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    Vic's On the River

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

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Fried Green Tomatoes
    Sasha G.

    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!

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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!

    Sickly sweet Blueberry Lemon drop...what was I thinking?
    J P.

    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.

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    Katie F.

    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.

    Medium rare just perfect
    Mike D.

    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.

    Drinks - Vic's "old fashioned" made with pecan syrup
    Michelle V.

    Tried Vic's for my birthday last night & to say we were pleased is being mild. The ambience is awesome, real old world Savannah. We started with the crawfish beignets (really more empanadas to me) - filling was flavorful with lots of crawfish & the dough was light & flaky. I had the Chilean sea bass special - fish was expertly cooked & served with fried okra & risotto.y husband had the meatloaf & it was incredible. Great flavor in the BBQ sauce but it didn't overpower the meat. All in all, a place we will return to soon. I wanted to add that James was our server and he was amazing!

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    Jacqueline V.

    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.

    Birthday girl and the group at the restaurant!
    Kelly P.

    We wanted to go to dinner for friend's birthday, and they were able to accommodate all 5 of us near the end of service. Food was great! Great ambiance with very nice staff.

    Kaile N.

    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.

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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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