| Restaurant Reviews Updated 06/09/2009 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
Savannah. Serving traditional southern fare but with a touch of elegance and
sophistication. Service is outstanding. Now Serving Lunch!! 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
BOGO on Sundays!! (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.
The Firefly Café' on Troup Square is great spot featured in Southern
Living and the Atlanta Constitution. Wonderful corn chowder and vegetarian
dishes offered. Closed Mondays. www.fireflycafega.com
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/
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. Cinnamon buns anyone? Kids menu available.
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
The bride loves Cafe' Ambrosia on the corner of Abercorn and
Broughton. Great for breakfast, brunch, lunch or afternoon break. Open 7
days a week from 8 AM (10 AM on Sunday). 912-443-0909
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
North Beach Grill at the base of the Tybee Lighthouse is not to be
missed. Funky little Caribbean restaurant. Open for lunch or dinner. Some
coupons for discounted drinks are floating around. www.northbeachgrill.com
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
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 2009.
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
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 nice selection of 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 offer good food
to go. Lunch specials with enough food to feed 3 people or one hungry
construction worker. I hit it today for lunch. The Restaurant Adriatic is on the far
side of the shopping center at the end and is a nugget of gold for the area.
Small, fine dining restaurant.
Nearby in Sandfly GA - corner of Skidaway Road and Ferguson you will find a
great inexpensive Tex-Mex cafe - Jalopeno's. Good luck finding a parking place
near the building. Loud, busy, crowded but really good food.
The Olde Pink House is one of the most romantic restaurants in
Savannah. Serving traditional southern fare but with a touch of elegance and
sophistication. Service is outstanding. Now Serving Lunch!! 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
BOGO on Sundays!! (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.
The Firefly Café' on Troup Square is great spot featured in Southern
Living and the Atlanta Constitution. Wonderful corn chowder and vegetarian
dishes offered. Closed Mondays. www.fireflycafega.com
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/
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. Cinnamon buns anyone? Kids menu available.
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
The bride loves Cafe' Ambrosia on the corner of Abercorn and
Broughton. Great for breakfast, brunch, lunch or afternoon break. Open 7
days a week from 8 AM (10 AM on Sunday). 912-443-0909
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
North Beach Grill at the base of the Tybee Lighthouse is not to be
missed. Funky little Caribbean restaurant. Open for lunch or dinner. Some
coupons for discounted drinks are floating around. www.northbeachgrill.com
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
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 2009.
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
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 nice selection of 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 offer good food
to go. Lunch specials with enough food to feed 3 people or one hungry
construction worker. I hit it today for lunch. The Restaurant Adriatic is on the far
side of the shopping center at the end and is a nugget of gold for the area.
Small, fine dining restaurant.
Nearby in Sandfly GA - corner of Skidaway Road and Ferguson you will find a
great inexpensive Tex-Mex cafe - Jalopeno's. Good luck finding a parking place
near the building. Loud, busy, crowded but really good food.
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