Guidebook for Savannah
Food Scene
Great Coffee, good eats & always something happenin' at The Bean!
180 locals recommend
The Sentient Bean
13 E Park AveGreat Coffee, good eats & always something happenin' at The Bean!
Go for the burgers and other bar foods. Enjoy this locals' hangout with a diverse crowds.
91 locals recommend
Betty Bombers
1108 Bull StGo for the burgers and other bar foods. Enjoy this locals' hangout with a diverse crowds.
Upscale dining at Forsyth Park's south end, then 1/2 block further south at 1110 Bull Street
129 locals recommend
Local 11ten Food | Wine
1110 Bull StUpscale dining at Forsyth Park's south end, then 1/2 block further south at 1110 Bull Street
When you want to roam further south, visit this new addition to Savannah's thriving coffee scene.
15 locals recommend
Foundery Coffee Pub
1313 Habersham StWhen you want to roam further south, visit this new addition to Savannah's thriving coffee scene.
Just plain good food in a fun atmosphere. If you enjoy BBQ this is your place!
47 locals recommend
Blowin' Smoke Southern Cantina
1611 Habersham StJust plain good food in a fun atmosphere. If you enjoy BBQ this is your place!
One of our all-time favorite places to eat and drink! You absolutely can't go wrong here if you like great (grass fed) burgers. The salads are super too. Great little pub atmosphere! Expect to wait!
180 locals recommend
Green Truck Neighborhood Pub
2430 Habersham StOne of our all-time favorite places to eat and drink! You absolutely can't go wrong here if you like great (grass fed) burgers. The salads are super too. Great little pub atmosphere! Expect to wait!
Al Salaam Deli
2311 Habersham StGet your falafel and gyro fix here. A Savannah institution.
Do you want a fine dining meal with all the character Savannah has to offer? Treat yourself to dinner in this old mansion!
101 locals recommend
Elizabeth's on 37th
105 E 37th StDo you want a fine dining meal with all the character Savannah has to offer? Treat yourself to dinner in this old mansion!
Forsyth Park Cafe
621 Drayton StreetWine & Beer available as well as simple eats.
Go here for the fine dining or at the very least just pop in to enjoy the art collection in the gallery and throughout the hotel. Two lounges inside: Bösendorfer or Casimir’s Lounge
19 locals recommend
700 Drayton Restaurant
700 Drayton StGo here for the fine dining or at the very least just pop in to enjoy the art collection in the gallery and throughout the hotel. Two lounges inside: Bösendorfer or Casimir’s Lounge
Simply THE Savannah institution for good ole' heavy Southern favorites. Plan ahead though as the lines are long!
157 locals recommend
Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
107 W Jones StSimply THE Savannah institution for good ole' heavy Southern favorites. Plan ahead though as the lines are long!
A great Cuban restaurant with entertainment some nights.
47 locals recommend
Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant
402 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdA great Cuban restaurant with entertainment some nights.
If you want a one of a kind Savannah experience, have dinner in this gem of an old home. Or in winter the downstairs bar for conversation over a glass of wine beside the fire enjoying the piano music
239 locals recommend
The Olde Pink House
23 Abercorn StIf you want a one of a kind Savannah experience, have dinner in this gem of an old home. Or in winter the downstairs bar for conversation over a glass of wine beside the fire enjoying the piano music
Our favorite downtown spot for Italian. Another favorite on the Southside of Savannah is Bella's. Try them both out!
58 locals recommend
Garibaldi Cafe
315 W Congress StOur favorite downtown spot for Italian. Another favorite on the Southside of Savannah is Bella's. Try them both out!
Hands down the best pizza in Savannah, maybe the Southeast! Some people may tell you that Mellow Mushroom is better, we respectfully disagree. But see the Mushroom listing for wide selection of beers.
116 locals recommend
Vinnie Van GoGo's
317 W Bryan StHands down the best pizza in Savannah, maybe the Southeast! Some people may tell you that Mellow Mushroom is better, we respectfully disagree. But see the Mushroom listing for wide selection of beers.
If you eat nowhere else in Savannah, you really should get Zunzi's in. Now 2 locations, but we prefer York St for lunch (only outdoor seating here). Expect a line, but believe us it's worth it!
126 locals recommend
Zunzi's
236 Drayton StIf you eat nowhere else in Savannah, you really should get Zunzi's in. Now 2 locations, but we prefer York St for lunch (only outdoor seating here). Expect a line, but believe us it's worth it!
The best place for breakfasts in Savannah, but we also like Soho South Cafe on Liberty btw Bull & Whitaker. They both serve a mean lunch too!
71 locals recommend
J. Christopher's
122 E LibertyThe best place for breakfasts in Savannah, but we also like Soho South Cafe on Liberty btw Bull & Whitaker. They both serve a mean lunch too!
Full disclosure- We haven't been here yet as it's still fairly new, but it comes very highly recommended by Ann's colleague (who she trusts when it comes to coffee)!!.
43 locals recommend
Savannah Coffee Roasters
215 W Liberty StFull disclosure- We haven't been here yet as it's still fairly new, but it comes very highly recommended by Ann's colleague (who she trusts when it comes to coffee)!!.
THE hot new spot in Savannah for Italian...brought to us by celeb chef Hugh Acheson.
14 locals recommend
The Florence
1 W Victory DrTHE hot new spot in Savannah for Italian...brought to us by celeb chef Hugh Acheson.
We haven't been here YET, but it's def on our list. From zagat: In a renovated Greyhound bus depot from the 1930s -contemporary Southern dishes with Italian influences. In & outdoor seating available.
121 locals recommend
The Grey
109 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdWe haven't been here YET, but it's def on our list. From zagat: In a renovated Greyhound bus depot from the 1930s -contemporary Southern dishes with Italian influences. In & outdoor seating available.
This is our favorite spot for sushi and Japanese cuisine. And the price is right. We're just sad that Mr Hirano moved back to Japan on us, but the food hasn't suffered from his absence.
6 locals recommend
Hirano's
4426 Habersham StThis is our favorite spot for sushi and Japanese cuisine. And the price is right. We're just sad that Mr Hirano moved back to Japan on us, but the food hasn't suffered from his absence.
This place is the real deal and ALL Savannah. It's been around a while too...in fact, The Crystal was one of the first American eating establishments to serve alcohol after the repeal of Prohibition.
146 locals recommend
Crystal Beer Parlor
301 W Jones StThis place is the real deal and ALL Savannah. It's been around a while too...in fact, The Crystal was one of the first American eating establishments to serve alcohol after the repeal of Prohibition.
There are lots of options in Savannah for good seafood but this is our favorite
15 locals recommend
Pearl's Saltwater Grille
7000 La Roche AveThere are lots of options in Savannah for good seafood but this is our favorite
Several blocks due South of Harrison House, this spot has a creative assortment of sliders and dogs. And at $3/each this is one of the least expensive choices on the whole guidebook. Open 11-6 daily
39 locals recommend
Sly's Sliders and Fries 🍔
1710 Abercorn StSeveral blocks due South of Harrison House, this spot has a creative assortment of sliders and dogs. And at $3/each this is one of the least expensive choices on the whole guidebook. Open 11-6 daily
Just south of our home is this great little, newly opened restaurant.
92 locals recommend
Cotton & Rye
1801 Habersham StJust south of our home is this great little, newly opened restaurant.
Great newish restaurant on Oglethorpe & Bull with stylish interior. Delicious brisket burger!
152 locals recommend
The Collins Quarter
151 Bull StGreat newish restaurant on Oglethorpe & Bull with stylish interior. Delicious brisket burger!
Essentials
Peter & Janie have a loyal following of customers since at least the 80's! The best natural food store in Savannah!
176 locals recommend
Brighter Day Natural Foods
1102 Bull StPeter & Janie have a loyal following of customers since at least the 80's! The best natural food store in Savannah!
Sightseeing
Great for any of your favorite outdoor activities. Has Basketball & Tennis Courts, playgrounds, Dining with beer & wine, ampitheater, and a beautiful old fountain!
400 locals recommend
Forsyth Park
2 W Gaston StGreat for any of your favorite outdoor activities. Has Basketball & Tennis Courts, playgrounds, Dining with beer & wine, ampitheater, and a beautiful old fountain!
First synagogue in Georgia and the third oldest Jewish congregation in America. This historic synagogue built in 1878 is built in the neo-Gothic architectural style. Tours are available most days.
9 locals recommend
Congregation Mickve Israel
20 E Gordon StFirst synagogue in Georgia and the third oldest Jewish congregation in America. This historic synagogue built in 1878 is built in the neo-Gothic architectural style. Tours are available most days.
Originally dedicated in 1876, this historic cathedral is beautiful and is free to enter most times when services are not in session.
87 locals recommend
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
222 E Harris StOriginally dedicated in 1876, this historic cathedral is beautiful and is free to enter most times when services are not in session.
The Negro Heritage Trail starts at this charming Victorian home with intricate gingerbread detailing.
King Tisdell Cottage
514 E Huntingdon StThe Negro Heritage Trail starts at this charming Victorian home with intricate gingerbread detailing.
One of the best examples of English Regency architecture in the US, this William Jay home is really quite lovely. If you love history & architecture add this to your sightseeing list! Great gift shop!
64 locals recommend
Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
124 Abercorn StOne of the best examples of English Regency architecture in the US, this William Jay home is really quite lovely. If you love history & architecture add this to your sightseeing list! Great gift shop!
Savannah's first microbrewery offers tours for free. But for the $5 and up you get a tour that includes sampling and souvenirs! Check it out...
24 locals recommend
Southbound Brewing Company
107 E Lathrop AveSavannah's first microbrewery offers tours for free. But for the $5 and up you get a tour that includes sampling and souvenirs! Check it out...
Our ALL-TIME favorite place to go for breakfast! But I'm putting under sightseeing b/c it's all the way out at Tybee Island...worth exploring if you want some Island time while in Savh!
63 locals recommend
Breakfast Club
1500 Butler AveOur ALL-TIME favorite place to go for breakfast! But I'm putting under sightseeing b/c it's all the way out at Tybee Island...worth exploring if you want some Island time while in Savh!
This 15 or less group cycling vehicle offers a wide variety tour options for downtown Savannah. Take the pub crawl to group pedal to the historic districts many watering holes.
12 locals recommend
Savannah Slow Ride
420 W Bryan StThis 15 or less group cycling vehicle offers a wide variety tour options for downtown Savannah. Take the pub crawl to group pedal to the historic districts many watering holes.
Shopping
El Cheapo
1114 Abercorn StGas and other essentials nearby
At the Mercer-Williams House, 429 Bull St, Savannah, GA
If you read or saw the movie, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil...This is where it all happened.
8 locals recommend
Carriage House Shop
430 Whitaker StAt the Mercer-Williams House, 429 Bull St, Savannah, GA
If you read or saw the movie, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil...This is where it all happened.
Folklorico
440 Bull StWonderful store with unique gifts from around the world.
Gas station, gift shop, nice soup and easy lunch selections on the go and more! Savannians love Parker's Market.
52 locals recommend
Parker's Urban Market
222 Drayton StGas station, gift shop, nice soup and easy lunch selections on the go and more! Savannians love Parker's Market.
One of our favorite book stores in all Savannah! But we'd be remiss if we didn't also mention E. Shaver's bookstore at 326 Bull St. (Okay Ann, who is also a librarian will stop at 2 bookstores :)
39 locals recommend
The Book Lady Bookstore
6 E LibertyOne of our favorite book stores in all Savannah! But we'd be remiss if we didn't also mention E. Shaver's bookstore at 326 Bull St. (Okay Ann, who is also a librarian will stop at 2 bookstores :)
Offers a collection of art work, unique gifts and home decor accessories for the home and garden, in various mediums and by varied artists. This building was also restored by George - check it out.
Wallflower Cottage
1515 Abercorn StOffers a collection of art work, unique gifts and home decor accessories for the home and garden, in various mediums and by varied artists. This building was also restored by George - check it out.
Savannah's premier wine shop is just a hop, skip and a jump away...15 E Park (south end of Forsyth Park). They specialize in European wines; proprietor Christian Depken provides individual assistance.
22 locals recommend
Le Chai
15 E Park AveSavannah's premier wine shop is just a hop, skip and a jump away...15 E Park (south end of Forsyth Park). They specialize in European wines; proprietor Christian Depken provides individual assistance.
Everything Else
Probably not for everyone, but since Ann's a librarian she had to add this for the history buffs visiting our area. Best for exploring and researching Georgia history and genealogy.
The Georgia Historical Society
501 Whitaker StProbably not for everyone, but since Ann's a librarian she had to add this for the history buffs visiting our area. Best for exploring and researching Georgia history and genealogy.
This liquor/wine store has the best selection of wines and beers in all Savannah, hands down. Pop in to say hello...This Lebanese American family-run store is truly a Savannah institution.
42 locals recommend
Johnnie Ganem Package Shop
501 Habersham StThis liquor/wine store has the best selection of wines and beers in all Savannah, hands down. Pop in to say hello...This Lebanese American family-run store is truly a Savannah institution.
Art lovers certainly need to visit the Jepson, but we recommend it to everyone!
86 locals recommend
Jepson Center for the Arts
207 W York StArt lovers certainly need to visit the Jepson, but we recommend it to everyone!
Drinks & Nightlife
Okay, full disclosure: Ann spent time working behind the bar here after college ;). But truly a great place to absorb the Irish vibe in Savannah enjoying the top-rate Irish balladiers. Guiness too!
15 locals recommend
Kevin Barry's Irish Pub
117 W River StOkay, full disclosure: Ann spent time working behind the bar here after college ;). But truly a great place to absorb the Irish vibe in Savannah enjoying the top-rate Irish balladiers. Guiness too!
Conveniently located, great place to hang out with the locals over a beer or two. Just divey enough and where it's happy hour every hour ($2 dom/$3 imports). A pleasantly diverse crowd of young & old.
82 locals recommend
American Legion
1108 Bull StConveniently located, great place to hang out with the locals over a beer or two. Just divey enough and where it's happy hour every hour ($2 dom/$3 imports). A pleasantly diverse crowd of young & old.
This is your best bet for craft beer in Savannah! Good food too. Ask about their specials.
28 locals recommend
The Distillery
This is your best bet for craft beer in Savannah! Good food too. Ask about their specials.
Go for: mouthwatering desserts, eclectic atmosphere, sweet cocktails, and Sunday brunch. Happy hour 5-8. Open late nights too!
86 locals recommend
Lulu's Chocolate Bar
42 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGo for: mouthwatering desserts, eclectic atmosphere, sweet cocktails, and Sunday brunch. Happy hour 5-8. Open late nights too!
When it's is nice out, the spacious Beer Garden is where we head. It's a great option for large groups too.
45 locals recommend
Moon River Brewing Company
21 W Bay StWhen it's is nice out, the spacious Beer Garden is where we head. It's a great option for large groups too.
This is our favorite place to go for Happy Hour. The selection is great and the price is right! If you go, say hello to Ann's brother, Martin. He's the 'Norm' of the Mushroom ;) Oh there's pizza too!
35 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
11 W Liberty StThis is our favorite place to go for Happy Hour. The selection is great and the price is right! If you go, say hello to Ann's brother, Martin. He's the 'Norm' of the Mushroom ;) Oh there's pizza too!