The sign hangs beneath mossy oaks, so you'll have to look for the line that forms during the breakfast and lunchtime hours at this restaurant. This no-nonsense eating-house has been a Savannah favorite for over six decades, serving up down home Southern treats in the basement of a brick building that dates to 1870. The seasonal menu features a rotating plethora of traditional delights, including Southern fried chicken, okra gumbo, buttery cornbread and collard greens. You won't find a bigger lunch plate in town. Family style dining, and cash only.
Website: mrswilkes.com
Phone: (912) 232-5997
Cross Streets: Between Whitaker St and Barnard St
Closed now
- Sun Closed
107 W Jones St Savannah, GA 31401 ·420.59 mi
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Amenities
- Accessible
- Family friendly
Reviews
yelpMrs. Wilkes' Dining Room is the ultimate Savannah experience. It has that authentic, 'at-home' soul where you sit at a big communal table and just start passing plates. It honestly reminds me of...
MoreWe arrived at Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room at 11:05am. There was already a line around the block so we got into the line. We were in line for approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. The restaurant is...
MoreThis place is not for the shy. (I say that as a full-on introvert.) Wait in line to be seated with groups of strangers at the same giant table. Then plates of Southern food start hitting the table...
MoreYes, it's touristy. Yes, the lines are long. Yes, they only take cash and do not take reservations. But don't let these arguments keep you away: Mrs. Wikes' is superb. The fried chicken is among...
MoreMrs. Wilkes holds such a special place in my heart. I remember coming here back in high school, grabbing food to go out the back entrance--the smell alone brings back so many memories. Every time...
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