We have been hearing many stories about Savannah’s “Elizabeth on 37th” Restaurant. We are aware that the original Ownr/Chef Elizabeth Terry has retired, however mixed reviews are pouring in. We are seeking excellent Southern hospitality, antebellum ambiance, and wonderful southern coastal food, is that too much to ask for at an up-scale Savannah restaurant?  The MrFivestar team descends on Savannah sometime in November. We will give you the most recent scoop after we sample the goodies. I am looking forward to this experience. I am expecting a fine meal! Here is Elizabeth on 37th web site.

Fodor's Review: Regional specialties are the hallmark at this acclaimed restaurant that goes so far as to credit local produce suppliers on its menu. Although original chef and owner Elizabeth Terry has now retired, the kitchen hasn't faltered one iota. Dishes such as Maryland crab cakes or the plate of roasted shiitake and oyster mushrooms sit comfortably beside Southern-fried grits and honey roasted-pork tenderloin and roasted shiitake and oyster mushroom over dried tomatoes, black-eyed peas, and carrot ragout. The extravagant Savannah cream cake is the way to finish your meal in this elegant turn-of-the-20th-century mansion with hardwood floors and spacious rooms.

 New York Times Review says: Dress up a bit (no flip-flops) for the froufrou milieu of this Lowcountry restaurant housed in an early 20th-century mansion where the décor may be prissy but the food is anything but. The revered Elizabeth Terry is no longer the chef, but critics still run out of superlatives trying to describe the seafood-rich menu and what is arguably Savannah’s quintessential dining experience. You won’t go wrong with the shrimp and grits with red-eye gravy, traditionally made from leftover coffee, Bluffton oysters served three ways, including raw with tomato-cilantro ice, or snapper with a chewy crust of shredded potato and asiago cheese. You’ll soon forget about the flowery wallpaper, the cramped bathroom and even the nervous couples nearby, trying to impress their in-laws

anon" (9/10/2007) (1 / 5) 2 out of 3 users found this review helpful. This restaurant had HORRIBLE customer service. If you are accustomed to fine dining, this may not be the place for you. The food was just average. I wouldn't spend the extra money to go Elizabeth's. We tried to discuss an issue with one of the owners, and he frankly, did not care. I wouldn't spend the extra money for this mediocre food. If you have ever eaten in nice restaurants before, you won't be impressed by Elizabeth's. I would rather go to the Pink House where they go out of their way to make their customers feel important.

Cindy" (1/30/2005) A wonderful dining experience. Attentive staff, delicious food and a good wine list. A definite stop when in the Savannah area.

Magical Night Posted by cpygrl from New Jersey on 10/4/07 We were celebrating both our anniversary & my birthday. More than 24 hours prior our concierge attempted to get us a table at The Pink House. They offered a table at 9:45pm. Needless to say we declined. Some things happen for a reason.I had also heard and read a great deal about Elizabeth's on 37th, we decided to give them a try. I believe they call it serendipity! The evening could not have turned out more perfectly. The moment we arrived at the beautiful and stately mansion which is home to Elizabeth's on 37th we were treated with gracious hospitality. The wonderful wait staff and the glorious food were both a absolute pleasure. From the first course to our after dinner drinks and dessert we were treated as though our impressions mattered. In addition our marvelous waiter was kind enough to offer to bring a book to our table that discussed the history of both the restaurant and the home that currently houses it. A fascinating morsel we enjoyed along with an evening of sheer epicurinan genius! FOOD: 5.0ATMOSPHERE: 5.0SERVICE: 5.0VALUE: 5.0RATING: 5.0

Elizabeth's Suffers from Change of Ownership Posted by FlyingMaltese from Hershey, PA on 4/1/07 I very much looked forward to eating at this landmark restaurant. I noticed that all of Elizabeth's culinary awards stopped about five years ago when two new partners were added to the ownership. The biscuits in the bread basket was a sign of the horrible food to come later. They were dry and crumbly and lacked taste. The waiter was proud because she made them herself. What kind of executive chef at a fine restaurant has NO control over every aspect of the restaurant? Well, Elizabeth's is such a malfunctioning operation. When I ordered my meal, I ordered the Carolina red rice, which was full of seafood including grouper. The waiter told me that it was a spicy dish, but they could adjust the spice level downwards. The dish also had grouper fish in it. I told the waiter that I could not have any grouper because I am pregnant, and grouper has an extremely high mercury content. Waiter said that they could substitute snapper. Well, you can guess what happened. The main course was EXTREMELY spicy. And, it had grouper in it. The waiter was nowhere to be found. So, DH graciously exchanged plates with me. I should have sent the dish back. I watched in agony as DH drank at least 8 glasses of water while sweating and turning red. He was also very sick overnight from this awful meal. Before leaving, I asked to speak to the manager about the horrid meal and terrible service. But, guess what. There was no manager available to speak to on the Friday night that we were there. The only person that we spoke to was the OBNOXIOUS waiter who kept insisting that the dish had no grouper and was not hot. Just avoid this place. FOOD: 1.0ATMOSPHERE: 3.0SERVICE: 1.0VALUE: 1.0RATING: 1.4