The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah (City) is soliciting sealed bids and detailed proposals to lease 4,800 square feet of prime ground-floor building space fronting River Street in the Thomas Gamble Building located at 2 East Bay Street, Savannah, Georgia. The space is also known as 5 E River St. The 4,800 SF will be available Q3 2026 after structural and elevator work is completed. The City of Savannah is accepting proposals for this space in the city-owned building, which must be submitted through the Purchasing Division Supplier Portal. Submissions are accepted until 1:30 PM on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Only electronically submitted responses will be accepted through the Supplier Portal. The link to this is: https://www.savannahga.gov/491/Purchasing Click the "City Bidding Opportunities" link on this page. The bid number is 11622. Rare Restaurant Opportunity on Iconic River Street – Offered for the first time in years, this prime riverfront location has operated as a successful restaurant for decades, benefiting from Savannah’s thriving tourism economy and unbeatable visibility. Situated along the historic cobblestone promenade that draws 18.2 million annual visitors (including 10.1 million overnight guests and 8.1 million day visitors), the space is surrounded by hotels, retail, entertainment, and the bustling Plant Riverside District. With $4.4 billion in annual visitor spending, year-round festivals, and a proven history of high-performing dining concepts, this property offers a rare chance to secure a fully built-out restaurant in the heart of Savannah’s most visited district. See the bid RFP for full details, availability, etc.