14 Best Restaurants in Savannah, Georgia

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Southern cuisine is rich in tradition, but the dining scene in Savannah is more than just fried chicken and barbecue. Many of the city's restaurants have been exploring locally sourced ingredients as a way to tweak their usual homespun offerings, a change that is now attracting chefs and foodies alike.

Although the farm-to-table trend was first spotted at upscale spots like Elizabeth on 37th and Local 11ten, more neighborhood restaurants are now getting in on the action. Places like the Green Truck Pub utilize locally raised, grass-fed beef for their burgers, and after-dinner options now even include locally roasted coffee.

The arrival of some new kids on the block doesn't mean the old standbys have ridden off into the sunset just yet. For traditional, exquisitely prepared menus, be sure to visit the Olde Pink House, which has been pleasing local palates for decades. Or follow the crowds to the ever-popular Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room (which even President Obama once visited), where you’ll find all the fried chicken, collard greens, and mac ’n' cheese you can handle.

That's just a few ideas to get you started. While exploring Savannah, you're sure to find any number of other exciting options as well, whether you're craving noodle bowls or a simple sandwich.

The Collins Quarter

$$ Fodor's choice

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.

Cup to Cup Cafe

$ Fodor's choice
Tucked away just off of Oglethorpe Square, Cup to Cup roasts its beans in small batches right outside of downtown and serves the coffee creations in a tiny shop that is easy to miss if you don't know it's there. Not just a great place to grab an espresso or a bag of whole beans to take home, Cup to Cup even offers education, training, and consultation as a free service to customers looking to increase the quality of their coffee presentation.
140 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA, 31401, USA
912-376--9173
Known For
  • Expertly made lattes
  • Restful environment
  • Wide tea selection and local honey
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun.

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Foxy Loxy Cafe

$ Fodor's choice

A full-service coffee shop featuring lovingly-crafted lattes and a Tex-Mex menu, Foxy Loxy is the always-busy hangout for students, artists, and entrepreneurs. Order a horchata and take your laptop out to the courtyard, where a koi pond, acoustic music, and Saturday night s'mores parties at the firepit invite folks to lounge in the open air.

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Franklin's

$$ Fodor's choice

This elegant garden-level spot is moody but bright and cozy, and the menu is chock-full of delicious treats for any time of day. The quiche is some of the richest in town, the homemade tomato soup will knock your socks off, and the Butcher's B.L.T. features thick-cut bacon and soft sourdough. Grab yourself a boozy coffee drink to go (or any other kind of espresso drink to suit your taste), and peruse the gift section while you wait for your order to come up.

The Ordinary Pub

$$ Fodor's choice
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.

Collins Quarter at Forsyth Park

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The white fort in the middle of Forsyth Park opened in 2020 with a full-service restaurant, bar, and café that bustles from early mornings to late afternoons. Sophisticated Southern brunch and lunch fare like shrimp 'n' grits, pork belly Benedict and avocado toast (of course) pair with a drink bar that offers signature coffees, beautifully garnished craft cocktails, and fun treats for the kids. Glorious, bright interiors lead to spacious outdoor seating.

Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe

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From the same owners as Foxy Loxy and the Coffee Fox, this wide-open, family-oriented café offers a place for kids to explore the art project of the day while parents enjoy some caffeine. The menu also includes vegan donuts, grab-and-go sandwiches, and the in-house bakery's famous kolaches.

1514 Bull St., Savannah, GA, 31401, USA
912-328--5497
Known For
  • Good pastries and treats
  • Fun place with big tables for kids to work at
  • Sells Leopold's ice cream

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Huey's on the River

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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.

The Little Crown by Pie Society

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This British-style bakery sells everything from traditional meat pies to savory quiches to crusty bread and dessert pies, all of it baked fresh daily. The owners hail from Staffordshire and make remarkable and authentic meat pies in such varieties as steak and ale, chicken and thyme, and steak and kidney. Pick up an individual cottage pie or pasty to enjoy while watching the City Market hustle and bustle, or grab a full size savory pie to take home for supper.

19 Jefferson St., Savannah, GA, 31401, USA
912-856–4785
Known For
  • Pecan pie is considered some of the best in town
  • Warm hand-held savory pastries that can be carried on the go
  • Full-size savory and sweet pies for take-away (perfect for a family meal at a short term rental)
Restaurant Details
No table service

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Little Duck Diner

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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.

Loc's Chicken and Waffles

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Tucked in a strip mall in Savannah’s Sandfly neighborhood, this unassuming spot is an affordable and satisfying option for all-day breakfast and lunch. In addition to the juicy chicken and waffles, they also serve up an array of fluffy omelets and classic handhelds.

7360 Skidaway Rd., Savannah, GA, 31406, USA
912-692–1114
Known For
  • Golden Belgian waffles
  • Sweet strawberry butter
  • Crispy fried catfish filets

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Pacci Italian Kitchen

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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.

Treylor Park

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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, GA, 31401, USA
912-495–5557
Known For
  • Creative takes on comfort food like PB&J chicken wings
  • Late-night bites
  • Patio seating

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Sisters of the New South Café

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Some of the best Southern food in Savannah can be found at the original Sisters of the New South Café (there are additional locations in Atlanta). Favorites at this family-run spot include smothered shrimp over rice, slow-cooked oxtails, and homemade desserts like gooey peach cobbler, decadent red velvet cake with cream-cheese frosting, and tangy Key lime pie.