Visiting Savannah for the FIRST time!!

[NJlovesNOLA]

Hubby & I are finally getting the chance to visit Savannah & we can't wait to get there! We will be staying May 17-22 (Thurs-Tues) & I would like your input as to where the best seafood places are, where the locals eat, where the best soul food can be found, and what establishments we absolutely cannot miss. Thank you ahead of time!

[lenorel57]

Was in Savannah 2 weeks ago. We ate in Elizabeths on 37th...excellent. We also ate at the Olde Pink House. Not as excellent. Their specialty is a flounder dish. I found it a little dry. I also do not like a server coming over what seemed like every 2 minutes asking us how everything was.
She had the most grating voice.

We were fortunate in that the flowers were in full bloom early. It's a beautiful city made for walking. We've been ther 4 or 5 times. We still took the trolley ride and the paddle boat. You can get a combination ticket. The trolley is good because you can get on and off.

They also have free bus service. You can use it to see more of the city. It's not narrated, of course, but it was fun anyhow.

[NJlovesNOLA]

Thanks lenorel57! Sorry about your annoying server! I have Elizabeth's on my list, and also Huey's & the Crystal Beer Parlor. I think we are going to venture out to Tybee Island & stop at Sundae Cafe while we are there. I read on other posts that these places have pretty good food! We will definitely have to do the trolley!

[lenorel57]

Huey's is familiar, but not the other one. How long are you staying. Tubes Island is fun. I was there many years ago.

[NJlovesNOLA]

We'll be staying in Hilton Head with relatives for 2 days & then in Savannah for 4 days. Have you heard of Tubby's Tank House or the Shrimp Factory in Savannah?

[LaLa]

please dont waste a meal at either

[kengk]

Either one is acceptable for a quick lunch if you are down on River St. and don't want to leave. IMO.

[LaLa]

and I would disagree...

[NJlovesNOLA]

Is the service or food bad? Or is it not worth the price they charge? When we visit other places, we like to eat where the locals eat. We don't raise an eyebrow because they serve the food on paper plates, but we do draw the line when it comes to bad service or tasteless food. Can you give me a few places that the locals frequent in Savannah? Thanks!

[lenorel57]

I doubt if the locals eat anywhere on River Street. I may be wrong because I am not a local.

[LaLa]

bingo

[LaLa]

Look I am I am food writer....I eat at delicious hole in the walls and white table cloths...it doesn't matter to me. BUT i do draw the line at sub par food....and since I have been drug to both I know of what I speak. A local or anyone with a decent internet connection and a love of food would not eat at either.

[NJlovesNOLA]

Thanks LaLa. I am the same way-I can be served by a waiter with white gloves, or by a waitress popping gum. As long as the service is good & the food is delicious-I could give a darn. I was anxious to try the Chart House for their Blood Mary, but that's about it. A co-worker told me to try the Soulfood Restaurant on W 42nd St in Savannah. Do you know anything about it? I think that is the name of it...

[carolinadawg]

You might want to read through some of the many previous posts for Savannah, then come back and ask any specific follow-up questions you may have:

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/836092
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/833657
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/813854
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/832644
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/827183

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/812154

[NJlovesNOLA]

Thanks! I'll check them out & come back with any questions.