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Savannah Food & Drink Tours

One of the best ways to get to know a place is through its food. Though not yet so well known a culinary destination as other southern cities such as Charleston, Savannah still has a lot to offer, from classic southern-style cooking to its own local specialties and traditional institutions.

A few, mostly walking, tours offer an introduction to Savannah’s cuisine and food culture, with some history and usually samples from several local establishments.

Other tours explore the city’s drink and bar culture, again generally including some local history and drinks. Tours focused on regional craft beers are also available.

Most of Savannah’s guided crawls are given under the guise of ghost tours, visiting the city’s drinking venues that are reputed to be haunted. The few that are intended to be more general are listed below. Please note that drinks are not usually included in the tour price in the case of pub and bar crawls.

Pets Dogs are not usually allowed on food or drink tours; any exceptions are noted.

Age and ID restrictions on alcohol You must be 21 or older to purchase alcohol in the United States. On Savannah’s drinking tours, ID is always required.

See also: – Savannah’s must-see sights – African-American history tours – Walking tours – More of Savannah’s attractions and sights – Savannah’s events by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

! Please check all details directly with the tour company or guide before planning your trip. Availability may vary by season, and tours may be changed or withdrawn without notice.

Bonnie Blue Tours

$95 per person Smaller-group walking tour exploring Savannah's history while also sampling a selection of drinks and light snacks, which are included in the tour price.

Ghost City Tours

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Adults $29.99 Pub crawl focused on Savannah's true crime stories (no ghosts) while visiting several drinking establishments. Pets are not allowed on this tour. Ages 21+ only.

Nightly Spirits

From $65 per person Walking tour featuring Savannah ghost stories and food tastings at several establishments. Drinks can be included for an additional fee. Most dietary requirements cannot be accommodated.

$39.95 Pub tour on a multi-person bike.

From $449.95 Private pub tour on a multi-person bike.

COST Custom pub tour on a multi-person bike.

Savannah Slow Ride

$35 per person Pub tour on a multi-person bike.

Savannah Taste Experience

$62.95 per person Smaller-group walking tour exploring Savannah's food culture and history, with food samples at several establishments. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

$56.95 per person Smaller-group walking food tour focusing on the southern specialties of Savannah's East Side, with samples at several establishments. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

$46.95 Smaller group walking tour focused on Savannah's history and soul food, with samples at several establishments. Dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated.

$79.95 per person Adults-only, smaller-group walking food and drink tour with food samples and cocktails (or alcohol-free alternative) from several establishments. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

COST Private option available for most of the above tours.

Southern Flavors Savannah

$55 per person Smaller-group walking tour of Savannah's history and food culture with food samples at several establishments and the opportunity to purchase alcoholic drinks. Some dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

$45 per person Walking food tour of Savannah focused on the city's sweet foods.

Underground Tours of Savannah

$75 per person Single-location food experience featuring Gullah-Geechee cuisine and storytelling at a gospel brunch or lunch buffet.

Food Tours In Savannah

– First Squares Food Tour, with Savannah Taste Experience 3hrs. 8-10 people max. Available daily. $56.95 per person. Walking tour of several Savannah food establishments, with samples. Dietary requirements can usually be accommodated with advance notice. Reservations required, book online or call 912-221-4439. More details

– Famous & Secret East Side Food Tour, with Savannah Taste Experience 3hrs. 8-10 people max. Wednesday-Saturday. $56.95 per person. Walking food tour of Savannah’s East Side, with samples (parts of tour may be unsuitable for under-13s). Dietary requirements can usually be accommodated with advance notice. Reservations required, book online or call 912-221-4439. More details

– Southern Fried Expectations Food Tour, with Savannah Taste Experience 2hrs. 10 people max. Sunday-Thursday. $46.95 per person. Walking food tour focused on the food culture of the South, with samples of southern food at several downtown establishments. Dietary requirements cannot be accommodated for this tour. Reservations required, book online or call 912-221-4439. More details

– Taste Tour & Pub Crawl, with Southern Flavors Savannah 3hrs. 14 people max. Daily, 12pm. $49 per person. Historical tours of downtown Savannah, stopping at several pubs and taverns for food samples. Drinks can be purchased at additional cost. Dietary requirements can sometimes be accommodated with advance notice. Book online or call 912-999-7880. More details

– Dessert Tour, with Southern Flavors Savannah 3hrs. 14 people max. Evenings daily. $40 per person. Sample Savannah’s desserts and other sweet foods while hearing about the city’s history. Dietary requirements can sometimes be accommodated with advance notice. Book online or call 912-999-7880. More details

Savannah Drink Tours

– Walktails & Bar Bites Happy Hour Tour, with Savannah Taste Experience 2hrs30. 10 people max. Thursday-Saturday. $79.95 per person. Ages 21+ only. Happy hour tour of four Savannah bars, with food tastings and a specialty cocktail (alcohol-free option also available) at each stop. Dietary requirements can sometimes be accommodated with advance notice. Reservations required, book online or call 912-221-4439. More details

– Lightly Sauced, with Bonnie Rae Terrell, Bonnie Blue Tours 3hrs. 10 people max. 21+ only. Thursday-Sunday, 4:30pm (Sunday 3:30pm). $90 per person. Walking history and bar tour, food and drinks included. Call 912-398-2640 for reservations or book online. More details

Brewery & Distillery Tours

– Distillery Tour at Ghost Coast Distillery 40 mins. Tours begin on the hour, Tuesday-Saturday, 12pm-6pm and Sunday, 1pm-4pm. Free admission. 21+ only, unless accompanied by parent or guardian. Tour explaining the production process at the distillery, and the history of drink in Savannah. Reservations are not required. Cocktails and locally-made spirits can be purchased on site. The distillery is at 641 Indian Street, just west of the River Street area. More details

Pub & Bar Crawls

– Yes, Queen! Drag Queen Pub Crawl, 2hrs . With Ghostown Tours. Lively pub crawl in the company of a drag queen. Wednesday-Saturday evenings. Ages 21+ only, $36 per person. Call 833-664-8687 for reservations or book online. More details

– Savannah Pub Crawl, with Pedal Pub Savannah 2hrs. 14 people max. 21+ only. Multiple tours daily, times vary. $34.95 per person. Tour of several Savannah pubs on a multi-person human-powered vehicle. Reservations required, book online or call 912-508-5080. More details

– Slow Ride Pub Crawl, with Savannah Slow Ride 2hrs. 15 people max. 21+ only. Multiple departures daily. $35 per person. Pub crawl, on a multi-person human-powered vehicle. Reservations required, book online or call 912-414-5634. More details

More Savannah Tours

– Architecture tours – Black history tours – Boat tours – Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil tours – Carriage tours – Civil War tours – Ghost tours – Bonaventure Cemetery tours – Haunted pub crawls – Helicopter tours – Trolley, bike and Segway tours – Walking tours

See also: – Savannah museums – Historic house museums – State parks and wildlife refuges near Savannah – Kayak tours near Savannah – Savannah events

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Port City Food Tour

A culinary journey exploring Savannah's unique coastal heritage and diverse international flavors! Don't miss this curated selection of Savannah's finest favorites.

Quick Details

WHEN: 7 days a week.

TIME: The first tour begins at 11:00 a.m.

COST: from $76.95 per person (young children not recommended). Price varies based on seasonality.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour.

WHAT’S INCLUDED: All tastings. Enough for lunch.

WHO: All fitness levels. Given some mild adult content, we recommend not bringing children under the age of 13 on this tour. (Consider our First Squares Food Tour if you have younger children – See also our FAQs .)

CAPACITY: We limit our tours to a fun group of 14 people.

WEAR: Comfortable shoes. Comfortable clothes.

WEATHER: Rain or shine we dine!

WHERE: We meet at Zunzi’s (see map below)

Eat Your Way Through One of the South’s Most Beautiful Cities

(known on Tripadvisor as Savannah Culinary and Cultural Walking Tour)

Savannah, Georgia is a friendly city loaded with history, beautiful architecture, and above all, amazing food. Whether you’re a foodie or just looking for a little adventure, our food tours are made just for you to enjoy. It doesn’t matter if you are just here for the day, or you’re a native to Savannah — you’re sure to learn something new and savor the experience.

Savannah has a long, fascinating and sometimes ghostly history that our engaging tour guides will share with you. Our friendly tour guides will take you on a journey to places that you didn’t know existed and unravel some of Savannah’s secret stories and haunted spots. Not only that, but you’ll be introduced into some of the hottest eateries in town with no reservations and no waiting in line. We will entice your taste buds as we walk through historic Savannah and enjoy the sights.

The south is known for its hospitality and its great cuisine, and we want to let you experience those things first hand. We make it possible for you to taste a variety of ethnic, gourmet, fusion and local treats throughout the tour. Our guides will introduce you to authentic southern food, made by some of Savannah’s most talented chefs. Experience the sights and sounds of what makes good food great.

Come with friends or meet new ones on this enchanting and delightful food tour. Whatever the weather, we always have a great time as we journey from one delicious destination to the next. Our tours are designed for adults and teens of all abilities to enjoy. All you need is your comfiest walking shoes and your biggest appetite for fresh, gourmet food. The tour will inspire you to delve into the culinary world and keep you coming back for more.

What Makes the Port City Food Tour Special?

All of the fun and all of the deliciousness of our flagship First Squares food tour, but with added exclusivity and uniqueness that raises the bar even higher! The highly-rated Port City food tour of Savannah, Georgia, is the more off-the-beaten-path tasting tour.

On our exclusive Port City food tour experience the same first-class service with a dash of something more. Gain exclusive entrance into a restaurants before they open to the public. Chow down on award-winning food without having to wait in line like the rest of Savannah. You’ll take a stroll through the more residential area of Savannah’s Historic District learning the hidden spots, famous haunts, and the secret tastes that would even surprise some locals. This is not the tour for the light snacker, so come hungry and leave amazed!

Ready for a Great Afternoon in a Great City?

Great! Check availability & buy tickets online for a Savannah Food Tour. We can’t wait to share some of these decadent lowcountry dishes and unique eats with you as we drift through the famed, live-oak-lined squares of Savannah together!

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Zunzi’s TakeOut South African inspired cuisine & award-winning sandwiches

Savannah Theatre Historic Savannah Theatre

Spread Montreal style wood-fired bagels

22 Square Locally driven modern Southern cuisine

St.Neo’s brasserie Lowcountry southern cuisine and raw bar

Leopold’s Ice Cream A sweet Savannah tradition since 1919

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First Squares Food Tour

Savor some of these decadent lowcountry dishes and unique eats as we drift through the famed, live-oak-lined squares of Savannah!

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Walktails & Bar Bites Happy Hour Tour

This fun and yummy walking happy hour tour brings together some Savannah’s most endearing traits: to-go cocktails, delicious bites, and fun, engaging hosts!

Southern Traditions Dinner Tour™

True South Lunch Tour™

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Evening food -focused tour experience

Join us on an easy evening stroll through Savannah’s most historic district, learning the Southern way one bite and libation at a time.

3 1/2 hours

Flavors Food Tours is Savannah’s premier food experience , serving fresh local cuisine with an emphasis on Southern regional flavors in a small tour atmosphere. Our tours are boutique and intimate, essentially dining with a friendly local who is going to show you around town.

Like Savannah, our Southern Traditions Dinner Tour is both Southern and “of the sea.” The food tour menu reflects that with Georgian staples such as stone-ground Shrimp n Grits and farm-to-table oysters hand-picked off the Eastern coast . When it comes to seafood, fresh and local is best. Wash it all down with a drink from Georgia’s most famed and award-winning English Pub, the Six Pence and you’ve got an evening you’ll always remember.

In between bites and sips at multiple tasting spots (enough to make a meal, trust us) your knowledgeable guide will share with you the authentic side of the oldest city in Georgia: its quirky personality, rich cuisine and interesting history. Our tours provide context and the behind the scenes story as to why certain dishes are iconic of the South.

Come with us and say “I ate my way through Savannah” with Flavors Food Tours.

Dining across town at several restaurants: enough for a meal!

Enjoying 1 full alcoholic drink (mocktails for nondrinkers) included in price

See top landmarks, learn about city squares and other quirky info

Entertaining stories of Savannah's rich history and unique culture

Leave our tour with the confidence and knowledge of the local food scene

Starting Point

Madison Square: corners Bull and E. Charlton Streets. Meet your guide (wearing orange shirt and a smile) by the monument.

Street parking or nearby Liberty Parking Deck (15 W Liberty St, Savannah, GA 31401)

Tour Inclusions

• Progressive meal eaten across up to five foodie locations (enough for a full meal)
• 1 alcoholic drink included in price (non alcoholic mocktails to non-drinkers)
• Narrated historical & architectural information on a walking tour of Savannah

Frequently asked questions

Yes! Private tours are perfect for birthdays, bachelorette/bachelor parties, family trips, team building, ice breakers, honeymooners, corporate adventures and more! Private tours are based on availability. Please see our Private Tour Page and send us a request or email us at [email protected]

Flavors Food Tours provides multiple samples of food and drink eaten across several eateries, enough for most people to feel comfortably full afterward. *Participants must be 21 years or older to drink alcohol in Savannah. Mocktails will be served for underaged or non-drinkers.

We start and end in historic Savannah, The meeting and ending points are not the same but are close by.  Your guide can help you on the day of the tour, or you can call our service line at 1- 787-964-2447 for more details. 

Please be sure to check the LOCAL TIME in Savannah, GA, which observes Eastern Standard Time (GMT-4).

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Eateries Featured on Tour

With a reputation built on superb food and exceptional service, discover why Belford’s is recognized as one of the best restaurants in The Hostess City.

Husk Savannah

Leopold's Ice Cream

River Street Sweets

Six Pence Pub

Foodie delight.

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Puerto Rico

Come see why Puerto Rican food is legendary on our Old San Juan food tour.

Don’t be a cheeseburger in paradise, join us and eat local through town!

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Flavors of Savannah: Embark on a culinary journey through the Hostess City of the South, where you’ll savor the best of Southern cuisine and discover the rich history and culture behind each dish.

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Southern Flavors Savannah

Food, drink & dessert tours of historic savannah, georgia, find your flavor.

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Taste Tour & Pub Crawl

Treat your taste buds to a cultural feast in downtown Savannah. Eating your way through the city gives you a unique way to become acquainted with the city layout and history.

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Haunted Pub Crawl

Every bar has ghosts. Drink up and discover the city’s haunted history at these historic pubs and bars. Beware of ghosts and ghouls, like the mother and daughter that haunt an Irish pub, and more.

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Dessert Tour

Discover our local sweet spot! Every tour goes down better with a spoonful of sugar.

Beat The Heat Morning History Tour

The perfect way to start your day in the hostess city.

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Fun Facts & Snack

This waking history tour is for all ages, but we did have the little visitors in mind!

Witches & Brews Before The I’do’s!!

Become enchanted with the ladies that made the South!

Join us for fun and delicious food and history walking tours of Historic downtown Savannah. Visit restaurants and eateries while learning the history of the city. Food tastings and a drink (sweet tea, soda, water) are included in the ticket price.

Southern Flavors Savannah taste tours are three-hour tasting and walking tours that take guests on an exciting food tasting experience while showcasing the city squares and Historic District of the Hostess City. Tours are suitable for all ages.

Food tours are conducted at a leisurely pace but please consider bringing a bottle of water, checking the forecast to see if an umbrella or sunscreen is needed, and of course, walking shoes. Conclude your tour very close to where you started at noon – with a full belly! Savannah Tour Food Tour History Pub Crawl

We're the #1 Rated Food Tour Company in Savannah, GA

So glad we did this! Nick was a wealth of information, the food spots are owner owned and local flare DELICIOUS! We LOVED that southern hospitality! Enjoy!!!

This tour has it all, a nice stroll through the historic district, interesting historical information, ghost stories, and stops along the way for a variety of delicious samplings at locally owned restaurants. Nick was an amazing guide, personable, interesting, attentive to everyone's desires, and passionate about his job. Highly recommend!

This was an awesome experience. Nick A. was a fantastic, attentive, knowledgeable guide and he made our tour fun! We had delicious food and learned sooooo much about Savannah! We were able to purchase drinks at the various stops and those were great too! We were full after the tour and didn’t need to go to dinner. I would definitely recommend this tour.

My friends and I bought tickets for the taste tour and were so glad we did! Nick was a wonderful tour guide, both enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We were only visiting for a night so it was a great way to get to know the city and have fun while we're at it. We met wonderful people along the tour with us and learned some really interesting facts. Yummy food + history + ghost stories, what more could you want!?

My best friend and I came to Savannah for a quick weekend trip with hopes of seeing the city and eating some yummy local southern food. This tour helped us achieve both! Nick (the guide) was awesome. The stories and information were so interesting and we never would have learned those things on our own. The food stops were all very different and all delicious. The tour was well paced and we felt comfortably full afterward. Highly recommend this tour to help you cover so many bases in a short time!

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• Epilepsy Safe Mode: this profile enables people with epilepsy to use the website safely by eliminating the risk of seizures that result from flashing or blinking animations and risky color combinations.
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• Color adjustments – users can select various color contrast profiles such as light, dark, inverted, and monochrome. Additionally, users can swap color schemes of titles, texts, and backgrounds, with over 7 different coloring options.
• Animations – epileptic users can stop all running animations with the click of a button. Animations controlled by the interface include videos, GIFs, and CSS flashing transitions.
• Content highlighting – users can choose to emphasize important elements such as links and titles. They can also choose to highlight focused or hovered elements only.
• Audio muting – users with hearing devices may experience headaches or other issues due to automatic audio playing. This option lets users mute the entire website instantly.
• Cognitive disorders – we utilize a search engine that is linked to Wikipedia and Wiktionary, allowing people with cognitive disorders to decipher meanings of phrases, initials, slang, and others.
• Additional functions – we provide users the option to change cursor color and size, use a printing mode, enable a virtual keyboard, and many other functions.

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Discover Savannah’s Historic Beauty and Culinary Pleasures

The walkable Georgia city offers inspiring architecture, eclectic dining, and a leisurely pace.

By Renee Sklarew April 10, 2024

Savannah is a polished city with a fun-loving side. Take your first steps onto the cobblestone streets and you’ll see, it’s one part roving party and two parts relaxation.  

This beautiful city in Georgia is the perfect place for a stroll, whether that’s in Forsyth Park with its graceful fountain, or the busy riverfront promenade. As one of the oldest settlements in America, Savannah’s preservation of historic squares and diverse architecture inspires admiration from visitors and citizens alike.  

As you traverse downtown Savannah, you’ll recognize how perfectly organized it is. In fact, it was the country’s first planned city when founded in 1773 by British Gen. James Oglethorpe. At that time, the land was home to the Yamacraw Indians, led by Chief Tomochichi, who peacefully negotiated with Oglethorpe to allow English arrivals to settle here. 

Square Route  

Oglethorpe’s Savannah Plan was to construct street grids with 24 squares where people could meet and do business. “Positioned around the squares were individual homes — 40 homes per square, with places of worship, a market, and a government building for representatives to the city,” says T.C. Michaels, historian and founder of Genteel & Bard Fine Southern Lifestyle & Touring Adventures .  

“Within those squares were live oaks, planted 150 years ago and perfectly spaced because they knew, in time, the fingers of those trees would provide shade for the city streets,” Michaels says. 

Savannah is divided into neighborhoods such as Moon River District, Victorian District , and Starland District . Tybee Island’ s pristine beaches are 25 minutes away. Most people begin their visit by exploring the Historic Landmark District where the paddleboats dock along the Savannah River.

Twenty-two squares remain and are ideal for sitting a spell. Remember that bench in Forrest Gump , where Forrest sits as he shares his life story? That was in Savannah’s Chippewa Square , and although the bench is now on display at the Savannah History Museum , the serene vibe endures. 

A Spirited City

Michaels is a storyteller and historian, and his Savannah History Tour is an excellent introduction to help get your bearings. If you’d rather ride than walk, choose an Old Savannah Trolley Tour with actors who portray notable Savannah citizens, such as Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. 

Another intriguing experience is visiting Bonaventure Cemetery , which epitomizes Savannah’s ghostly past. Guides point out the headstones of souls lost to yellow fever or the Civil War and that of songwriter Johnny Mercer, who co-wrote “Moon River.” Other spooky excursions venture out into the night by lamplight. Savannah is widely recognized as one of America’s most haunted cities. 

But that doesn’t mean it’s scary. Quite the opposite. Savannah is friendly, patient, and welcoming. Nicknamed “Hostess City of the South,” it’s also progressive, in part because of the influx of students who attend the prestigious Savannah College of Art and Design . Stop by the SCAD Museum of Art to witness the talent and promise of a new generation of contemporary artists. 

The Telfair Museums , with three distinct buildings that house art, architecture, and artifacts, are also worth visiting. The Telfair Academy is home to the Bird Girl statue from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil , a true crime book about a notorious Savannah murder. 

Raise a Glass

For a town that celebrates social drinking and has an open container policy (you can walk outdoors with cup in hand, and visitors are likely to witness several “pedal pubs” — essentially moving bars/bikes pedaled through the streets), it’s surprising to learn that Savannah had two prohibitions. 

You can learn about both at the city’s American Prohibition Museum , which includes a speakeasy at the end of the tour. Tip: You can also bypass the museum and enter the door marked “220 Congress Street Up.” According to Stu Card, co-author of Savannah Food: A Delicious History , you’ll find Prohibition-era cocktails there that you can’t find anywhere else. 

Another speakeasy that conjures a sense of clandestine fun is The Ordinary Pub, a subterranean bar with a memorable brunch. Card recommends trying the Pork Belly Donut Sliders. “You’ll mark your life by the time before and after you had your first pork belly doughnut,” he says. 

Rolling Down the River

Because of its thriving port, Savannah has always been an international city. Down on River Street, you’ll see boats docked or paddling up the Savannah. You can board a Savannah Riverboat Cruise for dinner, lunch, or a narrated sail with views of Old Fort Jackson . Built during the War of 1812, it’s now a child-friendly maritime museum. 

Along the riverfront are iconic shops and restaurants like Savannah’s Candy Kitchen , a store known for its praline patties, and Leopold’s , an ice cream shop founded in 1919. 

Savannah City Market opened in the 1700s for imports and trade that included selling enslaved people, who by 1790 made up three-quarters of Savannah’s population. You’ll get a sense of the city’s role as an American center of commerce but also understand its painful legacy when you see the African-American Monument on River Street depicting a family with chains at their feet. 

To hear a moving story of resilience, join the history tour at the First African Baptist Church , one of the oldest Black churches in America. Learn how Savannah’s Black residents raised funds to construct their own church in 1859 and ushered runaways to freedom on the Underground Railroad. 

Hometown Cooking  

Savannah is across the Talmadge River Bridge from South Carolina’s Lowcountry, where a community known as the Gullah Geechee fish, crab, and practice traditional crafts. Along with influences from the early European settlers, Savannah’s culinary history is greatly impacted by Gullah Geechee culture, according to Card, the author who co-owns Savannah Taste Experience (and attended Centreville High School in Fairfax County). 

“Mashama Bailey, chef-partner of The Grey , has been important to that, and her influences have changed Savannah,” Card says. Bailey uses local ingredients in her reinterpreted Southern dishes and has won two James Beard Awards, including Outstanding Chef in 2022. A good primer for visiting Savannah is watching Bailey on the Netflix series Chef ’s Table . 

Many people associate Southern towns with fried chicken or shrimp and grits, and you can try these dishes at The Olde Pink House restaurant. Card recommends chef Brandon Carter’s Common Thread, which features Carolina Gold Rice and oysters on the menu; Zunzi’s for the best sandwiches in town; and Starland Yard , a food truck park that serves cuisine for every taste. 

If you associate good eating with leisure, then Savannah’s your city. If you like the idea of strolling city streets under shady trees or tucking into an upscale hotel for an amazing night’s sleep, then Savannah has you covered. “Visitors ask me, what do you guys do for fun?” Card says. “Whatever we do, it’s relaxed. Walking around town, stopping for a drink after work or heading to the beach, it’s always about enjoying the moment.” 

Where to Dine  

The grey  .

Try modern Lowcountry cuisine that the James Beard Award–winning chef calls Port City Southern. The space was formerly a 1938 art deco Greyhound Bus Terminal. thegreyrestaurant.com  

Common Thread  

This upscale restaurant focuses on an epicurean experience that blends international, local, and seasonal dining. The group also owns Wildflower Café near Telfair Square for lighter fare, and Strangebird Savannah , a diner in a Streamliner. c ommonthreadsavannah.com  

The Olde Pink House

Known for traditional Southern cuisine, this iconic restaurant is in a charming pink Victorian home built in 1771. theoldepinkhouserestaurant.com  

Starland Yard

This food truck park features rotating vendors and permanent resident Vittoria Pizzeria . Look for live music and culture events in the welcoming and family-friendly outdoor space. starlandyard.com  

Enjoy hearty sandwiches, wings, and salads. The menu includes frozen cocktails and spiced ciders and incorporates South African ingredients. zunzis.com  

The Ordinary Pub

The main attraction at this speakeasy is the bar menu anchored by “curator and mad scientist” Jessica Myers. It serves elegant bar bites and entrées and a popular brunch. theordinarypub.com

Savannah Seafood Shack

Go for the Lowcountry boil — a steaming hot bag full of shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes. Other finger-licking-good options are jalapeño cheddar crab poppers and Shack Cones filled with seafood or chicken. savannahseafoodshack.com  

Vic’s on the River Restaurant & Bar

An elegant Historic Landmark District restaurant with stunning river views, this spot is perfect for celebrating a special occasion and trying the she-crab soup. vicsontheriver.com  

The Little Crown by Pie S ociety

“Georgia’s smallest bar” is a tiny, history-inspired pub with creative cocktails that pair nicely with sausage rolls, pizza pasties, quiche, and chicken curry pie. britishpiecompany.com  

The menu at this uber-popular, farm-to-table restaurant changes frequently. Highlights might include the pork and whiskey board or Creole-style grouper cakes. cha-bella.com  

The second location of the famed Charleston, South Carolina, restaurant is located in a Historic Landmark District Victorian mansion. Peek in the open kitchen to see how classic Southern dishes remade in stylish new ways. husksavannah.com

Where to Stay  

Cotton Sail Hotel Savannah in the Plant Riverside District is a chic hotel housed in a former 1800s cotton warehouse with brick walls and windows that face the Savannah River and riverfront promenade. Although only steps from City Market and an array of bars and restaurants, it has a stately calmness, especially in River House Savannah , its fine-dining restaurant. For a livelier experience, visit the rooftop bar, Top Deck . Rates start at $250 per night including taxes, hilton.com  

Hotel Bardo Savannah near Forsyth Park is a new urban resort in the Victorian District that opened in February. The wow factor in this boutique hotel in a restored Victorian Romanesque mansion is the courtyard with its pool bar, palm trees, and lounge areas centered around a tiled pool. It stands out for its wellness spa and retro design style. The restaurant Saint Bibiana features coastal Italian cuisine and cooking classes led by executive chef Derek Simcik. Rates start at $450, staybardo.com  

Bellwether House is an elegant bed-and-breakfast with spacious suites and lots of perks. A member of the Historic Hotels of America, guests are treated to a complimentary breakfast spread, afternoon tea, and evening Champagne toasts where they can chat with the staff about exploring Savannah. The sophisticated furnishings are a departure from most B&Bs inside 19th-century townhouses. There’s a small spa, cozy bar, and garden. It’s close enough to dining options but far from noisy revelers. Rates start at $291, bellwether.house  

Top Tours  

Savannah Taste Experience offers four food tours that provide fascinating stories about the history and culture, while treating guests to delicious bites at local eateries. s avannahtasteexperience.com  

Genteel & Bard Fine Savannah History & Ghost Tours has four walking tours led by acclaimed experts who usher guests along the most scenic neighborhoods and point out important historic sites. genteelandbard.com  

Feature image courtesy Visit Savannah

This story originally ran in our  April issue . For more stories like this,  subscribe  to Northern Virginia Magazine.

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