3 Tops Bar

savannahfoodbl on February 26, 2024

3 Tops Bar-B-Que is off the beaten path when you visit Historic Savannah, but well worth the trip. This
veteran owned and operated establishment is located at 5796 Ogeechee Road. The restaurant itself is
set back in a strip mall. The décor is simple, but the service and food are stupendous.


My husband and I have big appetites, but we were informed that we might be surprised at how filling
our chosen menu options were, so we took heed. We started with the nachos appetizer. This is a meal
in itself. We ordered the crisp, house made chips with beef brisket, cheese, black beans, Pico de Gallo,
sour cream, and Guacamole. Everything was extremely fresh and extremely tasty. We tried not to
completely load up on the nachos and not be able to enjoy the sampler plate that we decided to split.


As stated, we decided to order the sampler plate with the ribs, pulled pork, and chicken. For our sides
we choose French fries, cole slaw, and cornbread. The sauces were on the table and decided to try
them all. As a Southerner, I take my barbeque seriously and 3 Tops did not disappoint. The chicken and
ribs were moist, fall off the bone, deliciousness. The pulled pork was equally delicious and moist. My
husband is very picky about his cole slaw and said that it had the right amount of vinegar. The corn
bread was not dry and crumbly or overly sweet. The food was all very good and at a really good price.


If you are looking for something different and have an appetite, I would recommend 3 Tops Bar-B-Que.
The owner is very personable and takes pride in his establishment. It is neat and clean with great
service.

Corleone’s

savannahfoodbl on February 26, 2024

Corleone’s Trattoria is an authentic Italian restaurant located in Historic Downtown Savannah.  My husband and I have passed it on multiple occasions, and it is always crowded.  We finally decided to make a reservation for one of our date nights.  We are so glad that we did.   The night we went was so crowded that the host had me sit in his chair, because there was a line out the door and he said he never has the chance to sit anyway.  Although, I didn’t make any reservations, I was able to talk to some of the other people waiting to be seated and soak up the atmosphere.  A restaurant’s ambiance can be as important as the food itself and the buzz in the air had me excited about the food. 

When perusing the menu there were so many authentic Italian dishes that it was difficult to decide what we were going to order.  For appetizers we started with garlic shrimp and bruschetta.  The garlic shrimp was cooked perfectly.  These fresh, jumbo shrimps were pink indicating they were not overcooked and covered in the most delicious spicy garlic butter sauce. The sauce was thick, but not to thick and infused with fresh garlic and parsley.  The bruschetta was a traditional tomato mix served with fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic glaze.  The appetizers were just the precursor to what was an amazing dinner.

For dinner we had an artisan flatbread.  We went with the Italian artisan flatbread which boast a marinara base, pepperoni, salami, and sausage.  In addition, we had a lobster and shrimp stuffed ravioli and veal parmesan.  The ravioli was as advertised, stuffed with fresh lobster and shrimp which were cooked to exactness, they were not chewy or rubbery and the taste was out of this world.  The veal parmesan was tender, the breading just right, and fried well, it was served over linguine, and topped with marinara and mozzarella.  My husband and I were overjoyed with this meal.

Corleone’s is a must for the food enthusiast. We now understand why there is always a crowd.  It seems that the libations were also good judging from the crowded bar area.  The environment was fun and festive and the food outstanding.  Although they were busy the staff was attentive and added to the overall experience.