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Vic's on the River

Vic's on the River is a dog-friendly, fine dining restaurant in Savannah, GA serving fine Southern cuisine crispy calamari, buttermilk fried chicken, and jumbo lump crab cakes. Large outdoor seating area welcomes dogs. Well behaved dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio. Please call ahead to ensure the patio is open. Visit Website

Or call (912) 721-1000 or email info@vicsontheriver.com for more information.

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Vic's on the River has received a rating of 4.1 out of 5 bones by 31 canine critics on BringFido and 4.5 out of 5 by 6,095 guests on TripAdvisor.


Visitors generally have positive experiences at Vic's on the River, praising the restaurant's dog-friendly atmosphere and attentive staff. Some guests, however, have encountered issues with the patio being closed or being unable to secure a table with their pets.

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  • Lindsey
    Oct 12, 2024
    Patio friends

    5 tables for outside friends

  • Jill
    Sep 18, 2024
    Unreliable

    Made a reservation and noted we would be bringing our dogs. They cancelled our reservation but didn’t tell us until we arrived. They refused to seat us outside because it was sprinkling and inside because they don’t allow dogs inside. Getting all the way down to River Walk, finding and paying for a parking spot, and making it up to the restaurant only to have them essentially give us the boot was incredibly disappointing. They didn’t offer any apologies or recommendations after canceling us without notice. They truly didn’t seem to care at all. Don’t bank on this place.

  • Christy
    Aug 14, 2024
    Such friendly staff

    They welcomed our doggie hands down in the bar. Brought her water and everyone loved her. The patio was closed but they had no problem welcoming us inside! And the food is amazing!! Will always go back!

  • Danielle
    Jul 19, 2024
    Patio closed

    Not sure if it is permanently closed, but the last review also says the patio was closed. So not sure that they have dog friendly seating currently.

  • Concordia
    Jul 4, 2024
    Patio closed

    Asked the guy outside of dogs were allowed and he said yes. Took elevator up and they said they don’t have any dog friendly tables currently. There was an outside patio but it wasn’t open. Very frustrating.

  • Lesa
    Jun 24, 2024
    Awesome meal

    The staff are friendly and professional and made Jake feel right at home. Excellent menu choices - hubby chose the seafood platter and I enjoyed the catfish and grits. No dog menu, but the waiter was quick to bring Jake a bowl of fresh cold water. Highly recommend!

  • Belinda
    May 5, 2024
    Perfect spot and a great lunch

    We stopped at Vic’s on the River , on the river walk side . Nice tables in the shade , these are on the sidewalk but we had plenty of room for Dobby’s stroller . Wait staff was attentive , food was delicious . All in all a great place to stop , have a drink and enjoy some people watching.

  • William
    Mar 3, 2022
    Very dog friendly!!

    we’ve stopped here 3 years in a row with our two large Labs. they always bring out water and treats. the hostess is a real dog lover. Food is quite good (we get the carpaccio). will definitely be back next year!

  • Colleen
    Jun 16, 2021
    Best lunch we’ve had in Savannah!

    We tried to go for dinner but they do not take reservations for outside patio where the pups are welcomed. Came back for lunch today- very pleased. Foods delicious. We sat in the shade and they immediately brought our dog a bowl of ice water and lots of attention 😊

  • Brian
    Jun 5, 2021
    Very dog friendly, but overrated otherwise

    This place is very dog friendly which is good.. but, to be honest, the food is overpriced and underwhelming... I've traveled alot and I recognize overpaying for an "expectation"..

  • Seth
    May 15, 2021
    Very Dog Friendly!

    I initially saw Vic's on this app. Once we were on River Street a local dog parent told us that we had to try Vic's! I'm glad that we did! Michelle, the outdoor dining host was fantastic! She was super friendly and welcoming! She made sure my pups were well taken care of! She brought treats and a bowl full of water for my dogs! All the staff we encountered at Vic's were fantastic and very friendly to our dogs! I highly recommend!

  • Alexander
    Apr 30, 2021
    Popped our heads in to check out the menu

    The wonderful lady offered my little pup a bowl of water since he seemed thirsty. Awesome!

  • Christine
    Mar 19, 2021
    Our favorite spot for lunch!

    We’ve been staying in the area for the winter and have loved going to Vics for late day lunches on their patio. We’ve been here a handful of times and the staff has always been amazing! They always bring a big fresh bowl of cold water and give lots of love! The tables are spaced out so you don’t feel crowded either.
    Other than having a happy pup, the service is always good, the food is great and we keep going back!

  • Stephanie
    Sep 29, 2020
    Really took care of my boxer....and me

    Went for lunch and was seated on the patio, was taken through the restaurant to a table outside. My pup is not dog friendly so they were sure to seat us away from other dogs. This was her first road trip and her stomach was upset so they grilled plain chicken breast for her, two helpings and she gobbled it up. My food was delicious as well. Great staff, great food and super dog friendly in a lovely setting

  • Laura
    Sep 23, 2019
    Very Welcoming

    We came with our two Doxies. We expected for them to sit us outside, but they sat us at a cozy indoor table. The waiter brought over two bowls of water which was greatly appreciated by the pups and mom and dad! The food was very good. The waitstaff treated us very kindly. Highly recommend a visit with your pups here!

  • Jen
    Jul 4, 2019
    Very Pup Friendly

    They welcomed us in with our dog and even brought us treats!

  • Teresa
    May 13, 2019
    Excellent lunch

    Not only was the food at Vic’s spot on, but they were very dog friendly. No less than 3 employees asked if they could bring water for our pup. Highly recommend for a visit with your fur child.

  • Sara
    May 2, 2019
    Breakfast on a rainy morning

    We got breakfast one morning in early March 2019 when visiting Savannah. We were able to take our dog right into the coffee bar. They had very yummy coffee, muffins and cinnamon rolls to get us going in the morning.

  • Jennifer
    Feb 14, 2019
    Pretty Bummed

    Dog friendly patio was closed

  • Ricky
    Feb 1, 2019
    Seasonal dog allowances

    Sadly we were turned away due to their porch being closed

  • Kathy
    More than a year ago
    Awesome !

    The staff was extremely helpful and accommodating to all 4 of us ( 2 humans +2 pups). Beyond kind and friendly.

  • Ria
    Apr 28, 2018
    Great food

    We had lunch here on Friday. They have nice covered patio with lots of shades. They brought water bowl right away, our Golden Retriever got lots of scratches from the waitress. Food was delicious. Lunch is around $14. Food was delivered quickly. Highly recommended. Street parking.

  • RFW
    More than a year ago
    Good food and very accomodating

    A bit upscale, which is what we were looking for. They do not take reservations for the outdoor patio, so it is first come first served. We were fortunate to walk right in a little after 7pm on a Thursday but within 20 minutes all of the patio tables were taken. Good food. Friendly and accommodating staff. We were walking along the river, but they welcomed us to walk in through the coffee shop and take the elevator up to the restaurant, walking through to the outdoor patio.

  • Trish M
    More than a year ago
    Delicious, Excellent Service, Dog-Friendly Patio Seating

    It was a bit more expensive, but we were impressed with everything that we ordered. Our waiter was excellent and provided us with a water bowl. The patio seating was perfect as it is enclosed with railings and covered. We'll definitely visit again while in Savannah.

  • Amanda
    More than a year ago
    Fantastic!

    The staff was very friendly with my dog. They brought him a water bowl and he got several scratches from these great people! The patio has plenty of tables to pick from and is very shady.

  • David
    More than a year ago
    wouldn't seat us

    Made online reservations for Sunday lunch. In the notes section I mentioned that we had a dog and needed to sit outside. When I got there and checked in and told them I had a dog, they told me that they did not allow dogs inside and that because they were understaffed they could not see us outside.

  • Bill
    More than a year ago
    Great food and service

    Great food and service. Very dog friendly. Great atmosphere.

  • Lee
    More than a year ago
    Pet-friendly and Good food

    Great atmosphere, good food and friendly staff. We entered off River St through the coffee shop and they let us use the elevator to go to the fourth floor and out to patio.

  • Katie
    More than a year ago
    Great for People and Dogs

    My humans have brought me here twice. The loved their food both times, there service was excellent, and the brought me a nice cool bowl of water. I think you will be pleased if you give it a try!

  • Diane
    More than a year ago
    Great!

    Immediately brought bowl of water for our Lab. Nice covered area. Stopped for lunch on Sunday. Great food and service. Will definitely come back.

  • Howard
    More than a year ago
    Dog Friendly People

    There is an outdoor deck with full umbrella covering upstairs. It was a hot humid day and they were not expecting outdoor patrons,but when we showed up with the dog, they went out of their way to make us all comfortable. A bowl of ice water was presented for the dog. They put out 4 fans to help more the the air around and make it more comfortable. Our wait person checked on us frequently and we had a nice conversation with him. the food was excellent. We want to go back bout have to leave before we will get a chance. Skip Paul Deen and go to Vic's.

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