Kennedy & Tristan
Things To Do
Peregrin
The cutest rooftop bar with great frosé and an amazing view of downtown Savannah!
Copper Penny
The best place to shop on Broughton Street! You might even run into the mother of the bride while shopping here! If you mention you are in town for the Freeman-Tait wedding, you will receive 20% off your purchase!
Peacock Lounge
The Peacock Lounge is a speakeasy-inspired cocktail lounge located in the heart of downtown Savannah. It has two full-service bars to serve delicately curated cocktails and small bites. Highly recommend grabbing a cocktail or two here and catching up with some friends late one afternoon or evening.
Garibaldi
Incredible Italian and seafood in a beautiful venue. Garibaldi is one of every local's favorites! Reservations are recommended. Kennedy's favorite thing to eat in Savannah is the Lobster Rabini.
Lulu's Chocolate Bar
Lulu's has the most delicious desserts and dessert cocktails - named best desserts in Savannah 16 years in a row! No matter what your order, you can't go wrong here! We recommend the creme brûlée trio and the chocolate covered cherry martini. They also have several amazing gluten-free options, like their flourless chocolate torte.
The Vault Kitchen & Market
Our go-to spot for a sushi date! The Vault Kitchen and Market is a historic, renovated local banking institution turned industrially chic Asian fusion eatery with creative bites & cocktails. We recommend "The Bull" and "The Local Red" house rolls.
Vic's On the River
One of our absolute favorite restaurants for brunch, lunch, or dinner with a beautiful view and balconies overlooking River Street! The venue itself is a restored cotton warehouse which once served as a hub for General Sherman's army during the Civil War - be sure to look in the main dining room for a map on display that one of the Union soldiers drew by hand to show the route of Sherman's march to the sea.
Plant Riverside
Savannah’s original 1912 power plant is incorporated into the JW Marriott hotel. The surrounding area is the Plant Riverside District, which has everything from live entertainment and music to numerous restaurants to rooftop bars (one even has a slide). You can find pretty much anything you want to do here!
The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
Also known as the "Sistine of the South," this church was founded in the late 1700s by French immigrants who fled an uprising in Haiti and the French Revolution. This cathedral is well worth the visit because of its history and beauty - it is ornamented with white, Italian marble and over 50 stained glass windows.
Forsyth Park
Savannah's oldest and largest public park that spans 30 acres and includes the city's most famous fountain that was installed in 1858 and modeled after the fountains at the Place de la Concorde in Paris. You can also find Collins Quarter adjacent to the fountain, which is always a great option for breakfast, brunch, or lunch! Each Saturday morning a farmer’s market is held on the main strip.
Leopold's Ice Cream
Founded over a century ago, Leopold’s is one of every locals’ favorites because of their award-winning, homemade ice cream. It’s also been named one of the 20 yummiest ice cream shops in America! You can even order pints to go (you can walk in the side door instead of waiting in line if you grab a pint!) or have them shipped nationwide.
City Market
City Market is a four-block area of nineteen restored warehouses that form a unique hub of social and business activity in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District. We highly recommend Byrd Cookie Company - their key lime and peach cookies are to die for, and you are welcome to sample as many types of cookies as you want! You can also grab free, fresh praline samples from Savannah's Candy Kitchen. If you are in the mood for pizza, Vinnie Van Go-Go's is a Savannah staple serving quick, fresh slices and to-go beer. Those who enjoy history should check out the American Prohibition Museum, the only museum dedicated to the prohibition of alcohol in the United States. After a tour (or even if you skip the museum), you can head upstairs to Congress Street Up, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar reminiscent of the Prohibition era, to enjoy a drink or take one of the nightly cocktail classes.
Starland Yard
Starland Yard offers a variety of rotating food trucks each week, hosts Vittoria Pizzeria, and is home to the yard bar for beer, wine, cocktails and frozen drinks. They have curated special events each week featuring local music, art and culture. This is a great, safe and fun option for people who might not agree on what to eat or drink but want to have a good time together. Refer to their website for food trucks available and events each day.
Fire Street Food
Located next to Chippewa Square, this restaurant features colorful, contemporary, and fun counter service serving Thai plates, sushi, burgers, and more. We highly recommend the Ellis roll!
Zunzi's
Zunzi's began when its founders created the eclectic menu by fusing the flavors of their cultural backgrounds, South African, Swiss, Italian, and Dutch. SCAD students and local businesspeople quickly fell in love with the restaurant's saucy sandwiches. We recommend getting the Conquistador, which was named one of the top 10 sandwiches in the world, and a South African sweet tea.
Coco and Moss
Coco and Moss is a Japanese-inspired café that serves Poke bowls, sushi, other Japanese fares, and great signature cocktails. This restaurant is especially unique because of its contemporary twist on traditional Japanese cuisine.
Ruan Thai Cuisine
Ruan Thai Cuisine is Kennedy's favorite Thai restaurant because of the cashew chicken and their sushi rolls. They offer a broad variety of meat and vegetarian dishes, and an extensive sushi list with both classic and signature rolls.
Bella's Italian Cafe
This gem in Midtown Savannah is an incredible, low-key Italian restaurant that every local loves! We recommend the manicotti - not to mention the breadsticks and garlic butter that you get before every meal are to die for!
The Grove
The Grove is a sophisticated casual restaurant & rooftop bar in the heart of Savannah’s bustling City Market that serves lunch and dinner daily, and brunch on the weekends. We recommend getting the smoked cheddar grits and/or jalapeno honey drizzle fries.
Emily McCarthy Shoppe
Curated and designed in Savannah by the store's namesake color-fanatic, Emily McCarthy Shoppe sells paper goods, home decor, and apparel from everyday pieces bursting with color to glamorous special occasion wear that are sure to get lots of compliments!
The Paris Market and Brocante
The Paris Market has a curated collection of antiques, heirloom items, and other unique pieces sourced from the owners' adventures around the world. It is well-known (nationally) as one of the best boutiques in the South. Stock up on souvenirs before grabbing a lavender iced chai and macaron from their cafe.
Huey's On The River
Huey’s serves authentic New Orleans cuisine for brunch, lunch. and dinner on Savannah’s historic River Street. Their beignets are divine (and so is the praline sauce you can top them off with), and you can get them any time of the day!
River Street
Housed in one-time cotton warehouses, there are more than 75 boutiques, galleries, artists' studios, restaurants and pubs located on Savannah’s River Street. There is plenty to do here, so you can easily spend all day just on River Street!
Foxy Loxy
Foxy Loxy is a coffee shop, bakery, and Tex-Mex cantina with indoor and outdoor seating. They make the absolute best chai lattes! You can enjoy live music here every Friday night by local and regional musicians.
Wormsloe Historic Site
One of the most photographed places in Savannah! The entrance to Wormsloe was featured in "The Last Song" as Liam Hemsworth's character's family home. There's a $10 admission fee for adults to go to the museum and activities, but you can always drive up and see it or take pictures for free!