Take it to go! For the fried chicken with rice and gravy and Mac n cheese. It was all pretty good…read more Definitely not the best chicken I've ever had. Probably not even top ten. The inside of the place is a dump too, so I would plan on taking my order to go. If you're looking for a good home cooked meal in the middle of nowhere, Paula's hits.

It never fails. Paula's fried chicken is . Again. My first stop in Dublin. Staff is friendly and…read morewelcoming. The prices are reasonably cheap. What do you expect from a historic hole in the wall. Either takeout and go. Or sit at the run down tables. It's clean inside. Whatever you decide, make sure to get your large half and half.

Pros: Veggies were well-seasoned. I did leave full, from the veggies and me chicken leg I had…read more(cause dark meat was never refilled). Cons: Food tasted heated up one too many times. No dark meat on the buffet. No ice cream for my sweets-loving husband lol. $15 with no senior discount. Definitely not the Ole Times Country Buffet we are used to, at the same price. This was why the Golden Corral parking lot was packed and this one not so much.

Friday Jan. 23, 2026 I had Dr.s appt. in Dublin so we were…read morelooking for a place to eat lunch. I went to the Ole Times website to see the menu for Fri. and it had fried fish and country steak on the menu. I told my wife that sounded good so we went. We got there at 11:15 thinking the food would be fresh and good. They get your money coming in the door so you've already paid by the time you realize there's no fish or country fried steak, only some frozen meatballs in gravy and a lot of chicken wings, fried chicken, and baked spaghetti that was nothing but pasta someone waved some sauce over and topped with a bit of cheese. I asked our waitress what happened to the fish and country fried steak and she just said, "They don't do that anymore". We've eaten there several times in the past so we thought at least what they have will be good. WRONG! the chicken tasted like it was fried in old grease and none of the vegetables were seasoned properly. This place used to be good. Yesterday it was $30.00 plus tip for lunch and I left feeling like I'd been robbed. This is how you loose a restaurant. It was obvious they were putting out the cheapest food possible to save money. That is very counterproductive. People will stop coming if they don't like the food and you wind up loosing even more. That was my last trip to the 'Ole Times Buffet in Dublin Ga.

Sigh... I can't put every bbq spot as 5 stars, this is a 4…read more Banana pudding was delicious, the meat was decent. I have had better. It didn't just wow me like some of the other bbq spots here in Ga. Would I go back, sure as it is close to Warner Robins. Would I try somewhere else, yes also. This is not a bad place, it was good. In fact some of the best nana pudding I have had in ga.

Had an appointment in Dublin and looked for somewhere new to us to eat. Numerous people we asked…read moretold us we wouldn't be disappointed so we went. It's tucked away in a strip mall next to Kroger. First time I saw it I thought it was a Vape shop but paying closer attention it was the bbq joint. Walking in it has a rustic country flair. Steeping up to the counter the young man was very helpful is describing everything. My wife ordered a pulled pork sandwich with cowboy baked beans and fries. I ordered the pulled pork quesadillas with mac n cheese with banana pudding for dessert. All the good was very good. The stand outs were the quesadillas and the cowboy baked beans. Least favorite was the Mac n cheese; it was a bit gritty. (-1) Recommend you give them a try.

Too much to choose from and everything is perfect Plus, friendly staff! We ate twice in one week…read morewhen we were there on vacation.

Been eating there for over 20 years. Food is always homemade and very delicious. Great customer…read moreservice nice clean.

We just ate here and it is absolutely great! Highly recommended! Fair prices, great food, great…read moreservice. The food is served cafeteria style. If you order a fried item, however, it is cooked to order, so it is fresh. I had the smothered pork chop, rutabagas, squash casserole and a corn muffin. My wife got a fried porkchop. It was the biggest pork chop I've ever seen. I can't say enough about how good the food was! Ms. Stella's started a year ago. It is next to Food Depot, behind Bojangles.

I wanted to get some fried okra and believe it or not, not easy to get in Ga. As I walked in, my…read morethoughts were all over the place. This took me to a time in my life that was joyful. Lunch ladies recommending specials and inform us what is good! (All of it)! We grabbed a tray and proceeded through the choices of sides. They had a board to select. We went for the recommendation. The inside was all glitz and glamour but it was homey and welcoming. The vibe was soulful, which was what I needed and craved. IYKYK Go get yourself some delicious food. 100 out of 10!!

Wonderful food and service . Everything went well I always forget I could do the bike. Had a good…read moretime but tell him they needed to change the music.

From the owner: Great customer service Food taste good look good we don't shake the spoon read more

My first visit here and I wish I'd discovered this place sooner. The service was kind and…read morecourteous, the food piping hot, and the drinks refreshing and delicious. We wish they had tables big enough for large parties on their patio. Would be fun to spend an evening out there with a group of friends.

I don't usually go for Southern food, but I'm glad I stopped by to The Swanson. Interior wise, it's…read morelike a house turned restaurant business. The foundation is still there with the rooms and decor but with lots of tables set up, similar to hosting a gathering at home. Not only that, everyone here was really friendly! We really felt welcomed, and though the second time, service wasn't as outstanding, it was still good. I think they really nailed down the vibe of southern hospitality. For drinks, they have seasonal cocktails, which I think is fun, but I'm not around at a time where I would be able to chill and drink. I end up with a go-to sweet tea. Strong and sweet, that it kept me up, but not the strongest nor sweetest I've had. There's also complimentary bread that's mini muffin shaped and dense like a biscuit. It's buttery and salty, but I like it! Before coming, I saw so many things about the sampler, so I definitely wanted to get it and try out. Love the fried green tomatoes with the honey mustard. It didn't feel oily, and it held up pretty well when cut and dipped into sauce. The pimento cheese here is probably the best I've ever had, but I will admit that I have not had many (I tend to not like it). In fact, both these items stay on my mind enough that I do think about coming here more often than I thought I would. And this is just for the apps. The rest of the entrees are pretty standard. Some better than others, but that's due to preference. I haven't gone through the whole menu, but I do prefer their chicken to some of the other menu items. For their sides, I haven't seen or heard of some of them. I asked about them, and they were described p well, enough for me to not want to try congealed salad. I'm not a big fan of jello type things, but I did try the pear salad. Not for me. Absolutely not for me. I did really enjoy the collard green soup and sweet potato souffle though! They were great, esp the souffle. It was my first time having nuts in them, and I loved it so much. Everything else was alright, like I'm sure you've had or can make better mac. Overall, I'm glad to know this place because it's a good rec for the area if you're in the mood for Southern food. It's not a bad pick for vegetarians either, though they would only have appetizers and sides to pick from, but I liked them more than the entrees. There's a parking lot, and it's in a good location to see the rest of downtown Perry too.