Our Favorite Restaurants in Savannah, Georgia
These are just a few of our favorites in the Savannah area.
Please note, however, that we also have restaurants listed on the 'Attractions' Page under City Market and River Street.
Clary's Cafe
Clary's Café has been a favorite gathering place for Savannahians since 1903, when the famous café used to be a local pharmacy and soda fountain. Still a favorite spot for getting together, Clary's on Abercorn serves breakfast and lunch, seven days a week.
Clary's is the home of great food and lively conversation. But Clary's food speaks for itself!
Each menu item is more delicious than the next!
Start your day in Savannah with any one of Clary's famous breakfast favorites. These include crab cakes benedict (Mark and Trista's very favorite - hands down!), old fashioned sourdough French toast, hot blueberry pancakes, and house specials such as their own homemade corn beef hash or country fried steak. For something a little different, try Clary's country omelets – made with warm apples, cinnamon and cheddar cheese, or our famous Hoppel Poppel scrambled eggs with chunks of kosher salami, potatoes, onions and green peppers – a real taste treat.
If you're not hungry by noon, Clary's lunch and dinner items are sure to make your mouth water. Clary's offers a great variety of fresh salads, sandwiches and Savannah's best flame broiled burgers – made fresh daily (never frozen). Try the basket lunches with a variety of fresh seafood, chicken fingers and the ever popular Gyro Basket.
The Pirates' House
Since 1753, The Pirate's 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 Pirate's House, the most precious treasure is their food, acclaimed for over three decades. The extensive menu includes dishes for all tastes and the varied selection of scandalous desserts is sure to delight. Like a tale of the high seas, The Pirate's House rambles in all directions. They operate fifteen separate dining rooms, each with a distinct charm all its own.
Hours of Operation: Lunch Menu 11:00am-4:00pm; Southern Style Buffet 11:00am-3:00pm; Dinner Menu 4:00pm-9:30pm Fri-Sat 4:00pm-10:00pm
The River House Seafood and Bakery
Genuine Savannah Flavor in an 1850’s King Cotton Warehouse.
Sit riverside and enjoy local seafood that the Savannah News awarded its highest rating: “A,” while watching local and merchant ships sail by. Delight in their homemade breads and desserts, baked on premise and served warm or available to take home.
River House features some of the freshest local seafood available, helping to create some of the finest signature items you’ll find in Savannah. Pecan Encrusted Tilapia or Shrimp and Low-Country Grits with Tasso Gravy are just a few of the dishes they’re proud of. They also have Po-Boys and Pizzettas.
Your trip to Savannah wouldn’t be complete without trying some of our famous Chocolate Cheesecake, a Savannah original. It will satisfy any sweet tooth. If you’re too full, they offer mail-order service on many of their classic pies, cakes and breads. Pie so good, you’ll probably ship one to yourself.
The Shrimp Factory
The building at 313 East River Street was built during the winter months of the years 1823 through 1826 to serve as a warehouse for cotton, resin, and other products. All of the beams, stones, and brick seen in the building are original. Ceiling beams and rafters are heart-pine from the area and the Savannah-gray bricks were handmade. The top floors were added in 1850.
An advertisement in the April 29, 1848 issue of the Georgian called the attention of "our capitalists" to the building's sale and stated that the property "...contains 150 feet front on the Savannah River and has three commodious brick stores upon it fitted for counting rooms, and as receptacles for Cotton, 3000 bales of which may be conveniently stored therein. The lot is a very central one, and is next adjoining the wharf where Minturn's Cotton Press is situated, which of course, makes it more convenient for vessels taking in freight..."
Today, instead of cotton bales, you will find the locally owned Shrimp Factory. Dining is casual, their famous signature recipes always consistently delicious; served to you in a friendly, professional manner.
Go Watch the Ships Go By!
Spanky's Pizza Galley and Saloon
On River Street in Savannah and on Governor Treutlen Drive in Pooler
Savannah and Pooler, Georgia 31401 and 31322
Known as your local neighborhood Cheers! Spanky's likes to get to know their customers on a personal level. They like to call you by name and like to get involved in birthdays, holidays, good times and bad. They also have what has come to be known as the "Best Bar On The South Side." Spanky's offers delicious pizzas, black angus burgers, salads, steaks and some great appetizers to get you started off right! They are the home of the original chicken finger (which is Trista and Mark's favorite meal at Spanky's (but only is ordered with spuds)!)!
Lunch specials are available everyday.
Call in for take-out if you don't have time to dine in.
The Olde Pink House
Focusing on an American cuisine where patrons tend to favor seafood, this is an upscale restaurant. Expect the average entrée to cost over $50, and dress casual.
Atmosphere: The restaurant has an authentic and elegant décor. The lighting is by the glow of candle flame. Tables are covered with linen table clothes. The establishment is spacious with high ceilings. It is charming and relaxed and frequented by an upscale crowd. Table talk is easy - this restaurant is quiet and subdued.
More Reasons to Go: The live piano adds to the ambiance at this restaurant Tuesdays through Sundays. Olde Pink House is appropriate (if not ideal) for birthdays, anniversaries and other romantic evenings.
Open for dinner only.
Details to Note: Reservations are suggested. Children are welcome. Valet parking available.
