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Boar's Head Grill and Tavern, Savannah, GA

Boar's Head Grill and Tavern

4.4
4.4
2425 Reviews
$30 and under
American
1 Lincoln St, Savannah, GA 31401

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Boar’s Head Grill & Tavern is the oldest continuously operating restaurant on Savannah’s Waterfront, offering spectacular views of the Savannah River. As a cherished landmark for over 60 years, we offer an incomparable dining experience where rich history, exceptional flavors, and southern hospitality seamlessly come together. We take great pride in offering the finest locally sourced seafood, hand cut steaks, and freshest ingredients to provide you a dining experience you’re sure to love. Relax and unwind with your favorite cocktails in our one-of-a-kind tavern, guarded securely by our trusty boar! Join us for lunch to try our signature soups and salads, or choose from our selection of sandwiches and coastal menu items. In the evening, we offer a refined dining experience and reservations are recommended. Freshly baked bread with house-whipped butter, hand-crafted dishes and homemade desserts are just a few reasons why this River Street staple is a favorite for locals and visitors.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Low Country
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef / Owner Philip Branan
  • Neighborhood
    Historic District - North
  • Cross street
    River Street
  • Parking details
    We are located on the corner of North Lincoln and River Street. There is street parking on Bay Street, River Street and North Lincoln. The closest parking garage is the Bryan Street garage on Abercorn and Bryan Street.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

What 2,425 people are saying

Boar's Head Grill and Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Savannah

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boar's Head Grill and Tavern offers a historic dining experience with "delicious food" and "amazing service." The shrimp and grits are particularly praised as "best shrimp and grits anywhere!!!" Guests appreciate the "beautiful ambiance," "friendly staff," and the riverside location, though some mention slow service and underwhelming dishes.

2,425 Reviews
  1. Peggy VIP

    Atlanta29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff were professional and helpful. I asked for several substitutions, and it was no problem. I got the salmon and substituted extra asparagus for the cheese grits and the asparagus was done perfectly - nice and warm but still crunchy and flavorful.

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  2. Blair VIP

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Strong smell of popcorn at the entrance which masked the smell of fantastic seafood courses. Wonderful service and food.
    Boar's Head Grill and TavernResponded 4 days ago
    Blair, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our seafood and service! We appreciate your feedback about the popcorn smell and will keep it in mind. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious dishes!

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  3. Glenn

    Charleston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was phenomenal and our waiter was excellent. Definitely a place I will return to next time here
    Boar's Head Grill and TavernResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the fantastic review, Glenn! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and received great service. Can’t wait to welcome you back on your next visit!

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  4. Mirella

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleasant, beautiful ambiance. Service courteous and knowledgeable, almost tourist-guide like. Food was good, especially shrimp and grits. Recommended.
    Boar's Head Grill and TavernResponded on April 14, 2025
    Thanks, Mirella! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the ambiance and found our service exceptional. The shrimp and grits are a fan favorite! We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience.

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  5. Fahim VIP

    Houston34 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered wine and salads among other things. It took the server a longer than usual time to serve us the wine (15 minutes). We were not served the salad at all (it should have been served before the entree) and when the server realized that, we told her it was a bit too late and we ended canceling it. It was not a good dinner experience. They could do much better!
    Boar's Head Grill and TavernResponded on April 14, 2025
    Fahim, we’re sorry to hear about your experience. Timely service is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. We’ll address this with our team to ensure improvements. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, as they help us enhance our dining experience.

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  6. Nancy VIP

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great find, excellent food and amazing staff. Will definitely be our go to
    Boar's Head Grill and TavernResponded on April 14, 2025
    Thank you, Nancy! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. Our team works hard to provide excellent food and service, and we can’t wait to welcome you back as your go-to spot!

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  7. Alyson

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing and the food delicious I would highly recommend it the atmosphere lovely
    Boar's Head Grill and TavernResponded on April 14, 2025
    Alyson, we're thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic experience! Thank you for your kind words about our server, food, and atmosphere. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great meal!

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  8. david

    Hawaii2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place on the river for a drink and wonderful meal!
    Boar's Head Grill and TavernResponded on April 14, 2025
    Thanks, David! We're thrilled you enjoyed your time with us by the river. Your kind words about the drinks and meal mean a lot. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience!

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  9. Karyn

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We eat here when we visit Savannah and this is the first time we have been disappointed. Due to poor kitchen management, it took way too long to get our meal and when it did finally arrive, it was lukewarm and barely seasoned. Hopefully, this time as an anomalous occurrence and not a sign of declining quality. Our server was wonderful, however.
    Boar's Head Grill and TavernResponded on April 9, 2025
    Karyn, thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear about the delays and temperature of your meal. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll address this with our team to ensure it doesn’t happen again. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your server's service!

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  10. Marilyn VIP

    Charlotte20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I was very disappointed as this was dinner for our anniversary. Caitlyn, our waitress, was very sweet and personable. However I ordered soup to start and the shrimp appetizer for my entree. The entrees came out almost immediately - no soup which I just canceled. My husband had Wahoo with potatoes and green beans. The vegetables were cold and he sent it back. Both of our dishes were just ok. And a personal issue for me, our water glasses were plastic. I really expect glass in a nice restaurant.
    Boar's Head Grill and TavernResponded on April 9, 2025
    Marilyn, thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear your anniversary dinner didn’t meet expectations. We appreciate your compliments about Caitlyn and will address the issues you faced with the food and water service. Your experience is important to us, and we hope to improve moving forward.

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FAQs

Boar's Head Grill and Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (912) 651-9660.

Boar's Head Grill and Tavern is rated 4.4 stars by 2425 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Coastal Georgia
  4. Savannah
  5. Historic District - North

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Boar's Head Grill and Tavern

1 Lincoln St, Savannah, GA 31401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    River Street
  • Neighborhood
    Historic District - North
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Low Country
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We are located on the corner of North Lincoln and River Street. There is street parking on Bay Street, River Street and North Lincoln. The closest parking garage is the Bryan Street garage on Abercorn and Bryan Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef / Owner Philip Branan
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine
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