{"id":3427,"date":"2013-04-03T17:02:28","date_gmt":"2013-04-03T17:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodietales.com\/?p=3427"},"modified":"2013-04-03T17:02:29","modified_gmt":"2013-04-03T17:02:29","slug":"the-olde-pink-house-savannah-ga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/foodietales.com\/?p=3427","title":{"rendered":"The Olde Pink House – Savannah, GA"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Olde Pink House
\n<\/strong>Reynolds Square
\n23 Abercorn Street
\nSavannah, GA\u00a0 31401
\n(912) 232-4286<\/p>\n

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Menu: http:\/\/www.plantersinnsavannah.com\/menu.htm<\/a>
\nReservations: http:\/\/www.opentable.com\/the-olde-pink-house-restaurant?ref=10069&ttr=1&scpref=41<\/a>
\nEmail: theoldepinkhouse@bellsouth.net<\/a><\/p>\n

On a driving trip to Orlando in October, my wife Valerie and I decided to stop in Savannah Georgia along the way.\u00a0 We had such a good time in Savannah that when we did another Florida driving trip in March we decided to stop in Savannah again.\u00a0 We were both interested in seeing this historic city for a number of reasons.\u00a0 We both are fascinated by US history, we love to explore new places, and we had read the book \u201cMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil\u201d which is set in Savannah.\u00a0 You may have seen the movie by the same name but the book has much more Savannah \u201ctexture\u201d that you don\u2019t get from the movie.<\/p>\n

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Of course dining in this fine city is also an art. Many of you are familiar with Paula Deen from her cooking show and recipe books featuring southern cuisine.\u00a0 So, you\u2019d think that a stop at her restaurant \u201cThe Lady and Sons\u201d would be in order.\u00a0 Well, it wasn\u2019t.\u00a0 My wife is proud of being one of the GRITS.\u00a0 That\u2019s \u201cGirls Raised In The South\u201d.\u00a0 In her case, \u201cThe South\u201d is Lafayette, LA, which is some distance away from Savannah both physically and epicurean-ly.\u00a0 Now understand, we weren\u2019t looking for Lafayette food in Savannah.\u00a0 For our first visit (i.e. before Foodie Tales) we were looking for some good southern food representative of the area.\u00a0 We checked around and had several people recommend the \u201cOlde Pink House\u201d.\u00a0 After looking at their menu on line we decided to make reservations there.
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The restaurant is located at Reynolds Square in what was actually a house for one of Savannah\u2019s leading families.\u00a0 The restaurant got its name because it is built out of brick that was painted white.\u00a0 Over time the color from the brick has leached through and makes the building look pink.<\/p>\n

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In October our reservation was for 7:15 pm and we arrived about 45 minutes early thinking that we would have a glass of wine while we waited.\u00a0 I was a bit dismayed to see a large crowd of people standing around outside on the sidewalk and stairs as we walked up.\u00a0 With trepidation that we were in for a long wait I approached the podium to give our names, mentioning we were a bit early.\u00a0 The hostess didn\u2019t bat an eye and we were immediately ushered into one of the several dining rooms.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We had a similar experience in March with a 6:15 reservation.\u00a0 We had arrived in Savannah around mid-afternoon that day and after doing some touristy stuff we were hungry.\u00a0 This early in the evening there was no waiting crowd and we were taken immediately to our table.\u00a0 This time we were seated in the ballroom, an elegant room that is a recent addition to the restaurant but looks as though it is right out of the original period.<\/p>\n

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Noticing some impressive looking old portraits on the walls as we walk to our table, I asked who they were, thinking they may have been the original owners.\u00a0 Well, the joke was on me as they were just portraits of unknown people that somebody had picked up for decorative purposes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Shortly our waiter stopped by to say hello, bring us a breadbasket and take our drink order.\u00a0 First, a word about the breadbasket would be appropriate\u2026drool.\u00a0 It\u2019s a basket with three different breads; a yeast roll, corn muffins and biscuits.\u00a0 The biscuits are slightly sweet because they add a bit of honey to the dough when making them.
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Those who know Val & I will not be surprised to learn that we were planning on having a bottle of wine with our meal.\u00a0 But, how do you choose a wine until you know what you are eating?\u00a0 It was time to peruse the menu.\u00a0 Immediately there was a problem, everything sounded so good.\u00a0 How could we decide what to order?\u00a0 This is where a good waiter really enhances a dining experience.\u00a0 After discussing our likes and dislikes and getting suggestions on the best items on the menu we ultimately narrowed down our choices to a manageable number.\u00a0 That meant it was also time to order wine!\u00a0 Here the waiter suggested a Marques de Morrieta 2006 white that is not widely distributed.\u00a0 The price was right and that\u2019s what we went with.<\/p>\n

In October Valerie and I shared the Shrimp, Crab and Sausage Spring Roll, Honey Mustard Drizzle\u00a0($9.95) appetizer.\u00a0 These were marvelous.\u00a0 A mixture of shrimp, crab and sausage, along with some cabbage and unidentifiable other vegetables are rolled into slim tubes of pasta and flash fried in very hot oil.\u00a0 This produces a crispy outer shell with an inside that is just bursting with flavor.\u00a0 This was worth a repeat on our March visit but I hogged them all for myself.<\/p>\n

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Valerie had the Saut\u00e9ed Local Shrimp w\/Country Ham Gravy & Cheddar Cheese Grits Cake appetizer ($9.95) that she loved. I\u2019m not a fan of grits but I had a taste and it was actually pretty good.
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In October, Valerie went with our waiter\u2019s recommendation of one of the restaurant\u2019s signature main courses, Crispy Scored Flounder w\/Apricot Shallot Sauce, Creamy Grits & Collards\u00a0($26.96).\u00a0 This is a nearly whole flounder, with only the head missing.\u00a0 The fish is scored in a crisscross pattern, glazed with the Apricot Shallot Sauce and broiled.\u00a0 This produces a sweet coating and the broiling leaves the flesh in little bite sized diamond shapes that are easy to pick up with a fork.\u00a0 Valerie enjoyed this very much although she was a little disappointed in the flip side of the fish, which didn\u2019t get the benefit of being exposed to the broiler.\u00a0 I went with a different recommendation, the Crab Stuffed Grouper, White Wine Lemon Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Mixed Beans\u00a0 ($31.95).\u00a0 It was a very flavorful fish and the crab stuffing was a very nice touch.\u00a0 The wine was a nice accompaniment with both dishes.\u00a0 This was also worth a repeat in March and just might be my choice again for the next time we stop by \u2013 yes it was that good.<\/p>\n

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Valerie choose a different main course this time.\u00a0 Originally she was going to try the Saut\u00e9ed Shrimp and Scallops over Fettuccini but our server subtly suggested that she would be happier with the Almond Encrusted Tilapia w\/Shrimp Herb Butter, Creamy Grits & Mixed Beans ($24.95).\u00a0 Don\u2019t let the green sauce put you off on this dish, it may not be visually appealing but it is really very tasty.<\/p>\n

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After finishing all this food we were both stuffed and thought we would skip dessert and wind up the evening with a cup of coffee.\u00a0 Our waiter was no fool though and left us the dessert menu just so we could see what was offered.\u00a0 A couple of things immediately jumped out at us; a chocolate cheesecake with house made rocky road ice cream, and a Saint Germain Cr\u00e8me Br\u00fbl\u00e9e topped with berries and whipped cream.\u00a0 Ultimately we decided to split an order of the latter along with some decaf cappuccino.\u00a0 As we slowly walked (waddled?) back to our hotel, we agreed it was a marvelous finish to a nice evening.<\/p>\n

If you go, reservations are highly recommended.\u00a0 You can place your reservations by phone or on line through Open Table.\u00a0 Plan on spending a little time exploring the nearby Reynolds Square area too with some pretty dramatic lighting on the various buildings.<\/p>\n

Total cost of our meal for two, with wine, was about $135 plus tip on each visit.\u00a0 Not an inexpensive place but well worth it for a fine dining experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Olde Pink House Reynolds Square 23 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA\u00a0 31401 (912) 232-4286 Menu: http:\/\/www.plantersinnsavannah.com\/menu.htm Reservations: http:\/\/www.opentable.com\/the-olde-pink-house-restaurant?ref=10069&ttr=1&scpref=41 Email: theoldepinkhouse@bellsouth.net On a driving trip to Orlando in October, my wife Valerie and I decided to stop in Savannah Georgia along Continue reading The Olde Pink House – Savannah, GA<\/span>→<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":98,"featured_media":3449,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,206],"tags":[1140,1131,1128,1142,1137,1130,1138,1136,1135,1132,1141,1125,1127,1143,1134,1139,1123,1122,1133,1126,1124,1121,1129],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/foodietales.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3427"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/foodietales.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/foodietales.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/foodietales.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/98"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/foodietales.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3427"}],"version-history":[{"count":30,"href":"http:\/\/foodietales.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3427\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3711,"href":"http:\/\/foodietales.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3427\/revisions\/3711"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/foodietales.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3449"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/foodietales.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3427"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/foodietales.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3427"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/foodietales.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3427"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}