| Restaurant Reviews Updated 02/20/2010 Below are reviews of some of my favorite restaurants in the Historic District of old Savannah, Tybee Island and Midtown Savannah. My recommendations are based on actual visits, details from guests on my tours and unbiased reviews in the local press. To the right is the line for Paula Deen's Lady & Sons at 9AM - ouch!! Check the line right now with the Paula Deen Web Cam Email me at exploresavannah@gmail.com |
Historic District
The Olde Pink House is one of the most romantic restaurants in south.
Serving traditional southern fare but with a touch of elegance and
sophistication. Service is outstanding. No web site. 912-232-4286
I'm the good looking fellow in the photo above.
Il Pasticcio is located on the corner of Bull and Broughton Streets. On
Wine Spectators List of Excellence. Now Serving Lunch!! Th-F-S
(912) 231-8888 www.ilpasticciosavannah.com
Vic's On The River great views of the river with good food. "Vic" is Dr.
Victor Irving, the most interesting urologist you will ever meet. Piano Bar too.
17 East River Street www.vicsontheriver.com (912) 721-1000
The Gryphon Tea Room on the south side of Madison Square has
gotten rave reviews from "brunchers and lunchers" on my tours. Owned by
SCAD, they serve more than tea & scones. Located in the beautiful Scottish
Rite Temple on Madison Square. Always closed for dinner and on Sundays.
Vinnie Van Go Go's is at the Franklin Square end of City Market and is
known for great pizza as well as people watching. Open late. CASH ONLY.
www.vinnievangogo.com/
Soho South Cafe is a great place for lunch in the heart of the historic
district. I really like the crabcake sandwich. Nice looking quiche too. Bull
Street at Liberty. www.sohosouthcafe.com
Noble Fare is truly a special occasion restaurant that will impress. A
husband and wife team that is unbeatable in Savannah for the food and
service. Reservations are a must. www.noblefare.com
Gallery Espresso on Chippewa Square is known as Savannah's "oldest
and most award winning coffee house". I can attest to a great espresso.
Great place to take a break. Located in the middle of the historic district on
Chippewa Square. www.galleryespresso.com
Express Cafe & Bakery is a great spot for breakfast or lunch right
off City Market. Friendly faces and pretty decor with fresh baked breads
and sweets. Sticky buns anyone? Kids menu available. Love it Love it Love it.
39 Barnard St. www.expresscafeandbakery.com
Smooth at 143 Bull Street is an internet cafe offering Savannah's
premier smoothies and coffees. I love the ice coffee. The big hot pretzels
are a nice touch. Be sure to say hello to Susan. www.smoothonbull.com
DeSoto Hilton has a very nice Southern Buffet Lunch for $12 with no
lines. Tell Ella I said hello.
Papillote "French cuisine to-go" is something different and smells
delicious. A bit of Paris in Savannah to be enjoyed in a nearby square. Closed
Mondays. 218 W. Broughton Street (912) 232-1881.
www.papillote-savannah.com
J.Christopher's is a great diner near the Cathedral at the corner of
Abercorn and Liberty. Very good breakfast, lunch and brunch 7 days a week
from 7AM until 2PM. (912) 236-7497 www.jchristopers.com
Tybee Island
The Sundae Cafe My neighbor owns a house on Tybee and raves about
this place. Great food with good prices. Check it out and let me know what your
think. www.sundaecafeattybee.com
AJ's and Stingrays on 16th St. offer some tasty fried seafood.
http://www.stingraysontybee.com/
http://ajsdocksidetybee.com/
Midtown Savannah
Bella's Italian Café offers some tasty family Italian dishes with the best
pizza in Savannah. Voted best Italian restaurant. They've got my vote for 2010.
Beautiful little restaurant on Habersham St at 60th. www.bellascafe.com
(912) 354-4005
Seasons Express next to TJ Maxx has great Japanese food at low prices.
Open until 9 PM (8:30 PM on Sunday), they have the same prices for lunch and
dinner. I hit it at least once a week for lunch. (912) 353-9281
Sweet Potatoes is in a strip center at the intersection of Eisenhower Rd and
Waters Ave. Very good southern fare. Priced Right. Park on the little side road.
I love the corn pudding. http://www.toucancafe.com/sweetPMenu.html
I can describe every meal I have eaten at Kao with one word -Wow! A Thai
restaurant (pronouced "cow") that mixes many Savannah seafood favorites. This
restaurant appeals to all five senses. Great food and beautiful presentations.
Very hard to find - Near Bonaventure Cemetery. www.kaothaicuisine.net
Website offers directions. 3017 East Victory Drive. 912-691-2080
Skidaway Island - my neighborhood
The Kroger Shopping Center offers a couple of nice restaurants if your visiting
the Landings or Skidaway Island State Park. The Omelette House has a great
breakfast that will fill you up with good food. The Mandarin Wok offers good
food to go. Lunch specials with enough food to feed 3 people or one hungry
construction worker.
Nearby in Sandfly GA - corner of Skidaway Road and Ferguson you will find a
great inexpensive Tex-Mex café - Jalopeno's. 7405 Skidaway Road, Savannah -
(912) 356-1800. Good luck finding a parking place near the building. Loud,
busy, crowded but really good food. Driftaway Cafe has some great grouper
sandwiches and other tasty seafood. http://www.driftawaycafe.com
The Olde Pink House is one of the most romantic restaurants in south.
Serving traditional southern fare but with a touch of elegance and
sophistication. Service is outstanding. No web site. 912-232-4286
I'm the good looking fellow in the photo above.
Il Pasticcio is located on the corner of Bull and Broughton Streets. On
Wine Spectators List of Excellence. Now Serving Lunch!! Th-F-S
(912) 231-8888 www.ilpasticciosavannah.com
Vic's On The River great views of the river with good food. "Vic" is Dr.
Victor Irving, the most interesting urologist you will ever meet. Piano Bar too.
17 East River Street www.vicsontheriver.com (912) 721-1000
The Gryphon Tea Room on the south side of Madison Square has
gotten rave reviews from "brunchers and lunchers" on my tours. Owned by
SCAD, they serve more than tea & scones. Located in the beautiful Scottish
Rite Temple on Madison Square. Always closed for dinner and on Sundays.
Vinnie Van Go Go's is at the Franklin Square end of City Market and is
known for great pizza as well as people watching. Open late. CASH ONLY.
www.vinnievangogo.com/
Soho South Cafe is a great place for lunch in the heart of the historic
district. I really like the crabcake sandwich. Nice looking quiche too. Bull
Street at Liberty. www.sohosouthcafe.com
Noble Fare is truly a special occasion restaurant that will impress. A
husband and wife team that is unbeatable in Savannah for the food and
service. Reservations are a must. www.noblefare.com
Gallery Espresso on Chippewa Square is known as Savannah's "oldest
and most award winning coffee house". I can attest to a great espresso.
Great place to take a break. Located in the middle of the historic district on
Chippewa Square. www.galleryespresso.com
Express Cafe & Bakery is a great spot for breakfast or lunch right
off City Market. Friendly faces and pretty decor with fresh baked breads
and sweets. Sticky buns anyone? Kids menu available. Love it Love it Love it.
39 Barnard St. www.expresscafeandbakery.com
Smooth at 143 Bull Street is an internet cafe offering Savannah's
premier smoothies and coffees. I love the ice coffee. The big hot pretzels
are a nice touch. Be sure to say hello to Susan. www.smoothonbull.com
DeSoto Hilton has a very nice Southern Buffet Lunch for $12 with no
lines. Tell Ella I said hello.
Papillote "French cuisine to-go" is something different and smells
delicious. A bit of Paris in Savannah to be enjoyed in a nearby square. Closed
Mondays. 218 W. Broughton Street (912) 232-1881.
www.papillote-savannah.com
J.Christopher's is a great diner near the Cathedral at the corner of
Abercorn and Liberty. Very good breakfast, lunch and brunch 7 days a week
from 7AM until 2PM. (912) 236-7497 www.jchristopers.com
Tybee Island
The Sundae Cafe My neighbor owns a house on Tybee and raves about
this place. Great food with good prices. Check it out and let me know what your
think. www.sundaecafeattybee.com
AJ's and Stingrays on 16th St. offer some tasty fried seafood.
http://www.stingraysontybee.com/
http://ajsdocksidetybee.com/
Midtown Savannah
Bella's Italian Café offers some tasty family Italian dishes with the best
pizza in Savannah. Voted best Italian restaurant. They've got my vote for 2010.
Beautiful little restaurant on Habersham St at 60th. www.bellascafe.com
(912) 354-4005
Seasons Express next to TJ Maxx has great Japanese food at low prices.
Open until 9 PM (8:30 PM on Sunday), they have the same prices for lunch and
dinner. I hit it at least once a week for lunch. (912) 353-9281
Sweet Potatoes is in a strip center at the intersection of Eisenhower Rd and
Waters Ave. Very good southern fare. Priced Right. Park on the little side road.
I love the corn pudding. http://www.toucancafe.com/sweetPMenu.html
I can describe every meal I have eaten at Kao with one word -Wow! A Thai
restaurant (pronouced "cow") that mixes many Savannah seafood favorites. This
restaurant appeals to all five senses. Great food and beautiful presentations.
Very hard to find - Near Bonaventure Cemetery. www.kaothaicuisine.net
Website offers directions. 3017 East Victory Drive. 912-691-2080
Skidaway Island - my neighborhood
The Kroger Shopping Center offers a couple of nice restaurants if your visiting
the Landings or Skidaway Island State Park. The Omelette House has a great
breakfast that will fill you up with good food. The Mandarin Wok offers good
food to go. Lunch specials with enough food to feed 3 people or one hungry
construction worker.
Nearby in Sandfly GA - corner of Skidaway Road and Ferguson you will find a
great inexpensive Tex-Mex café - Jalopeno's. 7405 Skidaway Road, Savannah -
(912) 356-1800. Good luck finding a parking place near the building. Loud,
busy, crowded but really good food. Driftaway Cafe has some great grouper
sandwiches and other tasty seafood. http://www.driftawaycafe.com
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