CuisineSouthern small plates
Price$$
Neighbourhoodhistoric-district

Signature dishes: Chicken and pancake tacos, PB&J wings

Must order: The chicken and pancake tacos with hot honey, and the PB&J wings.

Tip: Walk-in only; expect a wait after 19:30 on weekends. Patio fills first.

Location

Address: 115 E Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401

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The Public Kitchen & Bar ★ 4.2

American, Southern bistro$$$historic-district

The Public Kitchen sits at Liberty and Bull opposite Madison Square. Midcentury-modern, indoor-outdoor seating, a local-farm bistro menu by Williamson.

Signature: Crab cake sandwich, Coastal Georgia fish

Order: The crab cake sandwich at lunch; the coastal fish plate at dinner.

Tip: Reserve OpenTable for dinner; lunch and brunch usually take walk-ins.

The Collins Quarter ★ 4.4

Australian-Southern$$$historic-district

The Collins Quarter on Bull at Oglethorpe Square runs Australian-inspired brunch, lunch and dinner. Avocado smash, ceviche, lavender mocha, specialty coffee.

Signature: Avocado smash, Lavender mocha

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.

B. Matthew's Eatery ★ 4.3

Southern bistro$$historic-district

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 on the River ★ 4.3

Contemporary Southern, Seafood$$$historic-district

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.

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More casual dining in Savannah

The Public Kitchen & Bar ★ 4.2

American, Southern bistro$$$historic-district

The Public Kitchen sits at Liberty and Bull opposite Madison Square. Midcentury-modern, indoor-outdoor seating, a local-farm bistro menu by Williamson.

Signature: Crab cake sandwich, Coastal Georgia fish

Order: The crab cake sandwich at lunch; the coastal fish plate at dinner.

Tip: Reserve OpenTable for dinner; lunch and brunch usually take walk-ins.

The Collins Quarter ★ 4.4

Australian-Southern$$$historic-district

The Collins Quarter on Bull at Oglethorpe Square runs Australian-inspired brunch, lunch and dinner. Avocado smash, ceviche, lavender mocha, specialty coffee.

Signature: Avocado smash, Lavender mocha

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.

B. Matthew's Eatery ★ 4.3

Southern bistro$$historic-district

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's Championship BBQ ★ 4.5

Barbecue$$islands

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 on the River ★ 4.3

Contemporary Southern, Seafood$$$historic-district

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 Dock Bar ★ 4.3

Seafood, Casual coastal$$islands

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.

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