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Alligator Soul, Savannah, GA

Alligator Soul

4.8
4.8
5900 Reviews
$50 and over
Creole
Come, Eat...Drink...and Relax Your "Soul".

Alligator Soul is a beautiful unpretentious fine dining restaurant.

We offer a full bar, lounge with Romantic fireplace where guests can relax and have a cocktail before dinner or dessert after dinner.

Alligator Soul"s credo: From the moment you walk in the door, until the moment you leave...it's all about you!

We take pride in the care we give to each of our guests, the ambiance we provide, in addition to the upmost quality and value we place with every dish we make.

Whether you have dietary allergic restrictions, or you choose a vegetarian or vegan diet, we can accommodate your needs.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Creole, Organic

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (912) 232-7899

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Private party facilities

    We offer a private dining room that comfortable seats 14 guests with a minimum of 12 and a semi-private room that comfortable seats 28 guests with a minimum of 24. There is no room charge with a minimum guaranty. Anything less than the minimum will result in a room charge. For larger parties, we offer a four-course menu created by Alligator Soul and tweaked by the guest if they so choose. We can create table card tents with menu options as well as seating options if the guest chooses. We can help pair wine with the chosen menu. Alligator Soul is ALL about the guest!

  • Private party contact

    Maureen Craig: (912) 232-7899

  • Neighborhood

    Historic District - North

  • Cross street

    Broughton/State Located Downstairs Lower Level Under The US Postal Office.

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Public transit

    There is bus transportation within and without the city limits and the guest would need to contact the City of Savannah for bus routes and schedules.

  • Entertainment

    Overhead music, mostly blues, ie Buddy Guy, Etta James, BB King, John Lee Hooker with splashes of Johnny Cash, Allison Krauss, etc.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,900 people are saying

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Overall

  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Food

  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Service

  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Ambiance

  • Coastal Georgia

    Innovative

  • Coastal Georgia

    Romantic

  • Coastal Georgia

    Good for special occasions

  • Coastal Georgia

    Most Booked

  • Savannah

    Best Overall

  • Savannah

    Best Food

  • Savannah

    Best Service

  • Savannah

    Best Ambiance

  • Savannah

    Innovative

  • Savannah

    Romantic

  • Savannah

    Good for special occasions

  • Savannah

    Most Booked

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  1. Blair

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceeded my expectations. Food and service were fantastic. The ambiance is fantastic and draws a great crowd. Would highly recommend to friends.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hands down one of the best meals we have ever had. We are only in Savannah for 3 nights and made reservations to come back - only the 2nd time we have ever done that in all of our travels. Delicious wine & cocktails, amazing service and the food was perfection!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love good food and good wine. Alligator Soul definitely entertained us with both elements plus a great ambiance. The wild mushrooms salad was exceptional. We had amazing perfect taste of shrimp and grits and red bean rice with scallops, which was perfect combination of southern taste. We are abiding desserts since we love our wine. We had amazing bottle of French Cabfranc. We would go back again.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome experience. Wish I would have been hungrier.
  5. Babs

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    So many alligator appetizers and entrees…your regular entrees are so good and the extra alligator listings are too much. The food was great as usual.
  6. LOURAF

    Cincinnati

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Another great experience. Our table was ready when we arrived, our server, Jessica, was as good as it gets and our food was exactly what we were hoping for. The Candied Alligator appetizer was quite tasty and we’ve learned to split the Strip Steak, which was cooked perfectly. Our guest had the Tarragon Mussels and declared them delicious.
  7. JJATL

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always delightful! The interesting and varied menu never disappoints.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and our waitress was sweet and attentive. Highly recommend
  9. WilzonG

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff was amazing!! Try the Antelope you won’t regret it!!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Second visit commemorating wonderful first visit with my spouse, who has since passed on. Hannah was an outstanding server and reception people were all efficient and welcoming. Love this restaurant and highly recommend with the proviso that it is expensive.
  11. Vincent

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    It’s good for Savannah but I wouldn’t rank it among the better meat-centric restaurants I’ve been to.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and drinks. The ribeye was cooked perfectly and the alligator-chorizo was amazing.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious perfect place for a special evening away.
  14. CourtneyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had such a wonderful meal last night. The food was phenomenal. The chef really knew what they were doing. Our server was so nice and friendly. It was our first time there and we will be back. We got the duck and the antelope and both were cooked to perfection. We highly recommend Alligator Soul.
  15. KentW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Maui seasoning a little salty for my taste. Overpowering the fish.
  16. moberg

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have been to Alligator Soul on a number of occasions and it never disappoints. The service is spectacular and the food is incredible. If you can get a reservation - grab it! One of the best restaurants in Savannah - by far.
  17. AJBmarch

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a wonderful experience, our waiter had great recommendations from appetizers, to pairing wine with our meal. Seriously best steak is the little Hilbo.
  18. love52

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing. Service was great! Definitely will be back!
  19. NicoleR

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service, cocktails and food were all outstanding. Definitely make reservations and go. Branch out and try the wild boar!!
  20. OtisH

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    Our server was fantastic. Very aware of all the items on the menu, able to make great suggestions and very engaged with every table he was looking after. The mussels were wonderful, deserts were excellent.
  21. Neek

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food and wine. Shrimp and grits was delicious, staff was professional, no wait time
  22. Ryan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    2nd time going and will return when visiting Savannah. Food and service was great. On the pricey side but it’s well worth the splurge. I’d recommend splitting a few of the appetizers and an entree to get to taste as many of their delicious dishes as possible.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food came quickly and was delicious in every meaning of the world! Server was able to answer detailed questions about the food and the wine list. It is expensive but it’s what you’d expect from such a place. Definitely a must try in Savannah!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great 70th birthday dinner for mom. Service was on par. Courses were timed perfectly. Food was delicious.
  25. AngelaS

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    After reading reviews, I had high expectations. The food was mediocre and definitely not worth the hype. My son ordered duck and I ordered fish of the day. Nothing was a stand out for us. The beignets were just not that great either for a restaurant that claims to be Cajun and French.
  26. EileenL

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Interesting menu choices. Food was delicious. Staff was very friendly.
  27. Hunter

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing, always great service. One of the best restaurants in the area if not the best.
  28. debrar

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an amazing surprise - excellent service, delicious food (and a lot of it).
  29. HeatherD

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We haven’t been here in years m. So glad to see the quality and standards haven’t changed. Fantastic meal and our server Jessica was amazing. We are locals and this restaurant holds so many memories for us. Had the gumbo appetizer, fish special, and ny strip. Everything was delicious and portion sizes was large for a fine dining restaurant.
  30. Lovindatenights

    Coastal Georgia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant always has very interesting and delicious food!
  31. AmberB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    Candied alligator was terrible, dry and chewy. Shrimp and grits was fishy tasting. I thought they must have put fish in it, that’s all I could taste. The only thing that was decent was the alligator fritters.
  32. Delaney

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, and really interesting spot. Centrally located, but hidden. A go-to for interesting but delicious meals!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Service and food was outstanding.
  34. MichaelD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to eat food and service staff was superb
  35. KristiB

    Charleston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful, delicious, scrumptious meal! Highly recommended!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was absolutely incredible! 10/10. Especially for a special occasion. It is pricey, but, it’s worth every penny! Don’t think about it, do it! You will not regret it!
  37. RobS

    New England

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great meal. Very full for a Monday evening was a good clue we were in for a nice evening at the Alligator Soul, and we were not disappointed. Loved the room with the exposed brick and the eclectic clientele. Really enjoyed the Whistle Pig rye flight with the fabulous mushroom salad and the candied gator to start. My wife had the scallops which were excellent and I had the blackened Mahi-mahi which was perfect. Very nice wine list. The only disappointment was the dessert, a sort of a take on a pineapple upside down cake which was unfortunately dry and essentially tasteless. Matt, a terrific server who is full of personality and pleasant conversation was kind enough to take it off the bill. We will definitely be back and strongly recommend Alligator Soul.
  38. johnc

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Ambiance and food were very good. Value on par with other "higher end" restaurant experiences in Savannah. Waiter was friendly and knowledgeable, but service (not food prep time) was slow. Took 10 minutes from seating for first contact and another five minutes before water placed on table. I know that timeframe is not an eternity, but seems like a long time when waiting. Perhaps the waiter had too many tables; restaurant was moderately busy the night of our visit. All that said, we will come back. Overall experience was very good.
  39. Jeffrey

    Coastal Georgia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alligator Soul is an upscale, classy restaurant with a varied menu that is a mix of classics and innovative dishes. The food and service are excellent. The ambience is sophisticated. We eat at Alligator Soul every time we visit Savannah.
  40. JenG

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Very cool vibe in basement setting with instruments on the wall. Amuse bouche set a tone of pampering, which was quickly replaced with feeling ignored. Took forever to place drink order, then even longer for cocktails to arrive (on a Thursday) Bread and entrees were outstanding. Server seemed annoyed at our request for fresh ground pepper for salad. She was simply not gracious, and her attitude left us feeling disappointed (and not ordering dessert) on a milestone birthday (which was not acknowledged)

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • 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
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Alligator Soul is rated 4.8 stars by 5900 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 36 times today
Google Map for Alligator Soul

114 Barnard Street, Savannah, GA 31401

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Broughton/State Located Downstairs Lower Level Under The US Postal Office.

  • Neighborhood

    Historic District - North

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Creole, Organic

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Public transit

    There is bus transportation within and without the city limits and the guest would need to contact the City of Savannah for bus routes and schedules.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Entertainment

    Overhead music, mostly blues, ie Buddy Guy, Etta James, BB King, John Lee Hooker with splashes of Johnny Cash, Allison Krauss, etc.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (912) 232-7899

  • Private party facilities

    We offer a private dining room that comfortable seats 14 guests with a minimum of 12 and a semi-private room that comfortable seats 28 guests with a minimum of 24. There is no room charge with a minimum guaranty. Anything less than the minimum will result in a room charge. For larger parties, we offer a four-course menu created by Alligator Soul and tweaked by the guest if they so choose. We can create table card tents with menu options as well as seating options if the guest chooses. We can help pair wine with the chosen menu. Alligator Soul is ALL about the guest!

  • Private party contact

    Maureen Craig: (912) 232-7899

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