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Alligator Soul

Item: Alligator Soul
Author: Michelle da Silva Richmond

Cuisine: American, Regional

Price: $$$

10Best Says

A farm to table, seasonally inspired menu is the basis of this romantic restaurant located in the basement of a former grain warehouse in the heart of Savannah's Historic District. Opened in 2003, Alligator Soul has quickly become one of the city's most elegant - and romantic - restaurants. The menu changes seasonally and often features "exotic" meat selections such as elk, antelope, pheasant, bison and camel. Oysters on the half shell stuffed with bacon, crawfish and scallions in a creamy sauce are the perfect start for a romantic dinner. Rounding out the menu are frosty cocktails, rich wines and tasty sweet treats.

Address:

114 Barnard St
Savannah, GA 31401
912-232-7899

Hours:

Daily 5:30pm-10pm

Website:

alligatorsoul.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Michelle da Silva Richmond
St. Petersburg / Clearwater Local Expert

Romantic Dining: "The staff is very attentive. If you alert them beforehand that you're celebrating a special milestone, they'll plan something special for you."

Best for Romantic Dining Because: Alligator Soul's cozy ambiance, personable service and exotic menu sets the stage for a perfect romantic dinner.

Wine Menu
- Pinot Noir
  Alligator Soul Private Label, Lodi, California 2016
  $35.00
  
  $9.00
  Migration, Russian River Valley, California 2014
  $58.00
  
  $15.00
  La Crema, Sonoma County, California, 2014
  750ml: $55.00
  
  375ml: $29.00
  Belle Glos-Las Alturas, Santa Lucia Highlands-Rutherford, California, 2015
  
  ($59.00)
  
  Adelsheim, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2014
  
  ($62.00)
  
  Loveblock, Central Otago, New Zealand, 2012
  
  ($65.00)
  
  Jean Luc Joillot – Bourgogne, Hautes Côtes De Beaune, France, 2014
  
  ($68.00)
  
  Bethel Heights, Estate Grown, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2013
  
  ($77.00)
  
  Trisaetum-Coast Range Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2014
  
  ($96.00)
  
  Domaine Drouhin – Laurène, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2012
  
  ($110.00)
  
  Adelsheim – Bryan Creek, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2012
  
  ($124.00)
  
  Three Sticks, Russian River Valley, California, 2013
  
  ($115.00)
  
  Small Vines, Russian River Valley, California, 2013
  
  ($130.00)
- Cabernet Sauvignon
  Alligator Soul, Private Label, Lodi, California, 2016
  $35.00
  
  $9.00
  Rodney Strong, Alexander Valley, California, 2013
  $58.00
  
  $15.00
  Justin, Paso Robles, California, 2014
  
  ($61.00)
  
  Oberon, Napa County, California, 2014
  
  ($62.00)
  
  Grey Glacier – Single Block, Maipo Valley, Chile, 2013
  
  ($60.00)
  
  Buehler Estate, Napa Valley, California, 2013
  
  ($65.00)
  
  Frog's Leap, Napa Valley, California, 2014
  
  ($83.00)
  
  Hall, Napa Valley, California, 2012
  
  ($90.00)
  
  Grgich Hills, Napa Valley, California, 2012
  
  ($93.00)
  
  Caymus, Rutherford, California, 2014
  
  ($125.00)
  
  Alexander's Crown, Alexander Valley, California, 2012
  
  ($130.00)
  
  Cakebread, Napa Valley, California, 2012
  
  ($135.00)
  
  Mt. Brave, Mount Veeder, California, 2012
  
  ($140.00)
- Champagne and Sparkling Wine
  Duc de Valmer – Côte de' Or, France
  $29.00
  
  $7.00
  Carpene Malvolti – Prosecco, Italy
  750ml: $43.00
  
  187ml: $12.00
  Jean-Luc Joillot – Crémant De Bourgogne, France
  750ml: $57.00
  
  375ml: $35.00
  Le Grand Courtage – Brut Rose, France
  
  ($11.00)
  
  De Chanceny – Sparkling Chenin Blanc, Vouvray, France, 2013
  
  ($47.00)
  
  J Cuvee, Russian River Valley, California
  
  ($53.00)
  
  Schramsberg- Blanc de Blancs, Calistoga, California, 2012
  
  ($78.00)
  
  Taittinger – Brut, France
  
  ($105.00)
- Alternative Whites
  Rose: Tavel, Château de Ségriès, Tavel, France, 2015
  $39.00
  
  $10.00
  Albariño: Martin Codax, Rioja, Spain, 2015
  $39.00
  
  $10.00
  Riesling: Bernkasteler Badstube, Mosel, Germany, 2014
  $39.00
  
  $10.00
- Chardonnay
  Alligator Soul, Private Label, Lodi, California, 2016
  $35.00
  
  $9.00
  Glen Carlou, Paarl Valley, South Africa, 2014
  $39.00
  
  $10.00
  Louis Latour – Pouilly-Fuissè, Côte-d'Or, France, 2013
  
  ($48.00)
  
  ZD, Napa Valley, California, 2014
  
  ($50.00)
  
  Mer Soleil – Reserve, Santa Lucia Highlands, California, 2014
  
  ($52.00)
  
  Domaine Eden, Saratoga, California, 2013
  
  ($65.00)
  
  Grgich Hills, Napa Valley, California, 2011
  
  ($74.00)
  
  Domaine Ninot – Premier Cru, Rully, France, 2013
  
  ($79.00)
  
  Cakebread, Napa Valley, California, 2013
  
  ($82.00)
  
  Three Sticks, Russian River Valley, California, 2014
  
  ($85.00)
- Merlot
  Présidial, Bordeaux, France, 2012
  $45.00
  
  $12.00
  Trig Point, Alexander Valley, California, 2014
  
  ($47.00)
  
  Rutherford Hill, Rutherford, California, 2013
  
  ($55.00)
  
  Frog's Leap, Napa Valley, California, 2014
  
  ($76.00)
  
  Duckhorn, Napa Valley, California, 2013
  
  ($90.00)
- Alternative Reds
  Côtes-Du-Rhône Blend: Chapoutier – Belleruche, Côtes-Du-Rhône, France, 2016
  60% Grenache - 40% Syrah
  
  $39.00
  
  $10.00
  California Blend: Paraduxx, Napa Valley, California, 2011
  
  60% Zinfandel - 30% Cabernet Sauvignon - 10% Merlot ($97.00)
  
  Washington Blend: Hedges, Red Mountain, Washington, 2012
  
  44% Cabernet Sauvignon - 33% Merlot - 16% Syrah - 4%Malbec - 3% Cabernet Franc ($48.00)
  
  Bordeaux Blend: Château Loudenne, Medoc, France, 2011
  
  55% Merlot - 40% Cabernet Sauvignon - 4% Cabernet Franc - 1% Malbec ($59.00)
  
  Bordeaux Blend: Château De Pez, Saint-Estèphe, France, 2011
  
  52% Cabernet Sauvignon - 48% Merlot ($98.00)
  
  Bordeaux Blend: Château Grand Français, Saint-Emilión, France, 2010
  
  45% Merlot - 30% Cabernet Franc - 25% Cabernet Sauvignon ($57.00)
  
  Bordeaux Blend: Château Haut-Surget, Lalande-de-Pomerol, France, 2012
  
  70% Merlot - 15% Cabernet Sauvignon - 15% Cabernet Franc ($73.00)
  
  Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Roque Colombe, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, 2011
  
  60% Grenache - 25% Syrah - 15% Mourvèdre ($79.00)
  
  Languedoc Blend: Château L'Hospitalet – La Reserva, Languedoc, France, 2013
  
  40% Syrah - 30% Grenache - 30% Mourvèdre ($47.00)
  
  Cabernet Franc: District-Atlas Peak, Rector Canyon, California, 2012
  
  ($86.00)
  
  Grenache: Shatter by Orin Swift, Maury, France, 2012
  
  ($47.00)
  
  Carmenere: Grey Glacier – Single Block, Maipo Valley, Chile, 2013
  
  ($55.00)
  
  Nebbiolo: Paitin – Langhe, Piedmont, Italy, 2012
  
  ($57.00)
  
  Brunello: Fattoi , Montalcino, Italy, 2009
  
  ($59.00)
  
  Amarone: Recchia, Ca' Bertoldi, Valpolicella, Italy, 2009
  
  ($69.00)
  
  Malbec: Purple, Cahors, France, 2012
  $42.00
  
  $11.00
  Malbec: Saurus Select, Patagonia, Argentina, 2012
  
  ($52.00)
  
  Zinfandel: Pozzan, Oakville, California, 2013
  $45.00
  
  $12.00
  Zinfandel: Martinelli, Russian River Valley, California, 2012
  
  ($87.00)
  
  Rioja: Ergo by Martin Codax, Rioja, Spain, 2013
  $35.00
  
  $9.00
  Rioja Reserva: Montaña, Rioja, Spain, 2011
  
  ($49.00)
  
  Rioja Gran Reserva: Marqués de Cáceres, Cenicero, Spain, 2008
  
  ($87.00)
  
  Shiraz: Two Hands – Angels' Share, Marananga, Australia, 2014
  
  ($57.00)
- Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio
  Alligator Soul Private Label, Lodi, California, 2016
  $35.00
  
  $9.00
  Mac Murray Ranch, Russian River Valley, California, 2014
  $35.00
  
  $9.00
  Mirabello, Delle Venezie, Italy, 2015
  $39.00
  
  $10.00
- Sauvignon Blanc
  Domaine Paul Buisse, Touraine, France, 2013
  $39.00
  
  $10.00
  Clifford Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2014
  $42.00
  
  $11.00
  Duckhorn, Napa Valley, California, 2014
  
  ($29.00)
Cocktails
- Classic Cocktails
  
  Hilbo's Bloody Mary
  
  Crop – Organic Tomato Vodka Hilbo Spiced Stewed Tomato Purée Habanero Pimento Stuffed Olives ($13.00)
  
  Manhattan
  
  Koval Organic Dark Rye Whiskey - Vermouth Perucchi - Angostura Bitters - Luxardo Cherry Garnish ($14.00)
  
  Sazerac
  
  Koval Organic Dark Rye Whiskey - Absinthe Rinse - Angostura and Peychaud's Bitters - Flamed Orange Twist ($14.00)
  
  Pre-Prohibition Old Fashioned
  
  Koval Organic Dark Rye Whiskey - House-made Ginger Bourbon Bitters - Lemon Twist ($12.00)
  
  Aviation
  
  Prairie Organic Gin - Crème De Violet - Fresh Lemon Juice - Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur - Luxardo Cherry Garnish ($13.00)
  
  Moscow Mule
  
  Crop – Organic Artisanal Vodka - House-made Ginger Beer - Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice - Lime Garnish ($13.00)
  
  Margarita
  
  Dulce Vida 100 Proof Organic Blanco Tequila - Fresh Lemon and Lime Juice - Agave Nectar - Lime Garnish ($11.00)
- World Of Flights
  
  Wine Flight
  
  Be adventurous, Take a flight around the world. Choose three wines available by the glass for a tasting ($15.00)
  
  Gentlemen's Flight
  
  Top Shelf Tasting of Rare Whiskies, Koval Organic Dark Rye Whiskey - Chicago, Illinois – 80 Proof, (Alligator Soul Hand Selected Barrel), Booker's - Clermont, Kentucky – 126.7 Proof, Michter's Sour Mash - Louisville, Kentucky – 86 Proof ($19.00)
- Signature Cocktails
  
  Down the Rabbit Hole
  
  Koval Organic Single Barrel Dark Rye Whiskey - Lemon Juice - Grilled Carrot and Orange Syrup ($13.00)
  
  Constellation
  
  Prairie Organic Vodka - Organic Pomegranate - Stirrings - Grapefruit Bitters - Lemon Juice - Lemon Twist ($13.00)
  
  Rye'm or Reason
  
  Koval Organic Single Barrel Rye Gin Varnelli Amaro Lucano House Made Rosemary Syrup - Fresh Lemon Juice - Orange Twist ($12.00)
  
  Soul Sangria
  
  White Wine Sangria Infused with Peaches ($11.00)
  
  Etta James
  
  G'vine Small Batch Organic Gin infused with Organic Cucumber and Blueberry Splash of Effervescent Citrus ($12.00)
  
  Savannah Sunrise
  
  Dulce Vida 100 Proof Organic Reposado Tequila - Lemon Juice - House Made Fig Simple Syrup - Luxardo Cherry Garnish ($13.00)
  
  Dark and Stormy
  
  Blackwell's Fine Jamaican Rum - Fresh Lime Juice - House Made - Ginger Beer - Lime Garnish ($12.00)
- Featured Wine
  Goldeneye, Anderson Valley, California 2013
  
  To capture the robust diversity of the cool-climate Anderson Valley, Goldeneye blends its fruit to perfection. Shaped by the influence of wind, water and fog, this exceptional fruit yields a Pinot Noir that seamlessly combines powerful dark fruit and spice layers with elegance and grace ($75.00)
  
  Chardonnay-2013
  Reflecting the world-class terroir, this vibrant and sophisticated Chardonnay combines white flower aromatics with enticing lemon custard and stone fruit flavors
  
  Glass: $13.00
  
  Bottle: $50.00
  Pinot Noir-2014
  Clockwork fog and Goldenridge sandy loam soils have contributed to a Pinot Noir with beautiful, high-tone red fruit flavors of cherry, cranberry and strawberry, and enticing hints of orange-cinnamon spice
  
  Glass: $15.00
  
  Bottle: $58.00
Dinner
- Small Things Considered
  Oysters a La Soul
  Oysters on the Half Shell Stuffed with a Blend of Savannah River Farms Bacon, Louisiana Crawfish, Trinity Mire Poix and Scallions in a Creamy Hilbo Spiced Roux Sauce. Topped with Fresh Parmesan Bread Crumbs and Baked to Perfection! Served with Fresh Lemon Wedges and Alligator Soul's Creole Belle Habanero Hot Sauce
  
  (6): $15.00
  
  (12): $29.00
  Gator Egg Rolls
  
  House Ground Alligator Tail and Savannah River Farms Pork Belly - Napa Cabbage - Carrots - Sweet Soy Glaze - Green Tomato Chow Chow ($12.00)
  
  Roasted Mushroom Salad
  
  Roasted Shiitake and Cremini Mushrooms - Farro - Caramelized Shallots - Baby Arugula - Lemon Vinaigrette - Shaved Black Truffle - White Truffle Oil ($12.00)
  
  Not your Fried Green Tomatoes
  
  Beer Battered and Fried Tomatillos - Sweet Pepper Jelly ($10.00)
  
  Carving Board
  
  Ever Changing House-made Meats and Local Farm-to-Table Georgia Artisanal Cheeses, Accompanying Accoutrements - Assorted Flat Breads ($25.00)
  
  Alligator Soul House Salad
  
  Organic Spring Mix Dressed with Guajillo Lime Vinaigrette - Heirloom Tomatoes - Watermelon - Crumbled Goat Cheese - Boiled Peanuts - Parmesan Grit Croutons ($10.00)
- All Things From the Sea
  Local Day Boat Fish
  
  Our fish monger brings chef fish that were caught today. Ever changing; our always fresh product allows chef to create something special for his guests. Your server will describe what's cooking tonight!
  
  Diver Scallops
  
  Seared Diver Scallops. Potato Rosti - Blistered Heirloom Tomatoes - Parmesan Arugula Cream Sauce - Fried Basil ($35.00)
  
  Drunken Mussels
  Prince Edward Island Mussels - Sweet Peppadews. House-smoked Tasso Ham - Crumbled Cornbread - Scallions
  
  $14.00
  
  $28.00
  Shrimp and Grits
  Georgia Wild Shrimp Sautéed with Lemon Butter and Creole Spices. Carolina Gold Panko Encrusted Rice Cake - Spicy Tomato and Trinity Mire Poix Puree - Scallions
  
  $14.00
  
  $28.00
- Grass Fed and All-Natural
  
  Bacon Wrapped Beef Filet
  
  Fire Grilled All-natural Grass Fed Beef Filet Wrapped in Brown Sugar Cured Bacon. Creamy Canewater Farms Polenta - Black Eyed Peas - Sweet Potato Greens - Peppadews - Red Onion - Blueberry Barbecue Sauce ($37.00)
  
  The "Little Hilbo"
  
  Hilbo Spiced and Grilled All-natural Grass Fed Beef Ribeye - Duck Fat Pommes Frites - Sautéed Swiss Chard - Veal Demi-glace - Bourbon Peppercorn Cream Not Served Past Medium to Ensure the Quality of the Meat ($44.00)
  
  Lamb
  
  Grilled Free Range Lamb Chops - Lemon and Cucumber Orzo - Sautéed Rainbow Swiss Chard - Shaved Grana Padano ($34.00)
  
  Wild Boar
  
  Slow Roasted Wild Boar Shoulder - Grilled Corn - Poblano Peppers - Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes - Crumbled Goat Cheese - Blackberry Coulis ($31.00)
- Wild & Adventurous
  
  Exotic Specialty
  
  Got Adventure? Chef is always looking to introduce our guests to the ever widening array of culinary possibilities sourced from around the globe as well as Local Farms Examples include: Elk - Antelope - Kangaroo - Ostrich - Game Birds - Red Deer. Subject to Availability
- For Our Other Important Friends and Guests
  
  Veggies Fear Not
  
  Are you vegetarian or vegan and looking for a good meal? Chef will prepare a unique and delicious entrée with today's market-fresh ingredients so veggies fear not! ($25.00)
Dessert
- Dessert Menu
  
  Cheescake
  
  Earl Grey and Lemon Verbena Cheesecake ~ Biscotti Crust - Crystallized Mint - Edible Flowes ($9.00)
  
  Creme Brulee
  
  Hibiscus and Lavender Infused Creme Brûlée - Honey Comb and Mint ($9.00)
  
  Alligator Soul Banana Beignets
  
  Tempura Fried and Fresh Banana - Cinnamon Wonton Crisps - Candied Pecans - Caramel - Southern Swiss Dairy Organic Vanilla Ice Cream ($13.00)
  
  Fruit Parfait
  
  Honeydew Melon - Fresh Strawberries - Rhubarb - Pistachio Whipped Mascarpone - House Made Caramel - Toasted Pistachios ($8.00)
- Worldly Digestifs
  JC Cellars Alexandra
  
  Late Harvest Viognier, Ripken Vineyard, Lodi, California, 2007 ($10.00)
  
  Sauternes
  
  Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle, Château, Saint-Vincent, France, 2009 ($9.00)
  
  Beerenauslese
  
  Late Harvest Sämling, Chardonnay and Grüner Veltliner, Burgenland, Austria, 2012 ($15.00)
  
  Meletti Limoncello
  
  Organic Italian Lemon Infused Spirit, Marches, Italy, 2011 ($8.00)
  
  Old Vine Zinfandel
  
  Late Harvest Zinfandel Castoro Cellars, Paso Robles, California, 2005 ($9.00)
  
  Six Grapes Reserve Porto
  
  Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cão, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa, and Touriga Nacional Duoro Valley, Portugal ($10.00)
  
  Taylor Fladgate Tawny Porto
  Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cão, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa, and Touriga Nacional Duoro Valley, Portugal
  
  10 Year: $10.00
  
  20 Year: $15.00
  
  30 Year: $30.00
  La Guardia - Recioto
  
  Dried Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara Valpolicella Classico, Italy, 2008 ($13.00)
- After Dinner Martini
  
  Salted Caramel Martini
  
  Van Gogh Chocolate Vodka, Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, Irishman Irish Cream, Caramel Sauce, Sea Salt, Caramel and Cocoa Rim ($12.00)
  
  Cappuccini
  
  Van Gogh Espresso Vodka - Kahlua Coffee Liqueur - Bailey's Irish Cream ($9.00)
  
  Chocolate Truffletini
  
  Van Gogh Espresso Vodka - Grand Marnier - Bailey's Irish Cream - Shaved Chocolate and Nutmeg ($10.00)

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