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Elizabeth on 37th

Cuisine: American, New American, Regional, Southern

Price Range: $$$

10Best Says

For an elegant, Southern-inspired menu served in a 1900s mansion brimming with rich antiques, Old World trappings and marble fireplaces, be sure to visit Elizabeth on 37th, one of Savannah's noted fine dining establishments. Open since 1981 the eatery features fresh local produce and seafood as well as an assortment of Southern basics along with an impressive wine list. Sapelo Island clams are a favorite appetizer and the Coastal Grouper Celeste is a longtime best-seller, with sesame-almond-crusted fish, peanut sauce and roasted potatoes. Decadent desserts include a dense chocolate pecan torte with chocolate whipped cream; Savannah cream cake - angel food with sherry laced custard,topped with a berry and custard sauce; pecan almond torte topped with praline ice cream and bourbon caramel sauce and more. Wine captains are available to suggest custom pairings, and the attentive wait staff goes out of its way to ensure a pleasurable dining experience.

Address:

105 E 37th St
Savannah, GA 31401
912-236-5547

Hours:

Daily 6pm-8:30pm

EXPERT TIPS BY: Michelle da Silva Richmond
St. Petersburg / Clearwater Local Expert

Southern: "The pecan almond torte topped with praline ice cream and bourbon caramel sauce is worth the splurge."
Romantic Dining: "For the ultimate romantic evening, book the seven-course chef's tasting menu for $90 per person. Be sure to call ahead for details and availability."

Best for Southern Because: It's one of Savannah's most elegant - and finest dining establishments and well worth the splurge.
Best for Romantic Dining Because: You'll find fine dining, elegance and Old World touches in a stately 20th century mansion. What could be more romantic?

EXPERT TIPS BY: Amy Pine
Savannah Local Expert

Best Restaurants: "Want the ultimate Elizabeth on 37th dining experience? The restaurant offers a seven-course chef's tasting menu for $90 per person. Contact the restaurant ahead of time to inquire about availability."

Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: Southern-inspired haute cuisine in an elegant early 20th-century mansion? It doesn't get any better than Elizabeth on 37th, one of the city's finest restaurants.

Main Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Seasonal Soup of the Day
  
  ($16.95)
  
  Half Moon River Clams Simmered In Truffle Oil
  
  with shallots, celery, and cornbread madeleines ($14.95)
  
  Fresh Mozzarella and Local Tomatoes
  
  Herb pesto, balsamic vinegar, and truffle oil ($16.95)
  
  James River Oysters on the Half Shell
  
  Roasted with a caper-herb butter ($16.95)
  
  Traditional Wedge Salad
  
  Local butter lettuce, Niman Ranch bacon, Statesboro blue cheese ($14.95)
  
  Brown Sugar and Cumin Lacquered Quail and Georgia Shrimp
  
  With celery root and sweet potato slaw, curry butter sauce ($16.95)
- Entrees
  
  Locally Made Fresh Pasta
  
  Tossed with roasted vegetables in a light parmesan cream ($29.95)
  
  Spicy Savannah Red Rice with Georgia Shrimp
  
  With Half Moon River clams, Sausage, grouper, and okra ($38.95)
  
  Tanglewood Farms Oven Roasted Chicken Breast
  
  With braised collards, cornbread dressing with shiitake mushrooms, and pan gravy ($35.95)
  
  Ginger Crusted Atlantic Salmon
  
  sauté of local kale, shiitake mushrooms, and roasted new potatoes ($36.95)
  
  Coastal Grouper Celeste
  
  crisp sesame-almond crust with peanut sauce and roasted potato ($37.95)
  
  Double Cut Berkshire Pork Chop*
  
  with five cheese macaroni and apple-radicchio slaw ($39.95)
  
  Pepper Crusted Meyer Ranch Beef Tenderloin*
  
  with madeira cream sauce, broccolini, and asiago potato cake ($42.95)

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