Four companies have announced that they have received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience. 

- “Spanky’s River Street is the Home of the Original Chicken Finger, where the finger lickin’ all began! With a staff as friendly as Happy Hour, and a history longer than the Savannah River, Spanky’s has been family owned and operated since 1976 and has been a favorite dining spot for locals and visitors ever since. With Miss Gwen and her crew cookin’ up daily lunch specials alongside her signature menu items of hot chicken n’ cheese and Cleroys’Pizza, you’re sure to know why Spanky’s was voted “Best Bar Food in Savannah!” Our loyal patrons say once you’ve tasted our hand-battered spuds, you’ll never go back to fries again… and they’ve never tasted better than when dipped in our homemade honey sauce! We also serve breakfast on Saturday and Sundays and have the best Chicken Finger biscuit you’ll ever eat! So stroll on down the cobblestones and belly up to our bar! We’ll surely save you a seat where Savannah’s greatest characters eat!”

- “Fiddler’s Southside is conveniently located in midtown Savannah close to the Oglethorpe Mall. Our restaurant pays tribute to the history of our city’s hard working families whom established the fishing industry in our area. Serving fresh seafood daily, when you dine at Fiddler’s you will be surrounded by photos and artifacts of our rich seafood industry. Sample oysters hand shucked from our raw bar while dining underneath the original dinghy of the over 100 year old Barba Negra. This gem was docked on River Street for 22 years and now it, along with its oars, is beautifully gracing the ceiling of the Maggioni Room. Our signature waterfall that cascades into our lagoon will take you back to a favorite vacation spot while dining on local fare. Enjoy crab legs, oysters, shrimp, signature cocktails and one of many craft brews! There is something for everyone with a vast variety of land and sea! Ask anyone for the local tasting of seafood and they will point you in the direction of Fiddler’s Southside located on Hodgson Memorial. And enjoy dining amongst all the relics of Savannah’s maritime history.”

- ”Tucked away in the Wilmington Island Shopping Center, far away from the hustle and bustle, Molly McGuire’s is your very own oasis. With fresh island fare, a relaxed atmosphere and a cedar gazebo that will make you never want to leave; Molly’s has become a beloved dining spot for locals and visitors looking to ‘Unwind on Island Time’.

In 1979, Molly McGuire’s was first located right next door to Spanky’s on River Street and now serves Spanky’s  Original Recipe Chicken Fingers and Spuds along with the famous honey sauce. Come feast on our fish tacos, seared tuna, and the freshest available local seafood while enjoying the sounds of live music drifting from the deck. ‘Unwind on Island Time’, everyday with Happy Hour being offered from 11am to 7pm.

Molly’s is proud to be your island neighborhood bar and restaurant, so pull up a chair, grab a bite to eat and as always…Eat, Drink and be Molly!”

- ”On the bluff and across from the shrimp docks in Historic Thunderbolt is where you’ll find Tubby’s- a long time favorite amongst the locals. Tubby’s Tank House can be always be counted on for good times and great food! Tubby’s is praised for the freshest available local seafood which comes grilled, fried, blackened, broiled or steamed to perfection yet they also offer an array of other menu items for the land lovers out there! You certainly will not leave hungry after enjoying one of Tubby’s Tanker sandwiches or tasty home style lunch specials. Steaks, pasta and salads round out the menu and the chicken fingers are none other than Spanky’s Original Recipe and served with the finger lickin’ honey dippin’ sauce- try the buffalo version to add a little spice!

Join us for our delicious weekend brunch with specialties such as Shrimp and Stone Ground Grits every Saturday and Sunday starting at 8:00 A.M! Enjoy any and all menu items in our spacious new dining room, around the charming neighborhood bar, from the rocking chairs on the porch or the scenic deck on the Top of the Tub! Sit back, relax and rock your cares away while enjoying our wide selection of wine, beer and cocktails! At Tubby’s, you are always home!”

"With the Certificate of Excellence, TripAdvisor honors hospitality businesses that have consistently received strong praise and ratings from travelers,” said Heather Leisman, Vice President of Industry Marketing, TripAdvisor. “This recognition helps travelers identify and book properties that regularly deliver great service. TripAdvisor is proud to play this integral role in helping travelers feel more confident in their booking decisions.”

The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.