Guidebook for Savannah
Food Scene
Bistro 45
Requires Reservation
Dinner only- fabulous, a bit pricey, but worth it!
Less than 5 minutes walk from the studio, at the south end of Forsyth Park. Amazing coffee, homemade Chai and delicious baked goods and vegan breakfast and sandwiches.
180 locals recommend
The Sentient Bean
13 E Park AveLess than 5 minutes walk from the studio, at the south end of Forsyth Park. Amazing coffee, homemade Chai and delicious baked goods and vegan breakfast and sandwiches.
This hidden restaurant inside the American Legion Hall, also on Bull Street, within 5 minutes of the studio is great for a quick bite. The American Legion Bar has the cheapest drinks in town and you can take your drink to Betty's to have with dinner.
91 locals recommend
Betty Bombers
1108 Bull StThis hidden restaurant inside the American Legion Hall, also on Bull Street, within 5 minutes of the studio is great for a quick bite. The American Legion Bar has the cheapest drinks in town and you can take your drink to Betty's to have with dinner.
It's in an old "streamliner" right across from SCAD's Fashion Design Building. Great BBQ- my favorite in Savannah!
54 locals recommend
Sandfly BBQ at the Streamliner
1220 Barnard StIt's in an old "streamliner" right across from SCAD's Fashion Design Building. Great BBQ- my favorite in Savannah!
Fresh made, locally sourced food. Has outdoor and indoor seating. Best Tacos & Salads in town.
30 locals recommend
Kayak Kafé Broughton
1 E Broughton StFresh made, locally sourced food. Has outdoor and indoor seating. Best Tacos & Salads in town.
The Olde Pink House
23 Abercorn StA Southern Tradition!
They only serve lunch- family style and you have to arrive by 10 am to get in line for it. Closed on weekends- suggest not eating at least 8-12 hours prior to your visit. The food just keeps coming- best Fried Chicken. One of the iconic restaurants in Savannah.
157 locals recommend
Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
107 W Jones StThey only serve lunch- family style and you have to arrive by 10 am to get in line for it. Closed on weekends- suggest not eating at least 8-12 hours prior to your visit. The food just keeps coming- best Fried Chicken. One of the iconic restaurants in Savannah.
Inside the Andaz hotel, in City Market- this is a "farm to table" type restaurant. The menu changes depending on what is available to the amazing chef.
9 locals recommend
22 Square Restaurant & Bar
14 Barnard StInside the Andaz hotel, in City Market- this is a "farm to table" type restaurant. The menu changes depending on what is available to the amazing chef.
Drinks & Nightlife
Roof top bar, also at the south end of Forsyth Park, less than a 5 minute walk. Top Savannah restaurant, Local 1110 downstairs- dress code & reservations for dinner at a table.
The bar is where I like to eat when I go there- no reservation required!
41 locals recommend
The Perch
1110 Bull StRoof top bar, also at the south end of Forsyth Park, less than a 5 minute walk. Top Savannah restaurant, Local 1110 downstairs- dress code & reservations for dinner at a table.
The bar is where I like to eat when I go there- no reservation required!
Also has awesome food- one of the oldest bars in Georgia.
This is the "locals" favorite hangout.
146 locals recommend
Crystal Beer Parlor
301 W Jones StAlso has awesome food- one of the oldest bars in Georgia.
This is the "locals" favorite hangout.
Lovely French cuisine served in the bar at this local-loved bar.
Fabulous restaurant next door- you need a reservation and dress code for restaurant.
92 locals recommend
Circa 1875
48 Whitaker StLovely French cuisine served in the bar at this local-loved bar.
Fabulous restaurant next door- you need a reservation and dress code for restaurant.
This area has restaurants, shops, bars, and live music on Ellis Square.
168 locals recommend
City Market
219 W Bryan StThis area has restaurants, shops, bars, and live music on Ellis Square.
Parks & Nature
Awesome Live Oak lined park with tennis and basketball courts. Great for walking or jogging around.
Farmer's market every Saturday 9-1.
400 locals recommend
Forsyth Park
2 W Gaston StAwesome Live Oak lined park with tennis and basketball courts. Great for walking or jogging around.
Farmer's market every Saturday 9-1.
The Light house is one of the oldest still working in the U.S.
It's on the north end of Tybee island, called "north beach" and this is where the Locals go. If you want a more touristy area, head to the Pier.
115 locals recommend
Tybee Island Light Station And Museum
30 Meddin DrThe Light house is one of the oldest still working in the U.S.
It's on the north end of Tybee island, called "north beach" and this is where the Locals go. If you want a more touristy area, head to the Pier.
Arts & Culture
Amazing collection of art and interesting exhibits on the square.
118 locals recommend
Telfair Museums Jepson Center
207 W York StAmazing collection of art and interesting exhibits on the square.
Shopping
Unique items from local art work, jewelry and Savannah themed gifts- books, etc. Across the street is the Annex- a women's clothing store- known for casual, comfortable optionsl
21 locals recommend
One Fish Two Fish
401 Whitaker StUnique items from local art work, jewelry and Savannah themed gifts- books, etc. Across the street is the Annex- a women's clothing store- known for casual, comfortable optionsl
Sightseeing
This is the best way to get around the downtown and offers a quick history lesson of the most important sights to see. They allow you to get off & back on with a day pass.
94 locals recommend
Old Town Trolley
234 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdThis is the best way to get around the downtown and offers a quick history lesson of the most important sights to see. They allow you to get off & back on with a day pass.
They have so many options of tours and things to do- you need to stay a month!
14 locals recommend
Savannah Visitors Center
301 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdThey have so many options of tours and things to do- you need to stay a month!
Essentials
Upscale with pre-made gourmet foods to go. Wonderful selection of snacks, beer, wines and FOOD,
52 locals recommend
Parker's Urban Market
222 Drayton StUpscale with pre-made gourmet foods to go. Wonderful selection of snacks, beer, wines and FOOD,