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Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 2–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4–10 PM |
| Friday | 4–11 PM |
| Saturday | 4–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 27 Montgomery St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: (912) 667-7740
Website: https://www.thedarling.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: resy.com
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Reviews
Kelly Brooks
My son and I had the best dinner. The James river and Bay Oysters were delicious. We also had the clam chowder and crab cakes along with oyster shooters. The host and hostess at the door were super friendly. Our waitress Lilly was really great. She was very knowledgeable about the oysters and attentive to us even though the restaurant was very busy. One of the best waitresses Ive had in awhile. I will return to this restaurant every time I visit Savannah.
… moreEdward Sohn
Such a great find. Avoid a tourist trap on River St and come get a quality experience here.
Oysters all were good. The standard James River oysters are clean and balanced, so the happy hour is a great deal. The others all leaned between briny and very briny, where I like more vegetal and floral notes.
The mains were standout – in the best kind of way, any flaws in the dishes were outdone by exceptional flavors. The mussels were a very good rendition of what they are supposed to be, even if they were maybe 5% dry.
And then some things were impeccable. The catch of the day was a spotted snapper and perfectly prepared with root vegetables and a mash – so great. The creole shrimp rivaled Emeril’s in Nola (which I consider a standard bearer). And the fried chicken sandwich was elevated too: crispy, soft and juicy, with a layer of crunchy veg and a super soft bun.
The revelation was the lump crab fettuccine with anchovy-chili oil. Yes, could have been more al dente but I had no complaints – the flavors were extremely next level and the pasta cook ended up just absorbing them all.
Service was very friendly, attentive and responsive. Would absolutely mark this place for a return.
… moreOysters all were good. The standard James River oysters are clean and balanced, so the happy hour is a great deal. The others all leaned between briny and very briny, where I like more vegetal and floral notes.
The mains were standout – in the best kind of way, any flaws in the dishes were outdone by exceptional flavors. The mussels were a very good rendition of what they are supposed to be, even if they were maybe 5% dry.
And then some things were impeccable. The catch of the day was a spotted snapper and perfectly prepared with root vegetables and a mash – so great. The creole shrimp rivaled Emeril’s in Nola (which I consider a standard bearer). And the fried chicken sandwich was elevated too: crispy, soft and juicy, with a layer of crunchy veg and a super soft bun.
The revelation was the lump crab fettuccine with anchovy-chili oil. Yes, could have been more al dente but I had no complaints – the flavors were extremely next level and the pasta cook ended up just absorbing them all.
Service was very friendly, attentive and responsive. Would absolutely mark this place for a return.
Katie Williams Pierson
I had a wonderful time getting dinner here last night! I sat at the bar and Caitlin was so charming and knowledgeable. All of the food that I got exceeded my already high expectations! I ordered half a dozen oysters to start and they paired wonderfully with the delicious martini Caitlin made me. While I loved all of the oysters, the “little darlings” were my favorite! I also ordered the crab fettuccine. I feel like normally crab pasta dishes have just a little sprinkling of crab, but that was not the case here. Each bite was so flavorful, and my dish had a very generous serving of pasta and crab. The bar and restaurant are both beautiful and while it was busy, the environment was calm with a phenomenal playlist in the background. I would highly recommend!
… moreFirst Last
The Darling Oyster Bar in Savannah, GA was fantastic. Try sitting at the Raw Bar for a lively experience. Staff and food were fantastic. Notably, the Savannah and Charleston locations have identical menus along with a well appointed atmosphere.
… moreAdam Dirk
Dining with Dirk: USMC 250th Birthday Edition The Darling Oyster Bar
Our group of four grabbed seats at the bar and decided to take on the menu from top to bottom. Highlights included the fresh catch of the day—Chilean sea bass—along with a dozen oysters, shrimp, cheese grits, mussels, clam chowder, shrimp creole, and frites.
Hands down, the shrimp creole and sea bass stole the show. The cheese grits came in a strong second. Surprisingly, while the mussels, chowder, and frites were all excellent, they didn’t quite reach the same level. The oysters, however, stood on their own—peak season and perfectly fresh.
A special shoutout to Dan, Cody, and Caitlin, who were outstanding behind the bar—mixing flawless cocktails and timing each dish perfectly The Darling is already running like a well-oiled machine. Twas good & vibes were high.
Cheers to good food, great company, and 250 years of the Corps. — Skye Mills, Ryan Kessler, Mia — in Savannah.
… moreOur group of four grabbed seats at the bar and decided to take on the menu from top to bottom. Highlights included the fresh catch of the day—Chilean sea bass—along with a dozen oysters, shrimp, cheese grits, mussels, clam chowder, shrimp creole, and frites.
Hands down, the shrimp creole and sea bass stole the show. The cheese grits came in a strong second. Surprisingly, while the mussels, chowder, and frites were all excellent, they didn’t quite reach the same level. The oysters, however, stood on their own—peak season and perfectly fresh.
A special shoutout to Dan, Cody, and Caitlin, who were outstanding behind the bar—mixing flawless cocktails and timing each dish perfectly The Darling is already running like a well-oiled machine. Twas good & vibes were high.
Cheers to good food, great company, and 250 years of the Corps. — Skye Mills, Ryan Kessler, Mia — in Savannah.
Cheri Cobb
Beautiful Restaurant. Wonderful service. The lobster roll was delicious, next time I want to try it hot. My family and I enjoyed, we will be back 🙂 Oh and I can’t forget the cheesecake…… SWEET! 10/10 Experience
… moreAnthony Noha
Been trying to make it down to try the new oyster bar in Savannah. Definitely glad I tried it.
I tried four of each of the raw oysters on the half shell.
Definitely have to say the Tybee(local) oysters are supreme. Albeit they are small, Their flavor is full and salty.
Had an amazing waitress named Heather that was extremely helpful in describing each of them and was patient as I kept choosing a few more of a different type
Will definitely be back and they definitely spared no expense in creating a beautiful and inviting space to dine. 
… moreI tried four of each of the raw oysters on the half shell.
Definitely have to say the Tybee(local) oysters are supreme. Albeit they are small, Their flavor is full and salty.
Had an amazing waitress named Heather that was extremely helpful in describing each of them and was patient as I kept choosing a few more of a different type
Will definitely be back and they definitely spared no expense in creating a beautiful and inviting space to dine. 
Anna Spence
I had such a great first visit to Darling Oyster Bar. Our server, Marvelous, was warm, welcoming, and so kind. She made me feel right at home and truly elevated the experience.
I also enjoyed chatting with Vonny, the oyster shucker, at the counter. He was knowledgeable, fun, and helped pick the perfect oysters based on what I liked!
Between the service and the food, we’ll definitely be back. Again and again and again! What a fantastic place.
… moreI also enjoyed chatting with Vonny, the oyster shucker, at the counter. He was knowledgeable, fun, and helped pick the perfect oysters based on what I liked!
Between the service and the food, we’ll definitely be back. Again and again and again! What a fantastic place.
Nick T
Darling Oyster Bar nailed it—flawless service, incredible food. Those Bull River oysters were so fresh, and the scallops? Incredible. The lobster roll and crab cakes were great as well. We’ll be back.
… moreLarry Broussard
We have waited over 2 years for The Darling in Savannah to open. A block away from my wife Oksana’s art gallery in City Market we have passed by this building every week waiting for it to open. It was well worth the wait! Friends had tried to go this past weekend, but the place has been booked solid. Today, however, we found out that 4-6pm is Happy Hour with $1 oysters and it was a moderate crowd! We found seats at the oyster bar where there’s a great view of Franklin Square and City Market! Three seasoned oyster shuckers (Brian, Monty, & Vonnie) were filling the iced platters to order with practiced skill. Our friendly waitress, Alyssa, made several good suggestions and quickly took our order. Oksana and I both started with a dozen ice-cold freshly shucked oysters. They came on ice-filled lazy-Susan platter. You literally spin the plate for easy access to the oysters. They varied in size from medium to small. Well worth $12! There’s a house sauce, but I opted to make my own from scratch (ketchup, The Darling Hot Sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon, salt & pepper). The house sauce is mild and some fellow Cajuns may require Tabasco, which wasn’t on the table, but there was horseradish sauce. We also ordered a plate of fried oysters, fries, and a side of Hushpuppies (a suggestion of Alyssa). The fried oysters were delicate and crunchy and not over battered. They evaporated off the plate. The delicious hushpuppies were crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. Restaurant owners from Genevas across town sitting next to us thought everything was very good except some of the hushpuppies were too hard. Perhaps a smaller size could reduce cooking time and improve them. Oksana also tried the clam chowder, but didn’t brag about it as she drained the bowl. Another dozen oysters and cheesecake made fresh by Chef Ray topped with fresh fruit finished the meal. I recommend going in time for happy hour to get a seat and get oysters at a bargain!
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