The Pirates' House

4.3

7346 Reviews

$30 and under

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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

Mar 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 83 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
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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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 7,346 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
My husband and I had blackened snapper and the tilapia stuffed with crab. Both were prepared well and had amazing flavors
JG
JackieG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Loved the atmosphere. Quick food service. Will be back!
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Lapcstam
Salt Lake City
33 reviews
vip
1.0
33 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall1food2service1ambience2
A tourist trap to avoid. Our entries arrived less than 5 minutes after our salads…. No spacing between courses of mediocre food. Service was inattentive and bordering on rude. Lots of great restaurants in Savannah, so no need to waste time and money on this one.
SY
StephY
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was very yummy. Good ambience. Good service. The rolls were sooo good. Love the history.
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Quilts
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience3
Was disappointed that the pirates were not the waiters. Was told they only serve on weekends. Three of us , who love shrimp and grits, and have eaten them at many restaurants were disappointed in taste of the ones there. Presentation was very nice. She crab soup was the best.
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hoopster
New Orleans
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Great food. Building with a lot of history.
NS
NicholeS
Jacksonville
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always great food and great service. Their pecan chicken is amazing. Today we tried the lunch buffet for the first time. It was a good price and had great southern food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quick trip to Savannah for a few days. Our waiter was Daunte and he was a great conversationalist as well as giving suggestions what to see and do. Our tea was never less than half full before he was back with more. The buffet was delicious with something for everyone. The fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes and squash casserole is just like eating at grandma’s house. Bread pudding to finish off your meal and you’ll be rolling out like a fat tick.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The honey barbecue chicken was delicious. The waitress recommended we split it and the portion was perfect
HC
HowardClan
Charlotte
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Honey Pecan Chicken was delicious, the skin was crunchy and the honey syrup was not very sweet. Paired with mashed sweet potatoes and mixed vegetables.
KP
KristianP
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great restaurant amazing service, but definitely a little slow if you go on a weekend be prepared to wait. Definitely worth making reservations
TC
TCarter
Coastal Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came here for my husband’s birthday and we both ordered the lunch buffet. Everything was greasy and flavorful southern home style cooking. Yum!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food3service1ambience1
It was boring. No action and server was slow and inattentive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic. A must go! Great service and even better food. History of the building is fascinating. It’s pirate-ey but not like Disney pirate-ey, which I liked.
PW
PollyWolly
Orlando
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food1service5ambience4
On Feb 17th St Pattys Day had lunch. My husband And I were disappointed with the food. The service was very good Ali H. Was at our table several times to make sure everything was going well and if there was anything else we needed. We have eaten at the Pirates house before and the food was good, not great but good. There are so many restaurants in Savannah sadly the next trip will not include The Pirates House
JD
JulieD
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the moment we walked in the service and care we received was courteous and efficient. The okra gumbo and crab bisque were amazing!
JM
JohnM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic in every way. Excellent service, great atmosphere, super delicious food. We all LOVED the Pirates House restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food! Wish we would have gotten more history from our waiter though.
JQ
JackieQ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for lunch buffet and it did not disappoint! All the southern fare faves, everything was delicious. Host to table was fantastic! Many compliments to our server Kim who was phenomenal and went above and beyond in hospitality for our family. Even the cashier in the Gift Shop did an excellent job! I could’ve bought one of every shirt. Will be back when back in the area!
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Nufy
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Buffet could use a few items, but ones offered were very good. Convenient for parking and hop on / hop off tour bus stop.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Cool building, but food was just okay
RC
RhondaC
Tampa
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The service and food was amazing for dinner. The server was knowledgeable and attentive and the food was amazing. The bartender however was very rude and tried to give me a beer that was in the cooler opened. When I asked for an unopened beer she was extremely rude. But besides that unpleasant experience the rest of the night was fantastic!
CL
ChrisL
Richmond
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent, best collard greens I’ve eaten in a very long time! Michael was a superb waiter!
JM
JohnM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience2
The service ans food were great, but we were seated next to a table of 6 and one person was very loud, using foul language and we didn't enjoy our experience until after they left. We were already eating our entrees.
DC
DonC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Overall a great experience! My burger was overcooked a bit, but still good. If I find myself back in Savannah, I will definitely eat here again.
JH
JacquelineH
Orlando
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
The food was ok. Kinda pricy and small menu. Could have been more pirate themed.
LF
LivelyFL
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience3
Very cool history and ambiance. However you get the feeling that the staff doesn't want to be there, as well, the shrimp wasn't cleaned as well as it could have been, the black digestive tract was still present.
KT
KimT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my second visit and I was just as impressed as the first visit. The food is amazing and the service is exceptional. Everyone was very friendly which lent to the great southern hospitality. I will definitely return.
S
Sienna
Raleigh
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very nice meal at The Pirates' House in Savannah. Portions were quite large and the food was very good. Our service was excellent and I feel terrible that I cannot remember our server's name, but she was extremely attentive and kept everyone in multiple rooms happy.
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Jack
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience4
I have been a patron of The Pirates House for many years. I was very disappointed with the limited selection on your current menu. We wanted scallops and shrimp but were told you could not get scallops. I found this odd since we were able to get scallops at another restaurant. So we both ordered the grilled shrimp and crab cake. The vegetables were cold and the shrimp were over cooked.
BS
BillS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
It was very busy because it was the weekend before St Patrick's Day and there were a lot of things going on in town. I made a reservation but we were early, I checked in and was told that they would text me when a table was available. We got our table about 45 minutes prior to our reservation. Even though they were busy the service was great. Our server was running around like crazy but we were well taken care of. The food was good but not great, it was all a little bland for our tastes. I ordered the blackened snapper for $19 and it was not blackened at all, in fact, it seemed to have very little seasoning. The cream sauce with lump crab was good but the grits below it were very dry and firm. My wife got the Chicken Gumbo with shrimp and it was also very bland. Gumbo should be full of spice and have a little kick to it. It was in a fun location, the old house is beautiful and the kids had fun but I probably wouldn't go back.
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np4gp
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Miss Kim was awesome!! She was one of the best parts of our lunch with her suggestions, crazy hustle, pleasant demeanor and attentiveness. The food was really good too. The fried chicken is some of the best I've had, only made better with some pecan sauce she brought us to go with it. My family's only gripe was that my son wanted more shrimp because it was so good on his shrimp and grits :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
We had a great time, the waiter was phenomenal! Definitely will return again
DB
DannyB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience2
We were very disappointed. We wanted to go there because of the Trip Advisor rating and being able to see at least the entrance of the old tunnels. As it turned out, only specific tour companies have any access to even the tunnel entrances. I had ordered the Philly Cheese-steak with the homemade potato chips. I got french fries instead. The waiter refilled my glass of Coke with iced tea. He seemed very full of himself.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience start to finish. Our sever, Eric, was amazing! He explained the menu thoroughly, but quickly. He was very attentive and responsive to our requests. The food was delicious and the bill was reasonable for what The Pirates House is, a well respected and popular, consistent dining experience in a tourist town.
SB
SaraB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Historical dinner in such a well preserved building. Food was not the MOST amazing, but good food for experience.
CL
ClaudiaL
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place to eat with so much history! Recommend to anyone visiting Savannah!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome service, Rebecca was knowledgeable about the history. So rich in history, was able to explore the building after dinner! Food was great! This is a must when coming to Savannah.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
15 reviews
vip
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience5
The place is iconic. If it wasn’t we would have given it a one. Our food…all of it was cold. We ordered fried shrimp and the coating was soggy and cold. Our appetizer calamari was really good flavor but Luke warm at best. Service was okay but not great. I wouldn’t go back but because of its history you probably want to see it once. By the way in the gift shop the t-shirts are outrageously priced. Some are $40.
B
Bitsy
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tasty food and excellent service from our server Michael.

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 7346 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

Mar 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 83 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
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

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

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Shrimp

She Crab Soup

Fried Green Tomato BLT

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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