Vic's On the River

Went on a very busy night, they got us seated right away. The service was friendly. The views are amazing from the second floor. All the dishes were great BUT if you have to choose between Vic on the river vs down stair Vic’s on the grill the food is a step above on the grill. The RIVER restaurant has more of an upscale feel. Salmon was good and more pricy than down stair where the Salmon at the grill even had crab on top. Over all great restaurant you Will not regret eating here.

Our server was absolutely amazing! I went for my birthday and got the best service and amazing food! The salmon is an absolute must try and the sirloin burger is huge and delicious! The complimentary biscuits and honey butter are so delicious. I got a free chocolate torte for my birthday and it was so rich and smooth. I would definitely recommend coming here for any special occasions! Just a heads up that parties over 6 have an automatic 20% gratuity added.

The best thing about eating here was being able to dine outside enjoying the beautiful Savannah River views and people watching. It was odd that the waitress asked for our credit card before we could even order, it felt odd and uncomfortable. I suppose that some establishments feel the need to do this these days? We’ve eaten meals all over Savannah and this is the only establishment that has done this . However, the other staff who delivered our food were *all very nice and efficient. The wait for our food was not too long. Our food was served hot yet just not as good as we had hoped for. It’s expensive and for the price, we had hoped for better everything. It wasn’t bad, it simply wasn’t worth the expense. Serving sizes are smaller portions. The fried green tomatoes appetizer was delicious and my favorite. We were served two very very tiny biscuits and butter. Our salads were okay yet by far *not the best that we have had in Savannah . The vinaigrette is too salty and way too vinegary, masking the flavors. The pasta dish was a bit on the salty side. I would not order it again and being a vegetarian, there are not many options there. My husband had seafood and it was fresh and okay. Some may enjoy it, yet it simply was *not worth the price for us.

My wife and kids went to lunch here while walking down by the river. It was a nice quite location. The service was great it served was on top of everything. The pancakes are HUGE the crab cake Benedict was very delicious and the brunch Burger the egg is very sunny side up, might want to tell them over medium it was a tad too runny. But everything was good portions were great

Nice place on the Savannah River for a good southern meal. We enjoyed all our food but the highlights were the Spicy fried shrimp, the fried chicken and the chocolate mousse cake. Our server was amazing and we really appreciated that the restaurant offered plenty of gluten free options for my daughter.

First time trying Grits and Shrimp and the Crab Soup Oh My Goodness you need to try this delicious dish in this restaurant. The Old Fashioned version was great. The environment is so unique, very nice place to visit.

Gorgeous restaurant, spectacular food, and incredible service! From the moment we walked in, the service was top notch. Recommendations from the waiter was spot on. I thought for a more upscale restaurant the portions may be smaller, but they were generous and served hot and fast. You will not be disappointed!!

To say this was the experience we wanted for our wedding dinner (we eloped in Savannah that day) would be an understatement. Food for the most part was delicious. Highly recommend the grilled octopus and short rib! But the shrimp and grits and shrimp Po boy left a lot to be desired. Pecan crusted flounder and salmon were pretty good. These entrees were had by family members. Desserts were good, nothing spectacular. Service. She was not very good. Seemed aggravated that the bill was being split. Complained about her back hurting. Not once asked us what we were celebrating or a congratulations. I was noticeably still wearing my wedding dress. She handed us our drinks, plates of food. Not once sat any of it down. You get better service at Dennys. However the server at the table behind us acknowledged our celebration, congratulated us and was actually sitting her guests food on the table. I went out of my way to thank her on our way out!! And I am usually a very good tipper, this time it was the basic 20% nothing more. I did have the pleasure of sharing the elevator with AB, the general manager. I shared our experience and he asked me to please follow him to the first floor. There he gave me his business card and personal contact number. And said next time we’re in Savannah, he will make it right. Let’s hope so because of now I would not recommend Vic’s to anyone for any type of celebration.

We did not have a reservation but were seated in the bar area at a high top table...the service was excellent and the food and drinks matched the service. We shared an order of fried green tomatoes and a crab cake as appetizers. Servings were large and we all had left overs...I had the short rib and it was cooked perfectly...shrimp and grits for another and the pecan crusted flounder finished our entrees. When we come back to Savannah Vic's will be on our list of go to restaurants!

July 8, 2025 - Two for dinner, we were staying out by 75 and visiting the Botanical Gardens travelling South to our FL home. Not a ding on the review, but FYI. Parking sucks, and you can't even put in enough time to stroll the riverfront and see the sights and spend a few hundred on things and a meal? Looks like a ticketing trap by the City? Disappointing. So was the riverfront too industrial. I had to ****run*** back to the car as I had slipped over the time limit by a few minutes and expected a $150 ticket or maybe a $300 tow job. (sadly this has happened other places - Sarasota City and Port Jefferson/Long Island as just two examples) NOT tourist or consumer friendly! Loved the restaurant. Tax, tags, and tip we had a great meal with drinks for about $55 per person. Wife drank 2 Blueberry Lemon Drops - she claimed awesome! $12 per. I got a Ginger beer something mocktail for $10. Tasty 8/10 She got a whole whipped goat cheese and strawberry salad that was VERY fresh and had high variety of vegetables and greens. $24. Nicely done. 8/10 I went with the Whole artisanal Mixed Greens $13 and threw a jumbo lump crab cake on there + $18 - so a $31 match up. The salad was awesome and really good and fresh. 10/10 the jumbo crabcake was just okay, not bad or mayo laden or breaded out, but a little stewy and wet and obviously a bit of filler and at $18 too expensive for a future consideration. 5/10 Service was AWSOME and attentive and pleasant by PM B on the receipt. VERY fantastic - never wanting and never needing anything. HATE HATE HATE the at table credit card Walmart self checkout system, just saying.

Stopped in mid day for some much needed air conditioning break from walking around Savannah in summertime. We were so pleasantly surprised by the biscuits! They brought them with butter as the bread basket. They were soooo good! Fluffy, soft, savory delicious! We tried the BLT with fried green tomatoes and the she crab soup. The soup was so tasty! My first time trying this southern specialty. It is like a crab bisque but with a pimento cheesy flavor. The BLT was also fantastic, but the fried green tomatoes were a bit much so we too them out of the sandwich and ate them separately...and they were perfectly crispy. So good. The portions were generous. A great rest stop for us to get out of the heat and enjoy lovely service. The server was so eager to tell us about the many great things about Savannah. Lovely experience.

Vic's on the River was one of my favorite meals in Savannah. The location offers beautiful views of the river and the restaurant itself is a beautifully restored historic building. For starters we had refreshing craft cocktails and for my main course I had the shrimp and grits which was amazing. It was literally melt in your mouth, scrape the bowl flavorful from the perfectly cooked shrimp and grits to the delicious sauce that was spot on. To top it off the service was great completing a pretty perfect dining experience.

Vic's on the River - Savannah GA Family trip for a night and we dined here for dinner. It came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. Waitress even gave us a spooky story how the building is haunted. For starters we all tried something different; wedge, Cesar, arugula and pear salad and a French onion soup! For dinner I had the filet mignon because it was the closest thing to gluten free. We also had the pork chop, braised short ribs and seared tuna! We all enjoyed our time together and would recommend to others as well.

Excellent meal. Lovely room. Views of the River & steamboats. Wonderful cocktails. Prices correct. Come taste some real Savannah

If you go here, you HAVE to get the caramel cheesecake! It was absolutely to die for. Vic's is a beautiful restaurant right on the river with views from every seat. There are multiple floors and the elevator was a little rickety so beware about that. We were there for a pre-wedding friends and family dinner with a set menu. Our waiter was fantastic! She was so personable and down to earth I wish I would have gotten her name. The she crab soup came out first but I couldn't detect any crab meat or crab flavor at all. The Caesar salad was good. My stuffed chicken had a bone in it and unfortunately, the chicken was extremely dry. A couple of people at our table ordered the steak and it came out very rare, just barely kissed on the grill. The caramel cheesecake absolutely stole the show. It was incredibly rich and flavorful and creamy. I could go on. My only regret is not finishing my slice! I would like to go back and order from the full menu at some point.

Old school Southern establishment that has more than one iteration. There is a coffee shop on the first floor, a couple floors for banquets etc in between, and then on the fourth floor, the street level, there is the restaurant. I had drinks at the bar. The bartenders are super on top of it, never letting a water or cocktail glass run dry. Lots of the southern hospitality. Bar is actually pretty comfortable and the seats aren't too high for short legs like mine. I had the berry basil smash (herradura tequila, agave, strawberries, and basil). Delicious and attractive to boot. Beautiful red drink with a fresh strawberry on top. I also had the summer gin, made with gin, mint simple syrup, lemon juice, and rosemary. Light and refreshing. It was also happy hour, between 4-5 PM! Each drink 50% off so I had both of these great drinks for 7.50 each! What a steal! I unfortunately came too early to try dinner, though I think I'll be back to give it a try. I really had my eye on the fried green tomatoes (goat cheese, tomato chutney, cheddar grits, and balsamic glaze). I'm not a meatloaf fan, but their meatloaf also looks good (onion strap, haricot vert, mashed potatoes, bbq sauce). Failing that, the filet mignon is also a possibility. They have a large southern menu of salads, sandwiches, southern comfort food, and more. I'll be back to try more of what Vic's has to offer.

Adorable spot on the river! Huge portions! We ended up splitting the short rib and had left overs. The espresso martini was a winner for sure! The crawfish beignet is very fluffy and tasty. Nice little kick. The service for fine dining is fantastic as one would come to expect.

We came here to celebrate anniversary dinner. Service and food were great. The only disappointment was that a small bottle of Aqua panna water was $6, which seems super steep. Food was good though.

Beautiful restaraunt across from the Savannah river. Ambience is all elegance with white tablecloths and chandeliers. Pet friendly and servers so kind and welcoming. The southern fried chicken was so juicy and crunchy! Yummy. The oyster po boy was very generously filled with fried oysters, pickles, crunchy lettuce and juicy tomatoes with a delicious sauce. Everything was to die for. Highly recommend.

We stumbled upon Vic's and were so happy we did. We shared a few dishes, had delicious drinks, and the service was top notch. You won't be disappointed.

The server was great but both the fried green tomato boy and the meatloaf were loaded with vinegar heavy bbq sauce

Great view of the river while dining - with a civil war era map on one of the walls found during a renovation. Server was good but food was a little slower. Really good biscuits with honey butter served complimentary Food was good - the fries were tasty but not very hot so may have sat awhile. Overall still a good experience and would recommend.

This is the jewel of the Savannah River walk. Amongst all the casual restaurants and menus filled with fried food, Vic's stands apart. Elevated decor, wait staff dressed in black and professional. It was a great first impression. Service: We ordered a bottle of sparkling wine from our waiter, Tyler. He was a good, hard working guy. He seemed to be still learning the craft of a professional server, but he was always well intentioned all evening. Food: we ordered the tuna tartar to share. Fresh fish mixed with crispy veggies and wonton. Dressed with a soy/sesame sauce that was delicious. Great start! For entrees, my wife ordered shrimp and grits. She loved it. Creamy cheesy grits, lots of large shrimp. I had a bite and agreed that this is a 'must order' when dining at this restaurant. I got the ribeye steak special. It was a small bone-in steak, cooked to perfection and seasoned extremely well. Dessert: heck yeah! We shared a cheesecake. Light and satisfying! We really enjoyed Vic's. I recommend this place highly if you're looking for a nicer dining experience than the typical super casual riverfront establishments.

Absolutely LOVED the food at this place!!! Staff was really nice! We came at lunchtime and didn't have to wait for a table. We sat outside as well because the weather was nice. I ordered the blueberry lemon drop martini and it was amazing!! Very tasty and worth the money. They gave us complimentary bread with honey butter and it tasted wonderful as well. And not too long after that came our food. I ordered the crab cake Benedict and it was AMAZING!! The potatoes were also crispy and very flavorful. Ambiance is beautiful as well. A very nice place to eat if you're looking for food on riverstreet. A little pricy, but worth it!

So dang good. Service was great. Ambiance was nice, not dark or too intimate but very inviting especially with the live pianist. We opted to sit at the bar top. Complimentary buttermilk biscuits & honey butter definitely set the tone for the rest of the evening. Blue crab beignets were great especially with the tartar like sauce it's served with. Also the grilled lemon was a great addition as well. I got the off menu special- parm & mushroom risotto & added on scallops. Some of the best risotto I've had in awhile & HUGE portion. Only knocked off a star because my scallops were very over cooked- I LOVE a hard sear on my scallops which they presented perfectly, it was just a little chewy due to cook time- otherwise 5/5 for this place!!! Bartender was nice, entire party cleared their food. Will definitely be back!

Holy Toledo!!! I can now say that I've had the Best Ever Fried Green Tomatoes... served so politely and nicely by Aubrey. The cornmeal crusted GT's were served on a bed of polenta, with a layer of goat cheese and drizzled with balsamic reduction drizzle. The Great Gal also enjoyed a wonderfully creamy creamed crab soup... as did I .... As well as great biscuits with soft honey butter... Totally great food... Totally great service.... Totally great experience.

Our server was nice and professional. The restaurant itself was loud.... It was quite busy so almost all tables were filled. The hard floors and high ceilings make for a noisy environment considering there are not a lot of walls to absorb or cut off the carry of voices. The venue is "on the waterfront" but you don't have a clear view of the river since it doesn't sit right on the water. We had a window table and there was not much of a view. So... Don't go expecting an intimate dinner with a view. Unless there are other tables that we didn't see. The menu is pretty typical with a good variety of proteins... Appetizers and Entrees with Southern flare. The food was just ok ... My French onion soup was salty and not very hot....seemed like it had been sitting for a while since the cheese was hard. My fish was dry... Probably because it was overdone. My mom's scallops were tough. The husband's steak was cooked properly and had good taste and texture. For the price, I was expecting better.

We made a reservation for 7:30. We were a few minutes behind from parking but the host didn't mind and sat us right away! The view of the river is cool to see from the restaurant. Our waitress was sweet and brought us samples of wine before we bought a bottle to split! The crawfish beignets were so tasty! The soup was SO GOOD! I wish I could have that recipe! The entrees were just as good! We got a side of Mac n cheese. Definitely stop in and give it a try!

We arrived for our reservation and were seated at a table with an obstructed view of the river. My husband called in advance to request a table with a view. When we were seated, the two tables with a view were empty with "reserved" signs. We asked if we could move and were advised the tables were for reservations despite our having had a reservation and arriving before the other customers. The table to our left remained empty until we were about to leave!!!! Poor management handling of our request especially when our reservation was before the other customers arrived. The biscuits with honey butter and the French onion soup to start were amazing. For our entree, hubby ordered the fish special which was sheep'shead with risotto. The fish was a little dry but the flavor was good. I ordered the fried chicken with Mac n cheese and a chili sauce. The chicken was perfect and is a definite reason to visit Vic's. The sweet tea complimented my meal. For dessert, we ordered the pecan pie with vanilla ice cream. Yummy!!

The gluten free items were labeled !!! That's a big plus. The people were nice and it had a good vibe. I got the short bread ribs and then the cheesecake. It was excellent. I would say this is a 5 star place but it took forever and ever for our food to come. The. It took a long time for them to bring the dessert.

Vic's On the River has been on our list for a while now and we were finally able to grab a reservation. We arrived 15 minutes early and were lucky enough to be seated right away. For an appetizer, we had the crab cake. It was delicious and most likely the best we've ever had. For an entree, I had the mahi which was divine. My partner had the shrimp and grits, which was also delicious. The interior is decorated and styled beautifully. From the outside, it doesn't look as upscale but the inside is gives off semi-fancy vibes. The service was great. Our dishes arrived promptly and our waiter checked on us multiple times. The price was just over $80 for those 3 dishes, so a bit pricey but worth it in our opinion. I would return and recommend that you try it out!

Didn't have a reservation but they were able to accommodate our group for an early dinner. They sat us up on a high floor that had a nice view of the river. The decor and lighting was bright and tasteful. Food arrived quickly and was delicious.

We came to Savannah with zero restaurant reservations. Found Vic's on Yelp and since we were down the street, decided to try it out. The main dining room was reservations only but they sat us in the back patio right away and in my opinion, it was a much better experience. The outside patio was beautiful and the weather was perfect. Our waitress Tenisha (i believe was her name), was the nicest, and her southern accent was the cutest. She helped with all my concerns and even answered some questions about the area. Decided to try some seafood and it was beyond delicious. The Rockefeller oysters were so good and my mahi on a bed of crab risotto was to die for. So much flavor! My daughter ordered the meatloaf and loved it.

Second visit at Vic's and it never disappoints. Service, food, ambiance all 10/10. Highly recommend getting a reservation as this place stays busy but the wait is never long for your food!

Great location, great menu, beautiful restaurant and excellent service. I wanted to love the place, the menu was so enticing and hard to narrow down selections but I found the food good not great. Started with fried green tomatoes, one of my Southern staples, and not bad but far from the best I've had. In particular, the breading was just too hard. My daughter's crab beignet was better. For a main, I enjoyed the fried chicken but it wasn't among the best I've had. The Mac cheese with it was also just okay. Maybe my expectations were too high, I had heard so much about Savannah food and the restaurant is beautiful, but it feels they missed a little.

We made reservations ahead online and when we arrived, the staff greeted us so warmly that, at one point, we wanted to just hang out in the bar area with them. The staff was amazing!!! We were exhausted after a long day touring Savannah's hot spots and were ready to chill for dinner. Our seating was nice as it overlooked the River. It was late in the evening but our view of the River Boat still played into the ambiance for us. This was the 1st dinner in which we both didn't order a cocktail... Strange right!!! We had the Crawfish Beignets & She Crab Soup to start. Both were good and then moved on to the Entrees. They delivered on the Short Ribs and the Fried Chicken. Food was solid and we were full, trying to figure out how to get back to the hotel without walking!!! Great evening.

Fantastic food and great views. The service was on point. I'll be back. The 3 colleagues that went went with me also really enjoyed their meals. They raved about the Mac & Cheese!

Such a nice restaurant along river street! To get to the restaurant, you have to go through the coffee bar and take the elevator up to the 4th floor, and once you get off the elevator, you will be greeted by the front on the restaurant. We didn't have reservations for lunch, but we were seated immediately. The biscuits that they brought were warm and delicious. We got a fried green tomatoes appetizer to share, and it was really fresh and good. I really enjoyed the short rib sandwich I got, and the seafood dishes all came with generous amounts of seafood. I would definitely come again to try the dinner some time, and I would recommend this place if you are ever on river street!

Nice place. The vibe was cool. Piano man playing. The service was great. We were seated immediately, our server was attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and my fried chicken was hot and juicy. My husband's braised short rib was so tender. The complimentary biscuits were so good. Highly recommend. Not cheap tho.

Stopped in for a quick drink at the bar after walking around Savannah with girlfriends. Nice wine menu. We shared the fried green tomatoes while we sipped on our wine. The appetizer was very good. Perfectly seasoned and lightly battered without being heavy. Delicious.

Great food, wonderful warm atmosphere and really just a place to enjoy the Savannah river. Our favorite was the fried green tomatoes and the shrimp and grits. 100% recommended

We really loved this place. The location is amazing, the service was incredible and the food... absolutely delicious. For drinks I had the best Bloody Mary I've ever had.

The place is a bit smaller than expected but still nice. The place was very clean and the staff was helpful and friendly. The French onion soup was exactly what you want it to be, cheesy top with great onion soup and bread inside. Really great on a cool/cold day. I also had the shrimp and grits and truth be told they were just okay. I saw they had an award for the best shrimp and grits but it left me underwhelmed. Still good but I've had better. Overall a good place to eat and I'd come back but would try the ribeye.

5 Biscuits, fried green tomatoes, French onion and she crab soup, mahi mahi, shrimp and grits. All absolutely amazing and great service

Was a good spot to have dinner, she crab soup was good, drinks were good. Wait is this the one on the 4th floor? This was a bit confusing two Vic's restaurants one next to the other... maybe the other one was better? Left us wondering

i thought the atmosphere here was cozy and warm, with soft lighting and lovely landscape paintings on the walls. regarding appetizers: the fried tomatoes, although very crispy, had too much breading (loved the goat cheese on top of those). the crab cake was spectacular and made with fresh blue crab meat. the in terms of the main course, my scallops were so buttery and perfectly cooked. however, the mashed potatoes could have been a bit more flavorful and salty. didn't love the cheesecake. the servers were great; no complaints there.

We had the most amazing dinners! The Catfish over grits was phenomenal, and so was the filet. The collard greens were in a category all their own!!!! Mike was an awesome server and was so attentive. It was a really fun night!! Susie Lewis

They have Affogato here! Not the same as Italy but it'll suffice! Not bad ! Coffee tastes really good! Employees friendly & helpful! Pretty efficient service! Nice little walk on the river street!

Stopped by for lunch but there were closed seating for lunch and setting up for dinner. The bar was open. Had a drink to pass the time. We were hungry so we left to eat somewhere else. Will definitely stop by here for lunch or dinner. It looked good and heard great things. Bartender was so friendly.

The piano and atmosphere is the reason to enjoy a meal here ! We really enjoyed the scallops and dessert. The fried green tomatoes did not have any flavour. Octopus was over cooked and rubbery. But I would totally go again for piano listening, and order the scallops and dessert!!

Service was great, food was great, and I tried a new Peach cocktail. There was an amazing boardwalk and quaint little shops. Parking was a little difficult but it worked out. I'm sure I'll go again to try some of the other dishes.

some of the freshest fish we've tasted while in Savannah. we really enjoyed the pecan flounder , shrimp and grits and fish tacos. she crab and french onion soup were a solid 3/5. our server ( maybe Erica) was GREAT! she had great suggestions and was always on point . the views and table settings are very nice. a definite stop if your hungry for local fare.

Excellent service, Devine food, and great atmosphere. Our server even surprised us with a dessert for our honeymoon so sweet. Definitely a must!

Excellent! Always! Every time I stop in Savannah I try to do dinner at Vic's. Don't always manage it as they're often full. Ambiance is upscale and laid back. Great live music. Drinks are excellent. This time I had their peach cocktail. The fish is always fresh and delicious. Great place.

Great location with a view of the river (mostly blocked by The Georgia Queen riverboat). Didn't realize they do not have a real brunch menu on the weekends. Scrambled eggs and biscuits on a printed "Brunch Menu" and that's about it. Our server was super friendly. We ordered Bloody Marys which tasted bizzare (fizzy and actually fishy tasting!). I had the crab cakes and husband had flounder which were both fresh and tasty. We wanted coffee but were told they were out but we could go downstairs to the cafe and order a coffee and bring it upstairs. Just not at all what you would expect from a fine dining establishment. Fix your Bloody Mary issue. Serve Brunch on the weekends. And don't run out of coffee. I'd give them a second chance.

It's taken me a long time to get back to this restaurant although I have often dreamed of their delicious fried shrimp and oysters. We visited Savannah for a birthday party and this was our first stop. We had one of the best servers I believe that I have EVER had, the sweet and kind Tanisha. She had such a positive and welcoming aura about her. Even if the shrimp and oysters had not lived up to my dreams, we still would have enjoyed the experience just because of her. But they did and we did everything but lick those plates clean! I do not understand why no other restaurant can make these dishes even close to Vic's. They are just outstanding. We leave today but not before I get some more! My pictures aren't great because of the lighting but just trust me.

I travel a lot and tend to seek out oysters and mussels. I hate to be predictable, but I love shellfish. And I love finding something that surprises me. These mussels surprised me. I was staying nearby and looking for lunch, and they had me at mussels and fries. Or pomme frites, if you want to get fancy. It is a classic combination, but if people are not familiar, it seems weird. These mussels were dressed in a wine a butter sauce, very typical, but it also had capers and sausage. The capers were completely different for me. I have eaten mussels from Vancouver to Santorini, and this was a first. And I loved it. I can get down with some capers. I love those tiny briny buds. And they were plentiful. The sausage was good, but not necessary for me. The fries were seasoned and very tasty. I do wish they were fried a bit crispier, they were a bit wimpy. They had a seasoned mayonnaise with them that I did not try as I am unreasonable in my distaste for all things mayo. But the combination was still good. It was a very enjoyable lunch. Also, a very large portion and I could not finish it. Their mussels at dinner come with bread instead of the fries, and I think I would go that way on my next visit, that sauce is worth sopping up. I loved the tiled ceiling and black and white floor. The service was great. I knew what I wanted before stepping in, but the table next to me had several food allergies, and Logan our server, made sure that they were aware of ingredients and what they were safe to order. I have been in the area before and tend to stay away from the river and out of the more touristy areas, but coming to Vic's was worth meandering through all the people on the weekend.