Savannah's Dining Scene Sees New Openings and Shifts

A modern steakhouse debuts, a popular BBQ food truck relocates, and a sandwich shop closes due to lease issues.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:07am

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Savannah's dining landscape is undergoing some changes, with the opening of a new modern steakhouse concept called Marbled & Fin, the relocation of the popular Slow Fire BBQ food truck, and the closure of Finches Sandwiches and Sundries due to leasing challenges. Additionally, the Eastern Wharf community is launching a weekly food truck event on Thursdays.

Why it matters

These updates showcase the evolving nature of Savannah's culinary scene, with new restaurant openings, food truck movements, and the challenges faced by small businesses in the area. The changes reflect the city's growing reputation as a dining destination and the ongoing efforts to provide diverse dining options for residents and visitors.

The details

Marbled & Fin, a new modern steakhouse concept, has opened its second location in Savannah, following its successful debut in Charleston. The restaurant offers a range of luxury bites, raw bar offerings, salads, small plates, vegetable-forward dishes, and premium cuts of beef. Slow Fire BBQ, a popular food truck serving farm-to-table Texas-style barbecue, has announced that it will no longer be popping up at its previous location on Waters Avenue, and will instead be frequently appearing at a new spot on East 37th Street. Meanwhile, Finches Sandwiches and Sundries, a beloved sandwich shop, is closing due to leasing issues and the potential for environmental damages at their current location. Lastly, the Eastern Wharf community has launched a weekly Food Truck Thursdays event, featuring rotating food trucks and a Savannah Sunset Market on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

  • Marbled & Fin Savannah opened on April 8, 2026.
  • Slow Fire BBQ will be popping up at their new location on East 37th Street on April 10 and 11, 2026.
  • Finches Sandwiches and Sundries will be closing on April 11, 2026.
  • Food Truck Thursdays at Eastern Wharf launched on April 2, 2026 and will continue until April 30, 2026.

The players

Marbled & Fin

A new modern steakhouse concept that has opened its second location in Savannah, following its successful debut in Charleston. The restaurant offers a range of luxury bites, raw bar offerings, salads, small plates, vegetable-forward dishes, and premium cuts of beef.

Slow Fire BBQ

A popular food truck serving farm-to-table Texas-style barbecue that has announced it will no longer be popping up at its previous location on Waters Avenue, and will instead be frequently appearing at a new spot on East 37th Street.

Finches Sandwiches and Sundries

A beloved sandwich shop that is closing due to leasing issues and the potential for environmental damages at their current location.

Eastern Wharf

A mixed-use neighborhood overlooking the Savannah River that has launched a weekly Food Truck Thursdays event, featuring rotating food trucks and a Savannah Sunset Market on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

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The takeaway

Savannah's dining scene continues to evolve, with the opening of a new modern steakhouse, the relocation of a popular BBQ food truck, and the closure of a beloved sandwich shop due to leasing challenges. These changes reflect the city's growing reputation as a dining destination and the ongoing efforts to provide diverse culinary options for residents and visitors.