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    Planters Tavern

    4.3 (193 reviews)
    PriceyBars, Southern, Diners
    Open 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Sharon N.

    We stopped in hoping to grab a few appetizers to find the wait to be quite long. Asked the hostess for local suggestions, which she was kind enough to help with. We left and as we were walking away she chased us down to say she had a table coming up soon. Very above and beyond. We ordered a lot of appetizers to share. Everything was fantastic. I was here many years ago and it is as good as the first time.

    Biscuits before the meal
    Jeremy T.

    I would say this is a must visit while in Savannah. The atmosphere caters to a lot of people, including me. Both the upstairs (Olde Pink House) and the downstairs tavern open at 5pm, and I was the only one in line outside for the Tavern, so I walked down the stairs and went inside. Upon entering..there were already a few customers sitting in tables. I guess they must have come from the rear stairs after entering the pink house first. I tried to do that same thing, but was told to go outside and wait on the sidewalk by the steps. Either way, I came alone, so I automatically sat at the bar right when i entered. The bartender was super informative and not intrusive at all. I tried the planters punch. How can you go wrong ordering that when Planter's is already in the name of the business? I asked for the biscuits because the 2nd person to come up to me, a waiter who took my order, didn't ask if I wanted any. They came out, and they are super soft, fluffy, and delicious. Add a little butter, and they are even better. For my entree, I tried the grilled pork tenderloin. It's not the number one dish most people would order, but it seemed substantial without breaking the bank. I subbed the sweet potato for twice baked potato and kept the collards. This tenderloin is small but so tender and delicious and comes with a brown sauce. The waiter can also add fresh cracked pepper to your dish. So I added that. This dish really hit the spot right after my cocktail.

    You can barely see but the food is amazing.  Service is above and beyond.
    Teresa P.

    Upon walking up to The Olde Pink House you just get a flashback of what happiness was seeing your parents together. At least that's how it felt to me. My Husband and I were celebrating my work anniversary and his birthday in Savannah. I had seen how romantic and scrumptious the food looks at Planters Tavern, that's exactly what I wanted to start off our vacation. When you walk into the The Olde Pink House you're just probably taking it all in how beautiful all the decorations look. You can tell a lot of work and thought was put into it. Once you begin walking down the spiral staircase you'll start seeing these beautiful candlelit tables everywhere and hopefully someone playing the piano. At least when we were there around 10 p.m. we had back to back songs that brought back tons of memories. It was very fitting. The service is one of a kind. Thank you so much to Meredith for taking care of us, appreciated her recommendations. We ordered the fried chicken with macaroni and cheese and pulled pork sliders with a sweet potato with pecan vanilla butter. Meredith brought us fresh biscuits and three different dipping sauces for the fried chicken and everything was cooked to perfection. We ordered I believe called the planter's punch. The flavor was exactly what we needed along with the music being played during a perfect meal. Thank you also to the awesome bartender who not only made delicious cocktails but also spoke baseball with us. I highly recommend there's also two separate rooms you may reserve downstairs for extra privacy. We sat between the fireplace and bar and it was perfect for us two. The huge candle on our table just added to the ambiance. Thank you Meredith!! We appreciate all of your recommendations and hospitality we'll definitely be back again.

    Proper Highclere Castle gin infused with house blend hibiscus test
    Arnab B.

    Planters Tavern is right down the basement of the olde pink house and it doesn't require any reservations. A perfect way to experience the menu with a beautiful good vibes. Tavern offers beautiful live music with piano and this is where me and my girlfriend fell in love just while we found this randomly on a Christmas Eve. The food here is my all favorite in the entire America. The rich taste, presentation and diversity are among some of the things that make it a special place. I love their blackened oyster, salmon, flounder, ravioli etc... you can't go wrong with any of the dish. To celebrate our togatherness we recently went again and we order blackened oyester, crispy flounder, salmon and sweet potato ravioli. It was like heaven. We asked the server seat us where we seated back in 24th December and he was very kind and also offered us after self guided tour of the entire building right after dinnner. What an experience! Love planters tavern at Olde pink house!

    Goat cheese fritter baby green salad with fantastic vinaigrette
    Teresa F.

    Love this elegant, historic space adjacent to the Olde Pink House. Open and serving late, same delicious menu as OPH but more casual ambience. Biscuits that come out first were like the ghost of your grandma must have showed up for work in the kitchen. Filet with a perfect green peppercorn sauce is a solid choice. Standout sides of sweet potatoes and bacon mash. Nice wine list. A gentle, cool space to end a hot day of sightseeing in Savannah.

    Enjoying a libation at the bar
    Claudia W.

    Such a Savannah experience! Tucked below the iconic Old Pink House, with a separate line to get seated. But, once you get in... you feel like you've stepped back in time.

    Ryde on: whiskey, amaro and walnut bitters
    Jen W.

    Stopped in twice on our last visit to Savannah. First we stopped for a quick adult beverage at the bar. The staff were so nice, the environment so cozy and the menu so interesting, we made reservations and came back the next night for dinner. The lighting is very low and we did need to use a light to see the menu. But once that is done, it makes for a very cozy dining experience. They even have a couple of small rooms behind the fireplace. The décor is nautical. Staff are dressed professionally. The menu is eclectic. I can't say if it was clean or not as it was too dark to tell! :D There is no parking here, but a garage is about a block away. We walked from our hotel as we were staying nearby. We very much enjoyed our dinner and would definitely return on our next visit to Savannah. Whether you are looking to enjoy a drink in an atmosphere more upscale than a sports bar, a romantic dinner for two, or a curated menu, this could be the place for you.

    John L.

    Went to the downstairs tavern attached to the Olde Pink House prior to dinner reservation upstairs. It was very busy but we were able to get a seat at the bar after waiting a few minutes. Service was fantastic. Charlene, our bartender helped my girlfriend with an impromptu wine tasting to get the perfect wine. My cocktail was delicious. Ambiance was terrific with lit fireplaces and live piano music. Decorated well for Christmas, which really added to the evening. Felt like walking into an old tavern from the past. Full menu from upstairs is available. As we arrived we were checked in upstairs and when our table was ready the upstairs staff came and get us. Highly recommend!

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    Great ambiance and service was awesome. We did not eat there just got a few drinks at the bar

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    Food is yummy, but what really makes this place amazing is the staff and ambiance. Love. Will go back when in Savannah.

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    This place is overrated. Food was at best ok, but hostess and service was subpar. Place smells like fish on planks.

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    The Olde Pink House

    4.3(6.9k reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$$

    11/10, no doubt one of the best dinner experiences in Savannah. Food was out of this world and our…read moreserver Isaac was without a doubt the best I've ever seen. He made our night one to remember!!!!

    The Olde Pink House was recommended by a good friend from IL. We are here from AZ for a few days,…read moreso my husband made a lunch reservation. Our server, Carmen was so pleasantly helpful when choosing our dishes and checking to see if we were happy or needed anything. We split a few appetizers. We had the Low Country She Crab Soup, Fried Green Tomato w/Smoked Bacon & Sweet Corn Cream, and the BLT salad. For drinks my husband had an Old Fashion and I had the Pink Lady. There was so much flavor in our dishes. The Pink Lady was sooo good, but it is a sweet drink (pink lemonade w/raspberry vodka). The dishes are not oversized, but just right. We wanted to try the dishes we read about online. We split our appetizers and ordered off the lunch main dishes. For the main lunch dish, my husband had the Shrimp and grits with collard greens. He does not like collard greens, but he did these!! He said if all collard greens tasted like this, he'd eat more of them. The cheese grits were great too. I had the crab cake, which is the size of a green tomato. The crab cake was in between two fried green tomatoes and topped with a green remoulade. It was served with fries, but you can change it for something else. It is a bit pricey at $24.95. I feel it should have been the price of the appetizers. We enjoyed our server,Carmen, the dishes, our drinks, and the ambience of the Olde Pink House. It's pretty pricy $$, but we enjoyed it.

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    The Olde Pink House - Upstairs ballroom seating - there's an elevator . . . ask, if you don't like stairs

    Upstairs ballroom seating - there's an elevator . . . ask, if you don't like stairs

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    Red fish with Rice (seasonal)

    The Olde Pink House - The main dining room we were sitting in upstairs before it got crowded

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    The main dining room we were sitting in upstairs before it got crowded

    Mrs Wilkes' Dining Room - Sooo many sides...all so good!

    Mrs Wilkes' Dining Room

    4.6(1.8k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room is the ultimate Savannah experience. It has that authentic, 'at-home' soul…read morewhere you sit at a big communal table and just start passing plates. It honestly reminds me of that 'Country Greek' hospitality where nobody leaves hungry. The food is just phenomenal. That Fried Chicken is easily some of the best in the South, perfectly crispy and seasoned. I couldn't get enough of the Sweet Potato Soufflé and the Creamed Corn, which was so fresh and rich. The Macaroni and Cheese was exactly how it should be, thick and flavorful with that perfect baked crust. Every bowl they brought out was delicious, from the Butter Beans to the Flaky Biscuits. If you look at the photos, the sheer amount of food is mind-blowing. It's like a massive family feast every single day. Eating on Jones Street in such a historic spot makes the whole thing feel like a core memory. It is absolutely worth the wait.

    We arrived at Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room at 11:05am. There was already a line around the block so we…read moregot into the line. We were in line for approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. The restaurant is communal style and only opened from 11am-2pm. There are about 8 oval shaped tables total that can seat approximately 8-10 people per table. I believe they said they can seat 75 total. When you go inside, at each table they'll have sweet tea and plenty of dishes of food for you to choose from already on the table. The options included fried chicken, sweet cornbread, biscuits, green beans, black eyed peas, Mac n cheese, squash, okra, dirty rice, collard greens, potatoes au gratin, Lima beans, pulled pork, beef stew, mashed sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, potato salad, and maybe a few more options. You pass the dishes around the table and load your plate up until your heart is content. The best items to me were the fried chicken, sweet cornbread, and peach cobbler. The dirty rice was undercooked and there were hard pieces. Everything else was just sustenance. If you're a vegetarian, your options will be limited to sides only. You might be able to have squash, Mac n cheese, and maybe potato salad. Many of the items are cooked with meat or made with beef or chicken stock. It's $35 flat per person. Based on the 2 hour and 15 minute wait, I don't think the food was worth it. If the wait was 30 mins to 45 mins, maybe.

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    Inside one of the dining rooms

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    Table of all the sides + very good fried chicken

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