The day we arrived was 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens birth. So we headed out looking for an English pub where we could celebrate. Quite near the hotel on West Bay Street there was a Churchill’s Pub.
Unfortunately it was closed, so off we went again and found a Scottish Pub, Molly MacPherson’s, south of our hotel. There was even a family connection, as my great great-grandfather was a a MacPherson.
So we settled in at Molly MacPherson’s and had a pleasant lunch. We ordered the fish and chips, and a turkey sandwich with apple slices. Both were delicious, and generous portions. They also had a good selection of British ales, and those were tasty too!
The back wall sure provided a great collection of weapons, in case we were attacked during lunch.
After lunch we joined a trolley tour of the Historic District to help us get oriented. We spotted this Italian restaurant from the trolley the first afternoon. Recognize the name? Hint: The Godfather movies.
Our dinner that first night was at The Olde Pink House on Reynolds Square, which is a restaurant in a building which pre-dates the American Revolution. Originally, it was a private residence known as Habersham House.
The building has had many lives – a bank, a Union General’s Headquarters, an attorney's office, a bookstore and a colonial tea room before it was restored in the 1990’s and became a restaurant.
We had a wonderful dinner on the third floor in this elegant room.
According to the waitress, the Tavern in the basement is known to be haunted. The bank vaults are down there, as well and are the wine cellar now.
There are numerous restaurants and pubs on Rover Street along the Savannah River.
In pre civil war Savannah, cotton was king and it was by the river where the cotton was graded and bought and sold and then shipped overseas.
We had a great lunch here at the Boars Head Grill and Tavern. From our table, we had a great view of the river, and the boats passing by. the food was good, and the service was quick and pleasant.
They have a neat sign as well.
We found this great breakfast place – Goose Feathers – just south of the City Market. Order your food at the counter, then sit down and enjoy the fresh baked goods, and hearty breakfast fare.
In our walks in Savannah we saw many more restaurants like this one, called the Pirate House, built on what is called the Trustees Garden. This was originally the test garden for the colony as they searched for crops that would thrive in this environment. After the garden was no longer required it became an Inn, frequented by seaman and pirates and is today a museum and restaurant. The trolley driver recounted a local legend that this building is where Captain Flint of Treasure Island fame by Robert Louis Stevenson died.
Adjacent to the Pirate House is what is believed to be the oldest building in Savannah, Georgia, dating from 1734 – the Herb House.
Below is a picture of Paula Deen’s restaurant Lady and Sons, which seats about 200. Her original location was further down the street, where Molly MacPherson’s is now, and only seated about 20, resulting in long lines. We didn’t have a reservation, so had to find another spot for lunch.
Our last dinner in Savannah was at the Chart House a historic multi-storey building, with entrances on Bay and River Street. The dinner was sumptuous, especially the dessert, Lava Cake, which is a specialty of the house, and which requires 30 minutes lead time to order. We will definitely try the Chart House in Hilton Head before we head home.
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