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

7994 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. Parking on site.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 78 times today

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
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: (912) 233-2225

Location
20 East Broad St,, Savannah, GA 31401
Neighborhood
Historic District - North
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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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Coastal Georgia
Kid-friendly
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Savannah
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7,993 Reviews

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MichaelO
Western NC
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Been to Pirate House several times and our current visit was very good. Tom was very attentive and made good recommendations in reference to alternative side dishes. Food came out timely and very tasty. I would recommend the Crab Cake w/broiled shrimp. Thank you for a wonderful visit!
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LisaV
Minneapolis
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was quiet, so we enjoyed that part of it. We shared a salad, which was smaller than I thought it should be. The seafood platter was also not large. Shrimp and fish were good but muscles were not good at all. This is definitely a three star all the way and not somewhere I would go again.
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Marguerite
Orlando
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our waiter Bob was amazing however the food was average at best & the prices did not reflect the quality of the food. Very disappointing dinner, filet was very fatty…salmon over cooked, soup cold.
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Carol
Orlando
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Very disappointed! We got the fried chicken we ordered in less than 5 minutes- before my glass of wine. The chicken was just warm, not hot. The crust was soggy from the sauce. We both agreed the food was precooked and sitting under a warmer. The waiter gave us steak knives for the chicken and broccolini (which was severely undercooked). Waiter never asked how our meals were. Would not go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Pirate’s House exceeded expectations. I was wary of the tourist hype but all the seafood at our table was expertly cooked. The fried fish, shrimp, and oysters were perfectly breaded and cooked to the right point. Seared tilapia with lump crab was superb. But the real shocker was the vegetables. I was expecting the usual mushy overcooked sides that are typical. Mine were fresh and cooked to perfection. Absolutely delicious. Our server was on point, fun, and made good suggestions.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our first night in Savannah, we had a lovely meal in a quiet room , very charming! Though parts of the restaurant were a bit touristy we were in a cute very colonial room. Our server was friendly and helpful with menu suggestions.
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AndeeinSC
Charleston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The lunch buffet was outstanding! There was a wide variety of southern foods, both entrees and side dishes. Dessert is included with the buffet. My son ordered shrimp and grits from the menu and said it was some of the best he's had. Excellent service.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The portions were large for the honey pecan fried chicken, really enough for two people. The sweet mashed potato’s were good. Fingerling potatoes were good. The house salad was great with the blue cheese dressing. Our server was the best. We enjoyed it.
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KaajandVik
Jacksonville
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Quaint restaurant with delicious food and great service. Don’t miss the gift shop upstairs.
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DonS
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great outstanding southern food and hospitality!
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OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome spot with tons of history. It’s an incredibly unique dining experience that you will love. Our food was fantastic, as was the service!
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Marley
Exclusive
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice people including our waiter Tom who explained the history of the home regarding pirates etc. Good food but the portions are way too large to eat. Interior is interesting and fits the name. If I were them I would cut back on the portions so food is not wasted but it is a fun place to eat.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent! Fried green tomatoes were small, too heavy with sauce and pimento cheese. The calamari came with marinara sauce (nope) but the texture and flavor of the calamari was good. The fried chicken had good flavor but was a little dry. And for the price, I expected a better cooked chicken. Biscuits were very good though
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JosephC
Los Angeles
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our dining experience at the location. Our waiter was attentive and gave color to the history of the restaurant. We enjoyed the shrimp and grits and pecan fried chicken. Reasonable prices.
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DavidE
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Horrible meal. Greasy spring rolls. Overcooked and dry halibut, lukewarm mashed potatoes. I’m a local and will NEVER return
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was very tasty. Wait staff was excellent. Nice that they shared history on the pirates house. Would recommend to anyone.
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JimC
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The Hanger Steak was terrible--meat was very tough
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Julia
Georgia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Olivia the server was friendly and helpful. Eating in the Herb Room is the best place at the Pirate’s House. Not only is it the oldest building, it’s small and quiet-good for conversation!
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend this restaurant. Very friendly staff especially our server Michael. Will be going back next time we visit Savannah.
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AdrianneB
Springfield
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The waiter was very kind and did a good job, however the food was nothing to brag about . The restraunt is cool because of all the history that’s there but if you are seeking a good dinner this is not your place. Food was eh..
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food ok. Service and waitress excellent. Spring rolls were deep fried, but happy to return and credit bill. Pecan chicken sauce is syrup, too much. Beautiful setting
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and experience were great! Highly recommend for anyone with kids.
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Alayna
Sacramento
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fabulous place to eat! Not only was the food spectacular, but the staff was amazing! From the hostess who found us seats two hours before our reservation and were beyond kind about it, to our waitress Aida who was delightful (and had fantastic eye makeup)! The food was delicious and I cannot recommend this place enough! Oh and the atmosphere was super fun and the word search on the back of the placemat was super fun to go head to head with my husband on.
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Reneeluigi
Tampa
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chicken was dry. Overall everything else was good.
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BaylorBunch
Orlando
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not a diabetic friendly restaurant per say. Their burgers are only served at lunch, so be aware they have different menus for lunch Vs dinner. The kids loved it. They wore their pirate hats proudly and said the food was yummy :) . A lil pricey for our taste, but it was a very cool house/restaurant to be in.
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OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food, atmosphere and experience was great! Great attentive servers!
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LenK
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Drinks were good. She crab soup was delicious. Fried chicken was tasty and juicy. Salmon was delicious. Side dishes were ok. Friendly staff including the Pirate gal. Would certainly return on a future visit. Especially appreciate the free parking given how tough it is to park in Savannah.
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Hal28
Alabama
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I had heard the Pirates’ House hosts a great Thanksgiving every year, and this year I decided to take my parents there for our Thanksgiving dinner. I didn’t know ahead of time whether it was a set menu, special menu, or buffet, and I did not see details on the website or social media before going. I was expecting it to cost more than a meal on a typical day, but I didn’t realize it was $55 per person, which was a bit pricier than I felt the food was truly worth and certainly pricier than we were expecting. I wish we had known that beforehand. Please be more upfront about the details online next year. I would have preferred to take my family, as I have done each year I’ve lived here, to a local favorite establishment that has comparable food with prices that would allow us to tip more generously to our server working on the holiday. I’ve enjoyed the times I’ve eaten at The Pirates’ House previously and enjoyed their good food at reasonable prices, but I would not recommend the Thanksgiving meal to my friends after our experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing yet still didn’t compare to the impeccable service!!
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Ginstakeonit
Coastal Georgia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So much history in the building, and Thanksgiving Buffet was amazing! We love going to The Pirates House.
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JoyeC
Coastal Georgia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We enjoyed the Thanksgiving buffet although there were a few negatives. Overall the food was good. I can't say it was exceptional as there were a few items that were not that good (the dressing was bland and the pumpkin pie tasted a little old.) Also I guess it's difficult to keep the food piping hot on a buffet, which could explain why some of the food items were luke warm. Our waitress was excellent. We were a party of 5 and would have appreciated a table as opposed to a booth. The booths are better suited for 4. If you are going to sit 5 or 6 people in a booth they should be in the average to lower weight range! In regards to value - I think for $56 per person your drink should be included. I would rate the overall experience as good in spite of the aforementioned comments.
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Vincent
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for the thanksgiving buffet and the presentation and food was amazing!! They really out did themselves! I will definitely be back for an event.
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MaryF
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I know there’s some people out there that can put away a lot of food, but thought it was too expensive for people that eat a normal amount of food.
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505traveler
New Mexico
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The meal we had at the Pirate's House was the worst we'd had during our 10 day trip to Atlanta and Savannah. All of the food we ordered was either extremely salty or completely bland. Our server was thoughtful and attentive but it was her first night on the job and she'd been told that she would be supported by another more experienced employee but she was left to fend for herself on a super busy night. Two twenty something dollar subpar dishes and a mocktail later we were left with an $80 bill after tax and tip. For a meal at that price point I would expect nothing less than delicious, but we were not impressed. Talking to locals around town revealed similar opinions and experiences. I did appreciate the historical significance of the building, the informational materials given to us at our table during service, and the effort put forth by our brand new server, but for the amount of money we paid for how bad of a meal we got, I cannot recommend this place to anyone.
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Kate
Coastal Georgia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved having a round table out of the way. Much more conducive for group conversation. I’d like to make it our blended family tradition!
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Skv1419
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The house itself is really cool but you can no longer explore the basement area after your meal so that’s disappointing. The food was excellent and our server was very attentive with great recommendations. I would return. They have a nice selection on the kids menu, too.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bob our server was excellent and very attentive. Food was delicious.
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kevinb
Naples
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Broiled Shrimp and crab cakes were delicious great portions and the mashed potatoes and veggies were deliciously. My wife had the salmon and mashed sweet potatoes and again cooked to perfection and delicious l. Our waiter Arron was knowledgeable, honest and there when we needed him not just ver bearing. .
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BrendaR
Naples
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fun touristy dining experience. Food is good. Would go again.
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AimeeM
Charlotte
39 reviews
vip
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Touristy but food surprisingly good. Service was ok, as expected. Fun place for our out of town guests to experience.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Pirates' House is rated 4.4 stars by 7994 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 78 times today

20 East Broad St,, Savannah, GA 31401

Additional information

Cross street
Bay St.
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–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
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: (912) 233-2225

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Popular dishes

Honey Pecan Fried Chicken

She Crab Soup

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What 7,994 people are saying

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FAQs

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