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4.1 (826 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Moderate noise
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Dogs allowed

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Parfait, cheesy grits, and biscuits & gravy. Good southern breakfast!
Maria M.

Excellent breakfast! First time we tried grits we actually liked. They had great flavor and texture. Loved the parfait...fresh, balanced ingredients of fruit, granola and yogurt perfectly. We ate outside and it was lovely.

Specials menu
Harry G.

Very nice breakfast spot. The location is easily accessible and the decor is friendly but not overly fancy. The food is plentiful in proportion sizes and the options available make it very hard to choose just one thing. Our server Leah, was attentive and ensured we were taken care of. I would ask for her if you're here because she was that nice to us. If you're looking for a nice breakfast/lunch location in the Savannah area this is an easy choice

Poblano Benedict with a side of grits.
Sean M.

Found a nice breakfast spot near our hotel. Tried the poblano Benedict (eggs Benedict, but topped with their poblano soup) with a side of grits. The food was great :) Service was nice and friendly.

Kids Chicken Tenders and potatoes. $8.29
Jennifer S.

I found this restaurant on Yelp, and it was a short walk from my hotel. We dined here twice while in Savannah. The first day that we tried it, it was kind of slow. We were seated immediately, and had the pleasure of having Ian as our server ( I hope I spelled his name correctly). The service was timely, food was fresh and tasty and priced appropriately. My girls raved about the food. I was impressed that they served Turkey Bacon. This is huge for me because some establishments don't. I am allergic to pork, and I don't eat chicken, so it's nice to enjoy comfort food when I can. The food and service were so good, that we came back on our last day with my spouse. Saturday was a bit lively. Completely different than Thursday. Again, we were seated almost immediately. This time we had Kylie as our server. ( Again, I hope that I am spelling her name correctly). She was a ROCKSTAR. Very kind, upbeat, joyful and attentive. She did a great job with checking in on my family and me. Again, the food was a hit. Super delicious! The ambiance was very artistic, but it felt very homey. I was very impressed to see how busy they were, and they still provided excellent service and food. Please dine and enjoy.

Pam C.

Great experience. The poblano Benedict and biscuits and gravy were very good. Ashley was a great waitress and offered up great suggestions. The buttermilk pancake is with the calories! Nice clean atmosphere.

The Just Bubba - highly recommended!
Andi M.

My husband and I enjoyed breakfast at J Christopher's one morning while visiting Savannah. We'd eaten at the one in Smyrna, GA when we lived there, and had forgotten how much we enjoyed their eclectic menu! I had The Traditional with scrambled eggs with cheddar, bacon, grits, and an English muffin. The eggs were perfectly cheesy and yummy. The grits were the stoneground type, and perfectly seasoned. My husband had the Just Bubba, with scrambled eggs with cheddar, sausage gravy, roasted potatoes, and a biscuit. He especially loved the slightly crispy biscuit with the gravy! We'd definitely return.

Art work on the walls
Shelby J.

Our table ordered the regular French toast, fruit plate, shrimp and grits as well as the banana pecan French toast. Everything thing was delicious! The banana pecan French toast is banana nut bread French toast topped with bananas, pecans and whipped cream. So yummy! The shrimp and grits are different but definitely a must have!!! The shrimp and sausage are cooked perfectly and the gravy has just enough and not too much spice! Our server Lisa was friendly and recommended menu items for us as well. The art is so cute! The have a painted Clara from Barbie in the nutcracker

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Stacy P.

We came with our dog and are happy that we chose this place because it's so dog friendly! They seated us outside and just about every table had a dog at it. They also have a couple dog friendly menu items you can order for your pup. As a self-proclaimed cinnamon roll connoisseur, I wanted to try theirs, and I'd give it a 6/10. Good but nothing to write home about. The eggs Benny was decent. Service was great.

Crab cake Benedict- good but not amazing
Kate F.

I was recommended this place by a local and I noticed a lot of people of people at the bar seemed to come there weekly. It's basically a diner. I just thought the food was okay but nothing amazing. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing though

Dog bowl with potato, bacon, egg, sausage

What a great experience and service at this restaurant. We sat outside with our pet, the waitress was very attentive, personal and nice. Breakfast options were great and there is even an option for dogs. We enjoy our food, the are and sighting was beautiful. We would come back to this restaurant.

Arizona skillet and the fig omelette with cheesy grits
Maddie T.

Omg SO GOOD!!! Best little breakfast diner in Savannah. Has really cool art everywhere inside and plenty of tables and booths. Couldn't decide what to get from all the amazing options, but we got the Arizona Skillet which was amazing-- along with the fig omelette which was one of their specials. So delicious! Will be back for sure to try more things.

goddess omelet and chorizo omelet
Brianna Lenza

very quick service. just a lowkey, casual spot to grab some food! they were accommodating to any modifications we made and it was tasty -- nothing super crazy, just a typical diner experience!

Cappuccino
Omaira L.

Brought my dad for a father-daughter bday brunch. We were seated immediately even on a busy weekend morning. Our server, Wendi, was phenomenal! She was the sweetest soul and really made our day! The food was good but not great I had the Cowboy skillet. It was just okay. My mom ordered the shrimp and grits and said it was soupy and it appeared so also. I was a fan of the biscuits and cappuccino though! I'd come here again for the biscuits and to try another dish. Great atmosphere and location in center of downtown near several hotels.

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Great breakfast!! fresh.. french toast was delish!! Good hot coffee! Would eat there again for lunch! Big menu! Nice easy walk.

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Let me preface this review by saying that I love The Public and it's one of my go-to places to…read morebring friends visiting from out of town. Unfortunately, my experience last night left a bad taste in my mouth. We were seated in the lower dining room. Everything was going well with good service and delicious drinks... and then I spotted a cockroach crawling under our table. Of course, we are in the south & I am willing to overlook the odd roach here and there. However, when a second one emerged from the hallway, my confidence that this was just a one-off incident tanked. By the time our food arrived, our focus had been diverted to be on roach alert. Unfortunately, the food also missed the mark--overly salty and bland at the same time. None of this aligns with The Public I know and love, so I am really hoping this was just an off night. Might be taking a break from this place for a while.

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Wife and I drove up from Jacksonville to celebrate our first wedding anniversary in Savannah. It…read morewas difficult to pick a restaurant to have dinner at, because there's so many great choices in Savannah, but seeing that the minds behind Common Thread were recently semifinalists for Best Chef SE through the James Beard Awards, it ended up being my choice. I'm absolutely glad I picked it. Walking in, we were greeted with smiles. The house/restaurant was stunning. It was quirky but still had its charm. We were escorted to our table, which was an odd little table halfway up the stairs, away from everyone. We were told that table was meant of anniversaries/intimate events. It felt awkward at first but it ended up being fun people watching and listening in to conversations as people walked by. Colton was our server. He was great. Extremely knowledgeable. He walked us through the menu, offered great suggestions on food and wine, did a proper wine service, and even properly pronounced the region in which the wine was from. Colton definitely made us feel special and gave us an incredible experience. I'll definitely give it to Common Thread. The knowledge in which every staff member presented was incredible. As every person dropped off an item at the table, they accurately described the dish in detail before they walked away. I've been in the restaurant industry for almost 20 years; serving, bartending, and managing numerous different types of restaurants, from casual to fine dining. I've opened up a few restaurants and have been a trainer as well. Common Thread is operating at a high level in terms of the staff's ability. The food: incredible. We started with one of each oyster, and it was insane how much flavor was packed in them. Our first course was also accompanied with the hand roll and the apple beet salad. The hand roll was fantastic. The beet salad felt like it needed some sort of acid/citrus with it, but still had great flavor. Course two was the mushroom cannelloni and the orecchiette. Both were phenomenal. My wife was obsessed with the cannelloni, the butternut squash puree was a perfect accompaniment. The pesto/parmesan foam on the orecchiette was an excellent touch. Course three we went against Colton's suggestion for the pork chop (almost got both, we were stuffed), and got the Ribeye. Great char, cooked perfectly. The peppercorn jus was an excellent topper for it. For dessert, we opted for the sticky toffee pudding. Although it wasn't sticky, the ginger pairing with it was an excellent touch. This is one of the best experiences we've ever had at a restaurant. This will be a staple for us whenever we're back in Savannah and will definitely be asking for Colton again. He is the kind of server I'd like to have at my restaurant. Props to Common Thread, props to Colton.

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4.0(1.2k reviews)
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Excellent dinner. Shelby walked us through the menu and was attentive. The oysters were excellent!…read moreThe cornbread delicious (wanted to order a side of that butter, to go!). Mac n cheese and the lamb roti were delicious and the lamb was so tender. Unique decor honoring the original property.

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4.6(1k reviews)
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This is a must-stop on the culinary tour of Savanah. They are a Michelin-starred experience for the…read moreservice and quality of the food. The greeting from our arrival to seating was prompt and very courteous. We got suggestions from the wait staff and started our experience. They have an extensive cocktail and wine list. We started with a drink called Southern Hospitality and their branded Old Fashioned. Both drinks were exceptional. We accompanied that with Grilled Octopus, which was sensational. Very hard not to make it chewy. Great char and sauce that accompanied it. For entrees, we did the Perloo, an amazing interpretation, and a swordfish. Both dishes were immaculately prepared and perfectly sized. We chose a bottle of Loss and Lehn, something we had never tried before but recommended based on what we had ordered. It matched perfectly with both dishes. We also choose items from the pick 3 menu to accompany our entrees. We finished with the best bread Pudding we have ever had nd french press coffee. The price was very reasonable considering the quality and the service, and should not be missed next time you are in Savanah.

Stopped into Cotton & Rye with my wife for dinner while in Savannah…read more My wife had the striped bass with sweet potatoes and flash fried broccolini, and I had the trout with crab rice. Both dishes were very well prepared and felt thoughtfully put together without trying too hard. The fish on both plates was cooked correctly, portions were solid, and flavors worked well together. With my wife's gluten and dairy allergy, plus my tree nut allergy, Alpha-Gal, and diabetes, we're usually a decent stress test for a kitchen. Staff handled questions professionally and didn't make ordering feel complicated. Atmosphere strikes a nice balance--upscale enough for a date night or business dinner, but still relaxed and comfortable. Service was attentive without hovering. Good for: dates, business meals Probably not ideal for: small children

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4.3(812 reviews)
0.5 mi
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We liked this spot so much we visited it twice during our two nights in Savannah…read more The octopus is delightful! The cocktails are spectacular. Charlie, the bartender, is awesome.

Solid choice for dinner but it was just ok overall experience. This was one of the few places I…read morecould find last minute dinner reservations on a weekend so that's a bonus. Ambiance is prohibition bar vibes so a little more rustic and casual. I was a bit annoyed by the hostess. We had a reservation for our party of 6 and arrived about 15 minutes early. I asked if we could grab drinks at the bar and she kept coming up with excuses on why we couldn't stand or sit in certain areas. Finally, I just asked her to come up with a solution because we had 15 minutes to kill and they didn't have a waiting area. Funny enough, she decided then to get our table ready. It was just odd. Our server was from Ukraine so she was efficient and fast. Not super friendly or chatty with us which missed the mark on Southern hospitality and made our experience feel cold compared to our previous dinner experiences in town. I don't fault her for it though as she did her job. We ordered an excessive amount of starters and some of the entrees. The stand outs for me was the crispy Brussels sprouts, roasted bone marrow, steamed mussels, and grilled octopus. Skip any of the bread options. They weren't even toasted. For entrees, we also decided to share them. The pork chop and NY strip were stand outs. We ended up sending back the halibut. It tasted mealy and freeze burnt. Skip the crispy Japanese eggplant. I was expecting a grilled dish and it was actually fried with a thick batter. Too heavy for my liking. Overall, we enjoyed our meal but not somewhere I am dying to go back to.

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Repeal 33 - The bar.

The bar.

Repeal 33
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4.4(722 reviews)
1.3 mi
$$$

Elizabeth on 37th is where the hype for the food ! The…read moreamazing 7th course meal, the service, the ambience all top notch! This is a must visit restaurant if you are in Savannah area! Shout out to Sam one of our server! Thanks for the service !

You must come here at least once to experience this food, service and ambiance…read more Elizabeth on 37th is located in a huge old mansion with dining spread out all over the various rooms. We were sat in what I believe used to be a front parlour, by a window over looking the street. We had a dual service with one person being the "main" server, his name was Michael. He was in charge of giving us the spiel and answering our questions. A woman (I forget her name, sorry! But she was lovely) was in charge of running the food and clearing the plates. It was a very well run machine. The menu is pre set, but there were choices on some of the courses, like course where an option was a soft shelled crab - I definitely wanted to take advantage of that! We started off with Biscuits with butter and homemade orange marmalade, these were delightful, so fluffy and soft, and the marmalade was sweet, not bitter like it sometimes can be. The Amuse bouche was a trio of tiny items: a pimento cheese tart, a mussel with chipotle sauce and panko, and a square of salmon with mild wasabi and ginger. The salmon was definitely my favorite. The fifth course had a special as I noted before, so I opted to go for that, it was a soft shell crab with garlic, herbs and a vidalia onion slaw. Topped with peanuts and a white wine sauce. I think my favorite course of them all was the scallops with the carrots and the whipped ricotta - so simple but so delicious! Phenomenal special occasion place or just to cross off your bucket list. If I am in Savannah again (and the likelihood is high, its such an amazing city), I will be back.

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Elizabeth On 37th
Elizabeth On 37th - Shrimp taco

Shrimp taco

Elizabeth On 37th

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