610877 Thu Apr 09 15:52:35 -0700 2009 17 11 South 0 4582643 I will be in Savannah for 5 days in May. Can you make any suggestions for restaurants that won't break the bank but shouldn't be missed. Southern comfort food would be on my list. I won't have a car and am staying near the historic area. I'm looking forward to the trip and really appreciate any suggestions. Thu Apr 09 15:52:35 -0700 2009 201613 beanodc 1 4583096 If you do a search on here, you will find lots of suggestions. Thu Apr 09 18:58:07 -0700 2009 4582643 25751 carolinadawg 2 4584355 I did do a search but was unclear about what is within walking distance. I did get the message to stay clear of Paula Deen's place but that was a given for me anyway. I am looking for restaurants for dinner that locals would recommend. I will try Mrs. Wilkes's for lunch. Fri Apr 10 09:07:30 -0700 2009 4583096 201613 beanodc 3 4584881 I'm traveling to Savannah next weekend, staying in the historic district, and have researched restaurants within walking distance. Some of the places on my list to try include Clary's Cafe, Local 11Ten, B. Matthews, Angels BBQ, Jazz'd, Soho South Cafe, Leopold's Ice Cream and Zunzi's Express. Good luck! Fri Apr 10 11:41:21 -0700 2009 4584355 25751 carolinadawg 1 4583192 You can break the bank on some pretty mediocre food very quickly in Savannah. Try Mrs. Wilkes for lunch, you can get there on foot, and it fills the bill. Fridays are fish days, the rest of the week is better. Don't get sucked into all that hoopla over the overpriced, poor quality Walls BBQ. Geneva's is pretty weak, just keep going to Mrs. Wilkes. If you are really adventurous and want real deal Soul Food, go to Little Kings on Abercorn at Waldburg. Little Kings is not for the feint of heart. Tripe, chicken backs, red hots, they got it all. Thu Apr 09 19:35:17 -0700 2009 4582643 96003 sarge 2 4584366 I am definitely adventurous but tripe and chichen backs? I'll think about Little Kings. Thanks for the recommendations. Fri Apr 10 09:09:44 -0700 2009 4583192 201613 beanodc 3 4623707 Mrs. Wilkes is at 107 West Jones--just ate there for lunch today for the first time in over 20 years--I would agree with others that after one trip, you might consider coming back for a second visit before your trip is over. A Chowhound Paradise, for sure. The motto on the back of their T-shirts reads "If the Colonel had chicken this good, he'd be a General!" Thu Apr 23 18:48:39 -0700 2009 4584366 14052 KyMikey 1 4603466 For southern type food try Clarys for breakfast or Sweet Potatos at any time. Uncle Bubbas is a better version of a paula Deen restaurant and much less crowded. Loal 11110, Noble Fare, and 700 Drayton are all good upscale restaurants. Firely is quite good, J, Christophers, Soho South are fine as well for breakfast and lunch choices. Zunzis Express is quite good. Screaming Mimis for pizza and subs. Molly McPhersons is a nice place for a bar meal or a good freiedly local bar feel place to get a drink. The bar upstairs at the Mansion at the Park is an excellent bar. Thu Apr 16 23:50:47 -0700 2009 4582643 271002 smokestack lightning 1 4622979 Try Ciao Bella! We loved it. Thu Apr 23 14:29:09 -0700 2009 4582643 285641 curej 2 4630402 I didn't care for Ciao Bella, but I have heard other folks say it is good - hit or miss? Who knows. A little pricey, though. Sun Apr 26 14:54:28 -0700 2009 4622979 203517 Nazan Yar 3 5112985 I think you're referring to Cha Bella, a foody kind of place that grows their own vegetable and uses primarily locally sourced ingredients. Ciao Bella is a southern Italian place in Habersham Village--decidedly not walking distance Sun Oct 18 16:39:16 -0700 2009 4630402 170597 sunsh9e 1 4623035 A place that was recommendended to me recently, but I didn't have a chance to try, is Polk's Produce and Floral, at 530 E. Liberty Street. As the name implies, it is a produce and flower market that also serves up excellent home cooking, though I think they may be only open at lunch. It sounds like a place to check out. Thu Apr 23 14:45:34 -0700 2009 4582643 25751 carolinadawg 2 5113007 Polk's is "quaint" and local. Don't know about the food, but their produce is quite expensive, relatively speaking. Small restaurant--food looks good but I don't know otherwise. Sun Oct 18 16:54:37 -0700 2009 4623035 170597 sunsh9e 1 5131375 I like Corleone's, it's fun. The Old Pink House is lovely. Garibaldi's. Mon Oct 26 08:04:01 -0700 2009 4582643 66022 bronwen 1 5153177 Anyone try Elizabeth on 37th? http://www.elizabethon37th.net/ Tue Nov 03 14:39:04 -0800 2009 4582643 92263 aea6574 2 5153240 I haven't, but others have: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/624990 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/632306 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/618291 Tue Nov 03 14:57:45 -0800 2009 5153177 1089411 bbqdawg 2 5181684 Did the tasting menu back in September and it was probably one of the five most memorable meals I've enjoyed. Service was impeccable, personal and informed. Butterbean soup with mint, truffle oil and shrimp. Oysters three ways. A ginormous softshell crab. Heirloom pork tenderloin. Mixed herb salad. Can't remember the rest but Yowzah! Sat Nov 14 13:46:37 -0800 2009 5153177 170597 sunsh9e 3 5183589 Amen Sun Nov 15 13:37:33 -0800 2009 5181684 253377 Buddha49