Savannah eats Lowcountry. The coastal plate runs to shrimp and grits, she-crab soup and the Lowcountry boil, with rice, peas and Georgia seafood behind them; food writers credit the Gullah Geechee people with shrimp and grits, and hoppin' John is traced to them too. The modern restaurant story runs from Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room, where Sema Wilkes took over a boardinghouse in 1943 and lunch is still served at tables shared with strangers, and Leopold's, founded in 1919, to Elizabeth on 37th, open since 1981, and The Grey, a restored 1938 Greyhound bus terminal where chef Mashama Bailey won the James Beard Best Chef Southeast award in 2019 and Outstanding Chef in 2022. Georgia's wild oyster and clam harvest reopens every October 1, and the state's food shrimp season opens in June.

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  2. Husk Savannah

  3. The Olde Pink House

  4. Common Thread

  5. Saint Bibiana

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  6. Alligator Soul

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Peak food season
Georgia's wild oyster and clam harvest reopened at 7 a.m. on October 1 in 2025. The state's commercial and recreational food shrimp season opened on June 9 in 2026 and on June 10 in 2025, and the 2025 season was extended to January 15, 2026.
Local dining hours
Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room serves lunch only, Monday to Friday 11 AM to 2 PM. Husk serves dinner daily from 5 to 10 PM and brunch Saturday and Sunday 10 AM to 2 PM. Crystal Beer Parlor is closed on Mondays.

Savannah food, FAQ

What food is Savannah known for?

Savannah's signature dishes include Shrimp and grits, Lowcountry boil (Frogmore stew), She-crab soup, Pecan praline, Benne wafers. See our signature dishes chapter for where to eat each.

What are the best food neighborhoods in Savannah?

TableJourney editors map Savannah by district. Historic District (Downtown), Starland District, Forsyth and Thomas Square, Eastside are among the strongest for food, each with its own guide.

Where should I eat fine dining in Savannah?

Editor picks in Savannah include The Grey, Husk Savannah, Common Thread, plus the full fine dining chapter on TableJourney.

Are there food tours in Savannah?

TableJourney covers 7 editor-picked food tours in Savannah, with what each shows you and how much to budget.

Does Savannah have good vegetarian or vegan food?

TableJourney's Savannah dietary chapter covers vegan, vegetarian, gluten_free venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.