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Restaurants in the Savannah, GA, area. Recs. from a lifelong resident.

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Local South Georgia restaurants that I enjoy and are worth the price. Recommendations from a lifelong resident in the Savannah area. Not all are five-star, but they are simply good local places to eat.
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Food & Drink Places Near Savannah, Georgia

Local places I go to eat near Savannah. Not 5-star, just good food time after time.

 
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Great food and service. Good Southern-style food that is consistent, and the service is the best hands down! Located in Statesboro but well worth the trip.
Fordham's Farmhouse Restaurant
 
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Not a lot of choice nearby, but it's pretty good for breakfast or a quick lunch.
Huddle House
 
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Great buffet at a reasonable price. Best sweet tea around. The lunch buffet is always good. Located in Meter, Georgia, right off I-16.
Bevricks Char House Grille
 
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Not a big fan of Mexican food, but this place is the exception. I love their taco salad. Located in Brooklet, Georgia
El Maguey Mexican Restaurant
 
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A hole-in-the-wall place that serves great seafood at a reasonable price. On Hwy 80 in Ellabell, Georgia
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I've been going there for more than 50 years. Great salad bar and seafood.
Captain Joe's Seafood, Midway, GA
 
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Good Southern BBQ. My favorite is the half smoked chicken plate.
Uncle Shug’s Bar-B-Q Place
 
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When you're really hungry for some Southern food. The buffet is always full and the service is good.
Ole Times Country Buffet
 
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Great place for lunch or dinner. Fried Chicken & Waffle and famous Iron City Meatloaf (as featured on Guy Fieri’s Diner, Drive-ins and Dives) Good comfort food cooking
Metro Diner
 
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Good diner food. Sandwiches and burgers. Love their Reuben sandwiches and pizzas.
Roundabout Cafe

Food & Drink in Savannah, Georgia and Tybee Island

Some of the best, in my opinion, in Savannah. Some are pricey but worth it.

 
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My go-to when I have friends visiting Savannah. They have a Southern Luncheon Buffet
The Pirates' House
 
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Famous for family-style, communal dining serving fried chicken, cornbread dressing, and Southern sides. Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room (formerly boarding house) was established in 1943 at 107 West Jones Street in Savannah, Georgia, by Sema Wilkes. It becam...
Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
 
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The place to go when celebrating. The wife and I usually get the Captain's sampler platter: snow crab, mussels, crawfish, shrimp, corn, potatoes & sausage. (Serves 1 - 4). We get the 4 and take some home. A little pricey, but good seafood always ...
The Original Crab Shack | Tybee Island Seafood & Family Fun
 
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Good food and atmosphere. I love their Po Bo Fried Oyster Sandwich
Flying Fish Bar & Grill - Wilmington Island Georgia, Savannah, GA
 
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OMG, the fish tacos are amazing! Very reasonably priced. Barbecue meat & seafood platters come with familiar sides in a down-home, family-friendly setting.
Papa's BBQ & Seafood