The results are in for Savannah magazine’s 23nd annual reader-voted poll. Discover the people, places and plates that our readers find peachy keen
Best of Savannah celebrates the distinct sights, sounds, scents, flavors and feelings that make Savannah so special. Winners were determined by reader votes alone. Only one ballot per person was accepted; duplicate ballots and those without a verifiable name and address were automatically disqualified. Savannah magazine does not control how individuals campaigned.
Look out for the ballot for next year’s Best of Savannah in March 2025. Have an idea for a new category we should consider? We want to hear from you! Send your suggestions to [email protected].
Congratulations to all our winners and runners up, and thank you to all who participated. This is your city, your magazine, your Best of Savannah list.
EATS
APPETIZERS
Ardsley Station
Runner-up: OAK 36 Bar + Kitchen
BAGEL
Big Bon Bodega
Runner-up: The Midtown Deli & Bagel Shop
BARBECUE
Sandfly Barbecue
Runner-up: Wiley’s Championship BBQ
BREAKFAST
The Collins Quarter
Runner-up: Clary’s Cafe
BRUNCH
The Collins Quarter
Runner-up: B. Matthew’s Eatery
BURGER
Green Truck Neighborhood Pub
Runner-up: B&D Burgers
BUSINESS LUNCH
The Vault Kitchen & Market
Runner-up: The Five Spot
CATERER
Erica Davis Lowcountry
Runner-up: Thrive Catering
CHEAP EATS
Sly’s Sliders and Fries
Runner-up (TIE): Jalapeños Mexican Grill and Zunzi’s
CHEF
Kirk Blaine, Castaways and Chef Kirk Blaine Catering
Runner-up: Mashama Bailey, The Grey
CHINESE
E-TANG
Runner-up: Flock to the Wok
FARM BAG/BOX DELIVERY
Local Farmbag
Runner-up: Billy’s Botanicals
FINE DINING
Common Thread
Runner-up: The Olde Pink House
FOOD TRUCK
Chazito’s Latin Cuisine
Runner-up: Two Tides Crispi
FRESH/ORGANIC GROCERY STORE
Brighter Day Natural Foods Market
Runner-up: Whole Foods Market
FRIED CHICKEN
Brochu’s Family Tradition
Runner-up: Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room
FRIES
Green Truck Neighborhood Pub
Runner-up: Five Guys
GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS
Kayak Kafé
Runner-up: Brighter Day Natural Foods Market
HOSPITALITY GROUP
The Kessler Collection
Runner-up: Live Oak Restaurant Group
INDIAN
NaaN on Broughton
Runner-up: Pakwan Indian Cuisine
ITALIAN
Bella’s Italian Cafe
Runner-up: Bella Napoli Italian Bistro
JAPANESE
Hirano’s
Runner-up: Ukiyo
JUICE/SMOOTHIES
Brighter Day Natural Foods Market
Runner-up: Blend & Press Wellness Bar
LATE-NIGHT FOOD
Fancy Parker’s Urban Gourmet
Runner-up: Ellie’s Crow Bar & Grill
MEDITERRANEAN
Shuk Savannah
Runner-up: Troy Mediterranean Cuisine
MEXICAN
Tequila’s Town Mexican Restaurant
Runner-up: Jalapeños Mexican Grill
NEW RESTAURANT (less than a year old)
Saint Bibiana
Runner-up: Strange Bird
OUTDOOR DINING (non-waterfront)
The Collins Quarter
Runner-up: Starland Yard
OYSTERS
Sorry Charlie’s Oyster Bar
Runner-up: Brochu’s Family Tradition
PIZZA
Vinnie Van Go-Go’s
Runner-up: Screamin’ Mimi’s
PRODUCE MARKET
Davis Produce
Runner-up: Forsyth Farmers’ Market
RESTAURATEUR (TIE)
Anthony Debreceny, Southern Cross Hospitality and Ele Tran, Rhino Hospitality Group
Runner-up: Ansley Williams, Live Oak Restaurant Group
SALAD
Kayak Kafé
Runner-up: Starland Café
SANDWICHES
Finches Sandwiches & Sundries
Runner-up: Rocky’s NY Deli & Italian Catering
SEAFOOD
Erica Davis Lowcountry
Runner-up: Tubby’s Tank House, tubbysthunderbolt.com
SEAFOOD MARKET
Russo’s Seafood Market
Runner-up: Jackie’s Seafood Market
SHRIMP AND GRITS
Erica Davis Lowcountry
Runner-up: Vic’s on the River
SOUTHERN
Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room
Runner-up: Erica Davis Lowcountry
SPECIALTY/GOURMET FOOD STORE
Provisions
Runner-up: Brighter Day Natural Foods Market
STEAK
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Runner-up: The Steakhouse on Whitemarsh
SUSHI (TIE)
Sushi Hana and The Vault Kitchen & Market
Runner-up: Coco & Moss
TACOS
Bull Street Taco
Runner-up: Tequila’s Town Mexican Restaurant
TAKEOUT
E-TANG
Runner-up: Erica Davis Lowcountry
THAI
Chiriya’s Thai Cuisine
Runner-up: PJ’s Thai
VEGETARIAN
Kayak Kafé
Runner-up: Chiriya’s Thai Cuisine
VIETNAMESE
Flying Monk Noodle Bar
Runner-up: Saigon Bistro
WATERFRONT DINING
The Wyld
Runner-up: Vic’s on the River
WINGS
520 Wings
Runner-up: Coach’s Corner
SWEETS & COFFEE
BAKERY
Baker’s Pride Bakery
Runner-up: Auspicious Baking Company
CANDY SHOP
River Street Sweets
Runner-up: Savannah’s Candy Kitchen
CHOCOLATE
River Street Sweets
Runner-up: Chocolat by Adam Turoni
COFFEE ROASTER
Savannah Coffee Roasters
Runner-up: PERC Coffee
COFFEE SHOP
Foxy Loxy Cafe
Runner-up: Friendship Coffee Company
COOKIES
Two Smart Cookies
Runner-up: Byrd Cookie Company
CUPCAKES
Gigi’s Cupcakes
Runner-up: Baker’s Pride Bakery
CUSTOM CAKES
Wicked Cakes of Savannah
Runner-up: Flirt with Dessert
DOUGHNUTS
Baker’s Pride Bakery
Runner-up: Auspicious Baking Company
FROZEN TREATS (other than ice cream)
Savannah Square Pops
Runner-up: Doki Doki Ice Creamery
ICE CREAM
Leopold’s Ice Cream
Runner-up: Doki Doki Ice Creamery
MACARONS
Le Macaron French Pastries
Runner-up: Marché de Macarons
TEA
Hale Tea Co.
Runner-up: Yaupon Teahouse + Apothecary
TEA ROOM
Gryphon
Runner-up: The Savannah Tea Room
BARS, BOOZE & BEER
BARTENDER
Taylor Jones, Stone & Webster Chophouse
Runner-up: Mikie Jacobs, Barrelhouse South, among other downtown bars
BEER LIST
World of Beer
Runner-up: Crystal Beer Parlor
BREWERY
Service Brewing Co.
Runner-up: Two Tides Brewing Company
DIVE BAR
Ellie’s Crow Bar & Grill
Runner-up: The Original Pinkie Masters
HAPPY HOUR
Ardsley Station
Runner-up: Cohen’s Retreat
LIQUOR/PACKAGE STORE
Habersham Beverage
Runner-up: Johnnie Ganem’s Wine & Package Shop
NEW BAR (less than a year old)
Das Box
Runner-up: The Hawthorn Minibar and Lounge
NIGHTCLUB
Electric Moon Skytop Lounge
Runner-up: Club One
NONALCOHOLIC MENU
Bar Julian at Thompson Savannah
Runner-up: Cohen’s Retreat
PUB
Six Pence Pub
Runner-up: McDonough’s Restaurant & Lounge
ROOFTOP BAR
Bar Julian at Thompson Savannah
Runner-up: Peregrin at Perry Lane Hotel
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
Artillery
Runner-up: Savoy Society
SPORTS BAR
Coach’s Corner
Runner-up: Savannah Taphouse
WINE BAR
Sobremesa
Runner-up: Late Air
WINE LIST
Sobremesa
Runner-up: Late Air
WINE SHOP
Savannah Wine Cellar
Runner-up: Provisions
CULTURE & FUN
ART GALLERY
Laney Contemporary
Runner-up: ARTS Southeast + Sulfur Studios
ARTIST
Bellamy Murphy
Runner-up: Katie Napoli
BAND/MUSICIAN
Turtle Folk
Runner-up: The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra
CHARITY EVENT/FUNDRAISER
Wine, Women & Shoes — Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire
Runner-up: Women Who Rule — The United Way of the Coastal Empire
COMPANY TO WORK FOR
BankSouth
Runner-up: Southern Motors Group
DATE NIGHT
Common Thread
Runner-up: Garibaldi Savannah
DIY STUDIO/CLASS/WORKSHOP
Hostess City Hot Glass
Runner-up: Knack Studio
FESTIVAL
Savannah Music Festival
Runner-up: Savannah Jazz Festival
GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT
Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos
Runner-up: Bar Julian at Thompson Savannah
GOLF COURSE (Private)
The Savannah Golf Club
Runner-up: The Landings Golf & Athletic Club
GOLF COURSE (Public)
Bacon Park Golf Course
Runner-up: The Club at Savannah Harbor
GROUP TO VOLUNTEER FOR
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire
Runner-up: America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia
GUYS’ NIGHT OUT
Electric Moon Skytop Lounge
Runner-up: Starland Yard
HISTORIC SITE/ATTRACTION
Wormsloe State Historic Site
Runner-up: Fort Pulaski National Monument
INFLUENCER
Amber Capps
Runner-up: Samantha Long, Samantha in Savannah
LIVE MUSIC
Victory North, victorynorthconcerts.com
Runner-up: District Live at Plant Riverside District
MUSEUM
Telfair Museums
Runner-up: National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
RADIO STATION
WRHQ 105.3 FM Quality Rock
Runner-up: WAEV 97.3 KISSFM
THEATER COMPANY
The Historic Savannah Theatre
Runner-up: Savannah Children’s Theatre
SHOPPING
AFFORDABLE FASHION
Red Clover Boutique
Runner-up: J. Paige
ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES
Picker Joe’s Antique Mall & Vintage Market
Runner-up: Jones & Bull
BIKES AND BIKE REPAIR
Quality Bike Shop
Runner-up: Perry Rubber Bike Shop
BRIDAL/FORMAL WEAR
Ivory & Beau
Runner-up: The White Magnolia Bridal Collection
CARS (NEW)
Southern Motors Group
Runner-up: Critz Auto Group
CARS (USED)
Southern Motors Group
Runner-up: Grainger Automotive Group (Nissan, Honda)
CBD PRODUCTS
Mary Jane’s CBD Dispensary
Runner-up: Avni Farms Dispensary
CLOTHING DESIGNER
Emily McCarthy, Emily McCarthy
Runner up: Emily Bargeron, Mamie Ruth, East & Up and Mess Hall Truck Shop
CONSIGNMENT CLOTHING
Labels on Liberty
Runner-up: Designer’s Consignment
FINE JEWELRY
Levy Jewelers
Runner-up: 13 Secrets Jewelry Gallery
GIFTS AND DÉCOR
Polka Dots Gifts and Accessories
Runner-up: One Fish Two Fish
HANDBAGS
Satchel.
Runner-up: Madison & 5th
INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE
E. Shaver, Bookseller
Runner-up: The Stacks Bookstore
JEWELRY DESIGNER
Mary Liz Craft, M. Liz Jewelry
Runner-up: Chad Crawford, 13 Secrets Jewelry Gallery
MADE-IN-SAVANNAH PRODUCT
Honey by Savannah Bee Company
Runner-up: Handbags by Satchel.
MEN’S CLOTHING
J. Parker Ltd.
Runner-up: John B. Rourke Gentlemen’s Clothiers
NEW BUSINESS
The Fancy Pheasant
Runner-up: J. Parker Ladies
SHOES
Globe Shoe Company
Runner-up: Fleet Feet
SPORTS/OUTDOOR WEAR
Rivers & Glen Trading Co.
Runner-up: Half-Moon Outfitters
VINTAGE FASHION
House of Strut
Runner-up: East & Up Vintage
WOMEN’S CLOTHING
Morgan Rae Boutique
Runner-up: J. Parker Ladies
SERVICES
AD AGENCY
The JFA Agency
Runner-up: RobMark
ATTORNEY
Harris G. Martin, Bouhan Falligant
Runner-up: David Eichholz, The Eichholz Law Firm
AUDIO/VIDEO/LIGHTING PRODUCTION
Stage Front
Runner-up: Advanced A/V Rentals
AUTO REPAIR
Savannah Car Care
Runner-up: Dixie Motors
BOAT DETAILING AND MAINTENANCE (TIE)
Alpha Marine Detailing and Hale Marine Services Inc.
Runner-up: Waterline Up LLC
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
Coomer, Coomer & Routhier P.C.
Runner-up: Hancock Askew & Co. LLP
COMMUNITY BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
BankSouth
Runner-up: Truist
CONVENIENCE STORE
Parker’s Kitchen
Runner-up: Enmarket
DJ
All About You Entertainment
Runner-up: José Ray
DRY CLEANER
Curry Dry Cleaners
Runner-up: David’s Dry Cleaners
EVENT RENTALS
EventWorks Rentals — Savannah
Runner-up: Beachview Event Rentals & Design
FINANCIAL PLANNER
Jayne W. Di Vincenzo, Fiduciary EDGE Advisors
Runner-up: Wendy J. Wallace, Lighthouse Financial Group
FLIGHT SCHOOL
Savannah Aviation
Runner-up: FlightSafety International
FLORIST
John Davis Florist
Runner-up: Garden on the Square
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/DESIGN FIRM
The JFA Agency
Runner-up: Blue Edge Business Solutions
INSURANCE COMPANY/AGENCY (auto, life, etc.)
State Farm
Runner-up: Bernard Williams & Company
IT SUPPORT/SERVICES
Speros Inc.
Runner-up: Infinity Inc.
LEGAL FIRM
Bouhan Falligant, LLP
Runner-up: HunterMaclean, huntermaclean.com
MARINA
Isle of Hope Marina
Runner-up: Sun Life Wilmington Island Marina
PARTY/EVENT PLANNER
Tara Skinner Weddings & Events
Runner-up: Ivory & Beau
PHOTOGRAPHER
Stayce Koegler Photography
Runner-up: Shot by Somi Studios
PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRM
Abshire Public Relations
Runner-up: Lesley Francis PR
SEAMSTRESS
Sue’s Alterations
Runner-up: Sun Alterations Shop
SPECIAL EVENT FACILITY
Kehoe Iron Works
Runner-up: Savannah Station
TOWING COMPANY
Sapp’s Wrecker Service
Runner-up: Gordon’s Wrecker Services
TRAVEL AGENCY
Four Seasons Travel
Runner-up: ChristiK Travel Agency
VIDEOGRAPHER
Mary Clare Kolbush Films
Runner-up (TIE): KOE Creative Media and Square City Productions
WEB/SOFTWARE/DEVELOPER
Speros Inc.
Runner-up: Blue Edge Business Solutions
BEAUTY & WELLNESS
ACUPUNCTURIST
Bauer Coslick, Vitality Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine
Runner-up: Nicole Ware, Heal Acupuncture
BARBERSHOP
AV8 Barbers
Runner-up: Vintage Barbers 912
BODY BRONZING & TANNING
BEETTAN
Runner-up: Body Bronzing by Becca
DAY SPA
Spa Bleu
Runner-up: Milan Day Spa
ESTHETICIAN
Kathryn Taylor Day, Altera Aesthetix (formerly Refine Savannah)
Runner-up: Tiffany Smith, South Esthetics Skincare & Wellness
GYM
FIT Gym
Runner-up: YMCA of Coastal Georgia
HAIR REMOVAL
Wax & Wane Waxing Salon
Runner-up: Glow Medical Spa
HAIR SALON
40 Volume Salon & Spa
Runner-up: Chapel Hair
MANICURES/PEDICURES
eMarie Boutique Nail Salon
Runner-up: Crystal Nails Salon
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Christina Harley, Christina’s Healing Hands Massage Therapy and Wellness
Runner-up: Kaitlyn Johnston, Peacefully Rooted
MEDICAL SPA
Glow Medical Spa
Runner-up: Altera Aesthetix (formerly Refine Savannah)
NONSURGICAL COSMETIC PROCEDURE SPECIALIST (fillers, etc.)
Altera Aesthetix (formerly Refine Savannah)
Runner-up: Glow Medical Spa
PERSONAL TRAINER
Drew Edmonds, Train Me 24/7
Runner-up: Cameron Scott, Hotel Bardo
PILATES AND BARRE STUDIO
Pure Barre
Runner-up: Ōtium Movement + Wellness Studio
SPIN AND CYCLE STUDIO
The HUB Savannah
Runner-up: CycleBar
YOGA STUDIO
Savannah Power Yoga
Runner-up: Ōtium Movement + Wellness Studio
KIDS
BABY GEAR
Punch & Judy
Runner-up: Littles on Liberty
BIRTHDAY PARTY VENUE
Exhilarate – The Adventure Zone
Runner-up: Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING
Punch & Judy
Runner-up: Littles on Liberty
CHILD CARE
The Sanctuary Child Learning Center
Runner-up: Little Raiders Learning Academy at Savannah Christian Preparatory School
KID-FRIENDLY DINING
Starland Yard
Runner-up: Jalapeño’s Mexican Grill
PLAYGROUND
Forsyth Park
Runner-up: Daffin Park
PRIVATE SCHOOL
St. Andrew’s School
Runner-up: Savannah Christian Preparatory School
PUBLIC SCHOOL
Savannah Arts Academy
Runner-up: Herman W. Hesse K-8 School
SUMMER CAMP
St. Andrew’s Summer Camp
Runner-up: Camp R.E.D. C.H.A.O.S. at Savannah Christian Preparatory School
PETS
ANIMAL RESCUE
Renegade Paws Rescue
Runner-up: One Love Animal Rescue
DOG TRAINER
Lauren Fins, Fins Animal Training
Runner-up: Ben Hutchinson, At My Side K9 Training & Boarding
DOGGIE DAYCARE
Von Trapp Animal Lodge
Runner-up: The Hipster Hound
GROOMER
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Runner-up: Bentley’s Pet Stuff & Grooming
PET SITTER/DOG WALKER
Blissful Buddha Pet Services
Runner-up: Savannah Pet Sitters LLC
PET SUPPLIES
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Runner-up: Bentley’s Pet Stuff & Grooming
PHYSICAL THERAPY/REHABILITATION FACILITY
Von Trapp Animal Lodge
Runner-up: Fetch Canine Rehab
VETERINARIAN
Mallory Von Waldner, Savannah Veterinary Medical Center
Runner-up: Brian Mulvey, Savannah Veterinary Medical Center
VETERINARIAN CLINIC
Case Veterinary Hospital
Runner-up: Central Animal Hospital
VETERINARIAN SPECIALIST
Paul Shealy, DVM, MS, DACVS, Veterinary Specialists of the Southeast Savannah
Runner-up (TIE): Jason King, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), cVMA, cVPP, Live Oak Veterinary Neurology and James Woods, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), Savannah Veterinary Internal Medicine & Intensive Care
TOURISM
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
The Marshall House
Runner-up: The Drayton Hotel
HOTEL (more than 100 rooms)
Perry Lane Hotel
Runner-up: JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
INN/B&B
Presidents’ Quarters Inn
Runner-up: Foley House Inn
GROUP ACTIVITY
Savannah True History Tours
Runner-up: WiSE — Wilderness Southeast
NEW HOTEL
Hotel Bardo
TOUR COMPANY
Old Savannah Tours
Runner-up: Kelly Tours
TOUR GUIDE
Brandon Carter, Savannah True History Tours
Runner-up: Cathay Sakas, WiSE — Wilderness Southeast
