Savanna Restaurant is located next to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and offers fantastic breakfast, lunch, and dinner options in a great atmosphere.
Savanna Restaurant
Have you ever eaten breakfast with monkeys calling to each other in the background? This is one of our favorite things about eating at Savanna Restaurant.
You can hear all of the monkeys and wildlife that call Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo home. During lunch a few days ago, I was able to watch ring-tailed lemurs playing while enjoying an amazing wood-fired pizza.
I will admit my husband kept asking me if we were going to sit for a while since I was having so much fun watching the monkeys. They are so darn cute.
OK, Back to the epic food and atmosphere you will enjoy at Savanna Restaurant.
Indoor Seating
Walking into the restaurant feels like you have taken a flight to Africa. This restaurant is decorated like an African bush lodge and is so much fun.
There is a combination of tables and chairs, along with really cool booths located under a bush tent.
Indoor Bar
The indoor bar is in the heart of the restaurant. We love the elephant trunk purse holders underneath the bar. Such a cool touch of decoration and function.
Outdoor Seating
The outdoor seating offers epic views into the Gulf Shores Zoo! If you are dining with kids they will love being able to watch one of the monkey islands.
You can also see a few other animals depending on where they are moving in their enclosures from the back porch. There are overhead fans which help during the heat of the summer.
Savanna Restaurant Menu
The Savanna menu is not your typical beach fare. While you will find shrimp and grits or a burger you will also find great menu options only found here.
The hand-crafted menu features great steaks, lamb, seafood, wood fire pizzas, and so much more.
Brunch Menu Highlights
Brunch is offered on Saturday & Sunday and so worth taking time for.
Apple Pancakes - SOOOO GOOD! Three buttermilk fluffy pancakes topped with apples and a brown sugar brandy flambe.
Cinnamon Swirl French Toast
Quiche Loraine - Bacon, onion, gruyere and egg tart served with grilled asparagus.
Shakshuka Over Grits - Tomato, roasted red pepper, basil, garlic, and a poached egg. If you have had Shakshuka overseas one thing to know is this version does not have the punch of flavor you may be used to.
Shrimp and Grits - stone ground grits served with tasso and cream.
Sante Fe Chicken Burrito - eggs, black beans, and cheese topped with a tomatillo sauce
Brunch Burger - bacon, egg, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion jam on a brioche bun. Served with French Fries.
Lunch Menu Highlights
The lunch menu is fantastic! The perfect combination of burgers, great salads, and wood fired pizzas. Every single thing we have tried has tasted amazing.
Cream of Tomato Basil Soup - SOOO GOOD!!!!
House Salad - mixed greens, kalamata olives, roasted red pepper, red onion, served with a lemon za'atar vinaigrette.
Wood fired pizzas - margherita, grilled chicken artichoke, pepperoni, or their filet and blue cheese pizza!
Cheeseburger - Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and comeback sauce. Get the onion rings!
Chicken Cordon Blue sandwich - chicken, ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
3 cheese grilled cheese - YUM!!! Served with a tomato basil soup dip. Next time I will order a large bowl of soup it was so good.
Grilled portobello mushroom sandwich - lettuce, tomato, onion, Swiss cheese, and a roasted red pepper aioli.
Dinner Menu Highlights
Fried Green tomato Caprese - basil essence, mozzarella, and a balsamic glaze. YUM!
Rosemary Swordfish Skewers - with a sweet pepper sauce
Lamb Lollypops - served with a bordelaise
Beef Burgundy Pasta - Mushroom, red wine, demi glace over linguine
Shrimp Scampi - garlic butter, white wine over linguine
Chicken marsala - marsala, mushrooms, and a demi glace over linguine
Filet Mignon - Served with a Diane Sauce
Seared Scallops - Served with a l'orange sauce
Kids Menu - The kids menu includes grilled cheese sandwich and fries, pepperoni pizza, chicken nuggets with fries, mac & cheese, or a cheeseburger with fries.
Gluten-Free
Breakfast - Shrimp and grits, pork chops without sausage gravy, steak and eggs
Lunch - Ginger and Butternut squash soup, roasted red pepper dip, cheese board, salad
Vegan - house salad, fall harvest salad
Vegetarian - the margherita pizza is amazing, house salad, 3 cheese grilled cheese.
Signature Cocktails - Spicy margarita, lemon drop martini, Oaxaca Old Fashion, Old School Mai Tai.
They also have a great beer and wine list.
Why you will love Savanna Restaurant
- Listed to monkeys from the Gulf Shores Zoo
- Great food
- Unbelievable atmosphere
- Great wine pairings and specialty wine dinners
- Unique dining experience
- Hidden gem in Gulf Shores
- Special events and live music
- Kid Friendly restaurant in Gulf Shores
Things to know when planning a visit to Savanna Restaurant
Address - 20499 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Located next to the main entrance to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.
The restaurant is a little off the beaten path of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach but this casual fine dining restaurant is worth turning off of Highway 59.
Phone - (251)256-7007
Hours - Mon 11am-3pm, Tue-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-3pm
Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that hours have not changed.
Reservations - Reservations can be made on OpenTable
Accessibility - The restaurant is all one story with space between tables. There is accessible parking in the parking lot nearby.
Plus Size Seating - The chairs inside are comfortable. The outdoor chairs look like they all have arms on them.
Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual, date night at dinner
Pets - Pets are not allowed in the restaurant.
Parking - There is a large parking lot in front of the zoo.
Restaurants and Attractions nearby
Gulf Shores Diner - Gulf Shores Diner is a small local breakfast and lunch restaurant serving diner classics!
Scoops Ice Cream - You can't miss the light-up ice cream cone calling you to enjoy a delicious scoop of ice cream.
Efes Greek Kitchen - Great Greek Food right in the heart of Gulf Shores.
FoodCraft - Enjoy one of our favorite restaurants located in Gulf State Park.
Wade Ward Nature Park - located in the heart of Gulf Shores right off of Highway 59! This great nature park has elevated boardwalks over wetlands perfect for wildlife and bird watching.
Beach Girl Coffee - Drive through and grab a frozen coffee or tea on your way to the beach!
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