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: 4.3

4.3

6986 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

Sep 30, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 71 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 6,986 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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LindaC
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First visit to Savannah. Enjoyed everything about The Pirates House; the atmosphere, friendly and attentive service, and the food. The Honey Pecan Fried Chicken deserves the accolades it gets. My husband said his Tuna was cooked to perfection. We shared Low Country Spring Rolls which were yummy, too. Highly recommend.
KZ
KarenZ
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food; great service; highly recommend. Reservations suggested.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Loved the history! Great service and food was good!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
We really enjoyed our food and the historic ambiance! The crab dip is amazing.
CF
ChadF
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food4service3ambience4
Nice place little over priced for what u get staff was not so nice.
GD
GlenD
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience1
The restaurant smelled musty and had an unpleasant order. It did not look very clean. The food was not seasoned well and was a little bland. Lighting was a little dim, too dim. Our server was great, friendly and pleasant. I was surprised by the overall appearance and I hope it will improve.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Experience! Good food, we did the lunch buffet
MG
MargaretG
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun ambiance with lots of history. My husband enjoyed the lunch buffet and I had some tasty gumbo. Service was quick and friendly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food3service3ambience2
This place COULD be really cool if they played up the pirate theme with the servers or some kind of characters to entertain you. Definitely wasn’t worth the hype in my opinion! It was just another restaurant in an old building. I had they pecan chicken, it was good.
RM
RonM
Baltimore
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
Crab cake was good. Shrimp was over cooked. Waiter did not come back to check on us until we were almost finished our meal. We did not want the shrimp replaced. All the waiter said was “sorry. “
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was perfect. Highly recommend for special occasion or any occasion.
DK
DagmarK
Savannah
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Ask for the pirate in house to give you the tour after dining.... If the walls could talk...
I
Irish
Baltimore
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Fun place, excellent service, nice location, rustic look.
VM
ValerieM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Was seated quickly, staff was friendly, food and portion size was good. Reasonable priced for the food you received. There was a buffet, someone in my party ate from the buffet and said the food was good. It’s an old building with history, overheard a staff person talking to another guest about the history of the building. I would go back.
TF
TerriF
Cleveland
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The salad was fabulous. The fish was good. Service was fine. Noisy table of men celebrating a promotion dropping f-bombs was very tacky and not what you want to hear when having a $100+ meal for two.
DB
DebraB
Raleigh
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was good, solid performance. Waiter was efficienct and on top of things.
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newkj
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Michael was one of the best servers I have experienced anywhere. Top notch.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
the place is cute but the food ranged from mediocre to inedible. No attempt to correct or adjustment was made when I returned half my food and said it was soggy and bland. I paid the same price for wonderful food in Savannah at other establishments. This place relies on its hype as a tourist hotspot.
JL
JoanneL
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love History! I Love Pirates! This place had so much of both! We had an awesome, tasty dinner with appetizer and drinks and the cost was sooo reasonable!! I can't wait to go back when I pass through again. We Had a GREAT server..I wish I could remember her name. She knew her menu..she was sooo sweet and on it! My Husband's birthday and they gave his a dessert with a candle in it..delish! We'll be back! Wish you were closer. We live in Florida. See you soon! Joanne Longhway
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courtneyr
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall4food2service5ambience5
The staff was extremely nice and attentive. However, the main entree wasn’t up to par, Ordered two steaks that were flavorless and overcooked
g
giannip
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our service was amazing! The food was delicious. We were seated in the "Jolly Roger" room and it was very well decorated and fairly quiet.
TB
ToniB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service. Amazing food and dessert. I couldn't speak more highly of our experience!
CS
ChuckS
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience2
Ordered the seafood mix. Gluten free. Shrimp was overcook and tasted like rubber. Scallops were okay. Fish had little flavor. Poorly seasoned. Waitress is excellent
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kim was our server. She did an amazing job for our party of 8. Food was good. Ambience was great. Thought the portion size for the Money was not comparable. Great place.
AO
AlainaO
New Orleans
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The lunch buffet was well worth the cost. Fried chicken and collard greens were phenomenal.
T
Tiburcio
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Darren our waiter was exceptional!
TG
TarynG
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience2
Kids might think this place is cool. Ambiance is lacking and I thought the servers would weave some of the history in throughout dinner but not the case. Dinner biscuits were the best part. Read about it, learn about in on a guided tour, and maybe stop by for a drink is how I'd play it if I had a do over.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My niece and I had a wonderful lunch at the Pirates House. The staff is incredible and the food never disappoints. Can’t wait for my next visit.
JB
JuliaB
Charlotte
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
We had the most fabulous waitress Amelia. She made our experience fantastic.
WF
WilliamF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food ! Great decor. Service was outstanding. Recommend to visitors of Savannah.
JV
JoanV
Louisville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Some of the best food anywhere. Our server Tom, gave a history of The Pirates House and named the special of the day. The food was ample and delicious. We loved the fried green tomatoes with smoked gouda pimento cheese! Highly recommend The Pirates House.
MP
MichaelP
Phoenix
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mike was our waitperson. Very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Enjoyed talking with him and loved the huge portions and tasty food!
TL
TLKSUG
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service, and overall great experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience2
I had gone to the Pirates House years ago and remembered it being good. Unfortunately, this time I was extremely disappointed. Do not get the shrimp and grits, the grits had more of a thick oatmeal texture than your normal grits. Server didn’t really communicate very well either. I will not be going back, the food needs to get better for this historic establishment.
C
Cddd
Western NC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first visit to The Pirates House. The food was great. The fried green tomato appetizer and she crab soup were very good. The blackened snapper wasn't over seasoned and was very fresh.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about the visit was great, service, food, and atmosphere. Looking forward to going back on my next visit to Savanna.
DK
DanK
Exclusive
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience3
I had high expectations due to previous ratings. The food was ordinary at best. Interesting building and service, to their credit, was excellent. Portions were good but prices were high relative to quality, however, on par with other restaurants which serve similar fair but of greater quality.
MS
MagnoliaSteve
Houston
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
We were seated in the Herb House #1 section which has 3 tables, so we enjoyed a quiet meal. The other two tables were finishing up their meal as we began, so it was very enjoyable. Zach was our waiter and was attentive and knowledgeable of both food and answered questions about the history of the Pirate House. We ordered the gumbo, the pistachio crusted Mahi Mahi and their signature pecan fried chicken. All of their pricing seemed reasonable to us. The best dish was their chicken, some comment it is oily and there is a bit of oil on the plate with pecans. I assume it's olive oil as it was light and not greasy. The My Mahi Mahi was dry and really couldn't tell if it was a pistachio crust, could have been bread crumbs, which I found odd. It tasted ok, but again, it was dry. The gumbo was good with a little zing to it. Loved the history to the place, walked around the 1st floor since it was Monday night and not very busy. 288 year old building! Would go back, can recommend. Would probably try different dinner offerings to see how they fare. Plenty of parking on site(free).
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent, the hostess was very accommodating to our Open Table mishap. The server Darrin was delightful , guided us with our choices and made the whole experience outstanding. A must when traveling to Savannah.
TK
TammyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our family of 6 celebrated two birthdays at The Pirate's House this past Sunday afternoon. We had a delightful time, most especially as a result of our waitress, Kim, who was attentive, bubbly, and fun. Two members of our our party enjoyed the buffet and the rest ordered from the menu. If I was honest, the buffet was just okay, not horrible or great, but acceptable. We did thoroughly enjoy the fried green tomatoes from the appetizer selection. Those that ordered from the menu seemed to be more satisfied. Overall, we had an awesome experience and would gladly return.

Safety precautions

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

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- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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The Pirates' House is rated 4.3 stars by 6986 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

Sep 30, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 71 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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Private dining

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Shrimp and Grits

Honey Pecan Fried Chicken

Shrimp

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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