Hi Neighbors!
I’m back again with another Greensboro food guide. In this episode we dive into what I know/do best:

Brunch.

Greensboro has lots of options for brunch and I’ve made it my duty to visit several of them again. Below you can find sage advice on where you should be spending your hard earned brunch bucks. I’ll restate some of my credentials for those who missed my riveting editorial on the Cookouts in town (LINK).
I have been a local kitchen laborer for almost twenty years. I was the head chef at the Iron Hen for 5 years and have managed several other restaurants in the Triad. I have spent thousands of hours flipping eggs and pancakes for the fine folks of my favorite town. I know good brunch eats. Pinky promise I do.
Just a warning, this is a lot longer than my Cookout rundown, It's called reading! Top to bottom, left to right... a group of words together is called a sentence. Take Tylenol for any headaches...Midol for any cramps.
There’s so much I love about brunch therefore there’s so much I have to say. I took this more seriously than my quick takes on Cookouts, because well, I felt like it and you guys deserve the best dammit!
It’s going to take a bit to read all this, but you will finish more well-equipped for brunch life here in Gate City. If you don’t want to read it all, check the comments for my ranked list, but c'mon, what else do you have to do? Work? Yeah right.

Metrics

These things are what makes or breaks a brunch for me. They might not be for you, but hey, I’m the one writing this.

• Coffee- you can’t buy happiness, but you can buy coffee and that’s pretty close.
• Cocktails -I don’t drink much anymore, but booze and brunch go together like…bacon and eggs. I’ll check out the selection/ if they have bottomless mimosas for you and the gals.
• Bacon- Straight up, If you run a brunch spot and don’t serve up good bacon, prepare to be on the receiving end of my wrath.
• Eggs- So simple, yet so easy to ruin. As someone who’s scrambled more eggs than most I think it only fair for me to be critical of them.
• Avocado toast - It’s trendy for a reason. When done well, it’s freaking tasty and I want you to know where to get the best one in town (spoiler alert: Chez Genese)
• A potato product- The great debate. Hash browns vs home fries. I don’t care which one ya like more, but a brunch spot better be doing these right.
• Ambiance- Brunch isn’t just a meal, it's an idea. And that idea starts with how your guests feel from the moment they walk into the door.
• Speed/Accuracy-I’ve made it a point to visit all these spots during busy brunch hours. Nobody cares if you can make a good omelet when the restaurant is half empty. This is a pressure test. You are only as good as your worst plate so if they can’t hang when the tickets are stacked up and the servers are slammed, then they can’t hang in my book.

Best of luck to all these unknowing participants and may God have mercy on their egg pans.

Green Valley Grille

Our journey begins with the oldest relic in the Quaintance-Weaver pyramid. I have to be honest. This was one of the worst brunch meals I've eaten in town as well as one of the most expensive. I cannot recommend it less. I usually enjoy their dinner aside from it being a bit stodgy and outdated. It looked really cool in here 22 years ago. This is definitely your rich great aunt’s favorite spot in town.
The service is always solid here. They definitely train their waitstaff well but it seems like they discourage their staff to have much personality. It’s giving butler vibes which is fine I guess if you’re into that sorta thing. They have a full bar and the coffee was decent. That being said, their brunch is garbo. My poached eggs were cold and I had like 1 oz of ham on my benny and the hollandaise was super bland. It was a really really botched benedict. The scrambies were overcooked on their breakfast plate and my home fries were cooked 15 minutes ago– cold, super mushy and real plain. We had their vanilla scores with lemon curd which was the highlight of the meal, specifically the curd; bright and tangy. We tried their coffee cakes as well which were decent too, but very sweet. Nobody in my party of five was pleased with their meal and I won’t make the mistake of going to GVG before sundown again.
Score - 3.4/10 Never go eat here for brunch. Like seriously, go anywhere else. Go to Waffle house.

Median Entree Price + 20% tip: $14.22+2.84 = $17.06 

Lucky 32

Lucky’s brings a slightly more contemporary vibe to the Quaintance-Weaver “family.” I’ve never been really keen on the organization. I dunno why, I have a sneaky suspicion it's actually a front for an affluent brood of vampires. Blood money, but like…literally? I find it less stuffy than GVG and the brunch was more enjoyable. It’s still a little behind the times but we’ve stepped from 1989 to 2001. An instrumental version of The Backstreet Boys’ hit album, "Millenium” played as we dined (not really.) They take reservations which is a plus and they had us seated immediately. Shout out to the service staff. Attentive and friendly and not overly robotic.
They have a full bar available, but no mention of mimosa specials. The coffee is Counter Culture, which I usually like, but not the batch they served today – Bleghh.
We tried their green tomato benedict. The poached eggs were on point and the tomatoes were nice, however somebody toasted my English muffin twice…yesterday. Literally uncuttable with a knife. I gnawed on it like a hamster but gave up on it quickly. An okay dish overall, but it lacked salt and was really acidic. Next we went for their avocado toast with scrambled eggs. It was mediocre. The avocado was definitely from a pouch and there wasn’t much of it. The pickled onions set it off, but the eggs were way overcooked. The rest of it was sorta forgettable.
We also had the banana french toast which was my favorite dish of the meal. Cooked nicely, sweet but not sickeningly so. I’d get it again for sure.
We also had a side of bacon which was on point. Their biscuits were buttery and Cracker-Barrel-esque, but honestly I think I like CB’s better. I did not like their home fries. They were crispy enough but just doused in seasoned salt. They really reminded me of one’s from the freezer section.
Last note-worthy item was their side of fruit…How dare they. Sad chunks of cantaloupe and honeydew, which they know everyone hates…like seriously can we just stop growing these awful balls of chemical water already? They tossed a bit of pineapple in there but that was it. They could have saved labor costs by just dumping the fruit straight off the truck into the trash, cuz that’s where it’s all gonna end up anyways. Yuck.
Score: 6.3/10 - Your mom and her sisters would probably love going here for a birthday brunch and the rest of you will leave full and relatively pleased…unless you get a side of fruit or yesterday’s English muffin.

Median Entree Price + 20% tip: $14.88+2.98=$17.86 

Print Works Bistro

In full transparency I was sorta hoping this one missed the mark so I could lop off the final head of Quaintance Weaver’s Hell-hound and by doing so free all of the tortured souls trapped for eternity in a depression dungeon of sorrow beneath the QW hotels. “You can check-out anytime you like, but you can never leave...” I charged through their doors, fork in one hand, sense of disdain for the ruling class in the other only to be begrudgingly disarmed by an overall excellent brunch.
Print Works cultivates a picturesque southern brunch ambiance. A neutral color palette with tall ceilings, decorated tastefully. Natural light pours through all of the windows as delicate music sets an uplifting mood. You’ve stepped off of Green Valley Road and into an expansive Savannah solarium…I do declare. They boast a dining area seating nearly 200 with a charming patio for fair weather dining. The room is alive with the clinking of silver on flatware and the ambient buzz of happy conversation. Yet is spacious enough to allow for a sense of intimacy at each table.
We were seated immediately with our reservation. The service manager wasn’t the friendliest. A cross-looking woman; she sharply peppered orders at a nearby server, prompting him to hustle over and lead us to our seats. QW couldn’t help but remind us all that we live in a social hierarchy and that while all animals are equal; some animals are more equal than others…the servers are dressed as penguins and trained to hop-to when the boss blows her whistle. Oppressive social constructs aside, our server was well versed in the menu and was always around when needed, but never hovering.
They offer a full-bar and have a large cocktail and wine list. The coffee was bold and tasty from Revolution coffee out of Raleigh.
Today, we started with an order of their warm beignets; choux pastry filled with pastry cream, fried to order and then dusted with powdered sugar; served with honey or chocolate sauce. We opted for honey. They were quite tasty and the portion was large. I did feel that they were a bit too sweet and would have gone from good to amazing with some lemon zest or curd to balance it out.
For our entrees; the avocado toast. Overall a yummy dish. The thickly sliced sourdough was flavorful and soft, but I felt it needed a bit more toasting. It left the dish feeling a bit squishy. The toast was topped with a lemony avocado spread, bits of bacon, and poached egg. It was served with a side of yogurt and fruit, which was simple but tasty. We also had their eggs benedict; well executed. I felt the hollandaise needed a bit more lemon, but now I'm nit-picking; we cleaned the plate. We also had a side of bacon, which was spot-on and their home fries were neatly diced, crisped perfectly and had some yummy caramelized onions mixed in.
Score - 9.0/10 - This was a really good brunch. Refined, yet inviting ambiance, tasty food and a chance for the bourgeoisie to get a taste of aristocracy without breaking the bank. Well-played, QW Illuminati. You win this round.

Median Entree Price + 20% tip: $15.38+$3.07 = $18.45 

The Sage Mule

I sorta like The Sage Mule. It kinda reminds me of The Iron Hen in its glory days, before its evil owner sucked the soul out of it and ran it into the ground. I’ve been a handful of times. Often it's yummy, sometimes they miss the mark, but overall a solid, local brunch place that matches the Greensboro vibe well.
They have good coffee and lattes made with Counter Culture beans out of Durham. They give you a lil biscotti with them which is a nice nibble while you wait for your mains(and sometimes you’re gonna be waiting a min.) They’re drink menu looks decent too and they have a full liquor license if you’re trying to get wavy on a Sunday morning.
Most recently we had their biscuits and gravy which my wife is a big fan of. It’s not a pretty pile of food, but it makes up for it in flavor. The biscuits are on point and the gravy is dang good too. Nice and peppery and not too thin. Good gravy should stick to your spoon. There’s crumbled Neese’s sausage and some yummy pimento cheese in there too. Good stuff. I like their “Midnight Train” which is a Nashville-style chicken sammy with home-made pickles on a yummy soft roll. I get this pretty much every time I’ve been to be honest. “Zac likes spicy chicken!” We also got their dutch baby and I’ve just gotta keep it real. It was real bad. Bordering on gross. I don’t be wasting food and I didn’t finish it. It was super dense and way too strong tasting of egg and not sweet at all. Maybe someone didn’t follow the recipe? I know another spot in town that makes one that is way better…ehem. Anyways. They’ve got classic diner-style hash browns that came out nice and crispy today. The kitchen gets backed up bad sometimes though. I’ve waited close to an hour for entrees before and then the servers get squirrely. The whole energy in there is sometimes chaotic which isn’t what I’m usually craving on a Sunday morning. Too much adderall? Not enough?
They’ve got a nice patio with ample seating which is great for fair-weather days, but I straight up hate how they’ve got the inside set up. The whole back left side of the building is weirdly empty and underutilized and the rest is a total clusterfuck. You walk in the door and surprise! You’ve just entered a mosh pit of hungry, hungover humans waiting for a table. Keep your head down, watch out for spin-kicks, and try to make it to the host station where you can put your name in. The wait gets long on the weekend so don’t come hungry or you wont make it out alive. You also can’t really get out of the chaos because they just shout your name out when you’ve been chosen. Now some of you may like having a panic attack in public first thing in the morning, but I prefer to have them alone in my bathroom in the evenings like a respectable adult. They do have some outdoor space to wait, just tuck and cover as you squeeze your way back outside. The ambiance when you sit outside is nice, but I really rather not eat inside at all.
Score-7.2/10 - It’s a solid place to grab brunch for sure. One I’d recommend everyone to try at least once. It's pretty hip and most everything I've had tastes pretty good. They definitely have good days and bad days so If you go, i hope you catch them on their A-game. If you are the type to wanna rip your shirt off and run screaming into the woods when surrounded by loud strangers like I am, maybe come through on a weekday.

Median Entree Price + 20% tip:$13.33+2.67=$16.00 

Chez Genese

Now obviously I can’t help but have the teeniest drop of bias since I work here, but I promise my goal in all of this wasn’t to convince you to come and eat (you should though.) I went and ate here in the middle of the brunch rush just like everywhere else and I’m holding us to the same standards. Also at the risk of sounding full of myself, I wouldn’t waste my time working at a place that I didn’t think was awesome.
The cafe is so welcoming. There are plants and pictures everywhere. There’s always nice music on, but not too loudly. The owner, whomever she is, knows how to create such an inviting space. It’s a smaller spot so waiting for a table can get a little crowded and loud. Thankfully you can just leave your phone number and they’ll text when your table is ready! Go walk around downtown while you wait! (seriously please don’t just stand in the doorway.)
Chez Genese gets their java from the local roaster, Fortuna which I love love love. Bold and nutty but not too bitter. The baristas make an amazing latte and all of the flavored syrups are made in-house and you can tell. Please get a lavender and honey latte next time you go. It’s gonna change your life I swear. They offer a curated mimosa menu which we saw were very popular and have recently gotten their liquor license for cocktails. They also have a great selection of hot teas from the local Vida pour tea. Try the “Chez Blend.” My wife buys it by the pound. I think she’s headed toward tea trafficking at this point.
Today we went for avocado toast, which is divine. Crispy, buttery multigrain toast topped with tons of fresh, sweet avocado and balanced by lots of tart feta cheese. You can get your eggs on top anyway you want. We got ‘em scrambled and they were so perfect and plentiful. Jacques Pepin would have wept tears of joy. Soft and creamy and seasoned just right. They finish it off with a healthy drizzle of honey and it's just so so good. We also got the cinnamon french toast with a side of bacon and fresh fruit. The french toast is killer. Three big pieces of brioche cooked just right with lovely notes of cinnamon and vanilla. It’s served with house-made spice butter and pure maple syrup. I made myself hungry writing about it just now. The bacon was cooked perfectly. They have the absolute best side of fruit in the city. It’s got all the good stuff: grapefruit, oranges, apples, blueberries, grapes, strawberries, blackberries, bananas…no mealy melons anywhere! They also offer amazing homemade rosemary biscuits that taste heavenly and rival Smith Street’s(RIP) in size.
Orders come out at a decent clip typically. Occasionally you’ll wait a bit longer for some entrees like the pizzas or the cocottes(a unique and decadent egg dish), but considering the size of the kitchen line, it’s never too bad. Plus it gives you an excuse to have an extra cup of coffee. I love that it’s an open kitchen model so you can see the chef’s working their magic back there. I swear the chef/owner is hiding an extra pair of arms by the way she stays on top of all her tickets…truly impressive.
Take all this yummy food and combine it with the amazing atmosphere and you’ve got the best brunch in town. I didn’t even mention their mission statement, which you can read on the back of the menu when you go next weekend, or the fact that they are totally non-tipping and the owner properly pays her staff well instead of making you do it for her.
Score: 9.4/10 - CG’s brunch game is on such a different level. The food is super fresh, tasty, and well-presented. The ambiance is amongst my favorite places in town. Just surround me with plants, pleasant music, and pancakes and I’m a happy guy.
I took points off for 1) the wait can sometimes be over an hour and you can’t make reservations 2) I don’t personally care for the vanilla creme fraiche as I find it makes my crepe soggy and 3) because I pricked my finger on one of the dried thistle in the beautiful flower arrangements on each table. I didn’t bleed or anything, but it did hurt a little…see, I told you I'm not biased.

Median Entree Price; non-tipping : $15.03 

Gia

This is your rich cousin’s favorite brunch place and for good reason. The girl’s got good taste. Gia presents an upscale but not stuffy experience; refined and elegant but unpretentious and welcoming. If you enjoy a nice cocktail this is your spot. Their bartender was in his element and we enjoyed watching him whip up one attractive drink after another. They boast a large, expertly crafted cocktail menu and as non-drinkers, were pleased by their selection of their “zero proof” cocktails as well. However I didn’t care for my americano at all. It was very bitter and bland. I asked where the beans were from and recently found out they are fortuna. They offer a pour-over that I’ll try instead next time.
Our server was friendly and polite as she took our orders and the kitchen had our entrees out in good time. We had the croque madame. Thin prosciutto and cheese in between sourdough topped with creamy bechamel and a sunny side egg. This dish tasted delicious. It needed an acidic element like a dijon…or maybe like a horseradish smear or something… yeah that sounds pretty tasty… anyways! They could've given me a bit more prosciutto for the price. Regardless, we enjoyed it thoroughly. We also had their spinach, marinara, and goat’s cheese Schiacciata…It’s a flatbread pizza, but Schiacciata looks much cooler on the menu. This dish was pretty tasty too. It needed salt and I wanted a spicy element as well. Still really yummy and the flatbread itself is really nice in flavor and texture.
We also had their scones and, for me, they were a miss. Gia also has biscuits on the menu. The main difference between a biscuit and a scone is that a scone usually has egg in the recipe. I’m pretty positive the only difference between them at Gia is that the scones are cut into triangles and the biscuits are circles. I would have liked to see some dried fruit or a glaze or something added to their scone recipe. They were very simple albeit baked well. They came with whipped butter, but it was unsalted and didn’t do much for the scones. We asked for some jam to liven them up a bit. The homemade jam they served was tasty, but it cost us $2 for a little ramiken of it. I already gave ya 6 bucks for two lil scones! Ya can’t hook me up with a little jelly? We were tempted to try their cinnamon rolls, but at the price point of $12 for two pretty small rolls I couldn’t justify it. Their fruit side was a nice mix of berries and garnished with a bit of basil. The basil was very complimentary and I'll be adding that little flavor combination to my mental recipe book. A neighboring table’s pesto potatoes looked awesome, but I skipped them today.
Score: 8.8/10 Overall we really enjoyed Gia. A great date spot or a place to bring your well-off out of town in laws that you want to impress. Lighter sized portions with elevated flavors and presentation. Random, but they could really use some houseplants in there. So much natural light but no plant babies to drink it in!

Median Entree Price + 20% tip: $17.83+3.57 = $21.40← this is a bit deceiving, they have two steak entrees priced at ($34 & $44) which skew the curve a bit. Those thrown out the median is closer to $17 

Rascal’s Tavern

Ya’ll, this one hurts to write. I really wanted it to be a good one. It’s local and it's female chef-owned. I've been for dinner a handful of times and always enjoyed the food…but this brunch was real bad. Everything missed the mark and I’m struggling to find nice things to write. I gotta keep it real though.
They do accept reservations and we were seated quickly. I do not like the decor here at all. It's a kinda clunky mashup of a speakeasy and a teen’s bedroom. The vibe’s just not right for me. We were met with a blackboard informing us that they used to have bottomless mimosas, but they are currently not offering them. The server let us know they were out of avocado toast and goat cheese. Okay. They’ve got a full bar and a mimosa menu. We placed our orders, but we found out they were also out of biscuits due to an oven fire. So we scrapped the biscuits and gravy.
We got our coffees (Folger’s, our server told us). It was made well though and tasted decent. Entrees rolled out and, y'all it was rough. The pancakes were burnt badly and very bland. Their bread pudding french toast special was really hideous and had several large eggshells in it. And both of these items were missing the berry compote the menu had said they came with. We also got their eggs florentine, which was the only decent dish today. The eggs were cooked well and the hollandaise was decent but it needed more of it. We also got the hot honey chicken and waffles…man it was bad too. The waffles at a continental breakfast are tastier and the chicken was super bland. There was also no “hot” in this hot chicken. I dunno if it was supposed to be Nashville influenced or be dipped in a hot sauce? It was just a real plain fried chicken thigh and it didn’t taste good. The bacon was also cooked in the deep fryer. It came out clumped in a hard crunchy ball. Cardinal sin. How dare you bastardize bacon like this… A pig died and you’re gonna disrespect its legacy by deep frying its bacon? Shameful, honestly.
It wasn’t super busy but the servers seemed frazzled
I know there was an oven fire that morning, but if that’s going to ruin your whole menu then you should just close for the day and regroup. A fire doesn’t burn pancakes that are being cooked on the flattop. A fire doesn’t drop egg shell into a bread pudding and leave them. A fire doesn’t send out the ugliest pile of “french toast” I’ve ever seen. A fire doesn’t make you forget half of the components that are supposed to be on an item, and a fire definitely doesn’t give you the right to do that to bacon. Ever.
Nobody in my party enjoyed much of anything. I really hoped that they had a new person cooking or something, but I saw the chef/owner was on the line…which bummed me out even more. As a career chef, what came out was totally unacceptable and shouldn’t have been sent at all. Very sloppy presentation, lots of missing components and legit nothing tasted good. I swear I’m not trying to be a jerk or overly critical. It was F-ing bad.
Score 2.2/10
I’m sorry, Rascal’s Tavern. Y'all fumbled this brunch so hard. I know you had an oven fire, but it doesn’t give you a pass on 95% of the issues we had today, especially with the chef/owner in the building. I ran the Iron Hen for 5 years..that entire place was on oven fire owned by quite possibly an actual demon. Ya gotta hold your standards; no matter what shitstorm of a day it is. If you burn the shit out of an order of pancakes, you don’t sell it anyways cuz you’re in the weeds. If the special comes out looking like it’d been…in an oven fire, you scrap the special for the day. Or come up with a quick one on the fly.
If you can’t do any of that, you have to shut it down for the day. What if some random dude comes in who is doing a rundown of all the best brunches in town? :/ Made me feel bummed that I knew I was gonna have to hit ya with a bad one like this. It’d be really hard for me to come back. I just gotta be honest.

Median Entree Price + 20% tip: $13+$2.60 = $15.60 

McCoul’s Irish Pub

A Greensboro institution. Mccouls has been in business over 20 years. A step inside transports you to a cozy pub in the heart of Kilkenny. You can nearly hear the boats outside puttering down the river Nore. The smell of bacon and Irish coffee wafts through the pub and has me drooling as we are led to our table upstairs. No reservations taken here. You’ll get a table when you get one and ye better like it. In nice weather there’s a ton of patio seating, but this place is no hidden gem. Everybody and their nan has been to Mccoul’s so expect a wait during peak hours.
Service was fairly attentive albeit not super friendly. Seemed fitting for the environment. To be honest the whole pub is pretty dingy and could use some TLC. I’d never been here when the sun was out and as with most things in bars, they look prettier in the dark. The coffee was tasty. “Mccoul’s Nutty Irishmen” was the blend. Our server knew it was local but not for where. Darn good wherever it came from.
They offer a limited brunch menu, but everything we had was pretty spot on. We got the “Cinnamon Toast Crunch.” A fried chicken breast and egg sandwich in between french toast. We got the biscuits and gravy. Great gravy. Rich and peppery. The biscuits were a miss for me. I’m pretty positive they came in frozen and were pretty bland, but they had a nice color to them. I got the traditional breakfast. The fried eggs were on-the-money over medium, the bacon was just crispy enough. I didn’t really like the banger but it has a nice pop to the casing. The potatoes O’Brien were great; crispy and well-seasoned home fries with caramelized peppers and onions. Yum. The gouda grits were awesome as well, especially if you are a cheese head like my wife. I will note that my whole plate came out a little too cold. I figured they were waiting on our chicken sandwich to be done and got my plate in the window a little too soon. Not a huge deal though because it all tasted awesome.
I will add that there’s a bit of a greasy spoon feel to all the brunch items. It’s all super heavy and most of my stuff was a little oily. This isn’t a “hey let's go get brunch and then go out on the town" type of place.” This is a “I drank too much Guinness last night and need some fat and carbs to cure what’s ailing ya joint” Nothing wrong with that at all. It's dang good eats. It’s just not usually what I'm looking for.
My biggest drawback was the price. Not cheap. Not even sorta. We spent $81 after the tip. 3 entrees and 2 coffees. Yikes. It's good pub food for sure , but it's still pub food. Everything’s got a lil grease on it and the flattop they were cooking on wasn’t clean. This menu needs to come down 2 or 3 dollars an item for sure.
Score: 8.1/10 - They make a helluva brunch spread. Dad’s gonna love it and you and the boys can pound boilermakers at 10 am, having the hair of the dog what bit ya. You’re sure to leave fed and full and everybody’s happy besides your wallet and your cardiologist.

Median Entree Price + 20% tip: $16.18+3.24 = $19.42 

Scrambled

Scrambled has been a super popular brunch spot for some years now and for good reason. They are cranking out solid brunch food. I want to preface by stating that Scrambled is a self-proclaimed diner, so I tried to adjust my expectations by a smidge when comparing them to some other places around town.
You can jump on the waitlist online through yelp which I love. You can see your spot in line and roll in ten minutes before you’re expected to be seated. It cut out on me standing in a crowd for half an hour getting over-stimmed first thing in the morning which is great for my sanity.
I gotta be honest. I think the inside is straight up ugly. The light fixtures are old baskets and the walls desperately need painting. There's silver air duct running all over the ceiling and they’ve got hokey decor on the walls. Welcome to your country grandparent’s basement. I was half expecting my late Grandma Bonnie to be smoking Virginia Slims and playing solitaire at a table in the corner.
Their coffee was good like my grandma’s too. I can still remember the smell of it brewing when I’d wake up at her house 25 years ago. It comes from Carolina Coffee Roasters. Good coffee.
People always talk about their giant pancakes. They are huge for sure. But real talk, I don’t like them. They’re definitely more of a griddle cake. They’re thin and a lil greasy. I’m on team light and fluffy. I’ve had them here before but today I passed on them.
Entrees. We had their fried green tomato benedict which was decent. It didn’t knock my socks off. It needed salt pretty badly, but the eggs were good and the hollandaise was decent too. I got a french toast platter. The french toast was decent. It needed a little longer of a soak in the batter though. My eggs were spot on over-medium and the bacon was good. Good grits too. Buttery and creamy. The fruit was bad. More sad melons…just…don’t. We had a biscuit and gravy as well. The sausage gravy was tasty and seasoned well. The biscuits were ok. They didn’t seem homemade, rather frozen. Regardless, they tasted pretty good.
Score: 6.9/10 - Scrambled claims to be a diner and honestly, they are. The food is all pretty decent. Nothing blew me away, but I left full and with no complaints aside from the bad decor and need for new paint.

Median Entree Price + 20% tip: $13.25+$2.65 = $15.90 

Melt

We arrived at Melt this Sunday at peak brunch hours and the place was hoppin’. The inside was packed and there were lots of people hanging outside waiting for a table–A good sign to me! People like this place and are down to wait. No reservations here; we waited for about 35 minutes for our table which isn’t bad considering that they were slammed.
As an anxious human, the dining area was really stressful to me. They’ve got the seating maxed out and it is very loud in there. I was really having to focus on holding it together. The decor is nice and I would have enjoyed being in the space much more if it was less crowded and less noisy and I wasn’t triggered into outer space... I made sure to sit facing the wall so I could focus on my wife which helps me a lot when I'm in an overstimulating space. But honestly, all of that’s more of a me thing than a Melt thing so …let’s recalibrate our focus.
Melt is the only place out of all of Greensboro that I’ve found to have bottomless mimosas. I repeat. Melt has bottomless Mimosas. For twenty bucks you can drink endless orange juice and cheap champagne until you spew it all over the parking lot! Woohoo!! They also had a great cocktail and mocktail menu. My wife got a strawberry lemonade that was very yummy. I had their coffee which was bold and pretty tasty, but our server didn’t know where it was from.
Entrees took a hot minute to reach our table. The kitchen must have been hanging on for dear life. However once they arrived we were super pleased. They make a very good benedict. Plenty of ham, very nice hollandaise, and served on a flaky croissant. Yum. We also had “Melts Big Nasty Fried Chicken Biscuit.” Visually, the name fits. It was a hideous pile of food, but holy moly..welcome to flavortown. It’s tasty fried chicken with an awesome hot sauce, lots of pimento cheese and bacon on a very good homemade biscuit and the whole thing is just drowned in zesty cajun gravy. Damn y'all this was good. You’re probably gonna need a nap after, but sheesh! Killer flavor and very satisfying. I thought this was much better than Mccouls’ brunch chicken sandwich and Melt’s is $7.50 cheaper…We also had their french toast. It was cooked nicely and had a great flavor and texture.
I did feel like their side items were lacking a bit. The fruit side was a melon fest and I did not like their grits. They were watery and had a very strong smoked flavor, I'm assuming from a gouda or something, but they weren’t my style. I’m also pretty positive their home fries came frozen. Bright orange and cut just like Ore-Ida’s. Bleh.
Score: 9.1/10 - Let’s freaking go Melt. Y’all are putting out some of the best brunch in the city. The price is right. It’s nice inside, but not so nice that you feel the need to dress up, and the food is straight up delicious. Tighten up those sides and maybe put up some noise-dampening foam and you're the cream of the crop. If you haven’t been for brunch, you’re missing out. I’ll be back for sure.

Median Entree Price + 20% tip: $14.79 + $2.95 = $17.75 

There it is, Greensbohemians. Brunch has been brunched.
Three, arduous months of spiking my blood sugar at 11 am every weekend; rendering my afternoons lackadaisical and unproductive. My wallet isn't thrilled with all these lavish weekend splurges, but I can rest easy knowing my brunch service to the community has come to an end.
I had Lindley Park Filling Station on my list too, but they’re closed for renovations. I could have done Dame’s Chicken and Waffles too now that I think of it…dammit. Fine. Here’s a drive-by review:

Dame’s Chicken and Waffles

I love Dame’s. I’ve been there a bunch. Dank chicken, dank waffles, dank schmears. Amazing collards and mac n cheese . The service is usually pretty spotty and sometimes the food comes out slow. You should definitely go.
Score: 8.4/10 Really good food, but sometimes I worry the server might kick my ass for asking for some syrup.
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I’m sure I missed a few other spots too…Honestly, I have eaten enough benedicts for a lifetime and I’m over brunch food for a while. Y’all go check out the rest of them, come back and let us know. I’m tapping out. I had such a great time writing this up. I hope you had a great time reading it. I really appreciate you taking the time.
So what’s next?
Coffee shops. I’m about to bite down on that bean baby. I’ll be hitting up all the shops in town and be back with a much more brief and lighthearted rundown of who’s got the best in the ‘boro. I’m gonna catch the vibe, catch a buzz, and be back hyper and excited to tell y'all where’s hot and where’s not.
Until then, your neighbor,
Zac

** Fri 12/29 *\*
Fri 10 AM - 12:30 PM Special Family Fun- Polar Express PJ’s and Hot Cocoa! Class Kelly Jo Designs by Wine, 6829 4th St. NW, Los Ranchos Join our fun annual “Polar Express-PJ’s and Hot Cocoa” Event! *A cup of cocoa is included. This class is perfect for ALL ages (tickets)
Fri 6 - 8 PM Red + Blue = A Purple Service Event hosted by DST & Z Phi B African American Performing Arts Center and Exhibit Hall, 310 San Pedro Dr. NE The Albuquerque Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Omega Alpha Zeta chapter cordially invite you to a two-part joint "Purple Service Event." Part 1: Complimentary Covid & Flu Vaccinations - Collection of sanitary products to address Period Poverty, first 100 participants get a FREE ticket to a private screening of the 2023 remake of The Color Purple
Fri 6 - 9 PM Happy Holidaze MindWell poetry night! Ancora Cafe and Bakery, 146 Quincy St. NE At MindWell, we know the holidays can bring a level of stress for anyone, so we are celebrating by opening up the mic for anyone with something to share! As we move into the new year (2025 already?!) we want to see you offer a song, a poem or a few jokes and together we will ring in the next year with art & community! And, we will be filming the whole thing! AND – we have a special guest, featured poet Savannah Rodriguez! One of New Mexico’s own incredibly talented voices, you will not want to miss her! A FREE night of poetry with a theme of mental health, recovery, and resiliency! Proudly sponsored by the New Mexico Music Commission!
Fri 6:30 PM Sip & Paint D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro, 901 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Ste B-100 Are you ready to fill your canvas with memories and your glass with the finest wines? We’re excited to invite you to our Sip & Paint events, where you’ll immerse yourself in the world of art, and where every brushstroke is paired with a sip of exceptional wine. Instructor: Renowned artist Brent Cooper. Price: Only $40 per person. Includes: All painting materials and a glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage
Fri 7 PM Reefer Madness: NM's Past, Present, and Future Catena Commons, 7208 Jefferson St. NE Learn how New Mexico's cannabis industry has grown and some may say, outpaced our state's demand and water supply. Join us for an evening of farmers, advocates, policymakers, and industry trends and what successes and challenges might lie ahead (tickets)
Fri 7 - 9 PM Soul & Rocksteady All Vinyl Night Tractor Brewing, 118 Tulane Dr. SE Barrio Hi-Fi presents an evening of Soul, Classic Ska and Rocksteady Vinyl Night! Come by Tractor Nob Hill and help Selectors La Ruda, Three Deuce Luce and Rootz Rocka celebrate a thing called life! We continue our monthly free event to share our love of music and vinyl. Tractor Brewing Staff are great people serving the finest drinks! We begin the fun at 8pm
Fri 7:30 - 10:30 PM Comedy Roast Battles + Stand Up Comedy Revel, 4720 Alexander Blvd. NE Do you like laughing at other people's pain? Us too! The Comedy Roast Battles are BACK! Comedy Roast Battles are when two comedians face off and insult each other, joke-for-joke, for the sake of entertainment. Tickets are available online for $10 $12 at the door
Fri 8 PM Home for the Holidaze Launchpad, 618 Central Ave SW The end of the year get together is upon us. All your favorite acts are meeting up for one night only and guess what…you’re invited! It’s quite the mixture of genres and there’s something here for everyone so why not invite a pal and hang out with us one more time before the year ends. Tis the season for giving so give these bands your $$ and support. Share, repost, get the word out, plan ahead, etc… Your presence would be much appreciated so save that date and we hope to see ya there! Doors 8 p.m. Music kicks off shortly after the doors open 21+ (sorry kids)
Fri 8 - 11 PM Youngsville Single Release For "Ditches Are Deadly, Stay Away" Tractor Brewing - Wells Park, 1800 4th St. NW Youngsville are celebrating the release of their grungy, genre-mashing single: Ditches are Deadly, Stay Away. Starting things off with a bang will be GullFire Waiting! Making us move with their synth-wave beats and retro-future soundscapes. Then, CEE MO will be providing a powerhouse performance, sharing her electronic-energy and soul. DJ Kenneth Cornell will keep the community vibes flowing by bringing back his LOCAL SPIN. Playing music from local-indie New Mexican artists. No cover
Fri 9 PM - 12 AM Wild Friday with DJ Tony Juno, 1501 1st St. NW DJ Tony will be playing a Club Mix with a mix of Latin (Salsa, Bachata, Cumbias) and Top 40. In the newly expanded indoor venue. 21+. $5 at the door or presale online
** Sat 12/30 *\*
Sat 2 - 8 PM Winter Wrap Up Green Jeans Food Hall, 3600 Cutler Ave NE Green Jeans will be hosting a post-Christmas food and clothing drive for New Mexicans in need. There will be live music, a silent auction, and activities to kick off the new year. For this event, we will be taking donations for Roadrunner Food Bank and Locker 505. With donation drop-offs, you will receive $1 off your drink
Sat 7 PM 505 Unchained Pre New Years Eve! Voodoo Girl Pizza & Pints, 1401 2nd St. NW Come get warmed up with a free pre New Year's Eve party with music, dancing, family and friends!
Sat 7 PM Sorry Papi Tour: The All Girl Party Revel, 4720 Alexander Blvd. NE *Rescheduled from 11.10.23* The Sorry Papi Tour is the World’s Largest and First All-Women Reggaeton party. An event that we created in a class of itself. Our goal is to create an environment free of men where women can feel safe, transcend self-love, and empower one another. – Themed photo ops – Pink n’ Pretty Cocktails – Official @ sorrypapitour merch – Your fav female DJ’s – Bottle Service available + MORE! You don’t want to miss the ultimate Girls Night Out! Doors 7pm, Showtime 8pm (tickets)
Sat 7 PM Operation Rewind Live Brew Lab 101, 3301 Southern Blvd. SE, Rio Rancho Operation Rewind is coming back for a night of rockin' and dancin'. Come have fun, dance, and enjoy some great brews with some great music! Operation Rewind is a high energy Five-piece tribute ban from the High Plains of New Mexico covering some of the most memorable songs of the last 5 decades. From The Temptations to Foo Fighters, Guns & Roses to Marvin Gaye, Operation Rewind is the most eclectic tribute act of New Mexico
Sat 7 - 11 PM New Year’s Eve Eve Bow & Arrow Brewing, 608 McKnight Ave NW New Year’s Eve Eve with the delightfully rad DJ Garronteed 7pm to Midnight Gold + Silver Attire
Sat 8 PM Flashback 80's Video Music Dance Party Sister, 407 Central Ave NW The Flashback 80’s Last Dance of 2023… Pre-New Years Eve Party… Get ready to party like it’s 1989! DJ Brad Cole is your guide, bringing the ultimate collection of 80s jams to groove, feel nostalgic, and make awesome memories. Dive headfirst into the totally tubular 80s vibes of the "Flashback 80's Music Video Dance Party." Bust out your dance moves, belt out tunes, and relive the pure magic of that legendary era! Massive screens pump out nonstop music videos. Brace yourself for the hottest hits across Pop, Glam, Punk, New Wave, and more. Iconic artists featured A-Ha, B52’s, Tears For Fears, David Bowie, Beastie Boys, Depeche Mode, Devo, Madonna, Prince, Soft Cell, Billy Idol, Culture Club, Violent Femmes, Dead or Alive, The Cure, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, INXS, Rick Springfield, Cyndi Lauper, Modern English, Joan Jett, and so many more! Arrive early: $10 cover before 9 PM, $15 cover after (Cash), Electronic Payment +$2
Sat 8 - 10 PM Keeping Up with the Joneses Tractor Brewing - Wells Park, 1800 4th St. NW Earth Tone Music ~ the Earth is the rhythm and percussion ~ the Tone is the funky music and soulful
Sat 8 - 11 PM Early New Year's Eve Party Tenpins & More, 1416 Deborah Rd. SE, Rio Rancho Come celebrate New Year's a day early! MisDemeaner will be playing at Perfect Shotz. Dancing, singing and general carousing expected as usual
Sat 9 PM End of Year DJ Showcase Albuquerque Social Club, 4021 Central Ave NE Sets from all your favorite featured SOCH DJs! CATERWAUL - MUVAZADDY - LA PERRISSIMA - JUSTIN CRISTOFER. Early Bird Karaoke 5-9pm. $10
** Sun 12/31 ** -- New Year's Eve
Sun 10 AM Love Actually Historic Lobo Theater, 3013 Central Ave NE Join the Historic Lobo Theater and Albuquerque Film & Music Experience for a special screening of Love Actually! (tickets)
Sun 10 AM - 2 PM NOON Year’s Eve Special Event Jungle Jam Playground, 9227 Coors Blvd. NW We invite you all to end 2023 celebrating with your loved ones! Red carpet, live DJ, dancing, photo booth, balloon drop, arts and crafts, face painting, slice of pizza, 16oz drink. Special appearances by Rapunzel, Belle, Miles Morales (Spiderman) available for photos and autographs 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM. $37.50 per person (adults and children 2+)
Sun 10 AM - 3 PM NYE Brunch Damacio's Bar & Tapas, 722 Central Ave NYE Brunch! Last Brunch of the year. Come celebrate with us
Sun 10:30 AM - 1 AM New Year's Eve Skidmore's Holiday Bowl, 7515 Lomas Blvd. NE Party masks will be provided!

• 10:30 AM - 2 PM Noon Year's Eve $20 a person, bowling, pizza, arcade, balloon drop, cake, cider
• Party on the Patio $15 a person, $25 a couple
• 3 - 6 PM Open Bowling $99 a lane, bowling, arcade, pizza, up to 6 people
• 9 PM - 1 AM New Year's Eve $25 a person, $45 a couple, live music, open seating, party favors, cake, bubbly toast, raffle
• 9 PM - 1 AM Party on the Lanes $175 a lane, shoe rental, $40 arcade game play, up to 6 people

Sun 2:30 PM New Year's with the Opera! National Hispanic Cultural Center, Journal Theatre, 434 Manuel Ave SW Singers • Orchestra • Opera Classics, Albuquerque Youth Symphony, El Faro Youth Chorus. Tickets from $50-$70. 30 and Under: Tickets are just $15! Join us for an easy and unforgettable New Year's Eve, and forget about the stress of making plans! New Year's with the Opera! features opera classics from Don Giovanni and Aida, performed by top artists from Opera Southwest including Michelle Johnson, Zaikuan Song (Turandot, 2023), David Walton (La Scala di Seta, 2021) and Claudia Chapa (Lohengrin, 2019 and William Tell, 2017). This is your chance to enjoy an incredible celebration without any hassle. Join Opera Southwest after the performance across the plaza at La Fonda del Bosque for a sit-down dinner with wine and champagne toast for just $95 more! (tickets)
Sun 3 PM - 2 AM New Years Eve Party DUB COMMITTEE Albuquerque Social Club, 4021 Central Ave NE Adios 2023! There was good, there was bad. We loved and we lost. We laughed and cried. BUT WE DANCED, DIDNT WE?! Celebrate yourself with your SOCHial family and lets start 2024 together! Doors open at 3pm. Open till 2am! NYE Karaoke from 5-9pm. Spotlight performances by Avery Martini, Jessica Daniels, Carly Rico Quinn and Ava Daniels. Hosted by the one and only Vanessa Patricks. Dance Party starts at 9pm with two DJs •La Perrissima in the Main Room (disco/house) •HP Dubkraft in the East Room (deep tech house) * Give Aways and Prizes throughout the night * Dress to Impress Contest * Balloon Drop at Midnight * A SAFE Space to be yourself! 21+, Valid ID required for members and bonafide guests, free for members, $10 for guests
Sun 4 - 7 PM Music on the Patio: Slim Belly Blues Canteen Brewhouse, 2381 Aztec Rd. NE Join us for some New Years Eve Fun! Plan this as your pregaming to your evening parties. Join us as Slim Belly Blues Presents: Tom Waits For Pigpen. In addition to their psychedelic original and traditional blues & funk, Slim Belly will feature songs from Pigpen and Tom Waits on this special New Year’s Eve early bird special! Rounding out The Belly on Horns, Very Special guests Carli Marshall & Douglas Bellen!
Sun 4 - 7 PM New Year's Eve: An Evening of Community Healing w/ Author Cynthia Sylvester and The Half-White Band Source Community Healing Oasis, 3536 Anderson Ave SE We at TogetherSource have committed to cultivating community in balance (aka,while getting plenty of rest) as our 2024 New Year’s resolution. In keeping with our resolution, we have decided to provide you a totally magical extravaganza of healing experiences, and a touching live performance ending early enough to head to off to bed or go out to another fantastic late night party and we are doing this as a gift to the community. Please join us for this free event. We will have snacks and we welcome potluck items from you if you would like. You will enter into a beautiful space and be ushered to enjoy some tea and Intuitive infusions for the new year. A handful of people in our collective will gift you readings and healings, thought provoking games and uplifting connections. Then around 5pm Cynthia Sylvester and the Half White Band will perform The Half-White Album, a fabulous performance of story telling interwoven with live music from the 60s and 70s performed by local musicians. After the performance, there will be more more magical mingling
Sun 6 - 9 PM Bad Habit & The Enablers New Year’s Eve Extravaganza The Hopper Pub & Pizzeria, 4500 Arrowhead Ridge Dr. SE, Rio Rancho Come hang out with us and stay late to sing and dance with Spiral Pilots!
Sun 6 PM - 1 AM Baila! Baila! 35th Anniversary Gala Marriott Uptown, 2101 Louisiana Blvd. NE We will be celebrating our 35th Anniversary! Please join us for our Shindig! Tickets can be purchased at Baila! Baila! or via phone 505-880-1488. Tickets $75 each. 6:00pm-cocktail hour (cash bar), 7pm Dinner Buffet, 8pm Dance the night away with Gilbert & the Shysterzz
Sun 6:30 PM – 12:30 AM NYE Adult Prom Dreams Event Studio, 9577 Osuna Rd. NE Aleitress Mobile Restrooms Present NYE Adult Prom! Join us to ring in the New Year with dinner, music and fun! Prom attire is required (no T-shirts or tennis shoes)! Age: 25+ Doors Open at 6:30pm, Private Dinner at 7:00pm-8:30pm, Event Starts at 8:30pm (tickets)
Sun 7 PM New Year’s Eve Party Juno, 1501 1st St. NW Doors open @ 7pm. Music starts @ 8pm. $25 cover. Cumbia + Latin
Sun 7 - 10 PM Bad Bunny Vice City NYE w/ DJ Clout Tractor Brewing - Westside, We're going to South Beach for New Years Eve on the Westside! And we're celebrating Latin Rapper and Singer Bad Bunny with the incredibly talented DJ Clout! Come dressed in your best Vice City wear (pink polo, blazer with turquoise t shirt, Tommy Bahama etc) and get discounts on drink specials we'll have happening!
Sun 8 PM Black Tie Ball Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North, 5151 San Francisco Rd. NE Come join us on NY’s Eve, biggest party in the 505! Signature Sweets & Flowers AND Round The Way Entertainment look forward to seeing you there! (tickets)
Sun 8 PM - 1 AM A Que Year's Eve Affair! Nexus Blue Smokehouse, 1511 Broadway Blvd. SE The Nu Rho Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Presents A Que Year's Even Affair! Music by DJ Brown! Come and enjoy food, drinks, door prizes, and more with the brothers of Omega Psi Phi!
Sun 8 PM - 1:30 AM New Year's Eve Dance Party Historic El Rey Theater, 622 Central Ave NW It's the biggest party night of the year! Come die in the disco at this year's NEW YEAR's EVE DANCE PARTY featuring DJ Ren + DJ Batboy + DJ Moonside + DJ Riff Rat. Expect crazy, cross-genre dance bangers from almost every decade. We're gonna play whatever the hell we want--as long as it keeps your bodies moving. Get there early 'cause Mezz can fill up FAST. Doors at 8 pm. $10 all night. 21+
Sun 9 PM En Vogue Sandia Resort & Casino, 30 Rainbow Rd. NE Join us as we transform the Sandia Ballroom into Studio 24 and ring in 2024 with live entertainment featuring the sultry sounds of En Vogue! (tickets)
Sun 9 PM Hello Future NYE Electric Playhouse, 2688 Coors Blvd. NW A new year is upon us! Say goodbye to 2023’s sway: A new dawn and new you emerge on New Year's Eve Day! Say Hello Future as the past takes flight at Electric Playhouse’s grand celebration on New Year's Eve night. Featuring: Atmoze, LNSC Rob b2b Thumper, Las Borrachas. Fashion forward dressing is recommended, but not required. 21+ (tickets)
Sun 9 PM - 12:30 AM A Very Taylor Swift NYE w/ DJ Flo Fader Tractor Brewing - Wells Park, 1800 4th St. NW Calling all Swifties! This is how we do NYE at Tractor, with DJ Flo Fader curating a music video dance party dedicated to the queen of pop and the music that influenced her! We'll have friendship bracelets, drink specials, and more all for FREE
Sun 9 PM - 12:30 AM New Year's Eve Hotel Andaluz, 125 2nd St. NW Dancing Through the Decades with Kari Simmons & The Groove Line and DJ Juan Velasco! We are SUPER excited to be ringing in the New Year, please come and celebrate with us! We will be in the ballroom and tickets include a great TAPAS BAR from MAS restaurant to enjoy, party favors, and champagne at midnight! We'd love to get 2024 started off with you! (tickets)
** Mon 1/1 ** -- Happy New Year!

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Hi! Reading recaps helped me tremendously as I was planning my trip, so if you are in my demographic, I hope this helps you!
Wednesday: Ordered from Amazon Fresh before boarding the plane. Highly recommend this! Our order included snacks for the room and our backpack, sunscreen, a box of wine, and lip gloss because I forgot to pack mine 🤦‍♀️ Landed at MCO, took a Lyft to Caribbean Beach, used our Magic Bands to unlock our room without having to go to the front desk, and then had a drink at the Banana Cabana while we waited for the Amazon delivery. Picked it up and went to bed to get a good night's sleep before the adventure began.
Thursday: Rope dropped Hollywood. Longest wait of the entire trip was here for Rise of the Resistance. Personally, I am not a Star Wars fan so this was not worth it for me but I am still glad I did it. We zigzagged around the park for the next 4 hours, utilizing Genie Plus and never waiting for a ride. We did everything that we wanted to do, plus snagged drinks at Oga's Cantina (I used MouseDining free alerts to get a reservation in advance) and had a Ronto Wrap. At 1:30 we hopped the bus to Magic Kingdom. It was a party day so we knew crowds would be low. Again, utilizing Genie Plus, we rode everything we wanted to. Had a late lunch at Harbour House to tide us over until dinner. We were getting tired and sweaty so we took a bus back to Caribbean to get showers and relax before heading to Epcot for drinks at Space 220 (once again, used MouseDining for the reservation alert) before eating dinner at some spots around the world. We also used Genie Plus to get on Soaring before heading home.
Friday: Rope dropped Animal Kingdom. Headed right to Avatar and walked right on. Absolutely love this ride but the screen is starting to look blurry so that took away from the experience just a bit. Once again, rode everything we wanted to in plenty of time before we had to check in for the Wild Africa Trek at 10:15. If you have the means to do a behind the scenes tour at Disney, I can't recommend it enough. We were strapped into vests with climbing gear, provided name tags and water bottles, plus materials to secure our sunglasses and phones. For the next three hours we enjoyed a private safari with ten other people, hiking through the savannah, walking across a rope bridge, and having an African lunch while watching the animals roam in front of us. The guides took professional photographs of us that were then given to us without watermarks as part of the fee we paid for the excursion. 10/10 recommend this experience!! We then went back to the hotel to shower and rest before heading back to Epcot for dinner and drinks. At this point, we could see crowds levels picking up. The wait times weren't bad, but I was regretting how I set things up. One bonus was snagging a Remy ride reservation with Genie Plus for 8:25 so we rode that before taking the skyliner back to Caribbean.
Saturday: Up at 6:45 to get in the Virtual Queue for Guardians of the Galaxy. We got boarding group 48 so we went back to bed because we didn't want to rope drop today. Made it into the park around 10am, and used Genie Plus to get us into Mission Space before our boarding group was called. Guardians lives up to the hype, and I wish I would have bought Individual Lightning Lanes for Thurs and Fri to have ridden it more! Our song was September which is what I was hoping to get. Absolutely loved it and can't wait to go back to ride again! Used Genie Plus to zip around and do everything in Future World that we wanted to see before tackling more of the Food and Wine Festival. This was my big mistake of the trip. In hindsight, I should have done this on Thursday when crowd levels were low. Epcot is my favorite though, so I wanted to save it for last. We trekked through the people and the heat for a few hours before going back to our hotel to relax. We had dinner reservations at Sebastian's Bistro for 8:15 and it was phenomenal. Family style meal and so much bang for your buck. We upgraded to get the shrimp and were pleased with the size and amount. Overall this was a great way to end the trip!
Sunday: Got a Lyft to the airport and was unpleasantly surprised to see a prime time surcharge tacked on once we arrived. Trip cost an extra $20 than we expected. But I made this choice knowing we were headed direct to the airport, versus saving money on Mears and having multiple pick ups. To each his own.
Backpack notes: Husband wore the backpack and I wore a smaller fanny pack. Between the two of us, we carried sunscreen, snacks, Brita water bottles, hand sanitizer, wipes, meds, bandaids, rain jackets, USB powered fan, battery pack. The battery pack will cause you to get your bag checked FYI.
Skyliner notes: We stayed in Aruba. Made the mistake of walking to the station in Jamaica once, would not do that again. The station closest to Riviera is a short walk and goes direct to Epcot and even if you are going to Hollywood, it would be quicker to walk there and skyline to the Jamaica station than it would to walk to Jamaica. Loved this transportation option and definitely would stay at the Caribbean again for this convenience.
Food and Wine notes: Best in show goes to Canada, but I also loved the Baked Shrimp Scampi dip at Coastal Eats. We ended up doing a bunch of frozen drinks on Saturday because of the heat. Loved the ones at France. Always love the margaritas in Mexico too.
Financial notes: If you are looking for a figure to budget, I would say $100 per person per day. I used my Target RedCard to buy $600 of gift cards and that perfectly covered our food and beverages for the duration of our stay.
This was a wonderful long weekend and I'm already ready to go back ☺️ If you made it this far, thanks for reading, and LMK if you have any questions!!

Well I posted this a while back and got some good feedback so here we are again. I tried to keep it local but there are a few chains in there. Forgive me. I also added a location column.
If you see something that needs to be edited or want something added please reply back to the thread. Don't DM me. And I'll update it as quickly as possible. Thank you.

Genre	Name	Notes	Location
Seafood	5 Points Oyster Bar	Lofty watering hole in an industrial space providing oysters, burgers & an extensive beer selection	Five Points
Asian	Abhi	Nepalese/Sushi/Asian fusion) (Low-key option at The Summit for modern twists on Asian fare, ranging from stir-fry to sashimi.	Summit
Mediterranean / Middle Eastern	Al's Deli and Grill	American & Mediterranean bites served in a down-to-earth, fast-food-style setup	Downtown
Breakfast	Alabama Biscuit Company	Daytime counter-serve featuring local, organic biscuit dishes in a wood-paneled, minimalist setting.	Cahaba Heights
Italian	Amore	(Upscale)	Highway 280
BBQ	Archies	Was a Golden Rule now independent. Off 31 north of Galleria	Hoover
Seafood	Automatic Seafood	Restaurant serving seafood, steak & cocktails in a chic, relaxed space with patio seating	Downtown
Gastropub / Pub / Bar	Avondale Brewing Company	brewery space, outdoor venue, multiple restaurants, and a sour tap room	Avondale
Gastropub / Pub / Bar	Avondale Common House	Neighborhood watering hole offering house-crafted spirits & brews, plus pub grub & live music.	Avondale
Shut Down :( RIP	Babalu		Downtown
Americana / Burgers	Baha Burger	rustic-modern joint decorated with surfboards & bamboo offers burgers, fish sandwiches & sides	Hoover and 31
Asian	Bamboo on 2nd	elevated Asian fusion/sushi - Inventive Pan-Asian plates, cocktails & sake offered in a sleek space with rustic-modern décor
Indian	Barwachi		Hoover off 150
Indian	Bay Leaf	Modern Indian Cuisine	280 and Five Points
Italian	Betolla	Brick-front pizzeria featuring straight-up Italian fare & wood-fired Neopolitan pies.	Downtown
Dessert	Big Spoon Creamery	Contemporary counter serve for traditional & seasonal ice cream scoops, sandwiches & sundaes.	Homewood and Avondale
French	Bistro 218	(upscale) French-inspired bistro fare such as duck confit in a brick-walled space with a warm & intimate vibe.	Downtown
Shut Down :( RIP	Blackwells Pub		Cahaba Heights
Asian	Blue Pacific	No-frills counter offering classic Thai cooking in the convenience market of a gas station.	Acton
BBQ	Bluegrass	Wet BBQ	Moody
Italian	Bongiorno		Mountain Brook
Italian	Bottega	(upscale) (Frank Stitt) Intimate restaurant offering refined Italian fare & cocktails amid dark woods & outdoor tables.	Downtown
Shut Down :( RIP	Brat Bot		Downtown
Americana / Burgers	Brick and Tin	farm-to-table soups, salads, and panini	Downtown and Mountain Brook
Shut Down :( RIP	Brio
French	Café Dupont	(Southern French upscale) Chef prepares regional ingredients with a modern Southern spin in a historic, brick-walled bistro.	Downtown
Gastropub / Pub / Bar	Cahaba Brewing Company	solid, a little bit of everything	Downtown
Cajun	Cajun Seafood House	Modest spot for Cajun seafood boils, po' boys & other classic dishes, plus cocktails, beer & wine.	Vestavia Hills
Gastropub / Pub / Bar	Carrigan's Public House	Airy, industrial spot with a patio & roof deck for upscale pub fare, craft beer & cocktails.	Downtown
Mexican	Casa Fiesta	solid food and good prices	280
Gastropub / Pub / Bar	Cayo Coco	rum bar and restaurante	Downtown
French	Chez FonFon	(Frank Stitt) Classic French bistro outfitted with antique furnishings & a court for playing a game of boules.	Downtown
French	Chez Lulu	casual sandwiches, pizza, brunch, etc.	Mountain Brook
Dessert	Chocolata	artisanal chocolatier	Avondale
Italian	Costas		Hoover and Trussville
Italian	Da Vinci's	Established restaurant whipping up classic breakfast fare, Italian, as well as pizza & pasta dinners.	Homewood
Pizza	Dave's Pizza		Downtown
Pizza	Davenports	Family-owned, old-school pizzeria serving up thin-crust pies & salads, plus lunch specials.	Mountain Brook
Mexican	Dos Hermanos	Great steak tacos	multiple locations / food truck
Soul	Eagle's	Compact digs with a no-frills style known for daily soul-food specials such as oxtail & potatoes.	Downtown
Asian	East West	Fusion	Downtown
Mexican	El Barrio	(elevated Mexican/fusion) Inventive, sophisticated setting for modern Mexican cuisine & spirits amid bold art & rich woods.	Downtown
Mediterranean / Middle Eastern	Eli's Jerusalem Grill	Modest counter-serve eatery offering Israeli & other Middle Eastern staples with vegetarian options	280
Chicken	Eugenes hot chicken	Hot chicken specialist goes brick-&-mortar, serving up its signature with classic Southern sides.	Downtown and Hoover
Mediterranean / Middle Eastern	Falafel Café	Informal spot serving a range of eats such vegetarian-friendly Mediterranean salads, wraps & sides	Downtown
Shut Down :( RIP	Fancy's on Fifth		Downtown
Shut Down :( RIP	Fero		Downtown
Gastropub / Pub / Bar	Ferus (artisian ales)		Avondale
Soul	Fife's	No-fuss eatery turning out hearty Southern comfort fare, classic breakfasts & soul food.	Downtown
Seafood	Fish Market	Seafood with a Southern spin, pasta & land fare in a big casual space with fish on the walls	280
Gastropub / Pub / Bar	Freddy's Wine Bar	wine bar with small plates/tapas	Downtown
Gastropub / Pub / Bar	Gallery Bar	art gallery by day, oyster bar by night, attached to Vino	Mountain Brook
Southern	Galley & Garden	Farm-to-table American fine dining in an elegant, historic home with intimate rooms & a jazz brunch.	Downtown
Gastropub / Pub / Bar	Ghost Train Brewing Company	newer, do a lot of lesser-known styles compared to other breweries here	Downtown
Italian	Gianmarcos	(upscale) Fine Italian cuisine in a sophisticated dining room with white tablecloths & romantic lighting.	Homewood
Italian	Giuseppe's Café	Italian cafe serving lasagna, meatball subs, pizza & other standards in an informal sit-down space.	Downtown
BBQ	Golden Rule BBQ	multiple locations but local chain	Multiple Locations
Italian	Grand Ticino	“By Amore”	280
Asian	Great Wall	(Chinese)	Homewood
Americana / Burgers	Green Acres	Fried chicken & fried green tomatoes are served up at this old-school cafe with counter service.	Downtown
Americana / Burgers	Gus's Hot Dogs	Tiny joint long known for its eclectic hot dog lineup & special sauce, plus burgers & breakfast.	Downtown
Chicken	Hattie Bs	Good hot chicken and waffle fries	Downtown
???	Helen	Cool venue with a regional menu featuring burgers, seafood & meat plates, plus cocktails & wine.	Downtown
???	Hero Doughnuts	Brick-&-mortar iteration of a popular pop-up dishing out donuts & burgers until sold out.	Downtown and Homewood and Trussville
French	Highlands Bar and Grill	(upscale) (Frank Stitt) (Ever-changing seasonal menu of French-inspired, regional Southern fare served in an elegant setting.)	Downtown
Breakfast	Original Pancake House	Simply awesome	Downtown
French	Hot & Hot	(Southern French upscale) (Chris Hastings) Cozy cafe serving farm-to-table regional fare, Gulf fish & wines in a historic building.	Downtown
Asian	HotBox	Outdoor Airstream trailer behind Good People serving a concise menu of Asian fusion street fare.	Downtown
Pizza	Iron City Pizza		Downtown
Americana / Burgers	Jack Brown's	Bar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.	Downtown
Soul	Jakes Soulfood Café	Straightforward restaurant serving hearty, down-home soul food, plus Jamaican & Caribbean plates.	Hoover
Americana / Burgers	John's City Diner	From chicken & waffles to crispy duck, this modern diner serves Southern classics & upscale choices.	Downtown
Gastropub / Pub / Bar	Juniper		Downtown
Mexican	Las Trojas Cantina	Alabama chain - solid food and good prices	280
Italian	Le Fresca	Familiar Italian trattoria offering pizza, pasta & other traditional fare, plus a robust wine list.	Downtown
Mexican	Little Donkey	Small chain	Homewood and 280
Shut Down :( RIP	Little London	British pub	Homewood (West)
Shut Down :( RIP	Little Savannah (upscale)
Americana / Burgers	Lloyd's	Unpretentious, long-running establishment serving up Southern-style BBQ, seafood & sandwiches.	280
Shut Down :( RIP	Lucky Cat Kitchen
Mediterranean / Middle Eastern	Makarios	An array of Mediterranean salads, soups, sandwiches & entrees served in easygoing quarters	Downtown
BBQ	Martin's		Vestavia Hills
Gastropub / Pub / Bar	Marty's	Brick-walled pub with drinks & late-night bar food, plus billiards & a variety of live music acts.	Downtown
Americana / Burgers	Marty's GM and Eagles Nest	great burgers and NOT Marty's PM!	Irondale
Americana / Burgers	Melt	Sandwiches / Ale	Avondale
Americana / Burgers	Metro Diner	Local diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.	280
???	Miami Fusion Café	Small, modern cafe serving simple Caribbean fusion dishes, sandwiches & desserts.	Downtown
Gastropub / Pub / Bar	Mom's Basement		Downtown
Gastropub / Pub / Bar	Moonshine	City views are paired with craft libations & small plates at this bar in the former Empire Building. (Elyton Hotel)	Downtown
Cajun	Mudtown	Homey outpost for Southern & Cajun fare such as shrimp & grits, a bayou burger & black-bean salsa. (very PRO 2A)	Multiple locations
Americana / Burgers	Mugshots	Burgers and Beer in a sporty atmosphere	Multiple Locations
Mediterranean / Middle Eastern	Nabeel's	Family-owned kitchen & marketplace dishing up grilled lamb chops, roasted peppers & Greek fries	Homewood
Mediterranean / Middle Eastern	Najis Mediterranean		Homewood
Asian	New China	(Take out only) (Dang good Chinese)	280
Americana / Burgers	Niki's West	Lots of veggies on a Southern Cafeteria, plus steak, seafood & breakfast menus in roomy quarters.	Downtown North
Italian	North Italia		Summit
Shut Down :( RIP	NY Pizza
Seafood	Ocean	(upscale) A bold seafood menu & fine wines are highlights at this trendy, contemporary cafe	Downtown
BBQ	Old Smokey	Classic hole-in-the-wall joint	Leeds
Mediterranean / Middle Eastern	Olive Branch	Family-run eatery with an open kitchen offering traditional Mediterranean dishes and homemade soups.	Cahaba Heights
Shut Down :( RIP	Ollie Irene
???	Our Place Gardendale		Gardendale
Southern	OvenBird	(Chris Hastings) Buzzy, rustic-chic eatery & bar with a patio offering adventurous, globally inspired small plates.	Downtown
Cajun	Pappadeaux	(280) (chain) Convivial chain dishing up hearty portions of New Orleans-style seafood, steaks, salads & more.	280
Americana / Burgers	Paramount	Funky bar and Grill with arcade as well	Downtown
Gastropub / Pub / Bar	Parkside	Hot Box is located on their patio, cool kids 1993 motif	Avondale
Dessert	Pastry Art Bake Shoppe		Homewood
Americana / Burgers	PawPaw Patch	Build your own meat & veggie plates at this simple cafe also offering daily specials & a drive-thru.	Homewood
Mediterranean / Middle Eastern	Pita Stop		Cahaba Heights
???	Pizitz Food Hall	downtown like a food court but overpriced	Downtown
Americana / Burgers	Pop's Neighboorhood Grill	Humble, family-run eatery prepping classic breakfasts, burgers, hot dogs, wings & deli sandwiches.	Downtown
Pizza	Post Office Pies	This stylish outpost for wood-fired pizzas & local craft beer is located in a historic post office.	Downtown and Mountain Brook
???	Ragtime	Restaurant & bar features Southern & New Orleans-inspired fare such as oyster po' boys & fish tacos.	Inverness
Asian	Red Pearl	Locals' go-to for down-home Chinese fare & Asian kitchen staples in a simple space	Downtown
Mediterranean / Middle Eastern	Red Sea	Ethiopian	Homewood
???	right Star	Historic landmark serving Greek-influenced steak & seafood in a classic setting since 1907.	Bessemer
Asian	Rock-n-Roll Sushi	(small chain) (multiple locations) (great sushi)	Acton
???	Rojo	Vibrant gathering place serving Latin & American dishes in a quirky, brick-walled space.	Avondale
Americana / Burgers	Roots & Revelry	(upscale)Globally inspired plates made with local ingredients are served in a renovated 19-story tower.	Downtown
BBQ	Rusty’s	Mom-&-pop barbecue joint with retro decor & a warm vibe dishing up smoked meat & traditional sides.	Leeds
Americana / Burgers	Sammy's Sandwich Shop		Downtown
Southern	Satterfield's	(upscale) Creative American eats get a Southern spin at this chic, white-tablecloth space with a full bar.	Cahaba Heights
BBQ	Saw’s	(multiple locations)Smoked chicken & pulled pork star in this snug barbecue joint packed with signs & sports mementos.	Multiple Locations
???	Saws Juke Joint	Self-proclaimed "upscale dive" serving Southern barbecue fare like pulled pork & chicken & waffles.	Avondale
Asian	Seoul	(Korean)	31 near Galleria
Asian	Shu Shop	(Japanese Ramen/sake) Relaxed, hip outpost offering Japanese ramen noodles & toppings alongside snacks & small plates.	Downtown
Indian	Silver Coin		Hoover
Shut Down :( RIP	Sky Castle (Elevated American grub in a convivial, modern setting with a lengthy bar, patio & TVs for sports.)
Pizza	Slice	Chill pizzeria pairs pizzas cooked in a stone oven & craft beers in hip digs with a fireplace.	Downtown and Acton
Asian	Surin	(sushi and Thai)	280
Americana / Burgers	T-Bone's	Big cheesesteaks & hoagies offered in simple, counter-serve quarters with bright graffiti-style art.	Downtown
Mediterranean / Middle Eastern	Taboon Noon o Kabab	Persian	31 near Galleria
Indian	Taj India	Straightforward Indian fare with chicken tandoori, lamb tikka masala & curries in strip-mall digs.	Downtown
Americana / Burgers	Ted's	Old-school cafeteria serving up meaty dishes with 3 veggie sides plus mac 'n' cheese.	Downtown
Shut Down :( RIP	The Atomic Lounge	mid-century modern lounge/very trendy
Gastropub / Pub / Bar	The Collins	custom make your drink based on your preferences (supposedly has a good grilled cheese	Downtown
Americana / Burgers	The Essential	Trendy contemporary American cafe offering lunch, dinner & weekend brunch, plus specialty cocktails.	Downtown
Gastropub / Pub / Bar	The Garage		Southtown
Americana / Burgers	The Grill at Iron City	Large, brick-clad eatery with TVs serving American fare such as salads & sandwiches plus cocktails.	Downtown
Shut Down :( RIP	The J Clyde	(the beer lover's bar)	Downtown
Gastropub / Pub / Bar	The Pilcrow		Downtown
BBQ	The Pit	Good Lord it’s good	Downtown
Americana / Burgers	The Red Cat	Brick-lined cafe serving socially conscious coffee, breakfast & lunch amid live tunes & local art.	Multiple locations
Americana / Burgers	The Ridge	Family-friendly American bar & grill offering big burgers & a variety of craft beers on tap. (Very PRO 2A)	Vestavia Hills
Gastropub / Pub / Bar	The Roof	rooftop bar at the Redmont Hotel, lower elevation than Moonshine but a different view of downtown	Downtown
Cajun	The Rougaroux	Popular spot offering po' boys, gumbo & other Cajun classics in a quaint house with patio seating.	Avondale
Gastropub / Pub / Bar	The Satellite/Saturn	modeled after the Saturn V rocket, cool space, also is a big music venue	Downtown
Southern	The Yard	Farm to Table	Downtown
French	The Yard	(Southern French upscale) Eatery in the Elyton Hotel serving an elevated Southern menu inspired by what’s in season.	Downtown
BBQ	Top Hat		Blount Springs
Pizza	Tortuga's	A bar & restaurant with Chicago-style & thin crust pizzas by the slice or pie alongside beer & wine.	Downtown
Italian	Trattoria Centrale	Popular, petite cafe serving pizzas with creative toppings & other Italian fare in a trendy space.	Downtown
???	Tre Luna	(Latin Cuisine)	Hoover
Gastropub / Pub / Bar	TrimTab Brewing Company	(trendy brewery, fan favorite)Good People Brewing Company (great location, next to Railroad Park and Region's Field)	Downtown
Shut Down :( RIP	Tropicaleo	Popular, easygoing eatery with colorful decor & a covered patio for Puerto Rican fare & cocktails.	Downtown
Shut Down :( RIP	Waffle Works		Downtown
???	Wasabi Juan's	sushi, burritos fusion	Downtown and 280
Shut Down :( RIP	We have Doughnuts		Downtown
Shut Down :( RIP	Woodlawn Cycle Café		Downtown
Soul	Yo Mamas	Counter-serve spot making chicken & waffles along with other Southern eats for breakfast & lunch.	Downtown

This Thursday is the Short North Bourbon Tasting, Affirmative Distraction at Funny Bone Comedy Club, Music in the Parks featuring The Mighty Troubadours, and the Columbus Clippers Minor League Baseball features Thirsty Thursdays.
Friday features the Short North Food Tour, Rhythm on the River, the Night Market at North Market, and a Tribute to the Everly Brothers at Natalie's.
On Saturday we have Front Street Flea Market, the Columbus Summer Festival, comedian Celeste Barber: Fine, Thanks performing at Palace Theatre, OWA Professional Wrestling presents "Retaliation", and Starlit Ways at Streetlight Guild.
Sunday has the Buckeye Comic Con, the Sunlight Market, Benise, 'The Prince of Spanish Guitar performing on his 20th anniversary tour, and the Columbus Crew vs Cincinnati.
This week also includes Columbus Burger Week, Trotcon, the Will Rogers Follies an upbeat musical, Cultiavte'22 featuring greenhouses and nursey growers, Jazz & Rib Fest BBQ Week supporting local businesses, and the Short North Stage: Rock of Ages.
And as always there's tons of live music, comedy, trivia and all kinds of other events to check out.
^{All events in EDT Timezone.}

Things To Do This Week in Columbus, OH - July 14th - July 21st

July 14th, 2022 - Thursday

One Time Events

=Date=	Time	One Time Events	Category
July 14	6pm-9pm	Short North Bourbon Tasting! (July) at Bristol Republic	Drinking
July 14	6:15pm	Thursday Night Jokes Presents... Affirmative Distraction: "The Ro-Mix" at Funny Bone Comedy Club	Comedy
July 14	7pm	David Ramirez at Rumba Cafe	Live Music
July 14	7pm	Tommy Malone (of the Subdudes) w/ Liz Barnez	Live Music
July 14	7pm-8:30pm	Music in the Parks - The Mighty Troubadours performing Contemporary Bluegrass	Live Music
July 14	7:05pm	Minor League Baseball: Columbus Clippers vs Indianapolis - Thirsty Thursdays	Sports
July 14	7:30pm	Rossen Conducts Haydn Symphony No. 99	Live Music
July 14	7:30pm	Todd Burge, Bruce Dalzell, Scott Houchens: Songwriter Round at Natalie's Coal-Fired Pizza	Live Music

Day	Time	Recurring Events	Category
Thu	5pm-9pm	BAM Thursdays (Bar, Art, and Music) - Sip and vibe with friends in our garden space at Columbus Museum of Art (May 5 - Sept 29)	Drinking
Thu	6pm-12am	Afro-Caribbean Thursdays (Afrobeats, Dancehall, Amapiano, Soca, & More) at Mangos Bar, Hookah & Restaurant	Live Music
Thu	6pm	Karaoke Night with Excesss Karaoke at The Dry Mill (Sober Bar)	Karaoke
Thu	7pm-11pm	Karaoke Night with Excesss Karaoke at Budd Dairy Food Hall	Karaoke
Thu	7pm	Improv Comedy Meetup Game Night at Gresso's	Comedy
Thu	7pm-9pm	Brewpourium Columbus Trivia Night at Taft's Brewing Co.	Trivia
Thu	7pm	Trivia Night at Keystone Pub & Patio at Polaris	Trivia
Thu	7pm	DJ Trivia at the Red Door Tavern	Trivia
Thu	8pm-12am	Excesss Karaoke Thursdays at The Dive Bar of Columbus	Karaoke
Thu	8pm	Trivia at The Forge Tavern(Facebook)	Trivia

=Date=	Time	One Time Events	Category
July 15		Trotcon - Anime Convention at Crowne Plaza in Columbus North	Expo
July 15	11am - 2:30pm	Short North Food Tour - a walking tour showing off the best restaurants, boutiques, bistros, and night life	Dining
July 15	5pm-10pm	Rhythm on the River - Bettye LaVette	Live Music
July 15	5pm-8pm	Kaufman Plaza Dedication: Music, Food Trucks and More	Party
July 15	6pm-9pm	Night Market at North Market offering independent makers with hand-made and locally grown products and Live Music	Market
July 15	6:15pm	Dave Landau at the Funny Bone Comedy Club	Comedy
July 15	6:30pm	Movies Under The Stars - Labyrinth at Green Lawn Abbey (Facebook)	Theater
July 15	7pm	Savannah Conley and Secondhand Sound at The Basement	Live Music
July 15	7pm	Idlewild South - Tribute to the Allman Brothers at Woodlands Tavern	Live Music
July 15	7pm	STRFKR, The Undercover Dream Lovers, Das Kope at Newport Music Hall	Live Music
July 15	7:05pm	Minor League Baseball: Columbus Clippers vs Indianapolis - $5 Fridays	Sports
July 15	7:30pm	Rossen Conducts Haydn - St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church	Live Music
July 15	7:30pm	The Will Rogers Follies - an upbeat musical boasting gorgeous costumes, toe-tapping music, and fantastic choreography	Theater
July 15	8pm	Thelma and the Sleaze & The Worn Flints at the Rumba Cafe	Live Music
July 15	8:30pm	Lightning Express: Tribute to the Everly Brothers at Natalie's Coal-Fired Pizza	Live Music
July 15	9:45pm	Dave Landau at the Funny Bone Comedy Club	Comedy

Recurring Events

=Date=	Time	Recurring Events	Category
Fri	7pm	Illusions The Drag Queen Dinner Show in Columbus	Dining
Fri	7pm	Live Music on the Patio at Ten Pin Alley	Concert
Fri	7pm-9pm	Sotto Terra At The Sanctuary - Quiz Style Trivia	Trivia
Fri	7:30pm	Shadowbox Live's Hot & Bothered - a new sketch comedy & music show takes a peek at the dirty little secrets we keep between the sheets	Comedy
Fri	8pm-11pm	Hookah Night Kick Back - hosted by Trap House Venue at The Event Loft	Event

July 16th, 2022 - Saturday

One Time Events

=Date=	Time	One Time Events	Category
July 16		Trotcon - Anime Convention at Crowne Plaza in Columbus North	Expo
July 16	8am-5pm	Cultivate'22 - the premiere event for the entire green industry. Greenhouses, nursery growers, retailers, distributors, interior and exterior landscapers.	Expo
July 16	11am-4pm	Front Street Flea Market hosted by 92.9 FM - Community market with your favorite local artists, makers, resellers and small businesses!	Market
July 16	12pm-5pm	Columbus Summer Festival is a family event including kids zones, live DJ, games, food trucks, vendors, cheerleading competition and more. Hosted at The Shepard School	Festival
July 16	5:30pm	Dave Landau at the Funny Bone Comedy Club	Comedy
July 16	6pm	The Retrospect, Rooftops, Sparky & The Hills, Mild-Mannered at A&R Music Bar	Live Music
July 16	6:30pm	Chuck Mead at Rumba Cafe	Live Music
July 16	7pm	Missio #gimmeakiss Tour @ Woodland's Tavern	Live Music
July 16	7pm-9pm	Celeste Barber: Fine, Thanks - Hailed as the "Australian Queen of Comedy" performing at the Palace Theatre	Comedy
July 16	7pm	OWA Presents "Retaliation" bringing Professional Wrestling to King of Clubs	Sports
July 16	7pm	Flippo: Tribute to Steely Dan at Natalie's Grandview	Live Music
July 16	7:05pm	Minor League Baseball: Columbus Clippers vs Indianapolis - Party-at-the-Park	Sports
July 16	7:30pm	The Will Rogers Follies - an upbeat musical boasting gorgeous costumes, toe-tapping music, and fantastic choreography	Theater
July 16	8pm-9pm	Starlit Ways at Streetlight Guild - This dynamic musical duo sing in various languages, play in various genres and entertain all	Live Music
July 16	8pm	Christopher Cross - it will be the ultimate "Yacht Rock" with hits like "Sailing", "Ride Like the Wind", "Alright", "Arthur's Theme" and so many more smooth hits	Live Music
July 16	9:15pm	Dave Landau at the Funny Bone Comedy Club	Comedy

Recurring Events

=Date=	Time	Recurring Events	Category
Sat	1pm	Mulligan Chess Club Meeting at The Mall at Turtle Crossing	Hobby
Sat	3:30pm	Highbanks River Path Hike (3 Miles) at Highbanks Metro Park hosted by Hike Columbus!	Exercise
Sat	4pm-8pm	Bridge Park Summer Music Series in Dublin, Ohio (until Sept 24th)
Sat	7pm	Illusions The Drag Queen Dinner Show in Columbus	Dining
Sat	7:30pm	Shadowbox Live's Hot & Bothered - a new sketch comedy & music show takes a peek at the dirty little secrets we keep between the sheets	Comedy
Sat	8pm-11pm	Hookah Night Kick Back - hosted by Trap House Venue at The Event Loft	Event

July 17th, 2022 - Sunday

One Time Events

=Date=	Time	One Time Events	Category
July 17		Trotcon - Anime Convention at Crowne Plaza in Columbus North	Expo
July 17	8am-5pm	Cultivate'22 - the premiere event for the entire green industry. Greenhouses, nursery growers, retailers, distributors, interior and exterior landscapers.	Expo
July 17	10am-4pm	Buckeye Comic Con 2022 at Marriott Courtyard Columbus West	Expo
July 17	11am-4pm	Sunlight Market - Vendors, crafters, makers, and more with shopping and eating all along Gay and Pearl Street (Facebook)	Market
July 17	4:05pm	Minor League Baseball: Columbus Clippers vs Indianapolis - Family Day	Sports
July 17	7pm	Benise, 'The Prince of Spanish Guitar', 20th Anniversary Tour. Benise shattered the mold of Spanish guitar by combining music and dance.	Live Music
July 17	7:30pm	The Will Rogers Follies - an upbeat musical boasting gorgeous costumes, toe-tapping music, and fantastic choreography	Theater
July 17	7:30pm	MLS - Columbus Crew vs Cincinnati at Lower.com Field	Sports
July 17	8pm	Dermot Kennedy - Irish singer-songwriter best known for the 2019 single "Outnumbered" and his feature on the 2020 Meduza single "Paradise" at the Palace Theatre	Live Music

Recurring Events

=Date=	Time	Recurring Events	Category
Sun	12pm-8pm	Boards & Brews at Taft's Brewpourium Columbus	Hobby
Sun	1pm-2:30pm	The Action Academy Sunday S.T.E.M. Club for Children	Hobby
Sun	3pm-6pm	Chess at Upper Cup Parsons (Facebook) (Every 2nd & 4th Sunday)	Hobby
Sun	4pm	Sunday Board Game Nights at The Forge Tavern (July 17 and every other Sunday)	Hobby
Sun	4pm-7pm	Island Sundays at North Market Bridge Park - Enjoy the soothing sounds of a tropical getaway with DJs and live bands	Live Music

July 18th, 2022 - Monday

One Time Events

=Date=	Time	One Time Events	Category
July 18	8am-5pm	Cultivate'22 - the premiere event for the entire green industry. Greenhouses, nursery growers, retailers, distributors, interior and exterior landscapers.	Expo
July 18	2pm	The Will Rogers Follies - an upbeat musical boasting gorgeous costumes, toe-tapping music, and fantastic choreography	Theater
July 18	6:15pm	Xtreme Gospel Comedy Night at Funny Bone Comedy Club	Comedy
July 18	7pm	Elf Power w/ E.R. Jurken presented by Archie Fox Live at Natlie's Grandview	Live Music
July 18	7pm	Twin Tribes w/ Wingtips at Rumba Cafe	Live Music
July 18	7pm-9pm	Porch Growler - Small Batch Whiskey Tasting from Heaven Hill Distillery	Drinking

Recurring Events

=Date=	Time	Recurring Events	Category
Mon	7pm	Trivia Mondays at The Dry Mill (Sober Bar)	Trivia
Mon	10pm	Monday Karaoke at Union Cafe. Start your week off on a high note!	Concert

July 19th, 2022 - Tuesday

One Time Events

=Date=	Time	One Time Events	Category
July 19	8am-5pm	Cultivate'22 - the premiere event for the entire green industry. Greenhouses, nursery growers, retailers, distributors, interior and exterior landscapers.	Expo
July 19	5pm-8pm	Beer & Cupcake Pairing at Taft's Brewpourium Columbus	Drinking
July 19	7pm	Brick & Mortar w/ Andres * America Part Two at the Rumba Cafe	Live Music

Recurring Events

Day	Time	Recurring Events	Category
Tue	6pm	Tuesday Board Game Nights at Rule 3	Hobby
Tue	7pm & 8pm	Pub Trivia Night from Sporcle Events at The Walrus with Prizes Every Show	Trivia

July 20th, 2022 - Wednesday

One Time Events

=Date=	Time	One Time Events	Category
July 20	6pm	Collective Soul and Switchfoot at KEMBA Live!	Live Music
July 20	6:15pm	Nick Colletti at Funny Bone Comedy Club	Comedy
July 20	6:30pm	HY62 Wine Tasting at Hop Yard 62	Drinking
July 20	7pm	Kim Richey at Natalie's Grandview	Live Music
July 20	8pm-11pm	Fucked Up - David Comes to Life 10 Year Anniversary Tour	Live Music

Recurring Events

Day	Time	Recurring Events	Category
Wed	5:30pm	Beers & Board Games Columbus Meetup (Facebook)	Hobby
Wed	6pm-8pm	Bluegrass Jam at Rambling House every Wednesday	Live Music
Wed	7pm-9pm	Trivia Night at Makers Social (Facebook)	Trivia
Wed	7pm-9pm	Big Bad Music Trivia with Mark Dantzer at Budd Dairy Music Hall	Trivia

July 21st, 2022 - Thursday

One Time Events

=Date=	Time	One Time Events	Category
July 21	5:30pm-9pm	Cocktails at the Franklin Park Conservatory - local drink vendors, live music, and more	Drinking
July 21	7pm	Jarren Benton at The Basement	Live Music
July 21	7pm-8:30pm	Music in the Parks - NACHO Street Band performing New Orleans Jazz, Pop, and Funk	Live Music
July 21	7:30pm	Five-time Grammy-winner Mary Chapin Carpenter at Davidson Theatre	Live Music
July 21	8pm	Columbus Jazz Orchestra & Friends: Tribute to Aretha Franklin	Live Music

Day	Time	Recurring Events	Category
Thu	5pm-9pm	BAM Thursdays (Bar, Art, and Music) - Sip and vibe with friends in our garden space at Columbus Museum of Art (May 5 - Sept 29)	Drinking
Thu	6pm-12am	Afro-Caribbean Thursdays (Afrobeats, Dancehall, Amapiano, Soca, & More) at Mangos Bar, Hookah & Restaurant	Live Music
Thu	6pm	Karaoke Night with Excesss Karaoke at The Dry Mill (Sober Bar)	Karaoke
Thu	7pm-11pm	Karaoke Night with Excesss Karaoke at Budd Dairy Food Hall	Karaoke
Thu	7pm	Improv Comedy Meetup Game Night at Gresso's	Comedy
Thu	7pm-9pm	Brewpourium Columbus Trivia Night at Taft's Brewing Co.	Trivia
Thu	7pm	Trivia Night at Keystone Pub & Patio at Polaris	Trivia
Thu	7pm	DJ Trivia at the Red Door Tavern	Trivia
Thu	8pm-12am	Excesss Karaoke Thursdays at The Dive Bar of Columbus	Karaoke
Thu	8pm	Trivia at The Forge Tavern(Facebook)	Trivia

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ON GOING EVENTS

Beginning	Ending	On Going Events	Category
June 23	July 17	Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities - Actor's Theater of Columbus - Shakespeare in German Village's Schiller Park	Theater
July 11	July 17	Columbus Burger Week - enjoy discounted gourmet burgers throughout Columbus	Dining
July 15	July 17	Trotcon - Anime Convention at Crowne Plaza in Columbus North	Expo
July 16	July 19	Cultivate'22 - the premiere event for the entire green industry. Greenhouses, nursery growers, retailers, distributors, interior and exterior landscapers.	Expo
July 17	July 17	Buckeye Comic Con 2022	Convention
July 18	July 24	Jazz & Rib Fest BBQ Week - support local businesses serving barbecue-inspired specials throughout Ohio	Dining
July 21	Aug 14	Queen Margaret - Actor's Theater of Columbus - Shakespeare in German Village's Schiller Park	Theater
July 21	Aug 14	Short North Stage: Rock of Ages - At the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood the story of an aspiring rock star and the small-town girl he longs for	Theater

FARMERS MARKETS

Day	Time	Farmers Market	Begin Date	End Date
Thur	4pm-7pm	Bexley Farmers Market - Dawson Ave at E Main St	May 19	Oct 20
Thur	4pm-7pm	Healthy New Albany Farmers Market in the Market Square	June 23	Sept 15
Thur	4pm-8pm	Olde Pickerington Farmers Market with produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts and more	June	Sept
Fri	10:30am-2pm	Pearl Market - Fresh Produce and Artisan made goods	May 20	Oct 28
Fri	4pm-7pm	Canal District Farmers Market	May	Oct
Sat	8am-12pm	Grove City Farmers' Market - fruits, vegetables, sauces, and more home grown products	May 14	Sept 10
Sat	8am-12pm	North Market Downtown Farmers' Market with a list of growers, makers, and artisans	June 4	Oct 8
Sat	8am-12pm	Worthington Farmers Market Summer Market	May	Oct
Sat	8:30am-11:30am	2022 Union County Farmers Market - Fruits, Vegetables, Bedding plants, and Baked goods	May 21	Oct 1
Sat	8:30am-12pm	Granville Farmers Market at Raccoon Valley Park	May 7	Oct 29
Sat	8:30am-12pm	Keller Market House Farmers' Market	May 7	Oct 8
Sat	9am-12pm	Main Street Delaware Farmers' Market	May 28	Oct 29
Sat	9am-12pm	The Dublin Market at Bridge Park	May	Sept
Sat	9am-12pm	Powell Chamber Farmer's Market (Facebook)	May 21	Oct 8
Sat	9am-12pm	The Canal Winchester Farmer's market	May 28	Sept 24
Sat	9am-12pm	Westerville Saturday Farmers Market	May 21	Oct 8
Sat	9am-12pm	Clintonville Farmers Market - Outdoor Market at North High Street	Apr 30	Nov 19
Sat	9am-12pm	Westgate Farmers Market (June 4 and every other week)	June 4	Oct 15
Mon	4pm-7pm	Prairie Township Farmers Market (no market on July 4, Aug 29, or Sept 5)	June 20	Sept 19
Tue	10:30am-2pm	Pearl Market - Fresh Produce and Artisan made goods	May 20	Oct 28
Tue	3pm-6pm	Granville Farmers Market at Ross' Granville IGA Parking Lot	June 14	Sept 27
Tue	4pm-6pm	Canal District Farmers Market	June	Sept
Tue	4pm-7pm	Baltimore Farmers Market with produce, baked goods, and a variety of natural products	June	Sept
Tue	4pm-7pm	Whitehall Parks Market on the Green	June 7	Aug 30
Wed	3:30pm-6:30pm	Franklin Park Conservatory Farmers Market at Wells Barn Barn parking lot	June 1	Sept 21
Wed	4pm-7pm	Gahanna Farmers Market at City of Gahanna Parking lot at Town and High	June	Sept
Wed	4pm-7pm	Upper Arlington Farmers Market at Tremont Rd	May 18	Sept 28
Daily	9am-7pm	The Witten Smith Farm Market	Year Round
Daily	10am-5pm	HTH Farm Market	Year Round

There are just way too many Farmer's Markets to list. Check out this list of all Farmer's Markets happening over the summer to find one near you.

MORE EVENTS! TOO MANY TO LIST!
^{Or how I learned to stop trying to list every event and just give you guys the sources I'm working with.}

If you're looking to volunteer Columbus Gives Back and Besa - Be the Good can give you dozens of events happening for a variety of causes.
The City of Columbus Community Center lists dozens of hobbies and sports events for children and adults that you can attend for free.
Columbus on the Cheap creates a weekly list updated every Wednesday night detailing tons of free or cheap events that can be done around town.
The Columbus Dispatch Entertainment section posts your "Best Bets" for the weekend every Thursday morning and the Columbus Navigator also provides news articles about upcoming performances. The Columbus Underground has their own event section to watch as well.
Columbus Makes Art lists various concerts, art displays, and other artistic events. There's also a list of community Art Festivals. Cringe provides a full list of all the live music going on throughout Columbus
Meetup, Goldstar Events, Eventbrite and Facebook are a great source to search for events. If you're looking for events local to you, I'd suggest searching Google Maps for local bars and pubs, then looking up their websites or Facebook pages where they'll often have weekly events.

Looking for events more than a week out?
To help organize and plan out this list I have a PREVIEW of events coming more than a week out posted on my Reddit Profile. Keep in mind that there could be some inaccurate information the further out you go, so be sure to track the event page in case there are last minute changes.

If you find any broken links, misspellings, or inaccurate information, please let me know. Thanks.

This is a PREVIEW of events that will be posted on /Columbus on July 14th. Some details may change.

This Thursday is the Short North Bourbon Tasting, Affirmative Distraction at Funny Bone Comedy Club, Music in the Parks featuring The Mighty Troubadours, and the Columbus Clippers Minor League Baseball features Thirsty Thursdays.
Friday features the Short North Food Tour, Rhythm on the River, the Night Market at North Market, and a Tribute to the Everly Brothers at Natalie's.
On Saturday we have Front Street Flea Market, the Columbus Summer Festival, comedian Celeste Barber: Fine, Thanks performing at Palace Theatre, OWA Professional Wrestling presents "Retaliation", and Starlit Ways at Streetlight Guild.
Sunday has the Buckeye Comic Con, the Sunlight Market, Benise, 'The Prince of Spanish Guitar performing on his 20th anniversary tour, and the Columbus Crew vs Cincinnati.
This week also includes Columbus Burger Week, Trotcon, the Will Rogers Follies an upbeat musical, Cultiavte'22 featuring greenhouses and nursey growers, Jazz & Rib Fest BBQ Week supporting local businesses, and the Short North Stage: Rock of Ages.
And as always there's tons of live music, comedy, trivia and all kinds of other events to check out.
^{All events in EDT Timezone.}

Things To Do This Week in Columbus, OH - July 14th - July 21st

July 14th, 2022 - Thursday

One Time Events

=Date=	Time	One Time Events	Category
July 14	6pm-9pm	Short North Bourbon Tasting! (July) at Bristol Republic	Drinking
July 14	6:15pm	Thursday Night Jokes Presents... Affirmative Distraction: "The Ro-Mix" at Funny Bone Comedy Club	Comedy
July 14	7pm	David Ramirez at Rumba Cafe	Live Music
July 14	7pm	Tommy Malone (of the Subdudes) w/ Liz Barnez	Live Music
July 14	7pm-8:30pm	Music in the Parks - The Mighty Troubadours performing Contemporary Bluegrass	Live Music
July 14	7:05pm	Minor League Baseball: Columbus Clippers vs Indianapolis - Thirsty Thursdays	Sports
July 14	7:30pm	Rossen Conducts Haydn Symphony No. 99	Live Music
July 14	7:30pm	Todd Burge, Bruce Dalzell, Scott Houchens: Songwriter Round at Natalie's Coal-Fired Pizza	Live Music

Day	Time	Recurring Events	Category
Thu	5pm-9pm	BAM Thursdays (Bar, Art, and Music) - Sip and vibe with friends in our garden space at Columbus Museum of Art (May 5 - Sept 29)	Drinking
Thu	6pm-12am	Afro-Caribbean Thursdays (Afrobeats, Dancehall, Amapiano, Soca, & More) at Mangos Bar, Hookah & Restaurant	Live Music
Thu	6pm	Karaoke Night with Excesss Karaoke at The Dry Mill (Sober Bar)	Karaoke
Thu	7pm-11pm	Karaoke Night with Excesss Karaoke at Budd Dairy Food Hall	Karaoke
Thu	7pm	Improv Comedy Meetup Game Night at Gresso's	Comedy
Thu	7pm-9pm	Brewpourium Columbus Trivia Night at Taft's Brewing Co.	Trivia
Thu	7pm	Trivia Night at Keystone Pub & Patio at Polaris	Trivia
Thu	7pm	DJ Trivia at the Red Door Tavern	Trivia
Thu	8pm-12am	Excesss Karaoke Thursdays at The Dive Bar of Columbus	Karaoke
Thu	8pm	Trivia at The Forge Tavern(Facebook)	Trivia

=Date=	Time	One Time Events	Category
July 15		Trotcon - Anime Convention at Crowne Plaza in Columbus North	Expo
July 15	11am - 2:30pm	Short North Food Tour - a walking tour showing off the best restaurants, boutiques, bistros, and night life	Dining
July 15	5pm-10pm	Rhythm on the River - Bettye LaVette	Live Music
July 15	5pm-8pm	Kaufman Plaza Dedication: Music, Food Trucks and More	Party
July 15	6pm-9pm	Night Market at North Market offering independent makers with hand-made and locally grown products and Live Music	Market
July 15	6:15pm	Dave Landau at the Funny Bone Comedy Club	Comedy
July 15	6:30pm	Movies Under The Stars - Labyrinth at Green Lawn Abbey (Facebook)	Theater
July 15	7pm	Savannah Conley and Secondhand Sound at The Basement	Live Music
July 15	7pm	Idlewild South - Tribute to the Allman Brothers at Woodlands Tavern	Live Music
July 15	7pm	STRFKR, The Undercover Dream Lovers, Das Kope at Newport Music Hall	Live Music
July 15	7:05pm	Minor League Baseball: Columbus Clippers vs Indianapolis - $5 Fridays	Sports
July 15	7:30pm	Rossen Conducts Haydn - St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church	Live Music
July 15	7:30pm	The Will Rogers Follies - an upbeat musical boasting gorgeous costumes, toe-tapping music, and fantastic choreography	Theater
July 15	8pm	Thelma and the Sleaze & The Worn Flints at the Rumba Cafe	Live Music
July 15	8:30pm	Lightning Express: Tribute to the Everly Brothers at Natalie's Coal-Fired Pizza	Live Music
July 15	9:45pm	Dave Landau at the Funny Bone Comedy Club	Comedy

Recurring Events

=Date=	Time	Recurring Events	Category
Fri	7pm	Illusions The Drag Queen Dinner Show in Columbus	Dining
Fri	7pm	Live Music on the Patio at Ten Pin Alley	Concert
Fri	7pm-9pm	Sotto Terra At The Sanctuary - Quiz Style Trivia	Trivia
Fri	7:30pm	Shadowbox Live's Hot & Bothered - a new sketch comedy & music show takes a peek at the dirty little secrets we keep between the sheets	Comedy
Fri	8pm-11pm	Hookah Night Kick Back - hosted by Trap House Venue at The Event Loft	Event

July 16th, 2022 - Saturday

One Time Events

=Date=	Time	One Time Events	Category
July 16		Trotcon - Anime Convention at Crowne Plaza in Columbus North	Expo
July 16	8am-5pm	Cultivate'22 - the premiere event for the entire green industry. Greenhouses, nursery growers, retailers, distributors, interior and exterior landscapers.	Expo
July 16	11am-4pm	Front Street Flea Market hosted by 92.9 FM - Community market with your favorite local artists, makers, resellers and small businesses!	Market
July 16	12pm-5pm	Columbus Summer Festival is a family event including kids zones, live DJ, games, food trucks, vendors, cheerleading competition and more. Hosted at The Shepard School	Festival
July 16	5:30pm	Dave Landau at the Funny Bone Comedy Club	Comedy
July 16	6pm	The Retrospect, Rooftops, Sparky & The Hills, Mild-Mannered at A&R Music Bar	Live Music
July 16	6:30pm	Chuck Mead at Rumba Cafe	Live Music
July 16	7pm	Missio #gimmeakiss Tour @ Woodland's Tavern	Live Music
July 16	7pm-9pm	Celeste Barber: Fine, Thanks - Hailed as the "Australian Queen of Comedy" performing at the Palace Theatre	Comedy
July 16	7pm	OWA Presents "Retaliation" bringing Professional Wrestling to King of Clubs	Sports
July 16	7pm	Flippo: Tribute to Steely Dan at Natalie's Grandview	Live Music
July 16	7:05pm	Minor League Baseball: Columbus Clippers vs Indianapolis - Party-at-the-Park	Sports
July 16	7:30pm	The Will Rogers Follies - an upbeat musical boasting gorgeous costumes, toe-tapping music, and fantastic choreography	Theater
July 16	8pm-9pm	Starlit Ways at Streetlight Guild - This dynamic musical duo sing in various languages, play in various genres and entertain all	Live Music
July 16	8pm	Christopher Cross - it will be the ultimate "Yacht Rock" with hits like "Sailing", "Ride Like the Wind", "Alright", "Arthur's Theme" and so many more smooth hits	Live Music
July 16	9:15pm	Dave Landau at the Funny Bone Comedy Club	Comedy

Recurring Events

=Date=	Time	Recurring Events	Category
Sat	1pm	Mulligan Chess Club Meeting at The Mall at Turtle Crossing	Hobby
Sat	3:30pm	Highbanks River Path Hike (3 Miles) at Highbanks Metro Park hosted by Hike Columbus!	Exercise
Sat	4pm-8pm	Bridge Park Summer Music Series in Dublin, Ohio (until Sept 24th)
Sat	7pm	Illusions The Drag Queen Dinner Show in Columbus	Dining
Sat	7:30pm	Shadowbox Live's Hot & Bothered - a new sketch comedy & music show takes a peek at the dirty little secrets we keep between the sheets	Comedy
Sat	8pm-11pm	Hookah Night Kick Back - hosted by Trap House Venue at The Event Loft	Event

July 17th, 2022 - Sunday

One Time Events

=Date=	Time	One Time Events	Category
July 17		Trotcon - Anime Convention at Crowne Plaza in Columbus North	Expo
July 17	8am-5pm	Cultivate'22 - the premiere event for the entire green industry. Greenhouses, nursery growers, retailers, distributors, interior and exterior landscapers.	Expo
July 17	10am-4pm	Buckeye Comic Con 2022 at Marriott Courtyard Columbus West	Expo
July 17	11am-4pm	Sunlight Market - Vendors, crafters, makers, and more with shopping and eating all along Gay and Pearl Street (Facebook)	Market
July 17	4:05pm	Minor League Baseball: Columbus Clippers vs Indianapolis - Family Day	Sports
July 17	7pm	Benise, 'The Prince of Spanish Guitar', 20th Anniversary Tour. Benise shattered the mold of Spanish guitar by combining music and dance.	Live Music
July 17	7:30pm	The Will Rogers Follies - an upbeat musical boasting gorgeous costumes, toe-tapping music, and fantastic choreography	Theater
July 17	7:30pm	MLS - Columbus Crew vs Cincinnati at Lower.com Field	Sports
July 17	8pm	Dermot Kennedy - Irish singer-songwriter best known for the 2019 single "Outnumbered" and his feature on the 2020 Meduza single "Paradise" at the Palace Theatre	Live Music

Recurring Events

=Date=	Time	Recurring Events	Category
Sun	12pm-8pm	Boards & Brews at Taft's Brewpourium Columbus	Hobby
Sun	1pm-2:30pm	The Action Academy Sunday S.T.E.M. Club for Children	Hobby
Sun	3pm-6pm	Chess at Upper Cup Parsons (Facebook) (Every 2nd & 4th Sunday)	Hobby
Sun	4pm	Sunday Board Game Nights at The Forge Tavern (July 17 and every other Sunday)	Hobby
Sun	4pm-7pm	Island Sundays at North Market Bridge Park - Enjoy the soothing sounds of a tropical getaway with DJs and live bands	Live Music

July 18th, 2022 - Monday

One Time Events

=Date=	Time	One Time Events	Category
July 18	8am-5pm	Cultivate'22 - the premiere event for the entire green industry. Greenhouses, nursery growers, retailers, distributors, interior and exterior landscapers.	Expo
July 18	2pm	The Will Rogers Follies - an upbeat musical boasting gorgeous costumes, toe-tapping music, and fantastic choreography	Theater
July 18	6:15pm	Xtreme Gospel Comedy Night at Funny Bone Comedy Club	Comedy
July 18	7pm	Elf Power w/ E.R. Jurken presented by Archie Fox Live at Natlie's Grandview	Live Music
July 18	7pm	Twin Tribes w/ Wingtips at Rumba Cafe	Live Music
July 18	7pm-9pm	Porch Growler - Small Batch Whiskey Tasting from Heaven Hill Distillery	Drinking

Recurring Events

=Date=	Time	Recurring Events	Category
Mon	7pm	Trivia Mondays at The Dry Mill (Sober Bar)	Trivia
Mon	10pm	Monday Karaoke at Union Cafe. Start your week off on a high note!	Concert

July 19th, 2022 - Tuesday

One Time Events

=Date=	Time	One Time Events	Category
July 19	8am-5pm	Cultivate'22 - the premiere event for the entire green industry. Greenhouses, nursery growers, retailers, distributors, interior and exterior landscapers.	Expo
July 19	5pm-8pm	Beer & Cupcake Pairing at Taft's Brewpourium Columbus	Drinking
July 19	7pm	Brick & Mortar w/ Andres * America Part Two at the Rumba Cafe	Live Music

Recurring Events

Day	Time	Recurring Events	Category
Tue	6pm	Tuesday Board Game Nights at Rule 3	Hobby
Tue	7pm & 8pm	Pub Trivia Night from Sporcle Events at The Walrus with Prizes Every Show	Trivia

July 20th, 2022 - Wednesday

One Time Events

=Date=	Time	One Time Events	Category
July 20	6pm	Collective Soul and Switchfoot at KEMBA Live!	Live Music
July 20	6:15pm	Nick Colletti at Funny Bone Comedy Club	Comedy
July 20	6:30pm	HY62 Wine Tasting at Hop Yard 62	Drinking
July 20	7pm	Kim Richey at Natalie's Grandview	Live Music
July 20	8pm-11pm	Fucked Up - David Comes to Life 10 Year Anniversary Tour	Live Music

Recurring Events

Day	Time	Recurring Events	Category
Wed	5:30pm	Beers & Board Games Columbus Meetup (Facebook)	Hobby
Wed	6pm-8pm	Bluegrass Jam at Rambling House every Wednesday	Live Music
Wed	7pm-9pm	Trivia Night at Makers Social (Facebook)	Trivia
Wed	7pm-9pm	Big Bad Music Trivia with Mark Dantzer at Budd Dairy Music Hall	Trivia

July 21st, 2022 - Thursday

One Time Events

=Date=	Time	One Time Events	Category
July 21	5:30pm-9pm	Cocktails at the Franklin Park Conservatory - local drink vendors, live music, and more	Drinking
July 21	7pm	Jarren Benton at The Basement	Live Music
July 21	7pm-8:30pm	Music in the Parks - NACHO Street Band performing New Orleans Jazz, Pop, and Funk	Live Music
July 21	7:30pm	Five-time Grammy-winner Mary Chapin Carpenter at Davidson Theatre	Live Music
July 21	8pm	Columbus Jazz Orchestra & Friends: Tribute to Aretha Franklin	Live Music

Day	Time	Recurring Events	Category
Thu	5pm-9pm	BAM Thursdays (Bar, Art, and Music) - Sip and vibe with friends in our garden space at Columbus Museum of Art (May 5 - Sept 29)	Drinking
Thu	6pm-12am	Afro-Caribbean Thursdays (Afrobeats, Dancehall, Amapiano, Soca, & More) at Mangos Bar, Hookah & Restaurant	Live Music
Thu	6pm	Karaoke Night with Excesss Karaoke at The Dry Mill (Sober Bar)	Karaoke
Thu	7pm-11pm	Karaoke Night with Excesss Karaoke at Budd Dairy Food Hall	Karaoke
Thu	7pm	Improv Comedy Meetup Game Night at Gresso's	Comedy
Thu	7pm-9pm	Brewpourium Columbus Trivia Night at Taft's Brewing Co.	Trivia
Thu	7pm	Trivia Night at Keystone Pub & Patio at Polaris	Trivia
Thu	7pm	DJ Trivia at the Red Door Tavern	Trivia
Thu	8pm-12am	Excesss Karaoke Thursdays at The Dive Bar of Columbus	Karaoke
Thu	8pm	Trivia at The Forge Tavern(Facebook)	Trivia

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ON GOING EVENTS

Beginning	Ending	On Going Events	Category
June 23	July 17	Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities - Actor's Theater of Columbus - Shakespeare in German Village's Schiller Park	Theater
July 11	July 17	Columbus Burger Week - enjoy discounted gourmet burgers throughout Columbus	Dining
July 15	July 17	Trotcon - Anime Convention at Crowne Plaza in Columbus North	Expo
July 16	July 19	Cultivate'22 - the premiere event for the entire green industry. Greenhouses, nursery growers, retailers, distributors, interior and exterior landscapers.	Expo
July 17	July 17	Buckeye Comic Con 2022	Convention
July 18	July 24	Jazz & Rib Fest BBQ Week - support local businesses serving barbecue-inspired specials throughout Ohio	Dining
July 21	Aug 14	Queen Margaret - Actor's Theater of Columbus - Shakespeare in German Village's Schiller Park	Theater
July 21	Aug 14	Short North Stage: Rock of Ages - At the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood the story of an aspiring rock star and the small-town girl he longs for	Theater

FARMERS MARKETS

Day	Time	Farmers Market	Begin Date	End Date
Thur	4pm-7pm	Bexley Farmers Market - Dawson Ave at E Main St	May 19	Oct 20
Thur	4pm-7pm	Healthy New Albany Farmers Market in the Market Square	June 23	Sept 15
Thur	4pm-8pm	Olde Pickerington Farmers Market with produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts and more	June	Sept
Fri	10:30am-2pm	Pearl Market - Fresh Produce and Artisan made goods	May 20	Oct 28
Fri	4pm-7pm	Canal District Farmers Market	May	Oct
Sat	8am-12pm	Grove City Farmers' Market - fruits, vegetables, sauces, and more home grown products	May 14	Sept 10
Sat	8am-12pm	North Market Downtown Farmers' Market with a list of growers, makers, and artisans	June 4	Oct 8
Sat	8am-12pm	Worthington Farmers Market Summer Market	May	Oct
Sat	8:30am-11:30am	2022 Union County Farmers Market - Fruits, Vegetables, Bedding plants, and Baked goods	May 21	Oct 1
Sat	8:30am-12pm	Granville Farmers Market at Raccoon Valley Park	May 7	Oct 29
Sat	8:30am-12pm	Keller Market House Farmers' Market	May 7	Oct 8
Sat	9am-12pm	Main Street Delaware Farmers' Market	May 28	Oct 29
Sat	9am-12pm	The Dublin Market at Bridge Park	May	Sept
Sat	9am-12pm	Powell Chamber Farmer's Market (Facebook)	May 21	Oct 8
Sat	9am-12pm	The Canal Winchester Farmer's market	May 28	Sept 24
Sat	9am-12pm	Westerville Saturday Farmers Market	May 21	Oct 8
Sat	9am-12pm	Clintonville Farmers Market - Outdoor Market at North High Street	Apr 30	Nov 19
Sat	9am-12pm	Westgate Farmers Market (June 4 and every other week)	June 4	Oct 15
Mon	4pm-7pm	Prairie Township Farmers Market (no market on July 4, Aug 29, or Sept 5)	June 20	Sept 19
Tue	10:30am-2pm	Pearl Market - Fresh Produce and Artisan made goods	May 20	Oct 28
Tue	3pm-6pm	Granville Farmers Market at Ross' Granville IGA Parking Lot	June 14	Sept 27
Tue	4pm-6pm	Canal District Farmers Market	June	Sept
Tue	4pm-7pm	Baltimore Farmers Market with produce, baked goods, and a variety of natural products	June	Sept
Tue	4pm-7pm	Whitehall Parks Market on the Green	June 7	Aug 30
Wed	3:30pm-6:30pm	Franklin Park Conservatory Farmers Market at Wells Barn Barn parking lot	June 1	Sept 21
Wed	4pm-7pm	Gahanna Farmers Market at City of Gahanna Parking lot at Town and High	June	Sept
Wed	4pm-7pm	Upper Arlington Farmers Market at Tremont Rd	May 18	Sept 28
Daily	9am-7pm	The Witten Smith Farm Market	Year Round
Daily	10am-5pm	HTH Farm Market	Year Round

There are just way too many Farmer's Markets to list. Check out this list of all Farmer's Markets happening over the summer to find one near you.

MORE EVENTS! TOO MANY TO LIST!
^{Or how I learned to stop trying to list every event and just give you guys the sources I'm working with.}

If you're looking to volunteer Columbus Gives Back and Besa - Be the Good can give you dozens of events happening for a variety of causes.
The City of Columbus Community Center lists dozens of hobbies and sports events for children and adults that you can attend for free.
Columbus on the Cheap creates a weekly list updated every Wednesday night detailing tons of free or cheap events that can be done around town.
The Columbus Dispatch Entertainment section posts your "Best Bets" for the weekend every Thursday morning and the Columbus Navigator also provides news articles about upcoming performances. The Columbus Underground has their own event section to watch as well.
Columbus Makes Art lists various concerts, art displays, and other artistic events. There's also a list of community Art Festivals. Cringe provides a full list of all the live music going on throughout Columbus
Meetup, Goldstar Events, Eventbrite and Facebook are a great source to search for events. If you're looking for events local to you, I'd suggest searching Google Maps for local bars and pubs, then looking up their websites or Facebook pages where they'll often have weekly events.

Looking for events more than a week out?
To help organize and plan out this list I have a PREVIEW of events coming more than a week out posted on my Reddit Profile. Keep in mind that there could be some inaccurate information the further out you go, so be sure to track the event page in case there are last minute changes.

If you find any broken links, misspellings, or inaccurate information, please let me know. Thanks.

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Welcome to Savannah! Visiting? Moving here? Have questions about the Hostess City? START HERE! Updated for Q1 - Q2 2022!
Welcome to /Savannah! Are you planning on visiting our city? Thinking about moving to the Hostess City? Not sure what to do/where to eat/where to live/just plain bored? Well, this is the megathread for you!
As always, a very special thank you to amidwinternightsdram for their original work on the first several megathreads and for assisting us with these newer ones. You may have moved away, but you are always here in our hearts (stomachs).
The thread is broken up into four main sections: "Best of" Food/Drink, Places to Stay, Things to Do, & Living Here
Best of /Savannah Food & Drink
All categories are ranked by Redditors on a bi-annual basis. Honorable Mentions are not ranked
Important Note: look at the Social Media/websites of these restaurants/bars before you go! Due to COVID-19 locations may close, change operating hours, and even menu options. We've linked to their social media accounts and/or their website when possible. Please also be aware that many restaurants are to-go only.
/Savannah's Favorite Places to Eat Q1/Q2 2022
^{These are some of our favorite places to eat as written-in by your fellow Redditors. These are ranked by number of write-in votes only.}

1. Common Thread
2. Cotton and Rye
3. Green Truck Pub
4. The Vault

Honorable Mentions In un-ranked order

• Treylor Park/Hitch
• Big Bon Bodega
• Bar Julian (in Thompson Hotel)
• Chive Seabar & Lounge
• Elizabeth on 37th
• Fire Street Food
• Fleeting (Inside Thompson Hotel)
• Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
• Over Yonder
• Persepolis
• The Public Kitchen & Bar
• Six Pence Pub
• Tacos+Tequila
• The Grey
• Vic's On the River

The Top 20: Best "All Around"

1. Common Thread
2. Cotton and Rye
3. The Grey
4. Husk
5. The Public Kitchen & Bar
6. The Olde Pink House
7. The Wyld Dock Bar
8. Green Truck Pub
9. The Vault
10. St. Neo's Brasserie
11. Treylor Park/Hitch
12. Alligator Soul
13. Betty Bomber’s
14. Circa 1875
15. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant
16. a.Lure
17. Local 11ten
18. 45 Bistro
19. Emporium Kitchen and Wine Bar

Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Savannah

1. Common Thread
2. Fleeting (Inside Thompson Hotel)
3. Husk
4. 17hundred90
5. Circa 1875
6. Elizabeth on 37th
7. The Olde Pink House
8. St. Neo's Brasserie
9. Vic's On the River
10. The Grey
11. Alligator Soul
12. Local 11ten
13. 45 Bistro
14. La Scala

Best Steak in Savannah New for 2022

1. Common Thread
2. Madame Butterfly
3. Circa 1875
4. Cotton and Rye
5. Alligator Soul
6. The Steakhouse on Whitmarsh
7. Toni's Steakhouse
8. Belford's Savannah
9. Stone & Webster Chophouse
10. 45 Bistro
11. Elizabeth on 37th
12. Pearl's Saltwater Grill

Best Burger in Savannah

1. Green Truck Pub
2. Over Yonder
3. Husk
4. Cotton and Rye
5. The Grey Market
6. Crystal Beer Parlor
7. Ben's Neighborhood Grill
8. Churchill’s Pub
9. Repeal 33
10. Betty Bombers
11. Ardsley Station
12. Rhett at the Alida Hotel

Best Pizza in Savannah

1. Pizzeria Vittoria
2. Vinnie Van Gogo's
3. Big Bon Pizza - Note: Food truck that does "pop-ups" and can sometimes be found in Starland Yard.
4. Squirrels Pizza
5. Screamin Mimi's
6. Hop Atomica
7. Stoners

Best Southern Food

1. Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room (They are only open on weekdays and open at 11 am, but be prepared to get in line at 10 am.)
2. Narobias Grits and Gravy
3. The Olde Pink House Tied for third
4. The Grey Tied for third
5. Alligator Soul
6. Sisters of the New South
7. a.Lure

Best Italian

1. Frali Gourmet
2. Bella Napoli Italian Bistro
3. La Scala
4. Bella's Cafe

Best Breakfast/Brunch

1. The Collins Quarter
2. Husk
3. Fork and Dagger
4. The Grey Market
5. B. Matthews Eatery
6. Big Bon Bodega
7. The Ordinary Pub
8. Huey's on the River
9. Auspicious Bakery
10. Baker's Pride Bakery
11. J. Christopher's
12. Clary's Cafe
13. Mirabelle
14. The Blue Door

Best Hispanic/Latin American/Mexican Food

1. Cuban Window Cafe (Cuban)
2. Tequila's Town (American Mexican)
3. Panaderia La Canasta (Mexican)
4. Rancho Alegre (Cuban)
5. Tacos+Tequila (owned by Tequila's Town)

Honorable Mentions

• Bull Street Taco
• Jalapeños (a local chain with several locations)

Best Seafood See Best of Tybee for other seafood options

1. St. Neos Brasserie
2. The Wyld Dock Bar
3. Chive Seabar & Lounge
4. Driftaway Cafe
5. Tubby's Seafood
6. GB Lobster
7. a.Lure
8. Flying Fish
9. Despositos Thunderbolt
10. Juicy Seafood

Honorable Mentions:

• Chamacos Tacos & Surf

Easy/Inexpensive

1. Cuban Window Cafe
2. Sly's Sliders and Fries
3. The 5 Spot
4. Finches
5. Al Salaam Deli
6. Zunzibar formerly Zunzi's
7. Fork and Dagger

Best Vegetarian/Vegan

1. Fox and Fig
2. Kayak Kafé
3. Sentient Bean
4. Tequila's Town TIE For Second
5. Zoёs Kitchen (Technically a chain, but the vegitarian options in SAV are limited, so its allowed)
6. Hungry Vegan

Best Dessert

1. Lulu's Chocolate Bar
2. Leopold's Ice Cream
3. Le Cafe Gourmet
4. Better Than Sex
5. Bella Napoli
6. Melting Pot [note: this is a small chain]

Best Asian

1. E-Tang
2. The Vault
3. Flock to the Wok
4. Madame Butterfly
5. Flying Monk
6. Wang's II
7. Star Kitchen
8. Egg Roll King
9. Hop Xing
10. Green Tea

​Best BBQ

1. Sandfly BBQ TIE For First
2. Randys Bar-BQ (hole-in-the-wall, get there early!)
3. Savannah Smokehouse BBQ
4. BowTie BBQ
5. Parker's Smoked Meats

Best Coffee/Cafe

1. Cafe Troupial
2. Perc Coffee Roasters
3. Foxy Loxy
4. Savannah Coffee Roasters
5. Sentient Bean
6. Blends
7. The Coffee Fox
8. Gallery Espresso
9. Mirabelle
10. Cup to Cup Cafe
11. Bitty and Beau's - Technically a chain, but it is a small company with a great mission.
12. The Coffee Bar at the Drayton Hotel

Drinks
Some of these places also serve great food, so check out their food menus too.
Best Cocktails

1. Bar Julian (in Thompson Hotel)
2. Cotton and Rye
3. Savoy Society
4. The Black Rabbit Savannah
5. Artillery
6. The Wayward
7. The Alley Cat Lounge
8. Peacock Lounge
9. Congress Street Up Speakeasy
10. The Grey Diner Bar - Located in The Grey Restaurant
11. 45 Bistro
12. a.Lure

Best Whiskey Bars

1. Cotton and Rye
2. The Trade Room (inside the Alida Hotel)
3. BowTie BBQ
4. Circa 1875
5. Edgar's Proof and Provision

Best Breweries

1. Two Tides Brewing
2. Southbound Brewing
3. Hop Atomica
4. Service Brewing
5. Coastal Empire Beer Co
6. Moon River Brewing Co

Best Beer Bars

1. White Whale Craft Ales
2. Crystal Beer Parlor
3. Green Truck Pub
4. Moodright's
5. World of Beer - While a chain, it has a unique atmosphere and serves plenty of unique beers.

Best Rooftop Bars in Savannah

1. Peregrin Rooftop Lounge
2. The Lost Square Rooftop Bar
3. The Penthouse at Drayton Hotel
4. Electric Moon at Plant Riverside
5. Top Deck Bar
6. Myrtle & Rose
7. Rocks on the Roof
8. The Grove

Best Dive Bars in Savannah

1. Lone Wolf Lounge
2. The Original Pinkie Masters
3. Abe's on Lincoln
4. The Wormhole
5. Stafford's Public House

Bars to Watch Sports Ball

1. Coach's Corner
2. Savannah Tap House
3. Boomy's
4. PS Tavern
5. Dub's Pub

Bars with Stuff To Do/Game Bars

1. Moodright's
2. Whitaker's
3. The Wayward
4. PS Tavern

Best Place to Get Trashed

1. The Rail Pub
2. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos
3. Congress Street Social Club
4. Wet Willie's
5. Tree House Savannah

These are the "Best Of" for the areas outside easy driving distance from the Historic District.
Best of Pooler

1. The Brothers Pizza & Grill
2. Bewon KBBQ
3. Naan Appetit
4. Pie Society
5. Flacos House
6. Los Bravos
7. Terra Mia Italian Bistro & Pizzeria
8. Splendid Shabu
9. MoBay Island Cuisine

Best of Tybee

1. Huc-A-Poos
2. Sundae Cafe
3. RAW Ingredients
4. Bubba Gumbo'
5. StingRay's on Tybee
6. A-J's Dockside Restaurant
7. North Beach Beach Grill
8. The Crab Shack
9. CoCo's Sunset Grille
10. Sea Wolf Tyebee
11. Gerald's Pig & Shrimp

Best of Wilmington Island

1. Wiley's Championship BBQ
2. The Flying Fish Bar and Grill
3. Current Kitchen & Cocktails
4. Cilantros Grill and Cantina
5. Basils Pizza & Deli
6. Corner Grille
7. Bogey's
8. Lili's Restaurant and Bar
9. Sundown Lodge
10. Creek House Seafood & Grill

Best of the Southside

1. The Shellhouse
2. Parker's Smoked Meats
3. Flacos House
4. Riverboat Pizza Co.
5. Love's Seafood
6. Sea Bass

Best of Richmond Hill

1. Marker 107
2. Way Station Coffee Co
3. Molly MacPherson's Scottish Pub & Grill
4. The Local On 17
5. Smokin' Pig BBQ Joint
6. Fish Tales

Best of Effingham

1. Ms. Jeans Restaurant
2. South Fork Provisions
3. 108 Ale House
4. Paddles Coffee
5. The Tin Fin

Some Don'ts

• Don't go to any nationwide chain restaurants while you are here.
• Don't walk alone through most areas after dark. Yes, Forsyth Park is beautiful at night, but please walk through it with some friends.
• If the area you are in looks run down, broken, crappy, it probably is. There is not a distinguishable or specific singular "rough area" of Savannah, there are pockets scattered throughout the city. Stay in the lighted tourist areas & you'll be fine. Some of the places mentioned above like Lone Wolf Lounge, for example, could be perceived by some to be a bad area. They aren't, if they are on this list you should consider them safe to go to. Don't be stupid though, use common sense this is just like any other city in the USA. You have a higher chance of getting your drink drugged or yourself assaulted at many downtown locations than in places like the Starland District.

Lodging
For lodging, you'll find Airbnbs throughout the Historic District or pick a hotel/B&B from our list below. Stay away from the midtown hotels near Hunter Army Airfield unless you're on a budget and have a car, and even then you'd be far better off staying in a hotel out near the airport or in Pooler.
Best Hotels to Stay

1. The Gastonian
2. River Street Inn
3. The Drayton
4. The Thompson Hotel
5. The Marshall House
6. The Alida TIE for First
7. Planters Inn
8. The Kehoe House TIE for First
9. Mansion on Forsyth Park
10. Perry Lane Hotel TIE for First
11. Kimpton Brice Hotel
12. Hamilton-Turner Inn
13. Eliza Thompson House
14. East Bay Inn
15. Olde Harbour Inn
16. Ballastone Inn

​Things to Do
Note: This list is not ranked
Because of COVID-19 some locations may be closed or require smaller groups or may be otherwise limited. Please check ahead before you go!
Free Things to Do

• Forsyth Park
• River Street
• City Market
• Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
• Bonaventure Cemetery
• Colonial Park Cemetery
• Tybee Island & Beach (pay for parking)
• SCAD Museum of Art
• Starland Yard - Hosts various food trucks and events. Visit their website and social media to know what is currently there, entry is free, but you do have to pay for food/drink.

Pay-for Things to Do

• Savannah National Wildlife Refuge NOTE: A large part of the WR is closed for renovations until further notice
• Telfair Museum Collection
• Old Town Trolley Tours
• Old Savannah Tours
• Savannah Riverboat Cruises NOTE: skip the meal, the food is bland, but the river tour gives you unique views.
• Wormsloe Historic Site
• Old Fort Jackson Historic Site
• Ghost Tours (NOTE: we do not maintain a list of tours as they are always changing, but Tripadvisor has a good list)
• History/Movie/Art/Cultural/Architecture Tours (NOTE: Same as the Ghost Tours, they are always changing, but Tripadvisor has a good list)
• Fort Pulaski NOTE: The Lighthouse Trail & some of the Fort's earthen works are closed for restoration projects, but the Fort and visitors center is open.
• Savannah Canoe & Kayak
• Owens-Thomas House
• Graveface Museum

Interesting Shops & Boutiques

• Paris Market
• One Fish, Two Fish
• Hannah

This is just a list to get you started! There are tons more things to do in Savannah! Check out the sidebar for more resources.
Living Here
Barber Shops/Hair Cutting (not ranked)

• Savannah Traditional Barbershop
• The Barber Pole
• Bell Barber Company
• Cutting Cave
• Boyz II Men Barbershop
• Latinos barbershop
• Murray’s

Information about neighborhoods and surrounding cities/towns.
Savannah
Savannah’s neighborhoods range from multi-million-dollar properties to nearly-abandoned homes…sometimes just one block over. There is a diverse mix of communities within the city limits. Here’s a rundown of some of the neighborhoods you’re likely to look at living in:

• Historic District (HD) – (downtown) the HD is mostly rental homes and hotels nowadays, but there are flats and apartments available to rent, the price tag will be premium, however.
  
• Starland / Thomas Square - (south HD/north-midtown) Up and coming part of town between the HD and Ardsley Park. More affordable than the HD, more walkable with shops/bars/restaurants than Ardsley Park.
  
• Ardsley Park – (midtown) AP is where most of the middle and upper-middle class live in the city. Its in the geographical heart of the city, but it is bordered by some rough areas of town.
  
• Gordonston – (eastside) is a lovely established neighborhood in Savannah. Named for Juliette Gordon Lowe, it has its own private park that the residents maintain. Only about 5-8 minutes to the HD and about 20-25 minutes to Tybee. Filled with old live oaks and azaleas, it’s a beautiful neighborhood with a mix of interesting homes.
  
• Georgetown – (southside) Gtown was the last “big” expansion of Savannah. Mostly middle & working class, but there are some upper-class areas too. Lots of apartment complexes in the area, with decent access to the HD and other areas of Savannah via major roadways and the Interstate.
  
• Whitebluff/Wilshire/Windsor - (southside) This part of Savannah is more established than Gtown, has a mix of class areas. It has some real hidden gems along the marsh.
  

The Islands
The Islands have a mix of residental and light commercial. Water access is pretty easy with a lot of public and private launches and docks for use.

• Whitemarsh (pronounced Wit-marsh), Oatland, Wilmington, Isle of Hope, Thunderbolt – these islands have a mix of residential types and communities. Access to Savannah can be a challenge at peak travel times, and when a hurricane comes it is an area of higher risk. All islands in this list are unincorporated Chatham County, except for Thunderbolt which is an incorporated town.
  
• Skidaway Island – are you rich? Then this is the exclusive community for you! In unincorporated Chatham County. The island attempted to organize into a city a few years ago, but failed. Average price of a house here is $500k, there are exceptions to that, but generally this is where the wealthier folks live.
  
• Tybee Island – This small island city is about thirty-minutes from the HD. In peak times it can be even longer. Pretty affordable considering the location. You can’t live further East in Georgia than Tybee Island.
  

Bedroom Communities
Savannah isn't the only city with thousands of residents. Several area cities ring Savannah and are a great alternative to the "big city".

• Pooler – In West Chatham, this city is growing rapidly and is a mix of social classes. Low crime and lots of stores & restaurants. The city does have a (relative to size) traffic issue and is mostly commuters. Expect additional travel time, 30-45 minutes to the HD on most days. Population is estimated to be around 28k-30k.
  
• Richmond Hill – Located just to the south of Savannah in Bryan County. RH is like Pooler in the sense of its economic make-up, but less commercial building has gone on over here. The commute is almost exactly like Pooler’s. About 15k population.
  
• West-Side Cities - Garden City & Port Wentworth – these smaller cities are mostly working-class communities, but there are some upper-middle class neighborhoods. Much smaller populations, you'll need to leave the city limits to get all that you need. Both are around 8.5k population.
  
• Rincon/Effingham – Further west than Pooler, this area is building up rapidly, but the commute can be miserable for some upwards to 60-75 minutes to reach the HD…worse if there is an accident. It is seen as a cheaper place to live due to the lower land cost, but that is changing rapidly. About a 10k population in Rincon, and about 65k in all of Effingham.
  

Schools

• Savannah-Chatham Public School System – generally seen as a "terrible" school system, its “okay” for elementary (if you’re in the right areas), but unless you get into the lottery for the STEM charter schools…it is rough for middle and high school.
  
• Bryan County Schools – In Richmond Hill, these schools are considered pretty good. Particularly when contrasted against SCPSS, but with the growth of RH some of the same issues that plague the Savannah system are finding their way to BCS.
  
• Effingham County Schools – Pretty much the same as Bryan Co Schools. Growth leads to more problems.
  
• Private Schools – Lots of private schools to pick from. If you have specific feedback about one, share it here.
  

Higher Education

• Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus – located on the southside of Savannah, this school offers under-grad, grad, and doctoral programs.
  
• Savannah State University – located on the east side of Savannah, a historically black university offering under-grad & grad degrees.
  
• SCAD – a private nonprofit art school that has buildings throughout Savannah. Under-grad and graduate programs available.
  
• Savannah Tech– a community/technical college. Associates and certifications offered.
  
• South University– a private university offering under-grad, grad, and doctoral programs.
  
• Georgia Tech- located near the airport, GT offers non-degree programs & certifications. Including, K-12 STEM enrichment programs, leadership training, coding boot camps, OSHA training, and applied research. As well as partners with Gulfstream and other logistics companies to educate and train employees.
  

Jobs

• Ports – The GA Port is expanding like mad. Work is hard but pay can be lucrative. The Port of Savannah is the largest port on the East Coast and by 2030 it will be the largest in the USA after their ambitious expansion plans are finished.
  
• Gulfstream – Recently they landed a major government contract, so even when they're laying off workers they're hiring more.
  
• Hospitality – Savannah is a tourist town, so there are a lot of jobs in the service and hotel industry here. If that’s what you’re hoping for, you’ll be able to find work in a hurry.
  
• Healthcare – there are two large hospital systems, both almost are always hiring. Other large practices in the area are SouthCoast Health and Optim Orthopedics.
  
• Construction - there is a lot of construction happening in Chatham County. Between the building boom in Pooler and RH, there is a lot of work to be found. With the Port expansion project, there will be even more building work to have.
  

Is Savannah Dog Friendly?
Beaches
None of the beaches in the immediate vicinity of Savannah are "dog friendly". Tybee Island will fine you $450 for having your dog on the beach. And Fort Pulaski recently banned dogs from their beach. Your nearest options are:

• Hilton Head Island, SC - "From the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, dogs are NOT allowed on the beach from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.". (Which is a confusing way of of saying: Labor Day through Memorial Day, dogs are allowed all day long. During the summer, they are only allowed in the mornings & evenings).
• Jekyll Island, GA - dogs must remain leashed and are not allowed in the "South Dunes Picnic Area south to 2000' south of St. Andrews Picnic Area."

Restaurants & Bars
Almost any restaurant or bar that has an outdoor seating area is dog friendly, but not all are. Call ahead to see if their outdoor area is dog friendly. This can change frequently due to business volume, so we do not track it. No restaurant or bar in Georgia, can allow dogs indoors unless it is a service animal. Here's a FAQ from the Department of Public Health's Website:
Q: What are the Georgia rules about dogs in restaurants?
A: Georgia Food Service Rules and Regulations require restaurants to obtain approval from the local health department before providing a dog-friendly dining space. This dining space must be outside and only accessible from the outside. Pet owners are not allowed to walk their dogs through any indoor dining areas or non-designated areas to access a dog-friendly dining patio. Only service animals that perform a task or service for their owners are allowed inside restaurants in Georgia. Pet dogs, comfort dogs or other animals are not allowed in any indoor dining areas of restaurants.
Q: How will I know if a restaurant is dog-friendly?
A: Restaurants are required to notify customers that their establishment is dog-friendly. This information will be available through signs, or from restaurant staff. The restaurant must have an outside entrance to the dog-friendly area that will allow the pet owner and their dog to access the patio without walking through the indoor dining room. Only service dogs are allowed inside of a restaurant.
Q: Can my dog sit at the table with me?
A: No. Dogs that accompany their owners to restaurants with dog-friendly dining patios are always required to be on a leash and under the owner’s control. Dogs are not allowed to be on tables, chairs or other furniture at the restaurant. The pet owner must ensure their dog does not come into contact with tableware or utensils at the restaurant.
Q: Is my dog allowed to eat with me on a dog-friendly dining patio?
A: No. To protect the public’s health and safety, dogs are not allowed to eat on a dog-friendly dining patio. Some dogs become aggressive around food and eating stimulates a dog’s digestive system increasing the likelihood that they will vomit or defecate immediately afterward.
Q: What if my dog has an accident while on the dog-friendly patio?
A: Restaurants with approved dog-friendly dining patios are required to have materials available for cleaning up after a dog, if an accident occurs.
Q: If it is hot outside, can a restaurant give my dog water?
A: If you visit a restaurant with a dog-friendly patio, the restaurant can provide a single-use, disposable bowl of water that you can give your pet away from the dining area. Dogs are not allowed to eat or drink in the dining area.
Q: Will restaurant employees be able to pet my dog?
A: Restaurant employees working with and around food are not allowed to touch or pet animals.
Other Resources
I need help paying the bills or have found myself homeless or in need of temporary shelter. What resources are available?
Thank you to u/grandmahobbies for putting this great list of resources together.
SHELTER
Old Savannah City Mission - Emergency shelter, transitional shelter.

• Lunch, 12:00-1:00, Monday through Friday
• Address: 2414 Bull Street Savannah, GA 31401
• Phone: 912-232-1979

The Salvation Army - 24 hour, 365-day-a-year emergency shelter for men, women and children. Provides emergency shelter and transitional housing programs.

• Dinner, 6:00 – 7:00, Monday through Friday
• Substance recovery program
• Address: 3100 Montgomery Street Savannah, GA 31405
• Phone: 912-651-7420

FOOD/LAUNDRY/UTILITIES
Emmaus House

• Breakfast, 8:30a,
• Monday – Friday (lunch bags passed out on Fridays)
• Laundry: Monday – Thursday at 6:30am (One load per person, per week with next day pick-up)
• Showers: Monday – Thursday 6:30am
• Address: 18 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31401
• Phone: 912-249-8828

Savannah Baptist Center

• Description: Lunch, Monday
• Laundry & clothes closet
• Showers:
• Men – Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am – 4:00pm
• Women – Wednesday 9:00am – 4:00pm
• Address: 704 Wheaton Street Savannah, GA 31401
• Phone: 912-232-1033

Social Apostolate

• Lunch, 11:00-12:15,
• Tuesday through Friday Emergency prescription assistance, glasses
• Veteran’s Services: Assistance with transportation to VA medical facility or drug rehab (must show appointment evidence)
• Showers: Tuesday – Friday 11:00am – 12:15pm
• Address: 502 East Liberty Savannah, GA 31401
• Phone: 912-233-1877

MEDICAL
J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center

• All patients must provide verification of homelessness
• Address: 120 Fahm Street Savannah, GA 31401
• Phone: 912-495-8887

Recovery Place

• Detox, treatment, aftercare, residential services
• Address: 515 East 63rd Street Savannah, GA 31405
• Phone: 912-355-1440 Toll Free: 1-800-627-4010

Thank you to everyone who has participated through nominations, voting, feedback, and comments. Please feel free to ask questions about this list in the comments below.

UPDATED 2022-01-11 - I'll try to update once a month.
macewinnoob (the real MVP) built this list originally at the link below. My fam asked me to get them a similar list so I used the previous post and organized it differently and tried to update it. Result is below. Enjoy.
Original List: https://www.reddit.com/Birmingham/comments/7z8fsv/help_me_complete_this_list_of_restaurants_in/
NOTE: I've tried to make this a list of local establishment and not chains but there are some local chains represented. Just no Applebees.

• Americana / Burgers ○ Mugshots (Burgers and Beer in a sporty atmosphere) ○ Melt (Sandwiches / Ale) ○ Paramount (downtown) (Funky bar and Grill with arcade as well) ○ Baha Burger (two locations) (This rustic-modern joint decorated with surfboards & bamboo offers burgers, fish sandwiches & sides.) ○ The Grill at Iron City (Large, brick-clad eatery with TVs serving American fare such as salads & sandwiches plus cocktails.) ○ John's City Diner (From chicken & waffles to crispy duck, this modern diner serves Southern classics & upscale choices.) ○ Metro Diner (Local diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.) ○ Pop's Neighboorhood Grill (Humble, family-run eatery prepping classic breakfasts, burgers, hot dogs, wings & deli sandwiches.) ○ Jack Brown's (Bar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.) ○ The Ridge (Vestavia Hills) (Family-friendly American bar & grill offering big burgers & a variety of craft beers on tap.) (Very PRO 2A) ○ Roots & Revelry (upscale)(global cuisine)(Globally inspired plates made with local ingredients are served in a renovated 19-story tower.) ○ Gus's Hot Dogs (Tiny joint long known for its eclectic hot dog lineup & special sauce, plus burgers & breakfast.) ○ Marty's GM (great burgers and NOT Marty's PM!) ○ Sammy's Sandwich Shop ○ T-Bone's (Awesome cheesesteakes)(Big cheesesteaks & hoagies offered in simple, counter-serve quarters with bright graffiti-style art.) • Meat and Three / Comfort Food ○ Niki's West (Lots of veggies on a Southern Cafeteria, plus steak, seafood & breakfast menus in roomy quarters.) ○ Green Acres (Fried chicken & fried green tomatoes are served up at this old-school cafe with counter service.) ○ Lloyd's (Unpretentious, long-running establishment serving up Southern-style BBQ, seafood & sandwiches.) ○ PawPaw Patch (Build your own meat & veggie plates at this simple cafe also offering daily specials & a drive-thru.) ○ Ted's (Old-school cafeteria serving up meaty dishes with 3 veggie sides plus mac 'n' cheese.) ○ The Essential (Trendy contemporary American cafe offering lunch, dinner & weekend brunch, plus specialty cocktails.) • BBQ ○ Martin's (Vestavia Hills) ○ The Pit (Good Lord so good) (downtown) ○ Saws (multiple locations)(Smoked chicken & pulled pork star in this snug barbecue joint packed with signs & sports mementos.) ○ Rusty's (Leeds) (Mom-&-pop barbecue joint with retro decor & a warm vibe dishing up smoked meat & traditional sides.) ○ Old Smokey (Leeds) (Classic hole-in-the-wall joint) ○ Bluegrass BBQ (Moody) (wet BBQ) ○ Golden Rule BBQ (multiple locations but local chain) ○ Top Hat (Blount Springs) ○ Archies • Chicken ○ Hattie Bs (downtown) (Good hot chicken and waffle fries) ○ Eugene's Hot Chicken (downtown and Hoover) (Hot chicken specialist goes brick-&-mortar, serving up its signature with classic Southern sides.) • Indian ○ Taj India (Straightforward Indian fare with chicken tandoori, lamb tikka masala & curries in strip-mall digs.) ○ Bay Leaf (modern Indian Cuisine) ○ Silver Coin (Hoover) ○ Barwachi Birmingham • Southern ○ Satterfield's (upscale) (Creative American eats get a Southern spin at this chic, white-tablecloth space with a full bar.) ○ Galley & Garden (upscale) (Farm-to-table American fine dining in an elegant, historic home with intimate rooms & a jazz brunch.) ○ OvenBird (Chris Hastings) (Buzzy, rustic-chic eatery & bar with a patio offering adventurous, globally inspired small plates.) • Soul ○ Yo Mamas (Counter-serve spot making chicken & waffles along with other Southern eats for breakfast & lunch.) ○ Fife's (No-fuss eatery turning out hearty Southern comfort fare, classic breakfasts & soul food.) ○ Eagle's (Compact digs with a no-frills style known for daily soul-food specials such as oxtail & potatoes.) ○ Jakes Soulfood Café (Straightforward restaurant serving hearty, down-home soul food, plus Jamaican & Caribbean plates.) • Italian ○ Gianmarcos (upscale) (Fine Italian cuisine in a sophisticated dining room with white tablecloths & romantic lighting.) ○ Da Vinci's (Established restaurant whipping up classic breakfast fare, Italian, as well as pizza & pasta dinners.) ○ Trattoria Centrale (Popular, petite cafe serving pizzas with creative toppings & other Italian fare in a trendy space.) ○ Bottega (upscale) (Frank Stitt) (Intimate restaurant offering refined Italian fare & cocktails amid dark woods & outdoor tables.) ○ Giuseppe's Café (Italian cafe serving lasagna, meatball subs, pizza & other standards in an informal sit-down space.) ○ Le Fresca (Familiar Italian trattoria offering pizza, pasta & other traditional fare, plus a robust wine list.) ○ Betolla (Brick-front pizzeria featuring straight-up Italian fare & wood-fired Neopolitan pies.) • Pizza ○ Slice (Chill pizzeria pairs pizzas cooked in a stone oven & craft beers in hip digs with a fireplace.) ○ Davenports (Mountain Brook) (Family-owned, old-school pizzeria serving up thin-crust pies & salads, plus lunch specials.) ○ Post Office Pies (This stylish outpost for wood-fired pizzas & local craft beer is located in a historic post office.) ○ Tortuga's (A bar & restaurant with Chicago-style & thin crust pizzas by the slice or pie alongside beer & wine.) ○ Dave's Pizza ○ Iron City Pizza • Cajun ○ Cajun Seafood House (Vestavia Hills) (Modest spot for Cajun seafood boils, po' boys & other classic dishes, plus cocktails, beer & wine.) ○ Pappadeaux (280) (chain) (Convivial chain dishing up hearty portions of New Orleans-style seafood, steaks, salads & more.) ○ Mudtown (multiple locations) (Homey outpost for Southern & Cajun fare such as shrimp & grits, a bayou burger & black-bean salsa.) (very PRO 2A) ○ The Rougaroux (Popular spot offering po' boys, gumbo & other Cajun classics in a quaint house with patio seating.) • Mexican ○ El Barrio (elevated Mexican/fusion) (Inventive, sophisticated setting for modern Mexican cuisine & spirits amid bold art & rich woods.) ○ Casa Fiesta (280) (solid food and good prices) ○ Las Trojas Cantina (again, solid food and good prices) ○ Little Donkey (multiple locations) ○ Dos Hermanos (multiple locations) (food truck) • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern ○ Al's Deli and Grill (American & Mediterranean bites served in a down-to-earth, fast-food-style setup.) ○ Olive Branch (Family-run eatery with an open kitchen offering traditional Mediterranean dishes and homemade soups.) ○ Eli's Jerusalem Grill (Modest counter-serve eatery offering Israeli & other Middle Eastern staples with vegetarian options.) ○ Nabeel's (Family-owned kitchen & marketplace dishing up grilled lamb chops, roasted peppers & Greek fries.) ○ Makarios (An array of Mediterranean salads, soups, sandwiches & entrees served in easygoing quarters.) ○ Falafel Café (Informal spot serving a range of eats such vegetarian-friendly Mediterranean salads, wraps & sides.) ○ Red Sea (Ethiopian) ○ Taboon Noon o Kabab (Persian) ○ Najis Mediterranean ○ Pita Stop • Seafood ○ Ocean (upscale) (A bold seafood menu & fine wines are highlights at this trendy, contemporary cafe.) ○ 5 Points Oyster Bar (Lofty watering hole in an industrial space providing oysters, burgers & an extensive beer selection.) ○ Fish Market (280) (Seafood with a Southern spin, pasta & land fare in a big casual space with fish on the walls.) ○ Automatic Seafood (Restaurant serving seafood, steak & cocktails in a chic, relaxed space with patio seating.) • Asian ○ Bamboo on 2nd (elevated Asian fusion/sushi) (Inventive Pan-Asian plates, cocktails & sake offered in a sleek space with rustic-modern decor.) ○ Rock-n-Roll Sushi (small chain) (multiple locations) (great sushi) ○ Red Pearl (Locals' go-to for down-home Chinese fare & Asian kitchen staples in a simple space.) ○ EastWest (fusion) ○ New China (280) (Take out only) (Dang good Chinese) ○ HotBox (Outdoor Airstream trailer behind Good People serving a concise menu of Asian fusion street fare.) ○ Surin (sushi and Thai) ○ Abhi (Nepalese/Sushi/Asian fusion) (Low-key option at The Summit for modern twists on Asian fare, ranging from stir-fry to sashimi.) ○ Shu Shop (Japanese Ramen/sake) (Relaxed, hip outpost offering Japanese ramen noodles & toppings alongside snacks & small plates.) ○ Seoul (Korean) ○ Great Wall (Chinese) ○ Blue Pacific (No-frills counter offering classic Thai cooking in the convenience market of a gas station.) • French ○ Chez Lulu (casual sandwiches, pizza, brunch, etc.) ○ Bistro 218 (upscale) (French-inspired bistro fare such as duck confit in a brick-walled space with a warm & intimate vibe.) ○ The Yard (Southern French upscale) (Eatery in the Elyton Hotel serving an elevated Southern menu inspired by what’s in season.) ○ Café Dupont (Southern French upscale) (Chef prepares regional ingredients with a modern Southern spin in a historic, brick-walled bistro.) ○ Hot & Hot (Southern French upscale) (Chris Hastings) (Cozy cafe serving farm-to-table regional fare, Gulf fish & wines in a historic building.) ○ Chez FonFon (Frank Stitt) (Classic French bistro outfitted with antique furnishings & a court for playing a game of boules.) ○ Highlands Bar and Grill (upscale) (Frank Stitt) (Ever-changing seasonal menu of French-inspired, regional Southern fare served in an elegant setting.) • Gastropub / Pub / Bar ○ Carrigan's Public House (Airy, industrial spot with a patio & roof deck for upscale pub fare, craft beer & cocktails.) ○ Avondale Common House (Neighborhood watering hole offering house-crafted spirits & brews, plus pub grub & live music.) ○ Marty's (Brick-walled pub with drinks & late-night bar food, plus billiards & a variety of live music acts.) ○ Moonshine (City views are paired with craft libations & small plates at this bar in the former Empire Building.) ○ The Collins (custom make your drink based on your preferences (supposedly has a good grilled cheese)) ○ TrimTab Brewing Company (trendy brewery, fan favorite)Good People Brewing Company (great location, next to Railroad Park and Region's Field) ○ Parkside (Hot Box is located on their patio, cool kids 1993 af) ○ Avondale Brewing Company (best brewery space, outdoor venue, multiple restaurants, and a sour tap room) ○ The Satellite/Saturn (modeled after the Saturn V rocket, cool space, also is a big music venue) ○ Ghost Train Brewing Company (newer, do a lot of lesser-known styles compared to other breweries here) ○ Cahaba Brewing Company (solid, a little bit of everything) ○ The Roof (rooftop bar at the Redmont Hotel, lower elevation than Moonshine but a different view of downtown) ○ Gallery Bar (art gallery by day, oyster bar by night, attached to Vino) ○ Freddy's Wine Bar (wine bar with small plates/tapas) ○ Juniper ○ The Garage ○ Ferus (artisian ales) ○ The Pilcrow ○ Mom's Basement ○ Cayo Coco (rum bar and restaurante) • Outliers (not sure where to put them) ○ Tropicaleo (Popular, easygoing eatery with colorful decor & a covered patio for Puerto Rican fare & cocktails.) ○ Pizitz Food Hall (downtown like a food court but overpriced) ○ Wasabi Juan's (sushi, burritos fusion) ○ Brick and Tin (farm-to-table soups, salads, and panini) ○ Miami Fusion Cafe (Small, modern cafe serving simple Caribbean fusion dishes, sandwiches & desserts.) ○ The Red Cat (Brick-lined cafe serving socially conscious coffee, breakfast & lunch amid live tunes & local art.) ○ Saws Juke Joint (Self-proclaimed "upscale dive" serving Southern barbecue fare like pulled pork & chicken & waffles.) ○ Rojo (Vibrant gathering place serving Latin & American dishes in a quirky, brick-walled space.) ○ Revelator (Bright, modern cafe serving craft coffee, local donuts & other bites amid industrial-chic decor.) ○ Alabama Biscuit Company (Daytime counter-serve featuring local, organic biscuit dishes in a wood-paneled, minimalist setting.) ○ Big Spoon Creamery (Contemporary counter serve for traditional & seasonal ice cream scoops, sandwiches & sundaes.) ○ Hero Doughnuts (Brick-&-mortar iteration of a popular pop-up dishing out donuts & burgers until sold out.) ○ Pastry Art Bake Shoppe ○ Ragtime (Restaurant & bar features Southern & New Orleans-inspired fare such as oyster po' boys & fish tacos.) ○ Helen (Cool venue with a regional menu featuring burgers, seafood & meat plates, plus cocktails & wine.) ○ Chocolata (artisanal chocolatier) ○ Bright Star (Historic landmark serving Greek-influenced steak & seafood in a classic setting since 1907.) ○ Little London (British pub!) ○ Tre Luna (Latin Cuisine) • Permanently Closed :( ○ Blackwells Pub ○ NY Pizza ○ Lucky Cat Kitchen ○ Fancy's on Fifth ○ Little Savannah (upscale) ○ We have Doughnuts ○ Fero ○ Brat Bot ○ Ollie Irene ○ Waffle Works ○ Woodlawn Cycle Café ○ Brio ○ Babalu ○ Sky Castle (Elevated American grub in a convivial, modern setting with a lengthy bar, patio & TVs for sports.) ○ The J Clyde (the beer lover's bar) ○ The Atomic Lounge (mid-century modern lounge/very trendy) 

Welcome to /Savannah! Are you planning on visiting our city? Thinking about moving to the Hostess City? Not sure what to do/where to eat/where to live/just plain bored? Well, this is the megathread for you!
As always, a very special thank you to amidwinternightsdram for their original work on the first several megathreads and for assisting us with these newer ones.
The thread is broken up into four main sections: "Best of" Food/Drink, Places to Stay, Things to Do, & Living Here
Best of /Savannah Food & Drink
All categories are ranked by Redditors on a bi-annual basis. Honorable Mentions are not ranked
Important Note: look at the Social Media/websites of these restaurants/bars before you go! Due to COVID-19 locations may close, change operating hours, and even menu options. We've linked to their social media accounts and/or their website when possible. Please also be aware that many restaurants are to-go only.
/Savannah's Favorite Places to Eat Q3/Q4 2021
^{These are some of our favorite places to eat as written-in by your fellow Redditors. These are ranked by number of write-in votes only.}

1. Common Thread
2. Husk
3. The Grey

Honorable Mentions

• 17hundred90
• Cotton and Rye
• Treylor Park/Hitch
• Crystal Beer Parlor
• Geneva's Famous Chicken and Cornbread Co
• Le Cafe Gourmet
• Sly's Sliders and Fries
• The Blue Door
• Cafe Troupial

Note: Moon River qualified to be on the list of Honorable Mentions, but has been removed for ballot stuffing and attempted vote manipulation.
The Top 20: Best "All Around"

1. Cotton and Rye TIE for First
2. The Grey TIE for First
3. Treylor Park/Hitch
4. Green Truck Pub
5. Common Thread
6. The Wyld Dock Bar
7. Alligator Soul
8. Circa 1875
9. Husk
10. The Vault
11. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant
12. a.Lure
13. The Public Kitchen & Bar
14. Local 11ten
15. The Olde Pink House
16. Emporium Kitchen and Wine Bar
17. St. Neo's Brasserie
18. Betty Bomber’s
19. 45 Bistro

Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Savannah

1. The Grey
2. The Olde Pink House
3. Common Thread
4. Alligator Soul
5. St. Neo's Brasserie
6. La Scala
7. Husk
8. Elizabeth on 37th
9. Vic's On the River
10. 17hundred90
11. Local 11ten
12. Circa 1875
13. 45 Bistro

Best Burger in Savannah

1. Green Truck Pub
2. Crystal Beer Parlor
3. Husk
4. Cotton and Rye
5. Ben's Neighborhood Grill
6. Betty Bombers
7. Churchill’s Pub
8. The Grey Market

Honorable Mentions

• Repeal 33
• Rhett at the Alida Hotel

Best Pizza in Savannah

1. Pizzeria Vittoria
2. Vinnie Van Gogo's
3. Big Bon Pizza - Note: Food truck that does "pop-ups" and can sometimes be found in Starland Yard.
4. Screamin Mimi's
5. Squirrels Pizza
6. Stoners

Honorable Mentions

• Hop Atomica

Best Southern Food

1. Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room (They are only open on weekdays and open at 11 am, but be prepared to get in line at 10 am.)
2. Narobias Grits and Gravy
3. The Grey
4. Alligator Soul
5. Erica Davis Lowcountry (Thunderbolt)
6. The Olde Pink House
7. a.Lure

Honorable Mentions

• Sisters of the New South

Best Italian 1. Frali Gourmet 2. Bella Napoli Italian Bistro TIE for Second 3. La Scala TIE for Second 4. Bella's Cafe
Best Breakfast/Brunch

1. B. Matthews Eatery
2. Husk
3. Huey's on the River
4. The Collins Quarter
5. Fork and Dagger
6. J. Christopher's
7. Clary's Cafe
8. Auspicious Bakery
9. Big Bon Bodega
10. The Blue Door
11. Baker's Pride Bakery
12. The Ordinary Pub
13. Mirabelle

Best Hispanic/Latin American/Mexican Food

1. Cuban Window Cafe (Cuban)
2. Tequila's Town (American Mexican)
3. Panaderia La Canasta (Mexican)
4. Rancho Alegre (Cuban)
5. 787 by Chaztios (Puerto Rican)
6. Tacos+Tequila (owned by Tequila's Town)

Honorable Mentions

• Jalapeños (a local chain with several locations)

Best Seafood See Best of Tybee for other seafood options

1. The Wyld Dock Bar
2. Chive Seabar & Lounge
3. a.Lure
4. Driftaway Cafe
5. Juicy Seafood
6. Despositos Thunderbolt
7. Tubby's Seafood
8. St. Neos Brasserie
9. Erica Davis Lowcountry
10. GB Lobster

Honorable Mentions

• Flying Fish

Easy/Inexpensive

1. Sly's Sliders and Fries
2. Finches
3. Zunzibar formerly Zunzi's
4. The 5 Spot
5. Fork and Dagger
6. Totally Baked
7. Al Salaam Deli

Honorable Mentions

• The Diplomat
• Green Truck Pub

Best Vegetarian/Vegan

1. Fox and Fig
2. Tequila's Town TIE For Second
3. The Fat Radish TIE For Second
4. Sentient Bean
5. Kayak Kafé
6. Zoёs Kitchen (Technically a chain, but the vegitarian options in SAV are limited, so its allowed)

Best Dessert

1. Lulu's Chocolate Bar
2. Leopold's Ice Cream
3. Better Than Sex
4. Melting Pot [note: this is a small chain]
5. Le Cafe Gourmet
6. Bella Napoli

Best Asian

1. Flock to the Wok
2. Wang's II
3. Flying Monk
4. The Vault
5. Madame Butterfly
6. Star Kitchen
7. Egg Roll King
8. Green Tea
9. Hop Xing

​Best BBQ

1. Sandfly BBQ TIE For First
2. Randys Bar-BQ (hole-in-the-wall, get there early!) TIE For First
3. Savannah Smokehouse BBQ TIE For First
4. BowTie BBQ
5. Parker's Smoked Meats
6. Munchie's BBQ & Subs

Best Coffee/Cafe

1. The Coffee Fox
2. Foxy Loxy
3. Blends
4. Perc Coffee Roasters
5. Sentient Bean
6. Savannah Coffee Roasters
7. Cup to Cup Cafe
8. Cafe Troupial
9. Bitty and Beau's - Technically a chain, but it is a small company with a great mission.
10. Mirabelle
11. The Coffee Bar at the Drayton Hotel

Drinks
Some of these places also serve great food, so check out their food menus too.
Best Cocktails

1. The Alley Cat Lounge
2. The Perch - Located above Local 11Ten
3. Artillery
4. The Grey Diner Bar - Located in The Grey Restaurant
5. The Black Rabbit Savannah
6. Savoy Society
7. Peacock Lounge
8. a.Lure
9. Congress Street Up Speakeasy

Honorable Mentions

• Lone Wolf Lounge
• 45 Bistro

Best Whiskey Bars

1. Cotton and Rye
2. Edgar's Proof and Provision
3. The Trade Room (inside the Alida Hotel)
4. BowTie BBQ
5. Circa 1875

Honorable Mentions

• Husk

Best Breweries

1. Two Tides Brewing
2. Service Brewing
3. Moon River Brewing Co
4. Hop Atomica
5. Southbound Brewing
6. Coastal Empire Beer Co

Best Beer Bars

1. Crystal Beer Parlor
2. White Whale Craft Ales
3. Green Truck Pub
4. Moodright's
5. World of Beer - While a chain, it has a unique atmosphere and serves plenty of unique beers.

Best Rooftop Bars in Savannah

1. Peregrin Rooftop Lounge
2. Rocks on the Roof
3. Myrtle & Rose
4. Top Deck Bar
5. The Penthouse at Drayton Hotel
6. The Grove
7. The Lost Square Rooftop Bar
8. Electric Moon at Plant Riverside

Honorable Mention

• The Alita Hotel

Best Dive Bars in Savannah

1. Lone Wolf Lounge
2. Abe's on Lincoln
3. The Original Pinkie Masters
4. The Wormhole
5. Stafford's Public House

Bars to Watch Sports Ball

1. Savannah Tap House
2. Coach's Corner
3. PS Tavern
4. Boomy's
5. Dub's Pub

Bars with Stuff To Do/Game Bars

1. Moodright's
2. Whitaker's
3. The Wayward
4. PS Tavern

Best Place to Get Trashed

1. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos
2. Congress Street Social Club
3. The Rail Pub
4. Wet Willie's
5. Tree House Savannah

These are the "Best Of" for the areas outside easy driving distance from the Historic District.
Best of Pooler

1. Flacos House
2. Naan Appetit
3. Pie Society
4. Splendid Shabu
5. MoBay Island Cuisine 6.Terra Mia Italian Bistro & Pizzeria
6. Los Bravos
7. Bewon KBBQ

Best of Tybee

1. Huc-A-Poos
2. Sundae Cafe
3. A-J's Dockside Restaurant
4. North Beach Beach Grill
5. CoCo's Sunset Grille
6. Bubba Gumbo'
7. RAW Ingredients
8. The Crab Shack
9. StingRay's on Tybee
10. Gerald's Pig & Shrimp
11. Sea Wolf Tyebee

Best of Wilmington Island

1. Basils Pizza & Deli
2. Current Kitchen & Cocktails
3. Sundown Lodge
4. The Flying Fish Bar and Grill
5. Corner Grille
6. Bogey's
7. Wiley's Championship BBQ
8. Lili's Restaurant and Bar

Honorable Mentions

• Creek House Seafood & Grill
• Cilantros Grill and Cantina

Best of the Southside

1. Flacos House TIE for First
2. Love's Seafood TIE for First
3. The Shellhouse
4. Riverboat Pizza Co.
5. Sea Bass
6. Parker's Smoked Meats

Best of Richmond Hill

1. Molly MacPherson's Scottish Pub & Grill
2. Fish Tales
3. Way Station Coffee Co
4. Marker 107
5. Smokin' Pig BBQ Joint
6. The Local On 17

Best of Effingham

1. South Fork Provisions
2. 108 Ale House
3. Ms. Jeans Restaurant
4. Paddles Coffee
5. The Tin Fin

Some Don'ts

• Don't go to any nationwide chain restaurants while you are here.
• Don't walk alone through most areas after dark. Yes, Forsyth Park is beautiful at night, but please walk through it with some friends.
• If the area you are in looks run down, broken, crappy, it probably is. There is not a distinguishable or specific singular "rough area" of Savannah, there are pockets scattered throughout the city. Stay in the lighted tourist areas & you'll be fine. Some of the places mentioned above like Lone Wolf Lounge, for example, could be perceived by some to be a bad area. They aren't, if they are on this list you should consider them safe to go to. Don't be stupid though, use common sense this is just like any other city in the USA. You have a higher chance of getting your drink drugged or yourself assaulted at many downtown locations than in places like the Starland District.

Lodging
For lodging, you'll find Airbnbs throughout the Historic District or pick a hotel/B&B from our list below. Stay away from the midtown hotels near Hunter Army Airfield unless you're on a budget and have a car, and even then you'd be far better off staying in a hotel out near the airport or in Pooler.
Best Hotels to Stay

1. Perry Lane Hotel TIE for First
2. The Alida TIE for First
3. The Gastonian
4. Hamilton-Turner Inn
5. The Kehoe House TIE for First
6. Kimpton Brice Hotel
7. The Marshall House
8. The Drayton
9. Planters Inn
10. Mansion on Forsyth Park
11. Eliza Thompson House
12. East Bay Inn
13. Olde Harbour Inn
14. River Street Inn
15. Ballastone Inn

​Things to Do
Note: This list is not ranked
Because of COVID-19 some locations may be closed or require smaller groups or may be otherwise limited. Please check ahead before you go!
Free Things to Do

• Forsyth Park
• River Street
• City Market
• Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
• Bonaventure Cemetery
• Colonial Park Cemetery
• Tybee Island & Beach (pay for parking)
• SCAD Museum of Art
• Starland Yard - Hosts various food trucks and events. Visit their website and social media to know what is currently there, entry is free, but you do have to pay for food/drink.

Pay-for Things to Do

• Savannah National Wildlife Refuge NOTE: A large part of the WR is closed for renovations until further notice
• Telfair Museum Collection
• Old Town Trolley Tours
• Old Savannah Tours
• Savannah Riverboat Cruises NOTE: skip the meal, the food is bland, but the river tour gives you unique views.
• Wormsloe Historic Site
• Old Fort Jackson Historic Site
• Ghost Tours (NOTE: we do not maintain a list of tours as they are always changing, but Tripadvisor has a good list)
• History/Movie/Art/Cultural/Architecture Tours (NOTE: Same as the Ghost Tours, they are always changing, but Tripadvisor has a good list)
• Fort Pulaski NOTE: The Lighthouse Trail & some of the Fort's earthen works are closed for restoration projects, but the Fort and visitors center is open.
• Savannah Canoe & Kayak
• Owens-Thomas House
• Graveface Museum

Interesting Shops & Boutiques

• Paris Market
• One Fish, Two Fish
• Hannah

This is just a list to get you started! There are tons more things to do in Savannah! Check out the sidebar for more resources.
Living Here
Barber Shops/Hair Cutting (not ranked)

• Savannah Traditional Barbershop
• The Barber Pole
• Bell Barber Company
• Cutting Cave
• Boyz II Men Barbershop
• Latinos barbershop
• Murray’s

Information about neighborhoods and surrounding cities/towns.
Savannah
Savannah’s neighborhoods range from multi-million-dollar properties to nearly-abandoned homes…sometimes just one block over. There is a diverse mix of communities within the city limits. Here’s a rundown of some of the neighborhoods you’re likely to look at living in:

• Historic District (HD) – (downtown) the HD is mostly rental homes and hotels nowadays, but there are flats and apartments available to rent, the price tag will be premium, however.
  
• Starland / Thomas Square - (south HD/north-midtown) Up and coming part of town between the HD and Ardsley Park. More affordable than the HD, more walkable with shops/bars/restaurants than Ardsley Park.
  
• Ardsley Park – (midtown) AP is where most of the middle and upper-middle class live in the city. Its in the geographical heart of the city, but it is bordered by some rough areas of town.
  
• Gordonston – (eastside) is a lovely established neighborhood in Savannah. Named for Juliette Gordon Lowe, it has its own private park that the residents maintain. Only about 5-8 minutes to the HD and about 20-25 minutes to Tybee. Filled with old live oaks and azaleas, it’s a beautiful neighborhood with a mix of interesting homes.
  
• Georgetown – (southside) Gtown was the last “big” expansion of Savannah. Mostly middle & working class, but there are some upper-class areas too. Lots of apartment complexes in the area, with decent access to the HD and other areas of Savannah via major roadways and the Interstate.
  
• Whitebluff/Wilshire/Windsor - (southside) This part of Savannah is more established than Gtown, has a mix of class areas. It has some real hidden gems along the marsh.
  

The Islands
The Islands have a mix of residental and light commercial. Water access is pretty easy with a lot of public and private launches and docks for use.

• Whitemarsh (pronounced Wit-marsh), Oatland, Wilmington, Isle of Hope, Thunderbolt – these islands have a mix of residential types and communities. Access to Savannah can be a challenge at peak travel times, and when a hurricane comes it is an area of higher risk. All islands in this list are unincorporated Chatham County, except for Thunderbolt which is an incorporated town.
  
• Skidaway Island – are you rich? Then this is the exclusive community for you! In unincorporated Chatham County. The island attempted to organize into a city a few years ago, but failed. Average price of a house here is $500k, there are exceptions to that, but generally this is where the wealthier folks live.
  
• Tybee Island – This small island city is about thirty-minutes from the HD. In peak times it can be even longer. Pretty affordable considering the location. You can’t live further East in Georgia than Tybee Island.
  

Bedroom Communities
Savannah isn't the only city with thousands of residents. Several area cities ring Savannah and are a great alternative to the "big city".

• Pooler – In West Chatham, this city is growing rapidly and is a mix of social classes. Low crime and lots of stores & restaurants. The city does have a (relative to size) traffic issue and is mostly commuters. Expect additional travel time, 30-45 minutes to the HD on most days. Population is estimated to be around 28k-30k.
  
• Richmond Hill – Located just to the south of Savannah in Bryan County. RH is like Pooler in the sense of its economic make-up, but less commercial building has gone on over here. The commute is almost exactly like Pooler’s. About 15k population.
  
• West-Side Cities - Garden City & Port Wentworth – these smaller cities are mostly working-class communities, but there are some upper-middle class neighborhoods. Much smaller populations, you'll need to leave the city limits to get all that you need. Both are around 8.5k population.
  
• Rincon/Effingham – Further west than Pooler, this area is building up rapidly, but the commute can be miserable for some upwards to 60-75 minutes to reach the HD…worse if there is an accident. It is seen as a cheaper place to live due to the lower land cost, but that is changing rapidly. About a 10k population in Rincon, and about 65k in all of Effingham.
  

Schools

• Savannah-Chatham Public School System – generally seen as a "terrible" school system, its “okay” for elementary (if you’re in the right areas), but unless you get into the lottery for the STEM charter schools…it is rough for middle and high school.
  
• Bryan County Schools – In Richmond Hill, these schools are considered pretty good. Particularly when contrasted against SCPSS, but with the growth of RH some of the same issues that plague the Savannah system are finding their way to BCS.
  
• Effingham County Schools – Pretty much the same as Bryan Co Schools. Growth leads to more problems.
  
• Private Schools – Lots of private schools to pick from. If you have specific feedback about one, share it here.
  

Higher Education

• Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus – located on the southside of Savannah, this school offers under-grad, grad, and doctoral programs.
  
• Savannah State University – located on the east side of Savannah, a historically black university offering under-grad & grad degrees.
  
• SCAD – a private nonprofit art school that has buildings throughout Savannah. Under-grad and graduate programs available.
  
• Savannah Tech– a community/technical college. Associates and certifications offered.
  
• South University– a private university offering under-grad, grad, and doctoral programs.
  
• Georgia Tech- located near the airport, GT offers non-degree programs & certifications. Including, K-12 STEM enrichment programs, leadership training, coding boot camps, OSHA training, and applied research. As well as partners with Gulfstream and other logistics companies to educate and train employees.
  

Jobs

• Ports – The GA Port is expanding like mad. Work is hard but pay can be lucrative. The Port of Savannah is the largest port on the East Coast and by 2030 it will be the largest in the USA after their ambitious expansion plans are finished.
  
• Gulfstream – Recently they landed a major government contract, so even when they're laying off workers they're hiring more.
  
• Hospitality – Savannah is a tourist town, so there are a lot of jobs in the service and hotel industry here. If that’s what you’re hoping for, you’ll be able to find work in a hurry.
  
• Healthcare – there are two large hospital systems, both almost are always hiring. Other large practices in the area are SouthCoast Health and Optim Orthopedics.
  
• Construction - there is a lot of construction happening in Chatham County. Between the building boom in Pooler and RH, there is a lot of work to be found. With the Port expansion project, there will be even more building work to have.
  

Is Savannah Dog Friendly?
Beaches
None of the beaches in the immediate vicinity of Savannah are "dog friendly". Tybee Island will fine you $450 for having your dog on the beach. And Fort Pulaski recently banned dogs from their beach. Your nearest options are:

• Hilton Head Island, SC - "From the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, dogs are NOT allowed on the beach from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.". (Which is a confusing way of of saying: Labor Day through Memorial Day, dogs are allowed all day long. During the summer, they are only allowed in the mornings & evenings).
• Jekyll Island, GA - dogs must remain leashed and are not allowed in the "South Dunes Picnic Area south to 2000' south of St. Andrews Picnic Area."

Restaurants & Bars
Almost any restaurant or bar that has an outdoor seating area is dog friendly, but not all are. Call ahead to see if their outdoor area is dog friendly. This can change frequently due to business volume, so we do not track it. No restaurant or bar in Georgia, can allow dogs indoors unless it is a service animal. Here's a FAQ from the Department of Public Health's Website:
Q: What are the Georgia rules about dogs in restaurants?
A: Georgia Food Service Rules and Regulations require restaurants to obtain approval from the local health department before providing a dog-friendly dining space. This dining space must be outside and only accessible from the outside. Pet owners are not allowed to walk their dogs through any indoor dining areas or non-designated areas to access a dog-friendly dining patio. Only service animals that perform a task or service for their owners are allowed inside restaurants in Georgia. Pet dogs, comfort dogs or other animals are not allowed in any indoor dining areas of restaurants.
Q: How will I know if a restaurant is dog-friendly?
A: Restaurants are required to notify customers that their establishment is dog-friendly. This information will be available through signs, or from restaurant staff. The restaurant must have an outside entrance to the dog-friendly area that will allow the pet owner and their dog to access the patio without walking through the indoor dining room. Only service dogs are allowed inside of a restaurant.
Q: Can my dog sit at the table with me?
A: No. Dogs that accompany their owners to restaurants with dog-friendly dining patios are always required to be on a leash and under the owner’s control. Dogs are not allowed to be on tables, chairs or other furniture at the restaurant. The pet owner must ensure their dog does not come into contact with tableware or utensils at the restaurant.
Q: Is my dog allowed to eat with me on a dog-friendly dining patio?
A: No. To protect the public’s health and safety, dogs are not allowed to eat on a dog-friendly dining patio. Some dogs become aggressive around food and eating stimulates a dog’s digestive system increasing the likelihood that they will vomit or defecate immediately afterward.
Q: What if my dog has an accident while on the dog-friendly patio?
A: Restaurants with approved dog-friendly dining patios are required to have materials available for cleaning up after a dog, if an accident occurs.
Q: If it is hot outside, can a restaurant give my dog water?
A: If you visit a restaurant with a dog-friendly patio, the restaurant can provide a single-use, disposable bowl of water that you can give your pet away from the dining area. Dogs are not allowed to eat or drink in the dining area.
Q: Will restaurant employees be able to pet my dog?
A: Restaurant employees working with and around food are not allowed to touch or pet animals.
Other Resources
I need help paying the bills or have found myself homeless or in need of temporary shelter. What resources are available?
Thank you to u/grandmahobbies for putting this great list of resources together.
SHELTER
Old Savannah City Mission - Emergency shelter, transitional shelter.

• Lunch, 12:00-1:00, Monday through Friday
• Address: 2414 Bull Street Savannah, GA 31401
• Phone: 912-232-1979

The Salvation Army - 24 hour, 365-day-a-year emergency shelter for men, women and children. Provides emergency shelter and transitional housing programs.

• Dinner, 6:00 – 7:00, Monday through Friday
• Substance recovery program
• Address: 3100 Montgomery Street Savannah, GA 31405
• Phone: 912-651-7420

FOOD/LAUNDRY/UTILITIES
Emmaus House

• Breakfast, 8:30a,
• Monday – Friday (lunch bags passed out on Fridays)
• Laundry: Monday – Thursday at 6:30am (One load per person, per week with next day pick-up)
• Showers: Monday – Thursday 6:30am
• Address: 18 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31401
• Phone: 912-249-8828

Savannah Baptist Center

• Description: Lunch, Monday
• Laundry & clothes closet
• Showers:
• Men – Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am – 4:00pm
• Women – Wednesday 9:00am – 4:00pm
• Address: 704 Wheaton Street Savannah, GA 31401
• Phone: 912-232-1033

Social Apostolate

• Lunch, 11:00-12:15,
• Tuesday through Friday Emergency prescription assistance, glasses
• Veteran’s Services: Assistance with transportation to VA medical facility or drug rehab (must show appointment evidence)
• Showers: Tuesday – Friday 11:00am – 12:15pm
• Address: 502 East Liberty Savannah, GA 31401
• Phone: 912-233-1877

MEDICAL
J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center

• All patients must provide verification of homelessness
• Address: 120 Fahm Street Savannah, GA 31401
• Phone: 912-495-8887

Recovery Place

• Detox, treatment, aftercare, residential services
• Address: 515 East 63rd Street Savannah, GA 31405
• Phone: 912-355-1440 Toll Free: 1-800-627-4010

Thank you to everyone who has participated through nominations, voting, feedback, and comments. Please feel free to ask questions about this list in the comments below.

Nominations are now open for the /Savannah Q3 & Q4 "Best Of" Thread!
THIS IS NOT A VOTE.
Voting & ranking will take place in a couple of weeks with a new survey.
Instructions
Reply to this thread to nominate a resturant/place/etc, be sure include the category and their social media or website if available. Nominations without a category will not be considered.
If a category is needed, please note that in your nomination(s).
If your nomination is outside of the Historic District or Midtown/Starland, it may be moved to one of the area-specific lists...there are some exceptions to this.
For your reference, the 2021 Q1 & Q2 Best Of list is:
Best "All Around"

1. Cotton and Rye
2. The Grey
3. The Olde Pink House
4. a.Lure
5. Alligator Soul
6. Emporium Kitchen and Wine Bar
7. Local 11ten
8. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant
9. The Wyld Dock Bar
10. Treylor Park/Hitch
11. Circa 1875
12. St. Neo's Brasserie

Honorable Mentions

• The Public Kitchen & Bar
• The Vault
• Betty Bomber’s
• The Diplomat Luncheonette
• 45 Bistro

Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Savannah

1. The Olde Pink House
2. Alligator Soul
3. Circa 1875
4. Elizabeth on 37th
5. Vic's On the River
6. St. Neo's Brasserie
7. The Grey

Honorable Mentions

• La Scala
• Husk
• 45 Bistro
• Local 11ten

Best Burger in Savannah

1. Green Truck Pub
2. Betty Bombers
3. Crystal Beer Parlor
4. Cotton and Rye
5. Husk

Honorable Mentions

• Ben's Neighborhood Grill
• Churchill’s Pub
• Rhett at the Alida Hotel

Best Pizza in Savannah

1. Pizzeria Vittoria
2. Vinnie Van Gogo's
3. Big Bon Pizza - Note: Food truck that does "pop-ups" and can sometimes be found in Starland Yard.
4. Screamin Mimi's
5. Squirrels Pizza
6. Hop Atomica

Honorable Mentions

• Stoners

Best Southern Food

1. Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room (They are only open on weekdays and open at 11 am, but be prepared to get in line at 10 am.)
2. Narobias Grits and Gravy (reported as closed, but unverified if permenant)
3. Sisters of the New South
4. a.Lure
5. The Olde Pink House
6. Alligator Soul

Honorable Mentions

• Erica Davis Lowcountry (Thunderbolt)
• The Grey

Best Italian

1. La Scala
2. Bella Napoli Italian Bistro
3. Bella's Cafe
4. Pacci

Best Breakfast/Brunch

1. Back in the Day Bakery
2. Fork and Dagger
3. The Collins Quarter
4. The Ordinary Pub
5. J. Christopher's
6. Clary's Cafe
7. Huey's on the River
8. The Blue Door
9. Baker's Pride Bakery

Honorable Mentions

• B. Matthews Eatery
• Auspicious Bakery
• Mirabelle
• Big Bon Bodega

Best Hispanic/Latin American/Mexican Food

1. Rancho Alegre (Cuban)
2. 787 by Chaztios (Puerto Rican)
3. Panaderia La Canasta (Mexican)
4. Tequila's Town (American Mexican)
5. Cantina Tulum (Mexican Fusion) [Reported as closed, but not yet verified]
6. Jalapeños

Honorable Mentions

• Tacos+Tequila (owned by Tequila's Town)

Best Seafood

1. The Wyld Dock Bar
2. Driftaway Cafe
3. Chive Seabar & Lounge
4. Tubby's Seafood
5. Juicy Seafood
6. St. Neos Brasserie
7. Flying Fish
8. a.Lure

Honorable Mentions

• Erica Davis Lowcountry
• See Best of Tybee for other seafood options

Easy/Inexpensive

1. Sly's Sliders and Fries
2. Zunzi's - Note: this location will be closing "soon" and moving to a new location with a name change called "Zunzibar"
3. The 5 Spot
4. Fork and Dagger
5. Totally Baked
6. Green Truck Pub

Honorable Mentions

• The Diplomat
• Al Salaam Deli

Best Vegetarian/Vegan

1. Fox and Fig
2. The Fat Radish

Honorable Mentions

• [Sentient Bean](https://www.facebook.com/sentientbean
• Zoёs Kitchen (Technically a chain, but the vegitarian options in SAV are limited, so its allowed)
• Tequila's Town
• Kayak Kafé

Best Dessert

1. Lulu's Chocolate Bar
2. Leopold's Ice Cream
3. Le Cafe Gourmet

Honorable Mentions

• Better Than Sex
• Bella Napoli (Tiramasu)
• Melting Pot A smaller chain, but a chain nonetheless

Best Chinese

1. Flock to the Wok
2. Egg Roll King
3. Flying Monk
4. Wang's II
5. Star Kitchen
6. Green Tea
7. The Vault
8. Hop Xing

​Best BBQ

1. Sandfly BBQ
2. BowTie BBQ
3. Randys Bar-BQ (hole-in-the-wall, get there early!)
4. Savannah Smokehouse BBQ
5. Wiley's BBQ

Honorable Mentions

• Munchie's BBQ & Subs

Best Coffee/Cafe

1. Foxy Loxy
2. Mirabelle
3. Bitty and Beau's - Technically a chain, but it is a small company with a great mission.
4. Blends
5. The Coffee Fox
6. The Coffee Bar at the Drayton Hotel

Honorable Mentions

• Savannah Coffee Roasters
• Cup to Cup Cafe
• Sentient Bean

Drinks
Some of these places also serve great food, so check out their food menus too.
Best Cocktails

1. The Alley Cat Lounge
2. Savoy Society
3. Artillery
4. Peacock Lounge
5. Congress Street Up Speakeasy
6. The Perch - Located above Local 11Ten
7. The Grey Diner Bar - Located in The Grey Restaurant
8. The Black Rabbit Savannah
9. Water Witch Tiki
10. Lone Wolf Lounge

Honorable Mentions

• a.Lure
• 45 Bistro

Best Whiskey Bars

1. Cotton and Rye
2. Edgar's Proof and Provision
3. Husk

Honorable Mentions

• BowTie BBQ
• The Trade Room (inside the Alida Hotel)
• Circa 1875

Best Breweries

1. Two Tides Brewing
2. Southbound Brewing
3. Service Brewing
4. Coastal Empire Beer Co
5. Moon River Brewing Co

Honorable Mention

• Hop Atomica

Best Beer Bars

1. White Whale Craft Ales
2. Crystal Beer Parlor

Honorable Mentions

• Moodright's
• Green Truck Pub
• World of Beer - While a chain, it has a unique atmosphere and serves plenty of unique beers.

Best Rooftop Bars in Savannah

1. Peregrin Rooftop Lounge
2. Top Deck Bar
3. Rocks on the Roof
4. The Lost Square Rooftop Bar
5. The Grove
6. The Penthouse at Drayton Hotel
7. Electric Moon at Plant Riverside

Honorable Mention

• The Alita Hotel

Best Dive Bars in Savannah

1. Lone Wolf Lounge
2. The Original Pinkie Masters
3. Moodright's
4. Abe's on Lincoln
5. The Wormhole

Honorable Mentions

• Stafford's Public House

Bars to Watch Sports Ball

1. Savannah Tap House
2. Coach's Corner
3. Dub's Pub
4. Boomy's

Honorable Mentions

• PS Tavern
• My Favorite Bar & Grill (yes, that's really what is called)

Bars with Stuff To Do/Game Bars

1. Moodright's
2. Whitaker's
3. The Portal

Honorable Mentions

• The Wayward
• PS Tavern ​

Best Place to Get Trashed

1. Wet Willie's
2. Tree House Savannah
3. Congress Street Social Club
4. The Rail Pub
5. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos
6. The Original Pinkie Master's

These are the "Best Of" for the areas outside easy driving distance from the Historic District.
Best of Pooler

1. Terra Mia Italian Bistro & Pizzeria
2. Los Bravos
3. Splendid Shabu
4. Naan Appetit
5. Sweet Spice
6. Flacos House) (formerly Flacos Tacos)
7. MoBay Island Cuisine
8. Pie Society

Best of Tybee

1. Sundae Cafe
2. Sea Wolf Tyebee
3. Bubba Gumbo'
4. The Crab Shack
5. Gerald's Pig & Shrimp
6. CoCo's Sunset Grille
7. A-J's Dockside Restaurant
8. Huc-A-Poos
9. StingRay's on Tybee

Honorable Mentions

• North Beach Beach Grill
• RAW Ingredients

Best of Wilmington Island

1. Lili's Restaurant and Bar
2. Current Kitchen & Cocktails
3. Creek House Seafood & Grill
4. Wiley;s Championship BBQ
5. Cilantros Grill and Cantina
6. The Flying Fish Bar and Grill
7. Basils Pizza & Deli

Honorable Mentions

• Corner Grille
• Bogey's
• Sundown Lodge

Best of the Southside

1. Flacos House
2. The Shellhouse
3. Love's Seafood
4. Riverboat Pizza Co.
5. B&D Burger
6. Tangerine Fusion and Sushi Bar

Best of Richmond Hill

1. Molly MacPherson's Scottish Pub & Grill
2. The Local On 17
3. Marker 107
4. Fish Tales
5. Way Station Coffee Co
6. Smokin' Pig BBQ Joint

Best Hotels to Stay

1. The Drayton
2. Planters Inn
3. The Kehoe House
4. The Gastonian
5. Perry Lane Hotel
6. The Marshall House
7. Eliza Thompson House
8. Hamilton-Turner Inn
9. East Bay Inn
10. Olde Harbour Inn
11. Ballastone Inn
12. River Street Inn
13. Mansion on Forsyth Park

Honorable Mentions

• Kimpton Brice Hotel

Things to Do

• Forsyth Park (free)
• Savannah National Wildlife Refuge NOTE: A large part of the WR is closed for renovations until further notice
• Telfair Museum Collection
• Old Town Trolley Tours
• Old Savannah Tours
• River Street (free)
• City Market (free)
• Savannah Riverboat Cruises
• Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
• Wormsloe Historic Site
• Bonaventure Cemetery
• Old Fort Jackson Historic Site
• Colonial Park Cemetery (free)
• Ghost Tours (Tripadvisor has a good list)
• Tybee Island & Beach (pay for parking)
• SCAD Museum of Art
• Fort Pulaski NOTE: The Lighthouse Trail & some of the Fort's earthen works are closed for restoration projects, but the Fort and visitors center is open.
• Savannah Canoe & Kayak
• Owens-Thomas House

Barber Shops/Hair Cutting

• Savannah Traditional Barbershop
• The Barber Pole
• Bell Barber Company
• Cutting Cave
• Boyz II Men Barbershop
• Latinos barbershop
• Murray’s

Welcome to /Savannah! Are you planning on visiting our city? Thinking about moving to the Hostess City? Not sure what to do/where to eat/where to live/just plain bored? Well, this is the megathread for you!
Due to the pandemic, we advise that you find another time to come visit our fair city, but we do recognize that you may already be committed to come. So if you really want to visit us, please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated (a requirement in Savannah city limits).
As always, a very special thank you to amidwinternightsdram for their original work on the first several megathreads and for assisting us with these newer ones. They'll also be posting some personal thoughts of there below.
The thread is broken up into four main sections: "Best of" Food/Drink, Places to Stay, Thing to Do, & Living Here
Best of /Savannah Food & Drink
All categories are ranked by Redditors on a bi-annual basis. Honorable Mentions are not ranked
Important Note: look at the Social Media/websites of these restaurants/bars before you go! Due to COVID-19 locations may close, change operating hours, and even menu options. We've linked to their social media accounts and/or their website when possible. Please also be aware that many restaurants are to-go only.
/Savannah's Favorite Places to Eat Q1/Q2 2021
^{These are some of our favorite places to eat as written-in by your fellow Redditors. These are ranked by number of write-in votes only.}

1. Cotton and Rye
2. Moon River Brewing
3. Husk

Honorable Mentions

• Fork and Dagger Eatery
• The Grey
• Treylor Park/Hitch
• Chiriya's Thai Cuisine
• Fire Street Food
• Bull Street Taco
• Bubba Gumbo's
• Al Salaam Deli
• Òrale Tacos +

Best "All Around"

1. Cotton and Rye
2. The Grey
3. The Olde Pink House
4. a.Lure
5. Alligator Soul
6. Emporium Kitchen and Wine Bar
7. Local 11ten
8. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant
9. The Wyld Dock Bar
10. Treylor Park/Hitch
11. Circa 1875
12. St. Neo's Brasserie

Honorable Mentions

• The Public Kitchen & Bar
• The Vault
• Betty Bomber’s
• The Diplomat Luncheonette
• 45 Bistro

Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Savannah

1. The Olde Pink House
2. Alligator Soul
3. Circa 1875
4. Elizabeth on 37th
5. Vic's On the River
6. St. Neo's Brasserie
7. The Grey

Honorable Mentions

• La Scala
• Husk
• 45 Bistro
• Local 11ten

Best Burger in Savannah

1. Green Truck Pub
2. Betty Bombers
3. Crystal Beer Parlor
4. Cotton and Rye
5. Husk

Honorable Mentions

• Ben's Neighborhood Grill
• Churchill’s Pub
• Rhett at the Alida Hotel

Best Pizza in Savannah

1. Pizzeria Vittoria
2. Vinnie Van Gogo's
3. Big Bon Pizza - Note: Food truck that does "pop-ups" and can sometimes be found in Starland Yard.
4. Screamin Mimi's
5. Squirrels Pizza
6. Hop Atomica

Honorable Mentions

• Stoners

Best Southern Food

1. Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room (They are only open on weekdays and open at 11 am, but be prepared to get in line at 10 am.)
2. Narobias Grits and Gravy (reported as closed, but unverified if permenant)
3. Sisters of the New South
4. a.Lure
5. The Olde Pink House
6. Alligator Soul

Honorable Mentions

• Erica Davis Lowcountry (Thunderbolt)
• The Grey

Best Italian

1. La Scala
2. Bella Napoli Italian Bistro
3. Bella's Cafe
4. Pacci

Best Breakfast/Brunch

1. Back in the Day Bakery
2. Fork and Dagger
3. The Collins Quarter
4. The Ordinary Pub
5. J. Christopher's
6. Clary's Cafe
7. Huey's on the River
8. The Blue Door
9. Baker's Pride Bakery

Honorable Mentions

• B. Matthews Eatery
• Auspicious Bakery
• Mirabelle
• Big Bon Bodega

Best Hispanic/Latin American/Mexican Food

1. Rancho Alegre (Cuban)
2. 787 by Chaztios (Puerto Rican)
3. Panaderia La Canasta (Mexican)
4. Tequila's Town (American Mexican)
5. Cantina Tulum (Mexican Fusion) [Reported as closed, but not yet verified]
6. Jalapeños

Honorable Mentions

• Tacos+Tequila (owned by Tequila's Town)

Best Seafood

1. The Wyld Dock Bar
2. Driftaway Cafe
3. Chive Seabar & Lounge
4. Tubby's Seafood
5. Juicy Seafood
6. St. Neos Brasserie
7. Flying Fish
8. a.Lure

Honorable Mentions

• Erica Davis Lowcountry
• See Best of Tybee for other seafood options

Easy/Inexpensive

1. Sly's Sliders and Fries
2. Zunzi's - Note: this location will be closing "soon" and moving to a new location with a name change called "Zunzibar"
3. The 5 Spot
4. Fork and Dagger
5. Totally Baked
6. Green Truck Pub

Honorable Mentions

• The Diplomat
• Al Salaam Deli

Best Vegetarian/Vegan

1. Fox and Fig
2. The Fat Radish

Honorable Mentions

• [Sentient Bean](https://www.facebook.com/sentientbean
• Zoёs Kitchen (Technically a chain, but the vegitarian options in SAV are limited, so its allowed)
• Tequila's Town
• Kayak Kafé

Best Dessert

1. Lulu's Chocolate Bar
2. Leopold's Ice Cream
3. Le Cafe Gourmet

Honorable Mentions

• Better Than Sex
• Bella Napoli (Tiramasu)
• Melting Pot A smaller chain, but a chain nonetheless

Best Chinese

1. Flock to the Wok
2. Egg Roll King
3. Flying Monk
4. Wang's II
5. Star Kitchen
6. Green Tea
7. The Vault
8. Hop Xing

​Best BBQ

1. Sandfly BBQ
2. BowTie BBQ
3. Randys Bar-BQ (hole-in-the-wall, get there early!)
4. Savannah Smokehouse BBQ
5. Wiley's BBQ

Honorable Mentions

• Munchie's BBQ & Subs

Best Coffee/Cafe

1. Foxy Loxy
2. Mirabelle
3. Bitty and Beau's - Technically a chain, but it is a small company with a great mission.
4. Blends
5. The Coffee Fox
6. The Coffee Bar at the Drayton Hotel

Honorable Mentions

• Savannah Coffee Roasters
• Cup to Cup Cafe
• Sentient Bean

Drinks
Some of these places also serve great food, so check out their food menus too.
Best Cocktails

1. The Alley Cat Lounge
2. Savoy Society
3. Artillery
4. Peacock Lounge
5. Congress Street Up Speakeasy
6. The Perch - Located above Local 11Ten
7. The Grey Diner Bar - Located in The Grey Restaurant
8. The Black Rabbit Savannah
9. Water Witch Tiki
10. Lone Wolf Lounge

Honorable Mentions

• a.Lure
• 45 Bistro

Best Whiskey Bars

1. Cotton and Rye
2. Edgar's Proof and Provision
3. Husk

Honorable Mentions

• BowTie BBQ
• The Trade Room (inside the Alida Hotel)
• Circa 1875

Best Breweries

1. Two Tides Brewing
2. Southbound Brewing
3. Service Brewing
4. Coastal Empire Beer Co
5. Moon River Brewing Co

Honorable Mention

• Hop Atomica

Best Beer Bars

1. White Whale Craft Ales
2. Crystal Beer Parlor

Honorable Mentions

• Moodright's
• Green Truck Pub
• World of Beer - While a chain, it has a unique atmosphere and serves plenty of unique beers.

Best Rooftop Bars in Savannah

1. Peregrin Rooftop Lounge
2. Top Deck Bar
3. Rocks on the Roof
4. The Lost Square Rooftop Bar
5. The Grove
6. The Penthouse at Drayton Hotel
7. Electric Moon at Plant Riverside

Honorable Mention

• The Alita Hotel

Best Dive Bars in Savannah

1. Lone Wolf Lounge
2. The Original Pinkie Masters
3. Moodright's
4. Abe's on Lincoln
5. The Wormhole

Honorable Mentions

• Stafford's Public House

Bars to Watch Sports Ball

1. Savannah Tap House
2. Coach's Corner
3. Dub's Pub
4. Boomy's

Honorable Mentions

• PS Tavern
• My Favorite Bar & Grill (yes, that's really what is called)

Bars with Stuff To Do/Game Bars

1. Moodright's
2. Whitaker's
3. The Portal

Honorable Mentions

• The Wayward
• PS Tavern ​

Best Place to Get Trashed

1. Wet Willie's
2. Tree House Savannah
3. Congress Street Social Club
4. The Rail Pub
5. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos
6. The Original Pinkie Master's

These are the "Best Of" for the areas outside easy driving distance from the Historic District.
Best of Pooler

1. Terra Mia Italian Bistro & Pizzeria
2. Los Bravos
3. Splendid Shabu
4. Naan Appetit
5. Sweet Spice
6. Flacos House) (formerly Flacos Tacos)
7. MoBay Island Cuisine
8. Pie Society

Best of Tybee

1. Sundae Cafe
2. Sea Wolf Tyebee
3. Bubba Gumbo'
4. The Crab Shack
5. Gerald's Pig & Shrimp
6. CoCo's Sunset Grille
7. A-J's Dockside Restaurant
8. Huc-A-Poos
9. StingRay's on Tybee

Honorable Mentions

• North Beach Beach Grill
• RAW Ingredients

Best of Wilmington Island

1. Lili's Restaurant and Bar
2. Current Kitchen & Cocktails
3. Creek House Seafood & Grill
4. Wiley;s Championship BBQ
5. Cilantros Grill and Cantina
6. The Flying Fish Bar and Grill
7. Basils Pizza & Deli

Honorable Mentions

• Corner Grille
• Bogey's
• Sundown Lodge

Best of the Southside

1. Flacos House
2. The Shellhouse
3. Love's Seafood
4. Riverboat Pizza Co.
5. B&D Burger
6. Tangerine Fusion and Sushi Bar

Best of Richmond Hill

1. Molly MacPherson's Scottish Pub & Grill
2. The Local On 17
3. Marker 107
4. Fish Tales
5. Way Station Coffee Co
6. Smokin' Pig BBQ Joint

Some Don'ts

• Don't go to any nationwide chain restaurants while you are here.
• Don't walk alone through most areas after dark. Yes, Forsyth Park is beautiful at night, but please walk through it with some friends.
• If the area you are in looks run down, broken, shitty, it probably is. There is not a distinguishable or specific singular "rough area" of Savannah, there are pockets scattered throughout the city. Stay in the lighted tourist areas & you'll be fine. Some of the places mentioned above like Lone Wolf Lounge, for example, could be perceived by some to be a bad area. They aren't, if they are on this list you should consider them safe to go to, don't be stupid though, use common sense this is just like any other city. You have a higher chance of getting your drink drugged or yourself assaulted at many downtown locations than in places like the Starland District.

Lodging
For lodging, you'll find Airbnbs throughout the Historic District or pick a hotel/B&B from our list below. Stay away from the midtown hotels near Hunter Army Airfield unless you're on a budget and have a car, and even then you'd be far better off staying in a hotel out near the airport or in Pooler.
Best Hotels to Stay

1. The Drayton
2. Planters Inn
3. The Kehoe House
4. The Gastonian
5. Perry Lane Hotel
6. The Marshall House
7. Eliza Thompson House
8. Hamilton-Turner Inn
9. East Bay Inn
10. Olde Harbour Inn
11. Ballastone Inn
12. River Street Inn
13. Mansion on Forsyth Park

Honorable Mentions

• Kimpton Brice Hotel
• The Alida

​Things to Do
This list is not ranked
Note: Because of COVID-19 some locations may be closed or require smaller groups or may be otherwise limited. Please check ahead before you go!

• Forsyth Park (free)
• Savannah National Wildlife Refuge NOTE: A large part of the WR is closed for renovations until further notice
• Telfair Museum Collection
• Old Town Trolley Tours
• Old Savannah Tours
• River Street (free)
• City Market (free)
• Savannah Riverboat Cruises
• Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
• Wormsloe Historic Site
• Bonaventure Cemetery
• Old Fort Jackson Historic Site
• Colonial Park Cemetery (free)
• Ghost Tours (Tripadvisor has a good list)
• Tybee Island & Beach (pay for parking)
• SCAD Museum of Art
• Fort Pulaski NOTE: The Lighthouse Trail & some of the Fort's earthen works are closed for restoration projects, but the Fort and visitors center is open.
• Savannah Canoe & Kayak
• Owens-Thomas House

This is just a list to get you started! There are tons more things to do in Savannah! Feel free to ask for other suggestions or suggest one of your own!
Living Here
Since this gets ask a lot, here is a list of the best (not ranked) Barber Shops/Hair Cutting places:

• Savannah Traditional Barbershop
• The Barber Pole
• Bell Barber Company
• Cutting Cave
• Boyz II Men Barbershop
• Latinos barbershop
• Murray’s

Savannah
Savannah’s neighborhoods range from multi-million-dollar properties to nearly-abandoned homes…sometimes just one block over. There is a diverse mix of communities within the city limits. Here’s a rundown of some of the neighborhoods you’re likely to look at living in:

• Historic District (HD) – (downtown) the HD is mostly rental homes and hotels nowadays, but there are flats and apartments available to rent, the price tag will be premium, however.
  
• Starland / Thomas Square - (south HD/north-midtown) Up and coming part of town between the HD and Ardsley Park. More affordable than the HD, more walkable with shops/bars/restaurants than Ardsley Park.
  
• Ardsley Park – (midtown) AP is where most of the middle and upper-middle class live in the city. Its in the geographical heart of the city, but it is bordered by some rough areas of town.
  
• Gordonston – (eastside) is a lovely established neighborhood in Savannah. Named for Juliette Gordon Lowe, it has its own private park that the residents maintain. Only about 5-8 minutes to the HD and about 20-25 minutes to Tybee. Filled with old live oaks and azaleas, it’s a beautiful neighborhood with a mix of interesting homes.
  
• Georgetown – (southside) Gtown was the last “big” expansion of Savannah. Mostly middle & working class, but there are some upper-class areas too. Lots of apartment complexes in the area, with decent access to the HD and other areas of Savannah via major roadways and the Interstate.
  
• Whitebluff/Wilshire/Windsor - (southside) This part of Savannah is more established than Gtown, has a mix of class areas. It has some real hidden gems along the marsh.
  

The Islands
The Islands have a mix of residental and light commercial. Water access is pretty easy with a lot of public and private launches and docks for use.

• Whitemarsh (pronounced Wit-marsh), Oatland, Wilmington, Isle of Hope, Thunderbolt – these islands have a mix of residential types and communities. Access to Savannah can be a challenge at peak travel times, and when a hurricane comes it is an area of higher risk. All islands in this list are unincorporated Chatham County, except for Thunderbolt which is an incorporated town.
  
• Skidaway Island – are you rich? Then this is the exclusive community for you! In unincorporated Chatham County. The island attempted to organize into a city a few years ago, but failed. Average price of a house here is $500k, there are exceptions to that, but generally this is where the wealthier folks live.
  
• Tybee Island – This small island city is about thirty-minutes from the HD. In peak times it can be even longer. Pretty affordable considering the location. You can’t live further East in Georgia than Tybee Island.
  

Bedroom Communities
Savannah isn't the only city with thousands of residents. Several area cities ring Savannah and are a great alternative to the "big city".

• Pooler – In West Chatham, this city is growing rapidly and is a mix of social classes. Low crime and lots of stores & restaurants. The city does have a (relative to size) traffic issue and is mostly commuters. Expect additional travel time, 30-45 minutes to the HD on most days. Population is estimated to be around 28k-30k.
  
• Richmond Hill – Located just to the south of Savannah in Bryan County. RH is like Pooler in the sense of its economic make-up, but less commercial building has gone on over here. The commute is almost exactly like Pooler’s. About 15k population.
  
• West-Side Cities - Garden City & Port Wentworth – these smaller cities are mostly working-class communities, but there are some upper-middle class neighborhoods. Much smaller populations, you'll need to leave the city limits to get all that you need. Both are around 8.5k population.
  
• Rincon/Effingham – Further west than Pooler, this area is building up rapidly, but the commute can be miserable for some upwards to 60-75 minutes to reach the HD…worse if there is an accident. It is seen as a cheaper place to live due to the lower land cost, but that is changing rapidly. About a 10k population in Rincon, and about 65k in all of Effingham.
  

Schools

• Savannah-Chatham Public School System – generally seen as a "terrible" school system, its “okay” for elementary (if you’re in the right areas), but unless you get into the lottery for the STEM charter schools…it is rough for middle and high school.
  
• Bryan County Schools – In Richmond Hill, these schools are considered pretty good. Particularly when contrasted against SCPSS, but with the growth of RH some of the same issues that plague the Savannah system are finding their way to BCS.
  
• Effingham County Schools – Pretty much the same as Bryan Co Schools. Growth leads to more problems.
  
• Private Schools – Lots of private schools to pick from. If you have specific feedback about one, share it here.
  

Higher Education

• Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus – located on the southside of Savannah, this school offers under-grad, grad, and doctoral programs.
  
• Savannah State University – located on the east side of Savannah, a historically black university offering under-grad & grad degrees.
  
• SCAD – a private nonprofit art school that has buildings throughout Savannah. Under-grad and graduate programs available.
  
• Savannah Tech– a community/technical college. Associates and certifications offered.
  
• South University– a private university offering under-grad, grad, and doctoral programs.
  
• Georgia Tech- located near the airport, GT offers non-degree programs & certifications. Including, K-12 STEM enrichment programs, leadership training, coding boot camps, OSHA training, and applied research. As well as partners with Gulfstream and other logistics companies to educate and train employees.
  

Jobs

• Ports – The GA Port is expanding like mad. Work is hard but pay can be lucrative. The Port of Savannah is the largest port on the East Coast and by 2030 it will be the largest in the USA after their ambitious expansion plans are finished.
  
• Gulfstream – Recently they landed a major government contract, so even when they're laying off workers they're hiring more.
  
• Hospitality – Savannah is a tourist town, so there are a lot of jobs in the service and hotel industry here. If that’s what you’re hoping for, you’ll be able to find work in a hurry.
  
• Healthcare – there are two large hospital systems, both almost are always hiring. Other large practices in the area are SouthCoast Health and Optim Orthopedics.
  
• Construction - there is a lot of construction happening in Chatham County. Between the building boom in Pooler and RH, there is a lot of work to be found. With the Port expansion project, there will be even more building work to have.
  

Dog Friendly
Beaches
None of the beaches in the immediate vicinity of Savannah are "dog friendly". Tybee Island will fine you $450 for having your dog on the beach. And Fort Pulaski recently banned dogs from their beach. Your nearest options are:

• Hilton Head Island, SC - "From the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, dogs are NOT allowed on the beach from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.". (Which is a confusing way of of saying: Labor Day through Memorial Day, dogs are allowed all day long. During the summer, they are only allowed in the mornings & evenings).
• Jekyll Island, GA - dogs must remain leashed and are not allowed in the "South Dunes Picnic Area south to 2000' south of St. Andrews Picnic Area."

Restaurants & Bars
Almost any restaurant or bar that has an outdoor seating area is dog friendly, but not all are. Call ahead to see if their outdoor area is dog friendly. This can change frequently due to business volume, so we do not track it. No restaurant or bar in Georgia, can allow dogs indoors unless it is a service animal. Here's a FAQ from the Department of Public Health's Website:
Q: What are the Georgia rules about dogs in restaurants?
A: Georgia Food Service Rules and Regulations require restaurants to obtain approval from the local health department before providing a dog-friendly dining space. This dining space must be outside and only accessible from the outside. Pet owners are not allowed to walk their dogs through any indoor dining areas or non-designated areas to access a dog-friendly dining patio. Only service animals that perform a task or service for their owners are allowed inside restaurants in Georgia. Pet dogs, comfort dogs or other animals are not allowed in any indoor dining areas of restaurants.
Q: How will I know if a restaurant is dog-friendly?
A: Restaurants are required to notify customers that their establishment is dog-friendly. This information will be available through signs, or from restaurant staff. The restaurant must have an outside entrance to the dog-friendly area that will allow the pet owner and their dog to access the patio without walking through the indoor dining room. Only service dogs are allowed inside of a restaurant.
Q: Can my dog sit at the table with me?
A: No. Dogs that accompany their owners to restaurants with dog-friendly dining patios are always required to be on a leash and under the owner’s control. Dogs are not allowed to be on tables, chairs or other furniture at the restaurant. The pet owner must ensure their dog does not come into contact with tableware or utensils at the restaurant.
Q: Is my dog allowed to eat with me on a dog-friendly dining patio?
A: No. To protect the public’s health and safety, dogs are not allowed to eat on a dog-friendly dining patio. Some dogs become aggressive around food and eating stimulates a dog’s digestive system increasing the likelihood that they will vomit or defecate immediately afterward.
Q: What if my dog has an accident while on the dog-friendly patio?
A: Restaurants with approved dog-friendly dining patios are required to have materials available for cleaning up after a dog, if an accident occurs.
Q: If it is hot outside, can a restaurant give my dog water?
A: If you visit a restaurant with a dog-friendly patio, the restaurant can provide a single-use, disposable bowl of water that you can give your pet away from the dining area. Dogs are not allowed to eat or drink in the dining area.
Q: Will restaurant employees be able to pet my dog?
A: Restaurant employees working with and around food are not allowed to touch or pet animals
Did we miss something? Have a question? Please sound off in the comments below!

Visiting Savannah? Thinking of moving here? Not sure what to do/where to eat/where to live/just plain bored? Well, this is the megathread for you!
Past megathreads:

• Visiting Savannah? Start here. (Updated Q1 2020)
• Moving to Savannah? Start here. (Updated Q1 2020)

Thank you to u/AMidwinterNightsDram for all their hard work on the past threads.
Due to the pandemic, we advise that you find another time to come visit our fair city, but we do recognize that you may already be committed to come. So if you really want to visit us, please be aware we have a mask requirement throughout Chatham County, including the cities and unincorporated areas.
The thread is broken up into four main sections: Food/Drink, Places to Stay, Things to Do, & Living Here (including things for locals, i.e. best barbershops)
You may have heard that you can sip your favorite adult beverage while walking around Savannah, well that is mostly the case! As long as you are in the right area, and not drunk, you can drink from allowed to-go containers.
Q. What is the to-go cup area?
A. River St (North) to Jones St (South), from MLK (West) to Broad St (East). There is a pilot program to expand that area, so as of 8/22/2020, Forsyth Park and a few blocks of Bull St south of the park is also now included. Here is a map of the new area. Word is, it has been highly successful, so it'll likely be made permanent.
Food & Drink
In no particular order, these are the best overall (mostly dinner) restaurants in Savannah. Now it is important to look at the Social Media of these restaurants before you go, due to occasional closures due to COVID-19, we've linked to their social media accounts and/or their website below. Please also be aware that many restaurants are to-go only, so you may have to take your food back to your hotel.

• Cotton and Rye
• The Grey
• The Olde Pink House (Touristy, but worth it)
• a.Lure
• Alligator Soul
• Emporium Kitchen and Wine Bar
• Local 11ten
• Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant
• The Wyld Dock Bar
• Treylor Park/Hitch
• Circa 1875
• St. Neo's Brasserie

Food
All restaurants/bars are in no particular order and may require a carideshare to reach if you're in the Historic District.
All restaurants/bars listed are in Savannah, we've excluded Pooler, Tybee & Richmond Hill. So if you're looking for outside the city limits, ask in the comments.
Best Burger

• Green Truck Pub
• Betty Bombers
• Crystal Beer Parlor
• Cotton and Rye
• Husk

​Best Pizza

• Pizzeria Vittoria
• Vinnie Van Gogo's To-go only
• Big Bon Pizza - Note: Food truck that does "pop-ups" and can sometimes be found in Starland Yard.
• Screamin Mimi's
• Squirrels Pizza

Best Southern Food

• Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room (They are only open on weekdays and open at 11 am, but be prepared to get in line at 10 am.)
• Narobias Grits and Gravy
• a.Lure
• The Olde Pink House

Best Italian

• La Scala
• Bella Napoli Italian Bistro
• Bella's Cafe
• Pacci

​Best Breakfast/Brunch

• Back in the Day Bakery
• Fork and Dagger
• The Collins Quarter
• The Ordinary Pub
• J. Christopher's
• Clary's Cafe
• Huey's on the River
• The Blue Door
• Baker's Pride Bakery

Best Hispanic/Latin American/Mexican Food

• Rancho Alegre (Cuban)
• 787 by Chaztios (Puerto Rican)
• Panaderia La Canasta (Mexican)
• Tequila's Town (American Mexican)
• Cantina Tulum (Mexican Fusion)
• Fork and Dagger

Best Seafood

• The Wyld Dock Bar
• Driftaway Cafe
• Chive Seabar & Lounge
• Despositos
• Tubby's Seafood - Okay, this technically on Thunderbolt, but within easy reach of the Historic District.
• Juicy Seafood
• St. Neo's Brasserie

Easy/Inexpensive

• Sly's Sliders and Fries
• Zunzi's - Long line warning
• The 5 Spot
• Fork and Dagger
• Totally Baked

Best Vegetarian/Vegan

• Fox and Fig
• The Fat Radish

Best Dessert

• Lulu's Chocolate Bar
• Leopold's Ice Cream
• Le Cafe Gourmet

Best Chinese

• Flock to the Wok ​

Best BBQ

• Sandfly BBQ
• BowTie BBQ
• B's Cracklin'
• Randy's Bar BQ - hole in the wall sort of place, get there early!
• Savannah Smokehouse BBQ ​

Best Coffee/Cafe

• Foxy Loxy
• Mirabelle
• Bitty and Beau's - Technically a chain, but it is a small company with a great mission.
• Blends
• The Coffee Fox
• The Coffee Bar at the Drayton Hotel - also serves alcoholic drinks

Drinks
Some of these places also serve great food, Bier Haus, Cotton & Rye, and others. Check out their food menus too.
Cocktails

• The Alley Cat Lounge
• Savoy Society
• Artillery
• Peacock Lounge
• Congress Street Up Speakeasy
• The Perch - Located above Local 11Ten
• The Grey Diner Bar - Located in The Grey Restaurant
• The Black Rabbit Savannah
• Water Witch Tiki
• BUT WAIT?!?!, YOU HEARD ABOUT A SECRET SPEAKEASY... Stop. Please don't go there. It's not that great. I don't care what your cousin or sister or friend told you to go to Mata Hari's. It's not worth it. So please visit one of the much better establishments above.

​Best Whiskey Bars

• Cotton and Rye
• Edgar's Proof and Provision

Best Breweries

• Two Tides Brewing
• Southbound Brewing
• Service Brewing
• Coastal Empire Beer Co

Best Beer Bars

• White Whale Craft Ales
• Crystal Beer Parlor
• The Bier Haus [Closed because owner passed away]

Best Rooftop Bars in Savannah

• Peregrin Rooftop Lounge
• Top Deck Bar
• Rocks on the Roof
• The Lost Square Rooftop Bar
• The Grove
• The Penthouse at Drayton Hotel

Best Dive Bars in Savannah

• Lone Wolf Lounge
• The Original Pinkie Masters
• Abe's on Lincoln
• The Wormhole

Bars to watch Sports Ball

• Savannah Tap House
• Coach's Corner
• Boomys

​ Bars with Stuff To Do/Game Bars

• Moodright's
• Whitaker's
• The Portal

I JUST WANNA GET TRASHED

• Wet Willie's
• Tree House Savannah
• Congress Street Social Club
• The Rail Pub
• Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos

Some Don'ts

• Don't go to any nationwide chain restaurants while you are here.
• Don't walk alone through most areas after dark. Yes, Forsyth Park is beautiful at night, but please walk through it with some friends.
• If the area you are in looks run down, broken, shitty, it probably is. There is no one "rough area" of Savannah, there are pockets scattered throughout the city. Stay in the lighted tourist areas & you'll be fine. Some of the places mentioned above like Lone Wolf Lounge, Nairoba's, etc could be perceived by some to be a bad area. They aren't. You have a higher chance of getting your drink drugged or yourself assaulted at many downtown locations than in places like the Starland District.

Places to Stay
Lodging
For lodging, you'll find some great Airbnbs near Forsyth Park. That puts you directly in the middle of The Starland District and Downtown. Both areas have amazing places, so stay between for maximum benefit. Otherwise, you pretty much can't go wrong with a hotel or a Bed-n-Breakfast in the "Historic District". Stay away from the midtown hotels near Hunter Army Airfield unless you're on a budget and have a car, and even then you'd be better off staying in a Pooler hotel or near the airport.
​Things to Do
Note: Because of COVID-19 some locations may be closed or require smaller groups or may be otherwise limited. Please check ahead before you go.

• Forsyth Park (free)
• Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
• Telfair Museum
• Old Town Trolley Tours and Old Savannah Tours
• River Street (free)
• City Market (free)
• Savannah Riverboat Cruises
• Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist (free)
• Wormsloe Historic Site
• Bonaventure Cemetery (free)
• Old Fort Jackson Historic Site
• Colonial Park Cemetery (free)
• Ghost Tours (Tripadvisor has a good list)
• Tybee Island & Beach (free, pay for parking)
• SCAD Museum of Art
• Fort Pulaski
• Savannah Canoe & Kayak
• Owens-Thomas House

Living Here
Savannah
Savannah’s neighborhoods range from multi-million-dollar properties to nearly-abandoned homes…sometimes just one block over. There is a diverse mix of communities within the city limits. Here’s a rundown of some of the neighborhoods you’re likely to look at living in:

• Historic District – (downtown) the HD is mostly rental homes and hotels nowadays, but there are flats and apartments available to rent, the price tag will be premium, however.
  
• Starland / Thomas Square - (south HD/north-midtown) Up and coming part of town between the HD and Ardsley Park. More affordable than the HD, more walkable with shops/bars/restaurants than Ardsley Park.
  
• Ardsley Park – (midtown) AP is where most of the middle and upper-middle class live in the city. Its in the geographical heart of the city, but it is bordered by some rough areas of town.
  
• Gordonston – (eastside) is a lovely established neighborhood in Savannah. Named for Juliette Gordon Lowe, it has its own private park that the residents maintain. Only about 5-8 minutes to the HD and about 20-25 minutes to Tybee. Filled with old live oaks and azaleas, it’s a beautiful neighborhood with a mix of interesting homes.
  
• Georgetown – (southside) Gtown was the last “big” expansion of Savannah. Mostly middle & working class, but there are some upper-class areas too. Lots of apartment complexes in the area, with decent access to the HD and other areas of Savannah via major roadways and the Interstate.
  
• Whitebluff/Wilshire/Windsor - (southside) This part of Savannah is more established than Gtown, has a mix of class areas. It has some real hidden gems along the marsh.
  

The Islands
The Islands have a mix of residential and light commercial. Water access is pretty easy with a lot of public and private launches and docks for use.

• Whitemarsh (pronounced Wit-marsh), Oatland, Wilmington, Isle of Hope, Thunderbolt – these islands have a mix of residential types and communities. Access to Savannah can be a challenge at peak travel times, and when a hurricane comes is an area of higher risk. In unincorporated Chatham County, except for Thunderbolt which is a town.
  
• Skidaway Island – are you rich? Then this is the exclusive community for you! In unincorporated Chatham County. The island attempted to organize into a city, but failed. Most of the homes are $500k+, there are exceptions to that, but generally this is where the wealthier folks live.
  
• Tybee Island – This small island city is about thirty-minutes from the HD. In peak times it can be even longer. Pretty affordable considering the location. You can’t live further East in Georgia than Tybee Island.
  

Bedroom Communities
Savannah isn't the only city with thousands of residents. Several area cities ring Savannah and are a great alternative to the "big city".

• Pooler – In West Chatham, this city is growing rapidly and is a mix of social classes. Low crime and lots of stores & restaurants. The city does have a (relative to size) traffic issue and is mostly commuters. Expect additional travel time, 30-45 minutes to the HD on most days. Population is estimated to be around 28k-30k.
  
• Richmond Hill – Located just to the south of Savannah in Bryan County. RH is like Pooler in the sense of its economic make-up, but less commercial building has gone on over here. The commute is almost exactly like Pooler’s. About 15k population
  
• West-Side Cities - Garden City & Port Wentworth – these smaller cities are mostly working-class communities, but there are some upper-middle class neighborhoods. Much smaller populations, you'll need to leave the city limits to get all that you need. Both are around 8.5k population
  
• Rincon/Effingham – Further west than Pooler, this area is building up rapidly, but the commute can be miserable for some upwards to 60-75 minutes to reach HD…worse if there is an accident. Land is cheaper out here, however. About a 10k population in Rincon, and about 65k in all of Effingham.
  

Schools

• Savannah-Chatham Public School System – terrible school system, its “okay” for elementary (if you’re in the right areas), but unless you get into the lottery for the charter schools…it is rough.
  
• Bryan County Schools – In Richmond Hill, these schools are considered pretty good. Particularly when contrasted against SCPSS, but with the growth of RH some of the same issues that plague the Savannah system are finding their way to BCS.
  
• Effingham County Schools – Same as Bryan Co.
  
• Private Schools – Lots of private schools to pick from. If you have specific feedback about one, share it here.
  

Higher Education

• Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus – located on the southside of Savannah, this school offers under-grad, grad, and doctoral programs.
  
• Savannah State University – located on the east side of Savannah, a historically black university offering under-grad & grad degrees.
  
• SCAD – a private nonprofit art school that has buildings throughout Savannah. Under-grad and graduate programs available.
  
• Savannah Tech– a community/technical college. Associates and certifications offered here.
  
• South University– a private university offering under-grad, grad, and doctoral programs.
  
• Georgia Tech- located near the airport, GT offers under-grad and grad programs, as well as a series of "programs" that may or may not confer certificates.
  

Jobs

• Ports – The GA Port is expanding like mad. Work is hard but pay can be lucrative.
  
• Gulfstream – Recently they landed a major government contract, so even when they're laying off workers they're hiring more.
  
• Hospitality – Savannah is a tourist town, so there are a lot of jobs in the service and hotel industry here. If that’s what you’re hoping for, you’ll be able to find work in a hurry.
  
• Healthcare – there are two large hospital systems, both almost are always hiring. Other large practices in the area are SouthCoast Health and Optim Orthopedics.
  
• Construction - there is a lot of construction happening in Chatham County. Between the building boom in Pooler and RH, there is a lot of work to be found. With the Port expansion project, there will be even more building work to have.
  

Barber Shops/Hair Cuts

• Savannah Traditional Barbershop
• The Barber Pole
• Bell Barber Company
• Cutting Cave
• Boyz II Men Barbershop
• Latinos barbershop
• Murray’s

Okay, that is it! If you see something wrong, want to add/remove anything just reply to this topic. If you have a question for the community, just reply to this topic,