The Olde Pink House
Housed in a colonial-era building dating to 1771, this landmark serves elevated Lowcountry fare in a setting deeply rooted in Savannah’s earliest history.
Step into a building that contributes to the historic resonance of Reynolds Square—its location near key Revolutionary War landmarks and its enduring presence reflect the area’s layered past. The Olde Pink House occupies one of Savannah’s oldest standing structures, its salmon-hued brick softened by time yet unmistakably colonial. Inside, formal dining rooms and a airy portico space balance gravitas and ease; look for the Palladian window framing the square, a signature architectural touch from the Georgian era.
The menu honors Lowcountry tradition while refined for modern expectations: shrimp and grits appear in several iterations, often featuring local stone-ground grits and Gulf shrimp, sometimes with hints of aged cheddar or smoked ham. Chicken and waffles, she-crab soup, and fried green tomatoes appear as expected, but the consistency across visits speaks to a kitchen grounded in regional ingredients and time-honored technique rather than trend-chasing.
Reservations are highly recommended, especially for the popular courtyard seating, where live jazz often swells as the sun sets over the square. Arrive early to linger over a glass of Southern wine before dinner, and don’t skip dessert—the banana pudding or bread pudding with bourbon sauce often rounds out a historic meal. Weekday evenings tend to be quieter, ideal for unhurried conversation and deeper appreciation of the architecture.
