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Circa 1875, Savannah, GA
Circa 1875, Savannah, GA
Circa 1875, Savannah, GA
Circa 1875, Savannah, GA
Circa 1875, Savannah, GA

Circa 1875

4.5
4.5
3938 Reviews
$30 and under
French
48 Whitaker Street., Savannah, GA 31401

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Circa 1875 is a historic little gem in downtown Savannah, where the melodic tunes of classic Jazz and standards are always accenting the atmosphere.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Historic District - North
  • Cross street
    Broughton
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,938 people are saying

Circa 1875 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal Georgia

    Great for fine wines

  • Coastal Georgia

    Romantic

  • Savannah

    Great for fine wines

  • Savannah

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Circa 1875 offers an "authentic French dining experience" with "impeccable service" and "delicious" food. Guests rave about "amazing servers" like Emily and Marty, and standout dishes like the "best escargot" and flavorful steak frites. The cozy atmosphere and "charming" decor enhance the experience, making it a "highly recommended" spot in Savannah.
3,938 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Very comfortable and appealing surroundings. Off to a great start. However, our server was indifferent and inattentive. Food was average for the price. Soggy frites. Fish was over priced. Sorry, would not recommend.

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  2. Anthony

    E. Tennessee5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good local favorite. I love that they are open late, as a classy after-event spot. Booked a quiet table for business dinner and, as-always, enjoyed the cozy basement seating. Food and drinks were great. Our server, Emily, was especially great, allowing us a long dinner, and solicitous service without disrupting. She was perfect. My favorite menu item of all time was the Frisée aux Lardons salad, which had a beautiful smoky flavor and delicate dressing. I love that slad so much I have ordered two. Please bring this back in its original form (original dressing) ASAP.

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  3. Stephen

    Coastal Georgia99 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The special was excellent and so was the service was also excellent and very friendly. This is one of our favorite places. The only suggestion we have is that they update their chairs. They are not very comfortable and not easy on the back.

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  4. Cindy

    San Francisco4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our server, Emily. However, restaurant does not keep up their website or fb page. Went expecting cassoulet and the server told us haven't had that dish in a while. While the doneness of the dishes were correct, the combinations (confit duck with egg noodles and doused with gravy) and the seasoning was a little lacking.

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  5. Leigh VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of 7 dined at Circa 1875 last night. The decor at the restaurant has a whimsical, fun flair. We were able to enjoy conversation at our table without loud background noise from other tables which was wonderful! Emily, our server, was excellent- knowledgable and personable. We especially enjoyed the octopus appetizer, Bouillabaisse, the pork over white beans, and the red velvet cheesecake. We had a terrific experience at this restaurant.

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  6. Heidi VIP

    Philadelphia27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    True five star. The steak!!! Incredible piece of meat. So flavorful. The onion soup was great. The boule base was flavorful and not too salty. Drinks were so good. In a city of great food, this one was the best.

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  7. Fred

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and server were fantastic!!! The only drawback was that it took nearly an hour to receive our food. Even with that we would return

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  8. Madelyn

    Atlanta1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was classless. If you want to sit and enjoy company and food, this is not your spot. We were rushed the whole time and when we asked for more time to decide, they gave 2 mins tops, so eager to flip the table. The food with the exception of the steak frites was flavorless. The French onion soup was watery with a few chunks cheese not even broiled, just floating atop. The boullibaze was $45 for extremely cheap quality of overcooked shrimp and shriveled mussels in a flavorless broth with uncooked floating cherry tomatoes. Wouldn’t recommend to anyone, ambience is very cute but one of the most overrated restaurants I’ve experienced in Savannah.

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  9. Pamela VIP

    Dallas40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my 2nd trip to Savannah and dining at Circa 1875. It is an exquisite place to dine. Service is impeccable. The food is delicious and presented beautifully for any foodie. One feels like they are in France when dining here. A must when in Savannah. Bon Appetit

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  10. Lisa

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance - great food - terrific waiter! Would return for sure and highly recommend.

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Circa 1875 is rated 4.5 stars by 3938 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Circa 1875

48 Whitaker Street., Savannah, GA 31401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Broughton
  • Neighborhood
    Historic District - North
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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