Lion of Judah Ethiopian Restaurant is truly a gem in this small town. The food is absolutely…read moreincredible: rich, flavorful, comforting, and clearly made with care. Every dish we tried was delicious, and it's easily some of the best Ethiopian food I've had. That said, be prepared to take your time. The ordering and food preparation process is very slow, and during our visit the "servers" were literal children. We ended up spending close to two hours there, with most of that time waiting for the food to come out. If you're in a rush, this probably isn't the spot. But if you're willing to slow down and enjoy a relaxed, unhurried meal, the quality of the food makes the wait worthwhile. I'd absolutely come back, just with patience and no tight schedule.

Absolutely incredible from start to finish. I ordered the watermelon fries, the Little Taste with…read morebeef tibs, and selected the chef's choice for my six sides -- which included a fresh salad, chickpeas, yellow lentils, yellow rice, greens, and a veggie medley. I also added the cheesecake sambusa. Everything was outstanding. The watermelon fries were such a refreshing start. The beef tibs were deeply flavorful and tender. Each of the sides had such great flavor profiles! I first tried Ethiopian food about 12 years ago at a place in Portland, Oregon, and I've been wanting it again ever since. When I saw this restaurant open here in Valdosta, I was genuinely excited to finally have it again -- and now I wish I had gone sooner because I've clearly been missing out. Even as a pickup order, the service stood out the staff was personable and inviting. Everything was carefully packed, warm, and clearly made with care. And the cheesecake sambusa? Unreal, the perfect way to finish the meal. I can't wait to go back and make this a regular spot for my family and me.

This is my daughter and grandkids favorite place to grab breakfast!! I think they usually get a…read morebreakfast bowl, some grits, cheese rounds which seems to please everybody. I went here Labor Day weekend on Sunday and it was actually not busy at all, nobody was out so I got in line and quickly got my food and headed to my daughters to lay out the food for the kiddos. Their breakfast bowls are quite tasty and full of eggs, sausage cheese, bacon, and grits. I'll see if I can get a fried egg next time since I like a fried egg with grits, but this was all really good for 30 bucks. I got a ton of food. Local standard, good service, good value highly recommend !!!

The chicken sandwich is my favorite. I also like the chili dogs and garden dogs. The chicken salad…read moreisn't bad either. Service is always good

Cute place, good food, great service and ambiance. Easy parking and can be dress up or casual. We…read moreenjoyed scallops and a red fish meal, both prepared beautifully with exquisite flavors. Highly recommend.

I really enjoyed my experience here. The service was wonderful. The food was also fantastic. The…read moreprices were incredibly fair and I thought it had a cool vibe. I was able to sit outside and take a phone call and they were incredibly accommodating.

So good! Delicious! Went there 3 times already, and all of my visits were amazing! Recommend 100%!…read moreLove to support local businesses, and service is always quick and amazing! Ambiance is nice too, as the seating outside provides a nice view!

Let me start with the good: this place looks like it knows what it's doing. The ambiance is simple,…read moretasteful, and well-designed--perfect for a cute dinner out. We were greeted with a smile the second we walked in, and our server was friendly and attentive the whole time. A+ for vibes and service. Now, the food... oof. We started with the appetizer special of the night, which, shockingly, was the best thing we had--and it was aggressively mid. Everything that followed? Two thumbs down. The peas I ordered as a side; I swear were marinated in red onion slivers for several decades. Even after picking out all the visible onion, (as shown in pictures) it still tasted like Shrek's bathwater. If I had ordered this on a first date, I would've just gone home to save us both the trauma of onion breath. There's no way a single person has ever eaten this dish and said, "Wow, that was delightful." I'd actually pay money to see the facial expressions of anyone taking a bite. My partner's mashed potatoes? So dry and dense I could've thrown them at a wall and they'd stick. Come back the next morning and they'd be holding up drywall. Not a single drop of moisture in sight. I asked for crushed red pepper for my flatbread (thinking maybe it could be saved). No - No pepper flakes. Apparently none of their flatbreads are allowed joy or spice. Even if they did have red pepper, I don't think it would've saved it. Best thing we had all night? My partner's chicken. And even that was dry. So, that says a lot. Final verdict: come here for a drink and a snack before going somewhere else for the actual meal. It's a great pregame spot, but if you're hungry-hungry, keep walking.

The food is consistently good. The staff is always friendly and goes out of their way to make you…read morehappy. Their recent remodel makes the atmosphere even better than before.

Nope. All the food is way too salty…read more Crab legs too salty. Shrimp and grits two salty. Baked oysters too salty. At least the sweet tea wasn't salty.

I had the quail was delicious, my wife had the Hawaiian ribeye the service was fantastic. The food…read morewas prepared exactly as we ordered when we come back going to be sure to eat here again.

An amazing place for dinner. Located right off the interstate. Perfect place for an intimate dinner…read moreor happy hour. All the food we tried was delicious. And their rolls were a hit at our table. Our server was extra attentive and never allowed our glasses to be empty. Highly recommend this place if you are ever driving past from Atlanta to Florida.

Austin's has been a staple in Valdosta as long as I can remember back to the 80s or early 90s. I…read morecame here this week with my daughter and grandkids as I live in Athens and don't get a chance to get out much and most of the time I'm down in Valdosta we eat at home, but decided we wanted to go out and we chose Austin's because we wanted steak!! Arrived and got a table quite quickly , and landed in the middle I guess, this place is huge, and we got a six top table with three adults and three small children. Our server Marla ( I think I can't find my receipt.), got our drink orders and some fries for the kids to be entertained quite quickly while we looked at the menus to decide what to get for everybody. She was a great server and took great care of us so thank you for the great service upfront!!! I was actually shocked at the pricing of the steaks and prime rib as they were well below market value in Northern Georgia. So I opted for the 10 ounce fillet., a Caesar salad salad and some vegetables, while my son-in-law got the 12 ounce Delmonico with side order of grilled shrimp. My fillet was bacon wrapped, and when I made the first cut, I drooled.! it was perfect! Then I tasted it. It was more than perfect.!! Literally the best steak I've had in years and I am a Chef! The Delmonico steak and shrimp were juicy , had a totally different flavor from the fillet and was delicious!! My daughter also has a 12 ounce Ribeye( the Delmonico , which is named after the restaurant and the way it is cooked, but it's a ribeye). We had enough steak to split for the kids., but got them a couple of order of fries and we did start with the buffalo chips, which are a must have! These are homemade chips with blue cheese crumbles and buffalo sauce and are the bomb!! My kids and I have loved blue cheese potato chips since visiting our most favorite old Diner in Buckhead, Atlanta and make them at home all the time! The 10 ounce fillet was only $34 which I thought it was a great value in 2025 !! I don't want them to raise prices but the same steak up here near Athens, Georgia would be 55 maybe $60. Even the 16 ounce primary was under $40 and is the best prime rib you'll get in the southeast anywhere.!! Austin's is a staple, unfortunately for me it's off the beaten path when I get into town so I don't go out there much but I'll be back again within six months now that my memory is jogged on how good it is. Restaurant is expanding where they are and if you are looking for a steak , or burger and sandwiches and other things they offer, you will not be disappointed. Great service , great food , great memories . Highly recommend.!!

On my goodness! From the front door to our table, nothing but sweetness & nice employees!!…read more Caytelee was our amazing server!! She had recommendations as soon as we sat!! He had the cold beer and I had the Luke's Punch, so good!! He had the New York strip with BP & he said it was delicious! I had the amazing perfectly cooked ribeye & garlic mashed potatoes. Everything was just so good!!

The picture says it all the food was spectacular! 10/10! The service at the bar was better than…read moreever! The meats were cooked great! Everything was brought out fast. The environment was clean.

Service was good. And the timing my food came out was great, too. I loved the atmosphere. My main…read moreissue was the taste of the food. I guess I just got the wrong things because I never tried them before and wanted to try something different in case I liked it instead of my usual order of burger and fries. I tried the fried mozzarella sticks. It was super salty. I think I have a sensitivity to salt because I barely finished two. And the brisket quesadilla was way too sweet for me. It was okay with the sour cream. I took my leftovers home because I'm not wasting my money, I'll eat the rest. But yeah, not getting that stuff ever again. I'll stick with the burgers and fries, or the chicken tenders. I would probably say the ribs, too but idk if they use the same bbq sauce on the brisket as they do for the ribs and it was really sweet.

NO SUCH PLACE CLOSED Wasted 20 minutes or more looking for it and it was not open or viableread more

The food is excellent!!!! The customer service is excellent. The staff is so friendly and polite…read more The Chef is on point. the trick off wings are addictive. Keep up the great work. I would encourage people to visit once and you will come back. Chef George and Chef Lil Face.

We stopped in on a Sunday night for our first visit, and everything was excellent! The food and…read moreservice were both outstanding. We had the jerk chicken pasta, hot honey wings, and jerk salmon pasta--each dish was delicious and perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of spice. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive, and the R&B music playing in the background added such a nice vibe. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food, great service, and great atmosphere!

Ordered to go over the phone be prepared to pay over the phone if your order is over $30. The…read moreservice was quick and friendly. Located in a strip mall but interior has a nice simple set up. Food was good but not great I got the Greedy AF combo with salmon pasta and 6 garlic Parmesan wings. I will say next time I'm here I will get the wings again! However, the pasta was not saucy or flavorful enough for me personally. We also got the steak with a side of pasta and fries. Ribeye was cooked well as was the salmon I'm just a cheese on my fish kind of girl so that threw me off also. I will definitely try again but with other dishes off the menu.