Place Category: Cajun / Creole, Organic, Outside Dining, Private Dining, and Southern
Recognized among the best Savannah restaurants, Alligator Soul was founded in 2003 by Chef Hilary and Maureen Craig and quickly became known as a romantic and elegant downtown dining destination. Personal touches matter to restaurateur Maureen Craig and the Alligator Soul staff. Each unwraps and showcases the art of unpretentious fine dining at its best, making each guest feel special. Come…eat, drink and relax your soul!
Alligator Soul Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeSMALL THINGS CONSIDERED
Pork belly Alligator Soul Savannah Restaurants photo by The Lills DesignOYSTERS A LA SOUL 6/16 | 12/31
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 SauceALLIGATOR CRAB CAKE 21
Alligator Crab Cake ~ Panko Breadcrumb ~ Hilbo Aioli ~ Arugula ~ Orange SupremesROASTED MUSHROOM SALAD 12
Wild Mushrooms ~ Farro ~ Caramelized Shallots ~ Local Greens ~ Lemon Vinaigrette ~ Shaved Black Truffle ~ White Truffle OilBUTTERNUT SQUASH CROQUETTES 14
Spiced Butternut Squash Croquettes ~ Parmesan ~ Savannah Bee Company Honeycomb GFCRAWFISH MAC AND CHEESE 14
Louisiana Crawfish ~ Smoked Gouda ~ Pancetta ~ Toasted ParmesanCARVING BOARD 25
Ever Changing Assortment of Meats and Artisanal Cheeses ~ Accompanying Accouterments ~ Assorted Flat BreadsALLIGATOR TEMPURA 14
Alligator Tempura ~ Seaweed ~ Sweet Chili ~ Pickled Ginger ~ Toasted Sesame SeedsBLOOD ORANGE SALAD 11
Traders Hill Farm Spring Mix ~ Blood Oranges ~ Blue Cheese Crumbles ~ Baby Heirloom Tomatoes ~ Candied Pecans ~ Golden Raisins ~ Citrus Vinaigrette ~ Parmesan Grit Croutons GF
ALL THINGS FROM THE SEA
Scallops Alligator Soul Savannah Restaurants photo by The Lills DesignDIVER SCALLOPS 36
Pan Seared Diver Scallops ~ Wild Rice Medley ~ Gator and Pork Chorizo ~ Haricot Verts ~ Peppadew Gel GFLOCAL DAY BOAT FISH m/p
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!GUMBO’S BACK BABY 15/29
Wild Georgia Shrimp ~ Littleneck Clams ~ Prince Edward Island Mussels ~ Louisiana Crawfish ~ Grilled Andouille Sausage ~ Trinity Mire Poix ~ Okra ~ Dark Cajun Roux ~ Carolina Gold RiceDRUNKEN MUSSELS 14/28
Prince Edward Island Mussels in a White Wine Broth ~ Sweet Peppadews ~ House-smoked Tasso Ham ~ Scallions GFSHRIMP AND GRITS 15/29
Georgia Wild Shrimp Sautéed with Lemon Butter and Creole Spices ~ Freeman’s Mill Stone-ground Georgia Grits with Aged Cheddar Cheese ~ Red Onion Marmalade GF
GRASS FED AND ALL-NATURAL
Lamb Alligator Soul Savannah Restaurants photo by The Lills DesignLAMB 37
Fire Grilled Lamb Chops ~ Acorn Squash Parmesan Risotto ~ Haricot Verts ~ Dill Cream Sauce GFBEEF FILET 37
Fire Grilled Grass Fed Beef Filet ~ Sautéed Turnip Greens with Red Peppers ~ Mashed Potatoes ~ Okra ~ Aleppo Compound Butter ~ Veal Demi-Glace GFTHE “LITTLE HILBO” 44
Hilbo Spiced and Grilled All-natural Grass Fed Beef Ribeye~ Duck Fat Pomme Frites ~ Sautéed Swiss Chard ~ Veal Demi-glace ~ Bourbon Peppercorn CreamNot Served Past Medium to Ensure the Quality of the Meat
DUCK 37
Smoked Duck Breast ~ Smoked Gouda ~ Polenta ~ Haricot Verts ~ Peach and Wild Berry Chutney ~ Demi-Glace
WILD & ADVENTUROUS
EXOTIC SPECIALTY m/p
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 AvailabilityFOR OUR OTHER IMPORTANT FRIENDS AND GUESTS…
VEGGIES FEAR NOT 28
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!Special Thanks
Freeman’s Mill ~ Joseph Fields Farm ~ River Root Farms ~ Traders Hill Farm ~ Savannah Bee Company ~ Savannah River Farms ~ Wainwright FarmsGF Symbolizes gluten free menu items
SMALL THINGS CONSIDERED
Pork belly Alligator Soul Savannah Restaurants photo by The Lills DesignOYSTERS A LA SOUL 6/16 | 12/31
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 SauceALLIGATOR TEMPURA 14
Alligator Tempura ~ Seaweed ~ Sweet Chili ~ Pickled Ginger ~ Toasted Sesame SeedsALLIGATOR CRAB CAKE 21
Alligator Crab Cake ~ Fried Green Tomato ~ Crawfish Garniture ~ Hilbo AioliROASTED MUSHROOM SALAD 12
Wild Mushrooms ~ Farro ~ Caramelized Shallots ~ Local Greens ~ Lemon Vinaigrette ~ Shaved Black Truffle ~ White Truffle OilBUTTERNUT SQUASH CROQUETTES 14
Spiced Butternut Squash Croquettes ~ Parmesan ~ Savannah Bee Company Honeycomb GFCRAWFISH MAC AND CHEESE 14
Louisiana Crawfish ~ Smoked Gouda ~ Pancetta ~ Toasted ParmesanCARVING BOARD 25
Ever Changing Assortment of Meats and Artisanal Cheeses ~ Accompanying Accouterments ~ Assorted Flat BreadsBLOOD ORANGE SALAD 11
Traders Hill Farm Spring Mix ~ Blood Oranges ~ Blue Cheese Crumbles ~ Baby Heirloom Tomatoes ~ Candied Pecans ~ Golden Raisins ~ Citrus Vinaigrette ~ Parmesan Grit Croutons GFWe offer a private dining room that comfortable seats 14 guests with a minimum of 12 and a semi private room that comfortable seats 28 guests with a minimum of 24. There is no room charge with a minimum guaranty. Anything less than the minimum will result in a room charge.
Alligator Soul Dessert Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeDessert Menu
Cheescake 9.00
Earl Grey and Lemon Verbena Cheesecake ~ Biscotti Crust - Crystallized Mint - Edible FlowesCreme Brulee 9.00
Hibiscus and Lavender Infused Creme Brûlée - Honey Comb and MintAlligator Soul Banana Beignets 13.00
Tempura Fried and Fresh Banana - Cinnamon Wonton Crisps - Candied Pecans - Caramel - Southern Swiss Dairy Organic Vanilla Ice CreamFruit Parfait 8.00
Honeydew Melon - Fresh Strawberries - Rhubarb - Pistachio Whipped Mascarpone - House Made Caramel - Toasted Pistachios