According to one resident event planner, the best group-friendly restaurants in Savannah include one that’s a favorite among locals and one that boasts great views of the city’s famed River Street.
Anne Hagin, Event Planner,
Anne Hagin Events, Savannah, Ga.
The Olde Pink House Restaurant, with its period-appropriate decor and sophisticated Southern charm, is nestled in the heart of historic downtown Savannah at Reynolds Square. Mingling with your group of 400 throughout the entire mansion makes for lasting memories. The Olde Pink House offers consistently great food, including hand-crafted cocktails, a BLT salad that was featured on the Food Network and crispy scored flounder. The restaurant also features a charming and elegant ballroom that’s a fabulous place for smaller gatherings, or the entire upper floor is available to accommodate larger cocktail parties or corporate events.
Garibaldi Cafe, where specialties include seafood and pasta, is the sister restaurant to Olde Pink House and is located in the City Market area of historic downtown Savannah. A consistent favorite among locals and known for its festive atmosphere and simple elegance, Garibaldi has also become a favorite for corporate and special events holding up to 120 comfortably in its second-floor room.
Aqua Star Restaurant, located at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, is perfectly designed to entertain groups of many sizes with its 150-person capacity, a private dining room and expertly trained staff. The menu features a fine mix of classic and imaginative dishes created by the internationally renowned Executive Chef Roger Michel. Voted “Best View of Savannah,” Aqua Star offers guests a spectacular perspective of Savannah’s River Street and the delightful surprise of an occasional tall ship passing through the waterway. The bar, Aqua Fuego, features a hand-picked boutique wine selection and the rarest varieties of champagnes in Savannah—perfect for memorable celebratory toasts.