Their sweet and savory menu includes French pastries, colorful macarons, and signature baguette sandwiches, such as the Provence - their most popular, with mozzarella, prosciutto, ham, sundried tomatoes, mixed greens and pesto. Your guide will regale you with stories of Savannah's sinister deeds and nefarious characters along the way. Each fresh batch of the worlds best chicken starts with our cooks inspecting each individual piece. For dinner, opt for something heartier, like the always-excellent scallops. Although the meat and the type of charcoal are important, some cooks claim that the secret is in the sauce, and this award-winning restaurant can back that up! Part of what adds to this restaurants charm is the owners endearing backstory. Among other sinfully rich items, the restaurant is known for the Southern Sushi: shrimp and grits rolled into a coconut-crusted nori roll. Located within the restaurant is the Herb House, the oldest building in Georgia. Savannah Tourism Savannah Hotels Fabulous Food and Service - Be Sure to Get the Fried Chicken! And while this place doesnt take itself too seriously (they serve a Bloody Mary topped with enough food for two, including fried Cornish game hens), they dont kid around when it comes to fried chicken. Dine in the restaurant or get your food to-go. PRO TRAVEL TIP: If a restaurant accepts reservations, we recommend making your reservation at least a week in advance (2 to 3 weeks is even better). Well done Grace and Lightness. Upscale classic Southern Food, mostly iconic for its beautiful exterior facing Reynolds Square, right in the middle of Savannahs historic district. We visited the restaurants on this list anonymously and repeatedly, and they consistently deliver. Head to Chive for lunch or dinner and enjoy fresh seafood dishes with a twist. They can be found at the candy shops throughout Savannah, particularly along the small shops on River Street. Now in our 24th year, enjoy the magic of Holiday Lights & Sights in the warm cozy comfort onboard Old Town Trolley for a fully immersive holiday experience. Savannah Tourism Savannah Hotels Fabulous Food and Service - Be Sure to Get the Fried Chicken! Its a great local spot. This restaurant is still very high on our to-do list. Like Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room, a visit to Savannah wouldnt be complete without a meal at the Olde Pink House. Tour the streets, passing former battlegrounds, historic cemeteries, and old mansions infiltrated with the supernatural. Pralines. Give it a try at b. Matthews Eatery, mentioned later in this guide. Be sure to pair these sides with one of our favorite fried chicken recipes. You can find wings, chicken sandwiches, shrimp, gyro salad, and more on our menu at Kennedy's Fried Chicken! For something special, make a reservation for the Vault (2 people can dine in the historic vault) or the JP room (the second room in Planters Tavern that can hold up to four people). But, I couldnt leave it off the list since I wanted to share our experience. As one of Savannahs best seafood restaurants, the Wyld also has plenty of live music and open-air reverie. You may find yourself at a table with strangers at one of the 10-person communal tables. The best thing about The Pirates House is the building. Chatham Artillery Punch. For many of them, a reservation is recommended or required. As you walk through the historic district, your guide shares fun stories from Savannahs past. Accordingly, local menus feature lots of crab cakes, fried green tomatoes, shrimp & grits, chicken & waffles, cornbread, pimento cheese, low country boil, biscuits, bacon, bacon jam topped burgers, mint juleps, mimosas, BBQ, country-style bacon, and fried chicken. Traditionally Southern, locally sourced menu items dominate the brunch menu, like the shrimp and grits and hot fried chicken. One of Nashvilles most-revered meat-and-threes, Arnolds Country Kitchen also wins the prize for its crispiest fried chicken. Serving tradition southern fare with a twist, you can dine on Gumbo & Grits, Low Country Mac & Cheese, or Creole Meatloaf. Chefs at The Grey know their way around Braised Rabbit, for example and they also serve a mean pt. Price: $$ $$$ Location: 217 W Broughton Street Website: theordinarypub.com Reservation: Recommended. Choose from a variety of entrees such as the almond encrusted tilapia, deep-dish chicken pot pie, filet mignon, or the crispy fried lobster tail served with sweet chili dijon. (