“The Hostess City” is an apt nickname for Savannah, where Paula Deen and Sema Wilkes stirred the city’s (and nation’s) appetite for home-style fare. To get a sense of the destination, let the best Southern food in Savannah guide you.
Clary's Cafe
404 Abercorn St.
This longtime business is nondescript from the outside but has had a loyal following since the early 20th century. (It also features in John Berendt’s “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.”) Though only open through late afternoon, the restaurant serves breakfast all day. Best bets are eggs Benedict, country-fried steak served with eggs or the legendary corned beef hash. If you have any room, try a malted milk shake from the soda fountain.