A Local’s Guide to the Best Seafood in Savannah

Today I’m sharing a few of the best seafood restaurants in Savannah.

Being so close to the ocean, you’d expect to find pretty incredible seafood here in the city, right?

Fortunately, you won’t have to look too hard.

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My name is Erin, and I authored the Savannah First-Timer’s Guide.

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Starland District (Where the Foodies Eat)

I should probably preface this post by mentioning that the Starland District is THE spot for foodies. That means, yes, you’ll have to venture beyond the Historic District if you’re interested in bold and creative dining!

For that reason, I’ll start with the top spots in Starland…

Oh, and I should also note: I support small, locally owned businesses on this website, not national chains.

Fishbar

Location: Starland District
Address: 2218 Bull Street
Hours: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Tues – Sat
Reservations: Suggested
Website: Fishbar

Fishbar is the place to go for the tastiest and most creative seafood dishes!

The restaurant opened in late 2025 and has been packed with customers every since.

It’s located in an unassuming glass-front building in the trendy Starland District. There’s no flashy sign indicating that one of the hottest restaurants in the city lies just beyond the glass. In fact, the only hint of its existence is a logo with two fish etched on the windows.

Inside, the lighting is low and each table dimly lit, creating an intimate atmosphere for guests.

The restaurant specializes in wood-fired dishes created with locally sourced ingredients. A seat at the chef’s table (or the bar) allows you to watch the meals as they’re being made.

Must-Try Seafood Dishes: Tuna Crudo, Smashed Pee-Wee Potatoes, Seared Diver Scallop, and Whole Grilled Red Snapper

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Ardsley Station

Location: Starland District
Address: 102 E Victory Drive
Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. daily
Reservations: Suggested for weekends/holidays
Website: Ardsley Station

Ardsley Station is consistently a popular amongst locals, and I personally love that the owners support so many charitable initiatives within the community.

The design of the building unique from an architectural perspective, since it’s located inside a former gas station. You’d think that would give it more of a casual flair, but this is a nice place to dine for a special celebration with friends or family.

However, if the restaurant is full, make note that it’s actually quieter to sit outside.

One of my all-time favorite dishes in Savannah is served at this restaurant!

Now, you should know I’m a shrimp and grits kind of girl, and I love them in all forms. I enjoy them at B. Matthew’s with the cherry tomatoes added in and the classic option at Crystal Beer Parlor, but I really love the smothered-in-gravy style at Ardsley Station!

Their Shrimp and Grits plate is served with smoked gouda grits, tasso gravy, green onion, and allepo. It’s flavorful, delicious, satisfying (all the things!), and I highly recommend you give it a try.

Must-Try Seafood Dishes: Shrimp and Grits, Crab Cakes, and Crab Cake Sandwiches

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Brochu’s Family Tradition

Location: Starland District
Address: Enter on the zero block of E 40th St
Weekday Hours: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Weekend Hours: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Reservations: Only needed for indoor seating
Website: Brochu’s

If you’re a fan of oysters, Brochu’s is a great spot to visit.

The restaurant sources from small, local oyster farms, and you can choose from raw or cooked varieties.

The restaurant itself has a bit of a split personality when it comes to seating options. If you’re casual, plan to sit outdoors at one of the picnic tables in the patio area. Prefer a trendier, high-energy atmosphere? In that case, ask to be seated indoors.

Must-Try Seafood Dishes: Oysters (any style), Chilled Crab Dip

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Seafood in the Historic District

Dining in Savannah’s Historic District is ideal if you’re staying downtown and don’t have a car.

Chive Sea Bar & Lounge

The friendly staff, fantastic bartenders, and decadent menu options (Lobster on the Ritz, anyone??) make Chive a solid choice.

The restaurant’s convenient location on Broughton Street is a perk for tourists — especially if you’re making your way around Savannah on foot.

Lighting inside the restaurant is low, and the seating feels intimate.

They also offer outdoor seating options, just make note that the tables are on a busy sidewalk with plenty of hustle and bustle and street traffic in the area.

The food is presented beautifully and the service is usually top-notch, too.

Must-Try Dishes: Mussels and Chilean Sea Bass

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The Grey

If you’re on the hunt for award-winning cuisine, then The Grey might be the spot for you. It’s one of the more well-known restaurants in Savannah.

Executive Chef, Mashama Bailey, is from NYC but spent much of her early childhood right here in Savannah.

Her parents were even married at the Chatham County Courthouse, which sits on the block directly across the street from the restaurant!

The Grey is located inside an Art Deco-style former Greyhound bus station that operated during the Jim Crow era in Savannah. You can still see signage in the building indicating the bathrooms and waiting areas were once segregated.

The place has come a long way since then.

The restoration of the building is impeccable, and it’s fun to spot all of the vintage design details.

Make note that it gets a little noisy inside, so the vibe is more “place to be seen” vs. “intimate dinner spot.”

The Grey was one of TIME’s World Greatest Places in 2018, and then in 2019 Chef Bailey brought home the coveted James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef: Southeast award. She won top honors as Outstanding Chef in 2022. In 2026, Bailey was listed on Time’s annual 100 Most Influential People in the World list.

The menu changes seasonally, but it’s a solid spot for delicious seafood in Savannah!

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Eastern Wharf Seafood Options

Eastern Wharf is a new(ish) section of Savannah located towards the far east end of River Street.

While there aren’t many restaurants in the area yet, there is one with a chef who creates innovative seafood dishes, so I wanted to make sure it made the list.

Fleeting

Location: Eastern Wharf
Address: 201 Port Street
Hours: 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Tues – Sat
Brunch: Sunday Jazz Brunch
Reservations: Suggested
Website: Fleeting

If it’s imaginative seafood dishes you’re after, you’ll want to add Fleeting to your list!

The restaurant is known for hosting popular collabs with regional chefs, and the resulting meals are generally well-worth experiencing.

This is another location I suggest for the foodies, and you might want to sign up for email notifications or follow their social media accounts to learn when the next collab will take place.

All of the seafood is local and they serve oysters from Tybee Oyster Co.

Oh, and they offer a jazz brunch every Sunday, so that’s an excellent time to visit!

Must-Try Seafood Dishes: Tuna Tartare, Wild Honey Glazed Black Cod

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Outskirts of Savannah

Now let’s move on to the outskirts of Savannah…

This set of options stretch from the southern section of downtown out towards the islands. You’ll need a car or will have to arrange for Uber or Lyft to visit them.

Erica Davis Lowcountry

It’s worth it to make the short trek out to Thunderbolt to give this spot a try!

The Davis family has owned a popular catering business for 15+ years.

As Dwight (the husband half of the team) tells me, most of their dishes are family recipes that have been passed down through the years and customized over time.

This is one of those places that just exudes Southern hospitality. I’d classify it as upscale casual and a very family-friendly spot.

As a bonus, it’s very close to Bonaventure Cemetery and you’ll pass it on the way to Tybee Island, so it’s nice to pair it with a visit to one of those locations.

Must-Try Seafood Dishes: Wassaw Redfish, Oysters Rockefeller, Crab-Stuffed or Fried Flounder

Insider Tip: Ask to take a peek at their Charlie Teeple book while you’re there to see how the building used to look.

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The Wyld

With delicious food, a casual atmosphere, and gorgeous sunset views over the marsh, you can’t go wrong at The Wyld.

In fact, this is one of my favorite spots to eat during the summertime months. I just can’t get enough of the gorgeous sunset views overlooking the water!

There’s even a dock for those of you arriving by boat.

The Wyld is a popular spot for families, since they have plenty of room in their outdoor game area for kids to run around.

It’s a nice place for a casual date night, as well. Oh, and did I mention it’s also a very dog-friendly restaurant? So many perks.

The restaurant offers plenty of outdoor seating.

Tables include umbrellas and misters in the summertime and the occasional heater or two during the winter months.

This is a great spot if you want a relaxing, casual dinner where you can watch the boats come and go.

Insider Tip: If you feel like you’re lost on the way there, that means you’re on the right track. You’ll have to take a traffic circle, cut through a neighborhood, and then head towards the sign at the back of a dead-end road to find it.

Must-Try Seafood Dishes: Fried Shrimp, Roasted Oysters

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Driftaway Café

This is another casual spot on the outskirts of the city that’s very popular with locals.

If you’re visiting Wormsloe Historic Site or Bluff Drive on Isle of Hope then this is the perfect place to stop for a meal.

Driftaway Café is a classic seafood restaurant, with good service, great food, and fun drinks.

Their outdoor seating area in the back makes you feel like you’re tucked away in a private garden! Although — if the mosquitoes find you as tasty as they do me — you might want to bring some bug spray if you choose to sit back there.

Must-Try Seafood Dishes: Firecracker Shrimp, Crab Dip, Tuna Tartare, Crab Cake Benedict, and “The Wayne” — their catch of the day with two scallops served on cheese grits

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Book a Savannah Seafood Tour

If you’re interested in sampling from a variety of restaurants while you’re in Savannah, a food tour is a great way to do just that!

The thing I love most about food tours is that you can eat, walk around to burn off some calories, and then head to the next spot to eat some more!

This is the top tour I recommend for seafood lovers.

On it, you’ll get to sample Lowcountry favorites like she crab soup, baked oysters, and shrimp and grits.

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Where to Find Wild Georgia Shrimp

If you’ve never tasted Wild Georgia Shrimp before, let me tell you — it’s a real treat! The shrimp are so much more flavorful than foreign, pond-raised shrimp.

When is Wild Georgia Shrimp in Season?

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNA) regulates the shrimping season along the Georgia coast, and they typically allow it from June through December.

Shrimp harvesting in federally regulated waters further off the coast is allowed year-round.

Where to Buy Fresh Local Shrimp on the Georgia Coast

In Savannah, Russo’s (in the Starland District) is one of the closest spots to downtown where you can find Wild Georgia Shrimp.

Russo’s Seafood
201 E 40th St
Savannah, GA 31401

Dubberly’s Seafood Market
214 Vernonburg Road
Savannah, GA 31419

Nelson’s Quality Shrimp Company
3516 Old Tybee Road
Thunderbolt, GA 31410

Related Reading: Why Choose Wild Georgia Shrimp?

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Savannah Travel Guide

If you’re planning a trip to Savannah and are feeling overwhelmed with all there is to see and do, I’ve created a few resources to help you out…

• If you don’t know much about Savannah and want to familiarize yourself with the city, start with my Savannah Georgia Vacation Guide. It provides a brief overview that includes all the high points.
• My Savannah First-Timer’s Guide has everything you need to start planning your trip! It’s an ebook that includes helpful maps, photos, checklists, and insider tips.

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Do you have any questions for me about the best seafood in Savannah? If so, let me know below!

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