The Best Savannah Restaurants You Must Eat At

The Collins Quarter

When you eat at The Collins Quarter, you eat with your eyes. Everything is beautiful from the chic and stylish decor complimented with fresh flowers on the tables, to the artsy plated food presented on your plate.

The biggest downfall of The Collins Quarter is deciding what to order. Their menu choices are so enticing your head hurts trying to narrow down the selection! I suggest trying EVERYTHING!

I also highly recommend a reservation. There is always a line out the door and a long wait. However, if you do not make reservations, let me assure you it is worth the wait! 

If you are coming for brunch, you can never go wrong with the French Toast, Upstream Supreme, or the Eggs Benedict. Make sure you try one of their fancy signature Espressos!!! This is definitely an opportunity to indulge. 

For dinner, you can never go wrong with the scallops, salad, or the fish specials. The Hot Chicken was pretty fantastic if it still is on the menu.... 

And don't skip dessert!!! Dessert at Collin's Quarter is always special, so if it is questionable if you will have room for dessert, just order it first... because why not?

Address: 151 Bull Street (corner of Oglethorpe), Savannah, GA 31401, Second Location Now Open at Forsyth Park

Cotton & Rye

One of the best Savannah Restaurants is a little jewel called Cotton & Rye. Once home to a bank, its building maintains some of its original industrial look and adds in a stylish, modern, open airy feel.

Almost everything is made from scratch with high quality ingredients such as their breads, dressings, sausages, pickles, and bacon.

The menu is Southern inspired and changes periodically. On it you will find things like shrimp and grits, Carolina trout, award winning crispy chicken wings (a definite must) and juicy cheeseburgers.

If you like whiskey, then you are in for a special treat. They have a great selection of whiskeys and an incredible craft cocktail menu. Save room for dessert because their house-made desserts are fantastic also!

Address: 1801 Habersham St., Savannah, GA 31401

Crystal Beer Parlor

Let me start with, "What took me so long to eat here?" Seriously... Most of the reviews for The Crystal Beer Parlor talk about how fantastic their burgers are. While I can appreciate a fantastic burger, it isn't on my top list to eat when traveling when there are so many other unique dishes I want to try. Therefore, I had been dragging my feet for a visit. 

BIG MISTAKE! I cannot begin to tell you how much I have fallen in love with the Crystal Beer Parlor. It was not at all what I expected.  

It is the oldest restaurant and bar in Savannah and walking inside is like going back in time. The restaurant has maintained its historic look by preserving most of its original interior and decor.  

Its beautiful wood paneled vintage bar is full stocked with an extensive selection of beer to include rare and hard to find selections. The craft cocktails are fantastic; I love their painkillers and bloody Marys.

The servers know their menu. They are ready to make suggestions and are very informative to any questions you might ask. And suggestions you want... because there are so many good choices to choose from!!!! 

The blue crab dip is creamy, rich, decadent Savannah classic is big enough to share. 

The Greek salad is fantastic. You can order it as a side salad. The dressing is incredible. They sell the mix to make at home if you fall in love with it. 

The fried flounder Reuben is so tasty. It is my new favorite fish sandwich. It is perfectly fried on authentic fresh rye bread with coleslaw, thousand island, and Swiss cheese. It is a huge sandwich and goes perfect with their tasty homemade onion rings. 

The country fried steak is a special, but if it is a special when you dine there, get it!!! They make it just like Texas! The batter is perfectly crispy and flavorful. The meat is tender and juicy. The gravy is rich and creamy. It all ties together with thick, buttery mashed potatoes.

And with all the rave about the burgers... I had to try the burgers. YES! They were worth all the rave. The burgers are huge, flavorful, and juicy. I could barely finish half. You can choose your favorite toppings and have your burger just the way you like it.

But wait!!! Save room for dessert!! The fried pound cake is out of this world!!!

Some other suggestions: The large pretzel, Crystal chili, pastrami Reuben, duck wings (if they have them), Crystal shrimp salad, Savannah red rice, and fried flounder.  

Address: 301 W Jones St, Savannah, GA 31401 

The Olde Pink House

The Olde Pink House is a MUST-EAT Savannah Restaurant. The moment you walk in, you will be seduced by the beautiful Old-World Southern Decor, in this 18th Century Historic Mansion. It is a lovely setting for date nights and special occasions.

Food at the Olde Pink House is authentic Southern cuisine with a gourmet twist. With choices such as fried tempura battered lobster to oysters on a half shell with a watermelon relish, your taste buds are going to be pleased. The house made corn bread biscuits are so soft and light, they practically melt in your mouth.

If you are a Bloody Mary lover, you must try Olde Pink House's Bloody Mary. They are fantastic. However, all of their cocktails are excellent. They make their own Bourbon and are famous for their house-made Madeira wine.

What to order? That really is a good question. Everything is cooked so perfectly. The Crispy Scored Flounder is a must. If you are really hungry, the Bone-In Ribeye Cowboy is quite a steak! The crab cakes are full of huge lumps of crab meat.... But really , everything is delicious.

However, it is imperative to include some of their sides. Their simple side dishes masterly represent traditional Southern comfort foods. My favorites are the butter beans, sweet potatoes, and their award winning creamy stone grits.

Desserts do not disappoint either! The homemade ice cream or key lime pie are heavenly!

Address: 23 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401 

Vic's on the River

For a romantic dinner, try Vic's On the River. Placed in an old cotton warehouse on the Historic River Street, Vic's overlooks the water for a beautiful setting. The high ceilings, hanging chandeliers, large windows, and white table cloths offer an elegant, classy atmosphere. 

The menu focuses on Southern cuisine and fresh local seafood and the food is incredible.   

You must try the She-Crab soup! It is possibly the best you will ever have with the perfect balance of flavor, cream, and large clumps of fresh crab meat. The French Onion soup is also perfection.  

For an entrée, I suggest the scallops. They are large, sweet, and served over a delicious risotto.

If you wanting a true taste of the South, you might want to try the fried chicken. The skin is crispy and the chicken is moist.  

Other suggestions: Reisling Poached Pear Salad, Chargrilled Octopus, Shrimp and Grits, and Braised Short Ribs.  

Address: 26 E Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401 

Alligator Soul

Hidden on a side street of the historic district of Savannah, in what was once a basement for a grain warehouse, is a brilliant little restaurant called Alligator Soul. You would almost miss it, if it wasn't for their sign dangling above their street level stairs indicating there is a restaurant below.

Inside, you will find stunning brick archways, a beautiful wooden bar, and tables covered in white linen. It is the perfect setting for a perfect meal.

Dinner is as special as the setting. Their seasonal menus feature handmade dishes prepared with local and regional ingredients with an emphasis of humanely treated animals. In addition, they offer a variety of exotic meats such as elk, antelope, kangaroo, and of-course, alligator.

Alligator Soul house-smokes their own meats. Anything with their house-smoked tasso ham is AMAZING! In particular, the Drunken Mussels (seasoned with tasso ham) are the BEST mussels I have ever had.

Alligator Soul is all about experience. Each dish is thought-out from how it will be presented, to how each layer of ingredient will marry together to create a full wonderment of flavor.

They also take pride in their house made desserts. We enjoyed the tempura battered banana beignets with candied pecans and caramel buttered ice cream.

Menu changes seasonal. However, any of their house-made meats, oysters, mussels, steak, or boat fish make excellent choices.

Address: 114 Barnard St Savannah, GA 31401 

Local 11ten Food|Wine

Situated one block from Forsyth Park is a restored bank that now houses a candle-lit, contemporary farm to table restaurant. Local 11 Ten uses fresh, seasonal, local ingredients to create elegant, gourmet dishes with a modern-day Southern twist!

It is the perfect place for that cute little black dress and red-pumps that you have been waiting to wear on date night. 

The cocktails are fun, the food is incredible. We enjoyed the beautifully plated mussels, scallops, and salmon. 

The menu changes seasonally. Steak, scallops, and mussels are usually featured on the menu and you can't go wrong with either selection. 

Address: 1110 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401 

Noble Fare Restaurant

You might just miss it! Tucked away, on a corner block, in an old row house, in the historic district is one of the best places in Savannah. You walk in to a quaint, elegant dining room with high black painted ceilings, large hanging crystal chandeliers, thick, long luscious draperies framing the windows, and white linens, candles, and flowers decorating the tables.

Noble Fare is the perfect spot for a romantic evening or special occasion.

Start with one of their fancy cocktails. Our favorite was the Smokey Old Fashioned, but the Dirty Martini was pretty good as well.

Don't skip out on a salad for a starter. Their salads are INCREDIBLE! The Baby Wedge Salad sounds simple, however their homemade buttermilk dressing really is amazing. The Grilled Romaine Salad offers a delicious combination of charred lettuce, homemade dressing, prosciutto.

The French inspired dinner menu is FANTASTIC! You won't be disappointed with any of your selections. However, our favorite was definitely the diver scallops. They were plated beautiful and cooked to perfection served with couscous and a balsamic gastrique.

We also enjoyed the Duck Duck- No Goose served with risotto and wilted spinach, and NY Strip Tease served with truffle whipped potatoes, veal glaze and a red wine gastrique. Both of which were excellent.

Address: 321 Jefferson St, Savannah, GA 31401

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant 

Who knew you could find AMAZING, AUTHENTIC Cuban food in the South? Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant just became one of my very favorite of favorite finds! 

First let's talk about the house made margaritas. Rancho Alegre says it is a family recipe. I don't know what they put in it, but it is definitely one of the best margaritas I have ever had. However, beware. They are sneaky strong. 

We also enjoyed their mojito. It was fresh and sweet. It went perfect paired with our food. 

All of the food is delicious. It is hard to narrow down in one sitting. 

For your first visit, maybe try the Ropa Veja and the Baby Churrasco. You can't go wrong with either beef dish. They are so flavorful and delicious. The Creole sauce in the Ropa Veja is exceptional. 

For dessert, we like the Banana Dream. It is a pastry roll made with sweet plantains, cinnamon and queso fresco. It is deep-fried and served with ice cream, guava syrup and sweet condensed milk. YUM! 

Address: 402 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401 

Leopold's Ice Cream Parlour

Leopold's Ice Cream Parlour is a best Savannah restaurant for their incredible gourmet ice cream! 

There is ALWAYS a line out the door and down the street whether it is 100 degrees outside or 30 degrees.... people just can't get enough of this place. Why? Because it is devilishly good.

All ice cream is homemade with flavors such as Lemon Custard, Banana, Pistachio, Rum Bisque (a personal favorite), and the Savannah Socialite made with Milk and dark chocolate ice creams bursting with roasted Georgia pecans and swirled with bourbon-infused caramel. How wicked good does that sound?

Leopold's is also a popular stop among the celebrities. You never know who you might run into such as Jennifer Lopez, Tom Cruise, or Anthony Hopkins.

Their Soda Fountain Menu features traditional favorites such as banana splits, sundaes, homemade ice-cream sandwiches, and Old-Fashioned Hand Crafted Fountain Sodas (I do love a good Cherry Smash!)

Leopold's sandwiches and salads are made fresh. Try the Shrimp Salad, Pimento Cheese Sandwich, or the Cream Cheese and Olives Sandwich... you can't go wrong.

Address: 212 E. Broughton St, Savannah, GA  

The Little Crown by Pie Society

The Little Crown by Pie Society is an incredible authentic British bakery focusing on handmade meat pies, quiches, pasties, and desserts.

Seating is very limited, so you may want to take your order to go. However, they have fantastic tiny little bar with craft cocktails you can drink while you wait or order to sip on for a stroll around the market.  

For something savory, try the blue cheese and beef pasty! You won't be disappointed. The pastry is light and flaky. The filling is hearty and flavorful. The combination is DELICIOUS!  

For something sweet, try the Banoffee Pie made with bananas, toffee, and cream or the coconut cream pie made with cream and coconut.  

Other suggestions include chicken pot pie, sausage roll, or the bacon Lorraine quiche. 

They do ship! Therefore, if you cannot make it to Savannah, but want to order one of their specialties, you can order online and have their delectable pastries shipped to your home! 

Address: 19 Jefferson St, Savannah, GA 31401