We sat at the bar to watch the game there was 6 people at the bar including the 3 of us. I don't even know how to explain this but the bartender was absolutely terrible. I'm a huge advocate for male bartenders and waiters but I would never hire this one. read more

The cornmeal fried "whitefish" is catfish. You just can't disguise that old muddy bottom musky taste. And the waiter told me it was Cod which I'm sure he was told it was. I know my fish. I also know some seafood distributors tell their restaurant customers to list several Asian farmed fish (basa, swai, etc.) as other premium fish. I've ordered grouper and been served one of these bottom feeders more than a couple of times. The chains seem to be the worst offenders. May be served this trash fish again in the future, but it won't be here. In defense of the management; they don't print the menus or place the bulk orders so they most likely don't know what's being mislabeled. Most of the managers of these places, I suspect, wouldn't know the difference between a grouper and a groundhog. read more

I had eaten at this Cheddar's many times before & the food has always been good, & the service had been adequate. My most recent the hostess left me standing to go in search of a server to take me to my table. That accomplished, I was seated & my order taken. Ticket time was not excessively long, & the food that arrived was good. The waiter delivered my food & never returned! I finished my meal& was ready for my check, but he was nowhere to be found. When I finally located him, it still took quite a while to get my check, & even longer to receive my change! I was generous in giving them three stars, & that was only because the food was good! Service was almost non-existent! I cannot recommend this restaurant! read more

I thought I'd walk in from Hampton Inn sit at the bar, have a beer and order take out I had to ask the bartender for a beer... there was no one sitting at the bar. Nice lady took my order, said it would be around 25 min ,55 min later 2 soups , 2 salads ... bartender never came back? They were happy with their soup . I didn't know fried chicken salad could be so bad Seriously the worst I've ever had. read more

Honey rolls are sticky sweet if you like that, but the chicken pot pie clearly was not made from scratch but came straight out of the freezer, or at least it tasted that way. read more

A really pretty restaurant, even if it is a chain. The honey butter croissant rolls are wonderful. The chips and queso was better than I anticipated but it took twenty plus minutes to get it. Our server was efficient but the kitchen left out items and was awfully slow considering the restaurant wasn't busy at all when we got there.The Monte Cristo sandwich was a hit and my steak was cooked a perfect medium. There doesn't seem to be a lot of restaurant selection in the area, but this is a good choice for a family meal. read more

We placed an order tonight for curbside take out. I ordered the fish and chips, my wife ordered chicken tenders. The pickup was supposed to be ready 25 minutes. We arrived at the pickup time and noticed very few people. There were no other customers at curbside the entire time. After waiting 15 minutes after the pickup time, I went in to check on the order; the hostess said they were waiting on the baked potato for the chicken tenders. I back to the car and waited 12 more minutes, totaling almost a half hour past the original pickup time. Not one person came out at any point to let us know the status of our order. We witnessed several staff members outside smoking though. When we arrived back at our hotel, we untied the bag to discover the potato was shriveled and felt like rubber( just like if you microwave one too long). A microwaved potato only takes 8 minutes, they must have overcooked about 3 of them based on the time it took to get our food. We also noticed that they forgot the ranch dressing for the chicken tenders (on the receipt) and the croissants that come with every meal. That's annoying, albeit minor. They also forgot the chips that come with the fish and chips, but put the ketchup packs in for good measure...had to use the ketchup on the rubber potato since the "loaded" condiments were also missing. What is not a minor issue and probably obvious from the beginning of this review is that all the food was cold, except the rubber potato. I would normally call the manager to "fix" the issue but we don't have a Cheddar's where we live, and we were starving, so we ate what we had. Just beware this location has issues. Just read the reviews like I should have. read more

Yummy food I will sure be back friendly staff out waiter was very helpful. Bree was awesome we need more people like this . read more

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I understand that they had just reopened after the covid restrictions and there were not many other places open for lunch on a Sunday in Valdosta, but I have to say it was only a 3 star experience. There was a 30 min wait for lunch (I understand that the restaurant was at a limited capacity as per the rules) but once we were sat in the bar area, the service was spotty and our server frequently would disappear and we couldn't get what we needed. The salmon and chicken were both very dry. The best part was the Cheddar and Broccoli rice. I know Cheddars overall can do better, and may be because of the re-opening, but recommended a little more staff training. read more

Ummmm...our server Ms. Nina was so awesome! Love the southern hospitality and of course, the monte cristo...phenomenal! Love this place! read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Monte Cristo Sandwich - Comfort Food Near Me - Valdosta, Georgia

Walked in to a near empty restaurant. Multiple workers just kept looking, but no one ever offered to seat us. We asked, and someone said they would be right with us. Five minutes later and still no one at the front so we left. No wonder the place was empty and has horrible reviews. read more

I haven't been to this cheddars in several years. Last time I was here it was pretty bad, so I didn't return. But I was hoping it was a fluke. Nope the food was just bad. I used to come here many years ago when it first opened, and it was very good. But today the food was poor quality and way over cooked. Almost everything was bad from burnt but somehow still soggy fries, over cooked chicken, and shoe leather tough steak. But hey the onion rings were good, so there is that. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Thinnest shoe leather steak I've ever seen - Comfort Food Near Me - Valdosta, Georgia

I've eaten at Cheddar's (albeit other locations) before, and so my expectations were appropriately set. Best thing I can say about this Valdosta location was that the waitress was attentive and did her job well. Everything else I hang on management, and I'm not sure if this Valdosta location is a franchise or corporate, but that does not really matter (does it). Here is my list, read into it what you will: 1) Upon arriving (9:30 - 10:00 PM) Friday evening, more than an hour before closing time, we noticed all outside lights (including the sign were turned off). We asked why the lights were all off and mentioned that it was very dark out front. 2) We were told the lights are on a timer, they were not sure how to change it, and no one cared that the lights were off. 3) The place was a mess. I mean most tables were empty but dirty with dishes and the floor was covered with dropped food and trash. You would have thought they had just finished hosted a drunken 8-yo birthday party. It was bad. 4) Ordered a a simple gin martini with a lemon twist, and received something in a martini glass with a lemon wedge squeezed and dropped into it. Just nasty. The manager apologized and offered to remake it, only to return 20 minutes later to inform us they were out of that (Hendricks) gin "now". We stuck with water. 5) Cesar salads ... OMG! I do not know what kind of plastic bucket that dressing came from, but it was just gross ... and not a little bit. It was thick, pasty, and splattered on top of some form of mostly wilted green leaves. 6) Salmon ... Overdone in the extreme, slathered with something, not sure what. Also gross. As I said, I have eaten at other Cheddars and I know what I should be expecting. But something is seriously wrong with the Valdosta, GA location. Suggest corporate inspect. read more

I have to admit we were a little leery about going here after reading some of the reviews. However, since we are a fan of some of the other cheddars that we visit around the country, we figured we'd give it a try anyway. We were not disappointed. The girls at the front desk were very cheerful and friendly. Our waiter was quick to respond and quick to deliver. Our food was hot and delicious and delivered in record time. I have absolutely no complaints with her experience here as it was up to par, with any cheddars we've ever been to. Great job folks keep up the good work. #do you want stevensleavin read more

Went on two dates here , the food was very good ! Especially the monster cookie would recommend read more

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We stopped while traveling and just looking for a place to rest. Service was great Food was very good

Local folks, don't skip on Cheddars. We haven't been here in a year or better and decided to stop in after church. We had a very good experience. All of our food was good and the waitresses was on point. Decided to come back again this week since we enjoyed our last visit. Still doing a good job Cheddars read more

My country fried steak was okay, very thick. My daughter got poisoning from eating a Monte Cristo Sandwich. First and last visit. Server was Excellent!! read more

I called Cheddar's today to place an order for pickup we were already near by, when the lady answered she said hold on let me transfer you to someone who can take your order, I waited and waited, by this time we had already pulled into the parking lot, it was around 11:30 AM so it was not that busy yet, no-one NEVER picked up the phone to take my order so we walked into the restaurant to place the order! I asked a lady where to go to place a to go order she directed me to the left, bar side to place the order, again we waited and waited, we saw a lot of employees walking to the back but no one NEVER asked to help us!!! So we tried calling to place an order and went into the restaurant to try and place an order no one NEVER offered to help us so after standing there for a while looking stupid we walked out!!! We will never be back to this Cheddars again! This is unacceptable!! read more

Cheddars used to be so good but now the food is very bland with little to no actual flavor. Everything taste like it was thrown in a microwave. The service is either decent or absolute trash. The best thing you can get from this place is their honey butter croissants but that's really it. read more

While the food was very good, the service had a lot to be desired. I walked in at 9:05 pm (they close at 11pm) and there was no one at the hostess stand. Since they were pretty full in the main section, I assumed maybe the host/hostess was seating another party. Nope, not at all. I did see about 4 employees standing near the back all talking to each other. I just stood there patiently while two more parties walked in behind me, of course also waiting. Those 4 employees kept looking our way and when we made eye contact, they looked the other way. After about 3 times this happening, one of then finally played hostess. She turned out to be my server. I knew what I wanted (come to Cheddars frequently, however first time to this location). When she sat me, there was no silverware in bin. I received my food and water with still no silverware nor straw. The person who brought me my food went to retrieve that. 4 minutes later, the food runner arrived with my items. About 5 minutes later, I see my server bringing me my roll. I ran out of my beverage pretty quick however I didn't see my server for about 15 minutes later. There was no one else sitting in my section. When she did come over, she brought me a to go box even though I was only half way done with my food. That is when I asked for my water refill (she had not realized that during this time). Finished my dinner, which again was very good, had the Dijon Chicken, and she brought the check. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Comfort Food Near Me - Valdosta, Georgia

Wish I would have checked Yelp before I ate here. I was traveling on business and Cheddars was a stone throws away from my hotel so I walked over. I had the bone in ribeye, ordered mid rare and came out rare which I could live with. Steak was 50% gristle and fat, so basically an 8oz steak minus bone, gristle and fat. Sides were small for the price, however very tasty. I wanted fries but was told fryer was inop so opted for mashed potatoes with gravy. Service was good and I hold no contempt for my server. He offered to bring in manager which I declined as my company was paying for my meal. I won't recommend or return, hence their low ratings. read more

I am writing this review based on service. We had a party of 20+ eat at this Cheddar's location last night with only one server. The young lady that took care of us was nothing short of amazing. Given that it was only her, things did take a while to make it to the table, but she did a GREAT job. She was courteous, friendly, respectful, and she was able to help everyone. read more

Absolutely HORRIBLE service. We waited almost 2 hours for our food. Drinks were awful, food was cold and over cooked. Don't waste your money or time at this place. read more

This is probably the worst Cheaders chain I've ever been to. My food was horrible. I asked the manager by the name of Malcom for some Alfredo sauce and some seasoning because the food was so Bland. He never came back to me. He literally walked by our table and totally ignored me. He has no business in restaurant management. I wi not ever be coming here again. read more

How can a restaurant with the best onion rings just do away with them. The rest of the menu is not the same either.

Visited Cheddar's for dinner tonight and the place smelled dirty and musty when we walked in the door. My wife has Celiac and the advertise a gluten free menu so we stayed. The entire experience was terrible. From the dirty silverware to the slow service. Our sever disappeared for long periods. The sweet tea was disgustingly sweet, almost like trying to drink syrup. My grand daughters nachos came out about five minutes after our food and was over cooked. The ends of the chips were burnt. read more

Excellent waiter service. There were 30 of us crashing the restaurant and the waiting was long but the waiters in general were professional and appreciative of their hard work. Especially toward 30 of Deaf customers. Highly recommended. read more

This place is AWFUL!!! I ordered my food 45 minutes ago, the bartender comes back and tells me SHE DIDNT GET MY ORDER IN THE SYSTEM!!!! she claims it has "slipped through" WTH DOES THAT MEAN?!?!? This place is overall awful and the service is slower than my grandmother (she has had atleast 4 surgeries). Wouldn't recommend to my worst enemy. Although the butter croissant were 20 minutes late, they were totally bussin read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Comfort Food Near Me - Valdosta, Georgia

My wife and I drive over an hour here at least once a month and today was terrible. Our server was great. The manager not so much. (Malcolm Boykin) his name was on the receipt. We drive here to treat ourselves for grilled salmon because it's our favorite place to get it. When he food came out, it wasn't right so we sent it back. I noticed my wife's salmon was 1/2 the size of mine. We both ordered the. 8 oz. portion. I own a restaurant and being a chef I knew right away that it was the wrong portion size. I mentioned it to our waitress and she agreed in shock and took it back. The manager came out with the same plate and said it was right and I told him it most definitely wasn't. He sat the plate down and walked away. I would fire a manager at my restaurant on the spot for the level of professionalism displayed. It's sad. We love this place and we will have to find an alternative. read more

Updated- I originally left them 3 stars but I had to chance it to 1 because 0 was not an option. Called in my order for a simple wrap but half an hour later it's not ready after being told 15 min. Went to pick it up at the bar and no one was there. She finally showed up after me standing there for 5 min. Still took another 5 min to finally get food. Lunch break wasted. Peach tea is delicious! I ordered a half sandwich and salad with ranch. The bread on my sandwich was so greasy I couldn't eat it. Also ordered some cheese bites. Too greasy to eat. If you like greasy food then this place is your best bet. read more

Worst dining experience ever. The service was extremely slow. The food order was messed up so many times. We asked for lemons with the water no less than 4 times. We asked for chips and queso with meat but didn't the meat and got the crumbs from the bottom of the chip bag. We weren't served our soup (burnt glop) and salad until after we finished our dinner and had to ask for it. I ordered a child's grilled cheese but was given macaroni and cheese. And then when the waitress brought the bill, she finally decided to talk with us and hovered over me as I signed the bill. I'm glad I don't live locally because I would never go back. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Baked Potato Soup glop - Comfort Food Near Me - Valdosta, Georgia

too cold in resturant. the girls we were with were on the verge of tears it was so cold. asked our server to turn up the heat and he states "if you can't handle the heat, get out of the kitchen mfER!" Food also took over 2 hours to get out. Save your time and money. Place sucks. read more

Great experience! Good Food at a great price. I had a really good burger. I would recommend this place for a family, group, or individual. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Comfort Food Near Me - Valdosta, Georgia

Entered the location at 540 order was placed at 545 at 630 I get a text saying my food is ready, here it is 716 and I am just recieving my order. Never again! I walked in and ordered to go I could have dined in for the time it took for me to recieve my food. A disgrace!!!! read more

the service was good but the food was terrible. My ribs were old and it was hard. Wouldn't recommend.

It's been a few years since I stopped in at a Cheddars, but it was a perfect stop for a quick dinner. Started with chips, queso & salsa, nothing special but they did keep the chip bowl full. Dinner orders were all over the road, but had a common theme, chicken salad, buffalo chicken wrap & chicken fried steak. If you were a feathered fowl in Valdosta, GA tonight you had to be a bit nervous. My buffalo chicken wrap was huge, cut into quarters and packed with chicken, coleslaw & pickles. Managed to eat half and then grabbed the other half for a midnight snack. Our drink glasses were refilled the moment, and I mean moment they were 1/3 empty.Friendly & fast service and a decent value for the money. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Comfort Food Near Me - Valdosta, Georgia

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They were out of silverware and glasses. So were given plasticware with 1 flimsy paper napkin and styrofoam cups for water. Soup was cold, food took a loong time and they were out of rice and didn't offer an alternative to substitute. Lemon chicken was dry/over cooked and there was no sauce. Broccoli casserole was served cold. The delicious meal we were looking forward to was very disappointing. Will never return to this restaurant. read more

Wife's salad was good. I had fried fish.....don't order this.....too much breading and fish was a mystery meat. Service was good although food came out slow on a Saturday night. read more

This was honestly one of the best meals we have ever had! We were in town for a softball tournament. My husband and oldest had the country fried chicken with red beans and rice and mashed potatoes and broccoli and cheese casserole respectively. I had the Monte Cristco sandwich and broccoli and cheese casserole and our other daughter had the chicken tenders and fries. All of it was really good and the service was great. The food came out hot and fast and we will most certainly be back the next time we are in the area. read more