Savannah for foodies
Pizzeria Vittoria Napoletana: Neapolitan wood-fired pizza in the Thomas Square blocks south of the historic squares. Five of the picks for foodies in Savannah stay open past 21:00, so evenings run late.
Savannah for foodies, in numbers
- Picks on this page
- 12 places across 1 lists, led by Pizzeria Vittoria Napoletana, The Vault Kitchen & Market, Al Salaam Deli
- Posted hours
- 10 picks post hours earliest 06:00, latest 03:30; 3 open by 09:00, 5 past 21:00
Questions foodies ask about Savannah
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Food culture
Savannah eats Lowcountry, rooted in the Gullah-Geechee rice-and-seafood tradition. Stone-ground grits, tidal-creek shrimp, she-crab soup, and red rice appear on menus from the Historic District to the Starland District. Skip the River Street tourist corridor for serious eating. The best plates come from neighborhood restaurants south of Forsyth Park, where kitchens still cook in cast iron and bacon fat.
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Where locals go
Savannah's locals skip the River Street tourist corridor and gather south of Forsyth Park in the Starland District, around Bull Street between 37th and 41st. Foxy Loxy Cafe, The Sentient Bean, and Starland Yard draw the under-40 creative crowd. Thunderbolt, a fishing village 10 minutes east on Victory Drive, is where Savannahians eat shrimp on weeknights.
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Best time to visit
March through May and October through November are the months to target. Spring highs near 24°C keep Forsyth Park walkable, and azaleas fill the 22 Historic District squares with color. Fall breaks the summer humidity after mid-October. Avoid June through September, when humidity above 85% and daily afternoon thunderstorms make the cobblestone squares miserable on foot.
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What to avoid
Skip River Street's tourist restaurants, the 90-minute waits at Lady & Sons, and any $65 ghost tour. Avoid driving in the Historic District, where 22 squares and aggressive parking enforcement create headaches. Summer humidity near 90% makes midday walking miserable from June through September. Eat at Crystal Beer Parlor or The Olde Pink House instead.
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Cost per day
Budget $65/day in Savannah covers a hostel dorm ($30-35), two counter-service meals ($18 combined), and walking the Historic District's 22 squares for free. Midrange runs $155 with a hotel near the district and sit-down dinners. The open-container law saves you bar markup. A $3 store-bought tallboy is legal on the sidewalk in a plastic cup.
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