One of the days we were in Savannah, we took an organized tour to the Bonaventure Cemetery and the Wormsloe State Historic Site, and the lunch stop was at Erica Davis Lowcountry. I was not sure what to expect, thinking that the tour is probably getting a kick back from the restaurant and it might not be good. I was wrong! This place, that serves Southern cuisine, was simply fantastic, from the delicious food to the friendly service. We started off with drinks: sweet tea ($2.95) for me and pink lemonade ($2.95) for Jodi, preferring the former between the two, the lemonade being sweeter than the tea.
For her main, Jodi ordered a garden salad ($12) as well as a side of Mac and cheese ($5). I liked the Mac and cheese, that was rich and comforting, covered with delicious cheese (definitely not Velveeta!). On my side, I got the brisket platter ($17): I chose the point of the brisket as it is fattier, buttery and juicier than the flat. This is one of the best briskets I ever had: definitely fattier, not dry and with a nice bark. A must have! I could pick two sides and chose the Cole slaw that I often pick with BBQ and red rice, a classic southern specialty made by baking long‑grain white rice in a tomato‑based sauce with aromatics and smoky meats like bacon or sausage (this one had sausage). In fact, the red rice was a recommendation from our tour guide and I was not disappointed: it was comforting as well and I could have eaten a whole plate of it.
We did not get a chance to get dessert, but I bet that the banana pudding is outstanding. Although a bit far from the center of Savannah, Erica Davis Lowcountry is a great address to know and I highly recommend it!
Enjoy (I did)!…