Savannah Dining Savannah dining often includes the consumption of low country cooking. Low country simply means a coastal area or low-lying area of land. Consequently, low country cooking often involves seafoods. If you have a desire for oysters, shrimp, or crab cakes, visit a restaurant that features low country cooking. Other restaurants describe their menus as southern. In those restaurants you are likely to find a gourmet (or even down home) version of grits, pecans, bourbons, ham, collard greens, yams, sweet potatoes and of course, barbeque. Bon Apetit Y'All! Choose the district of interest: Along the River 
Vic's on the River 26 E. Bay St./15 E. River St. This old cotton warehouse was designed by John Norris and built in 1858. The restaurant has entrances on both Bay and River streets. Vic's serves both lunch and dinner, Sun-Thur 11a-10p; Fri-Sat 11a-11p. Reservations are highly recommended. Menu is described as contemporary southern cuisine. At the end of your dinner, sip on a chocolate espresso martini. Service is excellent. Dinner entrees range from $19-$30. Colonel Jeb: The Cast Iron Blackened Ribeye is one of the best steaks I have ever enjoyed. Huey's Southern Cafe - 115 East River St Breakfast, lunch and dinner served in a restored warehouse overlooking the Savannah River. Menu is cajun and creole. Breakfast is served from 7am to 3pm daily. Hours of operation are 7:00a-10:00p Mon- Thur, 7:00a-11:00p Fri, 8:00a-11:00p Sat, 8:00a-10:00p Sun. Very casual. Dinner reservations are recommended. Breakfast specials range from $7-$11; lunch items range from $7-$14; dinner entrees will cost between $10-$26. 
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Historic District Some of the best Savannah dining can be found in the historic district. Mansions dating back to before the Civil war continue providing southern hospitality and cuisine that has to be sampled to believe its brilliance. 17 Hundred 90 - 307 East President St In the cellar of Savannah's oldest inn. Open for lunch and dinner from 11:30-10:00p Mon-Fri. Closed Sat-Sun. Menu is primarily French with fresh seafood. If you like bread pudding, this is the place to splurge on dessert. For those interested in the paranormal, it is said a ghost roams this restaurant. Reservations recommended. Casual dress. Bistro Savannah - 309 West Congress St Menu is a combination of Southern and Thai, and of course, fresh seafood. Serving dinner only 5:00-10:30p Sun-Thur, 5:00-11:00p Fri-Sat. Reservations required. Entree prices range from $19-$26. The Pirate's House - 20 East Broad St Open for lunch and dinner with an American and Southern menu from 11:30-10:00p Sun-Thur, 11:30-11:00p Fri-Sat. If you are interested in ghosts, ask to be seated in the Herb House or Captain's Room. Portions are large. Very casual dress. Kids are welcome. Reservations suggested for dinner. Ask about the tunnels underneath the restaurant. Main menu averages about $13. The Lady & Sons - 311 West Congress St Owned by celebrity Chef Paula Deen, this restaurant offers Southern fare with a few surprises woven in. Open for lunch and dinner. Mon-Sat lunch is between 11a-3p with dinner beginning at 5p. Buffet only on Sunday from 11a-5p. Waiting lines. Reservations recommended for dinner. Casual dress. Lunch buffet is $14; dinner entrees range from $19-$28. Sapphire Grill - 110 West Congress St Eclectic menu served in a hip atmosphere. Dinner only from 6:00-10:30p Sun-Thurs, 5:30-11:30p Fri-Sat. Tasting menu and wine list available. Reservations required.
The Olde Pink House - 23 Abercorn St This restaurant is in the Habersham mansion full of antiques and a cozy atmosphere. Dinner only from 5p-10:30p Sun-Thu, 5p-11p Fri-Sat. Menu includes fresh seafood, American dishes and Southern fare. Start or end your dining experience in the Planter's Tavern. Service is excellent. An adequate wine list is available. Business casual dress. Reservations recommended, even off-season. Main courses range from $15-$33. Colonel Jeb: Try the She Crab Bisque with Sherry or the Southern Sushi. Both are excellent. Il Pasticcio - 2 East Broughton St Serving northern Italian dishes nightly 5:30-10:00p Mon-Thur, 5:30-11:30p Fri-Sat, 5:30-9:30p Sun. Very contemporary styling. Live jazz starts at 10p on weekends. Business casual dress. Entrees range from $23-$28. Casbah Moroccan Restaurant - 118 E. Broughton St. This restaurant is located in the heart of the downtown shopping district. Authentic Moroccan food is served in a dining room right out of the set of the Arabian Nights. Dinner only from 5:30-10:30p daily. Belly dancers provide entertainment. Reservations recommended. Main courses from $17-$25. Six Pence Pub - 245 Bull St. For a short respite from southern cuisine, try this clever replica of a British pub, offering British fare (with the exception of fish and chips). The Shepherd's Pie is excellent as is their bangers and mash. Open from 11:30a to midnight daily. An average meal without alcohol will run between $8 and $15 per person. Very casual atmosphere. Clary's Cafe - 404 Abercorn St. This cafe has been a favorite for Savannahians for a long time before the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil made it famous to the rest of the world. The menus are extensive and what you would expect from a cafe. Service is excellent and the food is fresh and made from scratch. The Black Bean Soup is my personal recommendation. The Abercorn St. location is open for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast ranges from $4-$10; lunch items range from $6-$9. 
Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room - 107 W. Jones St. This restaurant is another favorite with locals. You are seated at a large table with 7 other people, maybe perfect strangers from other parts of the world, and served "family style" - just like at a boarding house. Lunch only. Plan to wait in line - the tables turn fast, so the wait is short. Meals are $16.00 per adult (1/2 price for kids 12 and under). Hours are Mon-Fri, 11a-2p. Bring cash - they don't accept credit cards. Colonel Jeb: If you leave this place hungry, it's your own danged fault. Around City Market Belford's Seafood and Steaks - 315 West St. Julian Located in an old wholesale grocery warehouse. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 8a-11a, 11:30a-3p, 5:30p-10p Mon-Sat Brunch and dinner 11:30a-3p, 5:30-10p Sun. Brunch on Sunday includes a glass of sparkling wine or a Mimosa. A number of the menu items were ranked best in Savannah by Southern Living Magazine. Try their world famous crab cakes - they are excellent. Reservations recommended for dinner and parties of 6 or more. Victorian District Elizabeth on 37th - 105 East 37th St Open for dinner only from 6:00-9:30p Sun-Thurs, 6:00-10:00 Fri-Sat. Restaurant is housed in a 1900 neo-classical mansion with an elegant atmosphere. The menu includes fresh seafood and southern favorites such as black-eyed peas, grits and okra. Excellent wine list and tasting menu available. Business casual dress. Reservations recommended. 700 Drayton - 700 Drayton St. On Forsyth Park. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hours: Daily 7a-2p, 5p-10p Pricing: $26 Local 11 Ten - 1110 Bull St. The decor is a fusion of contemporary Asian and Industrial - very hip. Excellent scallops and pork loin. Collards are the best in Savannah. Service is excellent. Hours: Tue-Thu 6p-10p; Fri-Sat 6p-10:30p Closed Sunday and Monday.
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