Savannah Trip Review - Part 4 - More Good Eats

Okay! Round two of the best eats consumed on the Savannah Trip!

For me there is nothing like a quaint little French Bistro. Preferably in the Jardin des Tuileries, but I will take what I can get. Luckily I found Papillote. Tres Maginifique!

Papillote

We sipped champagne as we waited for our food.

The place is small so you may have to wait. You can even take your order to go!

Gruyere Mac & Cheese

A sandwich du jour!

Macaroons! Pistachio, lemon and Nutella.

http://www.papillote-savannah.com/

After a tasty lunch at Papillote keep the French theme going by heading right down Broughton Street to the delightful and eclectic Paris Market.

I didn't take any pictures inside -I was too busy drinking my tea au lait, browsing, tapping my foot to the French music, and pretending I was in Paris.

So check out their website:

http://www.theparismarket.com/

So I may have mentioned a few times in the previous Savannah posts that this was a special occasion trip.

It was my birthday, and I wanted to have a nice big dinner.

So I chose the Sapphire Grill.

We opted for the Six Course Chef's Tasting at Market Price.

We had no idea what were getting, but if sounded so very French. And

after our wonderfully French themed day if felt the right thing to have!

First Course - scallop. Very nice.

Second Course - Fish (white). Tasty. Well seasoned.

Third Course - Tuna. Really good. Probably my favorite.

Fourth Course -

I forget what this one was - it was my least favorite. Not bad just not something I would have

ordered for myself. Ha - this is the first time it hit me that I had no idea what I had ordered!

Fifth Course - Lamb. Very Nice!

Sixth Course - Dessert - Wonderful!

I really liked the Sapphire Grill. Our waitress was wonderful and gave us wonderful service.

There was a mix of really casually dressed people (jeans) and there was a four top where the

men were wearing tuxes.

My only complaint was that the manager (who sometimes delivered our food) was more interested

in the large Frat party that was to arrive 'any minute' than taking a few minutes to explain what our food was. He just plopped them down and went. Every time he walked by with a plate of food I was secretly hoping it wasn't ours!

http://www.sapphiregrill.com/

Goose Feathers

This was a cute little cafe close to the condo we rented.

Read about our condo here.

It was cute and easy to order. Great for getting in and out if

 you are ready to get going on your day.

You order first before sitting down - FYI!

Lots of breakfast sandwich choices.

Breakfast sandwich with pesto.

http://www.goosefeatherscafe.com/

The Six Pence Pub

So we all know how fond I am of a good little French Bistro.

Well, I am equally found of a great English pub.

We had spotted The Six Pence Pub when we started our 

Architectural Tour. We decided to head there after the tour as

we were tired, cold (in Savannah? I know!) and in need of a good beer! 

The pub was packed, but warm! And I enjoyed my time here.

It was what we needed at the right time.

The Reuben - really hit the spot!

Shepherd's Pie - really nice. I liked it.

Nice lineup of Toby Jugs - they even had one of the Queen!

http://www.sixpencepub.com/ourlocations_savannah.htm

The food options in Savannah are plentiful. You can go Southern, bar food all the way or find some French gems. We really only had one 'bad' meal and that was the second time around at Bernie's Oyster House (click here to read more).

My only negative experience was at the Moon River Brewing Company. We were completely ignored

by the bartender. She actually went and got someone else to serve us after she walked passed us at least five times. All we wanted was a beer. But, oh well the man who did serve us was nice enough.

Savannah Trip Review - Part 3 - Good Eats

Well, we ate like pigs, Who doesn't on a trip!?

Here are some food highlights of Savannah, GA!

Bernie's Oyster House

Our first stop for our first time in Savannah.

We wanted to check out River Street and get a beer and a snack.

Bernie's is pretty small and pretty dumpy. Which is kind of cool!

We had a local beer from Moon River Brewing and some oysters.

The Oysters were good! And the beer was good as well.

I did look this place up on Yelp after we ate there and saw some pretty negative reviews.

We actually ate at Bernie's twice. At the beginning of the trip and at the end of the trip.

The second time around was not that great as we ventured away from the oysters and ordered off the menu.

What was consistent each time we visited was the staff drama unfolding behind the bar.

From family drama, bad attitudes and waitresses fighting over the same guy I dare say I might just go back for the show - as long as I get my beer!

Molly MacPherson's

I'm going to just say I love this place. After the drama at Bernie's we made our way to this 'pub'

I had it on my list of place to try and I wanted to see if it was really Scottish.

So far so good. We've go the Union Jack. The Scottish flag (St. Andrews cross) and the Royal Standard of Scotland

It was pretty cold (early February) and this place was warm and inviting.

Too bad the fire wasn't on!

It was a quite night, and most people were at the bar.

Good beer local and Scottish. And the single malts are displayed in English pourers - I felt like I was in Edinburgh!

Steak and Guinness Stew!

Bangers and mash!

Nice single malt for afters!

Had a nice time at Molly's. Talked to some locals had some great beer and whisky.

I definitely recommend a stop here. Hate ye back as they say in Scotland.

I can't wait to get back.

http://www.macphersonspub.com/Main/Home.aspx

Some of the locals we met at Molly's recommended a good dive bar to round out the evening.

So that is how we found ourselves at The Rail Pub.

This place is fun. Peanuts on the floor. Tunes blaring from the digital jukebox. And again a good selection of beer.

Peanuts on the floor.

We just fed the jukebox and played darts.

Totally had the place to ourselves.

One of the benefits of going to Savannah in February!

After a night of whisky and dive bars one needs to start off with a good breakfast.

For us that place was B. Matthews.

The interior of this place is really cute.

We ate here twice during our trip.

Food was consistent.

Service was good both times.

Our second visit for breakfast was on Saturday.

The wait was tremendous and the hostess looked overwhelmed.

She clearly did not have control of what was going on and people who were really there first

were sat after people that had just walked in.

Poached egg with sausage and a biscuit (B. Matthew's Basic Breakfast).

The fruit served was huge!

Grits. I don't get grits! I think they are gross!

Really good biscuits and gravy.

http://www.bmatthewseatery.com/index.php

Check back again for part 2 - More Good Eats! Are you hungry now?