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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.
601 E. Bay St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Farm-fresh ingredients
- Homemade pastas
- Thoughtful interior
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This casual eatery specializes in fresh takes on typical beach food, like smoked fish dip made with the local catch, a mahimahi banh mi, shrimp bruschetta, and blue crab poutine. You can still get your favorites, though, as the innovative menu also includes standards like beer-battered flounder and fisherman's stew served over jasmine rice. There are several vegetarian side options that can be made vegan as well, which is rare for a seafood restaurant. Round your meal out with a craft beer or cocktail from the bar.
101 Lovell Ave., Tybee Island, Georgia, 31328, USA
Known For
- Weekday happy-hour specials
- Unique sides
- Fresh, eclectic menu
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
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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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$ | Eastside |
Traditional Southern home cookin' comes with a smile at Sisters of the New South, where you'll be greeted as "honey" or "baby" (or both) as you place your order. Try the smothered pork chops or the fried whiting, though you can't go wrong with the generous "Meat & Three"—a choose-your-own foodie adventure. Oxtails served with collard greens, red rice, and yams is a perennial favorite.
2605 Skidaway Rd., Savannah, Georgia, 31404, USA
Known For
- Smothered pork chops
- Traditional Southern cooking
- Collard greens
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$ | Thunderbolt | American
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.
2605 Skidaway Rd., Savannah, Georgia, 31404, USA
Known For
- Breakfast and lunch specials
- Generous portions
- Cafeteria-style service
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$ | Thomas Square |
Tiny burgers get gourmet treatment at this popular spot, paired with generous portions of perfectly crispy skinny fries. Try the Mr. Chow which comes with a fried egg and extra bacon, or the Lil Sandy with pulled pork; vegetarians can chow down on the Shroomwich, featuring three kinds of marinated fungi. This is a great lunch spot—call ahead to order a sackful for a fabulous picnic.
1710 Abercorn St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Smoked brisket sliders
- Delicious fries
- Awesome canned beer selection
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$$ | Starland District |
This local favorite is the restaurant that started the neighborhood's renaissance. From the fresh-pressed vegetarian Greek panini (brimming with crispy asparagus, hummus, marinated artichokes, feta, tomato, pesto, and house aioli) to the generously portioned Kitchen Sink Salad (dates, raisins, artichokes, apples, grapes, crunchy rice noodles, tomatoes, and onion), it’s hard to go wrong with a menu that prioritizes freshness and locally sourced greens. Folks travel for miles just for the tomato Thai soup.
11 E. 41st St., Savannah, Georgia, USA
Known For
- Bustling weekday lunch crowd
- Famous tomato Thai soup
- Iced Earl Grey tea
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner
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$$ | 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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On bustling Barnard Street in the Victorian District, this neighborhood café and bar serves up affordable, scrumptious sandwiches and creatively crafted cocktails in a small, intimate space. With a name inspired by decades-old artwork on the building's garage door, The Black Rabbit is a concept from seasoned Savannah restaurateurs who know how to make unforgettable food at unbeatable prices.
1215 Barnard St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Cozy space
- Late-night bites like the Three Piggies sandwich (Spam, pit ham, and sliced pork shoulder)
- Modern luncheonette vibes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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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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"Where the elite eat in their bare feet" is the motto of this laid-back eatery tucked away on a side street just over the bridge to Tybee Island. The beer is cold, the vibe is relaxed, and items like the Lowcountry boil—a huge plate of shrimp, corn on the cob, and smoked sausage—are delicious. Out front is a large pool filled with baby alligators that is a huge hit with kids—a good way to keep them entertained if there's a wait for tables, which is possible on weekends when the weather's nice. Just inside is a huge patio lit with tiki torches and packed with picnic tables. Seating is available in screened-in dining areas if there's rain or sand gnats.
40 Estill Hammock Rd., Tybee Island, Georgia, 31328, USA
Known For
- Scenic views
- Family-friendly environment
- Resident felines and alligators
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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By Anthony Debreceny, the restaurateur behind downtown Savannah's The Collins Quarter and The Fitzroy, this is the only restaurant on Tybee Island where you can walk straight from your table onto the sand. The cuisine is casual and approachable with elevated takes on fish tacos, a pulled-pork banh mi, and more, served alongside refreshing craft cocktails and local beer offerings.
404 Butler Ave., Tybee Island, Georgia, 31328, USA
Known For
- Seafood staples like peel-and-eat shrimp and fresh oysters
- Great location as the only restaurant directly on the beach
- Free covered parking while dining in
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.; closed from Nov.--Feb.
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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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$$ | Historic District |
Savannah’s most-beloved brunch is tucked away in the basement level of bustling Broughton Street’s shopping and dining corridor. The neighborhood eatery serves bottomless Baron D’Arignac mimosas, Bloody Marys made with Savannah-based Ghost Coast Distillery vodkas, cold brew coffee-based cocktails with ingredients from local roaster Perc, and a full menu of brunch favorites—don't miss the gouda grits and the pork belly doughnut sliders—and gastropub dinner dishes.
217 ½ W. Broughton St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Bottomless mimosas (“togosas” when poured in a portable plastic cup)
- Lively brunch served seven days a week
- Eclectic pub fare
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A Savannah landmark, the oldest parts of this bucket list destination date to 1734, only a year after the colony's founding, making this the oldest standing structure in Georgia. The lunch buffet has all the Southern standards, including a particularly delicious squash casserole, but the food is better on the à la carte menu; there's no buffet for dinner, but the dessert menu is worth sticking around for. Its popularity with tour groups has given it a reputation as a tourist trap, but the food is surprisingly tasty and offers lots of choices for families. Try the specialty fried chicken dressed with a honey-pecan glaze. It gets its name from its time in the 1750s as a tavern for seafarers.
20 E. Broad St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Fanciful history
- Chatham Artillery Punch
- Busy atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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$$ | Historic District |
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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$$ | Starland District |
An anchor on the Bull Street Corridor, this former bank features a varied menu of Asian fusion and sushi delights. The bright and bustling space, which honors its financial past in clever design choices and menu descriptions, welcomes visitors with flavors from Laos, Japan, and beyond, including melt-in-your-mouth miso salmon. With a main, cocktail, and sushi menu, it's a great place for a business lunch or date night.
2112 Bull St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Industrial chic interior
- Chicken clay pot with Thai green eggplant and rice
- Unique sushi rolls
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$$ | Southside | Caribbean
A bit off the beaten path, this colorful café has a light and cheery interior that invites good times with good food and good company. The menu, ranging from Caribbean to Mediterranean, is nothing if not eclectic. There are appealing options for both vegetarians and meat eaters, including deep-fried portobello mushrooms, wasabi-crusted tuna, and Jamaican-style jerk chicken. The regular menu is priced a little lower than the daily specials, but the latter usually have more flare.
531 Stephenson Ave., Savannah, Georgia, 31405, USA
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Closed Sun.
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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