The Olde Pink House
Savannah, GA 31401-2713
Phone: (912) 232-4286
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Bryan Street
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 5pm-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for The Olde Pink House – by John Kress
In Short
Couples out for a romantic evening on the town dine in propinquity to festive groups of convention-goers--and everyone goes home happy. Heart-of-pine floors and period antiques lend to an atmosphere of Old South gentility, but don't be surprised to spot tourists in shorts and T-shirts. Skip ho-hum pasta selections for one of the menu's stunning seafood dishes including crowd pleasers like pan-seared crab cakes, rich she-crab soup and seared scallops.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoKeep a lookout for the ghost of James Habersham, the wealthy Savannahian who built the house. Diners frequently describe running into him in the restaurant.
User Reviews for The Olde Pink House
04/12/2008 Posted by maspen
Very dissapointing and not romantic, as touted. The upstairs room was old and not terribly asthetic. Although our table was one of two most requested according to a hostess, my view was through a tree to a parking garage. My wife at least had a peek at the square below. The wine list was shallow and resembled a supermarket selection. The "French" Pinot Noir (not Burgundy) was described as "French grapes bottled in California"? At $30 a bottle I thought I would take a chance. You would find this one stocked near the bottom shelf. Although asparagus were fresh and in season, the chef chose to use something not local, ditto the hericot vert, which our nervous waiter just loved to repeat over and over. Even though we had 2 waiters assigned to our table, my wife's she-crab soup arrived long before she was finished with her salad course. When the timing mistake was identified, the soup was removed and returned some 15 minutes later served just barely hot enough. The drizzling of sherry tableside was an unnecessary bit of showmanship. I recommend Harry's in St. Augustine here. My wife's mojito was "not the real deal" as described by the waiter (who was from Miami). Hmmm, perhaps he could enlighten the bartender? The crab cake was soggy and left uneaten. My grilled flounder with fruit chutney was adequate. The hostess reappeared and I let her know I was not happy at all with the service, mentioning that two other tables had eaten and departed. She removed the apps and the soup from the bill, and could not justify tipping our waitstaff. Avoid The OldePink House.
02/06/2007 Posted by jaymaygm
Thank goodness General Sherman didn't burn down Savannah, like he did Atlanta. The Old Pink House sits right on one of those famous squares, that dot the downtown historic district. Pale pink exterior, that invites one in for one of the most romantic dining spots anywhere. Fireplaces, especially good this time of year, antiques, and a very caring staff. Start with the best She-Crab soup you will ever have in your life, with just the right amount of Sherry. All the fresh seafood entree's are wonderful, especially the crab-cakes and seared scallops. You might want to dress casual-dressy, and you will fit right in. Be prepared to hear the ghost stories. And finish the night downstairs, in the small intimate bar. Old Pink House is one of the places that makes Savannah, special and romantic!
Pros: Wonderful Romantic, Historical Dining! Great Staff!
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