Erica Davis Lowcountry

Ko S.

4 out of 5 stars★★★★☆

Visited Erica Davis Lowcountry while in Savannah after hearing plenty of positive reviews. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere, and the staff was friendly, although our food took a bit longer than expected to arrive. I ordered the Lowcountry Boil, which comes with shrimp, corn, potatoes, and sausage. The sausage and potatoes were good, and the seasoning was decent, but I was underwhelmed overall, especially considering the price. The shrimp didn't seem particularly fresh and had some white spots and discoloration that gave me the impression they may have been frozen for quite a while. As a result, the dish didn't quite live up to the hype for me. My wife ordered the Wassaw Redfish, which was recommended by our server, and that ended up being the standout dish of the meal. The redfish was cooked well, the garlic beurre blanc sauce was rich without being overwhelming, and the grits were creamy and flavorful. The shrimp and green beans complemented the dish nicely. Overall, the experience was mixed. The atmosphere was pleasant, and my wife's entrée was very good, but the Lowcountry Boil fell short of expectations. I'd consider coming back to try some of their other menu items, but based on this visit, I wouldn't order the boil again.

Jallow_Wife

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Sunday fried chicken in a converted gas station five miles outside Savannah, with oysters that I’m still thinking about three days later. That’s the short version. Here’s the longer one. Erica Davis Lowcountry sits on Victory Drive in Thunderbolt — a town so small it has exactly one square mile of land and a name borrowed from a lightning strike that supposedly split open a freshwater spring on the Wilmington River bluff. The restaurant itself has a similar origin story: a long-shuttered seafood spot called Teeple’s, left empty for years, brought back to life by Erica and Dwight Davis with real care. The gaslight sconces out front stayed. So did the bones of the building. The garage doors open when the weather cooperates. We came in late on a Friday, catching the final stretch of their brunch service. Hannah (I believe) was our server — in training, which you wouldn’t have guessed. She steered us well and managed the table (and the room) with a confidence that didn’t feel performed. We started with the Barbecue Shrimp and the Oysters Rockefeller. The barbecue shrimp — Georgia shrimp in a spiced, rich sauce served with toasts — was good but the one I’d skip on a return visit. The Oysters Rockefeller are the opposite story: roasted, finished with creamed collards and parmesan, and genuinely one of the better bites I’ve had in recent memory. Order them. My husband had the Wassaw Redfish — pan-seared over stone-ground grits with garlic beurre blanc and heirloom tomato. Clean, confident cooking. I had the Sunday fried chicken, which delivered exactly what that dish promises when it’s done right. Sides of fresh green beans, South Georgia collards, and Erica’s Famous Coleslaw held their own across the board. Dessert was the Key Lime Pie, served in a cup that does not prepare you for how good it is. Tart and creamy in the right proportion. We didn’t leave any behind. The family’s seafood history in Savannah goes back to 1946. You can feel that kind of depth in a kitchen — not in any one dramatic bite, but in the steadiness of it all.

Matt Harris

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

On a recent overnight trip to Savannah after scanning numerous dining options we settled on the gem that is Erica Davis Lowcountry. Since it was a Friday evening we made a phone call to ensure we could be seated. We were told it would be 30-45 minutes. Upon arrival, checked in with the hostess and waited about 15 minutes before being seated. There is some seating on the inside while you wait and plenty of room on the outside to also hang out. We were seated and waited about five minutes before our server, Megan, came on the scene. She did a very fine job, she made several menu suggestions and was very friendly. For a starter, we chose the beef brisket nachos and they were wonderful. The won ton chips are what made these different in a very good way. There is plenty of brisket on the nachos so could be an entree. I had the Wassaw Redfish, my wife enjoyed the beef brisket entree with their collard greens and Mac-N-Cheese as sides and third diner in our party ordered the Sunday Fried Chicken. All of our meals came out freshly prepared and were all delicious. The Wassaw Redfish entree was a generous serving, seasoned appropriately with the grits. This entree is a definite winner! The collard greens were fantastic too! We all agreed this is a spot we would return to and highly recommend if you’re wanting to satisfy your palate for Lowcountry cuisine!

Celine Leon (cleontico)

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

My mom and I ordered the low country skillet and it was delicious! Very much worth the 30 minute wait for a table on Mother's Day. The skillet was so filling and the portions were generous; we had to take ours home. I kind of wished the beignets had been 4 rather than 3 because they were so delicious!

Darby

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

We had a fabulous dinner here. The pulled pork came with two sides and a dinner roll. I chose peas and rice (black eyed peas) and cole slaw. Both were tasty. Portions are very generous and price is very reasonable. The pork was delicious! The Brunswick stew was one of the best we've ever had. We bought a quart to take home! Hubby had crab stuffed flounder and loved it. He chose Savannah red rice and brussel sprouts for his sides. We'll definitely return!