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Food Scene

A lovely little piece of Paris right in the heart of Savannah. Great spot for a quick breakfast, coffee, tea, or some baked goods.
15 locals recommend
Cafe M
128 E Bay St
15 locals recommend
A lovely little piece of Paris right in the heart of Savannah. Great spot for a quick breakfast, coffee, tea, or some baked goods.
Waffle lover's dream! This cafe has an amazing assortment of sweet and savory waffle treats among other things on their menu.
11 locals recommend
Mirabelle Cafe
313 Abercorn St
11 locals recommend
Waffle lover's dream! This cafe has an amazing assortment of sweet and savory waffle treats among other things on their menu.
Lively restaurant (especially Wednesday's when they have live jazz music) with incredible food and an even better coffee menu.
152 locals recommend
The Collins Quarter
151 Bull St
152 locals recommend
Lively restaurant (especially Wednesday's when they have live jazz music) with incredible food and an even better coffee menu.
Very hip spot with a quirky menu and cool outdoor patio. You can indulge in some PB&J Wings, Grilled Apple Pie Sandwich, or Chicken & Pancake Tacos!
87 locals recommend
Treylor Park
115 E Bay St
87 locals recommend
Very hip spot with a quirky menu and cool outdoor patio. You can indulge in some PB&J Wings, Grilled Apple Pie Sandwich, or Chicken & Pancake Tacos!
This popular spot is an old Greyhound Bus Station turned diner, and the menu does not disappoint. The food is absolutely incredible and it's served in perfect portions for sharing or having your own feast. There is also a cocktail lounge in the front of the restaurant in case you want to just grab cocktails or a drink.
121 locals recommend
The Grey
109 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
121 locals recommend
This popular spot is an old Greyhound Bus Station turned diner, and the menu does not disappoint. The food is absolutely incredible and it's served in perfect portions for sharing or having your own feast. There is also a cocktail lounge in the front of the restaurant in case you want to just grab cocktails or a drink.
Trendy spot in the middle of town with a very eclectic, industrial vibe and gorgeous decor. The menu has lots of classic favorites, including their famous tomato basil bisque.
39 locals recommend
Soho South Cafe
12 W Liberty St
39 locals recommend
Trendy spot in the middle of town with a very eclectic, industrial vibe and gorgeous decor. The menu has lots of classic favorites, including their famous tomato basil bisque.
This is a sister restaurant to Soho South and also has quite a trendy, lively vibe to it with beautiful modern decor. You'll find lots of comfort foods here, as well as some good spots for people watching around their patio.
90 locals recommend
The Public Kitchen & Bar
1 W Liberty St
90 locals recommend
This is a sister restaurant to Soho South and also has quite a trendy, lively vibe to it with beautiful modern decor. You'll find lots of comfort foods here, as well as some good spots for people watching around their patio.
A trip to Savannah isn't complete without stopping by this popular downtown institution. Leopold's is home to Savannah's best ice cream and you'll find an incredible assortment of flavors.
161 locals recommend
Leopold's Ice Cream
212 E Broughton St
161 locals recommend
A trip to Savannah isn't complete without stopping by this popular downtown institution. Leopold's is home to Savannah's best ice cream and you'll find an incredible assortment of flavors.
You'll find classic Southern food in this upscale dining establishment. Just the house alone is worth taking a look at, but you won't be sorry for sticking around for the food. If you're in the mood for a delicious, hearty, Southern meal, this is a great spot.
239 locals recommend
The Olde Pink House
23 Abercorn St
239 locals recommend
You'll find classic Southern food in this upscale dining establishment. Just the house alone is worth taking a look at, but you won't be sorry for sticking around for the food. If you're in the mood for a delicious, hearty, Southern meal, this is a great spot.
Another Savannah institution with true Southern comfort foods. A few things to note: 1) It's cash only; 2) There is always be a line, so be prepared to wait (you'll likely see the line wrapped around the block every day); 3) Everyone will tell you that the wait is worth it. You're basically eating family style in this dining room, so you might even leave with a new friend or two at your communal table!
157 locals recommend
Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
107 W Jones St
157 locals recommend
Another Savannah institution with true Southern comfort foods. A few things to note: 1) It's cash only; 2) There is always be a line, so be prepared to wait (you'll likely see the line wrapped around the block every day); 3) Everyone will tell you that the wait is worth it. You're basically eating family style in this dining room, so you might even leave with a new friend or two at your communal table!
Great cafe for a quick breakfast or sandwiches.
26 locals recommend
Goose Feathers An Express Cafe & Bakery
39 Barnard St
26 locals recommend
Great cafe for a quick breakfast or sandwiches.
Best known for their amazing burgers.
180 locals recommend
Green Truck Neighborhood Pub
2430 Habersham St
180 locals recommend
Best known for their amazing burgers.
Best known for their massive hoagies and sandwiches, which could easily count as 2 meals.
126 locals recommend
Zunzi's
236 Drayton St
126 locals recommend
Best known for their massive hoagies and sandwiches, which could easily count as 2 meals.
If you're looking for some excellent Asian fusion or sushi, this spot will have everything you're looking for. Make sure to stop by the cocktail lounge, Savannah Cocktail, which is just upstairs from the restaurant!
26 locals recommend
CO
10 Whitaker St
26 locals recommend
If you're looking for some excellent Asian fusion or sushi, this spot will have everything you're looking for. Make sure to stop by the cocktail lounge, Savannah Cocktail, which is just upstairs from the restaurant!
Drinks, chocolate, and all the sweets. Save room for dessert wherever you're having dinner and make a stop here on the way home!
86 locals recommend
Lulu's Chocolate Bar
42 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
86 locals recommend
Drinks, chocolate, and all the sweets. Save room for dessert wherever you're having dinner and make a stop here on the way home!
92 locals recommend
Circa 1875
48 Whitaker St
92 locals recommend
30 locals recommend
Noble Fare
321 Jefferson St
30 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Pacci Italian Kitchen
601 E Bay St
16 locals recommend
101 locals recommend
Elizabeth's on 37th
105 E 37th St
101 locals recommend
51 locals recommend
Husk Savannah
12 W Oglethorpe Ave
51 locals recommend
Great spot for an affordable delicious breakfast/brunch.
75 locals recommend
Clary's Cafe
404 Abercorn St
75 locals recommend
Great spot for an affordable delicious breakfast/brunch.
92 locals recommend
Flying Monk Noodle Bar
5 W Broughton St
92 locals recommend
116 locals recommend
Vinnie Van GoGo's
317 W Bryan St
116 locals recommend
53 locals recommend
Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant
109 Whitaker Street
53 locals recommend
Great BBQ in an old streamliner!!
54 locals recommend
Sandfly BBQ at the Streamliner
1220 Barnard St
54 locals recommend
Great BBQ in an old streamliner!!
An elegant Australian inspired pub, great food and drinks.
8 locals recommend
The Fitzroy
9 Drayton St
8 locals recommend
An elegant Australian inspired pub, great food and drinks.
A quaint rustic teahouse with a patio offering yerba mate beverages, sandwiches and baked good. A nice short walk from the house
74 locals recommend
Maté Factor
401 E Hall St
74 locals recommend
A quaint rustic teahouse with a patio offering yerba mate beverages, sandwiches and baked good. A nice short walk from the house
A nice eatery to grab a meal and drink while visiting Forsyth park
122 locals recommend
Collins Quarter at Forsyth
621 Drayton St
122 locals recommend
A nice eatery to grab a meal and drink while visiting Forsyth park
Awesome sushi spot and great bar!
22 locals recommend
Coco and Moss
30 Barnard St
22 locals recommend
Awesome sushi spot and great bar!
Korean specialties, grilled meats & cocktails are offered in this elegant steakhouse.
9 locals recommend
Madame Butterfly
110 West Congress Street
9 locals recommend
Korean specialties, grilled meats & cocktails are offered in this elegant steakhouse.
15 locals recommend
Flock to the Wok
37 Whitaker St
15 locals recommend
Stylish choice in the Drayton Hotel spotlighting steak, oysters & seafood plates, plus cocktails.
St. Neo's Brasserie
7 Drayton St
Stylish choice in the Drayton Hotel spotlighting steak, oysters & seafood plates, plus cocktails.
Industrial-chic venue popular for its brunch, oyster bar & cocktails, plus happy-hour specials.
16 locals recommend
Broughton Common
118 E Broughton St
16 locals recommend
Industrial-chic venue popular for its brunch, oyster bar & cocktails, plus happy-hour specials.
Franklin's is a to-go cafe and coffee shop in the heart of historic, downtown Savannah. Serving pastries and desserts, and their own blend of coffee.
Franklin's
Franklin's is a to-go cafe and coffee shop in the heart of historic, downtown Savannah. Serving pastries and desserts, and their own blend of coffee.
Where coastal Italian meets Historic Savannah in an historic mansion on Drayton.
Saint Bibiana
Where coastal Italian meets Historic Savannah in an historic mansion on Drayton.

Drinks & Nightlife

A trendy, hip spot that is right in the heart of downtown. Unique cocktail list and bartenders who know how to put together a mean concoction.
45 locals recommend
Artillery
307 Bull St
45 locals recommend
A trendy, hip spot that is right in the heart of downtown. Unique cocktail list and bartenders who know how to put together a mean concoction.
Lots of unique and dessert-y type martinis. Great place for a girl's night out.
48 locals recommend
Jen's & Friends
34 Bull Street
48 locals recommend
Lots of unique and dessert-y type martinis. Great place for a girl's night out.
Great rooftop bar to watch the sunset over Savannah.
34 locals recommend
Top Deck Bar
125 W River St
34 locals recommend
Great rooftop bar to watch the sunset over Savannah.
Old apothecary turned modern tea room. You feel like you're stepping back in time when you walk into this space. Make sure to take a look at the old shelves that still have the original drawers and labels on them.
51 locals recommend
Gryphon
337 Bull St
51 locals recommend
Old apothecary turned modern tea room. You feel like you're stepping back in time when you walk into this space. Make sure to take a look at the old shelves that still have the original drawers and labels on them.
Large draft beer selection and great menu if you're in the mood for some Southern pub food at the same time.
146 locals recommend
Crystal Beer Parlor
301 W Jones St
146 locals recommend
Large draft beer selection and great menu if you're in the mood for some Southern pub food at the same time.
78 locals recommend
Rocks on the Roof
102 W Bay St
78 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Casimir's Lounge
700 Drayton St
11 locals recommend
Regular live music
41 locals recommend
The Perch
1110 Bull St
41 locals recommend
Regular live music
Rooftop lounge at The Perry Lane Hotel. Great cocktails and a stunning view of the city.
61 locals recommend
Peregrin
256 E Perry St
61 locals recommend
Rooftop lounge at The Perry Lane Hotel. Great cocktails and a stunning view of the city.
29 locals recommend
The Grove
301 W Congress St
29 locals recommend
Rooftop bar
10 locals recommend
Bar Julian
201 Port Street
10 locals recommend
Rooftop bar
Lively rooftop bar
14 locals recommend
The Lost Square
412 Williamson St
14 locals recommend
Lively rooftop bar
Hip basement bar serving a wide array of cocktails in a brick-walled space with booth seating.
71 locals recommend
AlleyCat Lounge
207 W Broughton Ln
71 locals recommend
Hip basement bar serving a wide array of cocktails in a brick-walled space with booth seating.
Global dishes & cocktails offered in a late-night, comfy bar & restaurant with a terrace.
20 locals recommend
Savoy Society
102 E Liberty
20 locals recommend
Global dishes & cocktails offered in a late-night, comfy bar & restaurant with a terrace.
An aesthetically nice bar/lounge close to River Street. Great cocktail and food menu.
Arco Cocktail Lounge & Coastal Fare
42 East Bay Street
An aesthetically nice bar/lounge close to River Street. Great cocktail and food menu.
An exclusive lounge located in the heart of downtown Savannah, serving up delicately curated cocktails and small bites.
Peacock Lounge
An exclusive lounge located in the heart of downtown Savannah, serving up delicately curated cocktails and small bites.

Parks & Nature

Visit Forsyth Park especially at either sunrise or sunset. This park is known for the iconic fountain shot that you'll see off the entrance of Bull and Gaston. Fun fact about the fountain: it was actually purchased from a catalogue in the 1800s and spray painted to be what you see today. You can walk through the park, sit down for a picnic, visit the rose gardens, play some tennis, or attend a concert and other events that happen from time to time around the park area. The house is 10 minutes’ walk / half a mile to Forsyth park.
400 locals recommend
Forsyth Park
2 W Gaston St
400 locals recommend
Visit Forsyth Park especially at either sunrise or sunset. This park is known for the iconic fountain shot that you'll see off the entrance of Bull and Gaston. Fun fact about the fountain: it was actually purchased from a catalogue in the 1800s and spray painted to be what you see today. You can walk through the park, sit down for a picnic, visit the rose gardens, play some tennis, or attend a concert and other events that happen from time to time around the park area. The house is 10 minutes’ walk / half a mile to Forsyth park.
Closest square to the house - This quiet little square is secretly one of the best, with its Victorian gazebo and azalea flowers. It was one of Savannah’s last squares, designed in 1851, and received its name to honor Reverend George Whitfield, the founder of the oldest orphanage in the United States, the Bethesda Orphanage. It’s tucked into a neighborhood with beautiful houses and the gothic First Congregational Church, located on the northwest corner, which was built in 1895 for an African-American congregation.
8 locals recommend
Whitefield Square
431 Habersham St
8 locals recommend
Closest square to the house - This quiet little square is secretly one of the best, with its Victorian gazebo and azalea flowers. It was one of Savannah’s last squares, designed in 1851, and received its name to honor Reverend George Whitfield, the founder of the oldest orphanage in the United States, the Bethesda Orphanage. It’s tucked into a neighborhood with beautiful houses and the gothic First Congregational Church, located on the northwest corner, which was built in 1895 for an African-American congregation.

Shopping

53 locals recommend
The Paris Market
36 W Broughton St
53 locals recommend
77 locals recommend
Savannah Belle Boutique & Gallery
104 W Broughton St
77 locals recommend
37 locals recommend
Chocolat by Adam Turoni
236 Bull St
37 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
E Shaver Bookseller
326 Bull St
10 locals recommend
21 locals recommend
One Fish Two Fish
401 Whitaker St
21 locals recommend
41 locals recommend
ShopSCAD Savannah
340 Bull St
41 locals recommend
Byrd's Famous Cookies - River Street
423 E River St

Sightseeing

Savannah’s Hop-On, Hop-Off All Day Tour. All tours are live in real time.
94 locals recommend
Old Town Trolley
234 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
94 locals recommend
Savannah’s Hop-On, Hop-Off All Day Tour. All tours are live in real time.
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is very opulent and beautiful inside, a must see. A visit here will treat you to breathtakingly beautiful stained glass windows, murals, bronzed columns, towering steeples and graceful arches. Self-guided tours of the Cathedral are available Monday through Saturday, except during Masses or other religious events.
87 locals recommend
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
222 E Harris St
87 locals recommend
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is very opulent and beautiful inside, a must see. A visit here will treat you to breathtakingly beautiful stained glass windows, murals, bronzed columns, towering steeples and graceful arches. Self-guided tours of the Cathedral are available Monday through Saturday, except during Masses or other religious events.
This Savannah icon leaves an indelible impression on all who visit. Dating back to 1774, the First African Baptist Church is much more than an active place of worship for many Savannah citizens, it provides a journey through the rich past of the African Americans who lived in Georgia and surrounding areas. Tours are offered Tuesday through Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and on Sunday at 1 p.m.
13 locals recommend
First African Baptist Church
23 Montgomery St
13 locals recommend
This Savannah icon leaves an indelible impression on all who visit. Dating back to 1774, the First African Baptist Church is much more than an active place of worship for many Savannah citizens, it provides a journey through the rich past of the African Americans who lived in Georgia and surrounding areas. Tours are offered Tuesday through Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Arts & Culture

118 locals recommend
Telfair Museums Jepson Center
207 W York St
118 locals recommend
66 locals recommend
SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner Blvd
66 locals recommend

Getting Around

The entire Historic District is 1.5 sq miles so everything is walkable. The city provides free Dot Express Shuttle Service with 24 stops around the historic district. The closest bus stop from the house is at the corner of E. Gaston and Drayton.
Our local bicycle taxi, this rickshaw style ride is a great way to get around the Historic District...just flag one down, or call them at 912-232-7900 and they’ll pick you up anywhere in the Historic District...no rates for rides under 30 minutes, just pay what you feel your transportation, custom excursion or personal concierge service was worth.
25 locals recommend
Savannah Pedicab
1209 E Broughton St
25 locals recommend
Our local bicycle taxi, this rickshaw style ride is a great way to get around the Historic District...just flag one down, or call them at 912-232-7900 and they’ll pick you up anywhere in the Historic District...no rates for rides under 30 minutes, just pay what you feel your transportation, custom excursion or personal concierge service was worth.