Little Savannah

4.3 (513)

$30 and under

Southern

3811 Clairmont Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35222

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About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Neighbourhood gem

YOUR DESTINATION FOR MODERN INSPIRED SOUTHERN CUISINE.

Located in the tight knit historic Forest Park neighborhood in Birmingham, AL,
Little Savannah Restaurant & Bar takes great pride in honoring its Southern roots and heritage. Walking in the door at Little Savannah, it's like you are walking into your own home. We look forward to having dinner with you.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Comfort Food, American
Hours of Operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Bar opens at 4:00 pm Tuesday - Saturday
Website
http://www.littlesavannah.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Clifton Holt
Catering
From business dinners and birthday parties to rehearsal dinners and wedding showers, Little Savannah can accommodate any occasion. We offer a variety of off-premise catering venues and menu options and work on an individual level to help create your personalized event. Contact 205-591-1119 for more information.
Private party facilities
Our Main Dining Room is available to rent for private dining events on week nights and weekends. We are closed on Sundays and Mondays which allow us to have the entire restaurant available. Wedding Receptions are welcome. We cater off site as well.

Location
3811 Clairmont Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35222
Area
Birmingham
Cross street
39th Street South
Parking Details
plenty of parking is available across the street in the parking lot of the former V. Richard's
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Warm Artisan BreadUSD 3.00
Shaved Parmesan, Herb Olive Oil. Proceeds from bread sales are donated to local charities
Deviled Farm EggsUSD 5.00
Smoky Bacon, Pickled Green Beans
Thai Chile Brussel SproutsUSD 6.00
Toasted Almonds, Sea Salt
Prime Beef Carpaccio*USD 9.00
Pickled Onions, Basil Oil, Garlic Croutons
Artisan Cheeses*USD 11.00
Seasonal Fruits, Fig Jam, Roasted Almonds
Little Savannah Crab Cake*USD 14.00
Brown Butter Emulsion

Salad/soup

BLT SaladUSD 7.00
Romaine, Tomato, Red Onion, Bacon, Tarragon-Blue Cheese
Holt House SaladUSD 8.00
Arugula, Beets, Radish, Carrots, Brussels, Goat cheese
Soup du JourUSD 4.00

Main

Fish of the DayUSD 29.00
Low Country Shrimp & Tomato Jambalaya, Herb Oil
Natural Pork Paillard*USD 21.00
Goat Cheese Polenta, Greens, Lemon-Caper Butter
Bhm Burger & Truck Stop Fries*USD 15.00
Brioche, Roasted Jalapeno Goat Cheese
Chef's Vegetable PlateUSD 19.00
Quinoa Salad, Roasted Beets, Brussels, Cauliflower, Snow Peas
Smoked Lamb Rib ChopsUSD 29.00
Lamb Ravioli, Sweet Potato Puree, Brussels, Jus
In-House LinguineUSD 23.00
Traditional Bolognese, San Marzano Tomato, Fresh Basil
Coffee Rubbed Bistro Steak*USD 28.00
Potato Puree, Asparagus, Shiitake Glaze. Prepared Medium Rare

Sides

Fried Farm Egg*USD 2.00
Truck Stop FriesUSD 5.00
House Bread & OilUSD 3.00
Truffle EssenceUSD 5.00
Cheesey MacaroniUSD 4.00
Brussel SproutsUSD 5.00
Quinoa SaladUSD 6.00
AsparagusUSD 7.00

Reviews

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4.3

(513)

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
0.8Value

Noise • Moderate

513 Reviews

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kbs310
Alabama16 reviews
1.0
Reviewed on 12 December 2018
1. Overall 1
Worst meal I have had in a long time. For $100 dollars, one shouldn't plan to take home leftovers only to try and make it better for a future meal. We have tried LS several times. Each time we have hoped we would love it. But when you order a dish and it shows up as something different, (food you don't eat) you start to wonder, what's going on in the kitchen. Brussel sprouts and green beans are totally different, any lazy chief would know that. I don't know how LS keeps opening its doors when there are so many better options available n Birmingham. Sadly disappointed.
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Allen Gold
Alabama6 reviews
1.0
Dined on 30 May 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
This was a very special occasion which we had disclosed on open table. After we were seated we waited twenty minutes for water and drink orders. It took another fifteen minutes for those to arrive. Not a single apology for the delay. We waited for over an hour and half for food order. Really laughable at this point on how long it had taken. Average food st best. Again not a single apology from “the chef” who delivers the food himself. I’ve been making reservations on open table for years in birmingham. This is without question the worst dining experience I have had in this city.
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama17 reviews
2.0
Dined on 18 May 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We have enjoyed this place as a jewel over the years. This time, we were disappointed. The food was not up to its previous standards and the service was just ok. The bar was excellent as always.
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SLPM
Alabama9 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 May 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
HAve always liked Littel Savanah...but...went there with a small group(5)...asked about happy hour specials and even though we were in the front room where the bar is, we were told we had to be actually sitting AT THE BAR TO GET ANY HAPPY HOUR DRINK SPECIALS! Ridiculous They ran out of Sangria about 6 p.m....we were there at 5 p.m. BTW Sangria was super good! Service was very friendly, but SLOW. Had to get up and get my own spoon for my soup. Our server had seemed to disappear...and no other servers would look our way. Were not told about the wing night special (but knew this from web site, nor were given the wing menu until we saw one on another table) Disappointing.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Orlando / Central Florida East4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 13 May 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food quality was not up to the standard expected from Little Savannah. We were disappointed and will not be going back.
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PaulM
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 April 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A very special place. Great food. Outstanding service. Relaxed and welcoming environment. Specializing in Low County cuisine with creative twists. It is evident that Chef Clif Holt has a wonderful connection with the local community. Highly recommended.
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Wheeler
Alabama8 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 April 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Some what shocking atmosphere, black, stark..compared to name..expecting "southern experience>" Limited menu, particularly because we went on Easter, surprised to see so few choices. What we had was good, but should have done more research on the actual aim of the owners and chef.
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wmd2001 Gold
Atlanta10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 March 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place, never disappoints.
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama92 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 March 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambience was amazing. Service was exceptional. Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu. I forget her name. I'm sorry. The shrimp and grits were out of this world delicious. We had a wonderful time. Thanks, Cliff.
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KatLewis Gold
Alabama39 reviews
3.0
Dined on 22 March 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
My husband and I went for date night. The drinks are inventive and tasty and the beer/wine list is not something you can pick up at the grocery (yay!). We had the cheese plate and Thai Brussels sprouts for starters. Both were really delicious! For entrees, I got the shrimp and grits and my husband got the pork. They were our least favorite part of the meal. Mine was bland and muddled except the grits, which had way too much thyme. Maybe we just picked the wrong things. We ended with the banana bread pudding and fancy coffee drinks, which were yummy. Service was good and attentive. Prices are reasonable. Note: We went on a Monday and still had trouble parking so give yourself some extra time.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Comfort Food, American
Hours of Operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Bar opens at 4:00 pm Tuesday - Saturday
Website
http://www.littlesavannah.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Clifton Holt
Catering
From business dinners and birthday parties to rehearsal dinners and wedding showers, Little Savannah can accommodate any occasion. We offer a variety of off-premise catering venues and menu options and work on an individual level to help create your personalized event. Contact 205-591-1119 for more information.
Private party facilities
Our Main Dining Room is available to rent for private dining events on week nights and weekends. We are closed on Sundays and Mondays which allow us to have the entire restaurant available. Wedding Receptions are welcome. We cater off site as well.

Location
3811 Clairmont Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35222
Area
Birmingham
Cross street
39th Street South
Parking Details
plenty of parking is available across the street in the parking lot of the former V. Richard's
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Little Savannah

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Menu

Snacks

Warm Artisan BreadUSD 3.00

Deviled Farm EggsUSD 5.00

Thai Chile Brussel SproutsUSD 6.00

Prime Beef Carpaccio*USD 9.00

Artisan Cheeses*USD 11.00

Little Savannah Crab Cake*USD 14.00

Salad/soup

BLT SaladUSD 7.00

Holt House SaladUSD 8.00

Soup du JourUSD 4.00

Main

Fish of the DayUSD 29.00

Natural Pork Paillard*USD 21.00

Bhm Burger & Truck Stop Fries*USD 15.00

Chef's Vegetable PlateUSD 19.00

Smoked Lamb Rib ChopsUSD 29.00

In-House LinguineUSD 23.00

Coffee Rubbed Bistro Steak*USD 28.00

Sides

Fried Farm Egg*USD 2.00

Truck Stop FriesUSD 5.00

House Bread & OilUSD 3.00

Truffle EssenceUSD 5.00

Cheesey MacaroniUSD 4.00

Brussel SproutsUSD 5.00

Quinoa SaladUSD 6.00

AsparagusUSD 7.00

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