Savannah Guidebook
Food scene
Husk Savannah
12 W Oglethorpe AveOne of the top three restaurants in Savannah.
The Grey
109 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdJames Beard Award-winning Chef!
Narobia's Grits & Gravy
2019 Habersham StTrue, authentic Soul Food.
Bull Street Taco
1608 Bull StHip, fun vibe and delicious, innovative tacos.
Our go-to brunch buffet spot. Nothing fancy, but affordable and yummy food.
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Sunrise Restaurant
1511 Butler AveOur go-to brunch buffet spot. Nothing fancy, but affordable and yummy food.
This is the only spot downtown worthy of your business if you are looking for pizza. It is in the City Market (which is a tourist trap, mostly), but their delicious, cash-only pies are worth battling the crowds.
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Vinnie Van GoGo's
317 W Bryan StThis is the only spot downtown worthy of your business if you are looking for pizza. It is in the City Market (which is a tourist trap, mostly), but their delicious, cash-only pies are worth battling the crowds.
"HOME OF THE BEST FISH SANDWICH
IN THE WORLD!" This is not your typical Fish-Fil-A sandwich. Yes, the seafood is fried, delicious, and local, but the real treat is the people-watching and knowing that you've found one of the only places in Savannah that tourists just don't know about. Try the Try the Malika Shabazz Juice for the true Savannahian touch!
Shabazz Seafood Restaurant
502 W Victory Dr"HOME OF THE BEST FISH SANDWICH
IN THE WORLD!" This is not your typical Fish-Fil-A sandwich. Yes, the seafood is fried, delicious, and local, but the real treat is the people-watching and knowing that you've found one of the only places in Savannah that tourists just don't know about. Try the Try the Malika Shabazz Juice for the true Savannahian touch!
Great for take-out or people-watching. They have some very spicy dishes that Christian just loves!!!
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Flying Monk Noodle Bar
5 W Broughton StGreat for take-out or people-watching. They have some very spicy dishes that Christian just loves!!!
Don't go to Starbucks. Go to Foxy Loxy Cafe, where locals go for their caffeine fix and delicious pastries. If you are scared of hipsters, stay far away. lol
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Foxy Loxy Cafe
1919 Bull StDon't go to Starbucks. Go to Foxy Loxy Cafe, where locals go for their caffeine fix and delicious pastries. If you are scared of hipsters, stay far away. lol
Back In The Day Bakery
2403 Bull StTHE BEST BISCUITS IN THE WORLD. PERIOD.
Hip, tasty, BUSY brunch spot downtown. Be prepared to put your name on the wait-list. It is worth it for the location and food.
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The Collins Quarter
151 Bull StHip, tasty, BUSY brunch spot downtown. Be prepared to put your name on the wait-list. It is worth it for the location and food.
Another of our favorite downtown brunch spots. Innovative, delicious food, in a lively central location. Their menu is quite diverse, with something for everyone.
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Little Duck Diner
150 W Saint Julian StreetAnother of our favorite downtown brunch spots. Innovative, delicious food, in a lively central location. Their menu is quite diverse, with something for everyone.
The owner's name is Family. Seriously. He is crazy. His joint is in a gas station. There isn't really any place to sit there, so go get your entire group a giant mix of ribs, pulled pork, and sides, bring it back to the house, and feast. We had to cut ourselves off, we were going there so much for a while.
Family Hot Fast Food BBQ
3830 Ogeechee RoadThe owner's name is Family. Seriously. He is crazy. His joint is in a gas station. There isn't really any place to sit there, so go get your entire group a giant mix of ribs, pulled pork, and sides, bring it back to the house, and feast. We had to cut ourselves off, we were going there so much for a while.
The owners, Rebecca and Miles, are old friends of ours. If you are headed to Tybee from our place, YOU MUST STOP IN FOR A SAMMY! The place is cute, the ownership and service is unmatched, and the sandwiches are the BEST IN TOWN! Stop in for a bite or take some food to the beach. You won't regret it!!!
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Finches Sandwiches & Sundries
2600 Mechanics AvenueThe owners, Rebecca and Miles, are old friends of ours. If you are headed to Tybee from our place, YOU MUST STOP IN FOR A SAMMY! The place is cute, the ownership and service is unmatched, and the sandwiches are the BEST IN TOWN! Stop in for a bite or take some food to the beach. You won't regret it!!!
Sightseeing
Great park in the middle of downtown. There is a cool fountain, fields for activities, tennis courts, basketball courts, public restrooms, playground equipment for the kids, and a Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings. Head North down bull street towards the river district or South towards the hip Starland district (a local favorite for arts, dining, and entertainment).
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Forsyth Park
2 W Gaston StGreat park in the middle of downtown. There is a cool fountain, fields for activities, tennis courts, basketball courts, public restrooms, playground equipment for the kids, and a Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings. Head North down bull street towards the river district or South towards the hip Starland district (a local favorite for arts, dining, and entertainment).
Great place for the family to see some cool wildlife in a non-zoo type setting.
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Oatland Island Wildlife Center
711 Sandtown RdGreat place for the family to see some cool wildlife in a non-zoo type setting.
Saturday mornings during season. The place to see and be seen.
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Forsyth Farmers Market
13 E Park AveSaturday mornings during season. The place to see and be seen.
Minor league baseball is all about the fun, family experience. The game is fun, but the crowd interaction, funny commentary, and ballpark food are why we love it!
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Savannah Bananas
1401 E Victory DrMinor league baseball is all about the fun, family experience. The game is fun, but the crowd interaction, funny commentary, and ballpark food are why we love it!
Bars
Best locals bar downtown. Lively w/ food and beverage employees.
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The Original
318 Drayton StBest locals bar downtown. Lively w/ food and beverage employees.
Off the beaten path, but right in the middle of it all. Non-pretentious, but talented bar staff.
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Whitaker's
10 Whitaker StOff the beaten path, but right in the middle of it all. Non-pretentious, but talented bar staff.
You are in Savannah, where walking around with a cocktail or beer is not frowned on or illegal; it is actually encouraged and celebrated. So, head down to River Street, wade through the tourists, and get yourself a "Call a Cab" adult slushy from Wet Willie's. It is a bucket-list kind of experience.
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Wet Willie's
16 Tybrisa StYou are in Savannah, where walking around with a cocktail or beer is not frowned on or illegal; it is actually encouraged and celebrated. So, head down to River Street, wade through the tourists, and get yourself a "Call a Cab" adult slushy from Wet Willie's. It is a bucket-list kind of experience.
The best cocktail you'll ever have. These mixologists are true professionals. If you are looking for a sweet Margarita or Cosmopolitan, this isn't your kind of place. But, if you like well-balanced, boozy craft cocktails, go visit Gregg at Alley Cat for a delicious libation.
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AlleyCat Lounge
207 W Broughton LnThe best cocktail you'll ever have. These mixologists are true professionals. If you are looking for a sweet Margarita or Cosmopolitan, this isn't your kind of place. But, if you like well-balanced, boozy craft cocktails, go visit Gregg at Alley Cat for a delicious libation.
We aren't huge craft beer aficionados, but if forced to pick a favorite local brewery, this would be the place. The husband/wife team that owns the place are just great people who produce the best beer in town.
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Service Brewing Company
574 Indian StWe aren't huge craft beer aficionados, but if forced to pick a favorite local brewery, this would be the place. The husband/wife team that owns the place are just great people who produce the best beer in town.
Drag shows, dance parties, and good times. Closed-minded people need not apply.
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Club One
1 Jefferson StDrag shows, dance parties, and good times. Closed-minded people need not apply.
Shopping
Take a walk on the wild side at this sprawling Flea Market filled with all things strange and unique. Great deals, good food, and the best opportunity to rub elbows with the salt of the earth locals. Only open on Saturday and Sundays. Go early.
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Imarike yaseKeller's Flea
5901 Ogeechee RdTake a walk on the wild side at this sprawling Flea Market filled with all things strange and unique. Great deals, good food, and the best opportunity to rub elbows with the salt of the earth locals. Only open on Saturday and Sundays. Go early.
If sweet local honey is up your alley, then this is your place.
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Savannah Belle Boutique & Gallery
104 W Broughton StIf sweet local honey is up your alley, then this is your place.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Parking downtown can be a pain.
Save yourself the trouble and either park in one of the many parking garages or just Uber ($12 each way).
Ungaphoswa
Forsyth Park Farmers Market
Every Saturday from early until 2ish. Go. Really. Just do it.
Amasiko nenkcubeko
You are in the deep South.
Smile. Look people in the eyes. Say hello. Open doors for strangers. Say "please" and "thank you" often. Using "Ma'am" and "Sir" will take you a long way too.
Amasiko nenkcubeko
Walk around downtown with an adult beverage! Seriously.
I'm not kidding. Savannah is one of a handful of cities in the USA that allow adults to openly carry and consume alcoholic beverages in public. You'd think this would lead to a bunch of drunk people walking around the place, pissing on things and raising hell. The opposite is actually true. Most people are responsible and well-behaved. Enjoy!