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Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House
March 12, 2005
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Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House is one of the South's legendary landmarks. Although Mrs. Wilkes, who passed away in 2003, stopped taking boarders nearly 40 years ago, her famous dining room lives on, serving the family-style meals that put it on the map.
Never mind that there's no sign marking its location on West Jones Street—the line that starts forming at 10:30 a.m. marks the spot. When the doors open at 11:00, you'll be seated at one of the tables-for-10 along with folks you probably don't know.
The food is classic. Fried chicken, (this is the South, after all), gumbo, creamed corn, scalloped eggplant, Savannah red rice, biscuits, and corn muffins are served from big bowls and platters passed at the table.
Get in line early. You won't regret the wait.
Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House
107 West Jones Street
Savannah, GA
912-232-5997
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