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River House Seafood

4.1
4.1
1932 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
Genuine Savannah Flavor in an 1820’s King Cotton Warehouse. Sit riverside and enjoy local seafood that the SAVANNAH NEWS awarded its highest rating, “A”, while watching local and merchant ships sail by. Delight in our gourmet dessert selections.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 59 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, American, Southern

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (912) 234-1900

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Gladys Young

  • Catering

    We are happy to offer group menus for in house events and to-go orders however we do not offer catering at this time.

  • Private party facilities

    Private and Semi-Private arrangements are available based on your group size and accommodation needs.

  • Private party contact

    Linda Sanders: (912) 233-2901

  • Neighborhood

    Historic District - North

  • Cross street

    Barnard Street Ramp

  • Parking details

    There is a parking lot in front of our restaurant, as well as parking on the ramp beside our building. There are also parking garages within walking distance.

  • Public transit

    Conveniently located on Savannah, Georgia"s Historic River Street. A short walking distance from major bus routes, taxi accessible and a stop on Savannah’s fare-free Downtown Transportation system. (DOT)

  • Entertainment

    Live entertainment Thursday through Sunday from 6:00pm until 9:00pm

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

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What 1,932 people are saying

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A bit loud at times but overall very enjoyable and excellent food. I would certainly recommend it as a great experience in nice surroundings.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was phenomenal and are waitress Brynn was amazing!
  3. DeniseL

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    River House Seafood did not disappoint. From the ease of making the reservation, the personal phone call for confirmation, the friendly, helpful, efficient service from our waitress to the outstanding food we would highly recommend this restaurant.
  4. monica

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food1service4ambience3
    I went for seafood I had the grouper and lobster tail. It was overcooked. It was dry unseasoned. The escargot was good and hot . That was the best.
  5. SteveA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Our waitress didn’t seem to like her job or people
  6. TraceyM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    it was ok. I think you best bet is sitting at bar and ordering apps and definitely the artillery punch.
  7. Krism

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    We were seated at our reservation time. We had a great server. The noise level was appropriate for conversation. The food was all adequate, not fantastic. The lobster roll was packed but it was the texture of tuna salad, not a chunk of lobster could be found! You really couldn’t tell what was in it! The wedge salad were very good, lots of real bacon. The crème brûlée was just ok. It was a little rough texture, not smooth and creamy and lacked some taste. The white chocolate coconut cake was very coconutty but also very very sweet! We enjoyed our outing but I would not visit again, I would try something different.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious. I had the Grouper and my husband the bourbon salmon. Service was attentive. We thought the value was good
  9. ChuckY

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    One of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Calamari was just deep fried. No flavor. Sauce that was brought out wasn't bad, but my wife and I barely ate a 3rd of the appetizer. Our meals were terrible. Crab cakes were very dry. Only the sauce served with them save it at all (there's a pattern), but I didn't even eat half the meal. Wife's shrimp and grits were just bad. It was like they dumped a can of tomatoes over the top. She had pictures of her same meal from here about a year and a half ago, completely different look (and taste). Server was nice, but oblivious to just how unhappy we were with the meal. My wife informed her politely, but there was no effort to appease us just an apology and a swipe of my credit card. We will not be back. There are just too many other options. Side note, they were out of strip steaks and scallops. We were not going to order either by at 7:30 on the Thursday leading into St Patrick's Day weekend this seemed odd.
  10. JulieD

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The server was very attentive. The crab dip, grouper oscar and mahi were delicious. We ordered pecan pie for desert which was delicious but odd that ti was cold.
  11. jonathan

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent seafood, fun location and great service. Fried green tomatoes and the crab/lobster bisque were excellent. Reasonable prices.
  12. GRod

    Central Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good service … quick seating. Great drinks, appetizers and entree
  13. ejje

    Kansas City

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service go with the fish of the day and peach cobbler
  14. DougB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was good Shrimp & Grits could of been warmer.
  15. MaggieB

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    My pasta with shrimp and scallops was tasteless. Shrimp were boiled first then added to creamy pasta- no flavor, no seasoning, tough shrimp. Was charged $10 for 8 small pieces of over-toasted, hard as a rock, bread with butter. Waitress looked disinterested and unkept- should at least pick up their hair in a manner that doesn't look like she's been cleaning the toilets! Asking for ID for a beer from a 70 year old man.....really? Another couple who sat near us got so upset when asked for ID (they were obviously in their late 40's) that they got up and walked out. Waiter serving tables nearby seemed to rush every table. Overpriced food for the quality. Service was not pleasant and did not even thank us for dining there. Not friendly . Would NOT recommend River House to anyone!
  16. NotLikenItMuch

    Toledo

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We arrived on time (had reservations), were seated quickly. Attempted to order a bottle of wine with dinner and were informed we had to show IDs - claiming it is a management requirement. My wife did not have hers on her and we had walked to the establishment from our hotel in the historic district. We both are in our 60s - obviously well north of the minimum drinking age requirement. We decided to leave. Walked back a few blocks and found a great Sea Food restaurant that was capable of serving us wine and dinner absent the obdurate policy. Note: In our 2.5 day stay in the Savannah Historic District (Wonderful place!) this was the only establishment that we found that had such a policy.
  17. diner

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The food was fine but not great. Famous salad was a let down but fine. I would go again, but now I have different expectations.
  18. GaryN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great experience and great food for everyone at our table.
  19. MartinB

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Our server Brian was conversive, responsive and attentive to dining enjoyment.
  20. SuzanneC

    Raleigh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Mediocre, lackluster service with mediocre food. We were very disappointed.
  21. ShayF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing! Food was excellent. Our server was extremely personable and attentive but not overly. The atmosphere was comfortable and warming. We will definitely be coming back when we are in town. Love this place!
  22. GavinS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Everything was really great, especially our server. But while sitting at the bar waiting on our table the female bartender seemed to have an attitude towards us, ignoring us to the point I had to ask her loudly to cash out our tab so we could go to our table. No idea what that was about
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was excellent. Fried Oysters some of the best ever. The Buffalo shrimp was excellent. My daughter said the fried chicken was some of the best ever. It was nice to have a quiet nice dining experience right on the river!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Having seafood out on the river...this had been the best on our little trip.
  25. AaronA

    Atlanta Metro

    16 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    Sooo we stopped in for lunch - I ordered the lobster and shrimp roll sandwich! Well; I had a piece of cut plastic mixed into my sandwich! We called the manager over he wanted to make it right and I appreciate that - at that point I had lost my appetite. Then, he had the audacity to say ‘well, mistakes happen’ and then still charged us $17.00 for our drinks - really! Had he left that last comment off - I would’ve went on my way no fuss! Mr. Manager - leave the commentary alone and address the service failure.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful atmosphere and food. Definitely will return
  27. marlab

    Fort Lauderdale

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to the River House during a girls trip and absolutely LOVED the ambiance, staff and food! Big shout out to Scott, our waiter. He made our evening.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Crab cakes and pecan pie were terrific and the service was excellent. Nice ambiance. Wonderful experience.
  29. JohnM

    Key West

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner with friends. Great food and service. Highly recomend it.
  30. PaulJ

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was excellent and quantity was good. Each person ordered a different dessert and passed around. All were delicious.
  31. Tash

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Although making a reservation was quick and easy the food left alot to desired. Food took extremely long to come out and had no task
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had steamed shrimp which were very good. Steamed to perfection! Also had shrimp and Grits which were not your usual shrimp and grits. They were blackened tender medium shrimp with tomatoes and ham delicious sauce. Grits were perfect. Soo good. We sat in the bar area by the historic window. The Bartender Scott did a great job
  33. AndrewZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Crab cakes, gumbo and fried green tomatoes were amazing! Casual atmosphere with nice waterfront views. 👍👍
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate early so it was very quiet but loved the food ( salmon & shrimp & grits) & wonderful service!
  35. Paul

    New England

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a nice restaurant. I had the fried chicken which was a lovely chicken breast, juicy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. The greens were delicious and the Mac and Cheese was wonderful. The server was excellent, attentive and timely. The room was quiet and cozy.
  36. DeniseW

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Fresh fish and oysters, side of asparagus wasn’t anything to rave about. Our waiter was a little quirky and asking for 22% tip while running our cards at end of service.
  37. BrianG

    Nashville

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super fun! We ended up talking to five different couples. Our server was great. The grouper and shrimp and grits were very tasty.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our group of 4 diners had a wonderful experience at River House Seafood. The service by Angela was top notch. We really enjoyed her friendly demeanor and attention to our needs. The scallop and shrimp pasta was outstanding according to the 2 that ordered it. I had the shrimp and grits and it was delicious, creamy grits on the bottom layered with a tomato reduction sauce and topped with tender and lightly spiced shrimp. Our forth diner had the fish Oscar and loved every bite. We all enjoyed the crab dip appetizer and the seafood soup. We will be back!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service.
  40. JoeZ

    Coastal Georgia

    79 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great dinner with my wife

FAQs

River House Seafood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (912) 234-1900.

River House Seafood is rated 4.1 stars by 1932 OpenTable diners.

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 59 times today
Google Map for River House Seafood

125 W River St, Savannah, GA 31401

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Barnard Street Ramp

  • Neighborhood

    Historic District - North

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, American, Southern

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    There is a parking lot in front of our restaurant, as well as parking on the ramp beside our building. There are also parking garages within walking distance.

  • Public transit

    Conveniently located on Savannah, Georgia"s Historic River Street. A short walking distance from major bus routes, taxi accessible and a stop on Savannah’s fare-free Downtown Transportation system. (DOT)

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Gladys Young

  • Entertainment

    Live entertainment Thursday through Sunday from 6:00pm until 9:00pm

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

  • Phone number

    (912) 234-1900

  • Catering

    We are happy to offer group menus for in house events and to-go orders however we do not offer catering at this time.

  • Private party facilities

    Private and Semi-Private arrangements are available based on your group size and accommodation needs.

  • Private party contact

    Linda Sanders: (912) 233-2901

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