Georgia’s first city experienced a buzzy year of restaurant openings in 2025, and Savannah’s momentum continueswith more exciting, original concepts on the way.
Here are a several highly anticipated spots to put on your radar for 2026.
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Eastern Wharf — Riverfront District
Construction progress at the Eastern Wharf is continuing slowly but surely. A spokesperson for the mixed-use community confirmed that previously announced dining concepts — including Michigan-based Bowdie’s Chophouse, Pittsburgh-export eatertainment destination Coop De Ville and a second location of Savannah’s own Mint To Be Mojito Kitchen — aim to swing their doors along the Savannah Riverfront open early this year, followed by Bowdie’s Chophouse in the second half of 2026. In addition, a forthcoming concept is in development to replace the parkside space previously occupied by Squirrel’s Pizza, which closed at the end of lastyear…