Kids Cuisine

To kids, pirates are just cool. History, not so much. Classic literature, again, is not that hot. There is a cool place where you can feed your kids, teach them about history and literature, and they get an up-close and personal encounter with the pirate world: The Pirates’ House in Savannah, Ga.

The place is oozing with atmosphere. The building, separated into several dining rooms and corridors, includes a section that dates back to the 1700s. In fact, it’s said that a small building adjoining The Pirates’ House is the oldest house in Georgia.

There are also framed pages from a rare, antique copy of Treasure Island. Savannah is mentioned several times in the classic, and some of the scenes in the book take place right inside The Pirates’ House.

The decor in the waiting area gets kids in the mood from the beginning, with pirate souvenirs and toys for sale. There’s also a life-size pirate figurine, and kids enjoy pushing various buttons to hear the pirate talk. Walking through the restaurant, kids enjoy pointing out the pirate decor, including a large model of a pirate ship.

The nice thing about this restaurant is that it’s kid-friendly without being too obnoxious for adults to enjoy themselves. The lights are low, and the adult menu is diverse and compelling. I had the pork chop cooked in a rum marinade, and it was tasty. The only real complaint I would have is that the children’s menu is too predictable with choices like chicken fingers. It’s also a very popular place, so a reservation is probably a good idea.

It was a fun meal, with all three kids enjoying themselves and checking out the decor. Each was given a pirate hat to wear, as well as paper hoop earrings and pirate coins. The place mats included some of the history, and the kids got a lesson in pirate terminology.