Pete,
Another must do is the Crystal Beer Parlor on Jefferson St. Downtown. Been there since 1933-great local food, beer (obviously)and honest cocktails. In the late 80s and 90s I lived in JAX FL. And would travel to Savannah on business- say expense account. As long as I was turning in the Sales #s an expense from someplace with a name like B6eer Palace never raised an eyebrow. Also check out Spankys on River front if it's still there. Savannah's a great city that didn't get ravaged during the Civil War like Charleston. Being a native from SC- Charleston's still the Holy City of the state.