The Pirates' House

4.3

7559 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

Jun 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 66 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: (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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Popular dishes

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 7,559 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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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Coastal Georgia
Kid-friendly
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Steph
Kansas City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Recommend lunch buffet, great food. Fun experience. Limited parking onsite.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cool history and food was so good!! Would definitely recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Waiter was awesome - welcoming, engaging & friendly
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
Friendly, welcoming staff, server was great. Food was good, not great.
PA
PianoA
Omaha
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
It’s the Pirate’s House, so you have to go, but keep your expectations of the food low. It is perfectly fine; but not great. Our service was very good. Of course, peaking at the house’s rooms was fun. Just keep your bar low for the food quality. It’s really not that great. Very nice and knowledgeable servers though.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Naples
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food2service4ambience5
Atmosphere was great and staff was very friendly. Food was mediocre at best. I expected the quality of food to be better for the prices.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal in a very historic venue. Service was on point.
LC
LoriC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience3
We returned to the Pirate House after several years to find it a bit run down. Our reservations were for an in between time - the buffet breaks down at 3, and the dinner menu starts at 4. Because of this the energy was low, and the food was ok. Not really worth the money.
JB
JessicaB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food1service4ambience3
Overpriced not enough food. Taste nasty. The shrimp and grits were disgusting . Mani Mahi dry.
JG
JenniferG
San Diego
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
Fun place. Food was good, service about the same. Definitely go for the experience. It's very unique.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place for the kids, with pirate hats and treasure. A lot of history to explore in the oldest building in Savannah. Some tall tales are explained by plaques on the walls. Might be some ghosts lurking about. Food and service was very good. Will be back.
N
Nomis
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
2.0
18 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food1service3ambience4
Kids found it novel for about 5 minutes ( menus were a hit )…the building is very cool. The food is somewhere between elemtary school cafeteria food and Applebees…everything felt contrived and low quality
JM
JoshuaM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
We made reservations ahead of time to ensure there would be no wait. The food was outstanding! I wish they offered a military discount.
FL
FoodLover8
Philadelphia
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Southern food, southern charm restaurant with good service.
KN
KelleyN
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was wonderful. Our waiter was great. It’s a family restaurant so if you want quiet this probably isn’t the restaurant for you but we loved it. Lots of atmosphere and I love the history of the place!
CO
CarolO
Milwaukee
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
We had to wait 30 minutes. I went back up to the desk as many people were being taken back before us. They for some reason had me on a waitlist even though I booked a reservation through open table. They did quickly rectify and seated us by a window. Tom was our waiter and he was excellent. Our food was delicious. I had the shrimp and grits and my husband had the filet mignon. The restaurant is apparently the oldest restaurant in Georgia.
SL
ShanaL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely amazing. Best food we had on our trip. And it's a really cool place just to look around. Definitely worth the money.
MO
MichelleO
West Virginia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best fried chicken in my life! You must go there!!!
y
yvonnem
Nashville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Loved the history and the food. If you like southern cooking, the buffet is the way to go…and it included a dessert.
SC
SuzelC
Hawaii
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experiences! Our Michael was kind attentive and just excellent! The food was wonderful from the she crab soup to the fried chicken but my favorite thing was the sweet potato cake with cream cheese frosting. We will definitely be back.
NR
NameRS
Charleston
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
The ribs and fried chicken were great, but the sides were okay. Our hostess and server had no personality, so we felt rushed. Very cool place to see though! It would be worth seeing at least for the fun and informative history.
TR
TrixieR
Jacksonville
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the service was exceptional!
RM
RhondaM
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our group was very impressed with the food and the service we received. I’ll definitely return and recommend The Pirates’ House to others.
K
Kitcat
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My filet mignon was excellent and my husband’s pecan chicken he said was delicious! Our waiter was very friendly and personable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience! Had a great waitress. Highly recommend.
RL
RyannL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Business lunch with 6 coworkers. Several got the lunch buffet and loved it. The rest of us ordered from the lunch menu (burger, chicken tenders, shrimp parmesan & reuben) and all enjoyed our food. Good service. Would go again.
DR
DonR
Phoenix
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere. The waiter was excellent and food good. Great shrimp and grits.
PO
PaulO
Baltimore
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Rushed service out-of the kitchen do not go if you want a relaxing meal. Felt like a diner.
J
Jen34
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pecan fried chicken is the best! The skull crusher is a great drink, but I think they've changed the recipe a bit. This is out 3rd time visiting, and we'd visit again!
MT
MichelleT
Tahoe
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Everyone should go to this place at least once - very interesting and rich in history. The food was good … I had the shrimp and grits and it was okay; I think if I were to return, I’d try something different. Our server was excellent!
NE
NickE
Coastal Georgia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite place to eat in Savannah. The food is true low country deliciousness. The ambience is overwhelmingly historic and the service is five star. Our server Teddy is top notch!
PP
PollyP
Denver
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Very cool building. Food was excellent and good value. Service a little slow but she was very nice. They were busy. A little noisy and we were right under air conditioning vent, was pretty chilly
CH
CherryH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience2
The food was okay, not what I was expecting. The chocolate cake tasted stale and for $10 I was not impressed. Very crowded and noisy. No ambiance like I'd read about. Regretfully won't return.
FR
FrankR
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
Buffet was not worth the price. Wish we had ordered from the menu instead. Would recommend only for the history not for the meal.
HF
HeidiF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
We had an excellent meal, wonderful service and ambiance! The History of the building is fascinating! They have a parking lot too (bonus in Savannah where parking spots are difficult to find!)
A
Arat
Philadelphia
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience1
Crab soup and biscuits was very good, but crabcake tasty funny (spoiled?). Place lacked cleanliness. Waitress unfriendly.
V
Verog
Jacksonville
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very good meal, great atmosphere
B
Bernie10625
Los Angeles
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Kann man machen, auch wenn es sehr touristisch ist
KS
KimberlyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, food and service. History of the building was very cool. Would highly recommend.
T
Trish
Naples
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Great service, food was in line with prices. Unfortunately, dinner came out 5 seconds after the first sip of our drinks. Bill was presented without even asking us if we wanted dessert.

Safety precautions

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

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Pirates' House is rated 4.3 stars by 7559 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

Jun 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 66 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: (912) 233-2225

The Pirates' House

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

35 Savannah Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

The Best Cheap Eats in Savannah

She Crab Soup

Filet Mignon

Savannah Crab Dip

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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