Planters tavern has a wonderful ambiance, and waiters are super friendly. We came at 6pm and while they said there was a 2hour wait, it wound up only being 30 minutes. So we got there for 6:30, and knew we had to leave by 8:20, as we had a ghost tour shortly thereafter and we told our waiter as such. Unfortunately, despite not ordering an appetizer and going straight to mains, we didn't get our dinner until 7:55pm. The reason it happened was the waiter accidentally ordered us the seafood special, not the steak special. They were apologetic about it, but still, a dinner we were looking forward to turned to a rushed scarfing down of food. Would have been nice if they comped one of the dinners, or offered a free round of drinks for the inconvenience. As for the meal itself - the shrimp dinner was meh - only came with 6 shrimp for $32 (pirates house shrimp dinner tasted better and came with over a dozen large shrimp). The ribeye was perfectly cooked, but needed more seasoning. My guess is because they rushed it, they may have forgotten the salt. The steak sauce (tamarind forward a1) wasn't my cup of tea. On the positives - both of the sides were amazing - highly recommend they put those on the main menu. All in all - there's too many good restaurants in Savannah, I doubt I'll be coming back. Given the ambiance, maybe good idea to come for a drink and dessert? (Although the wine pour was a little weak too). read more

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Of course I take all visiting friends there because how do you come here and not go? Two drinks $40 plus tip but you just have to see what's under the Pink House. Always eat fried chicken. Service impeccable always crowded. Still worth it for the true SAV experience read more

The highlight of our Savannah trip!!! A pirate candle lit tavern in the basement of the olde pink house restaurant with live music and character, good drinks and all around a great experience. Friendly personnel will help you stay hydrated and nourish you with tales. And if you are lucky, you'll get serenaded for your bday! read more

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The food is above par . Spectacular attentive service . A dark and chill respite from outdoor Savana. We enjoyed everything and will definitely make reservations in the Pink House upstairs next time. read more

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Another great meal at Planters! Packed as usual and we didn't have a reservation, but we were able to put our name in and snag a seat at the bar about an hour later. Service at the bar was great. They had live music with a piano player and upright bass player. Very festive and relaxing vibe. I swear I think the lighting is darker every time I come here or maybe I'm just getting older! Had the special, which was a bone-in pork chop cooked to perfection! It sat atop mashed potatoes and also came with a side of brussels sprouts. Overall, great meal, except the brussels sprouts were unfortunately inedible. Someone obviously made a mistake in the kitchen and dumped way too much salt all over these, they were so salty one bite would burn your mouth. Stuff happens occasionally, and I won't hold it against them. Also had the praline basket for dessert and it was scrumptious! read more

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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. read more

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Basically was told they didn't have room and we could take a drink to go, then the next couple who came in behind us was told they could wait in the hallway. I am sure she didn't know my husband heard her say this. Won't go back, won't recommend. We were so looking forward to it. This was on 9/26 around 10:20pm read more

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. read more

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A Deeply Disappointing and Racist Experience During our first visit to Savannah, my husband and I were excited to try Planters after hearing so many wonderful things. Unfortunately, what should have been a memorable evening turned into one of the most humiliating experiences I've ever had while traveling. Upon arriving at the Planters Tavern I was immediately met with hostility from the hostess, who refused to let me through the door. She coldly informed me there would be a 45-minute wait for a table. When I asked if I could wait at the bar and enjoy a drink, she flatly said no and added that this place was "very tricky to get into." Her demeanor made it painfully clear that I was unwelcome. At this point, my husband spoke to the manager and explained what had just happened. The manager was apologetic, found us a table, and offered to cover our dinner and drinks in an effort to make things right. While we appreciated the gesture, the damage had already been done. As a Black woman who has traveled extensively, I have never felt so mortified, embarrassed, and small. The treatment I received from that hostess was nothing short of racists and it tainted what should have been a special night. No guest should be made to feel like they don't belong. We chose to spend our money here, but we will never make that mistake again land I cannot, in good conscience, recommend this restaurant to anyone. Savannah is full of welcoming places with amazing food and gracious hospitality. Sadly, this was not one of them. read more

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. read more

Planters Tavern - You can barely see but the food is amazing. Service is above and beyond. - Bars Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Delicious steak. VERY expensive. 200$ for a steak and sides. Worth it if you have an appetite to eat it all while hot! Service was good at the bar, I just wish people want to engage and "relate" instead of having their noses to their phones all the time. read more

Finally made it in here. It is the same menu as the Pink House just a different space and vibe. I had the seafood pasta and a couple glasses of wine. The highlight tho was sitting in their Vault space, it was beautiful in there . O the restuarant is dark dark lol. Waitress was cool. Many diners came into the Vault to look around while we were in there eating. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Service and piano player were great, as was the overall vibe. Our dinner was delicious and the biscuits were amazing. The menu is the same as the rest of The Olde Pink House so if you are hoping the tavern will be a little less pricey that is not the case. However, the prices are in the ballpark of other similar restaurants in Savannah. We definitely enjoyed our visit and also went to the Arches Bar on the other side of the house for an after dinner drink. Very different more modern bar and we loved it. Great bartender. read more

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

The best food in Savannah in the coolest bar in town We recently enjoyed a three night stay in Savannah and treated ourselves to some of the finer restaurants in Savannah. The best food by far was at the Planters Tavern (The Olde Pink House was booked farther in advance than I had anticipated...apparently there was a festival that weekend). We opted for a Cheese Plate accompanied by traditional Southern favorites - fried Green Tomatoes, Fried Chicken, and Green Beans. I know they probably sounds like boring choices but all of them were truly exemplary. And our drinks, The Proper and a Jalapeno Margarita were also fabulous. The service was perfect...but it was the atmosphere that blew us away. Dark, woodsy, and unique, we were given a nice table next to the fireplace (we got in line early). Go. Just Go. read more

I have been coming to Savannah for over 20 years, and dining at the olde pink house. This year I could not get reservations in time and headed to Planters Tavern. Once again, it was a stellar 5 star meal and service. The wait staff here really does an excellent job every time. We ordered shrimp spring rolls, they were amazing! Caesar salad, she crab soup, seafood fettuccine, shrimp cocktail, and lots of sides! It was terrific! read more

There's a ton to love: dynamite food, stellar service (manager Chris and server Shae were exceptional), and cool speakeasy ambience. We waited about two hours for a table after looking this place up on a whim. We explored other spots nearby in the interim (e.g., Drayton Hotel rooftop). The pork tenderloin was cooked exquisitely and combined with the glaze, sweet potato and greens, it was the best pork tenderloin I've ever tasted. The blackened oysters were flavorful but small in meat. The praline basket was a killer finisher. Only reason for star deduction was for off-menu cocktails. The jalapeño margarita was fire, but the gin cocktails need work. Still, if you're not a cocktail drinker, this is a Savannah destination for sure. Put it on your list! read more

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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.

Service was excellent. Very dark at 6pm in the restaurant, we used our phones to read the menu. Drinks $16 each. Ravioli dish $28 for 5 raviolis come on people. My salmon was well worth the $32. (The cucumber salad with the salmon is a garish on top LOL). No seared scallops on the menu anymore:( read more

Plenty of open seats at the bar but couldn't be seated because there was a "wait list". That made no sense because seating has always been 1st come, 1st served. The business should make their seating practice more clear and be consistent! read more

Let me start with saying this was my first time here. I told my fiancé that anyone can do good food but to do good food & good service is tough. The places that are spectacular get you on both. That is what we experienced. We had to wait about 2 hours as there's no reservations. We ordered the shrimp roll as an appetizer and drinks while we waited. We had a great waiter, Eric. I ordered the pork tenderloin & my fiancé got the scallops. Both were great but let me tell you, the pork tenderloin was amazing. It was cooked perfectly. The sauce on top was a little saltier than I normally eat my food but still amazing. Sweet potato was great too. The manager continued to check on us throughout the night & even followed us out to say thank you for dining with them. I can't say enough good things about them, except the long waits. But when a place is this good it is totally worth it. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Wow! We chose to eat at the bar at Planters Tavern, the basement of The Olde Pink House. Same food as upstairs and the vibe is amazing!! We had great conversation and service with both bartenders Marissa and Dalton who took care of us fabulously and shared history and stories!! The food I have to say the best since arriving here. I had the shrimp and grit cake and fried green tomatoes, my husband had the strawberry arugula salad and shoestring fries. I got their signature raspberry vodka lemonade to go. Even took a photo of us at the bar that shows a ghost like figure read more

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The Best crab cakes ever ... EVER Also incredible service, live music, amazing wine selection, what more could you ask for Seriously though ... get the crab cakes read more

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My wife and I celebrated our 30th anniversary at the Planters Tavern. We had hoped to dine at the Olde Pink House restaurant but we were foolish to think that we could get reservations a few days in advance - more like 3 to 4 weeks if you want a weekend time. Fortunately, our hotel concierge (at the Planter's Inn) suggested we try the Planters Tavern. Same menu, same building (in the basement), and first come first serve. He recommended we get there significantly before they opened at 5 PM. Great advice! We arrived at 4:25 on a Friday and were about the eighth party in line. We managed to get the last table, although others behind us were able to be seated at the bar. The ambience of the Planters Tavern was fantastic. Quite dark and romantic, and definitely an older historic basement building feel. Lots of nooks and crannies and small rooms, vs. one big open space. We ordered crab cakes and fried green tomatoes as appetizers, and crab-stuffed halibut and pan seared salmon as entrees. Dessert was pecan pie with vanilla bean ice cream. Everything was terrific!! Our server Shaun was very attentive but not overbearing, and had good suggestions for beers, cocktails, and food favorites. All in all, one of our best dining experiences ever. Highly recommended, and a more practical option than the Olde Pink House (which we walked through after dinner)!!!! read more

Ambiance was so cool. The candles, the piano, the bar, gave you the feel of living over a hundred years ago. The antique furniture lent itself to the great dining experience. Sevice by John was superior. The Salmon was crispy on the outside and juicy, flaky goodness on the inside. If you like whole sweet potatoes, they serve it with a pecan caramel butter sauce. It's like dessert with dinner. Delicious. Would return in heartbeat read more

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Hate to even have to write this. Atmosphere is superb, But food was average at best. I expected better and was disappointed. The bar atmosphere is so quaint, the menu Bloody Mary sounded delish $13 (fair) But, they don't have the chile vodka so I get a regular spicy Bloody Mary (2) it was good. Bill charged me $22 for EACH - 2 shots of Tito's and charge for BM mix. Seriously. I'm a foodie who doesn't mind high prices for quality but Really? Will be spending my money in other areas of town where it's delish and honest. read more

Came down here before a reservation at the pink house to have a drink. Really good ambiance down there but definitely wouldn't go again unless I had a reservation because it's crammed. Had a bit of a miscommunication with the bartender that we wanted our drinks to-go because we were just going to sit outside and wait. We got them in glasses so before we left I asked someone if we could take them and leave them at our table upstairs, she said yes but another miscommunication, probably my fault, I guess she thought we were staying in the building and going up the stairs to the restaurant. But anyway, I turned and was about to open the door outside and a waiter bolted over there and BLOCKADED I mean literally wedged himself between myself and the door arms spread wide and said no glass outside. I thought he was joking it was such a dramatic entrance. I explained the miscommunication that we were going upstairs and from what I understood it wasn't a problem, he was visibly upset about it but grabbed plastic cups for us and we left. Again this is probably a one off because it was so busy in there and I should have assumed no glass outside. But the way it was approached was embarrassing for our group. A tap on the shoulder and just communicating is probably a better way to go about something like that. Maybe it's just me but wanted to give that feedback. read more

Loved our stop off in the bowels of The Old Pink House. Everything we love in a historic tavern. Bricked up catacombs perfect for a cocktail and a nosh. The atmosphere is the type that only maintained and continuous history can provide. Food is the same as upstairs and very good at that. Drinks were inventive and well made. Service was excellent. If you can't score reservations upstairs (and that's a good bet). Head over 15 minutes before opening and queue up on the stairs with the other lucky ducks. You'll love it. read more

Ok. We had an amazing meal at The Olde Pink House. You can't go wrong eating there. After our meal we walked downstairs just to check out Planters Tavern. Very cool bar. Dark wood, metal accents, candle lit, and romantic. The entire menu from upstairs is available down here. We immediately regretted not eating in this atmosphere. We grabbed a cocktail and took it all in for a bit and then planned our return trip. That return trip ended up being the following night. They don't take reservations so we showed up about 6 pm to try and secure a table. They open at 5. We weren't able to get a table to ourselves but we did secure a couple spots at the bar. Looking back this is definitely the way to go. We had a couple cocktails and watched the bartenders do their thing for while before we ordered. We were also able to see dishes coming out to other guests so this helped our decision on what to order. The wife had what she called "the best steak she ever had". 8 oz filet that was a perfect medium rare. I sampled. It was killer. It was pepper crusted with a rich demi glacé. And again it was cooked perfectly. I had the pan seared salmon with horseradish whipped potatoes. Had never heard of horseradish potatoes before but I now know what we're having with our Thanksgiving turkey this year. Man they were good! The pictures are dark but it is what it is downstairs at The Tavern. Can't wait to go back to Savannah. Specifically can't wait for another visit to Planters Tavern. read more

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I went to planters tavern on Saturday night. The hostess was lovely, and able to seat my friend and I at the bar immediately. Upon sitting down, it took the bartender almost 15 minutes to get our drink order. After another 15, we ordered food. All of the bartenders were so rude! Especially the older man with the glasses. We were derided for being from out of town and made to feel very very unwelcome. We were slaughtered with many rude quips after showing California IDs. We finished our apps and drinks and left as soon as we can. Such a shame because the food was great and we were entirely intending on ordering entrees. Just moved to Savannah and will definitely not return! I went to church this Sunday in hopes to find internal forgiveness for these bartenders, but even the lord himself couldn't convince me, hence this review. read more

1st time here and the food lives up to the hype. We got the sushi roll, soft shell crab special, fried pork chop and fried chicken. While the food was what we were hoping for it was the service that took us by surprise. Sheldon was our main server and he provided some of the best service I have ever received. Friendly, knowledgeable and considerate. Amy tag teamed with Sheldon to provide service and made some local recommendations which we appreciated and included in our itinerary. This is our 2nd time in Savannah and both of them made us feel welcome. read more

We couldn't get into the Pink House as you need to make reservations well ahead of your planned visit. We found the Planters Tavern in a google search and turns out it's a super cool speakeasy in the basement of the Pink House. We arrived at 5:30 and still had a wait of an hour, but it was well worth it! If you like dinner with an experience....this place is it! Same menu as Pink House, super low lit, and great staff. We sat at the bar and had a great time. We both ordered the Pecan Crusted Chicken dinner. It was SO SO good. Top notch! Probably the best place we've eaten in a long time. I hated for our time to end there. If we ever head back to Savannah...no doubt Planter's Tavern at the bar is in our to do list! read more

All we had at Planters Tavern was a drink, but oh my, was it good! The pineapple jalapeno margarita was so good and refreshing. Spicy but just enough to cut the sweetness of the pineapple juice. My friend's bloody mary was great as well. It was such a relaxing place to sit and watch the people and relax in sunny Savannah! The outside was warm, but we had fans blowing and really helped the breeze. read more

Super cool, unique setting and the Southern cuisine is second-to-none! Can't say enough good things about this place. A must-go if you're in Savannah! read more

Located in the basement area of Old Pink you'll find Planters, one of the best bars/lounges to be found, one that truly exudes itself with an Old Savannah charm, character and feeling. The old age of the place gives it its distinctive Old Savannah character and the piano or jazz music its Southern feeling. I've found the drinks to be good, the service superlative, the musical entertainment lounge room top notch, and as an added plus are the really good menu items of food from Old Pink. read more

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