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Accommodations- excellent, wait staff-excellent, food- excellent, wine selection-excellent! Sanaa was very knowledgeable about every dish and wines also! Great recommendations by her too! She was at the top of all the wait staff in Savannah!! Thank you!
Would have been a 5 but like most restaurants, they were short staffed. Maybe we caught them between shifts. I have to say, the bartender was outstanding! 100% customer focused and attentive. I ordered the shrimp and grits. Best I've ever had. Creamy texture to the grits. Andouille sausage, big shrimp (cooked to perfection) cherry tomatoes and peppadews. Some spice and creaminess to balance. Highly recommend! The interior was stunning! Southern charm at its finest.
The location of the restaurant just along the water is lovely. We were worried it would be an overpriced tourist trap (and it's not super cheap) but it was certainly worth it. The cocktail menu is solid with some unique offerings, the staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and the food was great. We did a salad, smash burger, and the crab beignets and they were all solid. It wasn't as crowded as some nearby restaurants so that's a win as well. Overall, a very good experience!
Found Vic's River Grill (VRG) online and we made reservations for 8pm. Probably like many others, we ended up at the sister location, Vic's on the River. Thankfully, Vic's on the River was nice enough to direct us to the right spot. We arrived at VRG about 15 mins early and were told that we would have to wait/come back at our reservation time. There's a little novelty shop with clothing and items that you can peruse right next door. Finally it was our reservation time and we were led into the restaurant. We were told that the building is historic so there have not been many upgrades or changes, but the decor is really nice. The lights are low so this is a good date night spot. For appetizers we ordered the crab cakes and crab beignets. I will tell you that the most amazing thing on the menu are the crab beignets!!!! Ahhhh....they were firm but soft and the filling filled your mouth with amazing goodness!! THEY ARE, WITHOUT A DOUBT, THE BEST THING ON THE MENU! For the entree, Kelly let us know what the specials were. I had the steak with crab on top with a side of mashed potatoes (it comes with asparagus as well but I'm not a fan so I got double mash). The steak was nice, more medium rare than medium, but my daughter's pasta with artichoke hearts was inedible. She has to take the artichokes out of the pasta and place it on the side. The shrimp and grits were great as well. The drinks were okay. Lemon Drop Martini was great! A woman in my group got the Expresso Martini with a side of Bailey's. After receiving it she asked if there was Bailey's in the drink because the drink was dark. She asked twice and it never came so a person in our party had to get up and get the Bailey's because our server forgot to pick it up from the bar. In the end, I would go to VRG just for the out of this world crab beignets!
If you book a reservation on Resy.com, it is for Vic's River Grill, but if you book on OpenTable, it's for Vic's on the River. We went to the wrong place at first and the host was very kind in explaining and getting us sorted out. At Vic's River Grill, had the Fried Green Tomatoes and Blue Crab Beignets. The FGTs come with a lovely tomato chutney and goat cheese on top and then smoked gouda grits undernesth underneath. Definitely my favorite od the evening. The beignets are also worth a try, the parmesan adds a nice touch. Both my wife and I got the half portion salad which was still fairly big. I had salmon on top and choose the green goddess dressing and the salmon was cooked perfectly. She also had a cup of the French onion soup that she had enjoyed. Pretty extensive wine selection and a good beer list, while being very fair priced - not sure why we waited so long to come here but we will be back!
Friendly! Delicious! Welcoming! Friends and I were in town for a festive weekend and we were hungry, as we walked by the smells coming out of VRG's enticed us in. We sat outside so we could people watch and see the river flow by, what perfect weather we had for it. We were taken care of by Mike, he was perfect. Knew the menu, answered out questions, kept the drinks full is full, and had good recommendations. Plus he was cute to boot!! I had some tomato bisque soup and the chicken and waffles, oh wow the spice was amazing, my friend had a smash burger and the other had the eggs Benedict. We all cleaned out plates. You must go!!
Such an amazing experience! The service was outstanding with Elaina genuinely making our evening amazing and the food was beyond incredible. The manager and chef were even able to stop by. Again such an incredible experience. Best meal since landing in Savannah for vacation. (Lump crab cake, She-Crab soup and grilled shrimp tacos. We were truly wowed! Well done, VRG! We will be back!
We came here before an event and they were so nice to allow us a party of 9 to come in and order a couple of drinks and appatizers. We ended up almost trying all of their cocktail drinks. I had their Yellowfin Tuna Tartar and it was so good! I honestly finished it in two bites it was so fresh and just amazing! For my cocktail I had their blueberry lemonade cocktail? I can't remember the full name but it was delious it was the best blueberry theme cocktail I have ever had! Thank you guys for being so amazing and working with us!
Without any reservations Thursday evening, we were lucky to get a table right away near the bar and close to the live music. The hostess by the the front door informed us that the restaurant is a sister restaurant to the original Vic's Restaurant but had a different flare of southern food and a modern take to craft cocktails. Cocktails hit the spot and average price compared to other restaurants in the area. Savannah bars charge a lot for drinks so don't be shocked. The fried green tomatoes were out of this world. Nicely flavored tomatoes paired well with the smoked gouda grits. It's topped with creamy chevre cheese and balsamic vinegar dressing. The Grilled Salmon Oscar also pared well with blue crab meat, asparagus, and potatoes. The fish was flaky and perfectly cooked. The menu does recommend a wine for each meal and we chose a Malbec. Wonderful location and ambiance. Highly recommend.
Vic's is an amalgamation of venues, wrapped into one facility. A restaurant, a riverside grill, a coffee shop, a catering/meeting venue. I've had drinks at Vic's on the River and reviewed those separately. A laid back vibe with attentive bartenders. Vic's River Grill appears to have a pared down menu compared to Vic's on the River. I had the fried green tomatoes. Don't ask my why, because it's my husband's passion dish, but even when dining alone, I feel compelled to try them. These were quite good, served with a salty tomato chutney, smoked gouda grits, balsamic, and chèvre. Perfectly breaded. Delish. For my entree I had the filet mignon, which was tender. Wish it had a little more salt and pepper or seasoning, but was good and cooked medium as requested. It came with a loaded mashed potato side and asparagus. Asparagus was perfect. The potatoes seemed a little warmed over like they had sat under a warming light for a while, but the flavors were okay. All my drinks were good. I had a paper plane, Vic's version of an Old Fashioned, and the Strawberry rhuby. The rhuby was light and not too sweet. The other two were smoky, slow sippers. The River Grill also has a few soups (French onion, tomato, she crab), salads (mixed green, wedge, chopped fried chicken, caesar, whipped goats cheese). They have a smash burger as well. Entrees include scallops, the previously mentioned filet, mahi mahi (I saw one next to me and it looked super tasty), catfish, and a fried seafood platter. My service was EXCELLENT. I don't remember her name, but she was a big, beautiful, confident Black QUEEN and she treated me like royalty. So Vic's, whomever matches that description, you let her know she reigns supreme. The tables were bright, white, clean, and plenty of room in between. Some things Vic's on the River serves that the grill doesn't: a few more appetizers and salads, more entrees with a lot more seafood available (oysters, scallops, salmon, flounder, shrimp, fish tacos, shrimp pasta etc). Several more sandwiches aside from a burger (black and blue chicken, short rib, fried green tomato BLT, reuben, po boy). Several more cocktails. But I made this reservation literally minutes before arrival and it was much easier to get than the original vic's. So unless you want something very specific, vic's grill does the job and is a wonderful experience.
Views were amazing!!! You can go outside on the balcony for pics and sunset. They had a live pianist. We got the filet to share and they were kind enough to split it on separate plates in the kitchen for us. Comes with complimentary biscuits. If you have a hard time finding it you have to go inside the Vic's coffee shop and take the elevator up.
Vic's is located right on the water and a convenient place to stop for a nice meal. We opted for breakfast food as it didn't quite feel like a heavier option. Beautiful bar and interior with a piano! Server was very friendly, although took awhile for food. Everything was delicious!
3 months ago
I came here because I wanted dinner with a view. It was right in front of the infamous Georgia Queen as people were boarding. It was nice to eat and people watch. What I Had: -Espresso Martini 7/10 -Honey Butter biscuits 8/10 -Crab Beignets 9/10 -Shrimp and Grits 5/10 The crab beignets are a must if you come here, so delicious and was the highlight of the entire meal. read more
My husband picked this place for dinner and knowing him I went in with high expectations. I am happy to report that this place surpassed all my expectations from food, service to ambiance. We sat outside because the weather in Savannah is just perfect! We ordered the blue crab beignets, shrimp and grits, and house wine. The shrimp and grits were the best I ever had, so warm, comforting, and flavorful. It had a slight spicy kick to it which made it even more delicious. The blue crab beignets were soft and warm on the inside and crispy on the outside. The house red wine paired so well with the shrimp and grits - I highly recommend you get it. The location is perfect to sit outside and enjoy people watching while having dinner. read more
2 days ago
Accommodations- excellent, wait staff-excellent, food- excellent, wine selection-excellent! Sanaa was very knowledgeable about every dish and wines also! Great recommendations by her too! She was at the top of all the wait staff in Savannah!! Thank you! read more
3 months ago
Would have been a 5 but like most restaurants, they were short staffed. Maybe we caught them between shifts. I have to say, the bartender was outstanding! 100% customer focused and attentive. I ordered the shrimp and grits. Best I've ever had. Creamy texture to the grits. Andouille sausage, big shrimp (cooked to perfection) cherry tomatoes and peppadews. Some spice and creaminess to balance. Highly recommend! The interior was stunning! Southern charm at its finest. read more
The location of the restaurant just along the water is lovely. We were worried it would be an overpriced tourist trap (and it's not super cheap) but it was certainly worth it. The cocktail menu is solid with some unique offerings, the staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and the food was great. We did a salad, smash burger, and the crab beignets and they were all solid. It wasn't as crowded as some nearby restaurants so that's a win as well. Overall, a very good experience! read more
Found Vic's River Grill (VRG) online and we made reservations for 8pm. Probably like many others, we ended up at the sister location, Vic's on the River. Thankfully, Vic's on the River was nice enough to direct us to the right spot. We arrived at VRG about 15 mins early and were told that we would have to wait/come back at our reservation time. There's a little novelty shop with clothing and items that you can peruse right next door. Finally it was our reservation time and we were led into the restaurant. We were told that the building is historic so there have not been many upgrades or changes, but the decor is really nice. The lights are low so this is a good date night spot. For appetizers we ordered the crab cakes and crab beignets. I will tell you that the most amazing thing on the menu are the crab beignets!!!! Ahhhh....they were firm but soft and the filling filled your mouth with amazing goodness!! THEY ARE, WITHOUT A DOUBT, THE BEST THING ON THE MENU! For the entree, Kelly let us know what the specials were. I had the steak with crab on top with a side of mashed potatoes (it comes with asparagus as well but I'm not a fan so I got double mash). The steak was nice, more medium rare than medium, but my daughter's pasta with artichoke hearts was inedible. She has to take the artichokes out of the pasta and place it on the side. The shrimp and grits were great as well. The drinks were okay. Lemon Drop Martini was great! A woman in my group got the Expresso Martini with a side of Bailey's. After receiving it she asked if there was Bailey's in the drink because the drink was dark. She asked twice and it never came so a person in our party had to get up and get the Bailey's because our server forgot to pick it up from the bar. In the end, I would go to VRG just for the out of this world crab beignets! read more
If you book a reservation on Resy.com, it is for Vic's River Grill, but if you book on OpenTable, it's for Vic's on the River. We went to the wrong place at first and the host was very kind in explaining and getting us sorted out. At Vic's River Grill, had the Fried Green Tomatoes and Blue Crab Beignets. The FGTs come with a lovely tomato chutney and goat cheese on top and then smoked gouda grits undernesth underneath. Definitely my favorite od the evening. The beignets are also worth a try, the parmesan adds a nice touch. Both my wife and I got the half portion salad which was still fairly big. I had salmon on top and choose the green goddess dressing and the salmon was cooked perfectly. She also had a cup of the French onion soup that she had enjoyed. Pretty extensive wine selection and a good beer list, while being very fair priced - not sure why we waited so long to come here but we will be back! read more
Friendly! Delicious! Welcoming! Friends and I were in town for a festive weekend and we were hungry, as we walked by the smells coming out of VRG's enticed us in. We sat outside so we could people watch and see the river flow by, what perfect weather we had for it. We were taken care of by Mike, he was perfect. Knew the menu, answered out questions, kept the drinks full is full, and had good recommendations. Plus he was cute to boot!! I had some tomato bisque soup and the chicken and waffles, oh wow the spice was amazing, my friend had a smash burger and the other had the eggs Benedict. We all cleaned out plates. You must go!! read more
1 day ago
Such an amazing experience! The service was outstanding with Elaina genuinely making our evening amazing and the food was beyond incredible. The manager and chef were even able to stop by. Again such an incredible experience. Best meal since landing in Savannah for vacation. (Lump crab cake, She-Crab soup and grilled shrimp tacos. We were truly wowed! Well done, VRG! We will be back! read more
We came here before an event and they were so nice to allow us a party of 9 to come in and order a couple of drinks and appatizers. We ended up almost trying all of their cocktail drinks. I had their Yellowfin Tuna Tartar and it was so good! I honestly finished it in two bites it was so fresh and just amazing! For my cocktail I had their blueberry lemonade cocktail? I can't remember the full name but it was delious it was the best blueberry theme cocktail I have ever had! Thank you guys for being so amazing and working with us! read more
1 year ago
Without any reservations Thursday evening, we were lucky to get a table right away near the bar and close to the live music. The hostess by the the front door informed us that the restaurant is a sister restaurant to the original Vic's Restaurant but had a different flare of southern food and a modern take to craft cocktails. Cocktails hit the spot and average price compared to other restaurants in the area. Savannah bars charge a lot for drinks so don't be shocked. The fried green tomatoes were out of this world. Nicely flavored tomatoes paired well with the smoked gouda grits. It's topped with creamy chevre cheese and balsamic vinegar dressing. The Grilled Salmon Oscar also pared well with blue crab meat, asparagus, and potatoes. The fish was flaky and perfectly cooked. The menu does recommend a wine for each meal and we chose a Malbec. Wonderful location and ambiance. Highly recommend. read more
Vic's is an amalgamation of venues, wrapped into one facility. A restaurant, a riverside grill, a coffee shop, a catering/meeting venue. I've had drinks at Vic's on the River and reviewed those separately. A laid back vibe with attentive bartenders. Vic's River Grill appears to have a pared down menu compared to Vic's on the River. I had the fried green tomatoes. Don't ask my why, because it's my husband's passion dish, but even when dining alone, I feel compelled to try them. These were quite good, served with a salty tomato chutney, smoked gouda grits, balsamic, and chèvre. Perfectly breaded. Delish. For my entree I had the filet mignon, which was tender. Wish it had a little more salt and pepper or seasoning, but was good and cooked medium as requested. It came with a loaded mashed potato side and asparagus. Asparagus was perfect. The potatoes seemed a little warmed over like they had sat under a warming light for a while, but the flavors were okay. All my drinks were good. I had a paper plane, Vic's version of an Old Fashioned, and the Strawberry rhuby. The rhuby was light and not too sweet. The other two were smoky, slow sippers. The River Grill also has a few soups (French onion, tomato, she crab), salads (mixed green, wedge, chopped fried chicken, caesar, whipped goats cheese). They have a smash burger as well. Entrees include scallops, the previously mentioned filet, mahi mahi (I saw one next to me and it looked super tasty), catfish, and a fried seafood platter. My service was EXCELLENT. I don't remember her name, but she was a big, beautiful, confident Black QUEEN and she treated me like royalty. So Vic's, whomever matches that description, you let her know she reigns supreme. The tables were bright, white, clean, and plenty of room in between. Some things Vic's on the River serves that the grill doesn't: a few more appetizers and salads, more entrees with a lot more seafood available (oysters, scallops, salmon, flounder, shrimp, fish tacos, shrimp pasta etc). Several more sandwiches aside from a burger (black and blue chicken, short rib, fried green tomato BLT, reuben, po boy). Several more cocktails. But I made this reservation literally minutes before arrival and it was much easier to get than the original vic's. So unless you want something very specific, vic's grill does the job and is a wonderful experience. read more
14 days ago
4 months ago
Views were amazing!!! You can go outside on the balcony for pics and sunset. They had a live pianist. We got the filet to share and they were kind enough to split it on separate plates in the kitchen for us. Comes with complimentary biscuits. If you have a hard time finding it you have to go inside the Vic's coffee shop and take the elevator up. read more
Vic's is located right on the water and a convenient place to stop for a nice meal. We opted for breakfast food as it didn't quite feel like a heavier option. Beautiful bar and interior with a piano! Server was very friendly, although took awhile for food. Everything was delicious! read more
1 year ago
Waitress was from rochester NY which was awesome to have someone close to home. She had great recommendations and knew the menu very well. Complementary biscuits w/ honey butter 10/10 I'm certainly glad they only give you two because otherwise I would eat these all night long. They were amazing, especially with the honey butter. Fried green tomato 10/10 Amazing combo of tomato chutney with the goat cheese, WOW delicious. Not a huge fan of the grit though. They were a little hard i think, i wish they were just cooked to be a minute softer. I also didn't think they were cheesy either. Truffle Mushroom risotto (special) 8/10 I just wish it had a deeper flavor of truffle and mushroom, it was a little plain to me. It was also a little bit hard, and I wish it was cooked a bit softer. Chicken was cooked great. Shrimp & grits 10/10 We were told they were voted best in Savannah. They were great. The combo of corn, tomato, and grit with the sauce was fantastic. Sauce was buttery. Not very spicy. read more
10 months ago
Drinks and service we're great! Good was good and they have someone playing piano over the weekend! Cute spot! read more
10 months ago
An excellent dining experience. A very elegant evening enjoying all of what VRG has to offer. Service was very pleasant. The food exceptional and the evening . . . unmatched, while here in Savannah. This place came recommended by a passerby in our elevator. He said, "You cant go wrong with Vick's". So off to Vic's it was. A very nice walk from our Hilton hotel nearby. Very flat stroll amongst the cobbled rocks and old rail tracks along the river's edge. Plenty to look at. VRG is a must do. CritDicks read more
4 months ago
Must put on your list if you're in Savanah! Great place to enjoy a meal with a view of the water. Enjoyed everything we ordered but the blue crab beignets were especially delicious. Food, service, ambiance -everything was fantastic. read more
Michael has to be the best server hands down. He's attentive, makes great recommendations and very invested in our experience. We started off with fried green tomatoes, tomato bisque soup and French onion soup and the fried green tomatoes blew me away. They set the bar very high. The tomato bisque soup was also delicious and the French onion was good but not the best I've had. The strawberry salad was tasty but the dressing needed more flavor. Now onto the entrees. The ravioli was simply delicious and the smash burger was very good, too! I must mention that the lemon blueberry martini was AMAZING and the best I ever had! We were too full to try dessert but can't wait to go back. read more
4 months ago
Shrimp and grits were very good. Quick service. We sat outside and the view was great and so was the atmosphere. Would definitely eat here again. read more
7 months ago
Three friends came upon this lovely restaurant by accident just to seek shelter from a monsoon of a rainstorm! We ended up having a delightful dinner here by the bar. The vibe of this place is fun and the waiter extremely accomodating and funny. Hightlight were the complimentary biscuits and dark chocolate mousse cake. read more
A little confusing because these are two distinct restaurants but once we found our way to the correct one... it was great! A little more casual and smaller than its sister restaurant but the menu seems to have overlap. I wouldn't be surprised to learn they share a kitchen but who knows.... Service was great, attentive. The place is charming and nice decor. Our food was great! We LOVED the fried green tomatoes-- though there were so many components to the dish they could have fried up and presented almost Anything this way and it would have been awesome-- goat cheese, grits etc. The she crab soup was so so - it wasn't really hot which maybe made me like it less. The catfish and grits entree was great. I skipped the tomato part of it but it was so much food I couldn't have eaten it all anyway. My spouse thoroughly enjoyed the chicken and Brussels sprouts. We shared the key lime pie. It was awesome! The adjoining bar section had live music which we were glad we were in the next room since it seemed way too loud.... But they had piped music in our area which was fine--- except for much of the time it was like competing music that was just annoying since you could hear both at the same time. This was my only gripe. read more
Visited Vic's River Grill on Christmas Eve. The restaurant is on River Street but you can get there by using the elevator in Vic's on the River from Bay Street level. I'm not sure if there are other elevators to get from Bay St to River St but we took advantage of this elevator several times. The restaurant was busy but service was great. Our waiter in particular was very kind and enthusiastic. The food was simple, tasty, and served in healthy portions. read more
1 year ago
This spot is located right by the water in Savannah, next to its sister restaurant and sister coffee shop. It has a nice, modern clean look and cute coastal chic decor. The food we ordered was pretty good - our waitress recommended the savory blue crab beignets, which had a really nice blend of flavors (8.5/10). The fried fish sandwich was a 7/10 -- it had ham on it, which was a nice flavor addition to the fish. The fried fish tacos were a 6/10 -- the fish was battered and cooked well but it was a little bland. The service was ok - the drinks and food were both a little slow to come out, but the place was busy with the lunch rush, so that may have been a factor. Looking forward to trying the sister restaurant next time! read more
1 month ago
So good we came twice. The staff is friendly our servers Brian and Aung were incredible! Such warm hospitality and amazing customer service. Both times they addressed our modifications and got the orders out with no issues. The restaurant is clean and has a wonderful vibe. We were seated by the piano and were told that there is live music at night. Food was great! The chicken grilled sandwich was cooked just right and the sides were delicious. You definitely leave here feeling totally full! read more
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10/10 experience down to the food, the atmosphere and our lovely waitress Sarah she was one of the best waitresses we've had in a long time. She went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed and also had great recommendations on food. She definitely deserves a raise. I got the salmon stuffed with crab absolutely delicious and the crab beignets were out of this world. I would recommend to all my friends and family and they also had a lovely piano player which tied the whole vibe perfectly definitely one of my new favorites highly recommend it. read more
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5 months ago
Menu on line does not match the one in the restaurant. Ruined dinner as some of our party had dietary restrictions. We showed the woman upfront the menu on line and she said that's our restaurant but we've never had duck or beef bourguignon on our menu (but it showed it online) Couldn't get out of reservation as they charged $25 per person for not keeping your reservation. read more
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