Best Restaurants in Savannah, GA: Where to Eat Before or After Your Walking Tour

Savannah's food scene is as rich as its history, and finding the best restaurants in Savannah, GA, doesn't have to mean wandering aimlessly between cobblestone streets.

Some of the city's best bites sit right along its most historic walking routes, tucked inside century-old warehouses or hiding behind unassuming storefronts.

Whether you're fueling up before a big day of sightseeing or winding down after one, this guide rounds up some of the best restaurants in Savannah, GA, all within easy reach of the city's riverfront and historic squares.

TAKE A SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF SAVANNAH:

Before you eat your way through Savannah, consider walking through it first.

Savannah's Slavery, Cotton & Freedom Walking Tour takes you through seventeen stops covering the city's cotton wealth, its enslaved history, and the fight for freedom that followed.

Along the way, you'll discover:

• A monument to hundreds of Haitian soldiers who fought for American independence

• The oldest continuously active Black congregation in North America

• A slave quarters ceiling still painted haint blue after two hundred years

• Several of the very restaurants featured in this guide

Check out Savannah's Slavery, Cotton & Freedom Walking Tour here.

MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE SAVANNAH:

One walking tour is never really enough for a city like this. If you're sticking around, WalknTours has two more ways to see Savannah on foot.

• Savannah Ghost Tour, a haunted walking experience through the city's most spirited streets and buildings

• The Old Squares of Savannah, a self-guided walk through the historic squares that give this city its shape and charm

Explore the Savannah Ghost Tour here.

Explore The Old Squares of Savannah here.

RIVERFRONT EATS:

River Street is Savannah's busiest strip for good reason. Here's where to eat along the water.

• Vic's on the River, set inside a converted cotton warehouse, is known for she-crab soup and waterfront views

• The Cotton Exchange Tavern, a historic riverfront restaurant open since 1971, serves Southern seafood and pub fare inside a building with its own haunted reputation

• The Naked Dog and Repicci's Italian Ice, both inside River Street Market Place, are perfect for a quick bite between stops

HIDDEN GEMS NEAR CITY MARKET:

Just a few blocks inland, City Market and the surrounding squares hide some of Savannah's most memorable meals.

• Common Restaurant, on Broughton Street, pairs Southern cooking with an award-winning wine list

• Olympia Café, near River Street's African-American Monument, serves Greek and Mediterranean dishes with river views

A SWEET STOP:

No trip to Savannah is complete without dessert.

• Repicci's Italian Ice, inside River Street Market Place, is a local favorite on hot days

• Leopold's Ice Cream, a Savannah institution since 1919, is worth the short walk off the main tour route

PLAN YOUR TRIP:

Ready to build your Savannah itinerary around food and history?

Start with Savannah's Slavery, Cotton & Freedom Walking Tour, then work your way through this list one stop at a time. Your stomach, and your sense of the city, will both thank you.

Check out how you can make the most with our Savannah Travel Guide.