Savannah has no shortage of incredible restaurants, but Vic's on the River absolutely deserves its place among the city's best. The setting alone is worth the visit. Sitting along the river while watching massive cargo ships slowly make their way toward the Atlantic creates one of those uniquely Savannah experiences you simply can't find anywhere else. Our server, Matthew, was outstanding. Friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely made the evening even more enjoyable. Service like his is a big part of what turns a great meal into an unforgettable one. Now, the food... The crab cake was one of the best I've ever had--easily 95% lump crab with barely any filler. Just fresh, sweet crab prepared perfectly. The beef carpaccio was elegant, incredibly flavorful, and disappeared far too quickly. Then came the French onion soup. There's a reason the National Onion Association recognized it as the best. Rich, deeply caramelized, perfectly balanced, and topped with a blanket of bubbling cheese. Without question, the best French onion soup I've ever had. The black truffle scallops were buttery, tender, and absolutely decadent. The evening's special--a blackened filet paired with shrimp linguine--was phenomenal. The filet was cooked to perfection, and the shrimp linguine brought bold Cajun flavors that made us feel like we had been transported straight to Louisiana. To finish it all off, watching enormous cargo ships leave the Port of Savannah bound for destinations around the world while enjoying an incredible meal is an experience all its own. Vic's on the River delivered on every level: exceptional food, first-class service, and an atmosphere that's impossible to duplicate. This wasn't just another dinner--it was one of the highlights of our trip to Savannah. Don't leave without ordering the French onion soup. And if you're lucky enough to have Matthew as your server, you're in for a memorable evening. read more

Vic's On the River - Blackend Filet and Shrimp Linguine - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Vic's on the River was just an average experience for us. We had 5:30 reservations, and although the restaurant wasn't busy, it took a few minutes before anyone greeted us. We were seated in a corner near the bathrooms, and when I asked if we could have a table with a river view, I was told they had all been requested already. Nothing on the menu really stood out to me, so I ordered a wedge salad and a glass of wine. My husband had the French onion soup and a Caesar salad. The complimentary biscuits were definitely the highlight of the meal. They were warm, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The food itself was good, and the service was perfectly fine, but nothing about the experience felt memorable or special. Overall, it was just a middle-of-the-road dining experience. Personally, I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend it or return. read more

If in Savannah, everyone should go to Vic's. As part of my usual routine when traveling solo, I sat at the bar. I ordered a brown ale from a local brewery. It was good. I asked Katie the bartender about her martini making skills. She killed it to my specs. I then ordered the blackened medallions and shrimp over linguini. My only complaint is it could have had a more blackened, spicy flavor. However the sauce was similar to a light stroganoff and was very tasty!! And they gave biscuits to snack on!! I saved one for the left over sauce. Atmosphere-5 Food -5 Service-5 (Sorry Katie, that's as high as I can go) Katie was great--attentive without being annoying!! And she's nice!! And she recommended a great wine pairing!! Piano player is a classy touch!! read more

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We didn't do any reservations but only had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. We could have sat at the bar and order food but we wanted to sit outside so we sat at the bar and ordered some drinks. We had a bigger lunch so we opted on splitting the food we ordered and it worked out perfect as we were able to order a little more food. Every part of our meal was full of flavor and with every bite you just wanted more! The drinks were also good! Once you were done with your meal you are right by the river so you are able to enjoy an evening stroll without having to walk too far. They also have a coffee shop in the basement that you are able to use your receipt from lunch or dinner to get a certain percentage off your order - however I don't recall the amount. read more

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This was my very first time visiting, and it absolutely did not disappoint! Vic's offers upscale, Southern-style dining right overlooking the river. The atmosphere is wonderful, complete with great live music, and the staff is incredibly attentive. They feature a highly impressive wine selection to pair with dinner. If you are looking for recommendations, I would highly suggest trying the pork chop and the short rib--both were absolutely delicious and cooked to absolute perfection. read more

Vic's On the River - Braised Beef Short Ribs - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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We celebrated a friend's birthday over dinner at Vic's on the River, and despite a little mix-up at the start, it turned into a wonderful evening. I accidentally made reservations for Vic's River Grill instead of Vic's on the River (completely my mistake!). Thankfully, Renee, the hostess, was incredibly kind and accommodating. She quickly helped get our group seated in the correct restaurant, and I really appreciated how gracious she was. Our server, Marissa, was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. I can never pass up fried green tomatoes, and these were a great way to start the meal. I also ordered the she-crab soup, which was rich, creamy, and full of flavor...definitely one of the highlights of dinner. For my entree, I chose the fried red snapper with collard greens and Parmesan risotto. The snapper was just okay, and while the collard greens were good, the risotto was unfortunately overcooked and had a mushy texture. Although my entree didn't quite wow me, the outstanding hospitality from Renee and Marissa, the charming historic atmosphere, and the beautiful views along the river made it a memorable birthday dinner. I'd happily return for the she-crab soup, fried green tomatoes, and the exceptional service. read more

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Dinner service starts at 5:00p. I was not aware of this and arrived an hour too early. After traveling all day, walking the city in the heat, and not having a real meal yet this was a disappointment. I also had my dog with me and couldn't stay inside at the bar until dinner time. I ended up getting some waters to go for my pup and I and walked around the city some more until 5p. We went back to Vic's and thankfully got a seat out on their small patio area where they are pet friendly. It filled up fast, and glad we were able to get seated. It is first come first serve outside, but needed reservations for indoor dining. The only bad part, was it smelled like weed out on the patio. The service was friendly and fast. The main reason I specifically went to Vic's was for the She Crab Soup I was told I had to try. I ordered that and a salad. It was hot and hot soup didn't sound the best but it was delicous, just as it was promised to be. The salad was light and helped cool down the heat of the day. I also ordered a cucumber mocktail that was also light and refreshing. I didn't linger long as I was tired. Overall the service was good, the food was tasty for the light fare that I ordered. I was just disappointed in the open but not serving dinner until five. read more

We walked by Vic's On the River several times and it was always busy. However, we decided to try and get a table for 5 without a reservation and we lucked out. There was room in the bar which was actually really nice because they had a person playing the piano! Our server was great. Their drink menu is expansive and he was very patient with us. For dinner, I had the salmon on Israeli couscous. It was cooked (crispy on the outside and totally tender on the inside) and seasoned perfectly. I was told that the pear salad special was really good also. Vic's is definitely a happening place and whether you go there for drinks or food, you won't likely be disappointed. read more

Vic's On the River - Pear Salad - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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This restaurant was great ! From the service to the food it was absolutely amazing! The restaurant was busy for lunch on a Friday, but was able to still get seated within 10 minutes upon arrival. It very nice inside with a classy atmosphere, but still casual. I recommend this restaurant if your in this area (Savannah,GA) staff is all friendly and helpful read more

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Was in town for St. Patty's Day and was amazed they were able to squeeze our huge party (12) in last minute. Ambiance and layout of the restaurant is fun, nice waitress. My husband had the Shrimp n' Grits (without the BBQ sauce) ($25), which he said was a solid B -- nothing amazing. I had the Braised Beef Short Rib with Cheerwine Sauce ($28), which I really enjoyed -- solid B+. My biggest complaint was that my food wasn't hot; guessing that was due to our huge party. Our only compliant was the noise in the upstairs room they put us in. There was another large party and they were obnoxiously loud. It would be nice if there were some sound absorbing tiles in that room, as there is nothing to absorb the sound otherwise, making it very loud. read more

Vic's On the River - Braised Beef Short Ribs - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Haven't been here in years (pre covid) and all I can say is the food is still delicious. I had the oysters Rockefeller and she crab soup and my wife had the shrimp and grits. All dishes were excellent, tasty and well prepared. The entire wait staff was very friendly and accommodating. When on river street i STRONGLY suggest you stop in and try them out. read more

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On our my favorite meals of the trip! We snagged a reservation a few days before and quickly sat once we arrived for our dinner. Few different specials offered for dinner. We opted for drinks- Vodka gimlet and peach punch - gimlet a little on the stronger side so you definitely get your moneys worth. Apps we tried the lump crab cake - 98% crab meat, so so good - and the French onion soup also delish! For the meal we tried the ribeye special and I got the pan sear scallops over risotto and added lobster- pure perfection, I can never pass up scallops or lobster. Everything was delicious and sadly no room for dessert. Since we were traveling the next day we had no way to keep our leftover ribeye and we were sad to leave it. Definitely will return for my next trip to Savannah! read more

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Good food, and ok service. Not a very welcoming environment in my humble opinion. I would try them again though. There was a piano player who played exceptionally well! read more

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Made reservations for dinner on a Saturday evening. Came in a little early and they were able to seat us near a window. Beautiful building inside and out. Our service was very friendly and attentive. We ordered the pan seared sea scallops and the pecan fried flounder. Both were made perfectly. They also surprised us with a chocolate cake for my mom's birthday and a beautiful book about the restaurant that included recipes! What a great experience. Would definitely recommend for a special occasion. read more

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The service was top-notch and my husband said the scallops were the best he has ever had. The crème anglaise with my praline basket was to die for! We got seated with a great view of the water and the map in wall left by Sherman's Officers. I would highly recommend this stop on any trip to Savanah. read more

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Had a late reservation at Vic's and was seated a little early. We were informed by locals that we had to have the fried green tomatoes. OMG, thank goodness we listened. The tomatoes were fried perfectly (not soggy) and served on top of this pimento cheesy risotto situation. I wanted to lick the plate clean. I also had a delicious cup of crab soup with a crisp sauvy B. It was a perfect evening meal. Would go back solely for the tomatoes. read more

Vic's On the River - Fried Green Tomatoes - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Had a wonderful dinner sitting with a water front view. I had the filet mignon. Ordered it medium rare and had to send it back to cook a little bit more and they were so nice about it. Came back perfect and the chef made sure it was to my liking freshly plated. My husband ordered the octopus and said it was really good. He also ordered the seafood pasta and it was outstanding. For our anniversary we were given a super delicious chocolate gluten free tart that tasted like a velvety smooth truffle. Hubby ordered a slice of pecan pie with peach ice cream and loved it. Our waitress, Carrie, gave us outstanding personal service and made our night extra special. read more

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Beautiful and elegant 4th floor restaurant serving authentic and delicious Southern cuisine. The crab cakes were full of crab, only a tiny bit of filler. Cheddar grits and honey butter bisquits were top quality. Grilled asparagus was perfect. Fried oysters were very fresh and tasty. The menu is so full of good things that I would like to go back and try more. Our server, Daniel, gave us excellent and frank insight into menu options and he was so efficient and polite. His service added to our positive experience. Note that if you are coming from the water side you get to the restaurant through a coffee shop and an elevator ride. There are stairs to the elevator so that entrance is not ADA friendly. The restaurant is street level at the next block up from the water though. read more

We were in town and went to Vic's for our 40th wedding anniversary and we were not disappointed. I made reservations and requested a table with a view and we were seated by a window overlooking the river. We started off with drinks and appetizers. The drinks were good and the fried green tomatoes and crawfish beignets were delicious. For dinner my wife had the pecan fried flounder and she really enjoyed it and the bite I had was very tasty. I ordered the fried chicken with macaroni and collard greens. It was a lot of food the macaroni was tender and cheesy and the collard greens were tender with just the right amount of vinegar. The fried chicken was crispy and the meat inside was moist and tender. Vic's treated us with a dessert and one of their cookbooks. Overall the food and service were excellent, and the view made for a nice ambiance for our celebration. read more

Vic's On the River - Fried chicken, macaroni, and collard greens. - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

This is my first time stopping at Dick's coffee. They have a drink specials for the month and they have cocktails along with coffee, tea, and ice cream and milkshakes. To me this reminds me of a little hip coffee joint in Florida. It's very warm on the inside if they have some seating and then they have restrooms as well. I got a hot Americano with oat milk and apple simple syrup for four dollars. They do have a restroom on the inside however, you do need a code for the bathroom. Servant from the lady at the counter was quick and efficient and she was very nice and there is another girl that is making it the coffee that yells out your name . 10/10 This location is located right off of River Street right on the river. They have public parking garages around the area as well as parking on River Street. It just becomes very congested in the morning. read more

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This was our second time in town and at the restaurant and it was as fantastic as I remembered! The service was incredible, food was delicious, and the view was amazing. We were celebrating my birthday and as a birthday gift they gave me a free cake and their cookbook. I can't wait to go home and try their recipes. Highly recommend this place! read more

Cute little bar area to wait for our table. We were sat by a window with a great view of the river. The pork chop was delicious and staff were really friendly. read more

Very nice inside with nice staff. Food and drinks were very good. The restaurant is right across from the river and the steamboat. read more

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Wesley M, guided us in the right direction at every turn. We had a Perfect window table with our 11am reservation Food 5/5 my filet and scallops were divine and wife shared as portions were generous. Wife had salad see pics was excellent we shared. Total cost per person with drinks and 25% tip was 45 per person very reasonable. IPA beer was really great. Biscuits with sweet butter wow, another 5/5 4 star and below items, literally nothing. And I tried to think of something. A must visit. read more

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Without question, Vic's on the River was the biggest disappointment of our Savannah visit. While the food was OK (and the only reason they earned two stars), service was shockingly bad. We were a party of four couples so we booked well in advance. Rather than seating us in the main dining level, we were a floor below in a painfully loud room with other large groups, which was staffed by what can be generously described as the "D Team" servers. Our waiter aggressively pushed cocktails from the special list, all of which were poorly executed and shockingly sweet. I allowed myself to be conned into ordering a "Blueberry Lemondrop," and frankly I should have known better. It was an awful concoction. My friend's wife ordered another cocktail so awful it was undrinkable, which when brought to our waiter's attention he promised to take off the bill (and never did), and never offered to replace. Cocktails were slammed down by the unfriendly servers on top of silverware, with spills all across the table. And it only got worse. Starters were mediocre at best, and all I can say is avoid the she crab soup: a thick and salty concoction with bits of pimento (I think) but nary a crab to be found. The mains were better: one of our party enjoyed their pork chop and my fried oysters and shrimp were good, but again the waiter got my requested sides completely wrong, and never returned with those originally ordered. Plates were slammed down randomly in front of the wrong person, leading us into hysterics as we rotated plates across the table while the clueless waiters just glared at us. When the bil arrived, we fortunately examined it carefully as we realized that they had added a 20% service charge, which they failed to mention. They also failed to credit us as promised for the undrinkable drinks. Be warned: Vic's bills itself as fine dining, but it is anything but. Without question the worst service and most mediocre meal I have experienced in one of America's great dining cities. Do yourself a favor and avoid! There is so much better out there. read more

Vic's On the River - Sickly sweet Blueberry Lemon drop...what was I thinking? - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Vic's has the charm--beautiful multi-level dining, great ambiance, and you feel like you've stepped into Savannah's charm But the meatloaf? HARDV PASS. Two bites in and it had all the flavor and texture of cardboard, the meat grinder machine must be dirty. I let the waitress know, and instead of an apology or an easy swap, the "solution" offered was upgraded scallops... for an additional charge. Not exactly the customer service one expects from a place with this reputation and this view. If you go, enjoy the atmosphere--but maybe steer clear of the meatloaf and stick to the safer plays on the menu. read more

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The food was fine. This could have been a lovely meal if not for the poor service. I ordered a basic martini - it came out both wrong and warm. When I requested a remake, it was still wrong and still warm. I don't drink it - it sat on the table throughout the meal. The server, Stephen, never asked how things were and whether the drink was ok. He just dumped stuff on our table and left as quickly as possible. I was with my teenage son and I am certain that if I had been with my husband we would not have been treated with such poor service. A big disappointment. read more

Great food, service and ambience. Our server Joseph was very knowledgeable. He recommended the dish posted which my husband ate. He also gave us a nice history of the building. Meal started with some great buttermilk biscuits with honey butter and marmalade. Sooo good. We sat outdoors because we had the dog with us. It was a beautiful setting under the live oak trees with a great breeze even though it is June. read more

Vic's On the River - The Atlantic Shellfish Melange, a signature dish. - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

My husband had done some research & read great reviews for Vic's On The River. We were not disappointed! They have a great happy hour in the bar 4-5pm, with half off wine, beer, & basic liquor that is already very reasonably priced. Contrary to the name, their seating outside actually is patio seating facing Bay Street. If you want a view, request a table inside in front of one the windows overlooking the river. We ordered Fried Green Tomatoes as our appetizer, and the Atlantic Shellfish Mélange and Southern Meatloaf. All of which were delicious! We were too stuffed for dessert, but they sounded amazing. Customer service from the bartenders to the hosts to the servers were all fantastic! Make your reservations early because they do fill up! read more

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I loved my experience at Vic's on the River!!! Summer ambience as lit drinks and food service was good. We received our food hot in a timely manner everything was how we ordered and well prepared. read more

Delicious! I had some truly fabulous seafood on my visit here and was also in awe of this beautiful, breezy venue. What a gorgeous restaurant! read more

A very nice place! Great waitstaff, a very clean and open dining room downstairs, and it was priced just right... but a little heavy on the prices of the alcoholic drinks. Started with the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer; was nice but not really what this yankee cared for. My main was the halibut with risotto and asparagus, which was prepared nicely. I passed on dessert. They have just basic coffee or tea, and no specialty coffee drinks like cappuccinos, etc. Nice venue, good meal, and a finer place to take the family to when in Savannah. read more

Let me tell you, I came here in mid-may and it was just perfect. I had the pecan fried flounder with an orange cream sauce and a potato/asparagus side and it sounds strange but I swear I started levitating as a ate. The service was great as to be expected and the view of the river was so lovely. The energy was definitely leaning towards a quiet date night, but I didn't feel particularly out of place in a more casual way. P.S. if you can help it, try the peach flight for dessert, I had just the ice cream but in hindsight I wish I tried it all. read more

Vic's On the River - Peach ice cream - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Everything from beginning to end was impeccable. I highly recommend the crab cakes. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Vic's on the River was one of my favorite meals in Savannah. The location offers beautiful views of the river and the restaurant itself is a beautifully restored historic building. For starters we had refreshing craft cocktails and for my main course I had the shrimp and grits which was amazing. It was literally melt in your mouth, scrape the bowl flavorful from the perfectly cooked shrimp and grits to the delicious sauce that was spot on. To top it off the service was great completing a pretty perfect dining experience. read more

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We were on a trip and stopped and stayed the night in savannah and decided to eat dinner at Vic's and it was worth every penny. The service was fantastic and the food was great. The fried green tomatoes and flounder were the best but I would also recommend the sea bass (pictured) it was amazing and would totally go back! read more

Vic's On the River - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

July 8, 2025 - Two for dinner, we were staying out by 75 and visiting the Botanical Gardens travelling South to our FL home. Not a ding on the review, but FYI. Parking sucks, and you can't even put in enough time to stroll the riverfront and see the sights and spend a few hundred on things and a meal? Looks like a ticketing trap by the City? Disappointing. So was the riverfront too industrial. I had to ****run*** back to the car as I had slipped over the time limit by a few minutes and expected a $150 ticket or maybe a $300 tow job. (sadly this has happened other places - Sarasota City and Port Jefferson/Long Island as just two examples) NOT tourist or consumer friendly! Loved the restaurant. Tax, tags, and tip we had a great meal with drinks for about $55 per person. Wife drank 2 Blueberry Lemon Drops - she claimed awesome! $12 per. I got a Ginger beer something mocktail for $10. Tasty 8/10 She got a whole whipped goat cheese and strawberry salad that was VERY fresh and had high variety of vegetables and greens. $24. Nicely done. 8/10 I went with the Whole artisanal Mixed Greens $13 and threw a jumbo lump crab cake on there + $18 - so a $31 match up. The salad was awesome and really good and fresh. 10/10 the jumbo crabcake was just okay, not bad or mayo laden or breaded out, but a little stewy and wet and obviously a bit of filler and at $18 too expensive for a future consideration. 5/10 Service was AWSOME and attentive and pleasant by PM B on the receipt. VERY fantastic - never wanting and never needing anything. HATE HATE HATE the at table credit card Walmart self checkout system, just saying. read more

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We went to Vic's for our wedding anniversary. The food was really good. Our server was super nice and very attentive. It was a cool location but I was pretty disappointed with the seating. They just pack people in a little closely for my liking. I was also disappointed to know that they didn't do anything for our anniversary even though they asked on the reservation if we were celebrating anything. I think I've gotten a little spoiled because we usually go to the Olde Pink House and they have always made a point to make it special for our anniversary. Will definitely be going back to the Olde Pink House for anniversaries but I would come back here on a regular date night. read more

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Some of the best French Onion Soup I've ever had. The scallops + risotto was okay. I liked the seared scallops. I would've preferred them served a different way because I found the risotto to be overwhelmingly rich. Service was friendly and relatively quick, given a busy night and our group size (6). read more

Sooooooo good! We had shrimp tacos and they were amazing. The service was good. I loved the look of the place. My Blueberry lemon drop martini was the star of the show though. It was so good! read more

Vic's On the River - Blueberry lemdrop martini - Seafood Near Me - Savannah, Georgia