Staunton Va, Savannah Ga, Key Largo

We will be spending a night in Staunton, 2 in Savannah and 4 nights in Key Largo in September. I would appreciate some input about places to eat.
 
Thanks
John

As I've suggested before, the Breakfast Club on Tybee (outside of Savannah) can't b beat for lunch or especially breakfast.

Also, the Wassaw Sound Seafood Company on Haversham in Savannah is truly stellar.  We had one of the best meals we've ever had in Savannah there.

Wassaw Sound Seafood Company is closed.

That is indeed sad news.

Wright's Dairy Rite in Staunton: 

Sorry, forgot the link:

http://www.dairy-rite.com/

Get off I 81 at Exit 222 In Staunton and get some great country food at Mrs. Rowe's Family Restaurant.  At Exit 220 you can drive in at Wright's Dairy Bar and get great burgers, subs and sandwiches.  Or pull in at Exit 222  and go S on Richmond Ave. then right on Greenville Ave. to Johnson then 2 blocks go right to Beverly and Staunton Grocery will be to your right.  Go to Staunton Grocery for good fine dining for lunch or dinner. 
 
Spend the night at Inn at Old Virginia in a Barn Room. 
 
http://www.innatoldvirginia.com/
Mrs. Rowe's Family Restaurant @ 74 Rowe Rd., Staunton, VA 540 - 886 - 1833.
http://www.mrsrowes.com/
Wright's Dairy Rite @ 346 Greenville Ave., Staunton, VA 540 - 886 - 0435.
http://www.dairy-rite.com/
Staunton Grocery @ 105 West Beverley Street, Staunton, VA 540 - 886 - 6880.
http://www.stauntongrocery.com/

What kind of restaurants are you interested in when you visit Savannah.  Are you interested in fine dining, casual, country, seafood or what.  Thanks.

I second Mrs Rowe's.

I really like breakfast there, they do biscuits and gravy right.

Not a fan of Mrs. Rowes or Wright's...quality has dropped off at both. I have been more impressed with some of the smaller eateries in downtown Staunton, including Zynodoa and The Depot.

If you feel like taking a slight detour off I - 81 into Roanoke you can stop for lunch at the Texas Tavern.
It's truly a great little place right downtown.

http://tinyurl.com/27ek3nd

DT

The Depot is excellent.  I second The Depot and recommend it also.
 
The Depot Grill @ 42 Middlebrook Ave., Staunton, VA 540 - 885 - 7332.
http://www.depotgrille.com/

Littleman


What kind of restaurants are you interested in when you visit Savannah.  Are you interested in fine dining, casual, country, seafood or what.  Thanks.

We are open to trying just about anything. I like fish and seafood, however my wife is not a fan. Hopefully any place where I could enjoy fish or seafood would have to have something on the menu for my wife.
 
    We rarely eat breakfast at home, but really enjoy it while on vacation. This will be our first drive to Florida (from Ontario) without our son. Usually we hurry  down 81-77 and 95 to get to Orlando. This time we are taking our time and stopping in a couple of cities we have not visited before.
 
We plan on stopping in Charlotte for BBQ and are looking for different ideas for the places I quoted in my first post.
 
Thanks for all the help. I have several links I need to follow.
 
Cheers
John

B Matthews is casual and open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on E. Bay St. near the river. Their menu has steak and seafood as well as something for everyone.  Firefly Cafe serves a casual lunch and dinner in a nice atmosphere with a menu for all.  The Old Pink House is open for dinner for a very romantic night.  Belford's is located in a beautiful old building in the historic district serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with steaks and seafood as well as others for everyone.  Crystal Beer Parlor is a lot of fun for lunch or dinner.
 
B. Matthews Eatery @ 325 East Bay St., Savannah, GA. 912 - 233 - 1319.
http://www.bmatthewseatery.com/
Firefly Cafe @ 321 Habersham St., Savannah, GA. 912 - 234 - 1971.
http://www.fireflycafega.com/
The Olde Pink House Restaurant @ 23 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA. 912 - 232 - 4286.
Belford's Restaurant Seafood and Steaks @ 315 W Street Julian St., Savannah, GA. 912 - 233 - 2626.
http://www.belfordssavannah.com/index.html
Crystal Beer Parlor @ 301 West Jones St., Savannah, GA. 912 - 231 - 0999. *
http://www.crystalbeerparlor.com/

Good BBQ in Charlotte.
 
Bar B Q King @ 2900 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC. 704 - 399 - 8344.
http://www.barbqking.com/
Bill Spoon's Barbecue @ 5524 S. Blvd., Charlotte, NC. 704 - 525 - 8865.

Route 11


Not a fan of Mrs. Rowes or Wright's...quality has dropped off at both. I have been more impressed with some of the smaller eateries in downtown Staunton, including Zynodoa and The Depot.

Route 11, is correct here. Mrs. Rowe's has not been the same for years now. Wright's, while having the charm of curb service, is mediocre at best. I would go to a fast food joint before Wright's.
 
Staunton Grocery on Beverly Street is outstanding if you desire a high end meal. Most items are locally sourced and prepared creatively.
 
BTW, in case you're unaware, it's pronounced Stanton - rhymes with ant -, not Stawnton.
 
Enjoy your trip!

Alabama Jack's just north of Key Largo is a must stop. You can access Key Largo going this way (Card Island Sound) and it's much nicer than US 1. Great conch fritters, seafood, whatever. Nice location right on the water with funky, local atmosphere.
http://www.tripadvisor.co...rida_Keys_Florida.html

If you have time drive over to Tybee Island and have lunch at AJ's.
 
AJ's Dockside Restaurant @ 1315 Chatham Ave., Tybee Island, GA. 912 - 786 - 9533.
http://ajsdocksidetybee.com/
 
Back in Savannah you could also try Bistro Savannah.  Boar's Head Grill and Tavern is outstanding for casual riverfront dining in an old historic building.
 
Bistro Savannah @ 309 W. Congress St., Savannah, GA. 912 - 233 - 6266.
http://www.garibaldisavannah.com/flash.html
Boar's Head Grill and Tavern @ One North Lincoln St., Savannah, GA. 912 - 651 - 9660.
http://www.boarsheadgrillandtavern.com/
 
Be sure to visit Savannah City Market for shopping and dining. 
 
Cafe at City Market is one of the many choices for dining at City Market.
 
Cafe @ City M arket @ 224 W. St. Julian St., Savannah, GA. 912 - 236 - 7133.
 
http://www.savannahcitymarket.com/cafe/index.html

In Key Largo, we liked the Key Largo Conch House.  Just off the highway but tucked away in a grove, you'll likely drive by it a couple times til you find it.  Had good key lime pie, fish tacos and a few others things.  Nice folks.

There are a couple of good BBQ joints right off I 95 near Kingsland, GA right before you get to FL state line at Exit 3 if you need a rest stop.
 
Blue's BBQ @ 1330 Boone Ave. Extension E, Kingsland, GA 912 - 576 - 8682.
G Daddy's Real BBQ @ 1330 Boone Ave. Ext., Kingsland, GA. 912 - 576 - 8682.
Sonny's BBQ @ 1380 E. Boone Ave., Kingsland, GA 912 - 673 - 7262.

If you need a rest stop in Jacksonville, FL get off I 95 at Exit 350 B go S on Palm Ave. 3 blocks to Phillips and Bistro Aix is on the right serving fine road food for lunch or dinner.
 
Bistro Aix @ 1440 San Marco Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 904 - 398 - 1949.
http://www.bistrox.com/

If you need a rest stop in Daytona Beach, FL get off I 95 at Exit 261 and go E on W International Speedway Blvd. a few minutes on the E side of the Speedway  to Brickyard Lounge and Grill for good road food.
 
Brickyard Daytona Lounge and Grill @ 747 W Internatl Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 386 - 253 - 2270.
http://www.daytonabrickyard.com/

When you get to Key Largo go to Mrs. Mac's for breakfast, lunch or dinner for good fresg sabdwiches, seafood and steaks.  Go to Sundowner's for dinner and watch the sunset on their outdoor deck.
 
Mrs. Mac's Kitchen @ 99336 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, FL 305 - 451 - 3722.
http://www.mrsmacskitchen.com/
Sundowner's @ 103900 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 305 - 451 - 5566.
http://www.sundownerskeylargo.com/

This is a great BBQ joint right on Dixie Highway in Homestead, north of Key Largo.
http://shiversbbq.com/

Curiously American President Woodrow Wilson was born in Staunton and spen part of his childhood in Savannah.

A couple of nice places in Savannah are Noble Fare, Firefly Cafe and Local 11 Ten. 
 
Noble Fare @ 321 Jefferson St., Savannah, GA. 912 - 443 - 3210.
http://www.noblefare.com/
Firefly Cafe @ 321 Habersham St., Savannah, GA. 912 - 234 - 1971.
http://www.fireflycafega.com/
Local 11 Ten @ 1110 Bull St., Savannah, GA. 912 - 790 - 9000.
http://www.local11ten.com/

Of all the places I have lived, Staunton, VA was my favorite.  Consider spending more than just an overnight in one of several excellent Victorian-style bed & breakfasts or the Stonewall Jackson Hotel. 

I am sorry to hear that Mrs. Rowe's and Wright's aren't what they once were.  Oh well, neither am I!

As you mentioned a stop in Savannah I'm surprised that this establishment hasn't been mentioned: http://www.ladyandsons.com/ .

MetroplexJim


Of all the places I have lived, Staunton, VA was my favorite.  Consider spending more than just an overnight in one of several excellent Victorian-style bed & breakfasts or the Stonewall Jackson Hotel. 

I am sorry to hear that Mrs. Rowe's and Wright's aren't what they once were.  Oh well, neither am I!

As you mentioned a stop in Savannah I'm surprised that this establishment hasn't been mentioned: http://www.ladyandsons.com/ .

No offense, but I'm not surprised. I've been there twice...first time was horrible. Cafeteria style junk...went back with a friend and was doubly disappointed. On the other hand, I have heard others rave about the place. IMHO, a wait in line tourist trap feeding trough.

Just wanted to say thank you to all who suggested places for us to eat on our recent vacation. As always, not enough hours in the day to try all the great spots, but we made it to a few.
 
In Staunton, by the time we checked in to the hotel, we were tired and wanted something not too far away. We ended up at the Mill Street grill. We really enjoyed it. I had the beef ribs and my wife had the eggplant parm.
 
On the way through Charlotte, we stopped at the Penguin diner. Big line up so we ordered to go. Not a place we will visit again likely. Burger, ham sandwich and onion rings. Rings best part of the meal.
 
In Savannah, first night I got take out order of Crab Stew and Crawfish Etouffe. Both quite nice. We also ate at the Crystal Beer Parlor. I had a great burger and my wife really enjoyed her Greek Taco.
 
In Key Largo, we drove back to Alabama Jacks on a Thursday night about 6:30 pm and arrived to be told by th staff that they had just closed.(?) We ended up at Mrs. Macs. Conch fritters, fried fish of the day, conch soup were all great. $2 Yuengling and I was a happy camper. We returned the second night of our stay.
 
Had a Cuban sandwich at the Cuban Coffee Queen. Fantastic.
 
Again, thanks all.
 
Cheers
John