We enjoyed our first visit to this unique restaurant, and we definitely want to return soon. It is on the campus of the University of Georgia, inside the Continuing education Building. Once you are in the building -follow the signs to locate the restaurant, just past the cafe. The dining room is quiet and the tables are well placed, not crowded. There are tables for large to small groups. Menu was moderate size, with some seasonal specials. The food was well prepared and tasty. We had heard the strawberry pie was a special of theirs and it was good. The service was efficient and pleasant. Location -Use your gps to locate it. The Parking is in a university garage -you get your parking ticket and the restaurant will cover it for you. Get it verified before you leave the restaurant. read more

The people were great and the food was incredible! Will definitely return when I am back in Athens. read more

Savannah Room - Perfectly cooked steak! - Southern Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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I enjoyed a recent lunch at the Savannah Room. The service was quick and efficient. For my meal, I had the shrimp and grits, which were absolutely divine. I would return again just for this dish. read more

Service was good-- I asked the waiter to suggest what he liked and it was a good salad! He recommended I have some protein with it, but I didn't take him up on that. Kinda regretted it, but that's not his fault. It was a nice dining experience, but the tables had a weird brown paper on top of the cloth. I didn't know if that was typical or to prevent stains and spills. read more

Savannah Room - Restaurant interior - Southern Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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Came in for lunch with co workers. Really nicely decorated. Staff was friendly and hospitable. We ordered short rib grilled cheese, celestial chicken and chefs burger. And we each took a slice of strawberry ice cream pie homeEverything was good. Cooked and presented well. Will return. read more

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I didn't even know the Georgia Center had restaurants. I came here with my friend and her family, and having never been here and celebrating a special occasion, we went all out. They have a limited variety of wine (no moscato), but can make cocktails and cocktails. Also, as a PSA they have seasonal menus so what I ordered today might not be on yours. To start, we ordered the truffle fries and they were so good!! As a fries lover, I highly recommend this if it's on the menu. For my entree, I got the salmon risotto which was flavorful and perfectly paired with each other. For dessert, we got the chocolate cake and bread pudding which were so good, but couldn't finish because of how full I was. Our server was super nice as well!! Overall, it surpassed my expectations and I would bring family and friends here if they stayed at the hotel. read more

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The Savannah Room staff goes out of its way to accommodate the guests. The food is outstanding, and the service is impeccable. They have been very responsive and accommodating to our 1963 UGA Baseball & Payne Hall Reunion Group for the last 25 years. I cannot recommend them highly enough! Tom "Boot" Hunt- UGA Class of 1963 read more

Savannah Room - UGA 0 - Southern Near Me - Athens, Georgia

The food and portions were amazing. The staff was friendly and helpful. The server joked with us about our college affiliations (Ga Tech and Auburn) but was still quite pleasant. read more

Tried one evening during restaurant week and we were pleasantly surprised. Better than decent food - duck confit - and very reasonable prices. Staff were helpful and friendly. It is part of UGA campus and paid parking BUT they validate. Will go back. Old fashioned somewhat outdated look, but very well kept. read more

We enjoyed our dinner at the Savannah Room. Our waitress and the little red head, Gillian, made sure we had everything we needed. The service and the food was execellent! We are ready to go back for those delicious truffle fries and drinks! read more

Still a nice quiet place, but the food and atmosphere isn't as fabulous as it once was. What? No bar service at lunch!? Why brown Kraft paper over the white tablecloth? Service all right for student workers, but could use some finesse. read more

My family of four including myself had reservations Saturday night at the Savannah Room. Each of us had a different entree with the brussel sprouts and fried green beans as appetizers. The meal was wonderful. My daughter and her husband just returned from their honeymoon abroad and both commented this was the best meal they have had in a month even though they honeymooned on the French Riveria and in NICE. Aiden our server and Manager Mike were attentive and made our experience that much special. Way to go Savannah Room! read more

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Very good food and service. A little difficult to find if you're not from Athens, meaning it's on campus and you park in a campus garage that doesn't mention the restaurant. That said worth a try and I would come back when I'm the area. read more

Savannah Room offers a variety of food options that are delicious. Service is consistently friendly and prompt. This is Athens, Georgia's best kept secret for visiting with friends and family. The Savannah Room showcases Athens, GA and UGA in very favorable lights. read more

My hubs ate here with colleagues and said it was amazing. Everything he had was so flavorful and cooked very well. Hidden gem! He does not write yelp reviews but this is how we keep track of our favorites, and wants to bring me when we are back in town. read more

The service was great! The salmon risotto was incredible and the appetizer specials were phenomenal. This place is a hidden gem for any UGA parents, students, staff, or visitors! New Athens favorite. read more

I'm not sure if the staff were expecting a party of 12 on a sleepy holiday Sunday night, but they handled it really well. The service was amazing and the food was incredible. Would definitely recommend the crispy Brussels sprouts and the braised short ribs Everyone wants to head downtown, but I would encourage everyone to stop by the Savannah room at UGA's Georgia Center. read more

Great time! Great food! Excellent service. We took a group for lunch and really enjoyed the atmosphere.

My first visit to The Savannah Room. It won't be my last. Food was excellent, service was great, it was Athens Restaurant week, so prices were great. Nice calming background music playing. The Steak Frites (skirt steak) was cooked perfectly, sliced, lots of flavor. My appetizer, Brussel sprouts, were sweetened with Balsamic glaze, cooked crispy, mixed with pecans, and pomegranate seeds on top. Definitely enough for several people to share. I am going again tomorrow and try something else. This gem is going on my list of regular restaurants. read more

Savannah Room - Brussel sprouts - Steak Frites - Southern Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Great meal here. We had the short ribs and low country grits. Both loaded with protein and on point. Very generous serving, got two meals out of each of them. Definitely have to get the brussels sprouts, a can't miss item here for sure. Prices very, very reasonable for the quality and quantity. Will definitely go back! read more

One of the best meals of my life for a reasonable price. Not cheap, but great value! Excellent flavor combinations. Hidden gem for fine dining in Athens. read more

Love the salmon salad! It's always fresh and delicious. Very friendly staff of students who make the experience enjoyable. Great place for a workday lunch when on UGA's campus! read more

Amazing restaurant, amazing food, outstanding service! The she crab soup is always amazing, steak frites and salmon with risotto are two of my favorite entrees. Great prices! You won't be disappointed! read more

When the restaurant manager tells another employee that the macaroni and cheese doesn't look that good, openly, in front of guests standing by, it causes me to reconsider how bad of a manager he is. He was neither friendly nor welcoming. Shy away from this place. It used to be amazing. read more

Food is awful, it's like eating in a cafeteria. Too expensive for what you get in the buffet. Very disappointing for Easter Brunch.

We love the Savannah Room! One of the best kept secrets of Athens!! Yummy and reasonable pricing, can't get better than that!

Relatively formal spot in the hotel. Had the angus cheeseburger with sweet potato fries. The fries were perfect and crunch and my burger was fantastic. It's located in the Georgia Center Hotel complex and is easy to locate. They do lose one star for the service. My dinner wasn't at a busy time but my waitress definitely seemed preoccupied with other things rather than checking on whether my meal was good and water was filled. The manager ended up doing most of the work and should have received the tip. Expect UGA students to be running this place and sometimes the inexperience shows. I would still return if I stayed at the center in the future. read more

Actually really good and prices not too bad..service was good and quick, I had blackened mahi mahi and it was nice. Not a bad choice

First, dig deep into your Georgia pride and look past the oddly BedBath and Beyond look of the dining room. Second, make up your mind that you'll not knock over the weird little water cups. Next, be nice to your waiter and choose something to eat- it's all on par with Ruby Tuesday. Finally, accept the fact that whoever invited you to eat here is probably charging it straight back to their office account instead of treating you to a meal themselves. read more

Consistently good food and service! Atmosphere and acoustics are perfect for quiet conversations. Handicap accessible. read more

They just renovated so the entire dining room is white cloth. It looks nice but also makes me feel like I'm at a bridal party. I got the mahi-mahi and it was tasty. Decently large portion but could've used more flavor. The waiters here are all very friendly so overall a good convenient upscale place to grab lunch on campus read more

Terrible brunch. Ordered yogurt parfait with fruit--came with gobs of tasteless yogurt, three blueberries, and a strawberry. Omelet was similarly tasteless. They disappeared with my credit card for a long time. Said their computers broke down. Waitress was nice but seems they need new management. read more

This place is as much as you could ask for from an in-hotel dining experience. Not only is it inexpensive, the plates are delicious, and the service is quick. They hand out these great cheese breads with honey butter to start within a minute or two of seating, and it's clear that you are a priority in their book. Nothing we tasted was bad; in fact, it all made our top ratings...particularly for the price! UGA did well with this one. read more

Better service last night. If UGA isn't running a hotel school, they need to at least do some training, or not hire a Computer science major who can't wait to get out of there at the appointed hour. read more

I stayed the night at the Georgia Center and had brunch at the Savannah Room. I had the French Toast which was amazing! You could tell it was made fresh in house(not store bought French toast). The berries that came with it were very fresh and delicious. On top of that the service was great. She was very vibrant and thorough. I will definitely be back. read more

I went to Athens on business and had the pleasure of staying at the UGA Continuing Education Center & Hotel. There, I visited the Savannah Room where Reid Mikul recommended a beautiful mahi-mahi on a bed of quinoa and veggies. With the great service came great conversation and a quick guide to the city. Can't wait to visit again. read more

First things first, you have to remember the is a university conference center. The facility is attractive, and the wait staff is fairly attentive. The food is ok. A decent selection though not very fancy but prepare and presented well read more