20 Timeless Savannah Spots

There's nothing quite like relaxing in a Savannah square with a good book! If you didn't pack one for your trip, grab one at E. Shaver Booksellers, one of Savannah's most popular book boutiques. The building that houses this adorable book store was built in 1842, and its been E. Shaver Bookseller since 1975!

Johnnie Ganem's Package & Wine Shop has been serving Savannah's locals and visitors since 1942! Here, you can browse their prime selection of imported beer, wine and spirits. Johnnie Ganem’s also offers wine counseling, with wine pairing, terms and flavors, so you can pick up the perfect bottle to bring back to your room!

Head to River Street to get a taste of Cajun and Southern cuisine at this classic Savannah pub and cafe! At Bayou Cafe, you can get your fill on classic cajun menu items like Crawfish, Jambalaya, Red Beans & Rice, and Alligator Gumbo. For over 20 years, Bayou Cafe has hosted live blues and classic rock musicians every night of the week! 

Celebrated artist Ray Ellis painted for over seventy years on all seven continents. Founded in 1987, the Ray Ellis Gallery in City Market celebrates the work and mission of this famed creator. The gallery features original watercolors, oils, bronzes, 100+ prints and reproductions, a complete line of in-print books, as well as many quality secondhand copies of out-of-print titles. 

On June 17, 1852, Edward Padefford purchased the property and began construction on the building that would one day become the East Bay Inn. Today, the inn boasts 28 charming guest rooms, a lovely parlor and a popular underground restaurant. 

From warm pralines to candied pecans, you can get all of your favorite sweets at Savannah's Candy Kitchen! You'll feel like a kid again while you browse through mountains of salt water taffy, candied apples, fudge and jelly beans. With store locations on River Street and in City Market, visiting this sweet shop is a Savannah must!

Savannah's Visitor Information Centers are the epicenter of what's new and happening across the city. Located in the heart of downtown, the MLK Visitor Information Center is open daily to help visitors with everything from brochures, visitor guides, tours, maps, restaurant recommendations and information on the historic sites across the city. The incredible staff are experts at what they do and are always ready to assist you. We recommend stopping there first to build a customized itinerary for your visit. 

Enjoy casual riverfront dining inside a historic River Street warehouse at Boar's Head Grill and Tavern. Once used as a cotton warehouse, the building is now a lively restaurant and tavern that serves up comfort food favorites like Shrimp & Grits, Low Country Bouillabaisse and Baked Oysters Rockefeller. Dining at Boar's Head Grill and Tavern has been a Savannah tradition since 1959!

Experience great food and inspiring history at the Crystal Beer Parlor. Originally a grocery store, the Crystal Beer Parlor has been around since 1933 and after the repeal of Prohibition, was one of the first to serve alcohol during the Great Depression. Crystal Crab Stew, Bison Burgers and Fried Pound Cake are a few of their fantastic menu options. They have truly become a prominent establishment of Savannah, serving comfort food to both locals and visitors alike.

If you want to see how the locals do it, head over to Tubby's Tank House Thunderbolt. This seafood restaurant is known for the freshest seafood in town. Their menu is full of Southern seafood classics like Crispy Oysters, Fish & Grits and the Low Country Platter.