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Pecans, grown in Georgia, find themselves in a variety of main dishes, especially in desserts. If you have room, try a slice of pecan pie, or drop by one of the candy shops on River Street for some sugared or glazed pecans.
In the south, the phrase “iced tea” means “sweet tea” pre-sweetened with sugar. Restaurants take pride in the quality of their sweet tea; however, for a person unaccustomed to the taste, sweet tea may seem at first, too sweet. While in Savannah, try a glass. Most restaurants offer both and will clarify whether you prefer sweet or un-sweet tea.
A Taste of the South
Most Savannah restaurants express at least some southern influence in the dishes offered. A few establishments commit to providing patrons with a true southern dining experience. The Lady and Sons offers southern food for lunch or dinner on a full buffet or from a menu. People line up daily for the home-style southern food and family style dining at Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room.
Places with a Past
While many of Savannah's establishments operate in historic buildings, some have particularly interesting pastas, which makes the experience all the more memorable. The famous Pirates' House was once an Inn that hosted seamen from ships docked at the nearby River Street port. Fifteen unique dining rooms preserve the old port tavern atmosphere. The Boar's Head Tavern & Grill, is the oldest restaurant on River Street, established in 1962 when the city began giving a facelift to the old cotton warehouses along the river. The Moon River Brewing Company, Savannah's only microbrewery, operates in what was once the City Hotel, which operated until the end of the Civil War. The Olde Pink House Restaurant, a romantic Savannah favorite on Reynolds Square, is located in a mansion, circa 1796, which served as the headquarters for General York, after General Sherman and Union troops took the city.
Great Views
Any coastal town guarantees restaurants offering pleasant views, and Savannah is no different. The variety of waterfront views makes Savannah special. Establishments along River Street provide views of the Savannah River. Here you can watch the huge ships and barges pass by on their way to Savannah's international port. Savannah allows restaurants to sell alcoholic drinks in plastic cups that patrons may take with them. River Street is a perfect place to grab a drink or an ice cream cone and sit to watch the activity on the water. If you want to get even closer to the river while you dine, the Savannah River Queen offers lunch and dinner cruises in addition to tours.
The Tybee Island area offers restaurants with views of the expansive salt marshes and rivers that wind through them. The Crab Shack, a dockside restaurant and bar, sits on Chimney Creek. Every table on the deck or the screened porch gets a great view of the marsh. On Tybee Island beach, The Dolphin Reef Oceanfront Restaurant at the Ocean Plaza Beach Resort and the North Beach Grill, near the Tybee Island Lighthouse, provide excellent beach and ocean views.
Ethnic Flair
Dining in Savannah is not limited to southern cooking and seafood dishes, though you may find that most restaurants offer fresh seafood. For something a little different, browse the restaurants on Broughton Street. The area is home to traditional Italian fare at II Pasticcio, and Japanese food and sushi at Sakura. Also on Broughton Street is the Casbah Morroccan Restaurant, offering authentic Mediterranean food and belly dancing entertainment nightly.
Olympia on River Street serves Greek cuisine. A local favorite Italian restaurant, Garibaldi's, offers nightly specials in a Victorian-style dining room. Jalapeno's Mexican Restaurant in the Southside area is only a short drive from the historic district, and well worth it for those in the mood for Mexican food.
Relatively new to Savannah, the Sapphire Grill developed quickly into a local favorite. For an interesting, casual atmosphere and superb pizza, drop by Vinnie Van Go Go's in City Market. Sit outside on the patio and watch the passers by as they roam through City Market, once the heart of commerce in Savannah. The Café at City Market offers a more upscale dining experience, and has patio seating as well.
Bars, Pubs, and Taverns
Most bars in Savannah serve meals as well, and many serve food well into the evening hours for revelers with an appetite. Bernie's on River Street offers, among other things, seafood, and serves its signature Blood Mary drinks in mason jars topped with pickled okra. Kevin Barry's, a large Irish pub on River Street, has a full menu and serves food into the wee hours. Live Irish music plays downstairs, and upstairs is a cigar bar. A sign at the Warehouse Bar and Grill boasts the coldest, cheapest beer in town. The Warehouse has a large bar and pool tables and opens up onto River Street.
Truly, the only way to get a taste of all that Savannah has to offer, you must either stay for a few days, or be sure to return soon for more.
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