Alligator Soul

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Address:
114 Barnard Street
Savannah, GA 33127

Neighborhood:
Savannah

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Cuisine:
Creole / Cajun / Southern

Price: $31 to $50

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Alligator Soul Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.alligatorsoul.com
Email: dining@alligatorsoul.com
Phone: (912) 232-7899
Hours of Operation: Dinner Nightly: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Creole / Cajun / Southern, Organic
Executive Chef: Chris DiNello
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: We offer a private dining room that comfortable seats 12 guests with a minimum of 9 and a semi private room that comfortable seats 26 guests with a minimum of 20-22 depending on the day of the week. There is no room charge with a minimum guaranty.
Private Party Contact: Maureen Craig (912) 232-7899
Entertainment: Overhead music, mostly blues, ie Buddy Guy, Etta James, BB King, John Lee Hooker with splashes of Johnny Cash, Allison Krauss, etc.

Getting there

Cross Street: Broughton/State
Public Transit: There is bus transportation within and without the city limits and the guest would need to contact the City of Savannah for bus routes and schedules.
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: There is parking available behind our building. This lot is rented to various business"s and is available for the general public after 5:30. There is two spaces that we recommend that our guests do not park in and they should contact us for any necessary explanation.

A word from Alligator Soul

Come, Eat...Drink...and Relax Your "Soul". Alligator Soul is a beautiful unpretentious fine dining restaurant. We offer a full bar, lounge with Romantic fireplace where guests can relax and have a cocktail before dinner or dessert after dinner. Alligator Soul"s credo: From the moment you… walk in the door, until the moment you leave...it's all about you! We take pride in the care we give to each of our guests, the ambiance we provide, in addition to the upmost quality and value we place with every dish we make. Whether you have dietary allergic restrictions, or you choose a vegetarian or vegan diet, we can accommodate your needs.Continued

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Diner Reviews

"Alligator Soul has been on top 10 lists for great restaurants in Savannah so we were expecting a great dining experience. Alas- it is highly over-rated. It took 2.5 hrs to complete our meal- much too long! We waited an hour between appetizer and main course. The fried green tomatoes and the special fried oyster apps were too thickly breaded, so you couldn't taste the main ingredients at all. The shrimp and grits were tasteless. The lamb loin was good. The banana beignets were, like the apps, overly coated and just awful. They're supposed to be light as a feather, not heavy. All in all, whoever thinks this restaurant is the one of the latest and greatest hasn't been to the really good ones in this country- of which there are many."
Dined on 3/9/2014
"We live in Savannah and this was our first time at Alligator Soul. It was nice to have the business call ahead of time to see if it was a special occasion and to ask about any special needs. The variety of food offered that one does not normally see, was outstanding. My wife had the buffalo short ribs. I had one of the most unique, flavorful ribeyes I have ever had. Everything about the food was unique and prepared well. It is a little noisy, and a bit cramped in a corner where several two person tables were. Outstanding, we will be back!"
Dined on 3/7/2014
"Savannah has great restaurants and this is one of the best. We had a great dinner and great wine. It is in the basement you need to got down stairs from street level. A little tricky to find."
Dined on 3/7/2014
"My husband and I chose Alligator Soul to celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary. From the moment we walked in, the staff were extremely attentive and the food was absolutely delicious! We will definitely be back."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"A great place to find unusual offerings. Although we had their signature steak and lamb, they also offered rabbit, kangaroo and rabbit on the night we were there. Everything was delicious and the service was attentive. It was difficult to find at night and in the rain, especially since you have to go down stairs (like Cheers) to reach the door. Parking was also limited, so if you are within walking distance, we would recommend that."
Dined on 3/3/2014
"Very interesting menu with unusual game items. Very well prepared, very haute cuisinge."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"Perfect atmosphere, perfect food and wine, and perfect service! I could not recommend this restaurant more! My boyfriend and I were in Savannah for the first time, and a friend recommended Alligator Soul. It was a great introduction to the city...and the best shrimp and grits of the entire trip. I will definitely be back on my next trip down."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Great food, great waiter, great atmosphere. This will be for special occasions for us. The bill was $340 for four of us plus tip."
Dined on 3/2/2014
"I thought the food and service was fantastic. However, I was really disappointed that a restaurant that cost $100 for two people was so noisy and crowded. I made reservations weeks out so I could take my wife out for a nice dinner but having dozens of people standing feet away waiting for a table along with waiters running around with tables and chairs REALLY took away from the evening."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"Overall, it was a good experience. The bread and butter service was amazing. Shrimp and grits appetizer was outstanding, as well as the charcuterrie. The pork confit, served with homemade whole grain mustard was one of the best bites I have ever had. The martini flight was excellent and creative. Where we were not blown away was the entrees. Pork Loin and Hilbo cold smoked ribeye. The quality was there on both dishes. However, the smoke on the ribeye was so overpowering, I could not taste the steak. As far as the pork loin, it was dry and somewhat flavorless. All the side dishes served with the entrees were really good. One last thing is they really are all about the customer."
Dined on 2/24/2014
"We were really looking forward to trying Alligator Soul given their exotic menu and it surpassed all of our high expectations. The service was impeccable and incredibly friendly and the food was exceptional as well as a great change from the usual fare you get everywhere else. Everything was so good we ate here twice on just a 4 day stay in Savannah. We will definitely make Savannah a frequent stop on our trips to Florida just to eat here. Our Tuesday meal almost made it worth the fact that we didn't leave a day early and instead had to drive through the ice and snow storms up the entire east coast on Feb 12th and 13th."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"My wife and I got the tasting from the chef. We started with thin slices of elk which were very nice. My favorite was the lamb dish. Absolutely beautiful. The final course was ostrich meat which I didn't really care for. It was just a little gamey. But at least I can say I tried it. The chef and staff were very accommodating. They made us feel like we were at home. Great job guys."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"This place was perfect. The service is completely outstanding. Definitely worth going to celebrate something special. Food was great. Would definitely go again."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"We have eaten in 3 continents and this was the worst of the lot. My wife had the shrimps n grits which was in edible. My buffalo short ribs was so small I had a bigger starter. The food was over cooked. We will not be back nor will we recommend this restaurant to anybody. Save your money and go elsewhere."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"Despite being in an underground location, the interior/ambiance of the restaurant is very classy, romantic and warm. The bar area has a great vibe to it and a good whiskey selection as well. Service was perfect, very antentitive and accomodating without being overbearing. BUT while our dinner was overall good, it lacked the fine flavor you would expect from a place this nice and for the price. Thats basically the only thing holding this place from good to great. I would absolutely recommend if the execution of the food was better, but for the price it didn't meet expectations."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"We chose Alligator Soul for our Valentine's Day dinner this year. The atmosphere was romantic and we loved the exposed brick and the dark wood ceiling beams. The martini samplers were very strong and flavorful. The scallops were perfect! My fiance devoured his hilbo steak and fries, cooked with duck fat! The herb-encrusted tuna was delicious too! To top it off, our waiter was very friendly and personable. He had lots of suggestions that were right on the mark! We even got sent home with an extra Valentine's Day surprise of 2 chocolate covered strawberries and some scented oils dabbed on our wrists to help us "continue the mood at home." We will definitely be going back to try out some more of their fabulous dishes!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Alligator Soul was wonderful. The food was great, the wine our server picked was delicious and the ambiance was so romantic. Sebastian was a fantastic server. We were extremely satisfied with our dinner."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Amazing food with consistent perfection through every course. Add to that a staff who is determined to provide you with an unforgettable experience."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Thanks for everything. Everything was great. Thanks again."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"I enjoyed the overall atmosphere of the restaurant. The wait staff was very attentive and personable. I must admit, I was concerned because I had read some not so flattering comments but I am glad that we went and we really enjoyed ourselves."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"This was our first occasion to dine at Alligator Soul and it exceeded our expectations. The menu is very creative, all foods are sourced locally and they pride themselves on organic fare. Even our martinis were organic! The specials included elk chops, and as the portions are large they offered to split it between us. Also, we were also able to take advantage of a "cup" size of the shrimp and grits. Beginning with oysters on the half shell, we then advanced to the cup of shrimp and grits, followed by the elk chops (delicious) and finally very decadent banana fritters which we shared for dessert. It was a delightful meal which left us feeling very satisfied but not overly full, as we had shared everything except the martinis and shrimp!"
Dined on 2/12/2014
"We live here and eat at Alligator Soul several times a year. NEVER have we been disappointed! The food is fabulous, the wait staff wonderful and it's just a great, great restaurant! We love bringing friends who visit from out of town here--they always rave about it!"
Dined on 2/13/2014
"This was our first experience with Alligator Soul, and it was perfect! The staff was wonderful, food was excellent, and our server Rebecca was funny and knowledgable. We will absolutely be returning!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"The food was excellent. We say at the bar and the the bartender was knowledgeable of the menu and very personable. The oysters were amazing! Will definitely be going back!"
Dined on 2/13/2014
"The food is very flavorful. They have exotic selections like buffalo. Charcuterie is house made and just wonderful. great place to try something new or different."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Priced more for special occasions, Alligator ticks all the boxes for imaginative and excellent dishes. The Alligator soul oyster app was to die for. Professional servers, wonderful ambience. True professionals in every respect!"
Dined on 2/12/2014
"Our server, Rachel, was lovely and very knowledgeable. I chose to participate in the Restaurant week menu and my husband had the Alligator Soul house salad and the duck dish with risotto. Both mine and my husbands appetizers were great! My husband's entree was delicious as well, however, mine was literally doused in a sweet, orange sauce that made the entree inedible. I sent it back, and the manager came over to berate me and find out why I did not enjoy it. He had an accusatory tone and told us it was a $15 upcharge for a replacement meal, which we were fine with. However, I didn't care for his arrogance. I won't be recommending this restaurant simply because we can spend our money elsewhere and be treated much better. Dessert was great :)"
Dined on 2/4/2014
"We had a party of 6 ladies celebrating a 50th birthday. The food was amazing. Our server made the experience extra special as well. This was my second visit to the restaurant and the first for the other ladies. I am certain we will all return."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"My wife and I do not go to such nice resturants very often. We enjoyed this evening very much. The waiter really make the evening complete. He was very knowledgeable about the menu options and the specials. He articulated them very well and re-explained some of the items. He was well dressed, neat, and cheerful. He made us feel welcome and very important. There was a large group of men there for a bashleor party and were a little loud, but their wait staff asked them to keep it down to their inside voices. They did not distract us from our dining experience. The whole wait staff was efficient and courteous - acted as if they were geniunly glad we were there. I highly recommend Alligator Soul."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Best food in Savannah!! Wonderful service, great wine list, and the food was amazing!"
Dined on 2/7/2014
"This was out first time here and we loved it. We plan to return."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"Normally, when you complain about a meal at an upscale restaurant, you are offered another meal and pay no more and sometimes nothing. Not at Aligator Soul, where the management ethos is focused more on the bottom line than ensuring that customers leave happy. At a recent meal my husband was served inedible buffalo. The manager offered to replace the meal. Later, when she brought the bill she claimed that she had cut into the meat and found it tender in the middle insinuating that my husband was lying and he should have eaten the middle and left the ends. She also tried to charge us for more than the original meal. We found the response cheap and unprofessional. We won't return to Aligator Soul and will no longer recommend it to friends."
Dined on 2/3/2014
"Would never have found this restaurant without suggestion from our concierge and so glad we did. Will definitely return!"
Dined on 2/2/2014
"Alligator Soul squeezes every bit of flavor from each dish. Their items have zing. For Restaurant Week, we had a choice of 3 apps or salad, 3 entrees, and 3 desserts. Portions were adequate for the app; good for the entree, and the desserts were sample size. Our waitstaff was attentive, and did not "over-describe" the choices. The 2 bread selections seemed to be homemade. The noise level when the restaurant was full made it difficult to hear the other diners at our 4-top."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"The service was impeccable. Someone was catering to our every whim the entire evening. I had a buffalo new york strip that was fabulous. The dessert of banana beignets was the best dessert I have ever eaten anywhere. My husband loved the rabbit. All in all, we will visit again the next time we are in Savannah."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"An absolutely amazing experience. The staff is great and really knows there stuff! Our server Kate, along with everyone else working really made us feel comfortable and welcome. Did the restaurant week menu. Buffalo, rabbit, stuffed oysters ALL cooked to perfection and tasted amazing! I will be visiting Alligator Soul on a much more regular basis and i recommend if your reading this to do the same!"
Dined on 1/28/2014
"Alligator Soul is a step forward for the Savannah culinary scene. Departing from the 'old school' Sothern fare, the chefs bring a new fresh approach that seems to be lacking in this town. Savannah has some catching up to do and Alligator Soul is one of the new bright spots that will hopefully grow the Savannah food scene."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"I am not sure if it was because of restaurant week or what but our server was very pushy and there were more servers coming and going than you can imagine. There were 5 small tables in our area and everyone had a different server. At one point, the servers nearly tripped on each other slap-stick style because of the rushing around. The food was good but not my style. I am not a foodie. It was professionally cooked, plated and presented. Just not my thing. And the waitress would NOT STOP trying to up-sell our bill at every single turn. Just to order my water, she asked if I wouldn't rather have beer wine coffee bottled water soda etc....as in 5 times I had to say "No, thank you. I will just have tap ice water""
Dined on 1/24/2014
"This was our first time at Alligator Soul and we could not have been more pleased with food, service, and overall atmosphere. This is a "must try" if you are in the Savannah area."
Dined on 1/26/2014
"One of the absolute best places to eat in Savannah. do not miss this one"
Dined on 1/24/2014

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