I have to be very honest. When I made the decision to take a ride over to Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room on Jones Street last Monday morning, I wasn’t mentally […]
Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
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Best Southern Food Restaurant
Who knew Sema Wilkes’ vision of a modest boardinghouse would turn into a true Southern food icon? Still serving up heaping plates of Southern favorites family-style. Runner-up: Sweet Potatoes Kitchen […]
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Best Fried Chicken
As the line spreading down Jones and onto Whitaker every Friday morning can attest, Mrs. Wilkes has incredible, wait-worthy food. Make sure you stake out your spot early for this […]
Posted inThe Best of Savannah
Best Southern Food Restaurant
As the line spreading down Jones and onto Whitaker every Friday morning can attest, Mrs. Wilkes has incredible, wait-worthy food. Make sure you stake out your spot early for this […]
Posted inThe Best of Savannah
Best Soul Food Restaurant
As the line spreading down Jones and onto Whitaker every Friday morning can attest, Mrs. Wilkes has incredible, wait-worthy food. Make sure you stake out your spot early for this […]
Posted inThe Best of Savannah
Best Fried Chicken
You’ll see the line for Mrs. Wilkes before you see the house. Sema Wilkes’ old boarding house on Jones Street is always crammed for lunch, which is only served from […]
Posted inThe Best of Savannah
Best Southern Food Restaurant
You’ll see the line for Mrs. Wilkes before you see the house. Sema Wilkes’ old boarding house on Jones Street is always crammed for lunch, which is only served from […]
Posted inThe Best of Savannah
Best Fried Chicken
The most authentic Southern food, y’all. If you’re looking for an introduction to Southern cooking, let Mrs. Wilkes show you the way. Runner-up: Sisters of the New South
Posted inThe Best of Savannah
Best Southern Food
The most authentic Southern food, y’all. If you’re looking for an introduction to Southern cooking, let Mrs. Wilkes show you the way. Runner-up: Sisters of the New South
Posted inThe Best of Savannah
Best Southern Food
For when Grandma’s cooking just won’t cut it. This venerable institution is on every tourist’s must-do list, and clearly the locals love it, too. Runner-up, Both: Sisters of the New […]
Posted inThe Best of Savannah
Best Fried Chicken
For when Grandma’s cooking just won’t cut it. This venerable institution is on every tourist’s must-do list, and clearly the locals love it, too. Runner-up, Both: Sisters of the New […]
Posted inThe Best of Savannah
Best Southern Food
The secret is long out, especially after President Obama’s visit here in 2010. But what made Mrs. Wilkes so special to so many generations of Savannahians stays true to tradition. […]