Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House

Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House
107 West Jones Street, Savannah
912-232-5997
Hours: Monday-Friday 11 am- 2 pm
Cost: $16 (half price for children 12 and under)
Note: Bring cash- credit cards are not accepted
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Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House is a must-experience Savannah tradition. Since 1943, Sema Wilkes (and now her family since her passing in 2002) has served up authentic southern working-class fare in a traditional boarding house setting. Lines gather every morning waiting for the 11 am opening. Diners find a place at communal tables to experience a family-style meal that would make their grandmothers proud.

Menus change daily and seasonally but family-style service could include:

Fried Chicken
Beef Stew
Sausage
Meat Loaf
Collard Greens
Macaroni and Cheese
Butter Beans
Cabbage
Rice and Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Black Eyed Peas
Okra and Tomatoes
Pickled Beets
Candied Yams
Banana Pudding