The votes are in. Discover the people, places, and provisions that our readers find the best.
The Best of Savannah 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 2026. 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: Repeal 33
BAGEL
Big Bon Bodega
Runner-up: Spread Bagelry
BARBECUE
Sandfly Barbecue
Runner-up: Wiley’s Championship BBQ
BREAKFAST
The Collins Quarter
Runner-up: Clary’s Cafe
BRUNCH
The Collins Quarter
Runner-up: Tortuga’s Island Grille
BURGER
Green Truck Neighborhood Pub
Runner-up: Crystal Beer Parlor
BUSINESS LUNCH
The Vault Kitchen & Market
Runner-up: The Collins Quarter
CATERER
Coastal Kitchen Catering
Runner-up (tie): Erica Davis Lowcountry; Thrive Catering
CHEAP EATS
Kay’s Pizza
Runner-up: Sly’s Sliders and Fries
CHEF
Mashama Bailey, The Grey
Runner-up: Kirk Blaine, Castaways and Chef Kirk Blaine Catering
CHINESE
E-TANG
Runner-up: Flock to the Wok
FARM BAG/BOX DELIVERY
Local Farmbag
Runner-up: Billy’s Botanicals
FINE DINING
1540 Room
Runner-up: Common Thread
FOOD TRUCK
Beauregard’s Chariot
Runner-up: Slow Fire BBQ
FRESH/ORGANIC GROCERY STORE
Brighter Day Natural Foods Market
Runner-up: Whole Foods Market
FRIED CHICKEN
Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
Runner-up: Brochu’s Family Tradition
FRIES
Circa 1875
Runner-up: Green Truck Neighborhood Pub
GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS
The Public Kitchen & Bar
Runner-up: Kayak Kafé
HOSPITALITY GROUP
Live Oak Restaurant Group
Runner-up: The Kessler Collection
INDIAN
NaaN on Broughton
Runner-up: Pakwan Indian Cuisine
ITALIAN
Bella Napoli Italian Bistro
Runner-up: Bella’s Italian Cafe
JUICE/SMOOTHIES
Refresh Nutrition
Runner-up: Brighter Day Natural Foods Market
LATE-NIGHT FOOD
Kay’s Pizza
Runner-up: Fancy Parker’s Urban Gourmet
MEDITERRANEAN
Shuk Savannah
Runner-up: Troy Mediterranean Cuisine
MEXICAN
Tequila’s Town Mexican Restaurant
Runner-up: Bull Street Taco
NEW RESTAURANT (less than a year old)
Flora and Fauna
Runner-up: Veratina
OUTDOOR DINING (non-waterfront)
Flying Fish Bar & Grill
Runner-up: The Collins Quarter
OYSTERS
Brochu’s Family Tradition
Runner-up: Sorry Charlie’s Oyster Bar
PIZZA
Vinnie Van Go-Go’s
Runner-up: Squirrel’s Pizza
PRODUCE MARKET
Davis Produce
Runner-up: Forsyth Farmers’ Market
RESTAURATEUR
Ansley Williams, Live Oak Restaurant Group
Runner-up: Anthony Debreceny, Southern Cross Hospitality
SALAD
Kayak Kafé
Runner-up: The Vault Kitchen & Market
SANDWICHES
Finches Sandwiches & Sundries
Runner-up: Rocky’s NY Deli & Italian Catering
SEAFOOD
Erica Davis Lowcountry
Runner-up: Desposito’s Seafood
SEAFOOD MARKET
Russo’s Seafood
Runner-up: Bobo Seafood Market
SHRIMP AND GRITS
The Olde Pink House
Runner-up: Vic’s On The River
SOUTHERN
Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
Runner-up: The Olde Pink House
SPECIALTY/GOURMET FOOD STORE
Provisions
Runner-up: Brighter Day Natural Foods Market
STEAK
The Steakhouse on Whitemarsh Island
Runner-up: Ruth’s Chris Steak House
SUSHI
Sushi Hana
Runner-up: The Vault Kitchen & Market
TACOS
Bull Street Taco
Runner-up: Tequila’s Town Mexican Restaurant
THAI
PJ’s Thai
Runner-up: Chiriya’s Thai Cuisine
VEGAN
Kayak Kafé
Runner-up: Shuk Savannah
VEGETARIAN
Shuk Savannah
Runner-up: Kayak Kafé
VIETNAMESE
Flying Monk Noodle Bar
Runner-up: Saigon Bistro
WATERFRONT DINING
The Wyld
Runner-up: Vic’s On The River
WINGS
Coach’s Corner
Runner-up: 520 Wings
BARS & BOOZE
BARTENDER
Charlie Pitts, Repeal 33
Runner-up: Alex Scott, District Smokehouse
BEER LIST
World of Beer
Runner-up: Crystal Beer Parlor
BREWERY
Service Brewing Co.
Runner-up: Two Tides Brewing Co.
DIVE BAR
The Original Pinkie Masters
Runner-up: Ellie’s Crow Bar & Grill
HAPPY HOUR
Sobremesa
Runner-up: Repeal 33
LIQUOR/PACKAGE STORE
Habersham Beverage
Runner-up: Johnnie Ganem’s Wine & Package Shop
NEW BAR (less than a year old)
Wexford – Savannah’s Irish Pub
Runner-up: The Whiskey
NIGHTCLUB
Electric Moon Skytop Lounge
Runner-up: Club One
NONALCOHOLIC MENU
Repeal 33
Runner-up: Ardsley Station
PUB
Wexford – Savannah’s Irish Pub
Runner-up: Six Pence Pub
ROOFTOP BAR
Bar Julian at Thompson Savannah
Runner-up: Peregrin at Perry Lane Hotel
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
Repeal 33
Runner-up: Artillery
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: Le Chai – galerie du vin
BEAUTY & WELLNESS
ACUPUNCTURIST
Bauer Coslick, Vitality Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine
Runner-up: Eight Cranes Acupuncture & Counseling
BARBERSHOP
AV8 Barbers
Runner-up: Christy’s Barber Styling
BODY BRONZING/TANNING
BEETTAN
Runner-up: Body Bronzing Savannah
COLORIST
Nicholas Gorlesky, Chapel Hair
Runner-up: Maria Vaughn, Shine Salon Savannah
DAY SPA
Spa Bleu
Runner-up: Milan Day Spa
ESTHETICIAN
Kathryn Taylor Day, The Corner Suite
Runner-up (tie): Tiffany Smith, South Esthetics Skincare & Wellness; Jordan Walker, Walker Aesthetics
GYM
YMCA of Coastal Georgia
Runner-up: FIT Gym
HAIR REMOVAL
Southern Sugaring & Spa
Runner-up: Low Country Dermatology and Aesthetics
HAIR SALON
40 Volume Salon and Spa
Runner-up: Chapel Hair
MANICURES/PEDICURES
eMarie Boutique Nail Salon
Runner-up: Crystal Nails Salon
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Cathy Thomas, Savannah Healing Arts
Runner-up: Kaitlyn Johnston, Peacefully Rooted
MEDICAL SPA
Park Aesthetics
Runner-up: Altera Aesthetix
NONSURGICAL COSMETIC PROCEDURE SPECIALISTS
Park Aesthetics
Runner-up: Altera Aesthetix
PERSONAL TRAINER (tie)
Drew Edmonds, Train Me 24/7; Cameron Scott, The Collective Savannah
Runner-up: Brooke Sapp, Blitz45 Fitness Savannah
PILATES/BARRE STUDIO
The Collective Savannah
Runner-up: Pure Barre
SPIN/CYCLE STUDIO
The Hub Savannah
Runner-up: The Collective Savannah
YOGA STUDIO
Savannah Power Yoga
Runner-up: The Collective Savannah
SWEETS & COFFEE
BAKERY
Auspicious Baking Company
Runner-up: Baker’s Pride Bakery
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
Origin Coffee Bar
Runner-up: Friendship Coffee Company
COOKIES
Byrd Cookie Company
Runner-up: Two Smart Cookies
CUPCAKES
Gigi’s Cupcakes
Runner-up: Baker’s Pride Bakery
CUSTOM CAKES
Baker’s Pride Bakery
Runner-up: Wicked Cakes of Savannah
DOUGHNUTS
Baker’s Pride Bakery
Runner-up: Auspicious Baking Company
FROZEN TREATS (other than ice cream)
Savannah Square Pops
Runner-up: Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
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: The Spice & Tea Exchange
TEA ROOM
Gryphon
Runner-up: The Savannah Tea Room
CULTURE & FUN
ART GALLERY
ARTS Southeast
Runner-up: Laney Contemporary
ARTIST
Bellamy Murphy
Runner-up: Anna Giles Jeffries
BAND/MUSICIAN
The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra
Runner-up: Damon & The Shitkickers
CHARITY EVENT/FUNDRAISER
Wine, Women & Shoes, Ronald McDonald House of the Coastal Empire
Runner-up: Telfair Ball
COMPANY TO WORK FOR
Stage Front
Runner-up: The Kessler Collection
DATE NIGHT
Erica Davis Lowcountry
Runner-up: Ardsley Station
DIY STUDIO/CLASS/WORKSHOP
Knack Studio
Runner-up: Clayer & Co.
FESTIVAL
Savannah Music Festival
Runner-up (tie): Savannah Jazz Festival; SCAD Savannah Film Festival
GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT
Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos
Runner-up: Myrtle & Rose Rooftop Bar
GOLF COURSE
The Landings Golf & Athletic Club
Runner-up: The Savannah Golf Club
GROUP TO VOLUNTEER FOR
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire
Runner-up: People of Action Caring for Kids (P.A.C.K.)
GUYS’ NIGHT OUT
Electric Moon Skytop Lounge
Runner-up: Starland Yard
HISTORIC SITE/ATTRACTION
Wormsloe State Historic Site
Runner-up: Bonaventure Cemetery
INFLUENCER
Amber Capps @the_longweekender
Runner-up: Samantha Culberson @samanthainsavannah
LIVE MUSIC
District Live at Plant Riverside District
Runner-up: Victory North
MUSEUM
Telfair Museums
Runner-up (tie): SCAD Museum of Art; Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
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: Morgan Rae Boutique
ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES
Picker Joe’s Antique Mall & Vintage Market
Runner-up: Tapley’s Mercantile and Antiques
BIKES/BIKE REPAIR
Quality Bike Shop
Runner-up: Star 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: Critz Auto Group
CLOTHING DESIGNER
Emily McCarthy, Emily McCarthy
Runner up: Emily Bargeron, Mamie Ruth, East & Up, and Mess Hall Truck Shop
CONSIGNMENT CLOTHING
Madison & 5th
Runner-up: Labels on Liberty
FINE JEWELRY
Levy Jewelers
Runner-up: 13 Secrets Jewelry Gallery
GIFTS AND DÉCOR
The Horseshoe Crab and The Monogram Place
Runner-up: One Fish Two Fish
HANDBAGS
Satchel.
Runner-up: Madison & 5th
INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE
E. Shaver, Bookseller
Runner-up: The Stacks Bookstore
JEWELRY DESIGNER
Chad Crawford, 13 Secrets Jewelry Gallery and 13 Secrets Maison
Runner-up: Mary Liz Craft, M. Liz Jewelry
MADE-IN-SAVANNAH PRODUCT
Honey by Savannah Bee Company
Runner-up: Cheese straws by The Savannah Cheese Straw Company
MEN’S CLOTHING
J. Parker Ltd.
Runner-up: Joseph’s Clothiers
NEW BUSINESS
Truckin’ Happy Hat Co.
Runner-up: Britt’s Funky Stitch
SHOES
Globe Shoe Company
Runner-up: Fleet Feet
SPORTS/OUTDOOR WEAR
Half-Moon Outfitters
Runner-up: J. Parker Ltd.
VINTAGE FASHION
House of Strut
Runner-up: East & Up
WOMEN’S CLOTHING
Morgan Rae Boutique
Runner-up: J. Parker Ladies
SERVICES
AD AGENCY
The JFA Agency
Runner-up: RobMark
ATTORNEY
Gennie G. Long, Meyer & Sayers, LLP
Runner-up: John D. Northup III, Bouhan Falligant, LLP
AUDIO/VIDEO/LIGHTING PRODUCTION
Stage Front
Runner-up: Advanced A/V Rentals
AUTO REPAIR
Integrity Auto Repair
Runner-up: Prewitt’s Automotive
BOAT DETAILING/MAINTENANCE
Ellis Marine Detailing
Runner-up: Hale Marine Services Inc.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
Coomer, Coomer & Routhier, P.C.
Runner-up: Mauldin & Jenkins
COMMUNITY BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
SouthState Bank
Runner-up: BankSouth
CONVENIENCE STORE
Parker’s Kitchen
Runner-up: Enmarket
DJ (TIE)
Will Smith, W. Smith Music; José Ray
Runner-up: All About You Entertainment
DRY CLEANER
Curry Dry Cleaners
Runner-up: David’s Dry Cleaners
EMBROIDERY SERVICES
The Horseshoe Crab and The Monogram Place
Runner-up: Britt’s Funky Stitch
EVENT RENTALS
EventWorks Rentals-Savannah
Runner-up: Curated Events Savannah
FINANCIAL ADVISOR/PLANNER
Aaron Tillinger, Wells Fargo Advisors
Runner-up: Jayne W. Di Vincenzo, Fiduciary EDGE Advisors
FLIGHT SCHOOL
Savannah Aviation
Runner-up: FlightSafety International
FLORIST
John Davis Florist
Runner-up: Sandfly Flower Shop
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/DESIGN FIRM
The JFA Agency
Runner-up: Lesley Francis PR
INSURANCE COMPANY/AGENCY (auto, life, etc.)
State Farm
Runner-up: Bernard Williams Insurance and Financial Services
IT SUPPORT/SERVICES
Speros Inc.
Runner-up: Infinity Inc.
LEGAL FIRM
Bouhan Falligant, LLP
Runner-up: HunterMaclean
MARINA
Isle of Hope Marina
Runner-up: Sun Life Wilmington Island Marina
PARTY/EVENT PLANNER
Tara Skinner Events
Runner-up: Ivory & Beau
PHOTOGRAPHER
Lisa Barksdale Photography
Runner-up: Stayce Koegler Photography
PSYCHIC
Savannah Psychics
Runner-up: The Aura Shop
PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRM
Abshire Public Relations
Runner-up: The JFA Agency
SPECIAL EVENT FACILITY
Kehoe Iron Works
Runner-up: JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
TAILOR
Sun Alterations Shop
Runner-up: Kim’s Custom Tailoring
TOWING COMPANY
Sapp’s Wrecker Service
Runner-up: Gordon’s Wrecker Services
TRAVEL AGENCY
Four Seasons Travel
Runner-up: Edgewood Travel
VIDEOGRAPHER
Mary Clare Kolbush Films
Runner-up: Ardsley Park Productions
WEB/SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
The JFA Agency
Runner-up: Lesley Francis PR
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Sound View Wealth Advisors
Runner-up: Stifel, Barrow Lane Phillips Advisory Team
KIDS
BABY GEAR
Punch & Judy
Runner-up: Peaches
BIRTHDAY PARTY VENUE
The Bunny Hive Savannah
Runner-up: Exhilarate
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
Graffito
Runner-up: Starland Yard
PLAYGROUND
Forsyth Park
Runner-up: Memorial Park
PRIVATE SCHOOL
St. Andrew’s School
Runner-up: Savannah Christian Preparatory School
PUBLIC SCHOOL
Savannah Classical Academy
Runner-up: Savannah Arts Academy
SUMMER CAMP
Camp Highland, St. Andrew’s School
Runner-up: Camp RED, Savannah Christian Preparatory School
PETS
ANIMAL RESCUE
Renegade Paws Rescue
Runner-up: One Love Animal Rescue
DOG TRAINER
Ben Hutchinson, At My Side K9
Runner-up: Happy Hounds Dog Training
DOGGIE DAYCARE
The Hipster Hound
Runner-up: Von Trapp Animal Lodge
GROOMER
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Runner-up: The Savannah Groom Room
PET SITTER/DOG WALKER
Savannah Pet Sitters
Runner-up (tie): Christy’s Critters Pet Sitting Services; Peaceful Pets of Savannah
PET SUPPLIES
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Runner-up: Bentley’s Pet Stuff
PHYSICAL THERAPY/REHABILITATION FACILITY
Von Trapp Animal Lodge
Runner-up: Fetch Canine Rehab
VETERINARIAN
Brian Mulvey, DVM, Savannah Veterinary Medical Center
Runner-up: Hunter Brigdon, DVM, Brigdon Animal Hospital
VETERINARIAN CLINIC
Case Veterinary Hospital
Runner-up: Allison Animal Care
VETERINARIAN SPECIALIST
Jason King, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), CVMA, CVPP, Live Oak Veterinary Neurology
Runner-up (tie): Paul Shealy, DVM, MS, DACVS, Veterinary Specialists of the Southeast Savannah; Andrew Daters, MS, DVM, Coastal Veterinary Oncology
TOURISM
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
The Drayton Hotel
Runner-up: The Cotton Sail Hotel
HOTEL (more than 100 rooms)
Perry Lane Hotel
Runner-up: JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
INN/B&B
The Gastonian
Runner-up: Foley House Inn
GROUP ACTIVITY
Savannah True History Tours
Runner-up: The Escape Company
NEW HOTEL
The Ann Savannah
TOUR COMPANY
Old Savannah Tours, now dba Elite Savannah Travel
Runner-up: Old Town Trolley of Savannah
TOUR
Savannah True History Tours
Runner-up: Savannah for Morons: Comedy Trolley Tour
