The best restaurants in Savannah
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Basils Pizza & Deli
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria featuring a bar and an enclosed patio, plus a kids' area.
Basils Pizza & Deli
RestaurantsIsland's Pizza
RestaurantsFamily-run pizzeria dishing up pies, wings, and other comfort fare in a casual setting.
Island's Pizza
RestaurantsKanpai 1
RestaurantsCasual Japanese venue dishing up sushi, teriyaki, and other standards, plus beer and wine.
Kanpai 1
RestaurantsSpanky's River Street
RestaurantsCasual, brick-walled hangout known for its chicken fingers & happy hour, plus pub grub & pizza.
Spanky's River Street
RestaurantsVeratina
RestaurantsVeratina is the Italian spot aiming right at our Savannah taste buds, literally where Italy and Savannah intersect. Think easygoing weekend…
Veratina
RestaurantsWiley's Championship BBQ
RestaurantsWiley's Championship BBQ brings world-class ’cue to our backyard with smoke-kissed St. Louis ribs, legit brisket, Redneck Nachos and sides…
Wiley's Championship BBQ
RestaurantsCommon Thread
RestaurantsCommon Thread is the Savannah spot from the FARM Bluffton crew, pouring polished cocktails and a smart wine list alongside a dinner menu…
Common Thread
RestaurantsHirano's
RestaurantsHirano’s Japanese Restaurant has been a go-to for over 30 years in Habersham Village, turning out comforting teppanyaki that hits the spot…
Hirano's
RestaurantsZunzibar
RestaurantsLocals line up for globally inspired hearty meals at this offbeat counter-serve eatery.
Zunzibar
RestaurantsScreamin Mimi's
RestaurantsSticker-covered counter serve for pizzas with classic toppings, plus pastas, salads & subs.
Screamin Mimi's
RestaurantsTa Ca Asian Fusion & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsTrendy Japanese fusion restaurant with a sushi bar & outdoor patio, plus many beer & sake choices.
Ta Ca Asian Fusion & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsSavannah Tequila Co
RestaurantsFunky operation with a bright interior offering Mexican cooking, plus margaritas & other cocktails.
Savannah Tequila Co
RestaurantsCommon Restaurant
RestaurantsIndustrial-chic venue popular for its brunch, oyster bar, and cocktails, plus happy-hour specials.
Common Restaurant
RestaurantsMunchie's BBQ & Soul food
RestaurantsCasual BBQ joint serving pulled pork, ribs, and other comfort staples in a counter-serve setup.
Munchie's BBQ & Soul food
RestaurantsThe Olde Pink House
RestaurantsInventive Southern cuisine served in an elegant Colonial mansion & live music in the cellar tavern.
The Olde Pink House
RestaurantsMrs. Wilkes Dining Room
RestaurantsFamily-owned since 1943, this busy Southern diner serves ample lunches to guests at communal tables.
Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
RestaurantsSushi-Thai SAVANNAH
RestaurantsSushi and Thai eats such as pad thai and poke bowls alongside fried rice, curries, noodles and soups.
Sushi-Thai SAVANNAH
RestaurantsSandfly Barbeque
RestaurantsSimple eatery doling out BBQ sandwiches, combination plates & smoked meats by the pound.
Sandfly Barbeque
RestaurantsSushi Hana Savannah
RestaurantsNoodles, fried rice & soups, plus rolls & sashimi doled out at a laid-back fixture.
Sushi Hana Savannah
RestaurantsLittle Duck Diner
RestaurantsUpmarket diner boasting reimagined American staples, vintage stylings & a sunny patio.
Little Duck Diner
RestaurantsJazz'd Tapas Bar
RestaurantsBelow-street-level industrial-chic cocktail-&-tapas spot featuring live entertainment most nights.
Jazz'd Tapas Bar
RestaurantsBetter Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant
RestaurantsRomantic restaurant offering decadent desserts and cocktails, in a cozy space designed for couples.
Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant
RestaurantsBen's Neighborhood Grill & Tap
RestaurantsWarm, laid-back neighborhood bar with over 150 beers, hearty burgers & happy hours, plus many TVs.
Ben's Neighborhood Grill & Tap
RestaurantsDonatos Pizza
RestaurantsChain selling crispy pizzas featuring provolone cheese & lots of toppings, plus oven-baked subs.
Donatos Pizza
RestaurantsGreen Truck Neighborhood Pub
RestaurantsPub well-regarded for its burgers & vegetarian options, with locally sourced food, drink & design.
Green Truck Neighborhood Pub
RestaurantsTreylor Park
RestaurantsVintage-chic space with outdoor seating offering creative Southern comfort eats, cocktails, and beer.
Treylor Park
RestaurantsCrystal Beer Parlor
RestaurantsCozy American bistro & bar with extensive food & beer menus in a century-old former grocery store.
Crystal Beer Parlor
RestaurantsSaint Bibiana
RestaurantsCoastal Italian restaurant (also serving brunch) in an upscale space for traditional pastas and seafood.
Saint Bibiana
RestaurantsGoose Feathers Cafe & Bakery
RestaurantsBustling cafe & bakery serves all-day breakfast as well as soups, sandwiches & salads for lunch.
Goose Feathers Cafe & Bakery
RestaurantsFraLi Gourmet
RestaurantsFamily-owned Italian eatery offering house-made pastas as well as pre-fix dinner menus.
FraLi Gourmet
RestaurantsTaqueria El San Luis
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant dishing up Mexican standards such as tacos and burritos made with homemade corn tortillas.
Taqueria El San Luis
RestaurantsThe Public Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsMidcentury-modern decor sets the stage for trendy cocktails & an eclectic array of American eats.
The Public Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsEmporium Kitchen & Wine Market
RestaurantsLocally sourced & seasonal ingredients are on the menu at this stylish international restaurant.
Emporium Kitchen & Wine Market
RestaurantsHusk Savannah
RestaurantsIngredient-driven Southern fare & cocktails served in a landmark mansion with porch seating.
Husk Savannah
RestaurantsB&D Burgers - West Congress St.
RestaurantsLocal chain serving gourmet burgers & sliders, plus craft beer & cocktails, in a hip, casual space.
B&D Burgers - West Congress St.
Restaurants520 WINGS
RestaurantsLocally owned, fast-food joint offering fried chicken & fish meals, plus burgers in a simple venue.
520 WINGS
RestaurantsDistrict Smokehouse
RestaurantsCasual restaurant and bar specializing in smoked meats alongside classic barbecue side dishes.
District Smokehouse
RestaurantsBORDER BITES CAFE
RestaurantsCasual, yet colorful, eatery serving a range of Mexican snacks, including empanadas and tacos.
BORDER BITES CAFE
RestaurantsFlying Monk Noodle Bar
RestaurantsPho & other Asian noodle dishes are offered at this narrow, cosmopolitan storefront eatery.
Flying Monk Noodle Bar
RestaurantsSavannah Smokehouse
RestaurantsBarbecued meats & beers offered in a smokehouse that has laid-back surroundings.
Savannah Smokehouse
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsCorleone's
RestaurantsCasual trattoria dispensing Italian & Mediterranean cuisine in a decor where vintage meets modern.
Corleone's
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsChicken Salad Chick
RestaurantsChain outlet specializing in many different types of chicken salads, plus sandwiches, soups & sides.
Chicken Salad Chick
RestaurantsStarland Yard
RestaurantsOutdoor food court with a bar & a pizzeria, plus a changing selection of international food trucks.
Starland Yard
RestaurantsSquealing Hog BBQ
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery with smoked meats and flavorful sauces, plus classic Southern sides.
Squealing Hog BBQ
RestaurantsWayback Burgers
RestaurantsMade-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.
Wayback Burgers
RestaurantsGraffito
RestaurantsStreet art adorns the interior of this cool Neapolitan pizzeria in a former industrial space.
Graffito
RestaurantsCha Bella
RestaurantsRestaurant serving farm-to-table American cuisine in a welcoming dining room or on its patio.
Cha Bella
RestaurantsAsian Bistro
RestaurantsVietnamese comfort food with vegetarian and vegan options served in a casual setting.
Asian Bistro
RestaurantsThe Funky Brunch Cafe
RestaurantsColorful brunch spot featuring a cook-your-own pancakes option on griddles built into the tables.
The Funky Brunch Cafe
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Savannah
RestaurantsFunky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Mellow Mushroom Savannah
RestaurantsTwo Tides Crispi
RestaurantsFood truck serving smash burgers, wraps, and other comfort eats in a casual setting.
Two Tides Crispi
RestaurantsSavannah Taphouse
RestaurantsLively, industrial-chic tavern with an ambitious craft-beer list, cocktails & American comfort food.
Savannah Taphouse
RestaurantsToast! All Day
RestaurantsCasual, cozy Southern eatery featuring pancakes, crab cakes and crab soup for brunch and dinner. Attentive staff and relaxed atmosphere too.
Toast! All Day
RestaurantsCoco and Moss
RestaurantsPoke bowls, sushi & other Japanese fare in a contemporary cafe serving signature cocktails.
Coco and Moss
RestaurantsThe Vault Kitchen & Market
RestaurantsA chic Asian fusion spot for creative bites & drinks in the historic Bank of America building.
The Vault Kitchen & Market
RestaurantsTAQUERIA LOS COMPAS
RestaurantsAuthentic Mexican joint offering a variety of tacos, chicken, rice and fish preparations.
TAQUERIA LOS COMPAS
RestaurantsThe Collins Quarter
RestaurantsCombination of bar, cafe, and restaurant serving espresso drinks, beer, wine, and Australian-accented meals.
The Collins Quarter
RestaurantsCotton & Rye
RestaurantsCreative New American gastropub fare, plus an all-American bar, in a former 1950s bank with a deck.
Cotton & Rye
RestaurantsHitch
RestaurantsCreative takes on American classics, plus cocktails and wine in a lively, modern space.
Hitch
RestaurantsThe Wyld
RestaurantsWaterside hangout for New American fare with a seafood focus, plus cocktails, bocce & a fire pit.
The Wyld
RestaurantsChurchill's
RestaurantsBritish-run tavern serving English draft beers, plus traditional & creative pub grub, in comfy digs.
Churchill's
RestaurantsLe Banh Cafe
RestaurantsVietnamese cafe serving sandwiches, spring rolls, boba, and smoothies.
Le Banh Cafe
RestaurantsTreylor Park - Pizza Party
RestaurantsCreative pizzas and other comfort eats served in a laid-back restaurant with a kids' menu, patio, and playground.
Treylor Park - Pizza Party
RestaurantsAlligator Soul Restaurant
RestaurantsOnce a basement grain warehouse, this intimate Southern eatery uses organic & local ingredients.
Alligator Soul Restaurant
RestaurantsBetty Bombers
RestaurantsNo-frills diner inside American Legion Post 135 serving classic American fare in a retro setting.
Betty Bombers
Restaurants1540 Room
RestaurantsStylish eatery offering Southern-infused global cuisine inside the historic DeSoto Hotel.
1540 Room
RestaurantsBella Napoli Italian Bistro
RestaurantsCozy spot for classic Italian cooking including pizza paired with wines in a traditional setting.
Bella Napoli Italian Bistro
RestaurantsCarrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsSpudnik
RestaurantsHip counter-serve joint with late hours, imaginative baked-potato bowls & craft beers in cozy digs.
Spudnik
RestaurantsUkiyo Savannah
RestaurantsElegant Japanese izakaya and ramen bar offering small plates and cocktails, plus vegetarian options.
Ukiyo Savannah
RestaurantsFire Street Food
RestaurantsColorful, contemporary counter-serve offering Thai plates, sushi, burgers, and more.
Fire Street Food
RestaurantsThe Smoking Egg Brunch Restaurant
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery featuring Southern dishes including grits and fried green tomatoes.
The Smoking Egg Brunch Restaurant
RestaurantsPizzeria Vittoria Napoletana
RestaurantsPizza joint featuring wood-fired pizzas, pies and other Italian eats, plus beer and wine.
Pizzeria Vittoria Napoletana
RestaurantsPacci Italian Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsRustic-chic kitchen in the Kimpton Brice Hotel offering locally sourced Italian fare, plus brunch.
Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsB. Matthew's Eatery
RestaurantsClassic & new American fare in an updated vintage space with wood floors and exposed brick walls.
B. Matthew's Eatery
RestaurantsStrange Bird Savannah
RestaurantsCasual eatery, initially a food truck, for burgers, tacos and seafood dishes, plus beer and wine.
Strange Bird Savannah
RestaurantsBull Street Taco
RestaurantsLaid-back taqueria for scratch-made Mexican eats, beer & spirits in a sunlit space with a patio.
Bull Street Taco
RestaurantsCollins Quarter at Forsyth
RestaurantsBreezy lunch spot offering weekend brunch & dinner, plus cocktails, outdoor dining & park views.
Collins Quarter at Forsyth
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