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SavannahBlue

4.3
4.3
2711 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern
SavannahBlue is restaurant and bar driven by southern flavors presented with Detroit style. Located in Downtown Detroit, SavannahBlue's ambience blends urban eclectic and chic supported by a rich and soulful soundtrack (the Sounds of SavannahBlue) in the background. SavannahBlue's food is Contemporary Northern Soul. It is freshly prepared and pays tribute to our southern roots. The cocktails are tasty and made with fresh ingredients. SavannahBlue embraces diversity, creativity and superior customer service.…hospitality is our special sauce!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Southern, American, Southern

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (313) 926-0783

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Chris McClendon

  • Neighborhood

    Detroit

  • Cross street

    Grand River Ave.

  • Parking details

    Valet, street, public parking lots surrounding the building.

  • Public transit

    People Mover station at corner of block.

  • Entertainment

    Piano, lively background music

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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  1. ErickaD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    Waitress seemed too busy or distracted. My husband and I did not receive ordered drinks until after we finished dinner and had to remind the waiter about the drinks.
  2. TiaraY

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Drinks were good and the food was delicious! Will definitely be back
  3. Harris

    Detroit

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    Our food was delicious! The service was subpar. Service definitely needs improvement. Our server was slow & inattentive.
  4. LyndaW

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had reservations, we were seated 15 min early which we were very grateful because we had an event to go to. The food was great, the staff was friendly and attentive. We were very pleased. Will return again.
  5. JanettaMorrow

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went her for a date night and every thing was on point from the moment we walked in . The atmosphere was very nice , especially for a date night. The music was good . People were friendly and the food was to die for . Highly recommend . We will be back .
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I absolutely loved the restaurant. The food was so good and the ambiance was great for an intimate dinner date. Although me and my fiancé try not to do the same restaurant twice just to try new experiences we will definitely frequent the restaurant again.
  7. ByronP

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It was a nice experience we got there 30 minutes early too and they sat us right away. Our waitress was great and the door lady was very pleasant. I would recommend going.
  8. Cass

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Food was fantastic as always and it was not loud at all even though we were sitting right next to the kitchen (which is great!) Our server was pleasant but not very attentive. Overall a good experience!
  9. Harley

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Salmon ever. Very welcoming team. One of our new favorite places.
  10. MeeNo

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food is always amazing. This was my first time returning since 2020 (Covid). The ambience & food are always a hit. On the pricey side but it's worth it. Wasn't a huge fan of the bartender this time, very slow & not as engaging with my friend and I's servive. Every time we had to call for her to assist us instead of her checking on us.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband enjoyed his birthday celebration. The ambience the food was wonderful and had an awesome server.
  12. TelithaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love everything about my birthday brunch !! I will definitely be back soon
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    Waited 12 minutes for flatware ……………………………………………..
  14. Hmmm

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Waited at lease 15 min before we even seen a hostess to seat us. They had no clean utensils so they gave us plastic forks and knives. After 20 minutes of being seated we finally got proper clean utensils. Was an average and weird experience for me and my husband. Not sure if we are going to come back management need to really do a better job.
  15. JanetT

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All was very well. Did not get seated in the desired area.
  16. CHAUNDRAR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff, service, and food were great! This was my first visit and I plan to return soon.
  17. MaryL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience4
    This was our first time eating here. The food was good, the ambiance was nice, but the service from our waitress was so bad that I'm not sure if we'd jump to return in the near future. She wasn't outwardly rude to us or anything like that, but we went a significantly long time without seeing her (~30-40 mins?) and had to request and re-request things like wine and water refills after having empty glasses during most of our experience. She finally refilled our water ONCE after being seated, and we didn't get it until we were basically done with our entree. It felt like she was almost intentionally ignoring us because we'd see her go to other tables, and seemed like she was avoiding eye contact with us whenever I'd try to get her attention. I'm assuming that maybe she was possibly new? But this isn't exactly a cheap restaurant, so I really would have expected better service... I will say that though it did seem that other waitstaff seemed much more attentive to their tables than ours, so I think we just unfortunately were seated in a bad area. I would recommend to a friend to try because of the food, but would caution them about the poor service.
  18. RMSOX

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our second visit to Savana Blue in the last year and we were even more impressed. We brought a guest with us this time and he chose the shrimp and grits dinner. I had the same and my son went for a return order of the fried chicken breast. Service was outstanding, friendly and professional. Other staff from the front door hosts to the bar were also very friendly. We left talking about who we will bring to Savana Blue next.
  19. Bjoy

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We loved the greeters and the ambience. It was a bit dark and a few side dishes were pretty bland. But the mac&cheese, sweet potatoes, chicken and greens absolutely delicious. The waitress was wonderful. We would definitely return
  20. RobertM

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great food, unfortunately a tad understaffed but I will definitely return...Great Dining Experience.
  21. Durvern

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The only issue I had was no one answers the phone when you call that was annoying.
  22. JulianP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed date night with wife! Great restaurant!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience3
    They were out of stock of ingredients to make several drinks on their specialty cocktail menu. After the 3rd "sorry we're out" my husband asked "what do you have??". This comment made the bartender upset, he proceeded ignore us until we got his attention again. We were seated, appetizer wait time was reasonable. Dinner took an hour. Poor server had no explanation, she was honestly just in a rough spot. I sympathize with them. Food was good, service was terrible!
  24. TamarS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service!!! Our waitress and hostess were excellent!!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    The food was amazing. Definitely will be back.
  26. JasminW

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Host is rude. Food took 2 hours. Host is rude af..
  27. Nikkie

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Mom and daughter date. We were seated right away. Staff was nice. Food was great! However waiter/waitress was not very knowledgeable of serving sizes so we had too much food for two people. Waitress spent more time flirting rather than answering questions regarding the menu.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Host was so rude and food was rushes and service was just horrible.
  29. JamieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    4.8 out of 5. Would recommend to anyone. Great service great good
  30. Jayda

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    The restaurant wasn’t bad but it wasn’t a 10/10 it was more like a 6/10 the bide give date night the food was ok but wasn’t worth the price …. It’s just something you’d have to give a shot yourself.
  31. DarrcellW

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant! Always great every time I go
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    Food was excellent, service was pretty good as well, but kinda slow. But the place is kind of filthy. Smells weird when you walk in, several people made comments as well. Also the walls our 2 top was against was so filthy, looked like it hasn’t been cleaned in years. And every table that was against the wall had a filthy area of old food, stains. That alone will keep us from returning.
  33. Bables

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alexis was so attentive and very knowledgeable of the menu. She provided amazing customer service and maintained her professionalism. I loved the music selection and the Pear Martini 🍸 was so good!
  34. DenoraW

    Detroit

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    iPhone arrival, wait time was minimum…..Everything was delicious, staff attentive and pleasant.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food ! Great customer service ! Waitress was excellent and very attentive!
  36. Tbone

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food and ambiance was great. Will come back again to try other items on menu
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time going & I’ll be returning very soon! The crab cake was delicious.
  38. KK78

    New York Area

    75 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience2
    I was expecting an upscale soul food experience, especially based on the list of clothing requirements stated on the website. Upon arrival there is a woman sitting at the entrance to check that you have a reservation before allowing you to go upstairs to the restaurant. It was 5 pm on a Sunday and we were one of three tables in the place for 2 hours. Service was slow. Getting drinks was slow, ordering was slow, getting a refill was slow; although our waitress was very nice and friendly when she did come to the table, but with only 3 tables being occupied it shouldn't have been so slow - she was also not the only server. The food was a mixed bag. The corn muffins were stale, the catfish plate with collard greens and sweet potatoes was really good. The cocktails were good. But the reason I'll never return was the state of the bathrooms. They obviously had not been tended to after Saturday night, this was now Sunday night. The first bathroom was flooded and several rolls of toilet paper were on the floor in the flood. There was one almost-empty roll of dry toilet paper in the second bathroom, but not on the roll. They were also out of paper towels. If I would have used the bathroom before ordering, I would have left immediately. I cannot think of any reason why the bathrooms in a so-called upscale restaurant would be in that shape and I do not even want to think what the kitchen looks like.
  39. TKHandAMH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food!!! Service was great!! I can’t wait to go back!
  40. WilliamL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    The quality and flavor of the food were great per usual, but I'm guessing due to the staff being overwhelmed, we received portions of our food cold. As an example, the rice base for the oxtail dish was quite cold, as if it had been sitting out, while the oxtail on top had been freshly cooked and was quite hot. The waitstaff seemed overwhelmed throughout. Our waitress repeatedly chose to serve a table of complaining customers over us even though we had been seated first. Utensil service was not provided until halfway through our meal and it took forever to have our drinks replenished. Other than that, the ambience was great, per usual.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from SavannahBlue using the Order Online button. SavannahBlue also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (313) 926-0783.

SavannahBlue is rated 4.3 stars by 2711 OpenTable diners.

SavannahBlue does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for SavannahBlue

1431 Times Square, Detroit, MI 48226

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Grand River Ave.

  • Neighborhood

    Detroit

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Southern, American, Southern

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet, street, public parking lots surrounding the building.

  • Public transit

    People Mover station at corner of block.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Chris McClendon

  • Entertainment

    Piano, lively background music

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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