Ghost stories and cornbread-name a better Southern pairing. At The Olde Pink House, Savannah’s beloved 18th-century mansion-turned-restaurant, diners savor Lowcountry classics while keeping one eye on the paranormal activity.
Is that chill from the air conditioning… or the spirit of a long-gone resident drifting past your table? Either way, the peach glazed pork chops are worth the spectral company.
A Pink Mansion With An Appetite For History
Walking up to 23 Abercorn Street, your eyes land on a warm pink facade that practically glows at sunset. The creaking floorboards greet you before the hostess does, and the smell of butter and toasted pecans wraps around you like a hug from your grandmother.
Built around 1771 for James Habersham Jr., this Georgian mansion later housed Georgia’s Planters Bank and cycled through various businesses before opening as the restaurant visitors adore today. Colonial-era charm meets modern Southern hospitality in every corner…