The Pirates' House

Name: The Pirates' House
Address: 20 East Broad St,, Savannah, GA, United States, 31401
Telephone: (912) 233-5757
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

7148 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2022

10:00 PM

Booked 81 times today

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Southern, Comfort Food
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–9:30 pm
Phone number
(912) 233-5757
Website
http://www.thepirateshouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Shaun Carter
Private party facilities
Savannah’s famous Pirates’ House is located on one of the most historic spots in Georgia. Located only a scant block from the Savannah River, The Pirates’ House has been noted as a rendezvous for blood thirsty Pirates and Sailors from the Seven Seas.
Private party contact
Stacy Trickett: (866) 948-9823

Location
20 East Broad St,, Savannah, GA 31401
Neighborhood
Savannah
Cross street
Bay St.
Parking details
Ample onsite parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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She Crab Soup
A Delicious Blend of Crabmeat, Sherry and Cream. A Savannah Tradition
- Cup$5.95
- Bowl$7.95
Fried Green Tomatoes$9.95
Three Buttermilk Soaked and Fried Green Tomatoes. Served with House-Made Smoked Gouda Pimento Cheese and Drizzled with Chipotle Aioli
Low Country Spring Rolls$9.95
BBQ Pulled Pork and Collard Greens Wrapped and Fried in a Spring Roll, Served with Spicy Mustard and BBQ Sauce
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$12.95
Sweet Jumbo Lump Crab, Baked to Golden Brown and Served Over Mixed Greens and Finished with a Spicy Remoulade Sauce
Fried Calamari$10.95
Lightly Fried Calamari, Served with Basil Oil, Tomato, Parmesan and Marinara
Low Country Garlic Shrimp$11.95
Half Pound of Peel N' Eat Shrimp Sautéed with Garlic, White Wine and Butter
Savannah Crab Dip$10.95
A blend of Crab Meat, Cheese, Horseradish and Spices Served with Toasted Pita Points
Corn Fritters with Blackened Shrimp$10.95
Roasted Corn and Peppers Mixed with a Cornmeal Batter and Griddle Seared. Three Fritters served with Three Blackened Shrimp and a side of Green Tomato Chow Chow. Finished with a Drizzle of Sweet Chili Crema

Gems From Our Salad Galley

Pirates' House Salad$9.00
Mixed Greens Topped with Carrots, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Goat Cheese and your choice of dressing
Wedge Salad$8.95
Quarter Head of Iceberg Lettuce, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Red Onions, Grape Tomatoes, Candied Bacon, and Blue Cheese Dressing
Fried Green Tomato BLT$9.95
Skewered Fresh Mixed Greens with a Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette Served with Fresh Mozzarella and Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes topped with Candied Bacon and drizzled with Raspberry and White Balsamic Glaze
Pirates' House Summer Salad$9.95
Seasonal Mixed Greens topped with Spiced Pecans, Julienned Red Onions, Mandarin Oranges, Strawberries, and Goat Cheese with a Summer Strawberry Vinaigrette
Spinach and Arugula Salad$9.25
Arugula and Spinach tossed with White Balsamic Vinaigrette topped with Bleu Cheese, Craisins, Toasted Almonds and Crispy Tortilla Strips

Captain Flints Favorite

Shrimp N' Grits$23.95
Sautéed Shrimp tossed with Andouille Sausage, Onions and Peppers in a Rich Cream Sauce. Served over Stone Ground Grits
Pirates' House Award Winning Pecan Fried Chicken$19.95
Our Signature Honey Pecan Sauce Drenched over Perfectly Marinated Fried Chicken. Served with Sautéed Vegetables and Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Parmesan Tilapia with Jumbo Lump Crab$25.95
apia Fillet, Pan seared with Parmesan Herb Crust, topped with Jumbo Lump Crab then finished with a Citrus Butter sauce. Served with Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Vegetables
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake & Broiled Shrimp$24.95
Served with Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Vegetables
Savannah Shrimp Creole$23.95
Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, Peppers and Onions in Spicy Stewed Tomatoes. Served with Savannah Red Rice
Shrimp Scampi$22.95
Jumbo Shrimp Sautéed with Chopped Garlic, Capers, White Wine and Butter. Served over Linguini
Savannah Crab Augratin$24.95
Fresh Jumbo Lump Crab Meat in a Sherry Cream Sauce. Topped with a Blend of Cheese and Baked Golden Brown. Served with Sautéed Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Fried Pork Chops$19.95
Served over Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Sautéed Spinach, then finished with a Chili Demi Sauce

Entrées

Southern Style Catfish$19.95
Twin Fillets of Catfish Lightly Breaded then Fried to Perfection and Served with French Fries and Cole Slaw
Mango Chili Glazed Salmon$23.95
Seared Chilean Salmon Fillet Topped with a Mango Chili Glaze. Served with Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Sautéed Broccolini
Chicken Jambalaya$19.95
Grilled Chicken and Andouille Sausage Simmered with Onion, Celery and Peppers in a Creole Spiced Cream Sauce. Tossed with Linguini
Shrimp Carbonara$19.95
Sautéed Shrimp, Virginia Ham and peas tossed with Linguini in a Rich Alfredo Sauce
Shrimp Athens$21.95
Sautéed Shrimp, Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and Feta Cheese Tossed with Linguini in a Lemon Garlic Sauce
Seafood Harvest Platter$28.95
Shrimp, Scallops, Oysters and Fish, Lightly Breaded and Deep Fried. Served with French Fries
Fried Shrimp Savannah$23.95
Fantail Shrimp, Lightly Breaded and Quick Fried. Served with French Fries
Shrimp and Oyster Combo$26.95
Fantail Shrimp and Oysters, Lightly Breaded and Deep Fried. Served with French Fries
New York Strip*$26.95
12 oz New York Strip grilled to your liking, served with Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Broccolini
Filet Mignon*$28.95
8 oz. Filet, grilled to your liking, and served with Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Broccolini
Slow Cooked Baby Back Ribs$23.95
Smothered in our House Made BBQ Sauce served with Collard Greens and Fried Sweet Onion Rings

What 7,148 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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JimE
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff Quick service.
CB
ConleyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I were celebrating our 48th wedding anniversary. Our evening at the Pirates House was very nice and the staff did a great job of serving us and making the evening delightful. It was an interesting touch reading all about the history of the place on the placemat and also talking to our server Courtney about the ghosts that are about.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing!! Ron was a great server!! Highly recommend for not only food, but creepy atmosphere (in a great way)!
LM
LesM
San Francisco
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food2service2ambience2
My dish of shrimp and grits was so salty I could not eat it. My husbands pecan chicken was tasty. Fried green tomatoes were good. Server was attentive but not personable at all-felt like we were annoying him. Playing Pop music over sounds system, which felt very off for the atmosphere. House itself was neat as for the historical factor.
j
justme
St. Louis
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hearty food… piraty ambiance….great service….happy customers
AE
AlbertE
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Large portions, good service. Ghostly feelings and stories.
B
Babs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience5
Family went for lunch at Pirate House and had a great meal. My only complaint would be with the buffet. They did not restock often enough and somethings were never replaced even though we were there early in the day. Also, the shrimp are NOT deveined even though our server said they were. We still had a wonderful lunch and enjoyed our time there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food4service4ambience4
The restaurant itself is awesome. You can tell it was an old house by all the rooms. We sat in the Captains Table room which was great. My issue with The Pirate’s House is that we had an 8:45 pm reservation on a Saturday evening. When we arrived we were greeted by the hostess but another server came out looked at her watch and mumbled something to the hostess. We were seated and greeted by our server. After our drink and food order were taken, she came back in about 5 minutes to ask if we wanted another drink since the bar was closing in 10 minutes. My friends and I looked at each other like “what?” She then said the restaurant closed at 9:30.. not sure why the bar would close before the restaurant was? Also, a 9:30 close is pretty early for a Saturday. We ordered another drink, our food came which was very good. About halfway through our meal, the server came back to see if we wanted dessert!! Obviously rushing us out. You never ask about dessert in the middle of dinner? My friends and I did like the food but the whole vibe of feeling rushed we didn’t like. The food is really hood- just be sure to go early!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food1service4ambience3
The food was over cooked and tasteless. Waitress was nice. Open table said place had no reservations at all for the night but was all but empty when we got there. We were exhausted and didn’t feel like sending stuff back so let it go. Once back to our hotel we asked if this was just an off night and they said No, and that it’s not a place they typically recommend. History is interesting but save yourself the $100 plus for an entrée and a couple of drinks.
MK
MarcelK
New York Area
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food1service3ambience4
Food is mediocre. There are lots of better options.
CF
CharlestonFans
Charleston
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our group got the lunch buffet, and it was very good. Only recommendation is advise against the pumpkin cake when choosing your dessert that comes with the buffet. It was frozen and dry, and obviously store-bought. Such a disappointment for a restaurant that used to be 5 star and offer fabulous desserts. The “pirate “ gave us a tour after lunch, which is always fun.
PM
PatriciaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was sooo attentive !!! Food was better than fabulous !!!
CN
CrystalN
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have nothing but good things to say about the Pirates House. Great food, scenery, shopping and service.
JK
JanK
Nashville
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience1
Cool old building but for some reason we were seated in a really tiny room that had no character or ambiance at all even though there was plenty of room in the other dining areas that much nicer and well-lit. The food was just so-so. Would not re-visit.
C
Chakkuri
Jacksonville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great and the service was top notch. I highly recommend their award winning pecan topped fried chicken. Just be forewarned that the servings are HUGE. We were served four pieces of chicken each along with the sides and ended up taking half of it home. The calamari appetizer was very well prepared and tasty but in hindsight, we could have skipped it given the huge size of our main course as well as the bread basket of biscuits and cornbread which come complimentary with each dinner. We were lucky to be seat in the “Herb House” which was part of the original oldest house in Georgia. If you are ever in Savannah, hungry and enjoy pirate lore, check this place out!
C
Carrie
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food was okay, nothing great.
SM
StaceyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing as always! I got the seafood platter and the oysters were seasoned perfectly and not fried hard! Waitress was so helpful and fast. Our reservations were for 7pm but sat us as soon as we walked in!! We sat in Anne booneys room. Was loud due to alllllll the young kids running around(4) I wish they had sat us orrrr families separately so we could have enjoyed our meal quietly with all the other older couples. Other than the noise.. Everything was AMAZING
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
Very cool history and atmosphere. Very kid friendly. The food was just really bad and underwhelming. Service was average.
TF
TennesseeFoodie
Nashville
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Love the history, but way too dark to read a menu!
MR
MichelleR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a charming, interesting place! Our waiter was superb, along with the food. We will definitely return!
DK
DianeK
Raleigh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Historic atmosphere, hearty food, good service. Fun to poke around and see the various piratey nooks and corners of history.
L
Lisa
Savannah
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, phenomenal food, large portions, wonderful atmosphere and stories from our waiter about the property and its history. Highly recommended!
AG
AnnaG
New York Area
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed our time and food at pirates house. Everyone was pleasant and accommodating . Ali our server was helpful with food recommendations and not pushy or insistent on what we should pick. She was attentive. We enjoyed dining in our little cozy room
AO
AntonioO
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
Overpriced seafood platter. Paying to dine in the oldest building in Georgia.
KB
KatelynB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
The hostess went to sit us and another screamed at her that that section was closed and she was taking a break. We got walked back to the stand to figure out another table. We finally got sat and it was a completely full room. Took 20 mins for the server to acknowledge us. Food was ok- not great.
PW
PamW
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
We’ve visited in the past and were impressed at how really good the experience was .. the buffet was messy, containers empty and this trip the food was cold, the biscuit’s did not make it to our table until our meal was finished. Hopefully it was just a bad day.
JD
JosephD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
You have amazing staff and hope you appreciate them as much as we did. Everything was in style. The presentation was amazing. We loved the building been preserved in Original we think condition. We thank you all.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We booked a table for the Thanksgiving Buffet, we seated promptly and the service was outstanding. I definitely recommend dining there anytime you are in Savannah
S
Stewbob
Central Texas
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
We were there for a special Thanksgiving buffet. Aside from the usual holiday items we also had some seafood selections. We were seated in the captains room. The food was good and it was a huge selection. While likely not the finest dining experience in Savannah, it was fun, historical and the food was solidly good. Best for families, I’d say.
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Laika
Savannah
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
A pleasant Thanksgiving experience with a few glitches. The server Iris was wonderful. One of the most competent and attentive servers we have had in a long time. The first batch of baked oysters was great, but the second batch was served raw, without placing them under the broiler. I told a staff member and they left the raw oysters with the liquid topping sitting on the table for 30 minutes and I gave up. It was obvious that the raw oysters covered with a yellowish liquid guck were not how the final product should appear. I cannot imagine why anyone would take that tray out of the kitchen and place it on the the buffet table. The Harvest Salad was the surprise winner for tastiest and most original item on the buffet. The steamed chilled shrimp were perfect. The prime rib was beautiful, but the so-called carver cut it in very thin slices like a roast beef rather than a thicker -- as I asked -- prime rib style slice. When I said he did not follow my instructions to slice it thicker a third time, he replied that it "would be just as red." Of course it was still tasty, but did not have the same chewing texture experience since it was cut so thinly. I asked the young lady in charge of the turkey if there was any dark meat, she said it was mixed in with the chopped up and shredded meat on the cutting board [which was a strange way to serve turkey -- slices perhaps?]. I pointed out that it all looked like white breast meat, to which she replied, "we only have breast meat; but the dark meat is mixed into the breast meat." I understand they are young people with limited experience, but there were some serious basic comprehension issues with the carving staff. Given the high cost of food at the market, it is a great accomplishment that the Pirate's House can offer the buffet for 56 dollars. We were pleasantly surprised to the receive the commemorative glass as a gift for purchasing the Artillery Punch.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience4
Thanksgiving Lunch was advertised being great food. No the food was cold . Bread was hard. Thought The Pirates House was top notch. Very disappointed!
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mzjaniam
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food is astonishingly good - they can cook! I had the pork with mashed sweet potatoes and broccolini. Great food!
EG
ElGe
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
We went for an early dinner with our grandchildren, hoping to have somewhat of a "pirate" experience, but none was offered. We had to ask questions for anyone to tell us a little history about the place. The menu was pricey, so we decided to go with appetizer and salad and one entree. The salad was reasonably priced, at $10.50. We asked to add one crab cake to the salad and were stunned when the bill came and it was $16.00. We will not be going back to the Priate's House.
BR
BR549
Pittsburgh
171 reviews
vip
4.0
171 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
You wouldn't expect this food quality from the most "touristy" restaurant in Savannah, but it is very good, especially the she crab soup.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience3
Wonderful service and good food.
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OpenTable Diner
Naples
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time. Very accommodating and fun for our 3yr old. Food was excellent.
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Vistor
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
Food was twrrible and wayover priced! Tourist Trap
MK
MeghanK
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wonderful service. Food was about what you would expect for a pirate house :) we all enjoyed the fun ambiance.
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AnnetteD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely recommend pirate’s house to everyone!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food quality and value are just outstanding. We had fried calamari as starter and blackened snapper, shrimp and grits as entrees. Very delicious!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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The Pirates' House is rated 4.4 stars by 7148 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2022

10:00 PM

Booked 81 times today

20 East Broad St,, Savannah, GA 31401

Additional information

Cross street
Bay St.
Neighborhood
Savannah
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–9:30 pm
Cuisines
American, Southern, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Ample onsite parking
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Shaun Carter
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thepirateshouse.com/
Phone number
(912) 233-5757
Private party facilities
Savannah’s famous Pirates’ House is located on one of the most historic spots in Georgia. Located only a scant block from the Savannah River, The Pirates’ House has been noted as a rendezvous for blood thirsty Pirates and Sailors from the Seven Seas.
Private party contact
Stacy Trickett: (866) 948-9823

The Pirates' House

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Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp

She Crab Soup

Appetizers

She Crab Soup

Fried Green Tomatoes$9.95

Low Country Spring Rolls$9.95

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$12.95

Fried Calamari$10.95

Low Country Garlic Shrimp$11.95

Savannah Crab Dip$10.95

Corn Fritters with Blackened Shrimp$10.95

Gems From Our Salad Galley

Pirates' House Salad$9.00

Wedge Salad$8.95

Fried Green Tomato BLT$9.95

Pirates' House Summer Salad$9.95

Spinach and Arugula Salad$9.25

Captain Flints Favorite

Shrimp N' Grits$23.95

Pirates' House Award Winning Pecan Fried Chicken$19.95

Parmesan Tilapia with Jumbo Lump Crab$25.95

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake & Broiled Shrimp$24.95

Savannah Shrimp Creole$23.95

Shrimp Scampi$22.95

Savannah Crab Augratin$24.95

Chicken Fried Pork Chops$19.95

Entrées

Southern Style Catfish$19.95

Mango Chili Glazed Salmon$23.95

Chicken Jambalaya$19.95

Shrimp Carbonara$19.95

Shrimp Athens$21.95

Seafood Harvest Platter$28.95

Fried Shrimp Savannah$23.95

Shrimp and Oyster Combo$26.95

New York Strip*$26.95

Filet Mignon*$28.95

Slow Cooked Baby Back Ribs$23.95

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