Guidebook for Savannah
Essentials
Kroger
311 E Gwinnett StGrocery store, in walking distance.
Johnnie Ganem Package Shop
501 Habersham StBeer/Wine/Liquor store
Target
1907 E Victory DrFood Scene
The Olde Pink House
23 Abercorn Sthistoric home with 4 star restaurant
The Pirates' House
20 E Broad StHistoric restaurant, great for the family!
Circa 1875
48 Whitaker StOur favorite Bar in town and a wonderful French Bistro.
The Coffee Fox
102 W Broughton StGreat coffee here
The Public Kitchen & Bar
1 W Liberty StGreat restaurant
The Gallery Espresso
234 Bull Stgood coffee and wifi - great place to work
The partnership between restaurateur Johno Morisano and chef Mashama Bailey was a game changer for the city’s foodscape. Together, the duo transformed a Jim Crow–era Greyhound bus station into a reckoning of the South’s—and Savannah’s—culinary heritage. Guests are welcome to a quick bite (order the red rice cakes) and a drink (try the El Diablo) at the sleek front-of-house bar. Better yet, settle in for an unhurried, multicourse experience in the main dining room, where sharing is not only encouraged but expected.
121 locals recommend
The Grey
109 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdThe partnership between restaurateur Johno Morisano and chef Mashama Bailey was a game changer for the city’s foodscape. Together, the duo transformed a Jim Crow–era Greyhound bus station into a reckoning of the South’s—and Savannah’s—culinary heritage. Guests are welcome to a quick bite (order the red rice cakes) and a drink (try the El Diablo) at the sleek front-of-house bar. Better yet, settle in for an unhurried, multicourse experience in the main dining room, where sharing is not only encouraged but expected.
Foxy Loxy Cafe
1919 Bull Stgreat cafe
Maté Factor
401 E Hall StCute coffee shop
700 Drayton Restaurant
700 Drayton StRestaurant at Mansion on Forsyth, very nice.
Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
107 W Jones StGreat southern food
Mellow Mushroom
11 W Liberty StGreat pizza, they have GF also!
Vinnie Van GoGo's
317 W Bryan StBEST pizza in town! They deliver on bike.
B&D Burgers - West Congress Street
209 W Congress StGood burgers and wings
B&D Burgers - East Broughton St
13 E Broughton StGood burgers and pizza, downtown location
PJ Thai
147 Abercorn StGreat Thai food
J. Christopher's
122 E LibertyBrunch / lunch
The Vault Kitchen & Market
2112 Bull StAmazing!
Named in honor of two of Georgia’s top crops, this old midcentury bank, complete with a private dining space inside a steel vault, serves smart seasonal dishes like herby panzanella and crab-stuffed Carolina trout. Always on the menu: a large slate of small-batch bourbons and the best cheese board in town, piled high with the likes of Sweet Grass Dairy’s Thomasville Tomme and Asher Blue, house-made sausages, pâtés, and pickled veggies.
92 locals recommend
Cotton & Rye
1801 Habersham St Named in honor of two of Georgia’s top crops, this old midcentury bank, complete with a private dining space inside a steel vault, serves smart seasonal dishes like herby panzanella and crab-stuffed Carolina trout. Always on the menu: a large slate of small-batch bourbons and the best cheese board in town, piled high with the likes of Sweet Grass Dairy’s Thomasville Tomme and Asher Blue, house-made sausages, pâtés, and pickled veggies.
For more than thirty-five years, Savannahians have marked all manner of anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, and other milestones inside this grand Greek Revival mansion. Once off the beaten path, the culinary landmark now stands firmly at the center of the artsy Starland District’s renaissance. Chef Kelly Yambor carries on founder Elizabeth Terry’s commitment to fresh coastal cuisine rooted deeply in Southern tradition, and the Butch brothers’ wine list is one of the country’s best.
101 locals recommend
Elizabeth's on 37th
105 E 37th StFor more than thirty-five years, Savannahians have marked all manner of anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, and other milestones inside this grand Greek Revival mansion. Once off the beaten path, the culinary landmark now stands firmly at the center of the artsy Starland District’s renaissance. Chef Kelly Yambor carries on founder Elizabeth Terry’s commitment to fresh coastal cuisine rooted deeply in Southern tradition, and the Butch brothers’ wine list is one of the country’s best.
Even after fifteen years and two best-selling cookbooks, Cheryl and Griffith Day still flick on the lights every morning around four o’clock and start baking Chocolate Heaven cakes, sweet-potato-and-herb hand pies, and sourdough baguettes from scratch. It’s become a rite of passage among Savannah families to bring in babies for their first “newborn”—a one-bite old-fashioned vanilla cupcake that’s a gateway for good things to come.
129 locals recommend
Back In The Day Bakery
2403 Bull St Even after fifteen years and two best-selling cookbooks, Cheryl and Griffith Day still flick on the lights every morning around four o’clock and start baking Chocolate Heaven cakes, sweet-potato-and-herb hand pies, and sourdough baguettes from scratch. It’s become a rite of passage among Savannah families to bring in babies for their first “newborn”—a one-bite old-fashioned vanilla cupcake that’s a gateway for good things to come.
The Sentient Bean
13 E Park AveAs of last year, you no longer have to wait in Leopold’s ever-present line or even be in Savannah to enjoy its famed frozen hot cocoa or tutti-frutti. Stratton and Mary Leopold recently expanded the local institution, launching an off-site creamery that ships pints and soon opening a second shop. Still, nothing beats the in-parlor experience of an oversize ball of Chocolate Chewies & Cream dripping down a sugar cone at the Broughton Street flagship.
161 locals recommend
Leopold's Ice Cream
212 E Broughton StAs of last year, you no longer have to wait in Leopold’s ever-present line or even be in Savannah to enjoy its famed frozen hot cocoa or tutti-frutti. Stratton and Mary Leopold recently expanded the local institution, launching an off-site creamery that ships pints and soon opening a second shop. Still, nothing beats the in-parlor experience of an oversize ball of Chocolate Chewies & Cream dripping down a sugar cone at the Broughton Street flagship.
Green Truck Neighborhood Pub
2430 Habersham StCrystal Beer Parlor
301 W Jones Stthis is a little bit of a drive south but they have fantastic southern food.
42 locals recommend
Sweet Potatoes Kitchen
531 Stephenson Avethis is a little bit of a drive south but they have fantastic southern food.
17Hundred90 Inn and Restaurant
307 E President StReally nice restaurant, but also great old bar.
Six Pence Pub
245 Bull StGreat British pub restaurant.
Clary's Cafe
404 Abercorn Stfrom Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Even, or maybe especially, after a long night, Savannahians brave the line for brunch at Aussie Anthony Debreceny’s bistro. A flat white espresso or a bracing Bloody offers a welcome jolt before you tuck into the savory avocado smash or a reinterpretation of biscuits and gravy with poached eggs and fennel-apple slaw that fills you up without weighing you down.
152 locals recommend
The Collins Quarter
151 Bull St Even, or maybe especially, after a long night, Savannahians brave the line for brunch at Aussie Anthony Debreceny’s bistro. A flat white espresso or a bracing Bloody offers a welcome jolt before you tuck into the savory avocado smash or a reinterpretation of biscuits and gravy with poached eggs and fennel-apple slaw that fills you up without weighing you down.
Tucked at the end of a gravel road along an offshoot of the Herb River, this fish shack’s rustic exterior belies the inspired cocktails and fresh seafood you’ll find inside. It’s one of the few waterside-dining options beyond heavily tourist-trafficked River Street and nearby Tybee Island. Chef Tony Seichrist’s dive is cherished by residents who come by land (and sea) to savor ceviche, fish tacos, and sparkling sangria
85 locals recommend
The Wyld
2740 Livingston AveTucked at the end of a gravel road along an offshoot of the Herb River, this fish shack’s rustic exterior belies the inspired cocktails and fresh seafood you’ll find inside. It’s one of the few waterside-dining options beyond heavily tourist-trafficked River Street and nearby Tybee Island. Chef Tony Seichrist’s dive is cherished by residents who come by land (and sea) to savor ceviche, fish tacos, and sparkling sangria
Amazing plant based cafe. Great for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone who loves delicious food.
72 locals recommend
Fox and Fig Cafe
321 Habersham StAmazing plant based cafe. Great for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone who loves delicious food.
Husk Savannah
12 W Oglethorpe AveZunzibar
236 Drayton StreetAn awesome place for lunch or dinner, with a full bar and outdoor seating
Great Mexican food! They also have a good vegetarian/Vegan menu, have great salsa, make tableside guacamole and make a mean margarita.
53 locals recommend
Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant
109 Whitaker StreetGreat Mexican food! They also have a good vegetarian/Vegan menu, have great salsa, make tableside guacamole and make a mean margarita.
The Emporium Kitchen and Wine Market
254 E Perry StYummm, bottom floor of Perry Lane Hotel.
Take your kid to the playground at Forsyth, and pop over here for brunch! Or grab and ice cream and latte from the window. It's a win/win.
122 locals recommend
Collins Quarter at Forsyth
621 Drayton StTake your kid to the playground at Forsyth, and pop over here for brunch! Or grab and ice cream and latte from the window. It's a win/win.
The Haunt
606 Abercorn StreetVegan foraged deliciousness!
NaaN On Broughton
114 E Broughton StReally good Indian food - lots of options!
Betty Bombers
1108 Bull StGreat no-frills American fare
Hitch
300 Drayton StGryphon
337 Bull StEnjoy a tea service!
Bosendorfer Lounge
700 Drayton StreetEnjoy a bite to eat after a walk through the park.
Bella Napoli Italian Bistro
18 E State StFor a bella notte eat here!
Coco and Moss
30 Barnard StDelicious Japanese food!
Sightseeing
River Street
River StreetLots of attractions along the river
Congregation Mickve Israel
20 E Gordon StLocal synagogue
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
222 E Harris StBeautiful cathedral in the heart of Savannah.
Playgrounds, nature walks, Giant Sloth fossil....what more could you ask for?
30 locals recommend
Skidaway Island State Park
52 Diamond CausewayPlaygrounds, nature walks, Giant Sloth fossil....what more could you ask for?
Arts & Culture
SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner BlvdGreat museum
Roots Up Gallery
230 West Bay StreetAwesome folk art gallery run by our lovely friends
Telfair Academy
121 Barnard StOwens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
124 Abercorn StAndrew Low House
329 Abercorn StMercer House
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil!
Juliette Gordon Low's Birthplace
10 E Oglethorpe AveShips of the Sea Maritime Museum
41 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdDavenport House Museum
323 E State StSavannah Theatre
222 Bull StLucas Theatre For the Arts
32 Abercorn StTrustees Theater
216 E Broughton StJepson Center for the Arts
207 W York StMighty Eighth Air Force Museum
World War II and Aviation History.
Parks & Nature
Tybee Island
Take a day trip to the beach! Only a 15 minute drive.
Really cool old fort to walk around, gorgeous surroundings
206 locals recommend
Fort Pulaski National Monument
101 US-80Really cool old fort to walk around, gorgeous surroundings
Old Fort Jackson
1 Fort Jackson RdAnother cool fort to check out!
Mother Mathilda Beasley Park
500 E Broad StBig park a stone's throw from the house.
Forsyth Park
2 W Gaston StThe Central Park of Savannah.
Shopping
The Paris Market
36 W Broughton Stcool eclectic/antique store with coffee bar
Paula Deen Store
108 W Congress StPaula Deen!
Victory Antiques & Collectibles
1650 E Victory DrSavannah is GREAT for antiques
Sylvester & Company
205 W Broughton StSuper cool store with a cookie bar! And coffee.
Picker Joe's Antique Mall
217 E 41st StGreat antique market
Anthropologie
38 Montgomery St24e Design Co.
24 E Broughton StHarper Boutique
118 Bull StJust an awesome boutique if you're up for a little shopping