Desposito's Seafood Restaurant

3501 Macceo Dr, Savannah, Georgia 31410 USA

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Reasonable

Open Now

Tue 5p-10p

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted

No Longer Maintained

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“the taste of the sea”

At sunset, this wood-and-brick building begins glowing like a psychedelic jack-o’-lantern. Aged but buzzing neon beer signs beckon those in search of fresh seafood in the coastal community of Thunderbolt. Owner David Boone says Desposito’s is held together with spit and baling wire. “And hopes and prayers,” he adds. He should know. He’s been here since he was a kid, when his stepfather, Carlo Desposito, first took over this institution in 1965. And David was there when his mother, Walton, passed him the reins and the recipe to the secret house sauce about 25 years ago.

Reviewed by
Laura J.

May 15, 2019

Diamond in the rough. Very dive bar atmosphere. Low shrimp boil was the hit of our group, we had 14 people. Some of the biggest shrimp we've had this trip. Grilled cheese was also great! My sister... Read more

Reviewed by
Matt J.

January 29, 2019

What a shame that Desposito's only has 3 stars on Yelp. This place is the last best of its kind. She's perfect in every way. Boiled shrimp, snow crab legs, potato salad and a cold bottle of beer... Read more

Reviewed by
Bakerina S.

July 17, 2019

This has been our best meal in Savannah so far. I would rate this 10 stars. The shrimp was so fresh and delicious and seasoned perfectly.....subtle so that the taste of the shrimp comes through... Read more

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