15 soul food spots in Historic District (Downtown), editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Historic District (Downtown)'s food · All soul food in Savannah.
The Grey ★ 4.9
109 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401
Mashama Bailey's Grey runs from a restored 1938 Greyhound bus terminal on MLK, a Port City Southern menu rooted in West African and Lowcountry technique.
Tip: Book via Resy for the formal Dining Room. The Diner Bar takes walk-ups along the bar and runs a la carte until close.
Husk Savannah ★ 4.8
12 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401
The fourth Husk opened on Oglethorpe in January 2018, running the heritage-grain Lowcountry programme Sean Brock built at the original Charleston room.
Tip: Reserve via Resy. The bar serves the full menu walk-in 17:00 onwards. Brunch runs Saturday and Sunday 10:00-14:00.
Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room ★ 4.7
107 W Jones St, Savannah, GA 31401
Mrs. Wilkes has run from a Jones Street basement since 1943, Southern home cooking at ten-person communal tables Mon-Fri. Family-style daily-changing dishes.
Tip: Cash or check only. Daily $35 per person communal lunch (tax included). Opens 11:00; arrive by 10:30 for a manageable wait.
The Olde Pink House ★ 4.6
23 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401
An institution in the 1771 Habersham mansion on Reynolds Square, serving classic Southern menus in candle-lit upstairs rooms and a Planters Tavern basement.
Tip: Book OpenTable a week ahead for upstairs; the Planters Tavern in the basement is first-come and runs the same menu.
Alligator Soul ★ 4.5
114 Barnard St, Savannah, GA 31401
Adventurous Southern in a Colonial cellar on Telfair Square since 2003. Cajun-Creole technique meets coastal Georgia, with a wild-game special board nightly.
Tip: Book OpenTable. The Marsou Room runs a 7-course chef's tasting by separate reservation.
The Olde Pink House ★ 4.5
23 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401
Classic Southern on Reynolds Square in the 1771 Habersham mansion. Candle-lit upstairs since the Balish 1992 restoration; Planters Tavern walk-up basement.
Tip: Book OpenTable a week ahead for upstairs; tavern downstairs is first-come.
The Collins Quarter ★ 4.4
151 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401
Anthony Debreceny's Australian Collins Quarter opened on Bull at Oglethorpe Square in 2014, the city's brunch flagship since. A second by Forsyth Park.
Tip: Brunch is first-come, first-served; arrive by 09:30 on weekends or expect a wait. Dinner takes OpenTable bookings.
The Collins Quarter ★ 4.4
151 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401
The Collins Quarter on Bull at Oglethorpe Square runs Australian-inspired brunch, lunch and dinner. Avocado smash, ceviche, lavender mocha, specialty coffee.
Tip: Brunch is first-come; arrive by 09:30 on weekends. Dinner takes OpenTable.
Vic's on the River ★ 4.3
26 E Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
Vic's runs in a restored 1859 cotton warehouse on Bay Street, river views through the upstairs dining room. Classic Lowcountry, white-tablecloth service.
Tip: Ask for an upstairs window seat at reservation time for the Savannah River view.
Treylor Park ★ 4.3
115 E Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
Treylor Park anchors a string of Bay Street rooms running playful Southern bar food in a brick courtyard. Chicken-and-pancake tacos, a long bourbon list.
Tip: Walk-in only; expect a wait after 19:30 on weekends. Patio fills first.
Treylor Park ★ 4.3
115 E Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
Treylor Park on East Bay runs playful Southern bar food in a brick courtyard. PB&J wings, chicken-and-pancake tacos, a long bourbon list, sister rooms nearby.
Tip: Walk-in only; expect a wait after 19:30 on weekends. Patio fills first.
Vic's on the River ★ 4.3
26 E Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
Vic's runs in a restored 1859 cotton warehouse on Bay Street, river views from the upstairs dining room. Classic Lowcountry with white-tablecloth service.
Tip: Ask for an upstairs window seat at reservation time for the Savannah River view.
Crystal Beer Parlor ★ 4.3
301 W Jones St, Savannah, GA 31401
Crystal Beer Parlor has run on the corner of Jones and Jefferson since 1933, red booths and dark wood under a long beer list. Burgers, fried green tomatoes.
Tip: No reservations; arrive by 18:00 on weekends or expect a 30 minute wait.
The Public Kitchen & Bar ★ 4.2
1 W Liberty St, Savannah, GA 31401
Brandy Williamson's Public Kitchen sits at Liberty and Bull opposite Madison Square. Midcentury-modern, local-farm bistro menu, indoor-outdoor seating.
Tip: Reserve OpenTable for dinner; lunch and brunch usually take walk-ins.
The Public Kitchen & Bar ★ 4.2
1 W Liberty St, Savannah, GA 31401
The Public Kitchen sits at Liberty and Bull opposite Madison Square. Midcentury-modern, indoor-outdoor seating, a local-farm bistro menu by Williamson.
Tip: Reserve OpenTable for dinner; lunch and brunch usually take walk-ins.