Known for its fresh coastal seafood, generous portions, and hearty traditional dishes, Savannah dining is the true definition of Southern comfort. At The Social at Savannah, a Thrive senior living community in the heart of this classically Southern city, residents can enjoy healthy, chef-prepared meals in our tasteful community dining room on-site or, when the mood strikes, go off campus to explore the city’s diverse dining scene!
Dining at The Social at Savannah
At The Social at Savannah, our professionally trained chefs create three nutritious, flavorful meals a day with fresh, local ingredients, served restaurant-style in our dining room. Each day, residents can choose from a menu of delicious entrees, sides, and desserts designed to suit any palate or lifestyle. And our chefs are always happy to accommodate any special dietary considerations. Whether you’re in the mood for a healthy snack inspired by local ingredients or a leisurely meal with friends, dining at The Social at Savannah has what you’re craving.
Looking to dine out? We’ve put together a list of a few of the city’s many dining highlights for residents to enjoy in their retirement:
Contemporary Southern Cuisine
Discover modern interpretations of Southern classics like shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, and pecan pie at Savannah’s many innovative, chef-driven restaurants. For a taste of contemporary Southern cuisine, check out The Grey, headed by a James Beard Award-winning chef in a restored 1938 art deco Greyhound Bus Terminal, or Vic’s on the River, an upscale spot in a former cotton warehouse offering high-end Southern hospitality and views of the Savannah River.
A Global Dining Experience in Savannah
Dining in Savannah also offers the chance to enjoy a variety of ethnic cuisines, like Naan on Broughton, which serves up a modern take on Indian food, or Vietnamese cafe Le Banh, which sells banh mi sandwiches, spring rolls, boba, and smoothies. Looking for your Mexican favorites? Enjoy lunch at Savannah Tequila Co. on iconic River Street, and don’t forget to try its namesake beverage!
Indulge in Fine Dining
Stroll over to Jones Street and check out the nationally renowned soul food restaurant Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room, where you’ll be served family style at a communal table. Recipes in the daily rotation include fried chicken, black-eyed peas, okra gumbo, cornbread, and biscuits. Or you can try out nationally renowned restaurants like the famous The Olde Pink House, located in a uniquely outfitted 18th century mansion, or Elizabeth on 37th, for Southern hospitality, fine coastal cuisine, and well-chosen wines.
Farm Fresh Foods
Our community kitchen serves healthy, farm-to-table meals made with locally sourced ingredients every day, but residents looking to pick up those ingredients themselves will have to visit one of the city’s farmers’ markets! Every Saturday at the Forsyth Farmer’s Market, located by Forsyth Park, visitors can take their pick of produce, eggs, grass fed meat, local coffee, and more. Other area markets include the Savannah State Farmers Market on Savannah’s Westside, where visitors can purchase local fruits and vegetables, flowers, and artisanal products.
A Haven for Seafood Lovers
Are you a fan of seafood? Luckily for you, the city’s coastal location means restaurants in Savannah have easy access to a lot of fresh, locally sourced fish and shellfish. A prime destination is Love’s Seafood and Steaks, which has been serving surf and turf on the banks of the Ogeechee River for over 70 years. At River House Seafood, diners can enjoy a classic Lowcountry boil in an 18th century restored cotton warehouse on the Savannah River, plus fresh new takes on traditional Southern specialties like grouper Florentine and shrimp and grits with Tasso gravy.
You’ll eat well and live well at The Social at Savannah, a Thrive senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options in the heart of Savannah. Download a brochure to learn more, speak to an advisor or schedule a tour. Looking for a more out of the way retreat? Check out our other Savannah community, Thrive on Skidaway, located on nearby Skidaway Island.