SavannahBlue

4.4 (3311)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

1431 Times Square, Detroit, MI 48226

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SavannahBlue

4.4

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

Detroit

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

SavannahBlue is restaurant and bar driven by southern flavors presented with Detroit style. Located in Downtown Detroit, SavannahBlue's ambience blends urban eclectic and chic supported by a rich and soulful soundtrack (the Sounds of SavannahBlue) in the background. SavannahBlue's food is Contemporary Northern Soul. It is freshly prepared and pays tribute to our southern roots. The cocktails are tasty and made with fresh ingredients. SavannahBlue embraces diversity, creativity and superior customer service.…hospitality is our special sauce!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, American, Southern
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(313) 926-0783
Website
http://savannahbluedetroit.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Host your private corporate event, milestone celebration, or full restaurant buyout in the heart of downtown Detroit. SavannahBlue offers an exclusive, sophisticated atmosphere featuring refined Detroit-style cuisine and warm hospitality on our closed days.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1431 Times Square, Detroit, MI 48226
Neighborhood
Detroit
Cross street
Grand River Ave.
Parking details
Valet, street, public parking lots surrounding the building.
Public transit
People Mover station at corner of block.
Entertainment
Piano, lively background music
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

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Maple Glazed Yams$9.00
scratch-made yams with a spiced maple butter glaze
- Side$9.00
- Shareable$15.00
Collard Greens$9.00
slow-simmered, freshly cut collard greens, smoked turkey tail
- Side$9.00
- Shareable$15.00
Mac N' Cheese$15.00
creamy blend of milk, cheddar cheese, parmesan, noodles and spices served in a shareable hot skillet
Basket of Cornbread$5.00
five sb scratch-made cornbread muffins in a basket
Side Kale Caesar Salad$7.00
Corn Brussel Slaw$7.00
Cheddar Risotto$7.00
Parmesan Grits$7.00
Fries$7.00
french, truffle parm, sweet potato

à La Carte

Catfish$12.00
one large cornmeal-dredged fried catfish fillet
Savannahblue Fried Chicken$10.00
one flour-battered fried chicken breast fillet
Chicken Sandwich$18.00
fried or grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, cajun honey mustard, toasted brioche bun
The 1431 Burger$24.00
short rib & brisket blend burger, cheddar cheese, red pepper onion relish, boston lettuce, fried pickled green tomato, smokey garlic aioli, toasted brioche bun with fries

Appetizers

Dark Maple Jerk Wings$19.00
fried wings tossed in a dark maple jerk bbq sauce, scallions. choice of mild or spicy
Dry-Rub Wings$18.00
chicken wings, smokey housed rub, bbq molasses sauce
Lump Crab Cake$25.00
maryland spiced crab cake, warm roasted corn brussel slaw, grilled lemon, cajun remoulade
Georgian Hummus$16.00
black-eyed pea puree, olive oil, crispy black-eyed peas, pomegranate arils, flatbread
Warm Crab Dip$22.00
crab fondue, franks hot sauce, parmesan, cream cheese, panko, fried wontons
Catfish Fritters$16.00
cornmeal-dredged catfish, cajun remoulade

Entrées

Whole Red Snapper$52.00
whole red snapper drizzled with cajun honey mustard served over red arborio rice, white wine, tomato broth, beef cajun sausage
- Entree$52.00
- a la carte$43.00
Times Square Lamb$45.00
four seared lamb chops, candied yam puree, rich herbed butter sauce, wine reduction, crispy spinach
Blackened Salmon$32.00
blackened salmon, spinach, blistered cherry tomatoes in a rich cajun cream sauce
Shrimp and Grits$35.00
parmesan grits topped w/ cajun spiced shrimp, beef andouille, cremini mushroom, blistered tomato
Catfish Plate$31.00
two-cornmeal dredged fried catfish fillets served w/collard greens, candied sweet potatoes
Savannahblue Fried Chicken$29.00
flour-battered chicken breast served w/smoked turkey collard greens, candied sweet potatoes
Braised Oxtail$47.00
red wine braised oxtail served over cheddar risotto garnished w/ haricots verts & crispy root vegetables

Sweets

Vanilla Crème Brûlée$13.00
classic vanilla custard, carmelized sugar crust
Golden Raisin Bread Pudding$14.00
brioche bread pudding, golden raisins, brandy, butter, cream, brown sugar, chopped walnuts,caramel
Chocolate Chip Skillet$11.00
served w/ vanilla ice cream

Reviews

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4.4

(3311)

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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SavannahBlue offers a "great atmosphere" perfect for dates, with "fantastic food and service". While some noted inconsistency in service and noise levels, others praised the "excellent vibe" and "strong drinks". The oxtail and fried catfish are popular dishes. A few reviews mentioned automatic gratuity, so be mindful to check your bill.

3,311 Reviews

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Jai
Dallas3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Besides not having the entree of choice (Red Snapper) the experience was good.
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Steve Gold
Detroit6 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We’ve been to Savannah Blue several times and have always enjoyed our experiences, which made this visit particularly disappointing. The service was definitely lacking. I’m not sure if they were short-staffed or just having an off night, but it wasn’t what we’ve come to expect. The music was so incredibly loud that we couldn’t even hear each other from two feet away. We had to ask multiple times for it to be turned down, which really took away from the dining experience. The food, for the most part, was very good. However, one order of short ribs had to be sent back because it arrived lukewarm, if not cold. The macaroni and cheese was also disappointing compared to previous visits. The sauce seemed like it had broken, and it just wasn’t the rich, creamy dish we remembered. And one last thing worth mentioning: the automatic gratuity. While I understand restaurants may have this policy, it should be clearly communicated to guests. We weren’t informed that gratuity had already been added to our bill. Thankfully, we remembered to check and caught it before leaving an additional tip on the receipt. Guests shouldn’t have to discover that on their own. Overall, Savannah Blue has always been a place we’ve enjoyed, and I know they’re capable of delivering a much better experience. Unfortunately, this visit fell short of the standard they’ve set in the past. When you’re paying for a nice night out, you expect good food, attentive service, and an atmosphere where you can actually enjoy the company you’re with. Hopefully, this was just an off night and not the new normal.
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Kimberly
Detroit5 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 24, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Request not to be seated next to service door. It became a hazard with staff when I wanted to be seated somewhere else.
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Catherine
Detroit1 review
4.0
Dined on October 18, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Employees were very friendly and welcoming. Food was okay. I ordered Fried Chicken that came with two sides. I added mac n cheese and corn bread muffins. Chicken was okay. Batter wasn't crispy and it wasn't hot. Yams were very basic. They didn't have a glaze. The greens could've used more flavoring as well. The mac n cheese came out very hot but was on the dry side and lacked flavor. Although I gave my dinner a three my overall experience was good. I will return in the future.
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Brooklynn
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined on October 18, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had an amazing experience. We booked a table for 2, Makayla* was our waitress she was very nice, bubbly personality, and funny. Checked on us periodically and as a server myself it was a great experience. Food was great, I do have a gripe with the chicken batter being sweet however everything else was amazing. Will come back!
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Margaret
Detroit2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s a hit every time I’ve been several times and I’ve never had a complaint
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Danita
Detroit3 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 16, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We were seated by an unfriendly hostess and sat for 20 minutes why wait staff looked at us and did not engage, we had a show to attend so naturally we wanted to have someone acknowledge us. Finally after the 20 minute wait with no water or anything my friend spoke up. The waiter comes from the opposite side by the bar and apologized however we were starved, and thirsty. I will never return.
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Jess
Detroit2 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 4, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Seemed like it was just one server, she was great but it took her awhile to take care of us due to the amount of tables she had or however she was running the floor. Food was great. Service was just a bit slow, greeting us, refilling the water, checking in on us. Besides that food was great, ambience was okay. Back of the restaurant near the window & expo window or wall (black curtain) it was a bit noisey in this area, seating was a lil cramped with guests sitting on the same side of the booth with the couch. Host pushed the tables around but still felt a bit uncomfortable with how the other guests took up the booth space. Would come back for the oxtail any day!
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Gary
Detroit2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 3, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Live this place. Great staff, atmosphere excellent. Great for a date night or a solo meal.
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Anya
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined on September 26, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waiter Reynier was great! Food was perfect drinks nice will be back again!
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