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HISTORIC DISTRICT. Although housed in a 19th-century mansion, 700 Drayton has a pronounced modern sensibility that creates a dynamic tension in its cuisine and decor. Beautiful architecture, vibrant artwork, and high ceilings set the scene for updated dishes that include blue crab-crusted red snapper with lime-tomatillo sauce, a stuffed pork chop with homemade apple sauce, cabernet-braised short ribs, and pan-roasted grouper and shrimp fricassee with a country ham and herb grit cake. A fun lounge is also part of the package, and if you become enamored of the cuisine, the inn's on-site cooking school will teach you how to prepare it on your own!
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. Dedicated to using local ingredients and crafting them into a reconsidered "Southern" cuisine that incorporates Continental techniques, Local 11 Ten opened in April, 2007, to a good amount of regional acclaim. Get an introduction with grilled Georgia quail or Sapelo Island clams that are jazzed up with chorizo, garlic, and peppers. From there, sample a roasted loin of venison, pan-roasted black grouper, prosciutto-wrapped rabbit loin with dried figs and pine nuts, or a locally-inspired bouillabaisse. Desserts exhibit the same lusciousness resulting from expert preparation and culinary simplicity.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. Arguably Savannah's best restaurant, this award-winning grande dame gets lots of attention from foodies and has been the recipient of many culinary awards. The menu updates Southern fare, making abundant use of fresh seafood and items like black-eyed peas, grits, okra, pecans, and the like. The salads even feature home-grown herbs. A terrific wine list complements the cuisine beautifully, and 7-course tasting menus are available if you'd like to give yourself over to the chef's expertise. The stunning mansion that houses Elizabeth is gorgeous inside too, made even more beautiful with candelight and crackling fires.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. A former department store building now hosts the city's finest Italian restaurant. In fact, it's one of the top ten Italian restaurants in the US, according to "USA Today." Delectable pasta dishes will have you agonizing over what to choose, and main courses include grilled gorgonzola-encrusted filet mignon, pan-seared monkfish, braised osso buco, and a grilled veal chop. The wine bar opens at 4pm, and a late-night weekend menu is served from 10:30pm-2am. Be sure to see the International Oasis Art Gallery upstairs and to take advantage of live jazz on Friday and Saturday nights.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. One of Savannah's best fine dining restaurants, Sapphire Grill features superb cuisine enlivened with local ingredients, not to mention an extensive wine list. Located in a venerable building with an exterior of Savannah grey brick and an interior of stainless steel and glass, it's a city mainstay. Enjoy a glass of wine at the bar, or have an intimate dinner upstairs, enjoying a veal strip loin, rack of lamb, seared tuna mignon, or Niman Ranch pork osso bucco. The restaurant has received numerous awards, including recognition from DiRoNa, and has garnered praise in countless magazines and television shows.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. Olde Pink House is where Savannah's elite go to eat, and the food, expectedly enough, is fantastic! Seafood and Southern fare are at the forefront, as proven by she-crab soup, Caesar salad with fried oysters, and all sorts of fresh fish, from flounder to trout. Try grouper with blue crab in Vidalia onion sauce, or go for one of the delicious pork, duck, and veal dishes. The special dessert is sweet ice cream in a praline basket – nothing more needs to be said about that! Downstairs, Olde Pink House boasts the cozy Planters Tavern, which features live music on Saturday nights.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. Y'all, this is Paula Deen's restaurant, and tons of her fans show up regularly to sample the cuisine she's touted on places like the Food Network and in her cookbooks. After a (sometimes lengthy) wait, folks get to tuck into genuine Southern cuisine, from fried green tomatoes and fried chicken to shrimp-and-grits and pecan pie. The lunch buffet is a great deal, too, letting you eat all that you can in the great tradition of Southern hospitality. While some patrons prefer the a la carte menu, you can be certain that – no matter which option you choose – you'll be well-fed before it's all said and done.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. Housed in old fire station building, this quirky dining room sports jungle-themed wall murals. But don't let the colorful décor and noisy atmosphere fool you – delightful, upscale cuisine and competent service keep the house full at this Italian favorite. In addition to a variety of flavorful pastas and exquisite meat and seafood dishes, the menu might include crispy calamari, duck Garibaldi or scored flounder with apricot glaze.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. A historic mansion dating from 1790, this property was restored and opened as an inn in 1976. Its restaurant recalls a brick-and-beams tavern, and its excellent American Continental menu features dishes like pecan-crusted grouper, coq au vin, and crab-stuffed shrimp. You'll also find a half-roasted duckling, veal medallions, and a NY strip with sun-dried tomato butter. Happy hour specials attract crowds to the inn's lounge, which (like the property itself) is apparently haunted by the ghost of a lovesick young woman.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. This reputable restaurant occupies a historic 18th-century stone warehouse and offers a beautiful view of the Savannah River. It does offer exemplary steaks, including a succulent prime rib, but Chart House specializes in seafood. Among its popular options are macadamia-crusted mahi mahi, coconut crunchy shrimp, and pan-seared sea scallops. Crab legs and lobster tail are also constant hits. For dessert, the famous mud pie is a can't-miss, and an ample selection of wines and whiskey adds to the appeal.
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