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    Vic's River Grill

    4.1 (161 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Shrimp and grits
    April R.

    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.

    Smash burger
    Jason E.

    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!!

    Grilled Salmon Oscar
    Michael A.

    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.

    Hunter S.

    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.

    Omelet
    Sheila R.

    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!

    Fried Green Tomatoes
    Kimberley A.

    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.

    Blue crab beignets
    Meredith S.

    Drinks and service we're great! Good was good and they have someone playing piano over the weekend! Cute spot!

    Menu on line

    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.

    Tracey D.

    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.

    biscuit starters (complimentary) & dark chocolate mousse cake as happy ending
    Lena Y.

    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.

    Airline chicken with Brussels sprouts
    Carrie R.

    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.

    Dark chocolate mousse cake
    Jane L.

    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.

    Blue crab beignets
    Kristina D.

    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!

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    Had the best meal here. The Joyce farms airline chicken was delicious. Glad I splurged on this meal!

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    Delicious food, great service and fun cocktails. One of my favorite choices in Savannah.

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    Huge menu, good food. Very organized operation. Pleasant environment and good service.

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    The omelet and burger are fine. However the oyster is not fresh at all. The worst I have every have.

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    Gorgeous location! I had the scallops and my husband had a burger. Both were great and the server was super sweet! Loved the bar area too

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    Great food and service. Best mahi I've ever had. Absolutely delicious crab beignets! Overall great experience.

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    Popped into River House Seafood on a whim and definitely didn't regret it. The staff was welcoming…read moreand attentive, and both the drinks and service came out at a solid pace considering how busy they were. I got the Southern Fried Chicken and it was just as delicious as it looked. Crispy, flavorful, and definitely worth ordering. The vibe was also perfect for either a group outing with friends or even a good date night. If you're in Savannah and looking for a good spot along the river, definitely give this place a try. You won't regret it.

    Stopped here for lunch after a long morning of walking and sightseeing. The interior is dark and…read moremoody and reminds me of old oyster bars in New England. Our server was not unfriendly, but she was no nonsense and all business which I kind of appreciated, haha. I had a cup of the LOBSTER & LUMP CRAB BISQUE (Our smooth and creamy signature bisque seasoned with a blend of coastal flavors and a touch of sherry). The bisque is a vibrant pinkish orange and absolutely delicious. It is rich so a cup was all I needed. I then ordered the ICEBERG WEDGE (A crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with blue cheese crumbles, bacon, tomatoes with house made blue cheese dressing). A classic, excellent wedge salad - one of my favorites and this did not disappoint. The menu seems varied and had some decent choices, I would come back to try dinner.

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    Trying to eat anywhere on River Street on a Friday around 6:30pm is challenging, so waiting 40mins…read morewasn't a shocker. Walking up stairs was. We ordered Glazed salmon with pilaf rice and garlic broccoli. Also, The Feast which includes fried oysters, shrimp, catfish, fries and coleslaw. Pink lemonade. I didn't taste the garlic but I love broccoli so much that it was still good. The right amount of crunch. Fluffy pilaf rice that was tasty. Like actually good. I enjoyed the glazed salmon, cooked to perfection. There was no complaints at all pertaining to the well seasoned, crispy fried everything lol oysters, shrimp , fries and catfish. Good service and nice place to sea the ships sailing by while enjoying your meal. Nice clean bathroom. I do have a suggestion: inform the patrons ahead of time they may have to go upstairs to dine. I witnessed many complained about those stairs

    For today's lunch, the salmon seafood sandwich caught my attention…read more With a decent amount of lunch options to choose from, the salmon sandwich with it options made the cut. . You start out with a choice of bread, followed by lettuce, tomato, and French dressing, bacon and cheese. Minus the bacon and cheese of course course the sandwich was actually quite good. You get a very nice piece of salmon cooked the way you want it and it did not have that fishy taste or smell. You also get a choice of sides unfortunately they forgot to include my potato salad side. To kick off the lunch, I went with their clam chowder with potato. This was pretty good with a good amount of clams, but it was a tad on the salty side.

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