Fantastic! Enthusiastic staff and perfect food. Cornbread can be hit or miss in general. This cornbread is perfection. Crispy, soft, sweet, buttery. The lamb chops were top tier (that's what I ate) but the fried chicken that my wife had was mind blowing. I'm not generally given to hyperbole. Seriously: try this chicken. Also, this may be the best bread pudding I have ever had (though I think I had to order the ice cream separately). read more

I appreciated an article written about the dress code and fine dining attitudes of this establishment. I purchased gift cards during Covid to help support local restaurants during shut down, and I was pleasantly surprised that we could still use them in 2026! We had tried to use them in 2022, but were told the restaurant was small and could not accommodate our party of 8, even early on a Sunday. Fast forward 4 years! We made a reservation for a party of 4. It would've been nice to know the restaurant was on the second floor with no elevator, but perhaps that is my lack of inquiry. We were warmly greeted. Our server was absolutely fantastic! She made wonderful recommendations, and our meal was delicious! We had the crab dip, cornbread muffins, fried chicken and catfish entrees with yams and collard greens. Our family is from the South (KY, NC, TN, VA, MS, & AL) and we cook southern food on a regular basis. The yams were perfectly cooked and sweetened. The collard greens had just enough density, not runny or too salty. YUM!!! The chicken was tasty and moist. Catfish was seasoned and prepared perfectly and absolutely delicious also. Served with Frank's! We finished it off with the skillet cookie dessert, shared by all. A great way to end a really wonderful meal. The restaurant wasn't busy, so food service could've been a little faster, but we enjoyed a leisurely early dinner. My only other comment is that with glass top tables, you almost have to use Windex when tables turn over. The water streaks on all the glass top just make it look more like a greasy spoon or diner and does not do justice to the great service or the quality of the food. I don't usually do catfish at home, so we will be back for more! read more

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This was my 2nd time here n as usual it didn't disappoint but in 1 area!! But we'll get to that!! The ambience was good but it was crowded, so we decided to order everything at once! We ordered a Kale Salad (really good) didn't get the pic cuz we was hungry then into the main course: my son has the Times Square Lamb (which should of been cooked medium but wasn't) but he still enjoyed them, he also had the Cheddar Risotto I had something I never tried b4 at my son n the bar tender's suggestion I had The Whole Red Snapper n then had the Vanilla Crème Brulee for desert (no pic of that either) ‍ but it was delicious! We will be back but it was very busy so we sat at the bar n enjoyed 2 drinks each read more

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Visited on a Sunday evening for dinner. Highly recommend reservations as it was very crowded. Dark, dimly lit but lively atmosphere. Very date night vibes. I ordered the shrimp and grit and collard greens. The food was fantastic. The shrimp and grits were so flavorful, warm and delicious as well as the collard greens. However I do notice that the restaurant was dirty. My appetizer plate has dried food on it (thankful I don't need it), the table wasn't the cleanest and my silverware had a hair in it when I unrolled it. The table was also a glass top and my dish that was glass was sliding all over the place when I was trying to cut from it. They automatically add 20% gratuity which takes them down a Star in my opinion. 3.5 stars, rounded down for cleanliness unfortunately. The food is very good, but they could use some improvements. read more

SavannahBlue - Shrimp and grits - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I came here 8 years ago for my birthday and I remembered it being so much better than what I experienced and Im disappointed. Where do I start, the service was extremely slow, we barely saw our server and this type of establishment the gratuity is included which is the issue the issue that service is typically not matched with the amount of gratuity you have to pay. My guest ordered a mocktail lavender lemonade it came in this small glass for $14 and it tasted average. For this to be an upscale soul food place it doesn't even include a cornbread I have never been to a social food place that dinner include cornbread. I wanted to order one to enjoy with my meal but the only option is to order a basket for $3 my guest wasn't eating. It was a rip off for one person, i didn't need that many for me. I ordered the catfish which is was pretty good hot and fresh but that's where it stopped the greens and fries were cold. The Mac and cheese was missing something but at least that was hot. I'm very disappointed that the food and service was nothing liked I experienced in the past. read more

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SavannahBlue came really highly recommended from different forums online as well as from reviews, and I definitely see why! With this in mind, my first recommendation is to make sure, regardless of which day and time you're planning on dining - make sure you have a reservation! And if you have a reservation during peak time, be prepared to have to wait a little before being seated. Now on to the fun stuff - the FOOD & DRINKS!!! Everything we ordered was delicious, seasoned to perfection and presented well. Overall, we were all really impressed with everything we ordered. I had the SB Jerk Burger, and asked for it to be light with the jerk - and it literally came out absolutely superbly seasoned and cooked medium as I had asked! I tried the Mac and Cheese that my father-in-law ordered, the Catfish fritters and the Kale Caesar & it was all 10/10!! The drinks were also really delicious. The ambience in the restaurant definitely gives grown and sexy vibes. There's a grand piano in one of the main dining spaces, which leads me to believe that they have live music on particular nights - which I'm sure would elevate the entire dining experience. read more

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Good food, great service and loud but lively atmosphere. We had our first experience at SavannahBlue this evening. Loyale was our server and she was delightful. We started with the side Caesar ( note: it is Kale) and the Cherry Green salad, with homemade cherry vinaigrette. Delicious. Neither salad was cold, which was a misstep. We asked that these be brought out first and unfortunately our entrees arrived before we could finish the salads, a big no, no. The ox tail was "fall off the bone" good and the shrimp and grits were tasty and plentiful. Both entrees were hot. A few notes: no valet parking There are 2 sets of stairs to climb to get to the hostess stand and this area is tiny. The dress code is enforced If you want great soul food give them a try. read more

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So we were here when it first opened back on June 8, 2016 (photo of me, my now wife and our cousin), now we're here again 9 years later ( just me and my wife this time) and let me tell you the food and service is on point. We need to continue to support our local black businesses in the City of Deteoit and everywhere. The dry rub wings were very flavorful and the catfish fritters are cooked to perfection. My wife ordered the 24 Hour Lamb Rack which was amazing and I had the Whole Red Snapper. Our server was kind enough to bring out a bigger one as the first one looked like a kids meal. Asante was perfectly suited to serve us and provide a home like setting during our visit. Thank you for all that you suggested and provided. It was amazing. If you have not been here, make sure to come on out and support.."U won't be disappointed!!!" read more

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Charming, romantic, you'll find SavannahBlue the perfect spot for a cocktail or dinner with your true love. Feast on classics like shrimp and grits or catfish, and tasty fresh takes on familiar dishes like parmesan grits or honey coated cornbread muffins. Portion size is good so you may be toting home some for tomorrow. Gracious service. read more

The food was so amazing!! Everything we tried was fresh and had so much flavor. The ambience was really nice too. read more

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The food came out piping hot and the salmon & grits were the star of the night. The snapper and greens needed a little more flavor, but everything else hit the spot. Friendly staff, strong drinks, and a 20% gratuity for 2 people automatically added (FYI). Good experience overall, but not a must-return spot for me. read more

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The food is good but please know that they ONLY have two sets of stairs to get into the restaurant. Anyone who can't climb two sets will not be able to enter. This is disgraceful. read more

Visited while in town with friends for a quick weekend trip. The hostess was very nice and our party was seated very quickly. The music was extremely loud, making it difficult to have conversation. The tables were also really close together. At one point as the songs were transitioning, we could hear the kitchen staff arguing about tickets. Our waitress wasn't very attentive and we had to keep flagging her down to order food or ask questions. From a food standpoint, the catfish nuggets were great; however, that was the highlight of the dining experience. The oxtails were severely overcooked and we had to send that back. The catfish entree had a different seasoning and flavor from the nuggets that was very underwhelming. The salmon dish was swimming in sauce and not pleasant to eat. We left disappointed as we had heard such great things about the restaurant. If we decide to go again, it would be during the weekday when they're not as busy. read more

SavannahBlue - Menu - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I went here for a pre concert dinner. It was also one of my friends birthdays. It was conveniently located to the music hall. Imade reservations which I highly recommend. We were quickly seated and checked our coats in. There are various options on the menu such as beef, seafood, pasta and vegetarian items. I chose the Snapper on recommendation. The snapper came as a full fish with head included. It was cooked and seasoned well. The vegetables were also great. There was a complimentary dessert for the persin with the birthday. The wait staff was knowledgeable of the items and very friendly. I will plan on coming back. read more

SavannahBlue - Inside - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I have been waiting to go to SavannahBlue for years! When I heard that there was such a thing as "upscale southern" dining, I was ecstatic. I've always been a bit of a foodie and southern dishes are, by far, my favorite "genre" of food. We planned an entire date around going here for dinner. We ordered the basket of cornbread, the fried chicken dish, and the jambalaya plate. We also ordered the macaroni and cheese, collared greens, and the black-eyed peas. I was very transparent with them that I am a southern girl and I was going to hold the food to a high standard! Our server told me that "several people from the south" had told her that their food was better than any southern dish I would find in the south. Sign me up!! Our food arrived and, let me tell you, those dishes swung between mediocre and repulsive. We sent the jambalaya back and traded it for the shrimp and grits, which was a little more palatable, but not by much. Additionally, the establishment was incredibly dark and when I used my phone light to find my bag, I was stunned by the dirtiness and crumbs/food on the floor. As a born-and-raised southern woman, please hear me when I say that this is not what southern food is supposed to taste like. This is an insult to delicious, soul feeding, home grown southern food - the only reason it has any amount of success is because there aren't other quality southern establishments to compare it to - but know that this place would be considered a dumpster fire in Nashville or Atlanta. Please do not consider these southern eats! read more

$9 for fries. Not truffle fries or anything special they made in house but just regular fries. The burger was meh I've had it before and it was really good! My aunt got us a gift card so I'm going to use it. Service was cool. Ambiance was not $16 for a burger and no frites to go with it. My partner enjoyed his meal and I'm happy with that. read more

SavannahBlue - Catfish fried hard!!! - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Great food, great service..my second time here and it didn't disappoint .shrimp and grits were on point..yummy read more

It was a slow night, so there was one waitress working the room. The food exceeded my expectations. The Lamb chops were the best I've had in the city, and it wasn't close! The sides were good we had the catfish, yams and greens everything was delicious. I've come here in the past years ago but this was miles above. 10/10!! Good music and vibes as well. read more

SavannahBlue - These Lamb chops were the best I've had at Any restaurant! - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Cost was a bit high for the service. Parking was expensive and should be vouchered when dining. Food was seasoned well. read more

SavannahBlue - Rack of Lamb - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Found this spot thanks to Yelp... Thank you! Located behind the Detroit City Apartments. Reservations recommended, but there is first come, first serve bar seating. We were greeted downstairs before heading home the stairs to the restaurant. Intimate setting. Super cute since it's decorated for Christmas. We started with cocktails - Smokey Robinson and Ida B. Wells. Love the names and the cocktails were yummy. We started with the warm crab dip with crispy wontons. The perfect start to our meal. For dinner, my husband for the seared salmon with shrimp jambalaya and I got the shrimp and grits. The flavors were on point! If you love NOLA, this gave us the food from the city we love. Complimentary cornbread muffins come with dinner too. Those ended up in my belly before I could take a picture. We were too full for dessert, but the bread pudding was recommended. Just means we have to come back soon! Everything was sooo good. read more

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I enjoyed my food! I had the whole red snapper and it has a mustard sauce on top that reminded me of the fried fish with mustard my grandfather used to give me when I was a kid. Good food that brought up good memories! read more

SavannahBlue - Whole Red Snapper - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I wanted to love thos place but unfortunately it was a miss for the most part. The wait to be seat even though we had a reservation was about 20 plus minute with no waiting area as about 5 different parties were all crowded on the staircase. I was excited when the food finally arrived at the table but unfortunately the fish was over friend and dried our. They took 25% off but the fish itself was not edible, which was the most expensive this on the plate. I will say our waitress was amazing which is why I didn't make a fuss about it. Will I ever return, No. read more

SavannahBlue - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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I've been wanting to visit SavannahBlue for too long and finally made it today! We walked from Detroit Opera House in a drizzle, totally worth it!! Absolutely delicious dinner with enough for leftovers! They provided cornbread muffins with honey that were delicious!! We both got fried chicken that came with collard greens with ham and candied yams better than I've ever had at any Thanksgiving!! Friend wanted black eyed peas we shared some of it with her taking that home too!!! We arrived about 5p and first table but, over an hour later the place was packed. This place is special and already look forward to going back to try the next item-unless it's time for more fried chicken!!! read more

SavannahBlue - Fried chicken dinner with their sides, candied yams and collard greens with ham. We added black eyed peas. - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Came here for a work dinner, and it was truly an amazing meal! My coworkers had really been hyping it up, but it exceeded my expectations. The starters were what really blew me away -- every item was such a hit. We got the Crab Dip, Hummus, and Roasted Cauliflower and they were incredible. The Crap Dip is an absolute must-order dish! As for entrees, I opted for the Catfish Plate. The catfish was delicious and perfectly crispy, and I really enjoyed both the collared greens and sweet potatoes. They did not skimp on the portions! The restaurant is a bit more upscale and chic but still as a down-to-earth quality to it. It's actually a very large space, though we sat at a larger table near the bar. Servers were fantastic and attentive throughout our meal! read more

SavannahBlue - Catfish Plate and Shrimp & Grits - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Food and service was not good at all. Went for a late night dinner and waited an hour for food after people who came in after us came in. When we got our food finally it was not up to par. My friend ordered the crab dip and it was more like a casserole. It was so thick you couldn't use the chips. My food just wasn't tasteful. The ambiance was nice and could be great for a quick drink but I would not recommend for dinning. read more

Beautiful upstairs restaurant in the heart of downtown detroit. They serve soulfood and I wasnt in the mood for it that day (I went with a group of girls) but im always in the mood for mac & cheese so I ordered that and OMG!! I didnt even get a pic of it because I tore it up immediately. I want to come back for that alone. I also loved the decor & my waitress was amazing. 4/5 for me because soulfood isnt my thing & I wasnt crazy about my drink but the food I did eat was really good. read more

SavannahBlue - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Really a 4.5. Upstairs location is very nice with the feeling of a jazz club. Please honor their dress code. Very southern vibe to the menu. We waited much longer than expected for our food. We go there just after open and it seemed like the kitchen was not quite ready. Once we got our food it was AMAZING. Spiced perfectly, great portion sizes and interesting flavor combinations. All in all it was a lovely evening. read more

SavannahBlue - Dining Room - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I enjoy the food. They give you nice portions. I hade catfish, greens and black eye peas. The greens were okay, I not a fan of vinegar in greens. The catfish was cooked perfectly . Give them a try. read more

Food was decent, staff friendly and ambiance okay. I would return for a date night. Cons the slippery floor and the cold temperature of the dining room. Also,it's no dress code. I always thought it was a strict requirement for dining but definitely not from the look of things. read more

This place will always hold a special place in my heart. My grandmother who's in her 80s doesn't have much of an appetite but everytime I bring her here she eats almost all her food. The food is absolutely amazing, I personally love the oxtails but the catfish is my grandma's favorite. The ambiance is get for all occasions, whether date night or a girls night. The service was good it did seem to not be many servers but our every need was met and I have no complaints. The bread pudding was a good ending to our meal, though more dessert options would be amazing. read more

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The Ox tail was out of this world! With a cheesy risotto, sweet potato chips decorated around the plate and green beans mixed within.. HANDS DOWN THE BEST OXTAIL I HAVE EVER TRIED!!!! Big shoutout to Kariah the hostess, got my friend and I seated right away with a great smile and great professionalism! Our waitress/Bartender was Chelsea! She was 15/10!! She is amazing at what she does, she is fast and efficient at taking our orders and getting her drinks made in service to us very quickly!! She helped me pick my entrée which was the oxtail and it was phenomenal as someone who tried oxtail for the first time she showed me step-by-step how to enjoy to its full potential!! I will 1000% be back!! Also, thank you Kariah again for your hospitality and letting me charge my phone lol read more

A quick decision on a Sunday afternoon landed my friend and I at the restaurant around 5pm or so. We sat at the bar and my n/a Peroni was a welcome surprise! We really enjoyed the lump crab cake, little more special and claw than lump, but nonetheless the flavors were outstanding and their take on remoulade had great acidity and a touch of heat. While the gazpacho (not really gazpacho at all, more chilled tomato water with strong crab overtones) went back, the Mac and cheese was delicious! Perfect macaroni, not another pasta shell to be hip, just creamy, cheesy and perfectly browned (failing to spell gratineed right now). The greens were cooked perfectly with a perfect balance of smoke and richness, just a touch heavy handed with the salt for our taste. Again though, great flavor! The food was solid but the service was outstanding!!! I am so sorry I don't remember the bartenders name (appeared to be managing a lot more than the bar), and she was such a delight. The hostesses both were dressed beautifully and warm smiles and gratitude from entrance to exit. Hospitality like this has become more and more rare as we continue into the 2020's, but this was truly a wonderful experience. Thank you ALL at Savannah Blue. You brought skilled to our faces for a Sunday afternoon treat! We will return very soon!! read more

Was turned away as I was walking up got the nastiest stare due to my denim shorts and turned away mind you it's 6pm on a Friday and it's 80 outside. I mean this lady literally sucked her teeth at me. read more

Food always perfectly seasoned and the portions Were fair except the chicken, $17 for a few wing dings. Yes I'd purchase again because they were delicious and I can afford to do so. Customer service was friendly and patient. The establishment is always beautiful and clean. read more

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Love this place! I came here with some girlfriends and we started with drinks at the bar. The drinks were so good (and strong). I got the ida b wells and I loved how balanced it was. Our bartender was great. Super personable and definitely made the night better. I ordered the jerk burger and truffle fries and wow they were so flavorful! The burger was a bit messy but wow I would definitely recommend. The way the dining area and bar are set up make the space very intimate and great for small groups or a date night. I loved the music too. This is definitely somewhere I would take people from out of town. read more

SavannahBlue - SB Jerk Burger - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Our server Crystal not only has tasted everything on the menu and couldn't give excellent recommendations but her service was above excellent. To match that, the food was sublime!!! I recommend you make reservations but if you walk-in , they will make every effort to accommodate you. Ask to be seated with Crystal, she will make you feel like family. read more

SavannahBlue - Catfish platter and grilled salmon and shrimp jambalaya - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I was in town for work and my co-workers kept raving about SavannahBlue. They were closed on Monday so we opted to go on a Tuesday at 5:30pm. We found street parking (not free till after 10pm) and headed in. As soon as you walk in, there is a lovely hostess who greets you, asks if you have a reservation and sends you on up. Then when you get to the top of the stairs, another host checks you in and walks you to the table. Both of the ladies we encountered were warm and pleasant. We sat in the dining room and looked up the menu via the QR code. We started out with the crab dip as an appetizer and for my entree, I did the catfish plate. It came with greens and yams but I opted for double yams. It didn't take long for our food to come and it was good. I didn't care much for the chips that were served with the crab dip but my catfish and yams were delicious. I didn't try any alcoholic drinks but they had a bar so I'm assuming they had plenty of options to choose from. Our experience from start to finish was good! The restaurant has a very authentic old school Detroit feel to it. It also gives speak-easy vibes and I'm sure it's a staple in the city. It's Black-owned from what I was told but the patrons were diverse. Of course there's nothing wrong with this but it definitely highlights the mass gentrification that seems to be taking place in the city. Hopefully local businesses and residents are not displaced because of this. read more

Overpriced but food had flavor & drinks were strong. Not sure if that's enough to get me to come back... Service at the door and bar was good all though others were standing around trying to micro manage instead of doing their own job. Maybe they were bored? Scenery was kind of dark but Christmas decor was a cute addition. Wish they weren't price gouging as there was plenty potential to be great. 3.5 4r4r. read more

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The feel of the building is low key and chill. They are located up stairs. There is a doorman that greets you when you walk in. Once you enter made it to the second level you are greeted by the server who can assist with your reservations. There is an older crowd although there was a mix when I attended. Good music. Great food. I was here for a date night and the scene was nice and romantic. The music is urban. And the staff was amazing. read more

SavannahBlue - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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My first time visiting I Went On A Good Steady night , Service was great I Ordered Catfish , Mac & Chz , Yams Meal was 8.5 That Macaroni I Had WAS A 10/10. The Inside was nice dim date night energy , would visit the bar next time . read more