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Johnny Harris Restaurant Inc
- Restaurants
- Savannah, GA
About this business
The restaurant soon flourished and Red assumed managerial duties and became indispensable to Johnny Harris. Subsequently, the place became too cramped to handle the crowds who came to feast on the two specialties of the house: the famous bar-B-que and fried chicken. It was quickly decided that the present site was too small even after considering additions, so plans were drawn to build a completely new establishment a block down the street. In September of 1936, the new restaurant that Red helped to build opened for business... read more
Location details
1651 E Victory Dr, Savannah, GA, 31404, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. | |
| Tue | 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. | |
| Wed | 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. | |
| Thu | 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. | |
| Fri | 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | |
| Sat | 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | |
| Sun | 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
Our dining experience was like this. Food was pretty good and seating was fast. Was greeted with friendliness. But waiter was not quite paying to close attention as he referred to my wife and I as ladies well the last time I looked I was definitely not a lady. So all and all experience except for the waiter was okay. Waiter was lucky to get a tip because first instinct was not to give. And also not to return but food was good so will try at least once again.
Astoundingly changed – My family and I experienced possibly the worst service, food, & customer service I could have imagined from Johnny Harris. After 65 minute wait, when finally receiving food, my son's wife was advised baby backs were unavailable. She switched to Large ribs but only following 2 requests did she receive missing Cole slaw. My son's Bar B.Q. plate arrived sans Brunswick stew which wait staff ignored and when questioned we were told the restaurant was actually out of Brunswick stew. The staffs actions gave t... read more
Best in Savannah – Consistently the best chicken I have ever eaten
If you like historic places to eat this is your place!!! – My Papa grew up in Savannah and would frequent this 1920's dinnner club. He would tell me stories of the way the restaurant used to look with a starlit ceiling, private-curtained dining booths, the high class of Savannah's society and the relaxing environment. The first time I went to Savannah Johnny Harris was my first stop! The food was good and the service was fine. Being the granddaughter of a historian and being fasinated with history since I was a small child I... read more
Run Down restaurant, not amazing food – My husband and I visited this restaurant on the suggestion of other citysearch users on a Saturday night . We were looking for good barbeque in a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant is in an iffy area of town and was nearly deserted. The decor was original, but not maintained well and everything looked tired and worn. The food was decent, the pork tender and the ribs were tender and tasty. The sauce was not my favorite, but I know what a person likes in bbq sauce is very subjective to w... read more
Secret's In The Sauce! Beautiful 1920's Dinner Club! A Savannah Legend! – I've been going to Johnny Harris, since I was a kid visiting Savannah with my parent's. It's a great old dinner club building, with a domed ceiling and little lights like stars everywhere. And the real star here is the BBQ. And what sets it apart, is the best BBQ sauce I've ever eaten. Just a small smudge of mustard, with the other secret spices, sets it apart from the usual BBQ sauces. Service is straight out of the 1920's, with servers wearing short ... read more
Like an old friend! – What a thrill to go back to Savannah after so long gone and find this piece of gastronomic history still standing and doing terrific food just like so many years ago. I'll be back!
Best BBQ Sauce in the World – The food is above average and the service is down home Southern, but it's the sauce that makes Johnny Harris an institution. Take home a case.
Frequently asked questions about Johnny Harris Restaurant Inc
How is Johnny Harris Restaurant Inc rated?
Johnny Harris Restaurant Inc has a 3.6 star rating with 48 reviews.
When is Johnny Harris Restaurant Inc open?
Johnny Harris Restaurant Inc is closed now. It will open at 11:30 a.m.
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