In the continuing saga of Savannah area seafood restaurants, it’s time to focus on a small place with a big impact in Richmond Hill. Richmond Hill is a bedroom community of Savannah, and home to a wide range of residents, including a good number of military stationed at either Fort Stewart or Hunter Army Airfield. Anyone living in Richmond Hill can tell you that fishing and boating are some of the most loved pastimes of the area, with a lot of activity centered in and around the Ogeechee River. A central element in all of this activity is the Fort McAllister Marina located on GA 144 Spur. Not only is the marina home is a good number of boat slips, it’s also the home of “Fish Tales,” a great hole-in-the-wall type seafood restaurant. Fish Tales has two separate interior sections, including a room with a full bar and a few booths, as well as a dining room with three walls of windows looking out over the boats and river. The dining room looks like it seats around seventy-five. Dining extends to the outdoor area with as many tiki tables and chairs. On weekends and special occasions, there will be live entertainment. (In fact, yesterday diners were treated to an incredible fireworks display over the water in honor of the Labor Day weekend!)
The food choices are fabulous. Do yourself a favor if you’ve never been and get a lot of the appetizers for your table. For example, the jalapeno poppers that are stuffed with crabmeat are great and the hush puppies are sweet. The buffalo shrimp are also a good choice. Honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of the seafood choices! The service may not be particularly speedy, but the trade off of not feeling rushed through dinner is worth it. If you stay long enough, you’ll see anybody who’s anybody in Richmond Hill. It’s a favorite watering hole.
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