Vic's on the River is a contemporary southern restaurant in Historic District, Savannah.
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 dishes: Shrimp and grits, She-crab soup
Must 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.
Address: 26 E Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
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.
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.
Signature: Crystal burger, Fried green tomatoes
Order: The Crystal burger with a side of fried green tomatoes.
Tip: No reservations; arrive by 18:00 on weekends or expect a 30 minute wait.
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.
Ardsley Station on Victory Drive in a renovated filling station. Brick-oven flatbreads, charcuterie and 20-by-the-glass wine for after-work locals.
Signature: Brick-oven flatbreads, Charcuterie board
Order: A flatbread plus the seasonal charcuterie board, with a glass from the natural-leaning wine list.
Tip: Book OpenTable for the patio in advance, especially Fridays; the bar runs walk-up and serves the full menu.
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.
Signature: Crystal burger, Fried green tomatoes
Order: The Crystal burger with a side of fried green tomatoes.
Tip: No reservations; arrive by 18:00 on weekends or expect a 30 minute wait.
Sisters of the New South on Skidaway runs cafeteria-style soul food with handed-down recipes. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: oxtails, smothered.
Signature: Oxtails, Fried chicken, Smothered shrimp
Order: Oxtails with the yams and macaroni and cheese; smothered shrimp on Fridays.
Tip: Cafeteria-style line; cash or card accepted. Sides change daily; arrive by 12:30 to beat the Eastside lunch rush.
