Savannah Local Guide

Restaurants in Savannah

Hand-verified restaurants across the Historic District, River Street, Tybee Island and beyond — checked by our local team before they're listed.

Savannah

Overlooks Madison Square at Bull & Liberty St; mid-century modern interior; farm-to-table burgers, steaks, and craft cocktails; outdoor street-side dining Lunch, Dinner, Rooftop dining, Full bar

Tybee Island

Unassuming strip-mall location concealing Tybee Island's top fine dining restaurant; famous pecan-crusted catch, ribeye steaks, crab cakes, martini bar; top rated for 20+ years Lunch, Dinner, Full bar

Tybee Island

Tybee Island's only oceanfront restaurant directly on the beach dunes (at Beachside Colony Resort); fresh fish tacos, frozen cocktails, ocean breeze deck Lunch, Dinner, Beachfront bar, Outdoor deck dining

Tybee Island

Located directly on Tybee's Back River; famous for sunset views, deviled crabs, steamed oysters, fried shrimp, outdoor deck over water Lunch, Dinner, Outdoor dock seating, Full bar

Restaurants

Bubba Gumbo's

Tybee Island

Located on Lazaretto Creek Marina; fresh wild shrimp right off local shrimp boats docked outside; seafood gumbo, lowcountry boil, laid-back dockside vibe Lunch, Dinner, Weekend Brunch, Boat docking

Restaurants

The Crab Shack

Tybee Island

'Where the elite eat in their bare feet' — a sprawling Tybee Island waterfront seafood landmark with dining decks on Chimney Creek. Giant steamed seafood trays and boiled seafood steam pots, frozen drinks and beer buckets, live alligator lagoon with feeding opportunities, exotic birds, gift shop, and boat dockage.

Thunderbolt

Perched on the bluff overlooking Wilmington River in historic Thunderbolt; top deck outdoor bar, fried shrimp, crab cakes, weekend live music & bingo Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch, Live music, Deck seating

Savannah

Established in 1949 on Ogeechee River at King's Ferry; famously featured in Forrest Gump; fried catfish, crab stew, riverfront sunset views near Richmond Hill Dinner (Thursday-Sunday), Weekend lunch, Private dining

Savannah

Rustic log-cabin building with indoor pond and waterfall; located at I-95 Exit 94 near Richmond Hill; famous steam pots, fried seafood platters, All-You-Can-Eat Snow Crab legs Lunch, Dinner, All-You-Can-Eat Seafood specials, Takeout

Savannah

Decorated with hand-picked golf memorabilia from legend Sam Snead; oak-wood grilled steaks, ribs, fresh seafood, stone-baked pizzas; located near Savannah Airport and Pooler Lunch, Dinner, Full bar, Outdoor patio

Pooler

Savannah-born gourmet burger institution; wild game burgers (alligator, elk, bison) alongside classic Angus beef; massive outdoor beer garden patio with projector screens Lunch, Dinner, Full bar, Outdoor patio, Sports viewing

Sun-Thu 11:00 AM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:00 AM-11:00 PM

Restaurants

Starland Yard

Savannah

Shipping container food park anchor in Starland Arts District; home of Vittoria Pizzeria; rotating local food trucks; family/dog friendly with yard games and live music Dinner, Lunch (weekends), Full bar, Rotating food trucks, Live events

Bars & Nightlife

Crystal Beer Parlor

Savannah

opened in 1933 as one of the first bars in America to serve alcohol after Prohibition repeal, historic photos on walls, legendary peach cobbler & burgers extensive draft & bottled beer list, full Southern food menu (burgers, crab stew, fried green tomatoes), liquor, wine

Bars & Nightlife

The Wyld Dock Bar

Savannah

open-air marshfront dock bar accessible by boat or car, dockside seating overlooking Herb River marsh, fire pit and outdoor games fresh local seafood, craft cocktails, draft beer, bocce court, fire pit, boat dockage

Tybee Island

legendary Tybee Island rustic shack dive bar, license plates and stickers covering walls, eccentric beach vibe, famous huge pizza slices custom stone-baked pizza, cold beer, cocktails, outdoor deck seating, dog-friendly patio

Tybee Island

voted Best Seafood & Best Live Music on Tybee, giant deck on Butler Ave, famous hushpuppies & crab legs steamed & fried seafood platters, frozen margaritas & daiquiris, craft beer, outdoor covered deck, live music

Savannah

Savannah's only 18th-century mansion (Habersham House, built 1771) on Reynolds Square — famous pecan-crusted flounder and fried green tomatoes, plus Planter's Tavern (basement tavern), the candlelit downstairs bar with twin roaring fireplaces, a subterranean wine vault, signature bourbon drinks, single-barrel spirits, and live piano music. Lunch, dinner, bar service, private events.

Savannah

Panoramic Savannah River views from historic 19th-century cotton warehouse; live piano bar; hand-drawn Civil War map on wall by General Sherman's officers Lunch, Dinner, Live piano music, Private events, Weddings, Catering

Savannah

Opened in 1753 as an inn for seafarers and pirates; featured in Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island; 15 historic dining rooms with costumed pirates; includes Herb House (1734, oldest building in GA) Lunch, Dinner, Private events, Gift shop, Ghost tours

Savannah

World-famous family-style communal boarding-house tables loaded with fried chicken, mac & cheese, sweet yams, okra, biscuits, and sweet tea; cash only; daily queue around the block Lunch (Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM), Takeout (Gourmet to Go)

Restaurants

The Grey

Savannah

James Beard Award-winning Chef Mashama Bailey; set inside a meticulously restored 1938 Art Deco Greyhound Bus Terminal; featured on Netflix's Chef's Table Dinner (Tuesday-Saturday), Sunday Brunch, Diner Bar seating, Private events

Savannah

Famous New Orleans-style beignets made fresh all day; prime River Street riverfront location; Cajun-Southern fusion (po'boys, jambalaya, crab cakes) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Weekend Brunch, Private parties

Savannah

Housed in an 1823 cotton warehouse on River Street; famous Chatham Artillery Punch served in souvenir glasses; pine bark stew, local wild Georgia shrimp Lunch, Dinner, Private events, Full bar

Savannah

Direct River Street waterfront dining in converted 19th-century cotton warehouse; in-house bakery producing fresh bread and pralines daily; fresh daily catch Lunch, Dinner, Private dining, Full bar

Savannah

Melbourne coffee culture meets Southern historic charm — famous sidewalk walk-up coffee window on Bull Street, specialty espresso drinks (flat whites, long blacks), award-winning Champagne brunch and farm-to-table cuisine, dog-friendly sidewalk dining. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, coffee bar, takeout, cocktails and wine.

Savannah

1933 Prohibition repeal aesthetic; farm-to-table Southern menu by Chef Greg Veit; award-winning artisanal craft cocktail program Dinner, Weekend Brunch, Happy Hour, Private events

Savannah

Housed in an 1880s subterranean grain cellar; serves farm-to-table exotic meats (alligator, kangaroo, wild boar, elk) alongside refined Lowcountry dishes Dinner (Monday-Saturday), Private parties (Marsou Room)

Savannah

1920s Art Deco Gatsby-inspired glamour on Broughton Street; Asian & French coastal seafood fusion; signature martini list Lunch, Dinner, Full bar, Takeout

Savannah

Quirky retro 80s decor & creative comfort fusion food (PB&J wings, avocado fries, chicken & pancake tacos, apple pie sandwich); open late daily Lunch, Dinner, Late-night (open until 1 AM daily), Brunch, Beer garden patio

Restaurants

Husk Savannah

Savannah

Grand 1898 historic mansion in historic district; heirloom Southern ingredients strictly sourced from local farmers; extensive rare bourbon collection Dinner (Daily), Sunday Brunch, Bar & lounge

Savannah

Housed in the historic Sugar Snag warehouse built in 1788 (oldest building on River Street bluff); panoramic views of Savannah River; prime rib & fresh seafood Dinner, Happy hour, Private dining, Lounge bar

Savannah

Anchor restaurant of Savannah City Market; 1892 historic brick grocery building; award-winning crab cakes, steaks, and outdoor patio people-watching Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch, Outdoor City Market patio

Savannah

Located on rooftop of Three Muses building at Plant Riverside District (JW Marriott); stunning views of Savannah River; botanical cocktails inspired by mythology Evening cocktails, Small plates, Weekend Rooftop Brunch, Private events

Savannah

Upscale lowcountry chophouse at Hotel Orielle (formerly The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront); ground-floor riverfront dining with official site coastal15.com