Take a Culinary Tour of Savannah's Restaurants

By Article: Jennifer V. Cole and Sandy Lang

You won't go hungry in this Southern town. Check out the restaurants in Savannah, Georgia that will keep you full from breakfast to dessert.

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Eat Your Way Through Savannah's Restaurants

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Our culinary tour of Savannah's restaurants will keep you full and satisfied from dusk to dawn. You'll get to experience Southern food at its best at restaurants like Olde Pink House, Elizabeth on 37th, and Gryphon Tea Room. So, plot out your restaurant attack on Savannah with these suggestions and be sure to bring your appetite.

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B. Matthews Eatery

Morning
How locals do brunch. Try the Bay Street Scramble, a gorgeous amalgamation of all that’s right with the morning. B. Matthews Eatery, located in the heart of the historic district, also serves lunch and dinner. 325 East Bay Street; 912/233-1319

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Gallery Espresso

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Morning
Gallery Espresso is your classic coffeehouse, complete with huge mugs of brew and flaky croissants. 234 Bull Street; 912/233-5348

 

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Gryphon Tea Room

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Midday
Lunch like a lady at this century-old apothecary turned salad, sandwich, and tea shop. 337 Bull Street; 912/525-5880

 

 

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Back in the Day Bakery

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Midday
At Back in the Day Bakery, sandwiches on artisan bread, cupcakes, and ’nana pudding are served up in a pastel-painted former gas station. 2403 Bull Street; 912/495-9292

 

 

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Leopold's Ice Cream

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Midday
Slurp on a rum-based Tutti Frutti cone studded with Georgia pecans at Leopold's Ice Cream. 212 East Broughton Street; 912/234-4442

 

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Leoci's Trattoria

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Evening
Leoci's Trattoria boasts Supple housemade pastas (and bocce out back!). 606 Abercorn Street; 912/335-7027

 

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Olde Pink House

Evening
Sit in the piano bar downstairs to get the local Savannah flavor (she-crab soup, shrimp and grits) without the fine-dining fuss. 23 Abercorn Street; 912/232-4286

 

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Elizabeth on 37th

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Evening
Elizabeth on 37th is the place to splurge. We swear by the spicy red rice with sausage, okra, and sweet Georgia shrimp. 105 East 37th Street; 912/236-5547

 

 

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Local 11 Ten

Late Night
Local 11 Ten serves up killer cocktails in a stylish revamp of a mid-century bank. 1110 Bull Street; 912/790-9000

 

 

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Lulu's Chocolate Bar

Late Night
A chocolate-sinner’s safe house, Lulu's Chocolate Bar is stocked with candy-flavored martinis, overstuffed layer cakes, and fondue. 42 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; 912/238-2012

 

 

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