Alligator Soul Restaurant

Alligator Soul Restaurant – A Special Experience 🌟 The moment we walked in, it felt like entering a cozy cave—quiet, unique, and full of character. The atmosphere was relaxing and peaceful, perfect for a memorable evening. We tried the candied alligator, wild boar, and beanie dish—all delicious and full of flavor. Each plate had its own special touch, beautifully prepared and satisfying. For dessert, we enjoyed a warm beignet with chicory ice cream. The mix of sweet and slightly bitter made a perfect ending. ✨ The service was outstanding—friendly, calm, and attentive. Alligator Soul is a hidden treasure in Savannah. We’ll definitely come back!

It's not very often I give a restaurant a solid 5... But this was really an excellent experience. Stopped in Savannah just for one night and found this on Google maps - the reviews seem to indicate it was something special and I'm delighted that it was so good. The sweet crispy alligator bites were exceptional... I would really recommend getting the appetizer platter for a selection of lots of different tastes. We enjoyed the mac and cheese and elk with duck fried potato chips (or French fries as you Americans say). They were one of the crispiest and best tasting things I've put in my mouth. No rude puns intended. Finish off with an espresso Martini you won't be disappointed. The service was just the right side of attentiveness without being too intrusive. Excellent !!! 👍

Came here on a Saturday night around 5:30 PM, the bread that they serve you was absolutely phenomenal. Ordered the fries and it was a huge portion definitely enough for at least three people to snack on. The ambience is super low lit and moody. Super unique menu items, definitely would like to come back and try other things.

To cap off our 10th wedding anniversary celebration in Savannah, we indulged in a dinner at Alligator Soul—and it exceeded every expectation we had. From the moment we made reservations, the attention to detail was outstanding. They asked about dietary restrictions in advance, and when we checked in, the hosts congratulated us on our anniversary and even left a thoughtful card at our table. The atmosphere was perfect—chill, classy, and inviting, with soft lighting and elegant décor. Our server, Pablo, was beyond exceptional. Not only did the menu have plenty of clearly marked gluten-free options, but Pablo also assured us that many dishes could be modified to accommodate my wife’s needs. We started with the Mushroom Salad, a beautifully balanced dish with greens, Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, and crispy carrot chips—large enough to share and absolutely delicious. For the main course, my wife had the Alligator Crab Cakes, which she thoroughly enjoyed, while I opted for the Wild Game Specialty of the night: Bison Ribeye. It was cooked to perfection, and the chimichurri sauce elevated it to the best steak dish I’ve ever had. Paired with crispy fries and greens, it was next-level. To finish, we shared a gluten-free chocolate torte that was the perfect sweet ending to an unforgettable meal. The service was impeccable—attentive yet never intrusive—and the entire staff was knowledgeable and welcoming. Alligator Soul made our anniversary dinner truly special, and we will absolutely be returning. I can’t recommend it enough!

My husband and I travel often and our favorite thing to do is eat and drink through our trips. Let me tell you, Alligator soul is one of our favorite culinary experiences of any trip so far! We dined with our 9 month old, which at first felt a little intimidating since the restaurant is so nice and chill but it went so well! We were sat in a nice quiet corner, the decor and ambiance is very cool and calming. The host and our waitress were very kind, accommodating and knowledgeable. Our waitress was enthusiastic and passionate about the food, which is so good for them but also made us so excited to try things we may not have. The meal started with a complimentary stuffed pepedew pepper to awaken are pallets and it was soo delicious! The homemade bread and butter was even unique and special. We ordered the crispy alligator appetizer, being from Florida we’ve had quite a bit of fried gator but this was THE BEST gator ever!! Alligator Soul definitely lives up to the name! We both ordered specials for our dinner entrees, my husband got the fish special and it was Covina that night and I got the game special which was Elk. It was all AMAZING! The sides and the sauces in everything were so complimentary and perfect. These meals were so well rounded in flavor, hitting every tastebud. We were truly impressed! The wine and beer was also just what we needed to complete the meals and the experience. We won’t stop talking about this place for awhile! Definitely make a reservation here for your next trip or special occasion, worth every penny!

I have nothing bad to say about this place it was a 10/10. We came early prior to our reservation and sat at the bar while our table got ready. The bartenders were super attentive & recommended me a drink based on what I told them I liked because I didn't know what most of the cocktails were. The Hurricane soul was a 10/10. When our table was ready the hostess came and got us from the bar and led us to our table. We were greeted with a very sweet card congratulating us on our anniversary on our table. Our server Angel was very knowledgeable and was very attentive when we were seated & checked in with us at all the perfect times. We ordered our appetizers. We each got one because we wanted different things (also the photos people posted online made the dishes look small). I ordered the bone marrow was out of this world mushrooms mmmhm. I heard they grow some there. It was amazing my husband ordered the alligator he said it was good. He first brought us a bite of a stuffed pepper that was amazing!!! Then they brought focaccia bread for both us with devine garlic butter & the bread felt freshly baked. We then ordered our main meal, I ordered the Deviled Crab and took a few bites and was stuffed by all the previous things I aite. My husband ordered the duck and said is was really good quarter legs (no breast meat). Good portion. (Husband also got the Mac and cheese but didn't make it to it, was to go). I asked our waiter for a to go box and they boxed them up. 10/10 place. This isn't a chain restaurant so don't expect to have your order out in a few mins. Don't go in hangry. They put lots of love in each dish and it shows & it's worth the wait & there is a wait. Truly go for the love of food and atmosphere. I truly felt like the staff took pride in thier work from host, bartenders, and the chefs & waiter ♥️ The care to details goes a long way starting from the moment you open the door and walk in. This place is it. I also thought they had my cutlery 🤣😆 Close. Same steel but different brand. Anyways good stuff. Quality 🤌🏻 Tips- -Make a reservation. -Don't show up starving expecting food orders thrown out in a few mins. This place brings the dishes out with love and care and it shows ♥️ -There is paid parking around this block & download the park savannah app to pay to park or use the machines on the corners. Also there is a parking garage on Whittaker St. -They are sweet to ask everyone if there is an allergy to somthing. We don't but thought it was very thoughtful. This place is it!! It isn't a slam your order out, but a very upscale place. Also I was planing and dressing way up but it was raining cats n dogs the whole day and wore a cute top and jeans & was still treated with the utmost respect. But this place is more of a dress 👗 & heels place if weather permits. The hostess looked better than me xoxo

My fiancée and I came for dinner. We were seated at the bar. The bartenders and wait staffer were great. They guided me through some amazing sounding specials. We settled on some wonderful seafood and a couple of cocktails. The vibes felt very intimate and luxurious. After the main courses, we had an after dinner glass of wine and the most amazing banana cheesecake. 10/10 will be back next time we are In Savannah.

We saved the best restaurant for our last night in Savannah! Everything was superb from the apps to dinner and dessert ! We shared the candies alligator , wild boar and peanut butter pie ! Amanda’s was our waitress and was fabulous!

Staff was very hospitable and friendly throughout the experience. The atmosphere was very warm, relaxing and clean. The dining area is dimly lit, creating a very mystical vibe and elegant vibe. The food itself was absolutely amazing. For appetizers we had the Bone Marrow and Crispy Alligator, both were astonishingly delicious. For the main course I was fortunate to try the Duck and Deviled Crab, both were amazing and portioned perfectly. I actually wasn't even able to finish all of my food because I was full and didn't want to overdo it. I don't understand why people are saying the portion sizes are too small, I found the portion sizes to be more than enough for me. And we even split 2 appetizers between 4 people. Finally, the price. I honestly expected it to be much more expensive than it was. Between four people, we had four main courses, two appetizers, and four cocktails. I believe the bill was just under $600, not including tip. Which, to be was about what I was expecting to pay for a higher end restaurant. The experience was well worth it for me. I would highly, highly recommend Alligator Soul to anyone visiting Savannah who wants a nice dinner that fits the local culture and cuisine expectations.

This place was Amazing!!!! We enjoyed the ambience and the staff was incredible. The food was out of this world.

We were able to snag a same day dinner reservation for Saturday night. My husband was interested in trying it out because of the unique meats on the menu. This place did not disappoint. It was the best dinner we had during our short weekend trip to Savannah. Our server Hannah was excellent. Attentive but not bothersome and she explained all the specials in such detail that we had to get them. My husband got the elk special and I chose the lionfish special. Both were delicious! We chose the bone marrow and the alligator bites for our apps. And for dessert, we had the beignets. Everything was excellent. For the non- drinkers, they also had mocktails available. The restaurant itself was located in the lower level or basement of the building. It was relatively quiet so you can easily have a dinner conversation. Highly recommend this place if you're an adventurous eater and you are open to other types of proteins besides the usual.

A Savannah must! My friends and I drug our feet on dinner reservations, and stopped here on a whim. Somehow, we scored four seats at the bar together. Everything from drinks, to food, absolutely fantastic. Our two bartenders were fantastic, they made our dining experience to notch. The ambiance is lovely, located in a basement gives this restaurant a very romantic/exclusive vibe. Low lit, candles, southern food in the air.. yes! My gumbo was very good. Perfectly flavored, and a generous portion size as well. Make reservations, check this place out!

We went last night for my friends birthday and had a wonderful time. All of the servers and weight staff were amazing. We snagged a last-minute reservation and we're very happy with it. It is very quiet and nice inside. We had the charcuterie board, the elk, the bison, short rib, and the peach turnover and all were wonderful. Our servers were very knowledgeable and explain explaining everything we can't wait to go back.

This is one of my favorite places to eat in Savannah! The food and service is hands down some of the best my husband and I have experienced! My husband made a reservation tonight ( the night before Valentine's Day ) and we enjoyed an appetizer of a salad with yogurt and goat cheese, Plus their signature grits croutons ! This dish was out of this world but the croutons them selves are amazing!! Our main dishes were duck and elk , we were both overjoyed with our main dishes. We finished the night with a desert each, I had beniet with coffee ice cream and my husband had banana cheese cake. We can not sing the praises of the chef enough! The only advice I would give is to come with an open mind , the dishes are not main stream they are just DELICIOUS; and don't expect it to be cheap! HIGHLY RECOMMEND GOD BLESS

Went here on our honeymoon at the recommendation of a friend who called this his "favorite restaurant in the world" and it truly was a great experience overall! Walking down the stairs we were greeted by the staff (we were the first reservation of the night so the whole crew was ready) who showed us to our table in this beautifully decorated subterranean restaurant. They put us at a two top a little further away which gave us a romantic setting for dinner. Starting with the drinks we got the bumblebee and the butterfly and an old fashioned which were both better than we could have hoped for. With our dinner we got a wine that was called "Love(R)" which was appropriate and we couldn't pass that up (good rose, Syrah grapes light and tasty). After dinner we had a limoncello and what my wife called "possibly the best espresso martini ever" (she's had a lot so maybe!) which were both good. Before we even ordered we were given an amuse-bouche of a tostada with a creamy sauce on it which really set the tone for the dinner. For an appetizer we got the gator bites (duh) which were cooked great and tasty! For dinner we got both the game special and the fish of the day. The elk tenderloin was impressively cooked. The seasoning and the meat were just in complete harmony. The redfish over grits was tasty too, perfectly cooked with a crispy outside and tender flaky inside. The sides also were impressive be it the carrot or the grits everything just popped with flavor. Now to talk about the service. As I said this was our honeymoon and we set it up that way on OpenTable, the staff had a congratulatory card for us upon arrival and was top tier from the moment we walked in. Our server was polite and knowledgeable while being witty and making our evening extra special. Overall I absolutely recommend this place for a special occasion. It's a little bit pricey but everything was done extremely well and it was as worth it in my opinion. They really put the soul in soul food and made the first day of our honeymoon very special

Absolutely amazing!!! Our first night in Savannah we came here (an unexpected reservation, we arrived a day early) and are SO glad!! Amazing service, ambiance, and food. Seated immediately for an 8:30 res. We had delicious bread to start (keep this in mind when ordering, you WILL eat it all), followed by two cups of gumbo (SOOOOOO good, shrimp, fried green tomato, frog legs, and probably more that I can't remember now), mushroom salad, and the board with-- literally the best alligator in my life (candied), hummus with black ants (only tasted like garlic, really), rabbit and python sausage (gamey but so yummy!), and cheese, olives, artichoke, and honey. So amazing!!! We ended by splitting the alligator, crawfish, crab cake. Also amazing and full of each meat and so much flavor, but we were so full from the appetizers. All were amazing, but we would next time get the gumbo mainly because it was incredible!

The best crab cakes I ever had. Alligator soul is an amazing spot! We had the alligator crab cakes and the wild game specialty, which was elk. The crab cakes, which I wish I photographed, were unbelievable. They mixed together alligator and local Georgia crab and it was unlike anything I ever had. Creamy, crabby, and a little spicey. Unreal. The elk was very well cooked and worth getting if you love wild game, which I do, but nowhere near as show stopping as those crab cakes. Really cool location and interior. Just a couple blocks south of Broughton St, the entrance is a little stairway along the sidewalk leading underground. You walk down into a dimly lit cavernous interior that fits the theme of alligator perfectly. The only thing I did not like was my drink: a spin on a vieux carre, which had duck fat in it. Our waiter described the duck fat as subtle and flavorful. It was not subtle - the drink had a velvety, almost slimey, texture and the taste of melted fat overwhelmed the entire drink and made it pretty gross. They remade it for me without the duck fat, and it was delicious. Excellent service, and even better food. I can't wait to have those crab cakes again!

Absolutely love this place. We we g for my birthday in October and came back for Father's Day. Drinks are very well made and food is even better. Mac and cheese was wild boar and it was incredible. So was the fish dish. Can't wait to go back next time we're there

Our server was Hannah. She is great at her job and really made the evening very comfortable. This was a business meal and everyone really enjoyed themselves.

Such a great experience. I found this place online and I am so glad we went. The service was outstanding and the atmosphere was incredible!!! The server recommended a few entrees and appetizers. So good

Starters & appetizers were great, entree left a lot to be desired. Mushroom salad was so yummy. Loved loved the baked Brie. Bone Marrow had no flavor and the cracker provided did not go well. The shrimp & grits were bland. The gumbo was too heavy on the cumin (which I love in very ethnic foods) but literally overpowered everything else in the dish. The fish special just wasn't good. Service was great & our server was a hoot. Atmosphere felt like a speakeasy. Came in with high hopes for our first meal in Savannah, left disappointed. Don't get the specials.

A lovely dinner spot in Savannah. A steep staircase to get into the restaurant. Our server was really friendly and attentive. The prices are pretty steep for the portion but we enjoyed the food. We had the bison steak which was $70. Tasty but expensive. A nice wine list and cocktail menu.

Xlnt bar creations. Fine food, great service. Negative is the dark basement facility.

We were really looking forward to dining at Alligator Soul, but unfortunately, the experience fell flat across the board. The food was just OK--nowhere near the caliber you'd expect for the price point. The mushroom salad in particular should really be renamed the Wilted Mushroom Salad. At $22, it was underwhelming, lacking both in portion and flavor. We also ordered the Deviled Crab entree which is supposed to have alligator in it, but you'll need to look hard to actually find the alligator in it. For a place that brands itself around unique Southern fare, the execution just wasn't there. To top things off, one of our first interactions was being asked to remove a hat--which we were fine with, but there's no dress code posted anywhere online or at the entrance. It set an unnecessarily rigid tone for the evening and came off a little pretentious. The Old Fashioned was oddly spicy--an unexpected twist that didn't really work--and the complimentary focaccia bread, while served hot, had a sneaky kick to it as well. Pro tip: eat it from the bottom up if you want to avoid a fiery first bite. Overall, the ambiance was nice, but the combination of uneven food, confusing expectations, and a generally underwhelming experience left us disappointed. We won't be back.

I came here for my husband's birthday over the winter and have been hanging on to this review! I made a reservation on Open Table a few weeks in advance. It was a late seating, 9 pm, and I kept meaning to call to check for an earlier time but kept forgetting. Thankfully I was able to get an earlier time a week before, at 6:30 pm. We arrived on time and our table was ready. To our surprise, the dining room was empty. Table started coming in after 7 pm and by the time we left after 8 pm, the restaurant was full. It seemed like most of the entrees were specials or seasonal. I ordered the fish entree and he ordered the game entree which was venison. Of course we had to taste the alligator fritters and they were similar to a fried crab cake. For dessert, we enjoyed the peanut butter pie and wow was it delicious. I can taste the richness on my tongue thinking about it. Before we left, they gave us another sweet treat to go in the logo'd box as a birthday gift for my husband. I have a feeling we will be back every year!

Outstanding meal!!! Great ambiance, amazing food, and absolutely perfect service!!! Angel, our waiter, was so personable, explaining foods, making appropriate conversation, and managed foods and drinks so well. Love this restaurant! Started with crispy alligator, then had bison short ribs and the duck, all incredibly tasty!

This place can be missed while walking down the street. Super cool to see the alligator sign and then walk down the stairs ... makes you feel like you are entering a speak Easy. The ambience was dark and romantic/ cool. The service was great. The food was beyond what we expected! The chef sent out a SINGLE potato chip to get our palates started and I promise it was the BEST potato chip I ever had lol. We then had the bread and oh my !! It was soooo soft !! The butter that accompanied it was sweet with a little kick and absolutely delicious. We ordered the gator bites to say we tried and gator. It was good but I am not a fan of the gator meat texture. The berry salad was PERFECTION! After the salad we got the triple tale fish dish which was one of the specials and I typically don't eat the skin on the fish but the way this one was cooked I devoured it lol. For dessert we tried the beignets but they were underwhelming. Highly recommended this place for work, date or just for fun!

What an incredible meal had here!! My husband and I were in town for our 3rd wedding anniversary and he wanted to find an upscale southern restaurant to celebrate the day of, and after some research - we landed on Alligator Soul... and wow! I'm glad we did!! Upon walking in (downstairs from the main street which was pretty neat) we were seated right away (with a reservation) and the atmosphere felt very intimate and welcoming! Our server, who I sadly can't remember his name (so sorry) was incredibly nice and attentive, he made really great recommendations and made our entire meal super enjoyable! (We were there on March 27th at 7:30 p.m.) They started us off with an amuse-bouche, which was obviously small but full of flavor! It was alligator bacon on a homemade chip (don't quote me). We then ordered some starters: the carving board and the frog legs. I will start off by saying that to really enjoy this restaurant and the uniqueness of it, you should be adventurous and open to eating new foods that you usually don't see on many menus. That being said, the carving board had bone marrow, hummus with black ants, candied alligator, three types of cheeses, Savannah bee honey and bread/flatbread. I had never tried bone marrow before, but our server recommended putting it on the flatbread and it was so good! If you're worried about the black ants, don't be - the hummus was so tasty and you couldn't taste much else, perhaps maybe some saltiness. Once we finished the bone marrow, our server asked if we would like a shot of whiskey or bourbon.... to take as a the shot down the bone!! Of course my husband had to do it lol! The next appetizer we ordered was the frog legs. The BEST frog legs I've ever had. All the meat came off the bone and it was prepared perfectly!! It came with "Hoppin' John" which was their staple rice and it was great! For entrees, we ordered Alligator Crab Cakes and the Wild Boar Stroganoff (which was one of the specials that day) and shared it. Both were fantastic!!!! The crab cakes had a good amount of meat in them, and the wild boar was prepared like a pot roast and nice and tender! We also ordered a side of alligator chorizo mac n cheese - we just had to and it did NOT disappoint!! Of course, we ended with dessert: banana cheesecake. YUM!! After a big hearty meal, our server recommended this light dessert... it was perfect! Our anniversary dinner at Alligator Soul was absolutely one of the highlights of our trip and we would absolutely recommend it and come back!!!

Just came home from an amazing dinner at Alligator Soul. As you walk down the downstairs you are below street level. The ambiance is warm and cozy. The three of us had the Crispy Alligator $28.00 Crispy Buttermilk Marinated Alligator, Buttermilk Ranch, Green Tomato Jam Wild Game Specialty $0.00 Chef is always looking to introduce our guests to the ever-widening array of culinary possibilities sourced from around the globe (it was bison tonight) Local Day Boat Fish $0.00 Our Fishmonger brings Chef fish that was caught fresh today. Your server will describe what's cooking tonight! (mahi-mahi tonight) Alligator Crab Cake $58.00 Lump Crab Meat, Louisiana Alligator, Crawfish Meat, Red Beans & Rice, Roasted Lemon Beurre Blanc The wine Concha Y Toro, Gran Reserva, Marchigüe, Chile, 2021 And Peanut Butter Pie $13.00 Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache, Whipped Cream, Oreo Crumbs. With Tip the bill was just under $400, but definitely worth it. What made it extraordinary was our wonderful waitress AMANDA. She was very knowledgeable on the menu and had the sweetest personality! Asked her if I could put my purse on a hook made for the curtains and said it was a great idea! I would come back for AMANDA alone! (Which by the way, please have a place for our purses. women don't like putting them on the floor)

Phenomenal service and food! During a week long trip to Savannah, this was our favorite meal in a city that has excellent restaurants everywhere. The crispy alligator appetizer was fun and good. My husband had the wild boar and the flavors were savory and rich. I had the lump crab and it was out of this world. Our waiter was personable, helpful, and went above and beyond by writing down all of his recommendations for Tybee Island that we were visiting the following day.

Tucked below the street level and with only a subtle sign, the vibe of Alligator Soul is old southern feel. We had a group booking - so we knew it would a long table and tucked in one of the rooms with the curtain divider. Of course, we had to try to the gator fritters for the table. I opted for the special that evening, short rib with collard greens and risotto. And with an extra dirty martini - I was so happy with my entire meal. Everyone was stuffed after our mains, but had to try to the peanut butter pie. I definitely recommend trying Alligator Soul if you want an experience!

On February 22nd, I made dinner arrangements for four. We were overjoyed by the decorum that evokes the elegance of late 1800s caverns, inspired by French creole culture. My wife's salad was infused with delectably fresh strawberries. The New Zealand venison chop was exceptionally flavorful. Each meal was exquisite, visually stunning, and truly remarkable. The wait staff was highly attentive...,knowledgeable and friendly as well. The next time we return to Savannah, dinner will undoubtedly be a priority on our itinerary here.

Alligator Soul lived up to the hype! I started with the Crispy Alligator bites with good seasoning in the batter and tender pieces of alligator, which to me tastes similar to beef. The Brunswick Gumbo was amazing! I ordered a cup of it, and it includes a crispy frog leg, crawfish, shrim, braised pork butt, grilled Andouille sausage, okra, Carolina Gold rice, and the holy trinity, which is celery, onions, and bell peppers. The wild game special was grilled Kangaroo served with polenta. Everything tasted great, but I wish the polenta was creamy. Must have sat a bit too long before serving. My service was excellent from a young woman in the bar area, whose name escapes me, but she is brunette and was very sweet. Highly recommend this restaurant!

Ambience is on point. Service was amazing. The waitress offered many recommendations and answered our crazy questions. The food was memorable in the best way.

Very good....Service, atmosphere, food...all were excellent. We had the alligator for appetizers, duck and shrimp & grits for dinner and the banana Binet for dessert.

Wow horrible service when expectations were so high. Would never recommend. Maybe you have to be a local to get anything that resembles good service. From the hostess to the end, terrible service.

This place definitely has soul!! Great dinner and drink selections paired with awesome staff. We arrive when they opened at 5pm and snagged bar seats. NOTE: Reservations fill up very quickly. We started with their complimentary fresh bread, the Alligator Fritters, and Gumbo, delicious! Then I had the venison game special, Fantastic! My husband had the wild boar which was also really good. The Old Fashioned drinks were perfect. Definitely a must try when in Savanna.

First time in Savannah, and Alligator Soul was a fun kickoff. Loved the underground speakeasy vibe, and the candied alligator + shrimp & grits hit the spot. Service was friendly but slow between courses, and a couple bites ran a bit salty. Solid 4-star experience--worth it if you're up for adventurous Southern fare.

I probably wouldn't return here. Ordered the carving charcuterie board and the wild game specialty which at the time was antelope. Board: cheeses were basic and bland. Nothing exciting or flavorful. Rabbit python sausage was extremely gamey and not to my taste. The pickled items and olives were just ok. Same for the cornbread muffins. The best part was definitely the hummus and the candied alligator. Sincerely wish I could have just gotten those alone but there're not worth the price of the entire dish. Presentation was also not particularly appetizing or creative. Antelope: Was told it would be medium rare with a sauce to tone down the gameyness. Instead I got something very rare (think tuna tataki) and absolutely slathered in sauce/gravy. The sauce was all I could really taste, so I suppose it worked in hiding any of the meaty flavor. The server also told us the meat was from the leg and was some of the most tender cut available which is somewhat contradictory. It's very lean meat and leg cuts are typically not tender. On the flip side we did get served some nice bread before the meal which was delicious. My friend's sheephead fish was also really good but suffered from a similar issue of being covered in way too much sauce. Overall not worth the price

As someone from New Orleans, I'm rarely impressed when it comes to food, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's hard to match our culinary standards, but this place delivered. Our waitress was extremely professional and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was delicious, and the Dirty Martini served with perfect ice chips may have been the best I've ever had. Overall, a fantastic experience. If I'm ever in Savannah, Georgia again, I'll definitely be back.

Outstanding! Service was over the top for a nice restaurant but just what you'd expect for a fine dining experience. Dress code is business casual. Definitely dress nice. We ordered our cocktails and started off with the carving board. It was nothing like what I expected but it was excellent. I loved every bite! (It's not your typical carving board). My husband ordered the wild boar, it was very tender and reminded me of a delicious stew. I had the special, red fish. It had a tangy lemon flavor mixed with Cajun seafood spices. Absolutely delicious. By far my favorite food adventure in Savannah. You definitely need to be more adventurous coming here. I would love to come here again!

Having eaten at quite a few renowned restaurants, this has been declared the "best ever". Our server, Hannah, is phenomenal. I was impressed that she could explain the difference between fishes, buttery vs briny. Very professional and personable as well. The food is A+. The deviled crab was moan worthy, the elk delightful and well balanced. And desserts; do not miss the beignets. Everyone was impressed

Awesome first meal at Alligator Soul. Subterranean space has a cool, funky upscale vibe. Service was very attentive and efficient. Food had fantastic different flavors and spices. Mushroom salad, scallops and gumbo were particularly good. Highly recommended.

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful meal here on our trip to Savannah. The food was delicious, well balanced, and imaginative. He had never tried frogs legs before and he's not a particularly adventurous eater, but loved them the most. Our waiter was really kind and helped us find the perfect balance of how much to order. I forget his name now, but he had long hair (Micheal or Collin maybe?). It's a beautiful classic restaurant. I've had alligator before but man they made very tender juicy bites here. The quail was delightful.

It was just alright. Way overpriced and small portions Our waitress was pretty dull also.

I almost missed out on this place bc they require a CC to make a reservation- Called for a last minute table the day of- so glad I did. The cocktails are great, baked Brie was amazing, ribeye was out of this world, veggie pot roast was creative and beautifully plated. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the service is wonderful. I know the CC thing to make a resy is annoying...if you get a chance to go here, take it.

Great service. Cool menu, decent wine selection. Cheese plate was excellent, as were the duck fat fries. Elk and wild boar were very good, though the Cajun seasoning on the elk was overpowering. Banana cheesecake was awesome.

I wish I had more time to revisit this establishment while I was in town. I appreciate the effort to provide unique plates with a rotating variety of exotic meats. Thr short ribs were delicious along with the cotton candy glazed duck. Both were tender and good portions.. the cotton candy glaze was not super sweet as you'd expect but complimented tge other ingredients. The preparation, ambiance and service are great. A nice scene for a date night.

Food is always excellent, as is the service. Cute atmosphere, although it's underground so internet ain't the best, but that encourages you to put the phone away. My date's portion of short rib was kinda small, but my portion of sheepshead fish was spot on.

Treat yourself here! Like everyone has said, the food and service is amazing! Visiting Savannah has become an annual tradition and this time around, we had to make it a priority to have dinner here. Get the carving board as a starter. It's a great way to start the meal and it has lots of variety. All of the components on the board were amazing! The cheeses were not too funky and the pickles were really good! The steak was amazing! It was cooked perfectly and it was not too heavily seasoned. Even though this place felt fancy, it was pretty casual. We wore shorts and a collared shirts and didn't feel out of place. I would definitely come back for dinner!

The service is outstanding but the food no where near worth the price for us. We came here with our twin toddlers one night. The chef made us a special serving of vegetables for the babies that was not on the menu, but perfect for our boys. With that and a charcuterie plate - the babies were good to go. The main dishes, however, missed the mark for us when it comes to fine dining. There were lots of seasonings in the dishes, but the flavors did not come together in a wow moment that left us wanting more - we barely finished our dishes. I had the gumbo with frog legs, which was OK. Again lots of seasonings, ok flavor. I took the dish home and threw it away the next day - not something you want from a fancy pants place. Overall, the service and ambiance were some of the best I've ever seen, but the food leaves much to be desired.

This was such a cool restaurant to kick off our Savannah trip! This restaurant is technically in a basement which makes for a really cool speakeasy vibe. Cocktail menu was expansive and very tasty. We started with the gator bites, as we are from Florida we eat a lot of gator but theirs was amazing! I had the scallops as my meal and my husband had the special of the day, antelope. Both were amazing. We ended with banana cheesecake at the suggestion of our server and it was incredible. If I lived in Savannah this would definitely be the spot I take guests who are visiting. Service, ambiance, and food all were 10/10!

Alligator Soul is the result of culinary ambition, creativity, and outright audacity in the best sense of the word. As the daughter of an Executive Chef, this is culinary art if I've ever seen it. Not only is the menu full of surprises (the fried gator bites, the bison, the baked oysters), the drinks are potent and tasty (Put it this way ... 1 was enough to have me nice and warm). Service was top-notch, and servers know the menu and are happy to share their favorites. My husband and I eat here whenever we're in town (a tradition started by our honeymoon). The ambiance gives sexy, cool, sophisticated, food-focused, unpretentious. The world needs more of its kind.

Food alone is easily 5 stars; this was our favorite food in Savannah! Drinks were interesting but not amazing. I ended up going with wine. My husband and I shared the carving board and it was over the top phenomenal. I will be dreaming about it the rest of the year. It had bone marrow, bread, cheeses, candied alligator, and much more. Divine! We shared the alligator Mac and cheese for $10! Delicious, hearty, and very filling. We ended up with shrimp and grits Togo bc the ladies next to us said how incredible they were. They were right! Delicious and massive focaccia bread with an even more amazing butter was outstanding! Why four stars? Service was efficient and prompt, but lacked any effort to go above and beyond or even have a conversation. Neither bartender smiled or attempted to talk to any guest more than they had to. Hell the host showed more personality. I had to ask for refills or another drink and each time I had to ask for anything( they seemed annoyed) As a server in my hometown, I feel like service for this type of scene should have been better. I digress. I still had an amazing time and I would 100% return.

We had the most amazing night tonight thanks to the server, Amanda. She was so sweet the entire dinner and had great recommendations. We've been coming here for years but by far the best service we have had.

Food 10/10 Unique game like red stag, Bison, and "gator". All were top tier, great layered flavors, cooked to perfection. Very moody underground setting, service was excellent. Great place to spend an evening with people that really enjoy food.

Can't go wrong here.. top 3 in Savannah. Ambiance, service, cocktails and food firing on a cylinders.