The Collins Quarter is an australian-southern restaurant in Historic District, Savannah.
The Collins Quarter on Bull at Oglethorpe Square runs Australian-inspired brunch, lunch and dinner. Avocado smash, ceviche, lavender mocha, specialty coffee.
Signature dishes: Avocado smash, Lavender mocha
Must order: Avo smash on sourdough with poached eggs; lavender mocha to drink.
Tip: Brunch is first-come; arrive by 09:30 on weekends. Dinner takes OpenTable.
Address: 151 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401
B. Matthew's runs from an 1850s building on East Bay with brick walls and wooden beams under a daily-changing brunch board. A Lowcountry mainstay since 2008.
Signature: Fried green tomato and crab cake benny, Shrimp and grits
Order: Fried green tomato and crab cake benny at brunch; the bourbon bacon burger at dinner.
Tip: Book OpenTable for brunch on weekends or expect a 30 minute wait.
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.
Signature: Shrimp and grits, She-crab soup
Order: Shrimp and grits with the Carolina shrimp sauce, plus a she-crab soup to share.
Tip: Ask for an upstairs window seat at reservation time for the Savannah River view.
Sorry Charlie's runs an oyster bar in one of Georgia's oldest commercial buildings, overlooking Ellis Square. Raw bar, steam pots, Bamboo Room tiki upstairs.
Signature: Raw oysters, Steam pots
Order: A dozen Sapelo oysters on the half-shell, plus a Lowcountry boil for two.
Tip: Happy hour runs daily 16:00 to 18:00 with discounted oysters.
B. Matthew's runs from an 1850s building on East Bay with brick walls and wooden beams under a daily-changing brunch board. A Lowcountry mainstay since 2008.
Signature: Fried green tomato and crab cake benny, Shrimp and grits
Order: Fried green tomato and crab cake benny at brunch; the bourbon bacon burger at dinner.
Tip: Book OpenTable for brunch on weekends or expect a 30 minute wait.
Wiley and Janet McCrary built a competition-circuit BBQ reputation before settling in Savannah in 2005; US 80 strip-mall room is the locals' benchmark.
Signature: Beef brisket, St. Louis cut ribs, Redneck nachos
Order: A brisket plate with two sides, plus the redneck nachos to start.
Tip: Walk-in only; arrive by 18:00 to avoid sellouts on weekends.
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.
Signature: Shrimp and grits, She-crab soup
Order: Shrimp and grits with the Carolina shrimp sauce, plus a she-crab soup to share.
Tip: Ask for an upstairs window seat at reservation time for the Savannah River view.
The Wyld sits on the Herb River in Thunderbolt past the bridge, car or boat tie-up access. Outdoor decks over the water, casual coastal seafood, live music.
Signature: Fish tacos, Boiled peanuts
Order: Fish tacos with a side of boiled peanuts.
Tip: Free boat tie-up; arrive by 18:00 to beat live-music nights.
Sorry Charlie's runs an oyster bar in one of Georgia's oldest commercial buildings, overlooking Ellis Square. Raw bar, steam pots, Bamboo Room tiki upstairs.
Signature: Raw oysters, Steam pots
Order: A dozen Sapelo oysters on the half-shell, plus a Lowcountry boil for two.
Tip: Happy hour runs daily 16:00 to 18:00 with discounted oysters.
Pizzeria Vittoria runs from a shipping container at Starland Yard. Wood-fired Neapolitan pies named Best Pizza in Georgia by Food & Wine in 2021. Walk-up.
Signature: Wood-fired Neapolitan pies, Margherita
Order: The classic margherita; whichever weekly special is on the chalkboard.
Tip: Walk-up only. Arrive by 18:30 on weekends or join a 45-minute queue.
