Where to Eat in Savannah: Every Restaurant We Tried

Updated April 2026 | 3 min read

A long weekend in Savannah, March 2023. The historic district is small enough to walk in a day, but the food scene is what keeps you there.

The Hits

Leopold’s Ice Cream

One of the oldest ice cream parlors in the United States. The line wraps around the block but moves fast. Tutti frutti was the standout. Go in the late afternoon.

The Sentient Bean

A cafe right outside Forsyth Park that became our morning ritual. Good coffee, reasonable prices, and a porch where you can watch the park. We went three mornings in a row.

River Street Sweets

The pralines are the real thing. They make them in the window and hand you a warm sample. We bought a box to bring home and it did not survive the flight.

The Shack (Tybee Island)

Casual seafood on Tybee Island, 20 minutes from downtown. Low country boil, fried shrimp, cold beer. Nothing fancy but exactly right for a beach day lunch.

Worth a Visit

Paris Market: Part cafe, part boutique. The French-inspired pastries are better than the lunch menu. Savoy: Upscale Southern with a modern twist. The shrimp and grits were well-executed.

What We Missed

• The American Prohibition Museum speakeasy for Chatham Artillery Punch
• Andaz Savannah rooftop for shrimp and grits with river views
• Sweet Potatoes for Southern comfort food

Food Budget (Two People, 4 Days)

• Coffee/breakfast: ~$60
• Lunches: ~$120
• Dinners: ~$280
• Snacks: ~$40
• Total: ~$500

One tip: Savannah portions are enormous. We learned by day two to split entrees.

Savannah and Hilton Head: A Long Weekend in the Lowcountry covers the full trip.

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• Fodor’s Carolinas and Georgia guide

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• Savannah Food Tour
• Savannah Ghost Tour

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