Savannah, Georgia is about to give carnivores two very good reasons to book a trip. Two established American steakhouse brands are opening outposts in the city: Bowdie's Chophouse in 2026 and Oak Steakhouse in early 2027.
Bowdie's, a Michigan-born chophouse, is heading to the Eastern Wharf district along the Savannah waterfront. It will be an intimate affair — the dining room seats fewer than 100 guests, with a mezzanine level reserved for private dining. Expect the classic formula done properly: premium cuts, rich sides, handcrafted cocktails, and interiors built around warm woodgrain, plush leather seating and black linens. Signature dishes are part of the plan, though the exact menu hasn't been announced yet.
Oak Steakhouse arrives in early 2027 and takes a different corner of the city: the heart of the Historic District. The brand started in Charleston, South Carolina, and positions itself as a modern take on the traditional American steakhouse, pairing serious steaks with a curated wine list and polished service. If other Oak locations are anything to go by, the Savannah menu will lean on a raw bar (oysters, lobster, crab), family-style sides such as whipped potatoes and roasted jalapeño cornbread, and desserts like vanilla crème brûlée and a chocolate layer cake.
For travellers, this adds a new layer to a city that already punches above its weight on food. Savannah's appeal has always been its walkable historic squares, ghost stories and Southern cooking — but until now, a destination-quality fine steak dinner hasn't been its headline act. With two arriving within roughly a year of each other, and both in prime locations (one by the river, one downtown), a special-occasion meal can slot easily into any itinerary. Book ahead once opening dates are confirmed: rooms this size in a tourist-heavy city fill fast, especially during spring and autumn peak season.
Story via Global Traveler.
