Restaurants
The Public Kitchen & Bar
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

Savannah Local Guide
Hand-verified restaurants across the Historic District, River Street, Tybee Island and beyond — checked by our local team before they're listed.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Garden City
Savannah's favorite Southern seafood and barbecue tradition since 1969; classic car-hop curb service; fried shrimp, Brunswick stew, sweet tea, hushpuppies Lunch, Dinner, Curb service / Drive-in, Takeout, Catering
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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
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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
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Wilmington Island
Local Savannah area Mexican favorite serving coastal Georgia for over 20 years; jumbo margaritas, street tacos, sizzling fajitas, relaxed island atmosphere Lunch, Dinner, Full bar, Takeout, Outdoor seating
Bars & Nightlife
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
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
Bars & Nightlife
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
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Savannah
1920s Art Deco Gatsby-inspired glamour on Broughton Street; Asian & French coastal seafood fusion; signature martini list Lunch, Dinner, Full bar, Takeout
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Savannah
Upscale lowcountry chophouse at Hotel Orielle (formerly The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront); ground-floor riverfront dining with official site coastal15.com