The best restaurants in Savannah

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Casual pizzeria featuring a bar and an enclosed patio, plus a kids' area.

216 Johnny Mercer Blvd

Casual pizzeria featuring a bar and an enclosed patio, plus a kids' area.

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Island's Pizza

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Family-run pizzeria dishing up pies, wings, and other comfort fare in a casual setting.

140 Johnny Mercer Blvd

Family-run pizzeria dishing up pies, wings, and other comfort fare in a casual setting.

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Kanpai 1

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Casual Japanese venue dishing up sushi, teriyaki, and other standards, plus beer and wine.

140 Johnny Mercer Blvd #1

Casual Japanese venue dishing up sushi, teriyaki, and other standards, plus beer and wine.

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Casual, brick-walled hangout known for its chicken fingers & happy hour, plus pub grub & pizza.

317 E River St

Casual, brick-walled hangout known for its chicken fingers & happy hour, plus pub grub & pizza.

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Veratina

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Veratina is the Italian spot aiming right at our Savannah taste buds, literally where Italy and Savannah intersect. Think easygoing weekend…

606 Abercorn St · ✓ checked Jul 30

Veratina is the Italian spot aiming right at our Savannah taste buds, literally where Italy and Savannah intersect. Think easygoing weekend brunch and linger-worthy dinners, the kind that turn a random weekday into a little reset. Put it on your rotation and thank us later.

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Wiley's Championship BBQ brings world-class ’cue to our backyard with smoke-kissed St. Louis ribs, legit brisket, Redneck Nachos and sides…

4700 US-80 · ✓ checked Jul 31

Wiley's Championship BBQ brings world-class ’cue to our backyard with smoke-kissed St. Louis ribs, legit brisket, Redneck Nachos and sides like collards, mac n’ cheese and Savannah red rice. Southern Living readers crowned it #1 in Georgia, so make it a this-week treat and take banana pudding victory laps.

From the Hilton Head newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Common Thread

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Common Thread is the Savannah spot from the FARM Bluffton crew, pouring polished cocktails and a smart wine list alongside a dinner menu…

122 E 37th St · ✓ checked Jul 30

Common Thread is the Savannah spot from the FARM Bluffton crew, pouring polished cocktails and a smart wine list alongside a dinner menu with its own vegetarian lineup. Put their chef's Sunday Supper on your radar, or just meet a friend and enjoy Low Country touches done with style.

From the Savannah newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Hirano's

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Hirano’s Japanese Restaurant has been a go-to for over 30 years in Habersham Village, turning out comforting teppanyaki that hits the spot…

4426 Habersham St · ✓ checked Jul 30

Hirano’s Japanese Restaurant has been a go-to for over 30 years in Habersham Village, turning out comforting teppanyaki that hits the spot and delicately crafted sushi that never phones it in, all from a locally owned crew that cooks the kind of food they’d serve at home.

From the Bluffton newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Zunzibar

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Locals line up for globally inspired hearty meals at this offbeat counter-serve eatery.

236 Drayton St

Locals line up for globally inspired hearty meals at this offbeat counter-serve eatery.

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Screamin Mimi's

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Sticker-covered counter serve for pizzas with classic toppings, plus pastas, salads & subs.

513 E Oglethorpe Ave Ste P

Sticker-covered counter serve for pizzas with classic toppings, plus pastas, salads & subs.

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Trendy Japanese fusion restaurant with a sushi bar & outdoor patio, plus many beer & sake choices.

513 E Oglethorpe Ave Ste A

Trendy Japanese fusion restaurant with a sushi bar & outdoor patio, plus many beer & sake choices.

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Funky operation with a bright interior offering Mexican cooking, plus margaritas & other cocktails.

500 W River St

Funky operation with a bright interior offering Mexican cooking, plus margaritas & other cocktails.

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Industrial-chic venue popular for its brunch, oyster bar, and cocktails, plus happy-hour specials.

118 E Broughton St

Industrial-chic venue popular for its brunch, oyster bar, and cocktails, plus happy-hour specials.

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Casual BBQ joint serving pulled pork, ribs, and other comfort staples in a counter-serve setup.

2110 Montgomery St A

Casual BBQ joint serving pulled pork, ribs, and other comfort staples in a counter-serve setup.

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Inventive Southern cuisine served in an elegant Colonial mansion & live music in the cellar tavern.

23 Abercorn St

Inventive Southern cuisine served in an elegant Colonial mansion & live music in the cellar tavern.

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Family-owned since 1943, this busy Southern diner serves ample lunches to guests at communal tables.

107 W Jones St

Family-owned since 1943, this busy Southern diner serves ample lunches to guests at communal tables.

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Sushi and Thai eats such as pad thai and poke bowls alongside fried rice, curries, noodles and soups.

317 W Broughton St

Sushi and Thai eats such as pad thai and poke bowls alongside fried rice, curries, noodles and soups.

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Sandfly Barbeque

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Simple eatery doling out BBQ sandwiches, combination plates & smoked meats by the pound.

8413 Ferguson Ave

Simple eatery doling out BBQ sandwiches, combination plates & smoked meats by the pound.

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Noodles, fried rice & soups, plus rolls & sashimi doled out at a laid-back fixture.

18 E Broughton St

Noodles, fried rice & soups, plus rolls & sashimi doled out at a laid-back fixture.

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Upmarket diner boasting reimagined American staples, vintage stylings & a sunny patio.

150 W Saint Julian Street

Upmarket diner boasting reimagined American staples, vintage stylings & a sunny patio.

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Jazz'd Tapas Bar

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Below-street-level industrial-chic cocktail-&-tapas spot featuring live entertainment most nights.

52 Barnard St

Below-street-level industrial-chic cocktail-&-tapas spot featuring live entertainment most nights.

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Romantic restaurant offering decadent desserts and cocktails, in a cozy space designed for couples.

410 W Broughton St

Romantic restaurant offering decadent desserts and cocktails, in a cozy space designed for couples.

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Warm, laid-back neighborhood bar with over 150 beers, hearty burgers & happy hours, plus many TVs.

7080 Hodgson Memorial Dr

Warm, laid-back neighborhood bar with over 150 beers, hearty burgers & happy hours, plus many TVs.

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Donatos Pizza

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Chain selling crispy pizzas featuring provolone cheese & lots of toppings, plus oven-baked subs.

5405 Waters Ave

Chain selling crispy pizzas featuring provolone cheese & lots of toppings, plus oven-baked subs.

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Pub well-regarded for its burgers & vegetarian options, with locally sourced food, drink & design.

2430 Habersham St

Pub well-regarded for its burgers & vegetarian options, with locally sourced food, drink & design.

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Treylor Park

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Vintage-chic space with outdoor seating offering creative Southern comfort eats, cocktails, and beer.

115 E Bay St

Vintage-chic space with outdoor seating offering creative Southern comfort eats, cocktails, and beer.

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Cozy American bistro & bar with extensive food & beer menus in a century-old former grocery store.

301 W Jones St

Cozy American bistro & bar with extensive food & beer menus in a century-old former grocery store.

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Saint Bibiana

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Coastal Italian restaurant (also serving brunch) in an upscale space for traditional pastas and seafood.

700 Drayton St

Coastal Italian restaurant (also serving brunch) in an upscale space for traditional pastas and seafood.

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Bustling cafe & bakery serves all-day breakfast as well as soups, sandwiches & salads for lunch.

39 Barnard St

Bustling cafe & bakery serves all-day breakfast as well as soups, sandwiches & salads for lunch.

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FraLi Gourmet

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Family-owned Italian eatery offering house-made pastas as well as pre-fix dinner menus.

217 W Liberty St

Family-owned Italian eatery offering house-made pastas as well as pre-fix dinner menus.

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Relaxed restaurant dishing up Mexican standards such as tacos and burritos made with homemade corn tortillas.

7094 Hodgson Memorial Dr

Relaxed restaurant dishing up Mexican standards such as tacos and burritos made with homemade corn tortillas.

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Midcentury-modern decor sets the stage for trendy cocktails & an eclectic array of American eats.

1 W Liberty St

Midcentury-modern decor sets the stage for trendy cocktails & an eclectic array of American eats.

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Locally sourced & seasonal ingredients are on the menu at this stylish international restaurant.

254 E Perry St

Locally sourced & seasonal ingredients are on the menu at this stylish international restaurant.

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Husk Savannah

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Ingredient-driven Southern fare & cocktails served in a landmark mansion with porch seating.

12 W Oglethorpe Ave

Ingredient-driven Southern fare & cocktails served in a landmark mansion with porch seating.

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Local chain serving gourmet burgers & sliders, plus craft beer & cocktails, in a hip, casual space.

209 W Congress St

Local chain serving gourmet burgers & sliders, plus craft beer & cocktails, in a hip, casual space.

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520 WINGS

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Locally owned, fast-food joint offering fried chicken & fish meals, plus burgers in a simple venue.

2701 Bull St

Locally owned, fast-food joint offering fried chicken & fish meals, plus burgers in a simple venue.

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Casual restaurant and bar specializing in smoked meats alongside classic barbecue side dishes.

400 W River St

Casual restaurant and bar specializing in smoked meats alongside classic barbecue side dishes.

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Casual, yet colorful, eatery serving a range of Mexican snacks, including empanadas and tacos.

5966 Ogeechee Rd

Casual, yet colorful, eatery serving a range of Mexican snacks, including empanadas and tacos.

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Pho & other Asian noodle dishes are offered at this narrow, cosmopolitan storefront eatery.

5 W Broughton St

Pho & other Asian noodle dishes are offered at this narrow, cosmopolitan storefront eatery.

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Barbecued meats & beers offered in a smokehouse that has laid-back surroundings.

16 W State St · ✓ checked Aug 7

Barbecued meats & beers offered in a smokehouse that has laid-back surroundings.

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Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

7700 Abercorn St

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

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Corleone's

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Casual trattoria dispensing Italian & Mediterranean cuisine in a decor where vintage meets modern.

44 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

Casual trattoria dispensing Italian & Mediterranean cuisine in a decor where vintage meets modern.

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Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

1935 E Victory Dr

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

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Chain outlet specializing in many different types of chicken salads, plus sandwiches, soups & sides.

7400 Abercorn St #512

Chain outlet specializing in many different types of chicken salads, plus sandwiches, soups & sides.

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Starland Yard

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Outdoor food court with a bar & a pizzeria, plus a changing selection of international food trucks.

2411 De Soto Ave

Outdoor food court with a bar & a pizzeria, plus a changing selection of international food trucks.

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Laid-back eatery with smoked meats and flavorful sauces, plus classic Southern sides.

206 E Bay St

Laid-back eatery with smoked meats and flavorful sauces, plus classic Southern sides.

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Wayback Burgers

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Made-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.

8108 Abercorn St #120

Made-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.

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Graffito

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Street art adorns the interior of this cool Neapolitan pizzeria in a former industrial space.

400 W River St

Street art adorns the interior of this cool Neapolitan pizzeria in a former industrial space.

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Cha Bella

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Restaurant serving farm-to-table American cuisine in a welcoming dining room or on its patio.

102 E Broad St

Restaurant serving farm-to-table American cuisine in a welcoming dining room or on its patio.

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Asian Bistro

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Vietnamese comfort food with vegetarian and vegan options served in a casual setting.

5700 Waters Ave

Vietnamese comfort food with vegetarian and vegan options served in a casual setting.

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Colorful brunch spot featuring a cook-your-own pancakes option on griddles built into the tables.

304 E Broughton St

Colorful brunch spot featuring a cook-your-own pancakes option on griddles built into the tables.

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Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.

11 W Liberty St

Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.

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Two Tides Crispi

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Food truck serving smash burgers, wraps, and other comfort eats in a casual setting.

12 W 41st St

Food truck serving smash burgers, wraps, and other comfort eats in a casual setting.

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Lively, industrial-chic tavern with an ambitious craft-beer list, cocktails & American comfort food.

125 E Broughton St

Lively, industrial-chic tavern with an ambitious craft-beer list, cocktails & American comfort food.

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Toast! All Day

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Casual, cozy Southern eatery featuring pancakes, crab cakes and crab soup for brunch and dinner. Attentive staff and relaxed atmosphere too.

1 W Broughton St

Casual, cozy Southern eatery featuring pancakes, crab cakes and crab soup for brunch and dinner. Attentive staff and relaxed atmosphere too.

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Coco and Moss

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Poke bowls, sushi & other Japanese fare in a contemporary cafe serving signature cocktails.

30 Barnard St

Poke bowls, sushi & other Japanese fare in a contemporary cafe serving signature cocktails.

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A chic Asian fusion spot for creative bites & drinks in the historic Bank of America building.

2112 Bull St

A chic Asian fusion spot for creative bites & drinks in the historic Bank of America building.

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Authentic Mexican joint offering a variety of tacos, chicken, rice and fish preparations.

4307 Ogeechee Rd #105

Authentic Mexican joint offering a variety of tacos, chicken, rice and fish preparations.

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Combination of bar, cafe, and restaurant serving espresso drinks, beer, wine, and Australian-accented meals.

151 Bull St

Combination of bar, cafe, and restaurant serving espresso drinks, beer, wine, and Australian-accented meals.

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Cotton & Rye

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Creative New American gastropub fare, plus an all-American bar, in a former 1950s bank with a deck.

1801 Habersham St

Creative New American gastropub fare, plus an all-American bar, in a former 1950s bank with a deck.

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Hitch

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Creative takes on American classics, plus cocktails and wine in a lively, modern space.

300 Drayton St

Creative takes on American classics, plus cocktails and wine in a lively, modern space.

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The Wyld

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Waterside hangout for New American fare with a seafood focus, plus cocktails, bocce & a fire pit.

2740 Livingston Ave

Waterside hangout for New American fare with a seafood focus, plus cocktails, bocce & a fire pit.

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Churchill's

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British-run tavern serving English draft beers, plus traditional & creative pub grub, in comfy digs.

13 W Bay St

British-run tavern serving English draft beers, plus traditional & creative pub grub, in comfy digs.

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Le Banh Cafe

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Vietnamese cafe serving sandwiches, spring rolls, boba, and smoothies.

36 Barnard St

Vietnamese cafe serving sandwiches, spring rolls, boba, and smoothies.

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Creative pizzas and other comfort eats served in a laid-back restaurant with a kids' menu, patio, and playground.

1201 Habersham St

Creative pizzas and other comfort eats served in a laid-back restaurant with a kids' menu, patio, and playground.

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Once a basement grain warehouse, this intimate Southern eatery uses organic & local ingredients.

114 Barnard St

Once a basement grain warehouse, this intimate Southern eatery uses organic & local ingredients.

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Betty Bombers

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No-frills diner inside American Legion Post 135 serving classic American fare in a retro setting.

1108 Bull St

No-frills diner inside American Legion Post 135 serving classic American fare in a retro setting.

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1540 Room

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Stylish eatery offering Southern-infused global cuisine inside the historic DeSoto Hotel.

15 E Liberty

Stylish eatery offering Southern-infused global cuisine inside the historic DeSoto Hotel.

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Cozy spot for classic Italian cooking including pizza paired with wines in a traditional setting.

18 E State St

Cozy spot for classic Italian cooking including pizza paired with wines in a traditional setting.

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Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

10408 Abercorn St

Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

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Spudnik

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Hip counter-serve joint with late hours, imaginative baked-potato bowls & craft beers in cozy digs.

416 W Broughton St

Hip counter-serve joint with late hours, imaginative baked-potato bowls & craft beers in cozy digs.

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Ukiyo Savannah

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Elegant Japanese izakaya and ramen bar offering small plates and cocktails, plus vegetarian options.

2224 Bull St

Elegant Japanese izakaya and ramen bar offering small plates and cocktails, plus vegetarian options.

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Fire Street Food

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Colorful, contemporary counter-serve offering Thai plates, sushi, burgers, and more.

13 E Perry St

Colorful, contemporary counter-serve offering Thai plates, sushi, burgers, and more.

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Relaxed eatery featuring Southern dishes including grits and fried green tomatoes.

4395 Ogeechee Rd #212

Relaxed eatery featuring Southern dishes including grits and fried green tomatoes.

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Pizza joint featuring wood-fired pizzas, pies and other Italian eats, plus beer and wine.

2411 De Soto Ave

Pizza joint featuring wood-fired pizzas, pies and other Italian eats, plus beer and wine.

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Rustic-chic kitchen in the Kimpton Brice Hotel offering locally sourced Italian fare, plus brunch.

601 E Bay St

Rustic-chic kitchen in the Kimpton Brice Hotel offering locally sourced Italian fare, plus brunch.

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Classic & new American fare in an updated vintage space with wood floors and exposed brick walls.

325 E Bay St

Classic & new American fare in an updated vintage space with wood floors and exposed brick walls.

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Casual eatery, initially a food truck, for burgers, tacos and seafood dishes, plus beer and wine.

1220 Barnard St

Casual eatery, initially a food truck, for burgers, tacos and seafood dishes, plus beer and wine.

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Bull Street Taco

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Laid-back taqueria for scratch-made Mexican eats, beer & spirits in a sunlit space with a patio.

1608 Bull St

Laid-back taqueria for scratch-made Mexican eats, beer & spirits in a sunlit space with a patio.

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Breezy lunch spot offering weekend brunch & dinner, plus cocktails, outdoor dining & park views.

621 Drayton St

Breezy lunch spot offering weekend brunch & dinner, plus cocktails, outdoor dining & park views.

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