63 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.

Zunzibar

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Evolved from the Historic District express sandwich shop, Zunzibar is a rainbow-colored respite from anything that brings you down. It's bright and open air, and features a variety of cocktails and refreshing beverages alongside bar bites like Peri-Peri cheese dip and mustafa curry hot wings that fit perfectly alongside the original dishes and sandwiches that brought them to the national stage.

Desposito's

$ | Whitemarsh Island

This place is about as low key as it gets, as evidenced by the neon beer signs on the walls and the day-old newspapers doubling as tablecloths. Located just across the bridge from Savannah, Desposito's has been serving up cold beer and fresh fish for decades and the no-nonsense menu offers a small but tempting variety of seafood, as well as options for landlubbers.

Seafood Family $ Lunch Dinner
3501 Marye St., Savannah, GA, 31410, USA
912-897–9963
Known For
  • Casual atmosphere
  • Tucked-away location
  • Great place to bring kids
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. and Mon.

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Sisters of the New South Café

$ | Thunderbolt
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.

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