Where to Eat in Savannah, GA: Southern heritage, bold flavors, and unforgettable ambiance

Located in the historic downtown district on Abercorn Street, the Olde Pink House Restaurant is the most famous restaurant in Savannah and renowned for providing a world-class dining experience. Set within an elegant 18th-century Colonial mansion, the intimate, sophisticated restaurant serves a seasonal menu of Lowcountry cuisine with signature plates of Almond Encrusted Tilapia, Crispy Fried Lobster Tails, Jumbo Sea Scallops, and Pecan-Crusted Chicken Breast. Guests can dine in the beautifully appointed dining room or the comfort of the adjacent inn’s rooms, and enjoy an array of fine wines, and handcrafted cocktails from the full-service bar against a backdrop of live entertainment. The Olde Pink House Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday through Saturday and dinner only on Sundays and Mondays.

23 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401, Phone: 912-232-4286

Set in a beautifully restored 1950's-era downtown bank a block south of Savannah's Forsyth Park in Historic Downtown Savannah, Local 11ten Food & Wine is a contemporary bistro-style eatery with a rooftop bar that serves seasonal American fare with Southern touches in a chic setting. Offering a unique dining experience with innovative cuisine, world-class wines, and unrivaled hospitality and service, Local 11ten features elegant candle-lit marble tables in the main dining room, as well as a semi-private table in a vault room with cork walls, dark velvet curtains and an antique brass chandelier for private functions. Foodies, tourists, and locals alike can enjoy a seasonal menu of southern-influenced cuisine for dinner only, seven nights a week.

1110 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401, Phone: 912-790-9000

One of Savannah’s oldest restaurants that celebrates the rich history and heritage of the city, 17Hundred90 Restaurant is based in the inn of the same name and offers fine dining and comfortable lodging. Housed in what were originally three separate residences, the highly acclaimed restaurant is renowned for serving outstanding cuisine with a menu of hand-selected prime steaks, lamb and chicken and southern vegetables, fresh salads and homemade desserts. The food is accompanied by an extensive list of fine wines from around the world, including rare vintages, and classic cocktails made with imported spirits. 17hundred90 Restaurant is open for dinner only, Monday through Sunday.

307 E President St, Savannah, GA 31401, Phone: 912-236-7122

Located in The Marshall House, 45 Bistro is a privately-owned and managed restaurant that offers exceptional dining experiences and elegant spaces for private events. Set in a beautifully restored historic inn that dates back to 1852, the restaurant features three private dining rooms that can host couples for a romantic dinner for two or up to 250 guests for a variety of functions. The menu boasts signature dishes such as Seafood Pasta in a white wine butter sauce, North Atlantic Salmon over toasted orzo with marsala beurre blanc, Duck Two Ways, sushi-grade Ahi tuna topped with pan-seared Hudson Valley foie gras, and Quinoa-crusted local Black Grouper with goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. 45 The bistro is open for dinner, Monday through Saturday.

123 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401, Phone: 912-234-3111

Located in Mansion on Forsyth Park, Autograph Collection, 700 Drayton Restaurant is an upscale dining establishment set within an elegant 19th-century mansion with six beautifully appointed dining rooms and Old-World charm. The award-winning culinary team produces sublime cuisine with Southern accents and a Bohemian twist, which is accompanied by an extensive world-class wine list of well-known and rare vintages to pair with each dish. Exuding the grace and charm of the historic city, the restaurant is the perfect place to celebrate love or a special occasion. 700 Drayton is open for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner, seven days a week.

700 Drayton St, Savannah, GA 31401, Phone: 912-721-5002

Alligator Soul is an intimate Southern eatery based in an industrial warehouse that serves organic and locally sourced cuisine in an elegant and romantic setting. Established in 2003 and set in what was once a basement grain warehouse, the eatery showcases the art of unpretentious fine dining, offering guests unrivalled dining experience. The restaurant serves a seasonally inspired farm-to-table menu that features exotic meat selections such as antelope, bison, camel, elk, and pheasant, as well as crawfish, scallions, and oysters stuffed with bacon. Mouth-watering, decadent desserts are the perfect end to the exceptional cuisine, along with an extensive list of signature cocktails, fine wines from around the world, and craft beers. Alligator Soul is open for dinner only, seven nights a week.

114 Barnard St, Savannah, GA 31401, Phone: 912-232-7899