Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room

"This was my first time and it was amazing. I got there around 945am on a Friday and just missed the first round by a couple people. It took about 30 more mins to get in and get a table. The food is all already out and ready as you're sat and you help yourself and pass down. The chicken was good but nowhere close to as great as advertised. It lacked flavor and seasoning and wasn't as crispy as I'd hoped. Mikes Chicken in Dallas is waaaaaaaay better and best I've had and rated one spot behind Mrs Wilkes on yelp. The sides though were all amazing! And the dessert was best banana pudding I've had. It's definitely a bucket list visit."

"I showed up thinking I'd have a quick lunch before wandering around Savannah again, but this turned into one of the most memorable meals of the trip. Once I sat down, I realized I'd be sharing a big table with people I'd never met before. It sounded a little awkward at first, but after a few minutes everyone was passing bowls around and chatting like we'd known each other for years. Lunch included fried chicken, cornbread dressing, collard greens, and banana pudding. The fried chicken absolutely lived up to everything I'd heard. The skin stayed crisp while the meat was juicy all the way through. I kept piling a little more cornbread dressing onto my plate because it paired so well with the chicken. The collard greens had plenty of flavor without being overly salty, and somehow I still had room for the banana pudding at the end. It was light, creamy, and exactly the kind of dessert that fits a Southern meal. The best part wasn't even one specific dish. It was the whole experience of everyone sharing the same food around one table. By the time lunch was over, it honestly felt less like eating at a restaurant and more like being invited over to someone's home."

"Whew! What an experience! You walk in, and it feels like grandma's house. I just want to say that the fried chicken is juicy and melts in your mouth. The warm biscuits do the same! Definitely a long wait (1+ hr), but I'd recommend it to try at least once if you're in town and have the time. It's well worth the cash $35 since there's so much to try. My favorite sides were the collards, sweet potatoes, and biscuits. I tried the peach cobbler with the ice cream scoop for dessert. Kinda felt like it was lacking but not terrible. I enjoyed my meal while meeting some new people."