Matthew's Recommendations & Guidebook

Matthew
Matthew's Recommendations & Guidebook

Coffee ☕️

First & foremost...coffee! Excellent place with all of your caffeinated needs. The owners of Tybean care and it shows.
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Tybean ART & Coffee Bar
1213 Old US Hwy 80
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First & foremost...coffee! Excellent place with all of your caffeinated needs. The owners of Tybean care and it shows.

Island food scene

Sundae Café is my favorite restaurant on the island. Where I eat most meals when I'm in town. The daily lunch specials are excellent, and the best value on the island. Specials change daily, depending on the day of the week (see website). Lunch ends @ 2pm & dinner starts around 4pm. Reservations are highly recommended for dinner--912•786•7694. Dinner only on Saturdays & closed on Sundays. Note: they've had weird hours lately...like closing on the occasional Monday. 
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Sundae Cafe
304 1st St
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Sundae Café is my favorite restaurant on the island. Where I eat most meals when I'm in town. The daily lunch specials are excellent, and the best value on the island. Specials change daily, depending on the day of the week (see website). Lunch ends @ 2pm & dinner starts around 4pm. Reservations are highly recommended for dinner--912•786•7694. Dinner only on Saturdays & closed on Sundays. Note: they've had weird hours lately...like closing on the occasional Monday. 
Try the yummy blackened salmon. It’s my go-to meal whenever Sundae Cafe is closed. Like a lot of restaurants on Tybee, the coleslaw is meh 🫤 Sundae Café's slaw is delicious btw.
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Sting Ray's Seafood
1403 Butler Ave
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Try the yummy blackened salmon. It’s my go-to meal whenever Sundae Cafe is closed. Like a lot of restaurants on Tybee, the coleslaw is meh 🫤 Sundae Café's slaw is delicious btw.
Hands down the best pizza on Tybee! Really excellent...similar to Vinnies downtown. Great place to relax after a long day on the beach.
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Huc-A-Poos Bites and Booze
1213 US-80
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Hands down the best pizza on Tybee! Really excellent...similar to Vinnies downtown. Great place to relax after a long day on the beach.
Really good Mexican food and really good prices. Quick takeout & I love their salsa. I've only been here for lunch, a few dozen times, so I've never had their margaritas. I've really enjoyed everything that I've tried. However, the carnitas weren't my favorite, but might just be me.
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Agave Bar & Grill
402 1st St
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Really good Mexican food and really good prices. Quick takeout & I love their salsa. I've only been here for lunch, a few dozen times, so I've never had their margaritas. I've really enjoyed everything that I've tried. However, the carnitas weren't my favorite, but might just be me.
Great food...near the beach, Lighthouse, and Marine & Science Center. Service can be a bit slow at times, not always. -Try the shrimp wrap when it's available or the jerk chicken. -Starter: asparagus & crab is great.
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North Beach Bar and Grill
33 Meddin Dr
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Great food...near the beach, Lighthouse, and Marine & Science Center. Service can be a bit slow at times, not always. -Try the shrimp wrap when it's available or the jerk chicken. -Starter: asparagus & crab is great.
The locals go-to spot for breakfast. Popular breakfast buffet on weekends...only Sat. in winter. Nothing fancy but it's all you need for breakfast. I'm here most mornings when in town. Being a jacket if you're dining when they first open 🥶
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Sunrise Restaurant
1511 Butler Ave
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The locals go-to spot for breakfast. Popular breakfast buffet on weekends...only Sat. in winter. Nothing fancy but it's all you need for breakfast. I'm here most mornings when in town. Being a jacket if you're dining when they first open 🥶
A local favorite with outdoor dining overlooking Tybee’s Black River. Definitely ask for a table outside. Try the crispy scored flounder.
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A-J's Dockside Restaurant
1315 Chatham Ave
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A local favorite with outdoor dining overlooking Tybee’s Black River. Definitely ask for a table outside. Try the crispy scored flounder.
Salt Island has been recommended by several guests. I’ve had good food and great service both times I’ve visited. However, I plan to visit more before writing a detailed recommendation. My only criticism is the lunch sandwiches. The focaccia bread used was fine, but it took away from the deliciousness of the grilled fish. I usually get the Kahlúa Pig, its very good.
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Salt Island Fish & Beer
101 Lovell Avenue
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Salt Island has been recommended by several guests. I’ve had good food and great service both times I’ve visited. However, I plan to visit more before writing a detailed recommendation. My only criticism is the lunch sandwiches. The focaccia bread used was fine, but it took away from the deliciousness of the grilled fish. I usually get the Kahlúa Pig, its very good.
Recommending because it's Tybee's only restaurant on the beach (Fannies restaurant faces the ocean but their food is not great). I haven't had a chance visit this restaurant yet since I now live in TN most of the time. Online reviews are positive, and the owners seem to be very proactive. Nice to enjoy a meal & cocktail on the beach 🏝️ Closed on Tuesdays.
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The Deck Beach Bar and Kitchen
404 Butler Ave
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Recommending because it's Tybee's only restaurant on the beach (Fannies restaurant faces the ocean but their food is not great). I haven't had a chance visit this restaurant yet since I now live in TN most of the time. Online reviews are positive, and the owners seem to be very proactive. Nice to enjoy a meal & cocktail on the beach 🏝️ Closed on Tuesdays.
The Crab Shack is a Tybee institution and provides a fun atmosphere that kids will certainly enjoy. Crab Shack is not a spot locals typically visit, but it's great for visitors. Food & service are inconsistent.
The Crab Shack
The Crab Shack is a Tybee institution and provides a fun atmosphere that kids will certainly enjoy. Crab Shack is not a spot locals typically visit, but it's great for visitors. Food & service are inconsistent.
I really want this place to work out! As a health nut, I was thrilled when they opened. However, it seemed they had a few kinks to work out. Given their excellent online reviews, perhaps I visited on off days. I will try again on my next trip down. Let me know if you have a strong opinion either way.
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Mi Vida
1315 Butler Ave
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I really want this place to work out! As a health nut, I was thrilled when they opened. However, it seemed they had a few kinks to work out. Given their excellent online reviews, perhaps I visited on off days. I will try again on my next trip down. Let me know if you have a strong opinion either way.

Grocery Stores

The only grocery store on the island, so make sure to stock up before they close!!
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Tybee Market IGA
1111 Butler Ave
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The only grocery store on the island, so make sure to stock up before they close!!
Publix will be on your route to Tybee...3 miles before the start of the causeway. 10 miles from Tybee. Located on Whitemarsh Island...4717 US-80, Savannah, GA 31410.
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Publix Super Market at Island Towne Centre
4717 U.S. 80
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Publix will be on your route to Tybee...3 miles before the start of the causeway. 10 miles from Tybee. Located on Whitemarsh Island...4717 US-80, Savannah, GA 31410.
An excellent Kroger. They have everything! Including a wine bar. If Tybee’s IGA Market doesn’t have what you need then Kroger certainly will. Kroger is on Wilmington Island...495 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Distance≈ 11 miles.
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Kroger
311 E Gwinnett St
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An excellent Kroger. They have everything! Including a wine bar. If Tybee’s IGA Market doesn’t have what you need then Kroger certainly will. Kroger is on Wilmington Island...495 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Distance≈ 11 miles.

Sightseeing

Fort Pulaski is a must see on Tybee! Check out the website for details: https://www.nps.gov/fopu/index.htm There are trails surrounding the fort that dogs will definitely enjoy.
Fort Pulaski National Monument
101 Fort Pulaski Road
Fort Pulaski is a must see on Tybee! Check out the website for details: https://www.nps.gov/fopu/index.htm There are trails surrounding the fort that dogs will definitely enjoy.
Georgia's oldest and tallest lighthouse. Check out the website for details: https://www.tybeelighthouse.org
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Tybee Island Light Station And Museum
30 Meddin Dr
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Georgia's oldest and tallest lighthouse. Check out the website for details: https://www.tybeelighthouse.org
The new marine and science center is a big hit with locals and visitors. Really incredible place and only $10 admission! Kids under 4 are free. Airbnb won't allow me to add that website for details, but a quick online search will do it. Make sure to double check the days they are open. Typically, Wed-Sun.
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Tybee Island Marine Science Center
37 Meddin Drive
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The new marine and science center is a big hit with locals and visitors. Really incredible place and only $10 admission! Kids under 4 are free. Airbnb won't allow me to add that website for details, but a quick online search will do it. Make sure to double check the days they are open. Typically, Wed-Sun.
Excellent kayak tours! For more information: http://seakayakgeorgia.com
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Sea Kayak Georgia - Paddle Tybee
1102 US-80
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Excellent kayak tours! For more information: http://seakayakgeorgia.com
I recommend starting with a trolley tour then exploring the north end on foot. So much to see!
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Savannahin historiallinen kaupunginosa
301 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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I recommend starting with a trolley tour then exploring the north end on foot. So much to see!
The heart of Downtown Savannah and the backdrop in many films (e.g. Forest Gump, Midnight in the Garden). Very large park...great for so many activities be it walking, picnics, frisbee, tennis. If you're here, I enjoy Brighter Day food store for health nuts and the Sentient Bean for an afternoon pick-me-up.
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Forsyth Park
2 W Gaston St
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The heart of Downtown Savannah and the backdrop in many films (e.g. Forest Gump, Midnight in the Garden). Very large park...great for so many activities be it walking, picnics, frisbee, tennis. If you're here, I enjoy Brighter Day food store for health nuts and the Sentient Bean for an afternoon pick-me-up.
Savannah has a fantastic art scene…the SCAD Museum is a must.
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SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner Blvd
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Savannah has a fantastic art scene…the SCAD Museum is a must.
Plans to take a dolphin tour? Captain Derek's has consistently been the highest rated option on the island. I've personally never been on their tour, but I've only heard good things about the company.
Captain Derek's Dolphin Adventure
Plans to take a dolphin tour? Captain Derek's has consistently been the highest rated option on the island. I've personally never been on their tour, but I've only heard good things about the company.
Only accessible by boat or kayak, but one of the most beautiful places to visit in Georgia. Dog owners will also love this island (see my pet owners section for details). To access: You may rent a kayak, or visit Bull River Marina for a 1/2 or full day boat rental. They will also show you how to navigate the waterways.
Little Tybee Island, Georgia 31328, Yhdysvallat
Only accessible by boat or kayak, but one of the most beautiful places to visit in Georgia. Dog owners will also love this island (see my pet owners section for details). To access: You may rent a kayak, or visit Bull River Marina for a 1/2 or full day boat rental. They will also show you how to navigate the waterways.

Best rental shops

Best bike & supply rental on Tybee (delivery & pick up available). You can rent cribs, strollers, pack ‘n plays, beach supplies, bikes etc. They will deliver and set up prior to your arrival. Please contact me first if you want to have an item set up inside...I need to coordinate a time with my housekeeper. Please make sure all other items are picked up before 1 p.m. on the day of checkout. Thank you so much!! For details go to: https://timsbeachgear.com
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Tim's Bike & Beach Gear
1101 US-80
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Best bike & supply rental on Tybee (delivery & pick up available). You can rent cribs, strollers, pack ‘n plays, beach supplies, bikes etc. They will deliver and set up prior to your arrival. Please contact me first if you want to have an item set up inside...I need to coordinate a time with my housekeeper. Please make sure all other items are picked up before 1 p.m. on the day of checkout. Thank you so much!! For details go to: https://timsbeachgear.com
Highest rated jet ski & kayak rental shop on Tybee. For details: https://www.tybeejetski.com
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Tybee Jet Ski & Kayak
1 Old US Hwy 80
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Highest rated jet ski & kayak rental shop on Tybee. For details: https://www.tybeejetski.com
Popular place for golf cart rentals. Golf carts are a great option for getting around the island. Prices are a bit high. For details go to: https://tybeegolfcarts.com. Bree’s Carts on Tybee was a better value but they closed because of COVID. Hopefully, they will reopen soon.
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Tybee Golf Carts
801 1st St
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Popular place for golf cart rentals. Golf carts are a great option for getting around the island. Prices are a bit high. For details go to: https://tybeegolfcarts.com. Bree’s Carts on Tybee was a better value but they closed because of COVID. Hopefully, they will reopen soon.
Beach chair and umbrella rental located in the middle of the island. They can bring the supplies to you. https://tybeeburkesbeachrentals.com
Burke's Beach Rentals
404 Butler Avenue
Beach chair and umbrella rental located in the middle of the island. They can bring the supplies to you. https://tybeeburkesbeachrentals.com

Pet Owners

Areas for dogs to enjoy.
Tybee has two dog parks; one for small dogs and one for large dogs. A great option since they cannot go on the beach. They are located at the intersection of Van Horne and Fort Streets, between the Police Station and River's End Campground and RV Park. The fenced enclosure allows your dog to enjoy time off-leash. Open from dawn till dusk. Please use the parking spaces (free parking) on Van Horne and do not park in the police impound lot. Limit of two dogs per handler.
Dog Park
Tybee has two dog parks; one for small dogs and one for large dogs. A great option since they cannot go on the beach. They are located at the intersection of Van Horne and Fort Streets, between the Police Station and River's End Campground and RV Park. The fenced enclosure allows your dog to enjoy time off-leash. Open from dawn till dusk. Please use the parking spaces (free parking) on Van Horne and do not park in the police impound lot. Limit of two dogs per handler.
Located behind Grayson Stadium in Daffin Park. Turn off Victory Dr. when you get to Bee Rd. Offers a shaded and fenced play area where your dog can play off-leash.
Herty Pines Dog Park
Bee Road
Located behind Grayson Stadium in Daffin Park. Turn off Victory Dr. when you get to Bee Rd. Offers a shaded and fenced play area where your dog can play off-leash.
Located at 523 E. Broad St., bordering the Historic District.
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Mother Mathilda Beasley Park
500 E Broad St
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Located at 523 E. Broad St., bordering the Historic District.
Just around the corner. Jaycee park is a great option for daily walks. This is a regular park, not a dog park, so leashes are required. 30 Van Horne Ave.
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Jaycee Park
30 Van Horne Ave
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Just around the corner. Jaycee park is a great option for daily walks. This is a regular park, not a dog park, so leashes are required. 30 Van Horne Ave.
The island is only accessible by boat, but your pup is welcome to roam without a leash! Just please bring bags and pickup after them so that privilege remains 🙂 To access: You may rent a kayak, or visit Bull River Marina for a 1/2 or full day boat rental. They will also show you how to navigate the waterways.
Little Tybee Island, Georgia 31328, Yhdysvallat
The island is only accessible by boat, but your pup is welcome to roam without a leash! Just please bring bags and pickup after them so that privilege remains 🙂 To access: You may rent a kayak, or visit Bull River Marina for a 1/2 or full day boat rental. They will also show you how to navigate the waterways.

Downtown food scene

An excellent farm-to-table restaurant! For details: http://www.cha-bella.com
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Cha Bella
102 E Broad St
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An excellent farm-to-table restaurant! For details: http://www.cha-bella.com
Wonderful pizza! Very casual restaurant with outdoor dining in an ideal City Market location. Usually very busy with a younger, SCAD crowd.
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Vinnie Van GoGo's
317 W Bryan St
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Wonderful pizza! Very casual restaurant with outdoor dining in an ideal City Market location. Usually very busy with a younger, SCAD crowd.
An exceptional place for brunch. Great food and coffee ☕️ I've never had dinner here, but I doubt they'd disappoint.
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The Collins Quarter
151 Bull St
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An exceptional place for brunch. Great food and coffee ☕️ I've never had dinner here, but I doubt they'd disappoint.
Wonderful place downtown for brunch. I also love their chicken salad.
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J. Christopher's
122 E Liberty
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Wonderful place downtown for brunch. I also love their chicken salad.
You cannot come to Savannah and not eat at Mrs. Wilkes! Great southern food! Get there early because it’s always busy. Here’s the details... A line gathers each morning at 107 West Jones Street. At 11 o'clock, the doors of 107 open and the lunch crowd finds seats at one of the large tables-for-ten shared by strangers. Tabletops are crowded with platters of fried chicken and cornbread dressing, sweet potato souffle, black-eyed peas, okra gumbo, corn muffins and biscuits. The menu changes daily so regulars can have something different every day. Stop by and enjoy the special pleasure of a meal shared with neighbors and strangers.
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Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
107 W Jones St
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You cannot come to Savannah and not eat at Mrs. Wilkes! Great southern food! Get there early because it’s always busy. Here’s the details... A line gathers each morning at 107 West Jones Street. At 11 o'clock, the doors of 107 open and the lunch crowd finds seats at one of the large tables-for-ten shared by strangers. Tabletops are crowded with platters of fried chicken and cornbread dressing, sweet potato souffle, black-eyed peas, okra gumbo, corn muffins and biscuits. The menu changes daily so regulars can have something different every day. Stop by and enjoy the special pleasure of a meal shared with neighbors and strangers.
The Olde Pink House. Feeling fancy? The Pink House is an elegant colonial mansion that serves wonderful food. Bar/tavern downstairs with the occasional band. Located downtown, 23 Abercorn St, Savannah. If you're ever in the tavern, and they still have the chocolate torte, get it. -Fun fact…..The house was originally built out of red brick and then covered in white plaster. The red from the brick would bleed into the plaster, turning it pink. Call for reservations.
23 Abercorn St
The Olde Pink House. Feeling fancy? The Pink House is an elegant colonial mansion that serves wonderful food. Bar/tavern downstairs with the occasional band. Located downtown, 23 Abercorn St, Savannah. If you're ever in the tavern, and they still have the chocolate torte, get it. -Fun fact…..The house was originally built out of red brick and then covered in white plaster. The red from the brick would bleed into the plaster, turning it pink. Call for reservations.
Another great spot for lunch downtown.
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B. Matthew's Eatery
325 East Bay Street
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Another great spot for lunch downtown.
A fantastic restaurant downtown. Wonderful food & service. They serve eclectic southern cuisine with an upscale twist. Call for reservations. Located @ 52 Barnard St, Savannah.
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Alligator Soul Restaurant
114 Barnard St
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A fantastic restaurant downtown. Wonderful food & service. They serve eclectic southern cuisine with an upscale twist. Call for reservations. Located @ 52 Barnard St, Savannah.
A classic spot, and a favorite to enjoy before a boozy night downtown. Enjoy delicious cocktails and tapas. Live music Wednesday through Sunday. 52 Barnard St, Savannah.
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Jazz'd Tapas Bar
52 Barnard St
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A classic spot, and a favorite to enjoy before a boozy night downtown. Enjoy delicious cocktails and tapas. Live music Wednesday through Sunday. 52 Barnard St, Savannah.
Tipsy downtown, starving and it's late? Here's the spot. Open until midnight on weekdays and 3am on weekends.
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Kay's Pizza Savannah
103 W Congress St
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Tipsy downtown, starving and it's late? Here's the spot. Open until midnight on weekdays and 3am on weekends.