When Tyler and I were planning our 2020 anniversary trip earlier this year, we ultimately landed on visiting Savannah, Georgia. However, since we took this road trip while I was pregnant and while we were traveling with dogs and while the world was in the middle of a global pandemic, we were a little more limited in our usual vacation activities.
Fortunately, all of that couldn’t stop us from eating well (and often). If you find yourself in Savannah, I would highly recommend grabbing a bite at any of these places:
B. Matthew’s Eatery 
Savannah Taphouse
- B. Matthew’s Eatery. When we did our initial Savannah research, this restaurant kept popping up, so we knew we had to go. Their menu offers something for everyone and every time of day, but for a great lunch option, I would go with the apple-pecan chicken salad sandwich.
- Screamin’ Mimi’s. They were voted the best pizza in Savannah, and we quickly found out why. Family-owned and operated, this Jersey-style pizzeria goes big on portions. Expect to have leftovers; we were eating the remnants of ours the next morning for breakfast!
- Savannah Taphouse. Definitely more upscale than your average sports bar and located in the old Avon Theater, we stumbled upon this tap house while walking around the city. They had a wide selection of local beers which Tyler tells me were good, and we were both very happy with our sandwiches.
The Collins Quarter 
Leopold’s
- The Collins Quarter. We went to their downtown location, which was super cute – and super crowded, so be sure to make a reservation. Their brunch was lovely, with an expansive menu of Australian-accented meals, though we did find it was a little pricier than other places nearby.
- B&D Burgers. In full transparency, I ordered one of their burgers for delivery to the hotel, but I would absolutely visit one of their four Savannah locations on a trip back. I loved having the option to pick my protein and customize my burger, though their specialty burgers also look great.
- Leopold’s. This recommendation came from a BBT reader (Thanks Lacy!) who said this was some of the best ice cream she’s ever had. After we waited in a long line in the rain, I have to agree. They’ve been around since 1919 for a good reason – do not miss out on a scoop or two!
Now, if none of these speak to you, you could always make the quick trip (approximately two hours) from Savannah to Charleston, South Carolina, for some great meals as well. 😉
Tyler and I are actually headed back to Georgia later this month for the second part of our babymoon, during which we’ll be staying in a cabin in Blue Ridge. I’ll definitely be taking some of Megan’s recommendations for Ellijay – I’m already dreaming about the apple orchards – but if you have any thoughts on must-dos and must-eats for the area, please send them my way!