that. Meat portions are generous at 6 oz. My only complaint is that I ordered my steak medium and got closer to well done. At least the steak was still moist and not dried out, but I would be hesitant to do the steak again. The spinach risotto I had with it was creamy and cheesy, however, so that was nice. Other options for food include burrata, a charcuterie board, grilled shrimp, sea bass, salmon, scallops. The cocktails are the real star here. They fall under the categories "strong and adventurous," light fare," and "signature." Non-alcoholic cocktails are also available. I started with the medusa 1597, under "strong and adventurous." Made with Old Tom Gin, extra dry vermouth, truffle, grapefruit, and amaro, it was extremely strong. A bold, slow sipper I would have done better to have later in the evening, but I still appreciate the complexity of it. I also had the Bella primavera, a lighter cocktail under the signature section. Made with pisco, blanc vermouth, French herbal liqueur, watermelon, and basil leaf. A smoother, brighter, faster sip than the Medusa. And I also had the blood orange martini, made with French vodka, blood orange, lime, and cranberry. A little sweet, but not cloying, and again, would have been a better starter as opposed to a closer. I think when I return, I will ask the bartender to make me off the menu drinks. This place seems creative enough that the outcome would be fantastic. I loved this place. The vibe, the view, the service, the offerings. Can't wait to see what more they have in store.

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    Mata Hari's - Plush chairs and couches, framed fabrics and vintage lamps abound!

    Mata Hari's

    3.5(120 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    I don't know the password. I'm told you have to get the password from your hotel concierge, but I…read moredon't know that's gonna get you there either. But I do know if you buy a ticket to the basement Delilah's burlesque show, you get automatic entrance. The drinks are fine. Basics like mojito, daiquiri, Cuba libre, rum punch. Martinis, old fashions, corpse reviver, etc. Nothing innovative here, but the very cool seating area is what you're after here. The service is good. The best part is the burlesque show. It was an exceptional hour of entertainment. Since it was October, the girls did Halloween themed shows, like Thriller and zombie dances. Colorful, exciting, exotic, creative. I paid almost 123 dollars for a VIP table (three seats, I was solo, so essentially I paid for three seats at one table) up front. It's a super small venue and the general admission seats are mere feet behind the tables and much cheaper. So I wouldn't recommend the VIP tables unless you're just wanting to spend big for no reason. Loved the Delilah's. It's really the only reason to go to Mata Hari's though.

    What a great little secret Speakeasy. Super dark inside, old time vibes like the old flapper days…read more Servers were nice, drinks were strong, and service was good. Get the ticket to the burlesque show, great time inside.

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    Mata Hari's - A pool table fits the mood well.

    A pool table fits the mood well.

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