The Savannah River formally separates the city of Savannah from the Low Country. It’s not a sharp line, but foodwise, the city is more sophisticated, with less of the coastal Gullah culture and more of a seaport’s worldly ways. It’s definitely an eater’s town. Of course, there is impeccable seafood, two of the best sources being Pearl’s Saltwater Grill and Driftaway Cafe. Breakfast essentials include bacon at Two Cracked Eggs, hoppel poppel at Clary’s Cafe, and buttermilk biscuits at Back In the Day Bakery. For soul food, consider BBQ ribs at Randy’s and shrimp & grits at Narobia’s Grits & Gravy. How about a cutting-edge New American lunch counter (Grey’s Market)? Sweet tooths will find ecstasy in the South’s most famous cookies at Byrd’s, artisan ice pops at Savannah Square Pops, and sundaes at century-old Leopold’s ice cream parlor. Everybody needs to have at least one boarding-house meal at legendary Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room — true Americana. Should your appetite yearn for a taste of Britain — such as steak & kidney pie, Victoria sponge, or Cornish pasty — Pie Society fills the bill.
Seafood is a delicacy that has been enjoyed since the beginning of time. Its flavors are unique and diverse, and it can be cooked in many ways. That is...
For conscientious seekers of Roadfood, a brief visit to Savannah can be frustrating. There are too many good eateries to savor them all. Of course, one wants great seafood,...
Savannah Low Country flavors are a profoundly colorful swirl of old-time Dixie, of African-American soul, and of the modern South. This itinerary of Roadfood favorites offers a taste of...
While the old-time boarding house is history, boarding house meals remain a highlight of eating one's way through the south. Seating usually is communal: friends, family, and strangers gathered...
