Tubby's Tank House Thunderbolt

I am a local in Savannah. I don't even like seafood. But I was invited her for a friend's birthday party. I loved the buffet at the birthday dinner and returned because I enjoyed the food. Since then I've tried their fish and have been back numerous times. I even brought family here when they visited. The restaurant is nice, laid back and clean. I love eating outside on the patio too. The staff are amazing and remember us each time we return. Great place that hasn't disappointed once the 6+ times we have visited. Great fish fingers and hushpuppies. One of my new fav spots in Savannah!

Our party got chicken fingers w/spuds, blackened grouper, and buffalo shrimps. Chicken fingers W/ spuds is a home run EVERY time-get the honey horseradish dipping sauce. I got 20 pieces to go the chicken was so good! Buffalo shrimp was on the hot side of hot. The grouper and sides was a large portion and seasoned perfectly. If you are looking for tasty food, plentiful portions, and exceptional service-ask for Dreey and enjoy!

My mom and I tried this place based off a recommendation, but were disappointed in the food. The service was great. Our waitress was phenomenal, however my crab cake sandwich was very salty tasting and my mom wasn’t a big fan of the fish tacos she ordered either. The fried potato chips were very greasy. We did however enjoy the clam chowder.

Born in Savannah, Raised on Wilmington Island, my parents raised in Thunderbolt, I moved away in 1984. It was great to be home and Tubby's Seafood Meals absolutely tasted like the best of home!!! Their crab stew is absolutely delicious 😋! Our waiter was fun, funny And fantastic! Very welcoming. That was Saturday November 8th, we got there around 1 PM, stayed for hours. More people arrived and joined us as our family had a reunion the next day. We felt welcomed with genuine Southern Hospitality that feels like home! Excellent cocktails too! Thanks for getting our week off to a fabulous start. My 89 and 91 year old Aunts (raised in Thunderbolt) were also visiting from Texas and Kentucky, they loved the soup too! Everything was excellent. Thank You tremendously!

It was really hot outside and there weren’t any covered tables when I arrived but my dog was with me and accepted with me on the patio

Been coming here for decades and must’ve just caught them on a bad night or when the chef got behind on his work. Salmon was undercooked, and the chicken fingers batter was way too spicy from the original recipe that Tubby’s is known for. All of our side breads were stale and tasted funny. There must’ve been a communication error between host and waitstaff since we sat out on porch for 15-20 minutes before a server popped outside to see what was up. Not knowing we hadn’t been serviced yet, Levi jumped right into action and got everyone’s orders in. He was a great server and did his best to keep everyone attended to. We didn’t send the food back because we didn’t want to waste it but did let him know it’s tasted better at Tubby’s before.

After a long day on the water it was nice to walk the short distance from Thunderbolt Marina to Tubby’s and be welcomed in for a good home-cooked meal. Fish and grits and fish tacos hit the spot. Could not resist the pecan pie, and glad that we didn’t try. Freddie provided great service and the whole experience left us feeling happy, full, and looking for a repeat visit.

Tubby's Thunderbolt location is a timeless place that feels like the old Savannah, more laid back and with a nautical vibe, overlooking the Wilmington River. The outdoor deck is the perfect setting, even in January. We had lunch on New Year's Day, which was sunny and in the 60s, so we sat outside. We had their peel & eat shimp, hush puppies and fish and grits. All were excellent, very fresh, and not overly seasoned. The fish and grits were on unseasoned/sauced grits, so a little hot sauce kicked it up a notch. The shrimp is local and very fresh. Service was friendly and efficient, which is as important as the meal. We've been here twice now and both times were really good. It's a Savannah fixture, not a trendy or hyped place. Go there to feel like a local.

We came here on the recommendation of some fellow bridge players and we're blown away by the quality of the food . We ordered the spinach dip and a seafood sampler which included fish shrimp and oysters both of these items off tbe appetizer menu and were more than adequate to make a meal and we're both absolutely delicious particularly the the spinach dip and the oysters on the seafood sample . Highly recommend this place .

Hadn't been to Tubby's Tank House in a while a decided to go last night for dinner. The restaurant was hosting a fundraising event with live music so the place was hopping. Despite the full deck outside, there were tables inside available. Ordered the blackened red snapper sandwich with Spanky-style fried potatoes. This was a terrific choice. The fish was fresh and cooked perfectly. Seasoning was on point and potatoes were great. My brother had the Mahi sandwich which he said was excellent. Sandwiches were at market price which was about $26 each - a little pricey for a sandwich - but it was a nice size piece of fish. Beers were $7.25@ which was not bad for imported draught. Service was a little impacted by the event but server was friendly and very attentive. All in all- an excellent dinner. Will definitely be back soon.

Out of towners looking for something good to eat with minimal flare. We visited twice on our 2.5 day trip. Crab stew was amazing! This is what we went back for on our way back home. I had the salmon BLT minus the bacon Which was really Good. I was afraid the ciabatta bread would be hard as it can be but it was very soft.y toddler had the fries and fish which I tried and was really good. Our server was an older lady who was very sweet. (Can't remember her name). The town is quiet and tucked away. Aesthetically nice and can walk around before or after the meal

Enjoyed our shrimp and grits lunch. We seem to come here every ten years for the last thirty when in the area.

Not bad! Really great food , lovely service, great breeze. The food is priced well, and the drinks are cheap. The blackened mahi sandwich was SO good! And the spa jus spuds were better than the ones sold at spankys! (IMO) Our server was lovely, and people were nice and welcoming. It can get busy, especially on really nice days (not too hot, not too cold). Dog friendly and definitely a local favorite.

We sat on the patio and listened to a garage band sing 80's hairband music. It was fun. I had the shrimp and scallops and they were great. One guest had the crab cake sandwich, but they didn't like it. One guest got a Caesar wrap and said it was ok. Our waiter was good and I would definitely recommend the spinach dip and hush puppies, they were delicious. I would go back for the scallops!

We had a party of 6 and we all ordered different dishes as well as 3 appetizers. Everyone enjoyed their food and the service was good. We choose to sit inside but the outside looked inviting and they had live music.

Lots a space here for big parties. Pretty simple look of the place. The server we had was really nice! And this place is good for fried fish and food. It's like the whole menu.

I heard great things about this place from a local. I was very excited to try the food! I ordered the crab soup and chicken Ceasar salad. Upon the soup arriving, I noticed something in it. I thought it was an eyelash but it was HAIR! I automatically felt sickened to my stomach. I discreetly told the waiter to come and see what I found. He took it off my bill and apologized. The salad was good but I didn't feel confident in eating anything else. This is why I like to eat outside or under bright lights to see my food. BTW: we were outside in daytime.

Our first visit to Tubby"s was very nice. Our waiter, Sean, was real attentive. I had the fish tacos with fries, and my wife had the Buffalo shrimp with spuddy potatoes. We also had cheesecake for dessert and everything was top notch. We had lunch outside and it was a lovely day. Happy to go back anytime.

We both ordered the large fried shrimp plate with the Tubby Spuds, slaw and hush puppies. The spuds are sliced fresh potatoes fried in beer batter. Hush puppies were fresh. Everything was fried well and tasty. Shrimps are local and medium size. Note: Their white fish is frozen so we didn't try it. Lots of fried choices but there are some healthier choices on the menu. Ok selection of beers on tap with some locals. Tried a Savannah based IPA and thought it was good. Monday night so it was slow. We sat inside the dining room which is clean and features lots of shrimp signs and stained glass fish hanging from ceiling. Our server David was very attentive and knew the menu/restaurant well.

I wanted to repeat my last trip from Atlanta to Savannah and after I found that we had eaten at Tubby's in 2017 we returned for my birthday and everything was delicious. Our server was very nice and everything that we ordered was good. The prices were not bad either.

On a location in a few marinas working on a film. When we finished our work, instead of heading back to Savannah for lunch, we were hot, tired, and hungry so we decided to stop here for lunch. Mistake! They were not very busy, yet, it took 47 minutes of our lunch hour to get some very sub par food. We ordered peel and eat shrimp with a side of coleslaw and 10 buffalo shrimp with fries. My husband liked his okay even though he had to choke it down fast because we were already going to be late back to work. My peel and eat were inedible. Only 4 out of 10 were deveined. Just gross. Sorry, I don't eat $#it. The coleslaw was flavorless. We're not from here and you can bet your bottom dollar, we will never return. Complete waste of money.

Cool location and vibe, but the food and drink were awful. I should have guessed that their "low country platter" is NOT a low country boil. Shrimp were soggy and tasteless. Potatoes were very large, but not that great. Sausage was OK, but the entire dish needed more flavor. The fish fingers came with the weirdest collection of heavily fried sides, none of them very good. The fried asparagus was interesting. The drinks were very average, and the beers were terrible. I had 2 different IPAs, but they tasted the same. Our server was terrific, the band was great, but I don't think we'll be returning.

Tubby's was a great way to start our trip. The food and service were great. Plenty of seating in and outside. We sat outside to enjoy the weather and nice view of the water. I tried the fried seafood sampler and crab stew which were really good! Washed down with some local beer.

I love going to Tubbys when I am in Thunderbolt! The seafood is always so fresh and delicious! I always get bacon wrapped scallops to start and usually get the fried shrimp plate. The best part is I always have left overs for the next day!

Conveniently located within walking distance from my AirBnB, it did not disappoint. We went 2 nights in a row!! I had the low country meal, sausage shrimp potatoes corn on cob and it was alot & very delicious, so was the Margarita! 2nd night I had the salmon BLT with fries and we drank mules. Service was a little slow the 1st night but the 2nd night it was on point. The crowd seems to be mostly locals, & they are very busy. The outdoor deck is breezy & plenty of space, you're not sitting too close to anyone. I also loved this area. Must come here again

There was a benefit for cancer the day we went so it was busy, at least outside. We asked for a table inside and I was surprised we were taken to a table right away. We decided to order a couple of appetizers to share instead of ordering two meals. We ordered the buffalo shrimp and the fried seafood sampler. After waiting about 45 minutes I finally asked about our food. Our server said they were slammed but it should be out soon. About 10 minutes later our food came out. The buffalo shrimp were good but not hot (temperature wise). The seafood sampler is what surprised me. It had 3 fried shrimp (they were good), 4 fish fingers (they were just ok) and 1fried oyster. One fried oyster. Really?? That's ridiculous! And just like the buffalo shrimp, the seafood sampler was not hot. Fortunately this is not our first visit here because it would have been our last. Definitely disappointed this visit.

Update: A year later, we are now regulars at Tubby's. We love the relaxed atmosphere and 90% of the time we have a great experience.

Deeply disappointed with the food, not just mine, but all of my companions too (we were 7 people). I ordered the 5 piece chicken finger basket and each piece was not much bigger than a mouthful and not even as big as the pickle (see picture for comparison sizing of "finger" v. fork). And it was cold. Two of my friends order the chicken tacos with barely enough filling in both, to fill one tortilla and also cold. Our server Elizabeth was lovely but was too young to know how good Tubby's used to be. Second dining experience there in the last 2 months that has failed to win my vote for a good place to eat. I am a local and will not be back for anything other than a drink or two! Everything else was as good as always, but the food has gone dramatically downhill.

It's been a while. However... my review starts @ Franklin's Cafe On Liberty and ends @ Tubby's. But b4 I post my already written review, I'd like to recognize that husband and I enjoyed Out Stew, Spuds, and the most sweetest Hostess who served us. I appreciate our server. I really was of the mindset that she may have been a manager ‍ However, I do not have the receipt in my presence. REVIEW BELOW: Do today, March 19th, 2024, Tuesday... Ooooooh My Goodness! Finally made it to Franklin's Café On Liberty Y'all ! Buttttt... walked uppuh in dey too late for lunch! It was over @ 3 for any made to order food! I really wanted to try there Tomato Soup & Grill Cheese w/ALL the Franklin's Funky Fixings i saw onnuh photo. Ummmm, I was so sad... Butterum, I got a lil happy when I saw they had "Carrot Cake" Google Church Family! Yasssss'Suh'Ree&Bob they did. Annnnd they had a Big'O'fat Red Cookie Too. So husband had that & I ate my cake and NO ice cream too. Ok! Um good. Next, we drove on over to Tubbys in Thunderbolt for sum'uh'dat Crab Stew and dem ShoNuff Slap Yo'Own'Self Thigh #Spuds @ $4 bucks a pop. HalleGlory & Amen Google Church Family. Today, I just really wanted soup. Tubby's met me 1/2 way. Til next time... umma sho nuff make ion time to Franklin's Café. #ThatPartY'all Over & Out FranknKimm

It took over an hour to get food out for a party of 11. The only reason why we got the food then was because we had to ask the server to go check on food. The server was also working the bar area, which took him away from being attentive. When the food finally arrived the fried shrimp were overcooked. The peel and eat shrimp were "soggy". The low country platter had 4 shrimp. When the manager came over she was had a really bad attitude and was rude. She was even argumentative about how many shrimp were eaten off of the plate as if we were lying to her. I could go on and on, but I will stop here. I will never return to this establishment.

The service was great but the food was okay. We came here a few times during our visit because we stayed really close by. Just a bumper because the food wasn't as good as everything else. We stay outside because the weather was nice and the live music was great.

Very nice staff great food great decor great dinner great city to live in I recommend low country platter big portions

Service was fine. The 1 hour wait for food was ridiculous. Place was not crowded at all. And the food was not great.

What a fantastic time at Tubby's. Started with the buffalo shrimp, girly had the crab cake entree and I had the fresh catch entree. Felt that the price was appropriate for the amount of food we received. Kitty was fantastic and got us whatever we asked for. The outdoor area was perfect and just what we were looking for when dining out, Spanish moss hanging off string lights. We were so glad to see a great live music performance and even got some action as the tree across the way dropped a large limb. All the guys jumped up to go make sure everyone was alright. My dish had an issue that wouldn't be noticed without the servers or chefs eating it themselves, and they fixed the issue immediately. Please take care of this place when you come to visit!

We visited on vacation Feb 2024. It was recommended to us. We dined outside. Our server was very nice. We ordered crab chowder it was "luke warm," at best. Unremarkable. My husband ordered the fried oyster poy boy. Lots of bread and maybe 4 oysters. I got the special blackened red snapper. It was very good. Unfortunately, the red potatoes it was served over were hard as rocks. It was loud and one of the servers was yelling trivia questions to the bar guests. If you are looking for a party place...it might be fun. If you are looking for a great meal...don't bother. It advertised, "river view." You may get a glimpse through the big condos. It's on the main drag so their are many cars to watch! Inside is very dark and dreary. So many wonderful restaurants in the area. This one was not for us.

Absolutely atrocious service. Waited an hour for one beer and two hours before receiving food. Three other tables had to talk to the server to get our food.

Visited this restaurant with my family after a local college visit. Some of the reviews were good and we hoped to find good food right near the campus and near the water. We started with speaking to the nice female hostess who informed us that despite it not being crowded, it would be a 25+ min wait due to the kitchen being behind. We went back to car and decided to wait around because there was only about 15ppl in the whole restaurant and only 4ppl at the bar and we figured it wouldn't take that long. About 30mins later we were sat inside at a hightop table. After about 15mins I got up looking for a waiter as we hadn't been greeted since the initial hostess. We were able to get our drink orders taken by the bar tender who was friendly. We selected mojitos and beer, however, informed there was no mint available for the mojitos so we opted for sweet tea and beer. We ordered shrimp appetizer, 5pc chicken tenders, wings, and fried mushrooms. After about 25 more mins I got up to ask about our food, was told that our wings alone would take 30mins at least. After about 40mins our food arrived and all was cold except the wings. Unfortunately, the food was not up to par and everything was extremely bland, cold and the fried foods were soggy I assumed from being sat out waiting on the wings perhaps. Due to us waiting for so long and being from out of town, we didn't want to bother finding somewhere else so we just sent the shrimp back and just used the salt &pepper shakers to season the rest. Our server was nice about it and immediately took the cold food away and offered to order us more, but we declined as we had to get back on the road. Overall, the restaurant was big, clean and had a nice patio. However, due to the wait times and food we decided we wouldn't be visiting this place a second time.

The service was excellent, so polite and friendly. The portions were really large and the seafood was awesome! The ambiance is rustic but well decorated with fish decor.

We were seated at 6:20 and did not receive our food until two hours later. The server was nice but it was definitely a kitchen problem but we will not be back!

There was 5 of us and we all enjoyed our food. The service was great and we had a good time. Very unique spot with indoor and outdoor seating. When we left they were setting up for live music outside. Everyone seemed to be enjoying their time.

Don't get the spuds, no matter what your server says. A few of my friends and I were in town and stopped at Tubby's for dinner! We sat down and our server was walking us through the menu and raving about the spuds. When it came to order I hadn't made up my mind about the sides, "SPUDS with all sides," he said. I did not want spuds. My friends were ordering a seafood boil. They were talking to our server about if they should do the small cheaper boil or the large more expensive boil. He immediately said y'all need the larger one because the small one didn't have much food. LIES. The small one is plenty for two 21 year old girls. DON'T waste $120 on the large boil for two people. While we were waiting we were sipping on the lukewarm water. Finally the food the came out, shrimp tacos with garlic potatoes. The garlic potatoes were yummy and the shrimp tacos were fine. As the server was placing my friend's food down a hush puppy fell off the plate. All good I thought, we just won't eat it. NO. He picked it up with his BARE hands and put it back on the plate. Unacceptable. My other friend ordered the fried oysters and she said they were inedible. I probably won't be back to Tubby's.

The food was cooked well, but it could've used more seasoning. The waitress was good. I liked the band as well.

I recommend the Savannah Spinach Dip that's served warm with French Bread, the Fried Seafood Sampler fried (shrimp oysters and fish fingers) and the Crab Stew! I typically go for the side Garden Salad , Spuds or Hushpuppies' as sides. I don't think you could go wrong! The food is always good and fresh, great customer service and you could sit inside or outside on the deck!

Came in on a Thursday night. The atmosphere was quiet and the waitress was friendly. We had the crab cakes and shrimp and grits. Not as flavorful as I thought but tasty enough.

Kaye was awesome friendly and got our seafood platter to the table nice and hot! She is a stellar employee!! oh yeah the food was good, spinach dip with the bread delicious!

I love tubby's. But we just left because we never got a server? They just kept walking by staring at us. Sadness

A must try! They have the best fried and grilled seafood. Great appetizers!!!! The service is always great. I love all of the remodeling. It has brightened up the face. It needed the facelift. Great ambiance!

I got nachos, they were out of queso but had shredded cheese. It was really good. Husband enjoyed his fresh catch of the day, mahi mahi. He said it was good as well. Waitress was very attentive. We came at an off time between lunch and supper.

Stopped in for a drink. Had a pretty good Bloody Mary. So I thought, why not dinner. Had the low country boil. The shrimp were amazing! The service at the bar was spot on!

This place has quickly become our favorite weekend spot. We are now dog owners and this restaurant is super dog friendly. The wait staff love dogs and they bring our dogs water bowls and make them feel at home too. They have a large deck. There are t a lot of shady spots but they do have large fans which help with the heat. They have live entertainment and an outside bar. There is a very large inside dining room if being outside Isn't your thing. They have an inside bar as well. The fried asparagus is one of our favs. My husband likes the shrimp and grits and fried shrimp. The salads are great.

Food is ok but not as good as one would expect given the price and the wait times . Service was a little slow but were very busy . Love the atmosphere . A great view of River street and the River .

The only reason why I'm giving one star is because the service I had there prior was exceptional. The food was delicious and it came on time very quickly. But this time was a absolute nightmare. The bartender was extremely dismissive and ignored me for 35 to 45 minutes until my actual entree came out. While I was sitting there, I was supposed to get an appetiser of the crab stew bowl size. But never received my appetiser. Only to sit there and watch one table and the people that were sitting directly next to me get their soup. My entree showed up still no soup. So I mentioned that I didn't receive my soup. The manager said she would bring me my soup. Which she never did. Then the bartender named Jo turned my Father's Day upside down. My father passed away two years ago and I am just feeling up to going out on Father's Day. Only to be treated terribly. With passive aggressive racism. So I spoke to the Manager. Which came out and was worse than the bartender. While I am in the middle of explaining my experience. She proceeds to count the money I paid in my face. While shrugging me off saying it was a rush and a bad day. That is absolutely no excuse to behave in such a distasteful manner. Money isn't free I worked for the money I paid this establishment. There is no reason I should be treated as my money and experience is less than because of my race. It's time for a new staff HR. If I experience this I can only image what the employees experience. Have a peaceful day and I hope this place stays open. I want to be clear I support this restaurant. NOT THE MANAGER NOR THE BARTENDER JO. 6-15-25

We arrived in Thunderbolt at around 6pm on a Saturday evening and went to Tubby's for something to eat. There was a long wait but the food and service was worth it. We enjoyed it so much we went back our last night in Georgia and ate again plus stopped by one night and got dessert to go. All 3 visits, the hostess was very impersonable and acted as if we were bothering them. But that was the only negative we found with the staff. The waitress were very friendly and quick with their service. The first visit, the waitress did explain they had a 70 person party in the banquet room and the kitchen was a little backed up. But we got our drinks and appetizers quick and knowing that she explained it, we understood. They were very busy that evening. The waitress was running a lot but never left us with an empty drink and took time to speak to us answering questions about dishes that helped me with making a selection. I had the fish tacos the first trip and they were good. The biggest hit at our table was the potato spuds. GET THEM! Don't get the fries, get the spuds! And the honey horseradish dip that comes with them is AMAZING! I have to try to figure out how to make that. Our waitress the first time was Alisa and I was very impressed with her. We also got the key lime pie for a to go dessert and it was very good. Our last visit was mid afternoon on Thursday so they were not as busy. But the food was just as good and the service was also excellent. One big thing that I should have listened to my husband when he read previous reviews, take a light weight sweater or long sleeve shirt. The ceiling fans inside are going full blast and it is cold inside. I saw several people go to their car and get sweaters. Our last visit, we asked to sit on the front porch and it was much nicer.

I must visit restaurant in the Savannah Georgia area outstanding drinks and food in the service was amazing the outdoor dining area is like a party in your own backyard on the waterfront

Food was good and the service was outstanding. I had a crab cake sandwich (no filler btw), and the wife had the buffalo shrimp. Enjoyed everything about our lunch.

Tara was attentive this evening, the shrimp were hot, a lovely breeze thanks to the remnants of Hurricane Dorian, and the beer was cold! Also, the cup of crab stew had a bite of crab in every spoonful! The only negative were my husband's Fried Oysters were not good. Frankly, they didn't taste fresh. All in all, a lovely evening at Tubby's!

Yesterday was a beautiful 70 degree day in February, so my wife and I put the top down on our convertible and took a short drive out to Thunderbolt to have a bite to eat and enjoy a few libations on Tubby's outdoor deck. We grabbed the perfect table on the rail for a view of the Wilmington River and ordered our drinks. I started with a bottle of Yuengling for only $3, and my wife ordered a Spiced Pear Mojito for $6. It goes without saying that the drink prices here are extraordinarily reasonable. For lunch, my wife ordered the Fish n Grits Dinner ($16), while I went with a selection of side dishes: fried corn on the cob ($4); Spanky's Spuds ($4), and Yellow Rice with Black Beans ($4). I also ordered a Dos Equis ($4) to drink with my meal. My wife pronounced her entrée to be delicious, but I unfortunately had issues with two of my sides. While the corn was tasty, the black beans were so dried out that the dish appeared to be inedible. Additionally, the Spanky's Spuds arrived at the table too cold to enjoy. Our server replaced the spuds with a fresh order, but explained that all of the black beans were cooked together at the same time, so a replacement wouldn't accomplish anything. So rather than duplicate the problem, I just asked for a second order of the fried corn on the cob. Given the issues I encountered, I'm not sure that I would return for the food. However, the drinks (and their prices!) As well as the outdoor ambiance, are worth the trip alone. My overall rating is three stars, but if you're just going for a few drinks on a sunny afternoon, this is definitely at least a four-star establishment.