An antique dealer told us this was the "Go-to" for the locals when they wanted a burger and boy oh boy was he correct. Food was beautiful and plentiful. easy to get to and really reasonable pricing. Creative yet well executed meal choices. Likely the very best onion straws I have ever eaten. Our waitress was amazing at every level. Can't wait to go back. read more

Had high hopes but was let down. The service was slow and we ended up getting seated but missed by our server. Had to ask other staff for menus and utensils while others had them in hand when seated. Took us over 20 minutes to put our drink and food orders in. Our waitress seemed like she could not handle the pressure and seemed oblivious to our simple questions. Food was decent but nothing to write home about. Both indoor and outdoor seating available. read more

"Filled with mingled cream and amber, I will drain that glass again... I am drinking ale today" (Lines on Ale by Edgar Allen Poe) Poe's Tavern in Savannah Georgia nestled in what I believe used to be a Fire Station sits a tribute to Edgar Allen Poe. The draw by literary fans of his work both young and old is evident as they take in the pictures of his likeness and read his works pasted on the wall. We do recommend making reservations on a busy night like we found ourselves. This is a must in popular spots here during peak times. The food had several burgers and chicken sandwiches named after his work. I ate the "Tell Tale Heart" a seasoned burger with cheddar cheese, bacon and a fried eggs with a side of fries. It was good and other choices reminiscent of tavern fare. "Lines on Ale" possibly written as a way for Poe to pay a bar tab makes me think that maybe he would have actually spent a night here having some ale while scribing his next literary classic alas... nevermore. read more

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After having tried out their Wrightsville Beach location just outside of Wilmington, I knew the Savannah location of Poe's Tavern would be a reliable option for a meal. They take reservations via Resy, which would be recommended during busier tourism periods. It's ideally located just steps from the riverside and JW Marriott hotel. The main dining area is tastefully decorated with all the images and posters related to Edgar Allen Poe, but the bar area sticks out like a sore thumb with practically no decor whatsoever. We started off with the chips and queso dip (3/5). It wasn't overly strong on the cheese flavor, and it didn't have any sort of zest or kick to it, so a bit on the bland side. For meals, we went with the Gold Bug cheeseburger and Amontillado chicken sandwich. Both of these were a solid 4/5, as they were filling and well prepared using high quality ingredients, although the fries (3/5) were merely average, as were the crispy onions that came with the sandwiches. Service (4/5) was friendly and cordial, and our waitress was kind enough to proactively offer us a refill of chips when she saw we were running low on them. Overall, this was a good meal and would recommend Poe's Tavern to others visiting Savannah. read more

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The food was very good, as was the service. The walls were decorated with various pictures of Edgar Allan Poe, per the restaurant's namesake. We ordered burgers and fries. The fries were very thin homemade with skins on. They were perfectly cooked and seasoned, and came out hot and fresh. The burgers were cooked to order and delicious! The only reason I didn't give a five-star rating is because the place appeared dirty. The condiments at the table had filthy, sticky caps and the salt & pepper shakers hadn't been wiped down in ages. That was the only downside of an otherwise excellent restaurant! read more

Enjoyed our meal overall. Homemade shoestring fries were great. Burger is average - nice bun. Would say it isn't super juicy and while ordered it medium came more med rare. Also seems like they put a peppery spice blend on the burger. I'd come back, but I'm guessing a better burger exists somewhere else in Savannah. Service really fast and was busy. read more

We came to Poe's Tavern hoping to watch the second half of the Husker game. When we walked in, a server saw my husband's Huskers hat and told him which tv had our game on and where to sit for a good view of it. The tavern is inspired by Edgar Alan Poe and the walls are covered in Poe-themed art. We sat at the bar and were greeted promptly by our server. My husband tried the Mountain Jam Southern Lager and I ordered a Poe's Punch. The punch was delicious, fruity without being overly sweet. We weren't hungry enough for a meal so we split an order of chips and queso and a chicken quesadilla. Both were very good. For the dog lovers, this place is pet friendly. It was Wag-o-Ween the day we were there, and the covered patio section where we were sitting had a half dozen customers with dogs in Halloween costumes. As a fun little adventure, Poe's hides mini ravens around the restaurant--if you find one, you get a prize. I found one! We are so glad we tried this place. Highly recommend. read more

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Service was excellent to go with the fabulous tasting food. I had the sleeper burger and it was cooked to perfection, I had the bacon blue cheese coleslaw as my side. It was a great flavor combination that I wouldn't have thought of. My husband had the brisket burger and potato salad. He loved both! We had the cheese quesadillas and they were delicious. The place is in a great location and the decor is perfect for all the Edgar Allan Poe fans. The noise level was not bad as you could talk to each other without shouting. read more

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Service was decent waiter was nice getting a drink so a little slow Burgers were cooked as ordered really good flavors it was nice inside we sat in outdoor area was a good day only thing couldn't push two tables together to accommodate our party of 8 read more

The onion straws were no better than French fried onion you put on top of a green bean casserole. I paid a $2 up charge for this as a side and I got something cold that taste like it came from a can. The salad was not very good. There was one good item on the menu, the Beef Rue Morgue. Best dish and I would go back for this. Too bad my husband ordered it as I was stuck with blah onion straws and droopy salad. read more

Poe's Tavern - Beef Rue Morge. Onion Straws. - Burgers Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Good food, little wait on a Sunday evening right after Christmas. Service was good and enjoyed the Poe nostalgia too.

The Black Bean Burger was very delicious and has plenty of vegetarian options! Their burgers are very delicious and worth a try! The Bar and the ambiance is very nice and chill and the service is also pretty good. Would recommend! read more

Poe's Tavern - Black Bean Burger with Fries and Onion Crisps - Burgers Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Awesome place for some food! The food is delicious and the staff were great. The venue is very great to hangout with co-workers or friends. Definitely worth the trip to try! read more

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I got the blackened salmon fish tacos and I was so excited to eat them. They looked good but tasted slightly old and dull. Had to drown it out with cholula hot sauce. The atmosphere & menu are seriously cool though read more

Poe's Tavern - Blackened salmon & veggie burger - Burgers Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

A nice eatery we went to when we were driving through town. Love the theme too, very unique!

Great patio just one block up from water district with TVs and heaters. Decorated with Poe's pictures and writings. Staff was less than attentive, we sat for about 10 minutes before anyone came to take our order then figured out we hadn't been given menus. Menu is super short. Had the nachos which were eh, could have used 3X the toppings. Most of chips had nothing on them. Could use a handful of local/healthy apps. read more

I am in savannah to see a savannah bananas game, with my son, who is a vegetarian. Per Yelp, Poe's Tavern had vegetarian options and it just so happened its directly across the street from our hotel. The atmosphere was nice, the staff very friendly and ,yes, good options for a vegetarian. They have a large burger selection, all named after Edgar Allen Poes books. Each burger comes either beef or vegetarian. My son had one with a name i can't pronounce which had guacamole, aoili, lettuce, tomato and pickle. All come with a side, he chose potato salad. He liked the burger and said the potato salad was good but oniony. I had buffalo shrimp tacos ..the dish had 2 tacos with 5 shrimp each in them, shredded cabbage and choice of bleu cheese or ranch. I chose onion straws as my side. The tacos were delicious and I couldn't finish it all. Our server Chris was excellent. Our drinks were never empty and he was very attentive. We may go back while we're here. I recommend this establishment read more

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Stopped by after hearing good things and enjoyed the place. The burger was really delicious and cooked perfectly. The sides, however, were sub par. The fries that came with the burger were not crispy at all and kind of soggy and bland. The coleslaw looked unique with bacon and blue cheese was extremely watery and tasted almost bitter. Would go back, but for the burger only. Service was good. read more

Poe's Tavern - Burger - Burgers Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

The service was great. Super attentive and seemed to operate as a team. Our server was Grey she really did great with recommendations and keeping our drinks full. Food hit the mark, fresh and good amount. Price on par with area . Ample and comfortable seating. Would eat here again. read more

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I am a fan of Poe, so when we saw that there was a tavern devoted to the author, we just had to try it! The hostess and waitress were both super friendly and welcoming. The ambiance was dark and amazingly Poe-esque! I took many photos of the art and books and quotes that decorated the tavern. I was so in love with the theme that I also purchased a teeshirt, which is super soft and one of my favorite souvenirs from GA! The menu had your standard tavern food, but served fast and came out hot. The tavern salad was fresh and my quesadillas were delicious. Hubby got a burger and said it was good, but very basic. The hallway leading to the restrooms was dark and moody...books lined the shelves between the men's room and women's room. I felt like I was visiting a Poe museum and it was a bonus that they served some decent eats! If you're looking for an atmospheric tavern that serves your basic bar food, this is the place! The staff were all very friendly and served your food with a smile. read more

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Great food, enjoyed the atmosphere, service was fantastic. Theo did a great job taking care of us. Bonus: patio kitties were entertaining. read more

Our server was great, and the host was friendly. No issues at all with the staff. It's the food... Not terrible, but it leans more toward bare minimum than best-ever. The good: the fries. Nothing special, but solid. And the price. After spending over $100 on every lunch or dinner, I wanted to save some moolah. Fifty bucks for two adult entrees and two kids' meals is totally reasonable. The not-so-good: the kids' mac and cheese. It was literally just a heap of Kraft mac and cheese on a plate. Come on! This is Georgia. Doesn't have to be slap-your-mama soul food, but at least try a little harder. Also, the water. Tasted like straight tap. Maybe it was the cup, but it seemed straight from the fountain. Aren't restaurants supposed to filter their water? Yuck. The quesadilla was fine. Grilled cheese too. Salmon tacos were solid, but they really need to toast the tortilla. If you're looking for average, reasonably priced food with a kids' menu, this place works. If you're hoping for flavor or a top-five kind of meal, this isn't it. read more

Checked this place out today. The ambiance was nice. Lots of seating. I sat at the bar. I have a cheeseburger and fries which was very good. The service was quick and friendly. I would return here again. read more

Poe's Tavern - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

I visited Poe's Tavern on a recent visit to Savannah and it was so good! First off I'm a huge Edgar Allen Poe fan so it was cool to see a restaurant dedicated to him and in such a haunted city like Savannah it just fit. The restaurant is close to the river walk which is nice but I didn't feel it overly touristy. I ended up getting the blacken salmon taco and omg it was delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly. The basil creama was so fresh and perfectly complemented the dish. The creaminess of the avocado fit perfectly and you get a kick of heat from the jalapeños. All in all it's a perfect dish and it's filling! My date ordered the chili which came with a toasted piece of bread with cheese which was a nice touch. I also have to say the portion sizes were generous and the prices were super reasonable. Our server was so nice throughout the meal and gave us great recommendations on what to order. If you're in Savannah I would definitely recommend this spot! read more

Let me warn you that I have a soft spot for anything EA Poe-related, so the idea of a Poe-themed bar was impossible to resist. We stopped in for quick drink - we didn't get anything to eat - as it's just off the riverfront (but alas does not afford a view of the river). Nice wine and beer list, and attentive, friendly bartend. Perhaps the most notable thing here is the eerie experience of noticing that the young man greeting you at the door has an uncanny resemblance to Mr. Poe himself. One wall has some nice Poe portraits or other Poe-related items, including a remarkably preserved (reproduction?) of a poster for The Black Cat (1934), an odd movie vaguely inspired by Poe's story of the same name. The bathroom walls are plastered with pages from Poe's books. There was a human heart in the lamp on the bar. But otherwise, it's a very contemporary sports bar, complete with some not very Poe-like large screen TVs. If you are looking for something spooky and atmospheric, this isn't it. read more

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I love the concept! A bar themed after the great the great writer and poet himself, Edgar Allan Poe. There is a huge bar that is open and almost begs you to start a conversation with other bar goers. The bar top is copper, which is very cool And unique. There are also lots of televisions in the bar area. It also has a large seated dining areas with large tables set up all the time, making it perfect to drop by for an impromptu happy hour after work or to plan a large gathering. There is a large screened in outside section, perfect for fall and spring. You can choose your protein for all the burgers so it's great if you are a vegetarian, there are loads of options. We choose the nachos without chili for a snack with our beers. They were very tasty. They have a great beer selection that seems to change regularly with lots of beers on tap. There is also outside seating. I suspect it would be a great place to go and hang out with your dog! This is going on our favorites list! read more

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Graham should find a new job - unless being rude, incompetent, inconsiderate and hostile a part of the job experience. she made what we wanted to be a happy experience with friends one that we can laugh about and from now on talk about why we will never go to Poes again read more

Terrible service, mediocre food. Never got appetizer that was ordered, Waitress cane to our table once while we we there. Orders were wrong. Was going to spend twice as much as i did. Finished our food and left. Shocked that this place was rated 4 stars. Will not be back. read more

Great tavern on edge of Plant Riverside District. Literary themed after Ever Allen Poe, appropriate for this university town defined by SCAD. Superb burger. Great burger options. I'd rate it one of the top burger spots in Savannah. High quality ingredients. The side salad was fantastically fresh, and wasn't expected at a tavern. read more

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The ambiance is perfect for a date or a gathering. The decor fits the esthetic; the music was low, but just the right touch. The staff were really friendly and welcoming. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our meals! We'd definitely recommend visiting this place if you're a fan of Poe and yummy southern dishes. read more

Poe's Tavern - Shrimp & Grits; The Sleeper - Burgers Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

My friends and I were in town and this place was a crowd pleaser! It had something for everyone, and our server Megan was an angel, she took great care of us!! read more

I was in town for a Saturday am event and needed a place to grab a late night bite in Savannah, GA. I lucked upon Poe's Tavern and found good food and even better service! The buffalo shrimp tacos. 10/10 And the low-country mule was a rare and fresh treat! Emily, bartender, and Chandler, the mgr, were funny and attentive and gave me many Savannah "insider tips"! Until next time! read more

Poe's Tavern - Buffalo shrimp tacos - Burgers Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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After a long day and evening exploring Savannah, we needed dinner, and we were glad we gave Poe's a try. Opted for the burger special they were serving (delicious!) and got the cheddar cheese, bacon, green onion fries. OMG yummy! Service was great as well! Enjoyed chatting it up with the wait staff! read more

I went for work with a very large group. Even though we had 20-30 people, every order was correct. It's a little pricey, but worth it for how unique the food is. I really enjoyed the Amontillado burger- it was super juicy and refreshing- would 100% get again. BUT they have so many entree options that I'd want to try something different next time. Every burger is named after an Edgar Allen Poe poem and can be chicken or beef. The bathroom is covered in his poems and even has an audio book playing! Very unique and fun experience for a restaurant. If you come during summer and sit outside- the canopy and fans make it enjoyable even in the heat! read more

Poe's Tavern - Beef Amontillado Burger - Burgers Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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When you order a martini and the bartender ask what's in it, you already know its not going to be good. I'm not sure how you can screw up a martini but they did including serving it on the "Rocks". Service was horrible at the bar 10 min. Before being acknowledged. The topper was I request a 1/2gin1/2 vodka martini they said they had to charge me double for 2 liquors. I asked her how do you charge for a long island ice tea the answer was "We don't put liquor in our tea". This is what was behind the bar during happy hour on a Saturday afternoon. Y'all have got to do better. read more

Good food, but really slow service. Took 2 hours to eat on Black Friday. Enjoyed the burgers and tacos. But may just order to go next time. read more

Poe's Tavern - Buffalo shrimp tacos - Burgers Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Had a great experience at Poe's Tavern during my stay in Savannah. Sat on the patio one day with baby in tow and then ate inside on the second day visit. I was impressed by their selection of burger and sandwiches. I ordered a chicken sandwich with bacon. I asked for no cheddar but still got cheddar. However I wouldn't let that stop you for trying them out. It was an excellent experience and kid friendly which means a lot for a couple of parents looking to enjoy vacation. The taps are quite impressive including some Georgia favorites and locals from Service brewing. I had a Wild Leap Chance which is my favorite but would definitely recommend the Freedom Machine. Decor is amazing especially if you are a poet or Poe aficionado. Annabelle Lee was one of my favorite poems as an adolescent and it brought back lot of memories. Try Poe's on your next visit near the River Front. They use OpenTable too if you want make a reservation. read more

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I was driving through to Florida and decided to stop in Savannah for a few hours. Has been several years since my last visit. I did some browsing at the market and walked a bit to attempt the Olde Pink house for lunch (45 min wait at the bar alone!) Now when I get hungry, I get hangry. Panicky. A whirlwind of ridiculousness. So I stomped thru the town looking for a place to eat something simple. Via Yelp I found Poes tavern and it was about 2 blocks from where my car was parked at a meter so I took a chance. Directly across from two major hotels I am sure this can be the great hot spot at night get a little blitzy and be done. Nice size place. Clientele at the bar were friendly and helpful on things to see and do in the area. Someone mentioned this used to be a firehouse. Lots of beers on tap. I ordered the quesadilla it was perfect. read more

Poe's Tavern - Chicken quesadilla - Burgers Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Everything I ate at Poe's Tavern was delicious! Took off one star due to the odd way we were greeted and forced to wait. When we arrived at 4:45 there were 3 or more empty tables. We were told since we didn't have reservations that we would have to wait since the 5pm reservations would be in soon. No problem, but shortly after that they sat two other parties who also arrives without reservations. It was so odd. However when I inquired they were quick to seat us. Ryan was our server and he was great. We had the nachos to start. Highly recommend! The chili is delicious. I wish they put their queso on it too. Also had the mahi tacos. The tacos dinner comes with two tacos both with generous pieces of mahi. The Beef Rue Morgue was delicious. The queso is outstanding. Looks like the burgers are the winners at this spot. read more

Poe's Tavern - Nachos - Burgers Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

45 minutes before our server returned and I explained our food hadn't come out. The rest of the party had finished their meals. We then received the coldest, stalest, and dry food I've ever seen. We simply ask to microwave it but then 15 minutes goes by with no sight of our server. Finally, they say they will pay for our meals and make them to go. Then, to get our checks and leave took yet another 20 minutes. Everything about the experience was poor even down to the Diet Coke. Would only recommend going if you don't plan on eating. -PS read more