HISTORIC DISTRICT. Although housed in a 19th-century mansion, 700 Drayton has a pronounced modern sensibility that creates a dynamic tension in its cuisine and decor. Beautiful architecture, vibrant artwork, and high ceilings set the scene for updated dishes that include blue crab-crusted red snapper with lime-tomatillo sauce, a stuffed pork chop with homemade apple sauce, cabernet-braised short ribs, and pan-roasted grouper and shrimp fricassee with a country ham and herb grit cake. A fun lounge is also part of the package, and if you become enamored of the cuisine, the inn's on-site cooking school will teach you how to prepare it on your own!

Located in the exclusive Westin resort, this dining room offers a beautiful view of the city. The kitchen specializes in premium seafood and steak dishes. Start off with she crab soup, and then dig into the signature filet, wrapped in applewood bacon. If you're still hungry, the dessert menu boasts an exquisite crème brûlée. Sunday brunch is also popular.

HISTORIC DISTRICT. Clary's was made famous by <i>Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil</i>, but they have been in business since 1903. The places offers an extensive breakfast menu, including French toast, their special malted waffles, pancakes, and omelets. They also serve lunch ... Or you could go just for dessert and sample homemade bread pudding, fresh apple pie, or an old fashioned banana split. The Habersham location serves dinner; both locations serve breakfast all day.

HISTORIC DISTRICT. Within a charming downtown storefront is a fun, upbeat coffee shop that's enticed many a visitor. As much as it's known for fragrant drinks, it's also known for sometimes-edgy art displays, including a photography exhibit called "Plastic People" that looks at dolls in a whole new light. Besides sodas, teas, and coffees, expect bagels and muffins, salads and sandwiches, and cookies, cakes, and wines. A cheese board and scoops of ice cream ease the cravings for both salty and sweet, should they arise.

RIVERFRONT. Great breakfasts, with delicious Southern and New Orleans flair, are a staple here and include dishes like eggs sardou, Creole omelets, pain perdue, and simply awesome beignets and coffee. Lunch and dinner options include fried catfish, filé gumbo, po' boys, crawfish etouffée, fried green tomatoes, and shrimp and grits. Desserts are well worth the calories, especially praline cheesecake and the bread pudding special, which changes daily.