Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room

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"Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room makes every Savannah must-visit list there is. It’s even President Barack Obama’s go-to Savannah stop. It’s cash only, doesn’t take reservations, doesn’t do takeout orders, and has filled up daily since 1946. Winner of a James Beard Award in the American Classics category, Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room serves homestyle Southern staples like fried chicken, cornbread dressing, gumbo, and black eye peas. Hop in line by 11 a.m., and join other diners at one of the 10 communal tables for one of the best lunches in town." - Elizabeth Bowers