Well, when to you see good reviews and there is a line of people out the door waiting for the place to open.... And it was the chicken was cooked to order, came out super hot, and was both crispy and juicy. The greens were super flavorful and needed no added spices. I'm not a big cornbread guy but took a couple bites anyway. The jalapeños weren't over powering and offset the sweetness a little. My server was amazing!!! She greeted me as soon as I walked with lively smile and great attitude. At first I was confused if it was fast casual or full service as they takeout section is in the center of the restaurant. She explained that you can do both, so opted to stay for lunch. I wish I could recall name, because she is worth requesting. read more

Geneva's Famous Chicken and Cornbread - 2 piece white with greens & jalapeño cornbread - Southern Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Upon arriving in Savannah, we were looking for a good local spot to eat and stumbled across Geneva's Famous Chicken & Cornbread Co. Looking back, we probably should've kept right on walking. We ordered the fried chicken, potato wedges, red rice, New Orleans rice, and cabbage, jalapeno cornbread and pecan cornbread. Unfortunately, the only things we actually enjoyed were the fried chicken and the potato wedges. Once again, it was an epic fail. The cabbage tasted like it had been boiled in plain water with absolutely no seasoning. Both the red rice and the New Orleans rice reminded us of Minute Rice or Uncle Ben's microwavable rice--bland, lacking flavor, and nothing like the rich, seasoned rice dishes we were expecting. The fried chicken was crispy, juicy, and well-seasoned, and the potato wedges were cooked perfectly, but those two items weren't enough to save the meal. We came hoping for authentic Southern comfort food, but left disappointed. Sadly, this is one restaurant we won't be adding to our list of places to revisit. read more

Geneva's Famous Chicken and Cornbread - chicken - Southern Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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I was visiting from out of town and discovered this spot on TikTok, so I decided to give it a try. There was a slight wait to be seated, but once we were at our table, our server greeted us promptly and took our order without issue. The food did take about 30 minutes to come out, which was a bit longer than expected. Overall, I'd rate the food a 3.9 out of 5;it was good, but not quite exceptional. One thing to note is that there's a 2% fee added for dining in, and some of the menu prices felt a bit on the higher side. That said, it was still a decent experience overall and worth trying if you're in the area. read more

Geneva's Famous Chicken and Cornbread - Lump crab cake, fried shrimp, green beans, mash potatoes & gravy, cornbread cake with strawberry spread - Southern Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Visiting Savannah for the 3rd time but we will definitely be back here! Jaylan was our server and he was excellent. He has great customer service and made sure we had everything we needed. It will take some time to get your food if you get the fried chicken but it is worth it! It's cooked fresh to order. Hubby ordered the ox tail special with mash potatoes, green beans, mac and cheese. Daughter ordered four piece fried chicken with sweet potatoes, and I ordered the three piece fried chicken with greens. Some of our sides were an upcharge but it was worth it. Everything was delicious, we shared our sides. Hubby ordered banana pudding and finished it before we got out of the bathroom! The bathrooms are unisex and so clean and cute! Overall we really enjoyed our meal and had leftovers. read more

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08.2026 First time customer and it was almost perfect. Got home and they had forgot to put my cornbread in the bag so I had to go back. Their online ordering system isn't accurate on actually what is available, fyi. I ordered and paid for 2 deserts that I was told weren't available when I got there. The chicken was great, the cabbage was good, I prefer a spicy cabbage tho so I let the family have it. The 4 employees I interacted with appeared not to want to be there. read more

My family and I wanted to find a good spot to eat at in Savannah while on vacation in Hilton Head, SC. We came across Geneva's Chicken and Cornbread which had a 4.6 star rating. I can see why they received that many stars. The food was EXCELLENT! Everything was seasoned to perfection, from the chicken to the mashed potatoes to the green beans! It was GOOD! If you are ever in Savannah, GA - do yourself a favor and stop by to grab a bite to eat. read more

Geneva's Famous Chicken and Cornbread - Seasoned green beans - Southern Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Friendly customer service. The food was delicious! I ordered the Cajun Fried turkey wings, greens, rice and jalapeno loaf , yummy chefs kiss to Geneva! read more

Heck yeah. This place is more than worth the stop if you're passing through Savannah and good luck if you're a local because you're about to fall in love! This place has possibly the best fried chicken I ever experienced. Shatter-crisp, thin breading hiding the juiciest meat beneath, if you poke it before you bite in, you will likely send a river of juices flowing. To put it plainly- I am on ozempic now and it obviously affects my appetite.... The ozempic is no match for this chicken that was so flawless that I managed to power through and still put down four pieces. Did I suffer later? Yes, I sure did. Did I regret it? Not at all, life needs living and this chicken is life. Skip the potato logs, it's a waste of a side option with the many other choices. Yes, obviously you need to get the cornbread too. And the "tenders" and I put that in quotes because the more appropriate name would be CUTLETs. Absolutely huge, tender beyond belief... sigh, I hate that this place is five hours away from home but in a way... I'm also relieved. read more

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Food is phenomenal but service and infrastructure needs improvement. Young lady at the front desk was not friendly and I've been several times where the service was just not that great! read more

Geneva's Famous Chicken and Cornbread - Buffet Line - Southern Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 6:43PM Found this gem online and figured we'd give it a shot. Was seated right away. Place is well clean. We noticed they get pretty busy especially with a lot of orders for pickup. Service by Kiera was awesome, she was real helpful with any questions or recommendations. Food was really good, we would come back next time if ever in town and try a different dish. Minus 1 star for the 2% dine in fee, idk but I don't think I've ever seen a fee to Dine in before read more

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Atmosphere was fun and the food was classic southern good! Presentation was better than most. Service upon entering was inattentive but once seated it was good. read more

Not to be dramatic but Geneva's fried chicken was the best fried chicken I have had in my entire life! I got the mac and cheese and blueberry cornbread. Incredible! My son had oxtail which he said was the best he ever had too. This restaurant is at an unassuming location in a shopping center. It was so well decorated, organized and delicious we thought this might be a chain, but it is somehow the only one! Highly recommend! Oh! And not shown was banana pudding we got to go! Also delish! read more

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Wow! Best fried chicken in Savannah and Natalie was fantastic as our server. Will be back next time we're in town for sure. 10 stars!

Let's love some of the sides but all in all, it feels pricey for level of service and the quality of the mains (the ribs tasted like they were overcooked and had been sitting out for a hot minute). Also, you're paying for everything- there's no ice water for the table you have to pay for bottled, etc... There is a very nice older gentleman who is always super kind and considerate, but besides him, we've been super disappointed the last few times we've gone. read more

The fried chicken is absolutely incredible! So are the fried chicken "tenders," even though they are technically cutlets as far as I'm concerned. Regardless, the chicken was crisp, juicy, and simply phenomenal! The rest was fairly mid and skippable. Staff were nice, but much of the cornbread menu was unavailable when we went, as they had only 2 options to choose. They also had half the restaurant closed off to dining, and they only offered bottle water to drink. Not sure if that's typical, but it was our experience. The restaurant was pretty clean and vibrant too, which made for an overall nice experience! read more

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Tucked in a strip mall, this place is worth the wait. Delicious fried chicken. Delicate, plump & juicy fried shrimp. Shrimp sauce was good with it. Potato logs are essentially steak fries, but good. The guy next to us got sweet potatoes and next time, I'm trying those. They looked really good. Service was good. Cornbread is the not sweet kind. Good though. We'll be back next time we're in town! read more

Geneva's Famous Chicken and Cornbread - Fried Chicken A+ Potato Logs (Hubby gives them an A) - Southern Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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You'll never know what you're about to get until you go to Geneva's. Family run, polite, clean, excellent. Beyond expectations.. we pulled up all I noticed was more and more people going inside and we walked in and would you believe it we were sitting next to Geneva and just having a normal conversation with her. The fried chicken is battered so perfectly and the helpings are so proportionate. I wish we had one of these back home. I will definitely come again read more

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ABSOLUTELY LOVE GENEVAS My husband and I are celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary here at Genevas for lunch straight off the highway from south Florida. Genevas is our first stop in Savannah always, period. The owners, Geneva and Kenny are an absolute gem to this community I'm so sad that they are not in Florida! Nothing compares to this I'm sorry. The chefs in the back know how to cook and season the chicken to perfection I've never had a bad experience and we come a couple times a year and every time we come it's like we were here just last week the hospitality is top notch. The chicken is cooked FRESH to order so yes it may take longer but it is out of this world. I can eat a three piece like it's no one's business the broccoli Apple slaw is my fav and go to but they have many other great side hard to chose read more

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Absolutely amazing! We are vacationing in the area and wanted to try something different. I am so glad we stumbled across this gem. Wonderful customer service, clean and cute restaurant and astoundingly good southern food. We even were able to see our waiter sing "Happy Birthday" to another customer-D has a beautiful singing voice. read more

Geneva's Famous Chicken and Cornbread - Fried chicken and fried shrimp. - Southern Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Best fried chicken I've ever had! The sides were fabulous! Had the meatloaf and white gravy special...very good! Squash casserole was a first for me...loved it. The Mixed greens weee outstanding too. The cornbread was good it didn't even need butter, but the pecan butter was delicious. Bonus...our server was delightful and helped us choose a great assortment to try as first-timers. read more

Geneva's Famous Chicken and Cornbread - Meatloaf special with mixed greens and squash casserole! - Southern Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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The absolute worst food I've ever tasted not only in Savannah but in the entire United States. My take out order was beyond disappointing it was disgusting. I didn't inspect the box at the restaurant and that was my fault. Wrong sides, wrong meat, brisket that looks and tastes like jerky, one cornbread stale and dryer than dirt one cornbread tastes like a waterery spong. I called and had to be transferred 3 times to finally get my card refunded possibly in a few days. Should be called famously disappointing dog food because that's who ate my $36.00 meal. I will never go back. read more

Geneva's Famous Chicken and Cornbread - Brisket platter, Mac and cheese zero flavor watery noodles, mashed potatoes instead of collards. - Southern Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

It was very good! Great chicken! Loved her greens! I would recommend the chicken. It's way better than Pink house and cheaper.

If you're in the mood for traditional southern food, this is the place! Located by Target, the restaurant is tucked in the strip mall with the super cool mural. Dine-in or order at the counter to-go. I recommend starting with the zucchini, super delish! It comes with a salsa dip - odd but good! The fried chicken is hot and crispy. The 2 piece meal is more than enough for me. It comes with your choice of white or dark meat chicken, a side and mini cornbread loaf. There's a long list of sides to choose from -- many are southern classics. As for the mini loafs, they have a handful of flavors to choose from (jalapeño, transitional, pecan, broccoli, etc). read more

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Everyone was extremely nice. We were seated right away. The food was amazing! They had a ton of options from chicken (multiple ways cooked), turkey, shrimp, crab cakes, fish, even corned beef (special today). Highly recommend! read more

Customer service and speed of processing an order need dramatic improvement. The lady at the register was disengaged, did not make eye contact, and spoke quietly in the loud restaurant which was very difficult to make out what she was asking me. Another employee from a different part of the store came over and interrupted the transaction to get change for a $20 bill. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. that's unfortunate because the chicken and corn bread are so delicious. You can tell the workers don't want to be there -at least the front of house. I hope it improves because the food is very good. Wait times are approximately 20-25 minutes for a 2 or 3 piece meal with a regular side, no drink. Ambience is fine. It's pretty loud in there. I don't think you'd be able to hear the person across the table from you unless you yell. O read more

Geneva's Famous Chicken and Cornbread - Plenty of delicious deserts and sides. - Southern Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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This place was great! We had a great experience with our server. Met the owner and the restaurant was clean and inviting. The food was great and ther server helped us out with ordering. We definitely were appreciative of the service and enjoyed our time here. read more

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Be prepared to wait, but the wait is worth it. Everything we had was so good: chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, black bean salad, and the cornbread! We waited for 40 minutes after we ordered, every table was packed and there was a line for pick up orders. Clearly this place is loved! read more

Geneva's Famous Chicken and Cornbread - Southern Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Found this while traveling and so glad we stopped. Deandre took great care of us and we learned about Geneva and her history. My husband and I each got the 2 pc meal. He got the dirty rice and pecan cornbread and I added collards and jalapeño cornbread. Sooooooo hot and fresh we had to wait to have it cool. We left with dessert in hand for down the road. read more

Paid a visit to this place while on a road trip from GA to FL. Excellent customer service and vibe! Food wise, I really enjoyed the chicken and sides...not so much the turkey wings. Was looking for more flavor. Otherwise, it was a great experience :) read more

Geneva's Famous Chicken and Cornbread - Turkey wings, greens, mac n cheese + cornbread - Southern Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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The Scene Geneva's is clearly a favorite, and it shows -- the inside fills up fast. It's warm, bustling, and smells exactly like Southern comfort should. Because seating is limited, I'd honestly recommend ordering to go, especially during peak hours. This is very much a "the food speaks for itself" kind of place. The Eats You can't come here and not get the Famous Fry Birds -- it's crispy, seasoned just right, and always hits. Now let's talk about the breads and spreads. The cornbread flavors -- Original, Raisin, Jalapeño, Zucchini, and Pecan -- are all worth trying, and the spreads (Pear, Pecan, Jalapeño, and Apple Spice) take things to another level. Mixing and matching is part of the fun, and honestly, you can't go wrong with any combo. Parting Thoughts Geneva's delivers exactly what you want when you're craving Southern comfort food done right. From the chicken to the breads, it's consistently good and deeply satisfying. Grab it to go, take it home, and enjoy every bite -- this spot is absolutely worth the stop when you're on the Southside of Savannah. read more

The food and service were fantastic. Highly recommended and thanks to Yelp for having it ranked number one under soul food!

Took a quick trip to Savannah for the weekend. This was hands down the best food we had while in Savannah and it wasn't even a fancy restaurant. They serve great southern style comfort foods. For two meals the price was only a fraction of the price we paid every where else. Service was great, and everything was well seasoned. I love supporting family owned restaurants. I would absolutely go back. read more

Geneva's Famous Chicken and Cornbread - Sign in the seating area. - Southern Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Good home cooking. Reminded me of my Nana's Sunday dinner. The chicken and string beans were delicious. Wasn't a fan of the cornbread but I'm very particular about that and have been spoiled by my Nana's version. I'd definitely go back to Geneva's first seconds. read more

Stopped in on vacation towards the end of December 2024. My family and I were craving friend chicken. After reading a lot of reviews, we landed on Geneva's. We would all say with absolutely certainty we picked correctly. The chicken was perfectly crispy without feeling completely oil drenched. The sides were delicious and a perfect addition to the meal. I myself got the turkey leg special, of course everyone tried and loved. My only complaint is that we don't have one in my home town! read more

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Plenty of parking! Friendly greeting as soon as you walk in! The place is CLEAN...even the restroom, which is a big deal nowadays. Let's talk about the people and the food. #1 ANGEL was our server. Her personality was just as her name suggests. Super friendly, attentive, and patient. True southern hospitality. Thank you, Angel!!! #2 The food. We were a party of 11, so we got to try some of EVERYTHING. This place did not miss. Just check the pictures for yourself. Personally, i got oxtails, rice, green beans, and yams. Each meal came with a loaf of bread, where you could not only choose the loaf, but you could also choose the spread! I had a blueberry loaf with regular butter. All i needed was a pillow after I was finished. And all of the food was reasonably priced. Worth every penny!!! For drinks, try an Arnold Palmer or a Strawberry Lemonade. Ms. Geneva's daughter, Crystal, came out to greet us. She talked with us for a few minutes and was so pleasant. God bless this establishment on current and future endeavors. read more

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Parking Parking is abundant, it's in a strip mall. Restaurant Upon entering the restaurant we were promptly greeted by a nice gentleman. He was very welcoming. The restaurant was very clean,100 score, and tastefully decorated. I ordered a two piece and one side. I don't ever order a fried breast because they are always dry. OMG, when I say this breast was moist, it was to die for. The broccoli apple saw was amazing. We also ordered a fried turkey wing. Ok, this wing was just amazing. The food here is just simply amazing. We will return when back in Savannah. read more

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I had a really disappointing experience at Geneva's Famous Chicken and Cornbread. The service was incredibly slow, and it honestly felt like our table was completely forgotten. What made things worse was watching other patrons who clearly seemed to know the owner get seated after us and still receive their food first. It's frustrating to feel like you're being overlooked and treated unfairly, especially when you're just expecting basic service. The lack of organization in the kitchen and the obvious favoritism really ruined the experience. Unfortunately, when I visit Savannah again ..I won't be coming back here, read more

We got this on the way out! Never would have seen it in this strip mall location but was a great hidden gem, then come to find out that they have been cooking that amazing chicken for 30 years! Services was great. He came back several times to refill drinks while we were waiting for the chicken, does take a while because they are truly cooking that chicken fresh. Not a huge fan of all those spreads because they were frozen but that cornbread was amazing! Super cute decor that was very modern farmhouse. read more

Geneva's Famous Chicken and Cornbread - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes! Loved that they did brown gravy!! Jalapeno and plain cornbread loaves - Southern Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Great fried chicken and everything else we ordered! We can't wait to go back the next time we're in Savannah! read more

Geneva's Famous Chicken and Cornbread - 3 piece with mac'n'cheese - Southern Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

We had just finished up a 5 star Bonaventure Cemetery tour with Genteel & Bard's. Ashley, an AMAZING GUIDE AND EDUCATOR, inquired after the tour if we had lunch plans. She graciously shared a new dining gem that she stated "as unbelievably good". Geneva's Famous Chicken and Cornbread is that must try place. It appears to be fairly new and ultra clean. On Saturday afternoon, it was busy. We were skeptical as we waited to order, but thrilled we followed Ashley's advice. I ordered three pieces of fried chicken with a side of green beans. My cornbread was blueberry with blueberry butter. My wife ordered chicken fingers and selected the broccoli/ apple slaw side and jalapeno cornbread. Our order took about 20 minutes but we quickly realized, don't mess with the chef. The chicken arrived piping hot. Geneva's cooks to order and does not warmed up partially cooked chicken. After the first bite, we understood our guides love for this place. The breading on the chicken was scrumptious, crispy, lightly salted and just DAMN GOOD. The sides complimented the chicken well. The amount of staff working here is huge. The older staff is working hard and staying busy. Two of the younger males were hanging out at the backdoor and chewing the fat during our entire meal. I wanted to ask about the history or story of Geneva's but could not get our young waiter to leave the back and engage us. This place is a gem and the owner needs to be applauded for taking a chance on a dream and more importantly, cooking great chicken. If we lived in the area, I would be telling everyone about the GREAT CHICKEN. Please keep up the drive and ambition with a stellar quality food and employing so many people. GREAT JOB AND FABULOUS FOOD! read more

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