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What to Eat in Savannah
Yes, you're in the South. And yes, you'll find some fried food here, but if that's all you're expecting, then you've got Savannah all wrong. Thanks to its coastal location, Savannah offers a little bit of everything, and it's quickly becoming a formidable culinary rival to Atlanta.
If southern comfort food is what you're after, The Olde Pink House should be at the top of your list. Practically an attraction in itself, the restaurant is housed within a blush-colored stucco mansion built in the late 1700s for James Habersham Jr., one of Savannah's early cotton brokers. Before becoming a restaurant, it was also the site of the First Bank of Georgia in the 1800s. Because of its unique history, eating here feels like taking a step back in time, with the whole house (both upstairs and downstairs) used for dining. After dinner, sneak down to the speakeasy-like cellar underneath the restaurant for a drink by the fireplace and to hear some tunes by a local pianist or jazz musician.
Next up on your list: Leopold's Ice Cream. Though this 20th-century soda shop isn't as ancient as The Olde Pink House, it's still considered a Savannah institution, featuring some of the same fixtures (including the black marble soda fountain) from the original store. Come here for an old-fashioned milkshake or a double scoop of one of the shop's original ice cream flavors like Tutti Fruitti.
Savannah is also home to numerous Black-owned restaurants serving up incredible comfort food. Check out Sisters Real Southern Cooking for traditional Southern dishes like smothered pork chops and oxtail, or Geneva's Famous Chicken & Cornbread Co. for succulent fried chicken, wings and cornbread.
Though Savannah has its fair share of deep-rooted eateries that act as the foundation of the area's dining scene, the city also manages to host a collection of more contemporary spots that receive just as much acclaim from visitors and critics alike. You'll be transported to Melbourne, Australia, at Collins Quarter, a cafe that features staples from the Australian owner's hometown. And for some Savannah-style barbecue, head to Sandfly BBQ. For a more contemporary take on Southern cuisine and farm-to-table menus, consider making reservations at Local 11 Ten or Cotton & Rye.
Savannah is home to a rollicking nightlife scene (in part because of its lack of open container laws), so plan to go for a pre- or post-dinner cocktail to sample some of the city's more unique venues. If beer is your drink of choice, head to Southbound Brewing Company (Savannah's first microbrewery) or Moon River Brewing Company (which features an outdoor beer garden). For inventive cocktails and mouthwatering martinis, try Treylor Park or Jen's & Friends. For a comprehensive overview of Savannah's unique dining scene, consider tagging along with a local on a food tour.
Find the Best Restaurants in Savannah
- #1Chive Sea Bar & Lounge#1 of 837 Places to Eat in Savannah
Tripadvisor (2009)$ - $$ | American, Seafood, Fusion4 W Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401-3310Read More » - #2Joe's At The Jepson#2 of 837 Places to Eat in Savannah
Tripadvisor (913)$ - $$ | American, Cafe, Healthy, Soups207 W York St Jepson Center for the Arts, Savannah, GA 31404-6243Read More » - #3Leopold's Ice Cream#3 of 837 Places to Eat in Savannah
Tripadvisor (11363)$ | Diner212 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401-3402Read More » - #4Wiley's Championship BBQ#4 of 837 Places to Eat in Savannah
Tripadvisor (2069)$ - $$ | American, Barbecue4700 US Highway 80 E Suite N, Savannah, GA 31410-2900Read More » - #5River Street Sweets#5 of 837 Places to Eat in Savannah
Tripadvisor (156)$ - $$ |4515 Habersham St, Savannah, GA 31405-4210Read More » - #6The Starland Cafe#6 of 837 Places to Eat in Savannah
Tripadvisor (177)$ - $$ | American, Cafe, International, Soups11 E 41st St, Savannah, GA 31401-9101Read More » - #7Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room#7 of 837 Places to Eat in Savannah
Tripadvisor (4956)$ - $$ | American107 W Jones St, Savannah, GA 31401-4507Read More » - #8Mate Factor#8 of 837 Places to Eat in Savannah
Tripadvisor (158)$ | Cafe, American401 E Hall St across from downtown Kroger parking lot, Savannah, GA 31401-5712Read More » - #9Jazz'd Tapas Bar#9 of 837 Places to Eat in Savannah
Tripadvisor (1638)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Fusion, International52 Barnard St, Savannah, GA 31401-2535Read More » - #10Blends a Coffee Boutique#10 of 837 Places to Eat in Savannah
Tripadvisor (169)$ | Cafe102 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401-3304Read More » - #11Planters Tavern#11 of 837 Places to Eat in Savannah
Tripadvisor (398)$ - $$ | American, Pub23 Abercorn St Olde Pink House Restaurant, Savannah, GA 31401-2713Read More » - #12The Vault Kitchen + Market#12 of 837 Places to Eat in Savannah
Tripadvisor (623)$ - $$ | Sushi, Asian2112 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401-8565Read More » - #13Fox & Fig Cafe#13 of 837 Places to Eat in Savannah
Tripadvisor (279)$ - $$ | American, Cafe321 Habersham St, Savannah, GA 31401-4421Read More » - #1445 Bistro#14 of 837 Places to Eat in Savannah
Tripadvisor (747)$$ | American123 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401-3303Read More » - #15Marche de Macarons#15 of 837 Places to Eat in Savannah
Tripadvisor (162)$ |42 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401-3417Read More » - #16Crystal Beer Parlor#16 of 837 Places to Eat in Savannah
Tripadvisor (4402)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Pub301 W Jones St W. Jones at Jefferson Streets, Savannah, GA 31401-4252Read More » - #17Market Street Sweets#17 of 837 Places to Eat in Savannah
Tripadvisor (623)$ - $$ | American13 E River St, Savannah, GA 31401-1295Read More » - #18Savannah Coffee Roasters#18 of 837 Places to Eat in Savannah
Tripadvisor (731)$ - $$ | American, Cafe215 W. Liberty St., Savannah, GA 31401-3909Read More » - #19Savannah Candy Kitchen#19 of 837 Places to Eat in Savannah
Tripadvisor (489)$ - $$ |318 W Saint Julian St, Savannah, GA 31401-2414Read More » - #20Driftaway Cafe#20 of 837 Places to Eat in Savannah
Tripadvisor (1212)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Seafood, Healthy7400 Skidaway Rd, Savannah, GA 31406-6446Read More »
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