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    Vic's On the River

    4.0 (2.9k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    VIC'S ON THE RIVER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Inside bar area
    Ana A.

    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

    Biscuits
    Ken S.

    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.

    Pear Salad
    Michael L.

    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.

    Braised Beef Short Ribs
    Amanda B.

    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.

    Inside near bar
    Wendy P.

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

    Menu
    Amy G.

    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!

    Jen C.

    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.

    French Onion Soup
    Breanna A.

    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!

    Peach ice cream
    Rileigh B.

    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.

    Fried Green Tomatoes
    Hannah A.

    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.

    Grilled Filet Mignon
    Renay S.

    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.

    Fried chicken, macaroni, and collard greens.
    Gerry V.

    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.

    The Atlantic Shellfish Melange, a signature dish.
    Dina G.

    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.

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    I will be in Savannah in January for my fiancé's birthday and I was thinking of making reservations for a birthday dinner, but I was wondering first if they do anything special for special occasions like a birthday?

    What is dress code?

    Being in a touristy area of the city, pretty much anything goes during lunch. At lunchtime, it is not uncommon to see shorts/T-shirts to gentleman in sport coats. Recommend dressing up to Southern dress (khakis, collared shirt, sundress, etc.) in… Read more

    Anyone had the Sunday Breakfast Buffet here?

    Yes. You can either order off the menu or order the buffet. We decided to order the buffet. I am not normally a big buffet person but got here when they first opened and the food looked fantastic. It is $24.95 which also includes coffee and tea.… Read more

    What is dress code for dinner? How upscale is this place?

    We dressed totally casual, jeans and t-shirts, and were in no way out of place - people with shorts, flip-flops etc.... Some people were dressed nicer. It really isn't that fancy/upscale.

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