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a.Lure

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Buzzy spot in Savannah's Historic District offering contemporary Southern cuisine with a focus on local, farm-to-fork ingredients. Upscale yet invitin...

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Buzzy spot in Savannah's Historic District offering contemporary Southern cuisine with a focus on local, farm-to-fork ingredients. Upscale yet inviting.

4.6
(491k reviews)

"This place has the best drinks, the best service and the food is out of this world!"

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Cuisine

Southern

Price

$$$

Phone

(912) 233-2111

Address

309 W Congress St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

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Farm-to-Fork Lowcountry Cuisine

Farm-to-Fork Lowcountry Cuisine

Experience true Southern charm with locally sourced ingredients, offering a fresh and authentic farm-to-fork concept.

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Award-Winning Shrimp and Grits

Award-Winning Shrimp and Grits

Savor classic Southern comfort food elevated to an art form. A must-try dish that lives up to its reputation.

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Unique Twists on Southern Staples

Unique Twists on Southern Staples

Discover creative interpretations of familiar dishes, like deconstructed duck ravioli and adventurous peas and carrots.

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Reviews Summary

a.Lure offers an upscale Southern dining experience with inventive twists on Lowcountry classics, praised for its farm-to-fork concept and signature dishes like shrimp and grits. While many highlight the inviting atmosphere and attentive service, some reviews note inconsistencies in food preparation and service, suggesting occasional lapses in execution.

"If you are in Savannah, you have to stop at A.lure. This place has the best drinks, the best service (shout out to Eric and Pablo and Sean!!) and the food is out of this world! The portions are huge and the selection is elevated Southern comfort (the shrimp and grits are incredible). The atmosphere is warm and inviting, as well as approachable fancy. We will most definitely come back every time we’re in Savannah!"

Noel Vestal

"About a.Lure-
3✨

This had potential to be a better dining experience but fell flat.

Atmosphere:

I took my daughter for a Mommy/Daughter date in Savannah. After countless restaurants turning us away because they were fully booked- we stumbled upon this restaurant.

The decor was inviting and we were seated near the back of the restaurant..Directly behind us was a table of teenagers...yeah.

Service:
I wonder if all the staff were newly hired as no one seemed to understand guest services. The staff behaved as if this was the very first restaurant service and it made for an awkward dining experience.

There was a lot of attention to the kids and very little attention to other guest...not a great start.

Additionally, one server was a bit dazed and not fully present- very strange interaction. However our server was lovely, she was attentive and competent.

Food 3✨
We started with the crab cake and duck egg rolls. The duck was cooked to perfection in the egg rolls and they were loaded. The tangy mustard BBQ sauce provided an unexpected but pleasurable twist to the duck confit, this was a win. The crab cakes were flavorful- but smelled strong, however I did not care for the sauces-

Entrees:

My daughter had the Wagyu burger, she said it was good and she enjoyed the truffle fries. I ordered the Pork Shank w/goat cheese grits. I wanted to love this dish, sadly it was left on the plate.

The grits tasted as of they were days old, they were both chunky, under cooked, and runny. Just a terrible mouth feel. I didn't taste goat cheese, rather the grits tasted like ketchup. The pork was tender and cooked beautifully. However, the sauce did not pair well with the pork leaving a bland taste.

Overall, this was an underwhelming meal. Sadly, the staff noticed that one of the kids behind us did not enjoy his meal and offered him something different. We did not have this courtesy extended to us..

Consistency is key. Your staff rolled out royal treatment for one table and left the other to be rained upon.

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Pa Lin

"This unsuspecting little restaurant on West Congress Street has been on my list of places to visit for well over a two years now but I kept putting it off in favor of other restaurants. Truthfully, a bit of my hesitation had to do with the mixed reviews I'd seen online. But I was determined to check this spot off of my list so I jumped.

First, the atmosphere is lovely. The place has the ambiance of a fine dining restaurant with touches of artwork showcasing local scenes. The entire scene was clean and inviting and I instantly liked it.

Next, a host greeted us and ushered us to our reserved table. The waitstaff was exceedingly friendly and delightful and, on the whole, the most pleasant part of the experience.

We ordered our appetizers, the duck egg roll and rabbit ravioli and they were so delicious! There was no hint of gamey flavor about the rabbit at all. Absolutely no complaints!

Unfortunately, this is where things begin to take a bit of a turn.

After the appetizers, I ordered a red wine to go with the main entree that I had ordered…the wine arrived and the main did not. I was approached by one of the servers and told that they were preparing a batch of the braised pork shank I’d ordered but it would be a long time before it was ready and inquired if I would like to order something else.
I went with the stuffed trout and continued to sip my merlot which, now, would not be with red meat but instead fish. Oh well, small bump.

Our entrees arrived and my partner was unhappy because his swordfish was very dry. I asked if he wanted to say something to the waitstaff but he declined. He didn’t want to make a fuss.

However, it soon became an unavoidable situation as I took a fork full of my stuffed trout and out came a long strand of hair.

The staff were honestly very accommodating and offered to subtract the cost of my meal from the ticket, provide me with a replacement complimentary meal and a complimentary dessert.

I passed on the complimentary meal but I decided to give the dessert (cheesecake) a try and it was lovely.

My partner honestly has no desire to return and I left feeling very much deflated, with good reason.

Will I give a.Lure another chance to get it right in the future? I’m not sure but from location, to atmosphere to service, this restaurant has everything going great for them…except, unfortunately, some of the food."

Charla Baggs

What People Like

Farm-to-fork concept with local ingredients
Elevated Southern comfort dishes like shrimp and grits
Inviting and sophisticated atmosphere

What People Dislike

Inconsistent food quality
Occasional service issues
High price point for the experience

Frequently Asked Questions

a.Lure is celebrated for its farm-to-fork Lowcountry cuisine, award-winning shrimp and grits, and unique twists on Southern classics.

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Yes, it is highly recommended to make reservations in advance to ensure you can be seated.

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Popular dishes include shrimp and grits, deconstructed duck ravioli, crab cakes, and their unique peas and carrots dish.

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The restaurant has an upscale atmosphere, suggesting smart casual attire.

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a.Lure offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere with a contemporary rustic aesthetic, blending historic charm with modern touches.

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