Searching for Savannah Restaurants
Monday, November 23rd, 2009By MARK JOHNSON, Restaurant Editor
This week I’m researching Savannah restaurants, using websites, reviews, opinions of friends and any other sources I can identify, to come up with Georgia’s most complete - and searchable - list of restaurants in Georgia’s most historic city.
Check the list of restaurants included so far and use the comments box below to let me know if one or more of your favorites are missing. I’ll include it on the list and give you a heads-up when it’s added.
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Savannah Georgia restaurants.
All (1057 and counting) Georgia restaurants.
Christopher DiNello is now the Executive Chef, and carries on the traditions of Chef Hilary Craig where “everything” is made on the premises, a rarity by all but the most discriminating establishments. We’re frequently asked, “Why did you choose to name your restaurant Alligator Soul?” The word “soul” is meant to represent your integrity and values. Who you are and what you personally stand for. The “alligator” is meant to represent your outward appearance. Integrity is what matters most to us, and people can clearly see that by what you put on the plate!!
Since 1753, The Pirates’ House has been welcoming visitors to Savannah with a bounty of delicious food and drink and rousing good times. Situated a scant block from the Savannah River, The Pirate’s House first opened as an inn for seafarers and fast became a rendezvous for blood-thirsty pirates and sailors from the Seven Seas. Here seamen drank their grog and discoursed, sailor fashion, on their exotic high seas adventures from Singapore to Bombay and from London to Port Said. The entire family will enjoy Savannah’s most intriguing restaurant. At the Pirates’ House, our most precious treasure is our food, acclaimed for over three decades. Our extensive menu includes dishes for all tastes and our varied selection of scandalous desserts is sure to delight. Like a tale of the high seas, The Pirates’ House rambles in all directions. We operate 15 separate dining rooms each with a distinct charm all its own.
Situated on a busy corner in the heart of Savannah’s downtown shopping district, Il Pasticcio Restaurant and Wine Bar has been wowing locals and travelers alike for over a decade. A regular favorite among local readers’ polls, Il Pasticcio received national attention after it was named one of the country’s ten best Italian restaurants by USA Today. Additionally, Southern Living magazine calls the restaurant “one of the South’s best food finds.” It should also be noted that Il Pasticcio makes a regular annual appearance in Wine Spectator magazine for its 300 + bottle list. We offer numerous selections from Italy and California, but also from South America, Spain, Australia and New Zealand. Our “wines by the glass” list is one of the largest in Savannah.
The Moon River Brewing Company is founded on our obsession with creating the ideal restaurant and brewery experience. Striving for this ideal, we are committed to providing three basic services. We are dedicated, first and foremost, to providing you with a comfortable and relaxing environment with prompt and cheerful service. Secondly, we are committed to serving you a delicious variety of freshly prepared foods. Our kitchen is a boiling pot of diversity, offering a range of dishes from simple comfort food to eclectic gourmet cuisine. Finally, we are undeniably passionate about serving great beer.
Situated in the Ellis Square District of Historical Downtown Savannah, The Express Café & Bakery offers a wide selection of fresh, delicious breakfast items, sandwiches, soups, salads and coffee & espresso drinks, at modest prices. For more than 23 years, our charming location and exceptional food have been attracting locals and tourists alike! As a family-owned-and-operated café and bakery, we care about the quality of our food and our reputation among our patrons, so we take pride in offering baked-on-the-premises breads and pastry and freshly ground and brewed coffee and tea.
Vic’s On The River proudly offers locals and tourists alike the opportunity to sample the finest fares in Contemporary Southern Cuisine and Seafood. Our executive chef, Joel Morgan, brings culinary art to traditional Southern dishes and is always creating a new masterpiece for the nightly specials. Great steaks accompany a varied menu of Wild Georgia Shrimp, Jumbo Sea Scallops, and fresh local fish. Even the desserts range from traditional favorites like Bourbon Pecan Pie to inspired twists ike Sweet Potato and White Chocolate Bread Pudding. Bring your friends and bring your appetite… you’re going to love what the chef has cooked up for you!
Constructed of ballast rock sometime prior to 1790, the Savannah Chart House, once a sugar and cotton warehouse, is the oldest masonry building in Georgia. The restaurant is located across the street from the Savannah River in the historic downtown area. The Chart House is part of a national chain with one restaurant in Georgia.
Driftaway Cafe was created out of the desire to serve the local neighborhoods of Savannah great food in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Driftaway Cafe is quickly becoming Savannah’s favorite spot to relax and enjoy good times with friends and family. Driftaway Cafe specializes in “casual coastal cuisine” with specialties like the sesame ginger tuna tarter on crispy wontons or the pistachio crusted salmon with key lime custard butter. Driftaway Café also features hand cut steaks and slow cooked prime rib. From the blackened grouper sandwich to shell’s turkey Reuben, there is sure to be a sandwich to please everyone. The grilled asparagus and blue crab salad or the jerked salmon with golden pineapple salsa on spring mixed lettuce are two more popular salad offerings. With fresh soup made from scratch daily to the very popular homemade crab stew, you’ll want to try it all! Don’t forget to save room for the banana split ice cream pie or the Mile High Key Lime Pie!