The sign hangs beneath mossy oaks, so you'll have to look for the line that forms during the breakfast and lunchtime hours at this restaurant. This no-nonsense eating-house has been a Savannah favorite for over six decades, serving up down home Southern treats in the basement of a brick building that dates to 1870. The seasonal menu features a rotating plethora of traditional delights, including Southern fried chicken, okra gumbo, buttery cornbread and collard greens. You won't find a bigger lunch plate in town. Family style dining, and cash only.
Music and food are an awesome combination, especially if the options include jazz and tapas. Apart from aforementioned tapas, there are also soups, salads, cheeses, chicken wings, seafood delights, beef satays, hummus, lamb chops and crab cakes on offer. You can combine these with flavored, classic and dessert martinis, champagne, whites, red and port wines, domestic and imported beer, and house specialties. Live entertainment is available on weekend and some other weekdays too.
This turn-of-the-century house shrouded by live oaks and Spanish moss is the site of some of the most elegant dining in Savannah. It is also the site of power lunches and frequent star sightings, as the restaurant's reputation has extended past Georgia's borders since 1980. Start with the renowned Grilled Eggplant Soup, and move on to seasonal selections that include Grilled Salmon, Roast Quail and an assortment of somewhat fancy low country classics. Co-owner Michael Terry personally oversees an amazing wine list that has won over critics and patrons alike. Reservations are required. Opens daily at 6pm.
Legend has it that this amazingly pink building has hosted such notable figures as Sherman's generals and revolutionary patriots. Today, it serves as a romantic restaurant, offering such fine selections as a blue crab-stuffed grouper and other traditional regional delicacies. The antique appointed dining room glows by candlelight in the evenings and a fantastic wine list complements the menu. For more casual affairs, take your meal in the elegant piano bar downstairs, where live music is offered nightly.
Year after year, the New York style pizza at Vinnie Van Go Go's is voted best in Savannah. Offered whole or by the slice, the pizza here has a crisp, flavorful crust and can be piled high with your choice of fresh toppings. Indoor seating includes a few small tables and a counter with tall stools, but the best place to sit is outside on the patio. Even in colder weather, space heaters warm the outsides of patrons, while pizza warms the insides. Beer and wine available. Cash only.
Local 11 Ten is a concept restaurant by the renowned Daniel Reed group. Nestled in a former bank building in Historic Downtown Savannah, this space preserves its 1950s charm with a juxtaposition of contemporary interior design. Led by a young and talented team, guests are offered a modern dining experience with inventive Southern American cuisine and an ambiance to match. The seasonal menu represents ingredients from local farms and off the Georgian coast. Dishes include braised lamb belly, lamb t-bone, brussels sprouts, shaved apple, root beer bbq; beaufort octopus, peach, corn, shaved cabbage, nori, sauce chien; and fried chicken skins, champagne marinated watermelon, summer greens, pickled rind, guajillo vinagrette, watermelon gastrique.
Flavors is a contemporary bistro-style eatery, offering up lively comfort food influenced by cuisines all over the world. You'll find interesting takes on the pastas of Italy, the barbecue of Argentina, the paella of Spain, the shellfish of Belgium, and the wasabified seafood of Japan. And, of course, everything is done up with a touch of French culinary verve, and a very American commitment to freshness and innovation. See website for full menu, wine list, specialty cocktails and more.
The sign hangs beneath mossy oaks, so you'll have to look for the line that forms during the breakfast and lunchtime hours at this restaurant. This no-nonsense eating-house has been a Savannah favorite for over six decades, serving up down home Southern treats in the basement of a brick building that dates to 1870. The seasonal menu features a rotating plethora of traditional delights, including Southern fried chicken, okra gumbo, buttery cornbread and collard greens. You won't find a bigger lunch plate in town. Family style dining, and cash only.
This dinner and jazz club offers an outstanding live show, gourmet fare and impeccable service. There are two small dance floors for patrons who get caught up with the rhythm. An elegant decor and original art work on the walls makes this venue one of the most popular in town. Menu options include nightly Chef's Specials and three-course meals along with delectable homemade desserts. Sign up to receive email discount coupons or print one from the website such as complimentary bottle of wine with dinner or Two-for-One entrees. There's an entertainment cover charge but an evening here is a good value for an enjoyable night out. The place is open daily from 5p.