Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Coastal Georgia

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Coastal Georgia? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Halyards

4.8

4.8 (3164)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Saint Simons

About the restaurant

Please visit our website at www.halyardsrestaurant.com or contact us at 912.638.9100 and a team member will be happy to assist you.
Thank you!

Top review

Martha

Dined 2 days ago

As always, great food, great atmosphere and superior service!

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Ramen Noodle Stir Fry

Local 11ten Food & Wine

4.8

4.8 (3350)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Historic District - South

About the restaurant

Local 11ten is now open 7 days a week! PERCH IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED. A block south of Forsyth Park, Local 11ten creates a nightly dining experience complete with intelligent cuisine, a welcoming personality & modern design. The restored 1950s era downtown bank houses the casual, elegant restaurant devoted to popular southern flavors using local, seasonal ingredients. With a contemporary atmosphere, foodies, tourists & locals alike can enjoy Executive Chef Jake Rogers's unique spin on familiar southern flavors. Rogers leads the talented kitchen utilizing the area's natural resources and regional ingredients with many of the dishes incorporating day boat seafood caught from Georgia's coast and vegetables and herbs from Savannah's local farms. Local 11ten offers guests a contemporary restaurant with elegant simplicity. Additionally, PERCH, Savannah's ultimate rooftop destination is nestled in the trees over the restaurant, adding an additional must-have experience in Savannah.

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Robert

Dined 4 days ago

We had a party of seven and excellent meals. The pasta dish, grouper and duck were outstanding. I don’t think I’ve ever had better duck. Like all restaurants, prices have gone up and entrées are generally in the $40 range. We will be back.

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4.8

4.8 (6866)

$50 and over

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Historic District - North

About the restaurant

Upscale. Unpretentious. Unique.

Join us and satisfy your Cajun/Creole Soul.

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Olivia

Dined 2 days ago

The service, is wonderful, the atmosphere is great, but most importantly, the food is to die for. If you go, try whatever game they have available. I’ve had both the antelope and the kangaroo, and both have knocked my socks off. In my opinion, this is the best restaurant in Savannah.

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Lamb

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Alligator Soul Banana Beignets

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Wild Boar

Stone & Webster Chophouse at Plant Riverside District

4.8

4.8 (1539)

$50 and over

Steak

Historic District - North

About the restaurant

This modern chophouse restaurant captures the legacy of Savannah’s historic power plant while bringing new energy to the riverside with a premium selection of wine, prime steaks, seafood, and craft cocktails. Rustic elements from the structure's original architecture mingle with sleek, polished finishes in the best steakhouse Savannah, GA has to offer. Choose an energetic scene along the open kitchen, or steal away to a quieter spot for some conversation. Either way, you’ll discover a fresh atmosphere combined with exceptional service that delivers a new take on an American chophouse experience.

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LaylaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

This restaurant was really great. It’s inside the JW Marriott so you enter the restaurant through their stunning lobby. The food was wonderful and the service was on point. Carpaccio was delicious and the tomahawk was perfect!

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45 Day Aged Filet Mignon

Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar

4.8

4.8 (414)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Saint Simons

About the restaurant

Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar, named for chef and owner Daniel Auffenberg's maternal grandmother, Dorothy Crane, is an upscale restaurant on St. Simon's Island. Dorothy's serves raw fresh seafood and other coastal cuisine alongside many dishes inspired by Daniel and his wife, Claire's, travels to Southeast Asia. Dorothy's has a large focus on craft cocktails, both original and classics.

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Rachel

Dined 4 days ago

I ordered the shrimp appetizer which was okay, 6 small shrimp, tasted a bit gritty The roasted red fish curry was excellent Not a great table, kind of pushed into a corner with a lot of traffic around it and a blank wall for one diner to face

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4.7

4.7 (2856)

$31 to $50

American

Yamacraw Village

About the restaurant

Repeal 33 is proud to be Savannah's finest craft cocktail bar and restaurant.

Chef Greg Garrison’s menu features modern takes on classic Southern dishes, sourcing the best products from local farms and purveyors. Dishes change seasonally.

Award-winning Beverage Director/Owner Jim McCourt’s menu features regional beers, a handpicked selection of wines, and numerous signature cocktails.

Repeal 33 is more than a dining establishment or bar; it is an extension of Savannah’s culture and history, providing a sensory experience in how that history molded it into the destination it is today.

For online reservations when there is no availability, please call the restaurant directly as there may be more options for you. Please be aware that if you order an alcoholic beverage you will be required to provide a valid I.D. regardless of age, as per Georgia state law.

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elizabethVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We had such a nice meal! The food was delicious, our server was very attentive, and we loved the ambience. We would definitely return for another dinner at Repeal 33.

Ember - Saint Simons Island

4.7

4.7 (858)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Saint Simons

About the restaurant

Welcome to Ember!

Ember is a locally owned high energy eatery located at 70 retreat village on saint simons island. the menu is written daily. ingredients are sourced from local farmers and fishermen, inspired by wood-fired cooking, and influenced globally via france, italy, to asia and more along with the southeastern united states. the craft beverage program features unique wines, innovative southern brews, and cocktails made with premium spirits, house infused spirits, and the freshest of ingredients. all of this is served in a fun and contemporary atmosphere at achievable prices. dress is smart casual. georgia trend magazine silver spoon award ..."fun, yet ambitious contemporary." enjoy live music every weekend at our Mas lounge where our full dinner menu is available.

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RandyB

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

Great food and staff. Highly recommend the Hogs in Quilts as an appetizer.

Common Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1767)

$50 and over

Southern

Historic District - North

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Savannah, Georgia in the boutique shopping district on Broughton Street, Common boasts beautiful views of the iconic Marshal House Inn and offers a unique dining experience in a truly historic setting.

Our take on elevated cuisine in the low country crafted with care and attention. From classic favorites to innovative creations, Common's menu showcases all the best Savannah has to offer. Whether it's an intimate gathering in our dining room or a larger celebration in our private event space, our dedicated staff will ensure that every detail is attended.

Common Restaurant also boasts an impressive wine list that has earned the prestigious "Best of Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator in 2022, 2023, & 2024. With carefully curated selections from around the world, wine enthusiasts will find themselves spoiled for choice.

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Ken

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

Wow this place was awesome! Upon entering the door we were wished a happy anniversary and a great touch was a hand written card on the table wishing us again a happy anniversary. So appreciative of the personal touch!! The staff were so friendly and helpful and the chef sampler was superb! Can’t say enough how wonderful the evening was at the Commons! Top notch!

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Experience

Chef's Tasting Menu

Graffito at Plant Riverside District

4.4

4.4 (157)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Historic District - North

About the restaurant

An authentic graffiti mural created by Atlanta-based street artist Greg Mike greets you at the door and invites you to bring your friends and family together for an evening full of laughter, warmth, and mouthwatering flavors. Enjoy authentic Neapolitan-style pizza in a variety of flavors, cooked to perfection in state-of-the-art custom double pizza ovens.

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Adam

Dined 6 days ago

I was a bit surprised that the place was very accessible. Not too many people when I started but I am an early bird when it comes to dinner. The place grilled up very quickly. Our waitress was very friendly and suggested some good pizza for us. The meatballs were delicious!!! I will definitely be making a return!!!

Willet's Lowcountry

4.3

4.3 (508)

$31 to $50

American

Jekyll Island

About the restaurant

Stories of grits kissed by the morning sun, of shrimp boiled in secrets whispered by generations past. Here, flavors mingle like old friends at a backyard barbecue, each dish a love letter to the land and sea that birthed it. From the sizzle of fried chicken to the soulful embrace of Brunswick stew, every bite carries the weight of history and the promise of tomorrow. So let’s raise a glass to the South, to its timeless traditions and ever-evolving tastes. Because in the end, it’s not just about the food—it’s about the journey, the people, and the stories shared around the table.

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NicoleVIP

Dined on Jan 2, 2025

Best restaurant on the island. Everything was delicious and we had amazing service with Andrew. Will definitely be back!

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