Highest-rated restaurants in Savannah by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Savannah, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Sly's Sliders and Fries
- Rating: 4.5/5 (600 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1710 Abercorn St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Comfort Food, Burgers, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1595 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 West Jones St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Southern, American
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Cuban Window Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: 1116 Abercorn St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Cuban, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#27. The Alley Cat Lounge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (349 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 207 West Broughton St. Unit B Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Lounges, Cocktail Bars, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Rocky's of Savannah
- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7360 Skidaway Road Unit H-3 Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Java Burrito Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 420 East Broughton St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Starland Café
- Rating: 4.5/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11 East 41st St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Anita Deli Sandwich
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 348 Jefferson St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Amigo's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12333 Largo Drive Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Ardsley Station
- Rating: 4.5/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 102 East Victory Drive Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: American, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Pounce Cat Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 404 West Broughton St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Themed Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Pet Adoption
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Cotton & Rye
- Rating: 4.5/5 (919 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1801 Habersham St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Unforgettable Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 238 Eisenhower Drive Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Le Banh-Banh Mi Sandwiches
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 36 Barnard St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Tricks Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2601 Bull St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Glo's Coffee Corner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 1040 King George Blvd. Ste 60 Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Zunzibar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 236 Drayton St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Bars, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The Narra Tree
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 7054 Hodgson Memorial Drive Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Filipino
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Origin Coffee Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 356 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Friendship Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Ste 1 Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Wholesale Stores, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#10. A Taco Affair
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 401 West Hall St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Tacos, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Mate Factor
- Rating: 4.5/5 (397 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 East Hall St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Mizu
- Rating: 5.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1450 Dean Forest Road Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Dottie's Market Savannah
- Rating: 5.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 207 West Broughton St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Specialty Food, Gift Shops, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Savannah Filipino Authentic Cuisine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5515 Waters Ave. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Filipino
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Sweet Patricia's Bakery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1722 Habersham St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Taqueria El San Luis
- Rating: 5.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7094 Hodgson Memorial Drive Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Munchie's BBQ & Subs
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2110 Montgomery St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Agatha's Coffee and Tea House
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 516 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Themed Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Hungry Vegan
- Rating: 5.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 2 East Lathrop Ave. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Vegan, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.