We found a diamond in the rough in this old town that's making a comeback…read more Go straight to the RailHouse Tavern for some good food or enjoy a drink at the bar that is very welcoming to its patrons. Our meal was delicious. I had an Awesome burger and my husband had a tasty grilled chicken salad. Thank you Sage for your suggestions. It's good to know the tavern gets their beef from a local farmer.

Stopped in Cordele and wanted to grab a beer and some food near the Interstate. Wandered to…read moredowntown Cordele, which was a bit of a letdown compared to other Georgia small towns. RailHouse was close to the tracks with plenty of parking and a lot of empty stores on the street. The inside was nice but the view to the outside was made possible only through dirty windows. A nice beer selection and I had the RailHoiuse, which was very good. In addition, tried the Fried Green Tomatoes which were hot and full of flavor with a great breading. Wings came out lukewarm, as if they were precooked and waiting but sauce was good (Buffalo),, and also closed o it the meal with a great Fried Chicken Salad. Stacey took good care of us and was very pleasant though out the meal. Pool tables an additional at in the next room, outside seating available.

We regularly dine here. Buffet style with weekly options. Great friendly service. Good South…read moreGeorgia decor. Only open for lunch 5 days a week. Can do special events as well. Catering available. We were married here and they are very accommodating.

Great southern style buffet with lots of fresh veggies and meats. Fantastic chicken and dumplings…read moreon the day that I went. Also, some of the best rutabagas that I've ever eaten. Nice salad bar with plenty of options. Just make sure you save room for the dessert section. The large dining room is nice bright and cheerful. The staff are very friendly. Definitely a good place to visit.

We got here early as another reviewer advised, good call, lots of people come early. We were able…read moreto get inside and were seated about 4:45 they do not start until 5:00. The ambience is so interesting this gave me time to take pictures. Definitely love all the animals and the military commemoration. We ordered our food and went to the salad bar, 63 items on the salad bar, take two plates so you can get what you want and definitely go back for seconds. The very best of the best is the banana pudding. He ordered the porterhouse, I had the filet mignon and my daughter had the hamburger steak. The porterhouse was tender and very tasty, the filet was so delicious and needed no steak sauce or anything. We ordered ours medium rare and the cook did not disappoint, right on the money. My daughter loved her meal also, said it was delicious. I forgot to take pictures of ours it was so good and got his halfway through

Four of us ate there a few weeks ago. First impressions were not great as far as parking and the…read morecurb appeal: It's very rural in the woods so it's appropriate. The salad bar is the star of the show definitely. Lots of options as well as dessert. The salad bar is kept in a separate section of the restaurant with its own air conditioner so everything is kept nice and cool which was fantastic. You have to go early but be prepared to wait in line for the salad. A LONG line. The food from the menu was okay. Not great.

Drove from Columbus, GA about 79 miles. We had to wait outside for about 20 minutes because of the…read morelong line, but once inside moved quickly through the serving line. We made our selections and because my wife was using a walker and I a cane our trays were carried for us to the nearest table. Great comfort food and desserts. Food for three including drinks and desserts was $42. Thoroughly enjoyed the friendly atmosphere. And bought an Italian Cream Cake to take home.

I had high hopes in trying this restaurant, as I heard it was worth the drive from Atlanta for some…read morefantastic fried chicken. Although fairly tasty, I would not go so far as to say it was any of the best I have ever had. The side dishes seemed a bit institutional and not home-made. I don't think I would go out of my way to go back.

Awesome hidden gem in the city of Sylvester Ga. The owners are very welcoming and reachable. The…read morefood and service is always Great!!

This place is TRULY a hidden gem! I couldn't quit gawking at all the decor, from the floor to the…read moreceilings, everything is immaculately decorated. (won't even bother posting pics because they don't do it justice) The bartender was not only hilarious but added stories and details about some of the artwork, the handmade chandelier in the entryway, my cosmo recipe being the original recipe from back in like the early 1900's. LUVED her. They had a large wedding party the night before and they were out of a lot of drinks and some food items however the way she presented it to us, was again hilarious so we truly didn't even mind. Food and service were excellent. We were the last people to shut down brunch on a Sunday afternoon.

This cute little dinner packed with a very extensive and impressive menu has something for…read moreeveryone. Being that it's an old train station, you can tell there's a lot of history within the building. We loved everything about our breakfast, I ordered the biscuits and gravy along with a side of sausage and hash browns. Everything is made to order so be prepared to wait a moment for your food to come out - I wish we knew this ahead of time so we coulda called in our order. My husband had the steak and eggs and swapped his grits for hash browns. My daughter ordered a pancake meal and she actually ate everything! She said it was some of the best pancakes she's ever had. We will definitely be back!!

We live about 15 miles from here but never had the opportunity to go…read more We ventured out one "off day" to give it a try. We had so many friends tell us to go try and finally we went. We were not disappointed. We got there 30 min before closing because we looked on google and it said they close at 6 when really they close at 1:30 They were very kind. The food was delicious. We both got a burger & potato salad. My husband burger was missing the egg so they immediately took it back and fixed it. The ambiance of the place is so nostalgic. Love the train station setting. We sat next to the window and could see the train tracks. We will return!

We were disappointed that both orders came out burnt with multiple items burnt. The eggs were…read morecooked properly which is impressive but burnt biscuits and hash canceled that out. Additional the plastic cups used didn't seem clean with possible mold inside near b the bottom. While the decor is fun and country western theme and servers were friendly, the food is the most important factor and I do not anticipate returning.

Camping in nearby Reidsville. Went for a drive to Vidalia and found Kountry Kafe for lunch. We were…read moreable to sit wherever we liked. Menus were given to us and we were told they were only serving breakfast. I chose the Philly Cheesesteak omelette and my husband had the skillet special. It took a long time for food to be delivered to table but I think southern slow is part of the vibe. Food was worth the wait!

Absolutely fantastic. What a joint. It's located in what appears to be an older Victorian type…read morehome. Like walking into the 1800's. Place was humming with lots of diners but not too loud. The dining area is spread out across multiple rooms. Service was fast and friendly. I got a burger with cheese, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms and jalapeños. I actually tried to order an extra patty and it was more difficult to do than I hoped. :-) But, I got it done. The burger was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Very tasty. I also got a side order of squash and zucchini. Damn good. Highly recommend.

Beautiful old southern home that has been made into a restaurant! The service was excellent and…read morethe food was great! I had the daily Manna Plate - chicken pasta with a side salad. The restroom was spotless and the food presentation was beautiful as well.

This place was recommended to us by someone in town. It was described as a fancy place. This is not…read morea fancy place. It is a bar. However they do have good food for a decent price. Everything came out hot and fresh. We did not wait an obnoxiously long time for anything. The server was very friendly and helpful, refilled our drinks came back to check on us. I really like the way they worded something on the menu. It says that you will get a 3% discount if you use cash. Instead of saying there's a 3% up charge for using a credit card, they worded it in a more positive way.

I was staying in Cordele and one evening I walked over from the hotel to get dinner. The restaurant…read morewas not busy; only one other table was occupied though it sounded like there were people in the bar on the other side. The dining room is cool and spacious with a black and teal color scheme and stainless steel table tops. I ordered the watermelon Mai tai since it was watermelon festival weekend and the cocktail was good. Nice strong spiced rum flavor, but not as much watermelon came through as I expected. It could have used a bigger glass, something taller, I think. For food I ordered the pasta fresco with shrimp and it included a choice of salad. I had the Caesar salad which was fine. Maybe a bit heavy on the dressing, good flavor though. My pasta was huge. I was happy with the fresh zucchini, spinach, and tomato. The spinach stems probably should have been removed; they were stringy. The shrimp was well cooked. Again this dish was heavy on the fettuccine sauce. Served very hot. The slice of garlic toast on the side was merely okay. It was too tough and didn't soak up sauce well. Also it was small. The toast was the thing I enjoyed least about the meal. My server was friendly and attentive. The food was delivered remarkably fast. All of the staff I interacted with were nice. I would eat here again, the next time I'm visiting the area.

SO GOOD! The description "old cafeteria style", while technically true, you never had food this…read moregood in any cafeteria! Driving North from Florida, we wanted dinner and preferred not fast food, but good food served efficiently. Well we hit that out of the park by ending up at The Oil Lamp. My friend had the chicken & mashed potatoes (these are the real deal!!). I had the beef tips on gravy over mashed potatoes. We shared sides of braised cabbage that had a fair amount of garlic - I will be thinking about it, yes thinking about cabbage - first time for everything. We also shared creamed corn and this is NOT from a can. The corn was so sweet and there was a crunch to it, which only fresh corn can give. Everything looked delicious. I eyed those desserts, but I'd finished my plate and just no more room. I live like 4 hours away, but I'm hoping to time my return trip to return to this gem. This isn't fancy, it's good food that has been cooked by chefs that know how to cook old school. Last note - generous portions.

Great mom and pop restaurant!!! Home cooked food and friendly service. Would recommend for anyone…read morelooking for exactly that. Will 100% go back when passing through the area.