Baobab Lounge

Some of the best executed and deliciously flavorful food and cocktails we have eaten in a long time. We went back for a second time because the wings were so amazing. We got the wings, the chicken skewers, the hummus, the malva pudding. There wasn’t a disappointing bite. The peppers in the hummus are divine. The chicken wings are unbelievable. Only have picture of the desert and our totally cleaned plates Drink favorites were the gin and passion fruit cocktail and the Savannah cocktail. So fresh. The ambience is also stunning and attached to a super cool hotel. It was such a vibrant celebration of African culture. We truly loved it. Favorite place we went.

After my third visit to Baobab, my feelings haven't changed. The African decor is out of this world and the flavors of the food and cocktails are impeccable! You can tell a lot of love and pride was poured into this space. Bravo!

We stopped by Baobab Lounge during our recent trip to Savannah, and it was such a memorable experience! The place has a unique and stunning interior, decorated with African-inspired decor and a warm, inviting ambiance. The combination of brick walls and wildlife-themed accents creates a cozy yet sophisticated vibe that makes it perfect for a night out or a special occasion. The menu offers a great selection of dishes with prices in the $20-30 range, and everything we ordered was beautifully presented and delicious. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure we felt welcomed throughout our visit. We loved the creative and exotic atmosphere - it’s a perfect spot to try something new and enjoy a fun evening with family and friends. Highly recommended if you’re in Savannah and looking for a unique dining experience that blends culture and style.

The Baobab Lounge is located inside the lobby of the JW Marriott in Savannah. It's a spectacular hotel on the river. The food here is excellent, and the cocktails are superb. The decor is what earned this bar 3 stars. The theme appears to be fashioned after the big game hunts that take place across African countries. We sat in the mid section of the lounge on a slow Friday afternoon and noticed that not only were there animal trophy heads (stuffed taxidermy), but there were also replicas of African people! But what was truly grotesque was a chandelier fashioned after whips. The whips chandelier was positioned right in front of the African people statues. This wouldn't be so striking if it were at a hotel that wasn't on one of the nations most notorious historic human trafficking Atlantic slave ports, Savannah. Savannah has a deep history in its role in the Euro-Atlantic Slave Trade, so this bar almost feels like racially insensitive or overt in your face homage to Whites who hunted big game on Africa, and alludes to the people of Africa being "big game." I don't know, go see for yourself. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.

This was my favorite place we ate at in Savannah. The food was on point (especially the meatballs) and the cocktails were absolutely delicious! The bartender was knowledgeable and had some fantastic recommendations around the city. This will definitely be on our list for next time we are back in the city!

Strolling River Street after a sunset cruise, we were looking for a spot to dine for a late dinner. I am so glad we spotted Baobab. To enter, you must first walk down a short flight of stairs. There I saw the most beautiful tribal African statues. Immediately when I walked in I began snapping photos. The atmosphere is absolutely stunning! Whoever curated the art did a wonderful job. After admiring the atmosphere, my friend and I grabbed seats at the bar. We enjoyed several small plates including chicken skewers, wings, dried beef and a short rib dish. I thoroughly enjoyed the handmade pita that accompanied the skewers, the pickled vegetables that accompanied the dried meat and the wings which had a delicious peanut flavor that reminded me of a few familiar African dishes. This experience was beautiful and the flavors were delicious.

My husband and I came here for our ten year anniversary and were blown away by how great it was. We were just going to come to have a drink and app before exploring more, but ended up falling in love with the vibes and food. Our server, Azalea, was wonderful, attentive, and had great recs. You should definitely ask for her if you come. The Malva pudding and lamb meatballs were phenomenal. You absolutely have to come here.

Nodia was such an amazing host. She took through all the amazing artwork in this spectacular establishment and ensured she explained the history. The food was spectacular. Ambiance 10/10. Strongly recommend and please make sure you tip well. Everyone here is simply amazing !