Olde Pink House - Savannah, GA
Summary
The Olde Pink House in Savannah, GA is a lovely fine dining restaurant serving elevated southern cuisine in a gorgeous historic home. Going in I was concerned that the Olde Pink House was over-hyped in travel guides and may not live up to its reputation. But they completely surpassed my expectations! During my visit I tried the biscuits, fried green tomato appetizer, fried pork chop dinner, and the peanut butter mousse bomb dessert.
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What I Ordered
Biscuits
free
A basket of complimentary biscuits was brought to the table. I think these may have been the best biscuits I have had to date. They were war, soft, and buttery and served with whipped butter.
Fried Green Tomatoes
$12
If you order the fried green tomato appetizer for two each person gets one fried green tomato. It consists of a fried green tomato with a bacon and cabbage slaw served on a bed of creamed corn. This was an extremely well crafted dish. It has a splendid balance of flavors and textures. The tomato had a delicious, flavorful batter that was perfectly fried to add a crispy texture. Additionally, the tomato itself was perfectly ripe, so it had a savory sweetness. The corn was lovely saucy, sweet, and creamy element. Lastly the slaw added a nice acidity and savoriness to the dish and more interesting textures.
Fried Pork Chop
$36.95
I ordered the fried pork shop dinner with mac and cheese and a twice baked potato sides. The pork chop was absolutely massive and I couldn’t finish the whole thing. It had a very nicely seasoned breading that was like a fried chicken breading. I think that the gravy added a much needed moisture to the pork chop but I was not very impressed by the gravy (it was pretty average). The mac and cheese was a tasty baked mac with a great cheese crust on top. The serving was large and very creamy and cheesy. The twice baked potato had a light but complex depth of flavor with sour cream, chives, butter, and cheese.
Peanut Butter Mousse Bomb
$10.95
The peanut butter mousse bomb was served with a whipped cream and golden sugar work decorations. The serving size was quite large with very attractive presentation. I found this dessert to be extremely rich, so I don’t think one person could tackle it on their own after a meal, but it was a good size to share. It may be good paired with a coffee.
Overall Food
Overall, I loved the food at the Olde Pink House. They offer a concise menu with a refined take on southern cuisine, such as fried green tomatoes, and pot pie. Additionally, they offer a selection of traditional fine dining options such as steak, fish, and shellfish. They delivered extremely high quality food: the presentation was beautiful; the serving sizes are large; the flavor and texture combinations are wonderful.
Service
The staff at the Olde Pink House were top notch. They primarily seat reservations only. Everyone was dressed formally and very professional. The waiter, bartender, and manager were very friendly and kind. They many recommendations and the history of the historic home. The waiter and manager both checked in regularly to ensure the food was good and get any additional items. I was quite impressed by the service.
Atmosphere
Size
I think there were about 20-30 tables in the dining area. There was also a full bar with an additional 5-10 small tables.
Who Goes Here?
A wide variety of families, couples on dates, tourists, and small groups celebrating occasions visit.
Overall Atmosphere
The atmosphere at Olde Pink House is quite spectacular. The restaurant is in a historic home from the late 1700s. The main floor houses the bar seating area, restrooms, host area and waiting area. The main formal dining rooms are upstairs in the home. They have stairs as well as an elevator available. We were seated in the ballroom which had beautiful functioning dual fireplaces, crystal chandeliers, mirrors, murals, molding, and opulent furnishings. It is a formal fine dining restaurant, but I did notice quite a few people dressed casually, so the dress code seems to be relaxed. The overall experience is very classy, sophisticated, and luxurious.
Location
The Olde Pink House in Savannah, GA is in a lovely location. It is in a one of the historic squares with a small park in the center. There is a small amount of street parking available, but it is also about one block from the free shuttle stop and a very walkable area. There are many shops, restaurants, museums, and parks within walking distance.
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Value for money
I though the Olde Pink House was a very good value for your money. It isa fairly pricey place to dine, however in this case I think it is well worth the price. The food was delicious and in large servings and the service experience was top notch. Additionally, the atmosphere is truly one of a kind with wonderful history and a sense of true opulence you just don’t find elsewhere.
Overall
The Olde Pink House in Savannah, GA is really a treat to experience. They offer elevated southern cuisine with delicious balanced flavors and textures. I loved all of the dishes I tried during my visit. Additionally, I was blown away by the stunning dining room and wonderful staff. I would suggest the Old Pink House to anyone looking for a locale for special date night or celebration. Additionally, I would recommend Savannah visitors plan to dine at Olde Pink House if you can afford it. It was wonderful and completely worth it.
