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.

Country Buffett that has simple country fair. The old farm house sets about a mile off the highway…read moreso it seemed mostly local patrons. We were Greeted warmly as soon as we walked in at 12:30 during lunch. And ask for our drink request. We got unsweetened tea that was good.The dinning area was quiet with about 25 tables with folding chairs. The Monday we stopped in July they had a salad bar, fried chicken, green beans, black eyed peas, broccoli, mash potatoes, limas, bread and a few other dishes in the food bar. The desert bar had bread pudding, Vanilla Cake with a Coconut cream frosting on top and banana pudding.

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.

They offer a very good salad bar with many selections, however it is al dente for the most part on…read morepastas. I prefer completely done. The food is good most of the time but is hit or miss. The staff is friendly and accommodating considering the crowd they serve. Beef selections are a bit pricey especially for hit and miss. My seafood special was very bland, hush puppies crumbly and no sweet potatoes (the best side). I do like the atmosphere. They also have live entertainment now.

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

This is a busy spot! The line moves fast and you order cafeteria style with options for salads,…read moredesserts, meats & sides. There is also a bakery on site. We had fried chicken, turnip greens, limas and rice with gravy and meatloaf with Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and two slices of pie. We bought baked goods for a treat later! All that food for forty dollars-no wonder folks drive from all over for lunch!

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.

Thursday night between 6-7pm. It was basically empty; which…read moreis a plus for me. They get all their business mostly on the weekends, per our server. This restaurant is beautifully decorated! It could very well fit in at theme parks, like Universal Studios. It's Clean, spacious, lighting on the dimmer side. It's a fantastic date night spot. We were blessed to have Diamond tending to us, and she was outstanding! Customer Service doesn't get any better than what she gave. I imagine she'd be just as great if the place were absolutely slammed. Our food was pretty basic. We got spicy fried wings as an appetizer. They were pretty good. The chicken fettuccine Alfredo had small bits of white meat chicken, and not a lot of it. We also had a 14oz Ribeye, collards, & mashed potatoes. All the food was ok. Not good enough to rave about, not bad enough to complain about. Just basic . I'm glad I finally checked it out though. The overall experience was worth the visit. If you're ever in this area, you should stop by:)

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!

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!

Great chicken and waffles and eggs Benedict. Home fries are wonderful, grits are wonderful, the…read morehamburgers and chicken sandwiches are great as well. this is a little gem of a restaurant, especially for a small town. Service is always friendly, even when they are swamped.

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.

Hostess not welcoming or attentive. Staff needs training. Food was along the lines of Sysco heat…read moreand serve. But the worst part was the over the top non stop noise coming from the kitchen. Extremely loud banging, slamming, crashing. Sometimes shaking the floor. Additionally, the staffs loud echoing socializing. This went on without a break, the entire time I was there. I ask the server if they were remodeling and she giggled and said no ma'am. All in all not a very good experience.

Cute little local bar very limited menu. Common bar food nothing special. Limited alcohol.read more

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.

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.

A walk up line like an old cafeteria type where you get your protein and whatever starch or…read morevegetables you want. And seat yourself. Very friendly people and the food was good.