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4.0 1,730 reviews
#79 of 311 American in Savannah
#85 of 582 Restaurants in Savannah
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Location and contact

125 W River St, Savannah, GA 31401-1102
Downtown
0.6 miles from Savannah Historic District
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+1 912-234-1900
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Menu

APPETIZERS
Fried Green Tomatoes
local goat cheese, vidalia onion relish, and sriracha remoulade
USD 11
Shrimp Boil
steamed and served with cocktail sauce, and drawn butter
1/2 Lb. USD 14
1 Lb. USD 24
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
fresh blue crab with sriracha remoulade, and lemon dill aioli
USD 14
Crispy Calamari
tossed in lemon butter sauce and pepperocini, served with lemon dill aioli
USD 12
Local Blue Crab Dip
parmesan cream sauce with house made flour tortilla chips
USD 11
Fried Shrimp
served with remoulade tartar, tartar, and cocktail sauces, and garnished with arugula dipped in balsamic vinaigrette
USD 14
House Made Blue Chips
blue cheese crumbles, bacon, chives, and drizzled with sour cream
USD 10
Blackened Mahi Sliders
fresh caught and topped with house spices and sweet slaw
USD 12
Spicy Garlic Shrimp
fresh shrimp sauteed in garlic and crushed red pepper
USD 15
Seared Jumbo Scallops
served with a shellfish sherry cream sauce, and arugula
USD 13
SANDWICHES
all sandwiches served with french fries, orzo salad or homemade slaw
River House Prime Beef Burger*
half pound burger, served on a flaky roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and your choice of cheddar, blue cheese, or swiss
USD 13
Add Bacon or Mushrooms USD 1
Grilled Short Rib Burger
topped with caramelized vidalia onions, cheddar and swiss, lettuce and tomato
USD 16
Blackened Mahi Sandwich
fresh caught local mahi-mahi with sweet slaw and tartar sauce
USD 18
Fried Green Tomato BLT
hand battered and served with lemon dill aioli and on french bread
USD 13
Triple Stacked Turkey Bacon Club
turkey with crispy bacon strips, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on challah bread
USD 13
Fresh Fried Shrimp Po' Boy
lightly fried fresh shrimp on a hoagie roll with lettuce, tomato, and spicy sriracha remoulade
USD 15
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Sandwich
native blue crabmeat, sriracha remoulade, lettuce, and tomato
USD 15
Fried Flounder Sandwich
fresh flounder, flash fried on a flaky roll with homemade tartar sauce
USD 16
Salmon BLT
grilled salmon with dill mayo, bacon, lettuce, and tomato
USD 16
Lobster Rolls
lobster meat tossed with diced celery, green onion and mayo, served on toasted buns with potato chips and a lemon wedge
USD 16
SOUPS & SALADS
Lobster & Lump Crab Bisque
our signature bisque made with cream and a touch of sherry
Cup USD 6
Bowl USD 8
Famous Regency Room Caesar Salad
romaine, parmesan, scallions, bacon, and homemade croutons
USD 8
Add Chicken USD 6
Add Shrimp USD 7
Add Mahi USD 8
Signature Bisque & Regency Caesar Salad
bowl of lobster & crab bisque and our famous regency room caesar
USD 13
Iceberg Wedge
blue cheese crumbles, bacon, grape tomatoes with house made blue cheese dressing
USD 9
Caprese Salad
fresh mozzarella cheese and vine ripe tomatoes, garnished with fresh basil and balsamic reduction
USD 10
Black & Blue Salmon Salad*
chopped romaine, fresh cucumbers, radishes, and grape tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, with balsamic vinaigrette
USD 16
Purple Crab Salad
our jumbo lump crab cake atop fresh spinach with roasted beets, local goat cheese, red onions, yellow peppers and glazed pecans with balsamic vinaigrette
USD 16
FRIED SEAFOOD DINNERS
hand battered and served with sour cream & chive fries, house-made cole slaw, tartar and cocktail sauces
Fried Shrimp Platter
USD 23
Fried Shrimp & Flounder Combo
USD 26
Fish Fry with Flounder
USD 20
Fried Shellfish Platter
fresh shrimp, scallops, and jumbo lump crab cake
USD 36
Fried Seabass
USD 20
ENTREES
add a side Regency Caesar salad for $4
Shrimp & Grits
a local favorite with country ham and roasted tomatoes in a butter reduction sauce, served over parmesan grits
USD 26
Iron Skillet Blackened Mahi
fresh caught, served with a pineapple tomato salsa, and herbed orzo
USD 28
Herb Baked Black Sea Bass
served with parmesan grits, baby broccoli, and lemon butter sauce
USD 26
Pecan Bourbon Salmon*
grilled and served with collard greens, and sweet potato mash
USD 28
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
Two native blue crab cakes, served with garlic mashed potatoes, lemon dill aioli, and asparagus
USD 30
Grouper Florentine
panko breaded, with creamed spinach, roasted tomatoes, and parmesan grits
USD 26
Shrimp & Scallop Pasta
fresh local shrimp and scallops in a parmesan, white wine herb sauce over fresh fettuccine
USD 26
Ny Strip
12 oz. strip Grilled and topped with a blue cheese and roasted shallots sauce. Served with herbed roasted potatoes and a baby iceberg wedge
USD 33
Southern Fried Chicken
springer mountain buttermilk dipped fried boneless chicken breast, mac 'n cheese, and collard greens
USD 20
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Experience genuine Savannah flavor while dining in an 1820's King Cotton Warehouse watching the merchant ships float by. Enjoy local favorites such as crispy scored flounder, shrimp & grits, filet mignon and fresh lobster. Save room for our signature desserts including praline cheesecake, pecan pie and bananas foster.
PRICE RANGE
$15 - $35
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
Cajun & Creole, American, Seafood
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Private Dining, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music
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Reviewed 6 days ago
High end dining on Rover Street

Although we didn't order them the Alaskan King Crab legs at the table next to us were HUGE and the couple said delicious. As for our food... Gumbo was great. Salads fresh and shrimp plump and tasty. French onion soup was average and the burger...More

Date of visit: August 2020
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KatlynRSRG, Marketing at River House Seafood, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

Thank you for the fantastic review! We have passed along your comments along to our Head Chef about the soup and burger. We are always looking for ways to improve . We appreciate your business and hope to see you guys again soon!

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
THE BEST shrimp and grits!!!

My friend and I visited this place at the suggestion of a friend, and we were NOT disappointed!! I started off with an orange blossom martini, which was DELICIOUS. My friend ordered the fried green tomatoes. They were perfectly done with two delicious and interesting...More

Date of visit: July 2020
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KatlynRSRG, Marketing at River House Seafood, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you for the fantastic review! Our Chef will love to hear how much you enjoyed her Shrimp & Grits. We appreciate your business and hope to see you guys again soon !

Reviewed 5 weeks ago
Terrible service

First and foremost the service was absolutely terrible! The host barely greeted us. The waiter was extremely rude and we felt rushed. He brought out our deserts (which had ice cream) when we were just served our entrees. He never checked on us. You could...More

Date of visit: June 2020
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KatlynRSRG, Marketing at River House Seafood, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Aerica, we are so sorry you left feeling this way! If you have a moment please reach out to us so that we can address your concerns . This is not the kind of experience we strive to provide . I have informed our Guest...More

Reviewed June 30, 2020 via mobile
Terrible service

This was one of the worst experiences at a resturant we have had in a long time. One would think a business would really want your business and be happy you are supporting during the pandemic. Our waiter acted like he didnot want to be...More

Date of visit: June 2020
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KatlynRSRG, Marketing at River House Seafood, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Teresa, we are so very sorry that you had an unsatisfactory visit with us. That is not the kind of experience we strive to provide. We have passed this information along to our Guest Experience Coordinator, Katlyn Lamont , and she would like to connect...More

Reviewed June 20, 2020 via mobile
Understated little jewel.

We came in for lunch. We checked the menu before coming in. They have a wide variety of local options and drinks. We each ordered a Salmon BLT. The waitress said it was a great choice, and we were not disappointed. We also ordered a...More

Date of visit: June 2020
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KatlynRSRG, Marketing at River House Seafood, responded to this reviewResponded June 23, 2020

Thank you for the great review Melissa ! We hope to see you again soon!

Reviewed June 17, 2020
Not worth the money, go somewhere else!

The waitress was nice! The appetizers were good (calamari and crab cakes)! The food, that was another story! My son-in-law ordered the 3-course meal. He had to wait forever for his two other courses. The rest of us seemed to wait forever also. My daughter...More

Date of visit: June 2020
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KatlynRSRG, Marketing at River House Seafood, responded to this reviewResponded June 24, 2020

Marjorie, We're very sorry that you left feeling this way! If you have a moment, please reach out to us so we can address your concerns. This is not the kind of experience we strive to provide. I have informed our Guest Experience Coordinator, Katlyn...More

Reviewed June 15, 2020
Worth the wait, BOOK IN ADVANCE!!

River house seafood has everything a seafood lover would adore--fresh seafood dishes cooked to perfection, delicious cocktails such as the peach martini, gorgeous views and rustic southern atmosphere and hospitality.

Date of visit: June 2020
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KatlynRSRG, Marketing at River House Seafood, responded to this reviewResponded June 16, 2020

Thanks Jennifer! We appreciate the review and hope to see you again soon!

Reviewed June 15, 2020 via mobile
Make a reservation so you can get in!!

We didn’t have a reservation, so we couldn’t have dinner, but we’re able to have a late lunch the next day. The food was really delicious and quite large portions! I had the Crab Stuffed Flounder and my husband had the Shrimp & Grits. Nice...More

Date of visit: June 2020
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KatlynRSRG, Marketing at River House Seafood, responded to this reviewResponded June 16, 2020

Thank you for the awesome review Cynthia! We hope to see you guys again soon!

Reviewed June 15, 2020
A Great Dining Experience!

My wife and I spent a long weekend on the Savannah River for a little getaway. Although it was difficult to choose a place for dining, we chose the River House because of its close proximity to our hotel. Needless to say we were not...More

Date of visit: June 2020
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KatlynRSRG, Marketing at River House Seafood, responded to this reviewResponded June 16, 2020

Thank you for the fantastic review Jonathan! We appreciate your business and hope to see you and your wife again the next time you visit Savannah !

Reviewed June 14, 2020 via mobile
Had a great dinner! Tried

Had a great dinner! Tried to get in for dinner last night (Saturday night) but they were fully booked so got a reservation for tonight. Food was great & service was as well. We had the calamari and fried green tomatoes for apps (definitely recommend),...More

Date of visit: June 2020
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KatlynRSRG, Marketing at River House Seafood, responded to this reviewResponded June 16, 2020

Thank you for the fantastic review Kelly! We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

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July 2, 2018|
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Response from Brotherdickdca1981 | Reviewed this property |
It's a question that's asked about any of the restaurants by the river in Savanna. We must have made some friends at the restaurant because they advised us that "next time" park in the lot in back of the restaurant and take... More
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Response from Michelle B | Reviewed this property |
it is right on the side of the river but on the ground level so you can't see much of it but you are right on the street that runs along the river
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Tom M
December 17, 2015|
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Response from ColeRSS | Property representative |
I apologize for the delay in this reply - casual to casual dress is the norm. We often have formal parties book with us as well and have separate areas for more formal dining.
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