The best restaurants in Savannah GA come in three kinds, and a good trip uses all of them. There are the destination dinners you book ahead: The Grey, in a restored Greyhound bus station, and The Olde Pink House, in a mansion from 1771. There’s the lunch you line up for: Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room, where strangers share big tables of fried chicken and Southern sides. And there are the casual places that fill the rest of the week: sandwich counters, barbecue, food trucks and seafood on the marsh. If you only have two dinners and a lunch, book one of the first two for dinner, line up at Mrs. Wilkes’ on a weekday, and spend the other night somewhere casual in Starland or on the squares.
This guide is for visitors who want to eat well without spending the trip in lines or on hold. The caveat that matters: Savannah’s restaurant scene changes quickly, and plenty of guides still send people to places that have closed, like Paula Deen’s The Lady & Sons, which shut on July 31, 2025. Every restaurant named here was confirmed as operating, and hours and booking rules were checked September 23, 2026 against official sources, mainly the restaurants’ own websites.
The Savannah Restaurant Shortlist
| Restaurant | Go for | Where | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grey | Modern Southern cooking, a special dinner or Sunday brunch | Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, west edge of downtown | Reserve through Resy or by phone; closed Mondays |
| The Olde Pink House | Classic Southern dishes in a Georgian mansion | Reynolds Square | Reservations strongly advised |
| Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room | A boardinghouse-style lunch at shared tables | West Jones Street | No reservations; weekday lunch only; cash or check |
| Vic’s on the River | Southern plates with a river view | A restored cotton warehouse above the river | Book for dinner |
| Sisters of the New South | Soul food: fried chicken, oxtails | Victory Heights, south of downtown | Casual |
| Zunzi’s | Sandwiches and plates mixing South African, Swiss, Italian and Dutch flavors | Drayton Street, downtown | Casual |
| Sandfly BBQ | Barbecue in an old Streamliner diner | South of downtown | Casual |
| The Wyld Dock Bar | Fish-shack seafood on the marsh | Livingston Avenue, southeast Savannah | Casual; you’ll need a car |
| Ukiyo Izakaya and Ramen Bar | Japanese small plates, ramen, whisky and sake | Starland | Casual |
| Starland Yard | Food trucks and a bar, good for groups and families | 2411 De Soto Avenue, Starland | Walk in |
| Leopold’s Ice Cream | Dessert, any time of year | 212 E. Broughton Street | Walk in; expect a line on warm nights |
How We Chose
This isn’t a ranking of the fanciest dining rooms. We picked restaurants that each do a different job well, in different parts of the city, so you can match a meal to a day of sightseeing. Every place named was confirmed as operating in September 2026 from its own website or current listings, and hours, booking rules and prices come from the restaurants themselves where they publish them. No restaurant paid to be included, and we don’t claim to have eaten at them; the verdicts here are about fit, format and practicalities, not about who makes the best biscuit. Restaurants change hours with the seasons, so check before you go, especially on Mondays and holidays.
What to Eat in Savannah
Savannah cooks in the Lowcountry tradition shared with the South Carolina coast: rice, shrimp, crab, oysters, okra, corn and pork, with deep roots in the cooking of West Africa. That influence isn’t decorative. Rice cultivation on the Georgia and Carolina coast was built on the knowledge and forced labor of enslaved Africans, and Gullah Geechee communities, including Pin Point just outside Savannah, kept those food traditions alive long after emancipation.
- Shrimp and grits. Once a fisherman’s breakfast, now on almost every menu in town, from diners to white-tablecloth rooms. Recipes vary a lot, from plain butter and shrimp to rich gravies with sausage or bacon.
- Fried chicken and the sides. The boardinghouse spread of fried chicken with collard greens, macaroni and cheese, black-eyed peas, okra and cornbread is what Mrs. Wilkes’ is famous for.
- Lowcountry boil. Shrimp, smoked sausage, corn and potatoes boiled together and poured out on a table. It’s more of a backyard and party dish than a restaurant order, but you’ll find versions around town.
- Oysters and crab. Local oysters, deviled crab and she-crab soup show up on seafood menus, and cooler months are the season for oyster roasts.
- Pralines and benne wafers. The candy shops on River Street make pralines, a sugar-and-pecan candy, and benne wafers are thin cookies made with sesame seeds, an ingredient that came from West Africa.
- Ice cream at Leopold’s. A Broughton Street institution; the lines on summer nights are part of the ritual.
- Sweet tea. Assume it’s sweet unless you ask otherwise.
A Savannah Menu Glossary
A few words on Savannah menus can puzzle first-time visitors. Here’s what they mean.
- Grits: coarsely ground corn cooked soft, served at breakfast and, with shrimp, at dinner.
- Red rice: rice cooked with tomatoes and often bacon or sausage, a Lowcountry staple with West African roots.
- Hoppin’ John: black-eyed peas and rice, eaten on New Year’s Day for luck.
- Collards and pot likker: slow-cooked greens, and the flavorful broth they leave behind.
- Lowcountry boil or Frogmore stew: shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes boiled together; the second name comes from a community in South Carolina.
- Deviled crab: seasoned crab meat baked in a shell or crust.
- She-crab soup: a creamy crab soup, traditionally made with crab roe.
- Hushpuppies: fried cornmeal fritters that come alongside fried seafood.
- Pimento cheese: cheddar, mayonnaise and pimentos, spread on crackers or sandwiches.
- Boiled peanuts: green peanuts boiled soft in salty water.
- Benne wafers: thin, crisp sesame cookies.
- Pralines: a soft candy of sugar, butter and pecans.
Where Savannah’s Food Comes From
Savannah’s cooking makes more sense once you know whose it is. Georgia’s founders initially banned slavery, but within two decades the ban was lifted, and the coast’s rice plantations were built on the labor and the agricultural knowledge of enslaved West Africans, many of them from rice-growing regions. Okra, benne (sesame), field peas and rice-centered one-pot dishes came into Lowcountry kitchens through the people who were forced to cook in them. After emancipation, Gullah Geechee communities along the coast kept those foodways alive, along with their language and crafts. The Pin Point Heritage Museum south of the city, open Thursday to Saturday, tells the story of one such community, which worked the oyster and crab trade on the marsh.
The second strand is the working waterfront. Shrimp, oysters and blue crab were everyday food here long before they were menu features. The third is the boardinghouse, where workers and travelers ate family-style at shared tables, the format Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room still follows. The newest layer, chefs reworking those traditions with local ingredients, is what The Grey is known for. A good food trip tastes all three.
The Big Three: The Grey, The Olde Pink House and Mrs. Wilkes’
These three get most of the attention, and they’re very different meals. Here’s how they compare on the details that decide which one fits your trip.
| The Grey | The Olde Pink House | Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setting | A restored Greyhound bus station | A Georgian mansion built in 1771, with the Planters Tavern downstairs | A dining room of shared tables in a historic house |
| Style | Modern Southern, led by chef Mashama Bailey | Classic Southern | Family-style Southern lunch, passed around the table |
| When | Dinner Tuesday-Saturday 5pm-10pm; Sunday brunch 11am-3pm and dinner 5pm-9pm; closed Mondays | Dinner nightly and lunch Tuesday-Saturday (confirm on its site) | Monday-Friday 11am-2pm; closed January 1 to mid-February |
| Booking | Resy or 912-662-5999 | Reserve ahead; call 912-232-4286 | No reservations; the line forms around 9:30am |
| Price | Special-occasion | Special-occasion | $35 ages 13 and up, $17.50 for 12 and under, tax included; cash or check only (ATM on site) |
| Best for | Food-focused travelers and a celebration dinner | First-timers who want the setting as much as the food | A once-in-a-trip lunch and a shared-table experience |
The Grey is the choice if the cooking matters most. It’s on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at the west edge of downtown, a short walk from City Market, and it’s closed on Mondays, which catches people out. Sunday brunch, from 11am to 3pm, is the easier way in if dinner is booked up.
The Olde Pink House is the choice if you want the Savannah setting: a pink stucco mansion on Reynolds Square with dining rooms upstairs and the tavern below. Book ahead for dinner, especially on weekends and in spring. Lunch, on the days it’s served, is the lower-pressure way to see the rooms.
Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room is the choice for a lunch you’ll talk about afterward. There’s no menu to study: you sit where you’re put, with whoever else is there, and the bowls come to you. Bring cash, arrive by about 9:30am for the 11am opening if you don’t want a long wait, and check the calendar, because it closes from January 1 to mid-February and on six holidays, including St. Patrick’s Day.
If you can only do one
Pick The Grey if food is the reason you travel, The Olde Pink House if it’s your first trip and you want the full Savannah setting, and Mrs. Wilkes’ if you’d rather spend a morning in line than an evening in a dining room. Families usually find Mrs. Wilkes’ the easiest of the three: children 12 and under pay $17.50, and a shared table is forgiving of fidgety kids. If your free night is a Monday, the choice makes itself, because The Grey is closed and Mrs. Wilkes’ serves lunch only, which leaves the Pink House for dinner.
The Best Restaurants in Savannah by Neighborhood
Where you eat should follow where you spend the day, not the other way around. If you’re still deciding what to see, start with our list of things to do in Savannah, then use this section to find food nearby.
River Street and Bay Street
The riverfront has the views and the crowds, and its menus are priced for both. Vic’s on the River, in a restored cotton warehouse overlooking the water, is the most polished sit-down option, and Rocks on the Roof is a rooftop bar for a drink above the river. Our honest verdict: the riverfront is great for a drink and a look, and fine for a meal, but a few blocks south you’ll usually get more for your money. River Street’s candy shops are the place for pralines.
City Market and the west side
City Market’s courtyard restaurants are casual, busy and built for visitors, which is fine for an easy lunch between museums. The more serious reason to head this way is The Grey, on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, a few minutes’ walk from the market.
The squares and Broughton Street
The middle of the district is where you’ll find The Olde Pink House on Reynolds Square, Zunzi’s sandwich counter on Drayton Street and Leopold’s on Broughton Street, which stays open until 9pm Sunday to Thursday and 10pm on Friday and Saturday. The Collins Quarter, Two Cracked Eggs and Savannah Seafood Shack are other names you’ll see around town for coffee, breakfast and casual seafood. Mrs. Wilkes’ is a little farther south, on West Jones Street.
Starland and the Victorian District
South of Forsyth Park, the eating gets more local and more varied. Starland Yard, at 2411 De Soto Avenue, is a bar with three built-in kitchens and rotating food trucks, open from 5pm Monday to Thursday and from noon Friday to Sunday. Ukiyo, a Japanese izakaya that opened in Starland in 2022, has ramen, small plates and a long list of whisky and sake. Common Thread is a neighborhood restaurant built around its ingredients, and Sandfly BBQ serves barbecue out of an old Streamliner diner. You can walk here from Forsyth Park, but a rideshare makes sense after dark.
Beyond downtown
Some of Savannah’s most satisfying meals need a car. Sisters of the New South, in Victory Heights, serves soul food like fried chicken and slow-cooked oxtails. The Wyld Dock Bar, at 2740 Livingston Avenue, does counter-service seafood on the water. For Tybee Island’s beach restaurants, plan them into a beach day rather than a special drive.
What to Eat Near the Main Sights
Use this table to line up a meal with the part of town you’ll already be in.
| If you’re sightseeing at | Eat nearby at |
|---|---|
| River Street and City Hall | Vic’s on the River, the River Street candy shops, and Rocks on the Roof for a drink |
| City Market, Telfair Square or Ships of the Sea | The Grey on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, or the City Market courtyard |
| Reynolds Square and the Owens-Thomas House | The Olde Pink House |
| Broughton Street shopping | Leopold’s Ice Cream |
| Chippewa Square | Zunzi’s on Drayton Street |
| Madison Square and Jones Street | Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room on West Jones Street (weekday lunch) |
| Forsyth Park | The Saturday farmers’ market, then Starland Yard, Ukiyo and Sandfly BBQ to the south |
| A drive south or east of downtown | Sisters of the New South, The Wyld Dock Bar |
Savannah Restaurants for Every Kind of Meal
| If you want | Start with | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| A first-timer’s plan | The Grey or The Olde Pink House for dinner, Mrs. Wilkes’ for lunch, Leopold’s for dessert | Book the dinner when you book your room |
| Southern and Lowcountry cooking | The Grey, The Olde Pink House, Mrs. Wilkes’, Sisters of the New South | Order the sides; they’re half the point |
| Seafood and oysters | The Wyld Dock Bar, Savannah Seafood Shack, The Chive Sea Bar & Lounge, Vic’s on the River | Oyster roasts happen in the cooler months |
| A romantic dinner | The Olde Pink House or The Grey | Book well ahead for weekend evenings |
| River views and rooftops | Vic’s on the River, Rocks on the Roof | Go at sunset for the drink, then walk inland to eat |
| Breakfast and brunch | The Grey’s Sunday brunch, The Collins Quarter, Two Cracked Eggs | Sunday brunch fills fast; go early or book |
| Coffee and pastries | The Collins Quarter; the Saturday Forsyth Farmers’ Market | The market runs 9am to 1pm, rain or shine |
| Cheap eats | Zunzi’s, Sandfly BBQ, Starland Yard’s food trucks | Take a Zunzi’s order to a bench in the nearest square |
| Families with kids | Starland Yard, Sandfly BBQ, Leopold’s | Starland Yard’s variety settles arguments |
| Japanese food | Ukiyo Izakaya and Ramen Bar | Pair it with an evening in Starland |
A Food Lover’s Day in Savannah
If eating is the point of your trip, build one day around it. Both versions below use the hours the restaurants publish, so they work as written on the right day of the week.
A weekday version
- 9:30am: Join the line at Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room on West Jones Street, with cash in your pocket. The doors open at 11am.
- 11am to 12:30pm: Lunch at the shared tables. Pace yourself, because the bowls keep coming.
- 1pm: Walk it off south to Forsyth Park and back up through the squares.
- 3pm: A cone at Leopold’s on Broughton Street, which opens at noon most days.
- Evening: Dinner at The Grey (Tuesday to Friday; it’s closed on Mondays) or The Olde Pink House, booked ahead.
A Saturday version
- 9am: The Forsyth Farmers’ Market at the south end of Forsyth Park, open until 1pm, rain or shine.
- Noon: A picnic in the park, or lunch at Starland Yard, which opens at noon on Saturdays.
- 2pm: A museum for the hottest hours. The Telfair’s three sites are open on Saturdays until 5pm.
- 5pm: A drink on a rooftop or by the river.
- 7pm: Dinner at The Grey, which serves until 10pm on Saturdays, or a casual night of ramen at Ukiyo in Starland.
- Late: Leopold’s stays open until 10pm on Saturdays.
Dietary Needs and Dining With Kids
Vegetarian and vegan
Southern cooking is harder on vegetarians than its vegetable-heavy menus suggest, because many traditional sides, especially collard greens and beans, are often cooked with pork, and some are finished with meat stock. Always ask, even when a dish sounds meat-free. Vegans face a second hurdle: butter and cheese in grits, cornbread and vegetable sides. Broad-menu places and food-truck lots like Starland Yard make mixed groups easier, and the Saturday Forsyth Farmers’ Market is good for picnic supplies.
Gluten-free
Grits are made from corn, which helps, but breading, flour-thickened gravies and shared fryers are where the risk sits in Southern and seafood kitchens. Mention it when you book, then again when you order. A restaurant that can tell you exactly what shares a fryer is one that takes the question seriously.
Shellfish allergies
Seafood is everywhere here, and boils, fried platters and gravies can share pots and oil. Ask before you order anything fried, even if it isn’t seafood.
Dining with kids
Savannah is an easy city to eat in with children if you keep dinners early and casual. Starland Yard’s mix of food trucks lets everyone choose, Mrs. Wilkes’ charges $17.50 for children 12 and under, and Leopold’s is the reward that gets a family through an afternoon of walking. At the big-name dinner rooms, a 5pm table suits kids far better than an 8pm one.
How to Book a Table in Savannah
Most Savannah restaurants don’t need planning. The few that do need it more than visitors expect, and the rules differ from place to place.
- Book weekend dinners at the big names when you book your room. Friday and Saturday nights in spring, around St. Patrick’s Day and during festival weeks are the hardest tables to get.
- The Grey takes reservations through Resy or by phone (912-662-5999), and it’s closed on Mondays, so don’t plan a Monday special dinner there.
- The Olde Pink House strongly recommends reservations. Its private-dining office handles groups.
- Mrs. Wilkes’ can’t be booked. Line up early, bring cash or a check, and remember it’s weekday lunch only.
- Casual places are walk-in. Expect waits at peak times, especially at 7pm on a Saturday.
- Drinks on the move are legal downtown, within limits. In the to-go zone, from the river south to Jones Street, adults 21 and over can carry one drink in a paper, plastic or aluminum cup of 16 ounces or less. No glass, cans or bottles, and Forsyth Park is outside the zone.
When Savannah Eats: Timing Tips
- Lunch generally runs from late morning to mid-afternoon. Mrs. Wilkes’ serves from 11am to 2pm on weekdays.
- Dinner at the big names starts around 5pm, and the earliest and latest seatings are usually the easiest to get.
- Sunday is brunch day. The Grey’s runs from 11am to 3pm.
- Monday is the day to double-check. The Grey is closed, and so are several museums, so it’s a good day for casual places.
- Summer changes the rhythm. A long, air-conditioned lunch from noon to 2pm is the smartest way to spend the hottest part of the day, with dinner after the heat breaks.
- St. Patrick’s Day is its own universe: Mrs. Wilkes’ closes, downtown is packed from the morning, and walk-in dining gets hard. Book, or eat early.
- Late night is thinner than the bar scene suggests. Starland Yard serves until 10pm most nights (9pm on Sundays), and Leopold’s until 9pm or 10pm.
Eating Well in Savannah on a Budget
Savannah’s best meals aren’t all expensive, and a few habits stretch a food budget a long way.
- Make lunch the big meal. Mrs. Wilkes’ charges one fixed price for the whole family-style spread, and lunch at The Olde Pink House is a lower-pressure way to see the mansion than a weekend dinner.
- Use the market. The Forsyth Farmers’ Market on Saturdays covers a picnic, and it accepts and doubles SNAP/EBT benefits.
- Eat casual in Starland. Food trucks and counters cost a fraction of the destination dinners.
- Try brunch instead of dinner. The Grey’s Sunday brunch gets you the same kitchen at a different time of day.
- Budget for tax and tip. Savannah’s 7 percent sales tax is added to the bill, and tipping around 18 to 20 percent for table service is the norm in the U.S.
- Skip the riverfront markup. Have one drink with the view, then eat inland.
Tourist Traps and Honest Verdicts
- Eating every meal on River Street. You’ll pay for the view and miss most of the city’s cooking. Have a drink on the river, then walk inland to eat.
- Following an old list to The Lady & Sons. It closed on July 31, 2025. If a guide still recommends it, treat the rest of that guide with caution.
- Showing up at Mrs. Wilkes’ at noon. You may still get in, but the line will be long. Get there by 9:30am, or accept the wait as part of it.
- Planning a Monday feast. The Grey is closed on Mondays, and Mrs. Wilkes’ is closed on weekends, so check the day before building an evening around a restaurant.
- Driving to dinner downtown on a Saturday. Parking near the restaurants is tight. City garages charge a flat $5 on weekends, and walking or the free DOT shuttle beats circling.
- Skipping the casual places. A sandwich from Zunzi’s or a plate from a Starland food truck is as much Savannah as a white-tablecloth dinner, and a lot cheaper.
Drinks, Bars and the To-Go Cup
Savannah’s drinking culture is part of its dining culture, and the to-go cup is the reason. Inside the downtown zone, which runs from the river south to Jones Street, adults 21 and over can walk between bars and restaurants with one drink in a paper, plastic or aluminum cup of 16 ounces or less. Ask the bartender for a to-go cup when you leave. Glass, cans and bottles aren’t allowed on the street, and Forsyth Park and Monterey Square sit outside the zone.
For a drink with a setting, the riverfront rooftops are the obvious choice around sunset, and the Planters Tavern below The Olde Pink House is the historic one. The American Prohibition Museum in City Market sells a museum-plus-drink ticket from $29.92, and Plant Riverside’s District Live stage hosts ticketed concerts. For something more local, Starland Yard’s central bar anchors its food trucks. Just don’t treat the to-go cup as permission for everything: the one-drink limit, the cup size and the zone boundary are all city law.
What’s New and What’s Gone: 2025 and 2026
Savannah’s dining map keeps moving, which is why dates matter on any restaurant guide. The biggest closure was The Lady & Sons, Paula Deen’s restaurant, which shut on July 31, 2025. On the opening side, reporting from January 2026 listed several restaurants slated for this year: Marbled & Fin, a steakhouse from the team behind Husk, planned for spring 2026 in a new building at 520 E. Oglethorpe Avenue; Lester’s, a seafood restaurant at The Douglas Hotel; and La Vetta from Southern Cross Hospitality, the group behind The Collins Quarter and Ukiyo. Openings slip, so check that any new restaurant is actually serving before you plan a night around it.
Food Markets and Casual Food Stops
The Forsyth Farmers’ Market fills the south end of Forsyth Park every Saturday from 9am to 1pm, year-round and rain or shine, near Bull Street and Park Avenue. It accepts and doubles SNAP/EBT benefits, and it’s the easiest place in town to build a picnic for the park. Starland Yard works as an informal food hall, with rotating trucks around a central bar, and it’s open every day. For dessert, Leopold’s on Broughton Street is the classic stop.
Once you know where you’ll eat, it helps to build your days around it. Our Savannah itineraries fit meals into one- to five-day plans, and the guide to where to stay in Savannah shows which neighborhoods put the restaurants you care about within walking distance.
Savannah Restaurants FAQ
What food is Savannah known for?
Lowcountry and Southern cooking: shrimp and grits, fried chicken with collards and macaroni and cheese, Lowcountry boil, local oysters and deviled crab, plus pralines and benne wafers from the candy shops on River Street. Leopold’s Ice Cream on Broughton Street is the city’s best-known dessert stop. Many of these dishes trace back to West African and Gullah Geechee cooking traditions.
Do you need reservations for The Grey?
Yes, for dinner, especially on weekends. The Grey takes reservations through Resy or by phone at 912-662-5999. It serves dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm to 10pm, Sunday brunch from 11am to 3pm and Sunday dinner from 5pm to 9pm, and it’s closed on Mondays. Brunch is often the easier table to get.
How early should you line up at Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room?
The line starts forming around 9:30am for the 11am opening, and lunch runs until 2pm, Monday to Friday. It’s $35 for ages 13 and up and $17.50 for children 12 and under, tax included, cash or check only, with an ATM on site. It closes from January 1 to mid-February.
Is The Lady & Sons still open in Savannah?
No. Paula Deen’s The Lady & Sons closed on July 31, 2025, though many older guides and maps still list it. For a similar Southern spread, Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room serves family-style lunches on weekdays, and The Olde Pink House and The Grey offer Southern cooking at dinner.
Are the restaurants on River Street worth it?
For a drink with a view, yes. For most meals, you’ll do better a few blocks inland, where prices aren’t set by the river view. Vic’s on the River is the riverfront’s most polished sit-down option if you want dinner with the water in sight, and Rocks on the Roof is a rooftop bar for sunset.
Where can you get cheap eats in Savannah?
Zunzi’s on Drayton Street is a casual counter mixing South African and European flavors, Sandfly BBQ serves barbecue out of an old Streamliner diner, and Starland Yard’s rotating food trucks cover everything from tacos to pizza. The Saturday Forsyth Farmers’ Market is good for picnic supplies, and a cone from Leopold’s is an affordable treat.
Where should you eat near Forsyth Park?
On Saturdays, the Forsyth Farmers’ Market at the park’s south end (9am to 1pm) is the easiest meal. A short walk south, Starland Yard’s food trucks open at 5pm on weekdays and at noon from Friday to Sunday, and Ukiyo serves ramen and Japanese small plates. Mrs. Wilkes’ on West Jones Street is a few blocks north for a weekday lunch.
Related Savannah Guides
- Things to Do in Savannah, GA: the sights to plan your meals around.
- Savannah Itineraries: one- to five-day plans with meals built in.
- Where to Stay in Savannah: pick a base close to the restaurants you want.
- Savannah Travel Guide and Trip Planning: costs, parking and what to book ahead.
- Savannah Attractions and Landmarks: the sights to pair with your meals, with hours and prices
Sources and How We Checked
We checked this guide on September 23, 2026. It’s compiled from the restaurants’ own websites and current listings and from the agencies and news reports below, not from other restaurant rankings, and it doesn’t claim first-hand meals. The operating status of every named restaurant was confirmed in September 2026; hours are printed only where the restaurant publishes them.
- Restaurants: The Grey, The Olde Pink House, Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room, Leopold’s Ice Cream, Starland Yard
- Markets: Forsyth Farmers’ Market
- City of Savannah: City Code on to-go cups, parking garages
- Coastal Heritage Society: Pin Point Heritage Museum
- News reports: CBS News on The Lady & Sons closing, Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 2026 openings
Savannah Tourism Guide is an independent publication. We are not affiliated with Visit Savannah, the City of Savannah or any restaurant or attraction listed here, and no one paid to be included.
Photo Credits
- The Olde Pink House: photo by NewTestLeper79, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Shrimp and grits: photo by City Foodsters, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
- Former Atlantic Greyhound Bus Terminal (The Grey): photo by Jud McCranie, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Leopold's Ice Cream: photo by Pokemonprime, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
- City Market street clock: photo by Michael Rivera, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Seafood boil: photo by Wheeler Cowperthwaite, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)