Guidebook for Savannah
Food Scene
(countertop sandwich service) Zunzi’s is a perfect stop for lunch in between activities downtown. You can recognize the countertop service restaurant by the assortment of flags out front and a long line of patrons right around noon. Recommended: Boerewors on a roll, which is a South African sausage with gravy, onions and mustard on a roll. Sounds weird but its damn good! $ Lunch/Dinner (11AM-9PM, closed Sunday)
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Zunzi's
236 Drayton St(countertop sandwich service) Zunzi’s is a perfect stop for lunch in between activities downtown. You can recognize the countertop service restaurant by the assortment of flags out front and a long line of patrons right around noon. Recommended: Boerewors on a roll, which is a South African sausage with gravy, onions and mustard on a roll. Sounds weird but its damn good! $ Lunch/Dinner (11AM-9PM, closed Sunday)
Located at 13 E. Perry Lane (near McDonough’s). Fresh. Local. Asian street food. Recommended: Chicken Noodle soup, curry, dumplings, spring rolls, and surprisingly the Kobe Wagyu burger. Contrary to the name, this is a traditional sit-down restaurant. $ Lunch/Dinner (until 10PM)
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Fire Street Food
13 E Perry StLocated at 13 E. Perry Lane (near McDonough’s). Fresh. Local. Asian street food. Recommended: Chicken Noodle soup, curry, dumplings, spring rolls, and surprisingly the Kobe Wagyu burger. Contrary to the name, this is a traditional sit-down restaurant. $ Lunch/Dinner (until 10PM)
(well done pub fare/burgers): Located less than a mile from the apartment. Green Truck has local, fresh, homemade bar food. Great burgers, fries, and beer. Just walk out the front door, turn right on Henry, in a couple blocks turn left on Abercorn, and a half mile down on the left you’ll find it. Don’t have the energy? Stop a few blocks short at our next recommended restaurant, Blowin’ Smoke. $$ Lunch/Dinner (until 11PM, closed Sunday)
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Green Truck Neighborhood Pub
2430 Habersham St(well done pub fare/burgers): Located less than a mile from the apartment. Green Truck has local, fresh, homemade bar food. Great burgers, fries, and beer. Just walk out the front door, turn right on Henry, in a couple blocks turn left on Abercorn, and a half mile down on the left you’ll find it. Don’t have the energy? Stop a few blocks short at our next recommended restaurant, Blowin’ Smoke. $$ Lunch/Dinner (until 11PM, closed Sunday)
Located at 115 E. Bay St. They have a grilled apple pie sandwich and they make their nachos with waffle fries, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Also the fried Oreos are awesome! A great place to indulge in a city full of indulgences. Outdoor beer garden as well, which is a big plus. Usually very busy at night so plan to have a drink to wait. *Dogs welcome in outdoor beer garden. $$ Lunch/Dinner (until midnight)/Brunch Saturday and Sunday (starting at 10AM)
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Treylor Park
115 E Bay StLocated at 115 E. Bay St. They have a grilled apple pie sandwich and they make their nachos with waffle fries, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Also the fried Oreos are awesome! A great place to indulge in a city full of indulgences. Outdoor beer garden as well, which is a big plus. Usually very busy at night so plan to have a drink to wait. *Dogs welcome in outdoor beer garden. $$ Lunch/Dinner (until midnight)/Brunch Saturday and Sunday (starting at 10AM)
Located at 307 E President, this inn and restaurant gets its name from the year it was built. Very reasonably priced lunches (fried green BLT is a good choice), the dinners are well done, and the building feels old like it should. It’s actually a cool place to have a drink, but, the best part of 17hundred90 is the complimentary biscuit with honey butter drizzle. The biscuits are served at lunch and dinner, but ask for extra honey. $$-$$$ Lunch/Dinner (11AM-9PM)
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17Hundred90 Inn and Restaurant
307 E President StLocated at 307 E President, this inn and restaurant gets its name from the year it was built. Very reasonably priced lunches (fried green BLT is a good choice), the dinners are well done, and the building feels old like it should. It’s actually a cool place to have a drink, but, the best part of 17hundred90 is the complimentary biscuit with honey butter drizzle. The biscuits are served at lunch and dinner, but ask for extra honey. $$-$$$ Lunch/Dinner (11AM-9PM)
Located at 109 MLK Jr., gets its name from being held in the beautifully renovated Greyhound Station. The chef from NYC is running the kitchen with the most buzz in SAV. With modern twists on great southern classics, this makes for a great date night or celebration. Or come by earlier in the day for lunch. Reservations are advised. $$$ Lunch/Dinner (closed Mondays)
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The Grey
109 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdLocated at 109 MLK Jr., gets its name from being held in the beautifully renovated Greyhound Station. The chef from NYC is running the kitchen with the most buzz in SAV. With modern twists on great southern classics, this makes for a great date night or celebration. Or come by earlier in the day for lunch. Reservations are advised. $$$ Lunch/Dinner (closed Mondays)
Located in the neighboring town of Thunderbolt, about a 10 minute drive. One of Kim and Jacki’s top favorite restaurants. Always plenty of fresh caught local sea food with Caribbean flavors. Some of the best shrimp and grits in Savannah and their mojo chicken is amazing. *Dog Friendly outside seating. $$ Brunch/Lunch/Dinner (closed Monday, Tuesday)
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Tortuga's Island Grille
2815 River DrLocated in the neighboring town of Thunderbolt, about a 10 minute drive. One of Kim and Jacki’s top favorite restaurants. Always plenty of fresh caught local sea food with Caribbean flavors. Some of the best shrimp and grits in Savannah and their mojo chicken is amazing. *Dog Friendly outside seating. $$ Brunch/Lunch/Dinner (closed Monday, Tuesday)
With their famous 7 days a week brunch (did someone say bottomless mimosas?) and delicious dinners, this gastropub fills up quickly. Be sure to call ahead to make sure they haven't filled up for the day as this often happens.
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The Ordinary Pub
217 1/2 W Broughton StWith their famous 7 days a week brunch (did someone say bottomless mimosas?) and delicious dinners, this gastropub fills up quickly. Be sure to call ahead to make sure they haven't filled up for the day as this often happens.
One of our favorite go-to restaurants in Savannah, and it's just a few blocks from our house. Their creative southern inspired tacos, smoked chicken wings, and craft brews make this a great spot for dinner or lunch. Outside seating and usually live music on the weekends. *Dog Friendly.
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Blowin' Smoke Southern Cantina
1611 Habersham StOne of our favorite go-to restaurants in Savannah, and it's just a few blocks from our house. Their creative southern inspired tacos, smoked chicken wings, and craft brews make this a great spot for dinner or lunch. Outside seating and usually live music on the weekends. *Dog Friendly.
Drinks & Nightlife
I’ll just go ahead and put River Street down as one big bar since that is what it is. Our first night in Savannah we got pie-eyed on the cobblestone river walk. Keep the tradition alive and stroll down to River Street, spill a Wet Willie’s daiquiri all over your shirt, and enjoy the crowds. A good place to start is The Warehouse where they typically have live music at night.
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River Street
River StreetI’ll just go ahead and put River Street down as one big bar since that is what it is. Our first night in Savannah we got pie-eyed on the cobblestone river walk. Keep the tradition alive and stroll down to River Street, spill a Wet Willie’s daiquiri all over your shirt, and enjoy the crowds. A good place to start is The Warehouse where they typically have live music at night.
17 Lincoln Street! Near Bay Street. Great old-looking dive bar with murals drawn on bar napkins of the greatest president of all times, strewn about the bar. Great atmosphere with outdoor seating as well. Great beer selection and spirits!
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Abe's on Lincoln
17 Lincoln St17 Lincoln Street! Near Bay Street. Great old-looking dive bar with murals drawn on bar napkins of the greatest president of all times, strewn about the bar. Great atmosphere with outdoor seating as well. Great beer selection and spirits!
Dive bar located in city market boasts live music most nights including Damon and the Shitkickers many Saturday evenings. Very cool décor and diverse crowd. Young and old.
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The Jinx
127 W Congress StDive bar located in city market boasts live music most nights including Damon and the Shitkickers many Saturday evenings. Very cool décor and diverse crowd. Young and old.
Great place to learn about the beer brewing process as well as sample great local beers. Open Wednesday-Friday at 5:30 and Saturday at 12. Tours of the brewery are offered and there is sometimes live music. Also, one Saturday mid-morning they host Pints and Poses, Yoga followed by a pint of beer!
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Southbound Brewing Company
107 E Lathrop AveGreat place to learn about the beer brewing process as well as sample great local beers. Open Wednesday-Friday at 5:30 and Saturday at 12. Tours of the brewery are offered and there is sometimes live music. Also, one Saturday mid-morning they host Pints and Poses, Yoga followed by a pint of beer!
Rated the top bartender for years, Jen is able to make over 300 specialty martinis including Rice Krispie Treat, Reese's, and White Elephant (Jacki's Favorite). Not into Martinis, they have over 200 different beers and plenty of other cocktails.
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Jen's & Friends
34 Bull StreetRated the top bartender for years, Jen is able to make over 300 specialty martinis including Rice Krispie Treat, Reese's, and White Elephant (Jacki's Favorite). Not into Martinis, they have over 200 different beers and plenty of other cocktails.
Located on top of the Cotton Sail, this bar overlooks River Street and the Savannah Bridge. A great place to have a cocktail and watch the sunset. They also have a light dinner menu.
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Rocks on the Roof
102 W Bay StLocated on top of the Cotton Sail, this bar overlooks River Street and the Savannah Bridge. A great place to have a cocktail and watch the sunset. They also have a light dinner menu.
Sightseeing
Ristija Johannese katedraal
222 E Harris StBeautiful Church with stained glass.
Plantation grounds from 1733, the oldest structure in Savannah with the famous and beautiful Oak covered drive. Lots of nature trails throughout the property. If you like history, guided tours are $10 per person. *Dog friendly
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Wormsloe Historic Site
Plantation grounds from 1733, the oldest structure in Savannah with the famous and beautiful Oak covered drive. Lots of nature trails throughout the property. If you like history, guided tours are $10 per person. *Dog friendly
Great for a day trip outside of Savannah. Its about 1.5 hours south but worth the trip, the beach is also dog friendly. The beach is full of driftwood trees and perfect for great pictures. Also, the rest of Jekyll Island is worth checking out including the lighthouse and Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
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Driftwood Beach
Great for a day trip outside of Savannah. Its about 1.5 hours south but worth the trip, the beach is also dog friendly. The beach is full of driftwood trees and perfect for great pictures. Also, the rest of Jekyll Island is worth checking out including the lighthouse and Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful state park to spend the afternoon hiking or biking if you enjoy a bit of exercise and nature. 6 miles of trails through salt marsh and forest. Be sure to bring sunscreen and bug spray. Park hours are 7am-10pm. *Dog Friendly
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Skidaway Island State Park
Beautiful state park to spend the afternoon hiking or biking if you enjoy a bit of exercise and nature. 6 miles of trails through salt marsh and forest. Be sure to bring sunscreen and bug spray. Park hours are 7am-10pm. *Dog Friendly
Just a few blocks away is Savannah’s famous Forsyth Park. A great place for a morning run or afternoon stroll. There is a playground, beautiful fountain, and large fields to play Frisbee or layout and read a great book. There is a Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings as well as many events on the weekends. *Dog Friendly
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Forsythi park
2 W Gaston StJust a few blocks away is Savannah’s famous Forsyth Park. A great place for a morning run or afternoon stroll. There is a playground, beautiful fountain, and large fields to play Frisbee or layout and read a great book. There is a Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings as well as many events on the weekends. *Dog Friendly