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| Cuisine | Mediterranean | ||
| Hours | Mon-Fri noon-3:30pm; Sat-Sun 11am-3:30pm; daily 4-11pm | ||
| Address | 414 Amsterdam Ave | ||
| Location | Btwn 79th and 80th Sts, The Upper West Side | ||
| Transportation | Subway: 1 to 79th St | ||
| Reservations | Reservations recommended | ||
| Phone | 212/580-0202 | ||
| Web site | www.savann.com | ||
| Prices | Main courses $12-$27 (most under $20) | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, MC, V | ||
Frommer's Review
The restaurant scene on Amsterdam Avenue in the low 80s is particularly volatile, but for over 9 years, Savann has survived on that difficult stretch of real estate thanks to consistently top-notch food, personable service, and a casual, low-key atmosphere. This is a neighborhood place with regulars who swear by the food. Some favorites include the home-cured gravlax, here served over a chickpea-scallion pancake in a flying-fish caviar and dill sauce; the grilled calamari; the Seafood Savann, a medley of seafood in a light tomato sauce served over linguine; the mixed seafood phyllo purse; and the perfectly cooked filet mignon. For dessert don't miss the tarte tatine, a homemade apple tart served with cinnamon ice cream and warm honey. In warm weather, the sidewalk cafe is a great place for people-watching.
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