Vics On the River - Savannah (GA)

5 /5 Amy Durant: Excellent dining experience! We started with the French onion soup - delicious! The braised short rib with mashed potatoes and green beans was outstanding. The serving was so generous that I ended up taking a large portion home. Of course we had to try a dessert so we ordered the chocolate mousse cake. It was good but not stellar. The service and atmosphere was fantastic with live music playing in the front room. Out table was further back and more quiet. I will definitely return when Im back in town.

5 /5 Lauren Ford: We decided on Vics as a last minute reservation for our anniversary. We made our reservation on Thursday night for a 5 pm Friday dinner and our options at that point were 5 pm, or after 8:45. We had no issues getting our reservation in and while seating was a little tricky (they dont start seating until 5, we showed up at 4:55, and we were finally seated at 5:10), it was fast and efficient at the end. The food was incredible. The serving staff was amazing. The vibe of the place was exactly what we wanted. Wed added "Anniversary" to our reservation and every single person we interacted with wished us happy anniversary and I have never had any restaurant pay attention to that note and it was just a little something extra. The fried green tomatoes are to die for. The drinks were incredible. The biscuits were fluffy and the honey butter was perfect. I got the salmon and my husband got the short ribs and I dont know how much we actually talked once the food came out because we were too busy eating. 10/10 experience, food, ambiance, staff, everything. I definitely look forward to coming back the next time were in Savannah.

5 /5 Alex Sharp: Review of Vic’s on the River Vic’s on the River delivered exactly what a great Savannah restaurant should: warmth, consistency, and food that understands its purpose. From the moment we arrived, the difference was obvious. Service was welcoming and attentive without being intrusive. No attitude, no posturing. Just professionals who know how to read a table and take care of guests. Pacing was right, questions were answered without eye rolls, and the entire experience felt relaxed in the best way. The food showed intention and generosity. Dishes were well-seasoned, properly executed, and satisfying without pretending to be something they weren’t. Everything tasted like it had been cooked with confidence, not fear. Portions made sense, flavors were balanced, and nothing relied on gimmicks or theatrics to justify itself. The atmosphere struck the right balance between polished and comfortable. You’re aware you’re somewhere special, but you never feel like you’re being tested or judged for being there. It’s a place that understands hospitality is about making people feel welcome, not impressed into silence. In a city full of historic buildings and hyped destinations, Vic’s stands out by doing the most important thing consistently well: serving good food with genuine hospitality. This is a place I would happily return to and confidently recommend to anyone visiting Savannah.

5 /5 Cora Beth Riegelmayer: Vic’s on the River was outstanding! I started with the Riesling Pear Salad, which was light, flavorful, and beautifully presented. My lunch entrée was the seared scallops—perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. My husband enjoyed the Caesar salad and the Blackened Seafood Alfredo, and everything was fresh and tasty. Our waiter, Rick, was wonderful—attentive, friendly, and thoughtful. He even brought me the bottle of delicious Riesling so I could photograph it for a future purchase. We loved everything about this place and can’t wait to return@

5 /5 Rob Baxter: Wed been wandering along the Riverside and happened upon this place around lunchtime. The place met our needs since there were five of us plus two small dogs and the outside section suited, even if we did have a short wait. Not surprisingly there was a larger proportion of fish dishes and some very interesting starters. I absolutely loved the meat loaf though the special, grouper and grits was perhaps less well rated by the two who had it. No problems with the drinks, I can certainly recommend the Scofflaw Atlanta IPA, and the Wild Leap and Wicked Weed were also well received. The main indoor section of the restaurant was very smart and it was easy to see why this place is popular. We loved Chereece, our server. She was a real character and our dogs were made welcome.