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$ | Historic District |
This long-established coffee haunt and art enclave features a steady rotation of local artists. Gallery Espresso is a real neighborhood joint and a popular destination for art students, and the comfortable vintage couches and chairs are a great place to curl up with a book.
234 Bull St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Interesting and inviting art-filled space
- Tex-Mex style taco selection
- "Fire & Wine Saturdays" with live music in the courtyard
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$$$$ | Historic District |
This well-appointed restaurant is known to locals and travelers alike for its contemporary cuisine and Italian classics at reasonable prices. Ask your knowledgeable and professional server to offer wine pairings.
315 W. Congress, Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Elegant and intimate setting
- Crispy flounder with apricot and shallot sauce
- Italian classics
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch, Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
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$ | Historic District |
Shimmering stained glass, stunning woodwork, and magnificent decor make this old-time pharmacy one of the most handsome settings in town. Delectable sandwiches and salads are the main bill of fare, but for more ambitious selections, opt for the ratatouille and shrimp orzo, served with locally caught wild Georgia shrimp.
337 Bull St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Sandwiches and salads
- Traditional afternoon high tea, with wide selection of teas
- Menu as groomed as the atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner, Reservations not accepted
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As Southern food goes, Huey's is decidedly more New Orleans than Coastal Georgia, as you'll discover with one bite of the sinfully rich beignets served with praline sauce—they are a taste of perfection. Although lunch and dinner items like po'boys and muffaletta accompanied by red beans and rice are delicious, the breakfast and brunch menu is the highlight.
115 E. River St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Kid-friendly menu
- People-watching and great views of passing ships
- Bloody Marys
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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$$$ | Historic District |
After transforming the Charleston restaurant scene with internationally recognized, elevated Southern cuisine crafted from heirloom ingredients, James Beard Award--winning chef Sean Brock has brought his unique flavor to Savannah. Housed in a restored (and rumored to be haunted) Historic District home, Husk Savannah features an ever-changing menu of coastal Georgia and Deep South delights.
12 W. Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Award-winning chef Sean Brock as its creator
- Sunday brunch
- Classic Southern building with modern decor
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed daily 2–5:30
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This enchanting family-friendly diner perched on the corner of bustling Ellis Square offers an array of comfy bites all day long. With a full menu of milkshakes and diner favorites like apple pie à la mode and crispy chicken and waffles, a trip to Little Duck's white marble and brass-accented space is a special occasion for all.
150 W. Julian St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Vintage diner-inspired space with modern touches
- Comfy eats
- Lavender "bubble bath" bellinis topped with a rubber ducky
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This eatery's clientele ranges from thirtysomethings celebrating a special occasion to well-heeled older residents who love the elegant atmosphere. The bread service includes honey butter, pistachio pesto, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar for your biscuits, flatbreads, rolls, and focaccia, all of which are artistically presented on contemporary dishes. A savory meal can produce a chemical need for chocolate, so the molten-lava cake with raspberry sauce and custard ice cream may be a requirement, especially paired with a Zinfandel port.
321 Jefferson St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Perfectly fresh fish
- Melt-in-your-mouth honey-cured pork chop
- Prix-fixe tasting menu
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, No lunch. Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential
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$$$ | Historic District |
Pacci has the look and taste of a high-end Italian eatery, but with a laid-back and welcoming atmosphere. Guests gather in the beautifully designed dining room or the open-air patio for signature cocktails like the Biarritz or the Negroni before moving on to some of the best charcuterie and crudites platters in the city. Breads, pastas, desserts, and pickled vegetables are all made in-house.
601 E. Bay St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Farm-fresh ingredients
- Homemade pastas
- Thoughtful interior
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$ | Historic District |
Filling a sparse concrete and glass space on the ground floor of the mid-century Drayton Tower, this restaurant has a distinctly 1970s Palm Beach vibe with shiny brass fixtures, bamboo settees, and lots of lush greenery. The menu is light, featuring shareable tapas like pickled deviled eggs, tuna tartare, and a caprese mega toast (with vegan mozzarella available as a substitute option), alongside classic salads, sandwiches, and sourdough flatbreads (the Moroccan spiced beef flatbread with a cucumber crema is of particular note). The bar menu is the real standout here with wines, martinis and a craft cocktail list that reflects Savoy's tastefully tropical decor: their take on Savannah's signature Chatham artillery punch features rye, Jamaican rum, cognac, yaupon tea, and bubbles. Large windows all around provide sweeping views of Liberty and Drayton Streets.
102 E Liberty St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Avant-garde cocktails
- Shareable tapas and starters
- Vegan substitutions
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
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$$ | Southside |
If you've had your fill of Southern cuisine, head to this quality spot in a strip mall for award-winning sushi, daily specialty rolls, and grilled meat and noodle dishes. The longtime fixture has been around since 1998. Although chef Yoshi has passed away, the service continues here.
1100 Eisenhower Dr., Savannah, Georgia, 31406, USA
Known For
- Cooked food as good as the sushi
- Intimate space
- Creative ingredient combinations
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat. and Mon., Credit cards accepted
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$$ | Historic District |
Modeled after the cozy coffee cafés of Melbourne, Australia, this bustling locale serves espresso, cold brew, and its famous spiced lavender mochas, as well as a curated menu that features favorites like smashed avocado toast at brunch and duck confit, served alongside fingerling potatoes and oyster mushrooms, at dinner. The beer selection includes favorites from craft breweries around the country, and the wines are carefully selected from some of the world's most unique regions to complement the food. With high ceilings and beautiful natural light, this airy spot is very photogenic.
151 Bull St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Chic café setting
- Walk-up window service
- Spiced lavender mochas
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Mon. and Tues.
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$ | Historic District |
Noodle, rice, and soup dishes from across Asia come together on the eclectic, flavorful menu at the Flying Monk. The well-appointed space and laid-back atmosphere complement the savory dishes. Start with vegetarian-friendly edamame dumplings or the meaty braised pork belly. Move on to the signature Vietnamese pho or Japanese ramen noodle soups. For those interested in a traditional rice dish, the curry can't be beat.
5 W. Broughton St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Authentic Asian fare
- Quick service
- Vegetarian-friendly menu
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$$$ | Historic District |
Y'all, this is the place that made Paula Deen famous. There are plenty of crowds these days, but everyone patiently waits to attack the buffet, which is stocked for both lunch and dinner with crispy fried chicken, mashed potatoes, collard greens, lima beans, and other favorites. Gooey butter cake, peach cobbler, and banana pudding round off the offerings.
102 W. Congress St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Celebrity chef Paula Deen
- Gut-busting Southern eats
- Homemade dessert classics like banana pudding
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
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$$ | Historic District |
Savannah’s most-beloved brunch is tucked away in the basement level of bustling Broughton Street’s shopping and dining corridor. The neighborhood eatery serves bottomless Baron D’Arignac mimosas, Bloody Marys made with Savannah-based Ghost Coast Distillery vodkas, cold brew coffee-based cocktails with ingredients from local roaster Perc, and a full menu of brunch favorites—don't miss the gouda grits and the pork belly doughnut sliders—and gastropub dinner dishes.
217 ½ W. Broughton St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Bottomless mimosas (“togosas” when poured in a portable plastic cup)
- Lively brunch served seven days a week
- Eclectic pub fare
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A Savannah landmark, the oldest parts of this bucket list destination date to 1734, only a year after the colony's founding, making this the oldest standing structure in Georgia. The lunch buffet has all the Southern standards, including a particularly delicious squash casserole, but the food is better on the à la carte menu; there's no buffet for dinner, but the dessert menu is worth sticking around for. Its popularity with tour groups has given it a reputation as a tourist trap, but the food is surprisingly tasty and offers lots of choices for families. Try the specialty fried chicken dressed with a honey-pecan glaze. It gets its name from its time in the 1750s as a tavern for seafarers.
20 E. Broad St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Fanciful history
- Chatham Artillery Punch
- Busy atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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A prime location at the corner of Liberty and Bull streets, café-style outdoor dining, and a chic bar adorned with an industrial-style chandelier—Public Kitchen & Bar has it all. Despite the upscale atmosphere, the food is approachable and affordable with contemporary classics like shrimp and grits, and mussels steamed with chorizo and leeks. Not hungry? Don't be afraid to belly up to the bar for a finely crafted cocktail or a glass of wine.
1 W. Liberty St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Elevated Southern cuisine
- Outdoor dining
- Handsome interior
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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$ | Downtown |
Expect whimsical takes on lowbrow eats at this bustling favorite, where the taco menu alone is a playground of flavor with options like the peppery fried chicken and pancake tacos or the savory shrimp and grits tacos. With all-day breakfast options, an interior that honors the restaurant's camp influences while keeping it hip and modern, and a robust beer and cocktail menu, it's no wonder this is one of Savannah's hot spots.
225 E. Bay St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Creative takes on comfort food like PB&J chicken wings
- Late night bites
- Patio seating
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This upscale Southern charmer is one of the finest spots in town for well-executed Southern delicacies like andouille hash and seafood po'boys. The five-story brick building was originally designed by the famous New York architect John Norris as a warehouse in the 19th century and was painstakingly renovated into the elegant space you'll find these days; reserve a window table for great views of the Savannah River. Lunch is popular with local business executives and out-of-towners looking for quick and delicious options. The wine list is nothing short of formidable and suits every palate and price range, and the super-rich praline cheesecake is strongly recommended. Grab a copy of the eatery's cookbook to get more insight about what's going on in the kitchen.
26 E. Bay St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Spectacular views
- Sunday brunch
- Award-winning crawfish beignets
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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$ | City Market |
With a secret dough recipe and a homemade sauce, Vinnie's is critically acclaimed by pizza and calzone enthusiasts from around the Southeast. Lots of visitors get a kick out of watching the cooks throw the dough in the air in the big open kitchen, but there are only a few tables inside, along with a long stretch of stools at the bar; the heart of the restaurant is its plentiful outdoor seating, great for people-watching. Because of its prime City Market location, the wait for a table can be an hour or more, but you'll understand why with one bite of your pie. Long-known as cash-only, Vinnie's can now accept credit cards as well.
317 W. Bryan St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Outdoor seating
- Bustling, casual dining
- Long waits
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No credit cards, No lunch Mon.–Thurs., Reservations not accepted
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$ | Historic District |
The line out the door is testament to the yummy flavors found on a menu filled with South African, Dutch, Italian, and Swiss influences. Sandwiches are king—there are build-your-own options as well as a set menu—and there's a respectable selection of vegetarian options, including the vegetarian curry, which is especially delightful when washed down with Zunzi's unique sweet tea. Don't skip the sauces! Try an array of the house-made sauces and dressings with whatever you order and you won't be sorry.
108 E. York St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Takeout
- Conquistador sandwich (French bread piled high with grilled chicken and the signature sauce)
- Vegetarian options
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
