My GUide to
Savannah
EATS
I'm a self-proclaimed foodie + my travels revolve around where I want to eat. It's always my mission to find the neatest spots with the tastiest bites in each city. This is where I get to share them with you!
SIPS
Cozy coffeehouses, craft cocktail bars, trendy tea rooms, local breweries, worthwhile speakeasies and other beverage stops will be listed in this section. What are you thirsty for?
STAY
When I visit somewhere new, I tend to stray away from the drab chains that may come up first in a Google search. Instead, I like to book rooms in boutique hotels, resorts, and Airbnb's with personality!
GET CULTURED
Besides the normal "tourist traps", each city I visit has spaces worth seeing. I'll list must-see nature for the outdoorsy traveler, stores for the shopper, galleries for the creatives, and more!
Where
to Eat:
vibe: my favorite modern lunch/brunch spot there. they have two locations with different menus.
must order: avocado smash
smashed avo, heirloom tomato, radish, feta, three seeded bread, poached egg, beet hummus, chili oil
151 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401
621 Drayton St, Savannah, GA 31401
Huey's $$
vibe: new orleans classic, down by the river
must order: mufaletta
capicola, genoa salami, mortadella, provolone, olive giardinera, baker's pride bread
*TIP - call 30 min before + expect to spend time walking around the area.
115 E River St, Savannah, GA 31401
vibe: underground, exposed brick
must order: the ordinary burger
beef patty, woven bacon, house cheese sauce, agliatta sauce, fresh arugula, pub fries
217 1/2 W Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401
vibe: only locals know about this place. eclectic art, thin pizza, full bar
must order: primo
ezzo's sausage, cupping pepperoni, green bell peppers, cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, roasted garlic
2218 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401
vibe: ice cream parlor lined with movie posters that's been doing it's thing since 1919
must order: chocolate chewies + cream
crispy, chewy chocolate cookies with Georgia pecans in our classic vanilla
212 E Broughton St, Savannnah, GA 31401
Where
to Drink:
Two Tides $$
vibe: house turned brewery with colorful decor in each room and pinball machines
must order: high heights
tiramisu imperial stout brewed with a soft roasted touch, conditioned on Bolivian Itenez Wild Harvest Cocoa nibs and a custom Perc Coffee dark Brazil roast for heavy notes of chocolate, hazelnut, caramel, and CAKE.
12 W 44st St. Savannah, GA 31401
Peregrin $$
vibe: hotel rooftop that is inviting enough to spend hours sipping premium cocktails + taking in the view
must order: PCB
plantation pineapple rum, clement mahina coco, lime
356 E Perry St, Savannah, GA 31401
(atop the Perry Lane Hotel)
Arches Bar $$$
vibe: cellar tavern with live music beneath the historic Olde Pink House
must order: the proper
prosecco, mulberry infused gin, lemon juice
23 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401
The Drayton Rooftop + Coffee Shop $$
vibe: to the left of the lobby is their adorable, tiny coffee spot that also sells housemade pastries. upstairs is the glorious rooftop that not many people know about and has tons of space.
must order: (downstairs) vanilla latte w almond milk (and a biscuit if they have them, (upstairs) house chardonnay
7 Drayton St, Savannah, GA 34101
Where
to Sleep:
The Drayton Hotel 4.5-star
vibe: luxurious, fun vibe, small rooms, smart tvs, restaurant, coffee shop, rooftop terrace
7 Drayton St, Savannah, GA 34101
Perry Lane Hotel 4-star
vibe: posh hotel with a sophisticated southern influence
256 E Perry St, Savannah, GA 31401
Get Cultured:
the national landmark opened in 1771 and is said to be haunted, but they serve up elevated southern cuisine
i got the $20 ticket that allows you access to the three best spots for the week - Owens-Thomas House, Telfair Academy, The Jepson Center
the more "touristy" sides of town are usually the ones i avoid. i recommend walking down to the riverside for breakfast or lunch to check out the view of the 4th busiest port in the country.
Explore Forsyth Park
it's a gorgeous green with history, a restaurant, tennis courts, and plenty of benches to open a book or to journal
Shop around Starland
this is the more "hip", artsy neighborhood of savannah that houses stores, restaurants and coffee shops
The Quick List
for ️☕- Drayton Hotel, Collins Quarter
for 🍳- Collins Quarter, Huey's
for 🍕- Squirrel's Pizza
for 🍞🥗- Collins Quarter
for 🍔 - The Ordinary Pub
for 🍏🍌🥒🥑🥕🍒- Fox + Fig
for🍦- Leopold's
for 🥂🍸🍷🥃🍻- Peregrin, Arches Bar, Two Tides, The Drayton Roof
for 🏃♀️💪🚴♀️- Forsyth Park
for 🎼- Arches Bar
for 💤 - The Drayton Hotel or Perry Lane Hotel
for 🛒 - Starland District
for 🎨 - The Jepson Center
for 🤓 - Telfair Academy, Owens-Thomas House