Soul Food in Historic District (Downtown)

Husk Savannah

• ★ 4.8
• Modern Southern

Husk Savannah serves modern Southern cuisine built on the heirloom ingredients of coastal Georgia, at 12 W Oglethorpe Ave in the Landmark Historic District.

Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room

• ★ 4.7

Order Fried chicken and cornbread dressing, with sweet potato souffle and black-eyed peas.

Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room at 107 W Jones St seats the lunch crowd at large tables shared by strangers, with platters of fried chicken and cornbread dressing.

The Olde Pink House

• ★ 4.6
• Southern

The Olde Pink House is a Classic Southern Food restaurant in the historic downtown district at 23 Abercorn St, also a venue for private events and weddings.

Alligator Soul

• ★ 4.5
• Soul food

Alligator Soul at 114 Barnard St serves a blend of wild game and seasonal ingredients with Southern sensibilities, plus a Marsou Room tasting menu.

Vic's on the River

• ★ 4.3
• Contemporary Southern, Seafood
• $$

Order Shrimp and Grits, Fried Green Tomatoes or She Crab Soup.

Vic's on the River at 26 E Bay St serves Contemporary Southern Cuisine and fresh, local seafood in an old cotton warehouse overlooking the Savannah River.

Crystal Beer Parlor

• ★ 4.3

Crystal Beer Parlor at 301 W Jones St is a first come, first served restaurant with Southern-style food, beers and wines, in the Historic District.

The Public Kitchen & Bar

• ★ 4.2
• American, Southern Bistro

Order Savannah shrimp and grits, grilled salmon or steak frites.

The Public Kitchen & Bar at 1 W Liberty St serves fresh salads, classic sandwiches, grass-fed burgers, seafood, pasta and Southern-leaning plates.