Savannah: A Guide to Food and Drink Spots

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Savannah is filled with adorable coffee shops, restaurants serving delicious food and many rooftop bars! However, it can be overwhelming to try and choose which places to visit. So, I have listed my favorite places to get a coffee, have breakfast, lunch or dinner, and enjoy ice cream or other sweets! I have also listed some fun food tours that are a good way to taste a lot of different kinds of food from many different establishments!

For those that drink alcohol, Savannah has an open container policy so as long as you have your drink in a clear cup, you can walk around especially in the historic district. You will often see “to-go” listed at most establishments which is just a drink you can purchase to-go. You can also bring a drink into another establishment.

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Top Savannah Restaurants for Breakfast

1. Turbine Market and Cafe

Address: 400 W River St Savannah, GA 31401

This restaurant was just so cool. It’s in a really well designed market area and the food and service were excellent. I had the cinnamon crunch French toast was delicious. They have a full breakfast menu with a lot of great options in a very fun and unique setting. It is set right on River Street with a beautiful outdoor view.

2. Maple Street Biscuit Co

Address: 220 W Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401

Maple Street Biscuit Co is a cafe that sells biscuits, biscuit sandwiches and other coffee drinks. They had two different types of biscuits which I tried (both delicious!) and maple coffee. While I did not taste much maple flavor but it still tasted delicious.

Biscuits at Maple Street Biscuit Co, Savannah

Top Restaurants for Lunch or Dinner

1. Dottie’s Market

Address: 207 W Broughton, Savannah GA

Notes: Closed on Tuesdays

This is an adorable cafe that feels very homey and chic at the same time. Imagine a southern market that sells gift baskets, local honey, pastries, breakfast, lunch and dinner with old fashioned tables and chairs. I ordered the crispy chicken sandwich and the cashier told me I was in for a treat. You can dine-in or have take-away. Due to the humidity, I decided to dine in as the air-conditioning which felt amazing. The food arrived at my table quickly. It is the best sandwich I have ever tasted in my life. With a light and crispy batter, it was the best fried chicken I’ve ever had. The brioche roll was clearly homemade and just as delicious. Their own sweet tea was the perfect compliment. I may have to come back to try something else later in the trip!

2. Cha Bella

Address: 102 E. Broad Street, Savannah, GA

Cha Bella is a farm to table restaurant with a beautiful ambiance, whether you sit inside or outside on their patio. The food was fantastic. I had the shrimp risottto with cherry tomatoes and beans in a tarragon sauce. The beans added nice crunch and the tomatoes added nice acidity and bite to the creamy and flavorful risotto. The tarragon sauce was a lovely touch. I highly recommend this restaurant! Check out the outdoor patio – so cute!

Outdoor seating at Cha Bella, Savannah — Shrimp Risotto at Cha Bella, Savannah

3. Repeal 33

Address: 125 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401

This bar and restaurant was just really cool. Their happy hour menu had a ton of food options, extensive wine and cocktail list and cocktails! I sat at the bar and ordered a mocktail (delicious!) the crispy brussel sprouts and chicken wings. Both the brussel sprouts and chicken wings were delicious. I also just really loved the decor and atmosphere of the bar and restaurant as well.

Brussel Sprouts at Repeal 33 — Mocktail at Repeal 33, Savannah

4. The Cotton Exchange Tavern

Address: 201 E. River Street Savannah, GA 31401

This place was very busy when I went to have dinner but I was able to sit at the bar and receive full service. I ordered their crab chowder and the fish po boy. Both were absolutely delicious! The service was excellent as well. so I would highly recommend this place. It is a casual bar with great food.

Top Savannah Places for Sweets and/or Dessert

Leopold’s Ice Cream

Address: 212 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401

This ice cream shop has been around since 1919 and continues to be run by the same family. The ice cream is amazing with a ton of different flavors, including many vegan options!

2. Doki Doki Ice Creamery

Address: 143 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401

While everyone knows Leopold’s Ice Cream, they will hopefully soon hear about Doki Doki. Doki Doki is absolutely amazing and I think a serious contender for best ice cream in Savannah. It is rated 4.9 stars on Google. It not only sells ice cream but also gelato and mochi. I personally am not a mochi fan but the ice cream and gelato that I tried were fantastic. The decor was really fun too!

3. River Street Sweets

Address: 13 E River St, Savannah, GA 31401 (there are several locations around the city)

This place was heaven. Well known for their candied pralines, it has any kind of sweet you may be looking for. They do give samples so keep your eyes out for them! Yum!

4. Byrd’s Famous Cookies

Address: 213 W Saint Julian Street, Savannah, GA 31401

This location is within City Market and makes the most delicious tiny cookies you’ve ever had. They will let you try all of them. I think the original Scotch Oatmeal are the best! Of course, don’t forget to grab a bag to go for your family or friends back at home!

Rooftop Bars

Peregrin Rooftop Bar

Address: 256 E. Perry Street Savannah, GA 31401

I had read about this rooftop bar in many guides to Savannah and while I thought the view was nice and the food was delicious, I did not think it was the best rooftop bar view. This came later when I went to Top Deck on River Street later on in the day. However, this rooftop bar was very fancy and the menu matched the ambiance in terms of food quality and price. I had a small lunch of bruschetta which was delicious.

2 . Top Deck Bar

Address: 126 W. Bay Street Savannah, GA 31401 above the Cotton Sail Hotel lobby

As its name states, Top Deck has a rooftop bar. They have an indoor bar if you want to stay indoors in the air conditioning, but I decided to sit outside in the sun to check out the amazing view. Its view definitely supersedes Peregrin. I did not have any food so I can’t speak to that but the drink I had was delicious.

Food Tours

I hope you’ve enjoyed the above list of places to eat and drink in Savannah! If I’ve missed any delicious restaurants or other establishments at which to eat, please let me know! Next up, check out what activities to do while in Savannah here 5 day Travel Itinerary to Savannah!

All the best,

Alexis

Top Places to Eat and Drink in Savannah