District Smokehouse
500 W River St, Savannah
(912) 373-9100
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Cool spot off the river.
The brisket sandwich is the best I’ve had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got a chance to eat here while on a work trip. I arrived about 2 hours before closing. I have to say that the bar tenders were very hospitable and the river front view setting was really pretty.
I had myself a two meat platter with brisket and sausage. This came with two sides: a potato salad and a coleslaw. The sausage had a nice and smoky flavor, and the brisket was so tender.
This was a really good value for the taste and good sized portions. Would come again if I’m in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a brisket sandwich at the Smokehouse. They have a good menu and an actual smoker sitting near the hotel and the river. I sat the bar (open air, by the river) and ate alone. The brisket was good. I ordered the potato salad forgetting what part of the country I'm in. It came with a heavy dose of mustard, which I don't/can't do. So it went untouched. That's on me for not asking, but also the bartender could have noticed that it was never touched and possibly offered an alternative (I know, that would have cost them something, so whatever).
Manager Kerin is so awesome I drank a couple picklebacks in her honor..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I stopped in for what turned out to be a mostly wonderful experience. The pork dish was absolutely delicious, tender, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care. It hit all the right notes and paired perfectly with the relaxing ambiance.
Speaking of ambiance, the Riverwalk seating was a highlight. The cool breeze, waterfront view, and laid-back vibe made for a truly enjoyable setting. It’s the kind of spot you could easily spend hours at, just watching the world go by.
However, the experience took a disappointing turn when a guest allowed their dog to sit on top of the bar. I’m all for pet-friendly spaces, but there’s a clear difference between accommodating pets and compromising cleanliness and health standards. It was distracting, unsanitary, and frankly off-putting, especially when you’re dining.
In short: great food and unbeatable atmosphere, but the lack of basic enforcement around pets left a blemish on an otherwise memorable evening.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great outdoor bar and dining area. Beautiful view of the Savannah River.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was absolutely amazing. Please get the beef rib if they have them. David was an amazing waiter and had the best customer service. Definitely would visit again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sat here for 20 minutes! Bartender saw us, continued chatting with his ONE AND ONLY CUSTOMER! Never even acknowledged us. Yes they were open, tried getting his attention and he turned his back! Another lady was at the bar (maybe she worked there) and was on her phone the entire time. There was ONE person at the bar and ONE couple sitting at a table! We weren’t even acknowledged, couldn’t even get anyone to talk to us, both actively ignored. 7/14/2025 at 1410
Was super excited to try this place, will never come back and will spread the word of the awful staff!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great view of the river. Quick service. Grilled cheese with BBQ and pimento cheese was so good. Fries are crispy and seasoned. All outdoor seating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this spot for a bit of brisket every time we travel to Savannah. The brisket is always fantastic, the drinks and service are always great. Sit at the bar - watch the people and boats go by.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
the bbq bland.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
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Our bartender Luke was amazing. Friendly and attentive. Should he ever move to Buffalo we would hire him at our brewery. The bbq was very delicious and the venue offered amazing views of the river and July 4th fireworks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, generous portion, great price, great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place definitely has potential but, it is lacking a little bit in some places. Let me start off by saying though the food was good aside from the coleslaw lacking just a little bit it was an okay choice. So firstly, the service wasn't the best. Although friendly and attentive, it did take a while for someone to come help us and it wasn't extremely busy. Secondly, the amount of food you get for what you are paying isn't worth it. This place probably out of all the places I've tried BBQ at is probably near the very bottom for the amount of meat they have on the ribs. So if you are wanting a good amount for your money don't order the ribs. The fries had a very good flavor but were a little cold. I'd say this place isn't anything great although clean, chill, and good food it just doesn't meet the standard for a 5 star BBQ. I would be willing to come back and try something else though to give it another chance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Food was unavailable Sadly. The drinks were great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The burnt ends were AWFUL, Tough I couldn't chew them! The potatoes in the potato salad were hard! No flavor it tasted like it came out of a can! The baked beans were awful! No flavor loaded with slimy strips of pulled pork! The pulled pork has No flavor! I was so disappointed, we had dinner there a year or so ago the food was great, but not today. We are here for the weekend from Warner Robins. Fix the potato salad and baked beans, the burnt ends take it off the menu or give to customers as dog scraps! Take that darn pineapple out of it!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
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