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This New Boutique Hotel Brings Savannah’s Golden Age Back To Life

Next door, the property’s latest addition introduces four more suites, plus Lester’s, an intimate French-inspired restaurant that extends the hotel’s neighborly sense of welcome to the public.

Wildsam Road Trip Awards 2026

And, there are still plenty of delicious plates of shrimp and grits to go around—most notably inside The Douglas, a recently revamped bed-and-breakfast in a circa-1853 home with an onsite restaurant, Lester’s, helmed by two-time James Beard Award nominee chef Jacques Larson.

Lester’s is now open in Savannah, Georgia, serving tinned fish and seafood towers

Lester’s, a new raw bar and restaurant, opened on June 23 in Savannah, Georgia’s historic district. It’s the latest project from Obstinate Hospitality, a group with two restaurants in the Charleston, South Carolina, area — the Obstinate Daughter on Sullivan’s Island and Wild Olive on Johns Island.

Lester's in Savannah gives port city seafood the spotlight

Tucked under the historic Douglas Hotel on Oglethorpe is a maritime eatery where ingredients take the helm.

A Gullah chef achieves major James Beard recognition and more coastal food news

Lester's, a French-influenced restaurant and oyster bar, opened in June in Savannah, Georgia.

Lester’s Has Arrived. No Reservations Required.

Savannah’s dining scene just got a little more interesting — and a little more intimate. Lester’s, a new seafood raw bar tucked into the heart of the Historic District, opened its doors this week, and it’s already generating the kind of quiet buzz that serious restaurant people pay attention to.

First Look: Lester’s Splashes Down in Savannah

A beautifully moody and cozy new seafood bar and restaurant is coming to Savannah’s historic district: The hotly anticipated Lester’s will open on Tuesday, June 23, as part of the Douglas boutique hotel on Oglethorpe Avenue.

Chef Jacques Larson Brings Lester’s to Savannah

When The Douglas opened in the summer of 2025, the luxury boutique hotel garnered immediate acclaim. Charleston’s Obstinate Hospitality had bought the former Ballastone Inn at 14 E. Oglethorpe Ave. and given the 1853 mansion an impeccable and glamorous restoration.

The Most Exciting Savannah Area Openings

Since debuting in August 2025, the Douglas, a well-appointed, 16-room boutique hotel, has received glowing recognition, both locally and in the national press.

7 Southern Restaurants Opening in 2026 to Keep on Your Radar

A raw bar is coming to Savannah, Georgia, this winter courtesy of James Beard Award-nominated chef Jacques Larson.