H HThe Hunter House has been the topic of several reviews in diverse publications both locally and from outside of the Savannah area.
The following is the second half of a column titled "Road Trip" published in the Gwinnet Daily Post, and written by Bill Vanderford who has won numerous awards for his writings....

....Tybee has some real class in a fine restaurant disguised as a inn called the Hunter House. The owner, John Hunter, is a handsome gentleman who followed a lovely lady to Tybee Island several years ago. He immediately fell in love with the laid back atmosphere and decided to stay awhile. "I grew up in Florida, and Tybee reminded me of many of the beach towns there before all of the commercialization occurred," said Hunter. "Possibly because it has one road in and out and the fact that the island doesn't have enough room for a golf course could be why time has stood still here."
Hunter found a 1910, three- story building that was being used as a residence for shrimpers, bikers and artist and bought it. Though the old building was in a state of disrepair, he envisioned the restoration that eventually brought the old structure back to the elegance of the time it was built. Though the Hunter House is now called a inn, it is actually the best restaurant on the small island.In fact, John Hunter employs two excellent chefs. One grew up locally and, even without formal training, has proved to have a unique aptitude for making magic with Southern dishes. His partner in the kitchen has Cajun background and chef training, and the two of them, together and separately, produce culinary magic.
The night I was there, the special was a spicy Cajun gumbo over a bed of rice with mustard greens and corn bread. Unlike most restaurants, the portions of shrimp, sausage and tender chicken in the gumbo were bountiful, the vegetables were mouth watering and the sauce had a real Louisiana tang to it -- the best gumbo I've ever had this side of New Orleans. Besides the great food, the atmosphere in the Victorian dining room was romantic and the servers were both efficient and friendly. Also, each guest is always greeted personally by John Hunter at some point during the meal, which only adds to the elegant experience of eating at the Hunter House.
After the meal, one can move to the tiny bar for a nightcap or sit outside in on of the rocking chairs on the wrap around porch and enjoy the ocean breezes. If you happen to be one of the lucky ones who are spending the night in one of the guest rooms or the four-room suite, you will find the accommodations very comfortable. A visit to Tybee Island is a unique experience, but a meal at the Hunter House can make it unforgettable!