My husband and I visited Mrs. Wilkes. The food was very good: fried chicken was great and the vegetables were to die for. The freshest tasting okra, great squash casserole, etc. And this was autumn, so I have to think the veggies in the middle of summer would be even better.
However, I do have a complaint about service, one which I did hear from others. This was the most rushed lunch I've ever had. The second we sat down the food was all placed on the table and you dig in. Yes, it is family style, but the pace of the service is very rushed. Locals are friendly, but they scarfed down three pieces of chicken in about five minutes. If you are like me and would like to take a breath every few minutes, you'll soon find the dishes being removed, dessert being brought and boom, you're out the door. I estimate we were in and out in less than 25 minutes. I told my husband that next time I'm going to take my time and ask to be moved to another table to finish my meal. We're here in the area again and I may try it again. I'll repost if we do go again.
In Savannah, we had good meals at Bistro Savannah (not Roadfood-type though) and good pizza at Vinnie Van GoGo.
"A vintage photo of Mrs. Wilkes' place from a cookbook she published in 1976. Nothing's changed ... especially not the great food inside!"
Michael Stern
