HUNTER HOUSE Inn ~ Tybee Island Georgia

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The
Hunter House

Restaurant and Inn

* Photo's on this website by Anne Nevil'

Southern Charm with a Beach Atmosphere
1701 Butler Ave. - TYBEE ISLAND GEORGIA - (912) 786 -7515

Back in the early 1900's people from Savannah would pack lunches and take the train to Tybee Island to enjoy a day at the beach. At the south end of old railroad bed, which is now Butler avenue, stands Hunter House. Built in 1910 as a family beach house it was renovated in 1998 opened for business in May 1989 and is now one of the best restaurants and inns on the Georgia coast.

It's southern beach house charm begins to embrace you as you climb up the stairs to the second floor verandah. Entering the dark wood paneled foyer is only the beginning of a special evening of Victorian ambiance and culinary delights. There you are greeted by John Hunter and his friendly staff before being seated at a candle lit table in one of the three small dining rooms.

Hunter House chef and part owner Espy Geissler grew up locally and has an amazing talent for creating gourmet meals with southern flair.

Different specials are prepared each night featuring fresh seafood and excellent meats. The appetizers range from a rich seafood bisque to a bowl of Cuban black bean soup. While the meals of local black grouper, Atlantic salmon or yellow fin tuna are delicious, the "pot roast dinner" continues to be a favorite year after year.

The small, full bar, offers a varied selection of wines from different countries, which can be enjoyed with your meal or after dinner seating on the porch in a rocking chair.

The Inn has four rooms ranging from a large suite with a fire place to smaller one bedroom and bath. All within walking distance to several breakfast restaurants.

A visit to Tybee Island is a unique experience, but a meal at Hunter House makes it unforgettable.

Hunter House was built in 1910 on Tybee Island for a Savannah family to use as a beach house. Ownership of the property changed hands several times, until in 1950, when it was converted to a 14-unit apartment house.

To indicate the condition and the type of tenants who lived there at the time I purchased it in 1988; the house was commonly referred to by local residents as the "Animal House". After 18 months of stripping walls and ceilings to expose the original heart pine tongue and groove wood and removing debris, the Hunter House was restored to its original condition.

Thank you for stopping by and enjoy your browse of the Hunter House web site!.....