The Pirates' House

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Address:
20 East Broad St,
Savannah, GA 31401

Neighborhood:
Savannah

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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The Pirates' House Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.thepirateshouse.com
Email: groupsales@thepirateshouse.com
Phone: (912) 233-5757
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Nightly: 4:00pm - 9:30pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Southern
Executive Chef: David Weikert
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Private and semi-private are available to accommodate groups from eight (8) to one hundred fifty(150).
Private Party Contact: Megan Cox (912) 233-2225

Getting there

Cross Street: Bay St.
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Ample onsite parking

A word from The Pirates' House

The entire family is sure to enjoy Savannah's most intriguing & historic restaurant. At the Pirates' House, our most precious treasure is the food. Situated in Trustees Garden, merely a scant block from the Savannah River, the Famous Pirates' House is the most historic spot in Georgia. The Herb… House, erected in 1734, located inside the Pirates' House, is said to be the oldest house in Georgia. The Pirates' House first opened in 1753 as an inn for seafarers and fast became a meeting point for blood-thirsty pirates & sailors. Enthusiastically recommended by AAA, Food & Wine and Redbook.Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups
Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked

Diner Reviews

"If you're a history buff and/or have a kid celebrating a birthday this is a great place to go in Savannah. Unique experience complete with pirates walking around and serenading the guests. Not too touristy or over-hyped. The food seemed mass produced but tasty."
Dined on 4/19/2014
"What an awesome food experience.The Easter buffet was great! The restaurant was all decked out for Easter and Pirates, too. The service was excellent! All the staff were friendly and accommodating. There were four of us, and we all highly recommend The Pirate's House. Ask for Djnva, She is an outstanding server. You must go to this restaurant. April 20,2014. "
Dined on 4/20/2014
"Our family of 6 loved the pirate house. The food was excellent, including the kids menu. The history and the activities sheets provided kept my kids fully entertained until our food arrived. Our service was very good and the pirates giving tours throughout the restaurant were very entertaining. We will definitely dine there again."
Dined on 4/19/2014
"We arrived in Savannah with a reservatioon here for 7 people and were looking forward to a relaxing dinner. We ordered drinks, apps and dinner. The apps were on the table for less than 5 minutes before out dinners arrived. It ruined the relaxing/ fun vibe. Food was very tasty. Pirate atmosphere was fun, especially for the kids. "
Dined on 4/12/2014
"We went twice to the Pirate's House during our trip. We went for Lunch, which was very good, and without a reservation. Lunch was very tasty, but the service was slow. We met friends for dinner later in the week, and the food was very good, but again the service was very slow. We waited for a long time for drinks, refills, ordering and receiving our food. I think the waitress was serving too many tables because it was obvious she was overwhelmed. We were there during a very busy week, but in a major tourist destination, more wait staff with smaller sections would provide much better service. All the food was cooked very well, and very good tasting, so if you don't mind waiting than it is a yummy place to stop! "
Dined on 4/17/2014
"The pirates house was awesome with an old world feel. The food was amazing but our waiter seemed rude and stressed, because it was so busy that day. He did give a little bit of history of the house but then told me that they had tour guides that could take us after we ate. I ordered the fried green tomatoes blt salad and he took my plate before I was finished, while I was talking to my mom. We took a quick tour before proceeding to the gift shop...Two hours later on our way home (we live in Arkansas) I realized that the gift shop cashier forgot to put the book I bought in the bag. So I called the pirates house and they are mailing the book to me free of charge which I think is amazing!!! Even others stepped in and served us. AMAZING PLACE"
Dined on 4/19/2014
"Getting a reservation was easy and fast. The staff was very accommodating and knowledgeable. Our server was great! The pirates were so great with my kids and very friendly! We all had a great experience! The house was very cool! Our only issues were parking and the price of food. It was a bit tough to get around cars that were sporadically parked in any empty space. And although the food was good, I didn't feel it was comparable to the prices. I would definitely go again for a special occasion and recommend it to folks visiting Savannah with kids. "
Dined on 4/18/2014
"We stopped in Savannah on our trip from Florida and sought out The Pirates' House to suit two 11-year-olds. They loved it. The buffet showcases a lot of southern specialties -- greens, black-eyed peas, succotash -- but there's also amazing fried and roasted chicken and mashed potatoes. The menu also included several specialty burgers, which were also good. The staff is super friendly. Kids really enjoyed the friendly pirates that walked from table to table. We didn't take the tour of the building, but heard it was worth it."
Dined on 4/19/2014
"Loved the interest this restaurant brings. The food and service was terrific. Some of the best biscuits I've ever had! Would definitely recommend."
Dined on 4/17/2014
"This place has decent food and fun/interesting history. Definitely worth the visit and take the tour with a pirate afterwards. Food is generous portions, but just OK in taste. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive to our needs. "
Dined on 4/17/2014
"Was at The Pirates House 6 years ago for their lunch buffet and have always remembered the pecan fried chicken and wonderful sides and this trio I was not disappointed! Everything was fabulous and I only wish I didn't live 10 hours away. Can't wait to plan my next trip south! BOUGHT THEIR COOKBOOK SO I CAN TRY TO COPY SOME OF THE DISHES AT HOME. "
Dined on 4/17/2014
"The Pirate House is set in the oldest house in Georgia. The food was excellent, the service was superb, and the historic ambiance made for a perfect evening. "
Dined on 4/17/2014
"The atmosphere is great for kids as the restaurant is said to be "haunted" there are a lot of cool rooms to go into and the food was surprisingly one of the better meals we are in savannah. "
Dined on 4/17/2014
"We ate at the pirate house before spending the day in savannah and it was delicious! We made reservations ahead of time which was super easy to do. The food was very very good. I had shrimp parmesean which was not disappointing. The desert was a banana bread pudding which was also amazing. The waiters and waitresses were very friendly and the restaurant was very nice. We also did a tour of the restaurant before we left which is done by their pirates for tips. Very interesting tour and we learned alot about the history of the restaurant which was neat. I wasn't disappointing by anything, everything was awesome! "
Dined on 4/17/2014
"We took our daughters (11 and 13) here for dinner. Portions were huge. Service was friendly and efficient. Prices for food were a little high but were very reasonable for cocktails. It's not "fit for foodies" but it's good if you're traveling with children who need a predictable menu. The gift shop is touristy/tacky but, if you love Pirates, you'll love it. Would recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 4/15/2014
"My daughter and I went for dinner. Excellent waitress, Kim. Pecan fried chicken, biscuits, corn muffins, baked potato were outstanding. We shared one dinner as well a fried green tomatoes appetizer which was also delicious. Did not see anyone entertaining guests during evening visit, so it was fairly low key. We stopped by the next day for lunch since we needed something quick before running to airport. Arrived around 1:30pm and there was a line. We opted for a table in the bar area to speed up process, ordered the lunch buffet, site unseen as it was in the main dining area. It was only fair, limited choices, and we were not offered any of the biscuits/muffins which would have helped improve my score. There were Pirates for kids at lunch."
Dined on 4/15/2014
"Really cute on several levels. Nice historical spot, kids loved the pirates, a bit of southern cuisine. "
Dined on 4/15/2014
"My husband and I were in town for a romantic getaway and decided to make a reservation at the Pirates House. We are so glad we did as the food was great and the service was even better. This is definitely a must see as the history of it is great and the food can't be beat!"
Dined on 4/12/2014
"Decent food, decent price, interesting history and ambience."
Dined on 4/14/2014
"Upon reading reviews for The Pirate's House and after their description online we expected it to be a family friendly fun time for the kids. Unfortunately, it was a dud. Their website says that pirates meander around, talk to the tables, tell jokes, etc. We only saw one pirate within our last ten minutes of dinner, and even then he was only trying to get us to take a tour. It was extremely disappointing. We were also in a room tucked out of the way so our two boys didn't have much to look at. It definitely was not what we were expecting. The food was only eh, way to much breading on the seafood platter. The portions were a good size though. I don't think we will be back."
Dined on 4/14/2014
"Second time here, from upstate NY. Loved both experiences."
Dined on 4/13/2014
"Our second time here, previous time was 3 yrs ago. Need to say this place it is always great to visit with kids of all ages, great history good food fresh seafood nice cocktails. Will return for sure."
Dined on 4/12/2014
"First time in Savannah with young kids. The Pirate House had friendly staff, fantastic food, pirates and rum punch. Everyone had a great meal and a very memorable evening. I recommend the guided tour with a pirate and the award winning fried chicken. I have never tasted its match."
Dined on 4/12/2014
"An authentic pirate house, great seafood and southern cooking, the best homemade biscuits, delicious shrimp and grits, amazing atmosphere, pirates visiting your table briefly while you dine, friendly wait staff, a unique experience you must try if in the area."
Dined on 4/12/2014
"There's a really good $13.95 all-you-can-eat daily lunch buffet, Monday through Friday, with plenty of fresh, Southern-style vegetables and meats (a challenge to Paula Deen's "Lady and Sons" restaurant). The wandering pirates who meander from table to table answering questions and telling jokes are fun for the kids, who'll also enjoy the large gift shop upstairs, too. Plenty of free parking, almost unique in Savannah's historic district. Reservations are often a good idea, even at lunch; huge buses filled with tourists often bring hungry hordes."
Dined on 4/11/2014
"This place is great! Every time I'm in Savannah, I make sure to stop by. I wish I could go more often. The service is wonderful and it is fun for the whole family. The food is spectacular. I always get their award winning pecan fried chicken, but I've tasted lots of other dishes and everything is great. I recommend this place 100%!"
Dined on 4/10/2014
"Great lunch spot for Savannah tourists. A must if you have young kids or you are just interested in pirate history."
Dined on 4/3/2014
"It wasn't the best food I have ever eaten but it was worth a one time visit while visiting the city.. The building is cool to see and the service was great. I got the filet and it was pretty good but I didn't care for the veggies that came with it, and I like veggies. Great atmosphere. My 8yr. old loved the place and thought it was really cool."
Dined on 4/6/2014
"The food was very good. My family had the lunch buffet. We were able to actually dine in the oldest building in Georgia! The server was great and they seemed to actually enjoy there job which is unusual for a restaurant. I would recommend to go there at least once. It was an enjoyable visit and a free short tour of the history of the buildings."
Dined on 4/7/2014
"A definate must when you're in Savannah! Guided ghost tour of the different rooms of the facility was a wonderful after dinner treat! Tasty food and fun gift shop upstairs. Bring your camera!"
Dined on 4/7/2014
"Don't miss this haunted pirates' den when visiting Savannah! Also features a live she-pirate who will add to the chills!!"
Dined on 4/6/2014
"First we were disapointed that there was no buffet at night- only lunch. I ordered Fried Chicken and it was very dry and I could not eat it. I am used to the Wedge salad having a blue chessey dressing and this one was a balsmic vinegar. Not tasty."
Dined on 4/5/2014
"Went here for a Sunday lunch and ended up being early. We called them to see if they'd be able to seat us and got a take immediately! Great service and although the buffet was small there was still a great selection and was refilled frequently. Great food.. Would go back if ever in Savannah again!"
Dined on 4/6/2014
"The food here is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS and reasonable too. The entire staff was friendly and more than happy to answer any questions you have about the place. I highly highly recommend this place"
Dined on 4/4/2014
"The Pirate's House is a great place to eat. We've vacationed in Savannah for at least the last 17 years and ALWAYS have to stop at this restaurant. The Pirate's House is reportedly one of the most haunted buildings in Savannah. If that's true, I'm convinced that they are there to eat the great food!"
Dined on 4/3/2014
"The food was excellent with a varied menu and plenty of choices. The whole family was able to select what fit each person. Portions were just right and the atmosphere lent a fun aspect to our dining experience. Will definitely return on our next visit to the area."
Dined on 4/1/2014
"My friend and I used the open table app to reserve a table, and when we arrived we were seated immediately. The food & service were fabulous!!"
Dined on 3/30/2014
"We had the buffet and it was great. We were there during the week for lunch. The buffet had a couple of empty trays and I took my time hoping fresh food trays would arrive but that didn't happen. I came back later and they had been replenished. I had the best squash casserole that I have ever had."
Dined on 3/31/2014
"The food, service and venue itself were awesome and fun for our entire family. For the children, the kids menus turns into a pirate hat with accessories. We have three children, the youngest being almost 2. She decided to tear her older sister's pirate hat in two. This of course devastated our middle child. After a little unhappiness, we only saw fit to give the little one's hat to her older sister. When we left the Pirate House we went back to our room at the Marriott on River Street. Upon waking up the next morning to leave, we somehow had 3 intact pirate hats. Neither my wife nor myself had another one to take with us. It is something very simple, yet we cannot explain it. Maybe the rich background of haunting in Savannah is the answer."
Dined on 3/30/2014
"It is worth going to the Pirate's House for the atmosphere alone. Couple that with fabulous southern cooking---you can't go wrong. The buffet is my husband's favorite and he thinks the fried chicken is the best in town!"
Dined on 3/30/2014

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