I know you didn't come here to eat at Subway or drink coffee from Starbucks. You could do that at home and save yourself the vacation costs. Look here to find out more about genuinely local eateries where you can get a true taste of Savannah. All of the establishments on this page are restaurants that I myself enjoy, that I've heard good things about from other people, or that I have at least read good reviews of in the local paper. Most of them are in the Historic District, but a few require a short drive (or a long walk). 

breakfast/lunch

These are all places that are open for breakfast and/or lunch. None of them are open later than 5:30 or 6:00.

• 912 Brew Coffee & Tea House

• Alexander’s Bistro

• Bitty and Beau’s Coffee

• Brighter Day Natural Foods

  • A whole-foods, all-natural store and deli. If health food is your thing, here you go.

• Le Cafe Gourmet- French Bakery and Cafe

• Cafe M

• Casa Guava Cuban Cafe

• Clary's Cafe

• The Cuban Window

• Cup to Cup Cafe

  • Cup to Cup Coffee Roasters has been around for a while, but now they have their own little cafe at 140 Abercorn St.

• Finches Sandwiches and Sundries

• The Funky Brunch Cafe

• Goosefeathers, An Express Cafe and Bakery

  • My favorite breakfast spot

• Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe

  • From the same people who brought you FoxyLoxy and The Coffee Fox

• Midtown Deli and Bagel Shop

• Mirabelle

• Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room

• Narobia's Grits 'n Gravy

• The Little Crown (by Pie Society)

  • Savory British-style pies made by actual Brits!

• Origin Coffee Bar

• Pounce Cat Cafe

• Rum Runners Bakery

• Savannah Scone Company

• Sweet Patricia’s Bakery

• Troupial: Street Food, Home Flavors

• Water’s Cafe

• Wright Square Bistro

Lunch/Dinner

These are all places that are open a little later in the day and stay open for dinner. Some of them are even open well past midnight and many serve as venues for live music. Most also serve alcohol or have a bar.

• The 17Hundred90 Inn and Restaurant

• 45 Bistro

• 520Wings

  • A little business that could! Located at Victory Drive and Bull.

• Alligator Soul

• Al Salaam Deli

• a.lure

• Bar Julian

• Belford's

• Bella Napoli Italian Bistro

• Bella's Italian Cafe

• Betty Bombers

  • Located inside the American Legion south of Forsyth Park. The food is so good, you will see Jesus.

• The Black Rabbit

• The Boar's Head Grill and Tavern

• The Bohemian Hotel- Rocks on the River and Rocks on the Roof

• Cha Bella

• Chiriya's Thai Cuisine

• Chive Sea Bar and Lounge

• Circa 1875

• Common Thread

• The Common

• The Congress Street Social Club

  • Owned by my former landlord. A great place for food, live music, and bar fights.

• Cotton & Rye

• The Crab Shack

• The Crystal Beer Parlor

  • They serve my favorite dessert here, the Savannah Mudd Pie.

• Current Kitchen and Cocktails

• Dub's Pub

• Elizabeth on 37th

• The Fitzroy

• Flying Monk Noodle Bar

• The Garage at Victory North

• Garibaldi's Cafe

• Geneva’s Famous Chicken and Cornbread

• Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant

• Green Truck Pub

  • Some of the best burgers in town.

• The Grey

• Gryphon

• Hitch

• Hop Atomica Brewery, Distillery, Neighborhood Gastropub

• Kayak Kafe

• La Scala Ristorante

• Leopold's Ice Cream

  • A local favorite since 1919, they still make their ice cream themselves.

• Local 11Ten

• Madame Butterfly Korean Steakhouse

• Moon River Brewing Company

• Munchies BBQ

• Naan on Broughton

• Noble Fare

• Nom Nom Poke Shop

• No Sauce BBQ

• The Olde Pink House

• Olympia Cafe

• The Ordinary Pub

• Over Yonder at Moodright’s Bar

  • This neighborhood gem is so hidden, it doesn’t even appear on Moodright’s website. But Over Yonder is right there and is getting raves for the quality of its burgers. Read this Savannah Morning News article for more detail.

• Pacci

• Persepolis Lounge and Grill

• The Pirates' House

• The Public Kitchen and Bar

• Rancho Alegre

• Sandfly BBQ

• Savannah Seafood Shack

• Savannah Smokehouse BBQ

• Savoy Society

• Screamin' Mimi's Pizza and Subs

• The Sixpence Pub

• Sly's Sliders and Fries

• Spanky's

• Sorry Charlie's Oyster Bar

• Starland Yard Food Truck Park

• Sundae Cafe

• Sushi Zen

• Treylor Park

• The Vault Kitchen and Market

• Vic's on the River

• Vinnie Van Go-Go's

  • My favorite pizza place in the city. Please note they are a cash only establishment.

• Wiley's Championship BBQ

• The Wyld Dock Bar

• Yatai Ramen + Yakitori

• Zunzi's

open all day (pretty much)

These are places that serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

• The 5 Spot

• B. Matthew's Eatery

• Bull Street Taco

• The Coffee Fox

  • Sister store to Foxy Loxy.

• The Collins Quarter Cafe & Bar

• Dottie’s Market

• Double Wide Diner

• Foxy Loxy Print Gallery and Cafe

  • My favorite cafe in the whole city.

• Franklin’s

• Gallery Espresso

  • One of my favorite downtown hangouts.

• Huey's

  • A New Orleans-style eatery on the River. You cannot come here if you're not going to try the beignets!

• Kool Vibes Pizza and Wings

  • They have a number of gluten-free pizza options.

• Little Duck Diner

• Pizza Party

  • From the people who brought you Treylor Park

• Savannah Coffee Roasters

• The Sentient Bean

• Strange Bird

• Tubby's River Street and Tubby's Tank House Thunderbolt

bars, lounges, and clubs

Here are a few local watering holes where you can drink, mingle, dance, and enjoy live music.

• Abe's on Lincoln

• Alley Cat Lounge

• Bay Street Blues

• Club One

  • Savannah's drag club and bar.

• El Rocko Lounge

• Huc-A-Poo's Bites and Booze

• Jazz'd Tapas Bar

• Lone Wolf Lounge

• Lulu's Chocolate Bar

  • It is what it sounds like, ladies.

• Mint to be Mojito Bar & Bites

• O'Connell's Pub

  • An off-the-beaten path little spot on Drayton St. The bar is small, but the people are friendly.

• The Original Pinkie Masters

• Savannah Smiles Dueling Piano Saloon

• The Warehouse

• Water Witch Tiki Bar

• The Wormhole

Something sweet

Looking for a little dessert to sweeten up your day? Or perhaps a tasty gift for someone back home? Be sure to look in these places.

• 8 Bit Donuts

• Byrd’s Cookie Company

  • A cherished Savannah traditions. The Scotch Oatmeal cookies are their signature item.

• Capital Bee

  • Honey, body care, utensils, all kinds of gifts!

• Chocolat by Adam Turoni

• Marche de Marcarons

  • A little bitty storefront with some delicious little bitty cookies.

• Oglethorpe Chocolates

• River Street Sweets

• Savannah Bee Company

  • Aside from honey, they have all kinds of fabulous gifts and a mead bar!

• Savannah's Candy Kitchen