Yet spending another Thanksgiving meal here at Ole Times. One thing is you never have any…read morecomplaints about the food. The turkey is always done to perfection, the ham yummy and plenty of sides and desserts. The salad bar was completely vacant, however...this was somewhat disheartening, considering how supposedly "health minded" American adults are these days. That was our first stop of the day. Cabbage slaw, carrot salad, macaroni salad, olives, huge delicious slices of beautiful tomatoes, gorgeous slices of cucumbers, nicely green lettuce, several types of peppers and ham. Cheese, salad dressing of every kind...best stop so far! Smoked pork, ribs, fried fish, yeast rolls, sliced roast beef, ham, turkey slices, meatloaf, fried chicken, baked chicken, green bean casserole, mac & cheese, cornbread dressing, turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, lima beans, black eyed peas, creamed corn, greens, rice, fried okra... Pumpkin pie, pecan pie, lemon meringue, peach cobbler, soft serve ice cream, chocolate cream pie, cookies, brownies...oh, I'm exhausted just from trying to list everything! There was so so so much more than what I even listed here, plus the absolute best waitress and Arnold Palmer maker! Why cook at home, burden yourself, spend HOURS cleaning up afterwards and hours more packing everything away? Take yourself and your loved ones out to Ole Times Country Buffet just one time for the holidays and you'll never go back to cooking again! (I sure haven't)

Ate here on our way home from St. Augustine. Really convenient location. Was seated immediately…read more Service was very good. The food was hot and delicious. Plenty of options. Plenty of seating. The fried chicken and lime beans really good. This was our first time , but hopefully not our last. Now on the flip side , the men's bathroom was very dirty. Will not keep me from coming back. Definitely worth the stop.

We had reservations for the Veranda. We were seated immediately. It was very pretty. We waited a…read morebit as we were the only people outside besides another patron. We decided to go in and ask our hostess if she could move us inside. She did tell us that she had told our server we were there, but no one had ever come to our table. We wanted to make sure we were seen and served. She seated us at a nice table inside. They have a beautiful bar, nice ambiance. Our server immediately came to us. He was from Jamaica and was nothing but the absolute best , extremely intentive and very polite. Excellent suggestions. The fried okra comes in whole pieces . We also try the fried chicken that brined in tea. Very crispy and tender. Great fried green tomatoes. My husband and I split the ribeye, which was absolutely delicious. Plenty for 2. Highly recommend . We both had cocktails, espresso martini, and margaritas. They make a very good cocktail.

I recently dined at Willet's Lowcountry and had a mixed experience. The setting is absolutely…read morebeautiful--the views are stunning, and the island atmosphere really makes for a memorable backdrop. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to the environment. It was average at best and didn't stand out in any meaningful way. The biggest issue, however, was the service. Our dinner stretched to nearly three hours, and we frequently had to ask for basic things like water. It felt disorganized and, at times, frustrating. I understand that restaurants can get busy and that staffing challenges happen, but based on our experience, the service fell well below expectations. While the location is worth seeing, I would not return for the food or service based on this visit.

This small town restaurant had excellent food & service. We had prime rib. It was so tender you…read morecould cut it with a fork. The prices were extremely reasonable, especially with the large portions given.

The food is amazing. They welcome you in like your family. The inside is cozy like an old town.read more

If I could give them 10 stars I would. 1st time out here and we will most definitely return. The…read morechicken was crispy, hot, moist, flavorful, just overall amazing! We tried collard greens, string beans, mashed potatoes and fries. All the sides were ridiculously delicious. Seasoned to perfection and so fresh. My only complaint would be the cornbread fell apart, that being said, it was still delicious as well. Perfectly sweetened and not dry at all. I cannot wait to taste the other items they habe here. Missed taking pictures because we devoured everything while burning our mouths

We've been going here since they 1st opened their doors and have never been disappointed with…read moreanything that we have ordered. I will say my personal favorites are the Fried Chicken, Fried Pork Chops, Meatloaf and the Roast. All so delicious! This is my Fried Pork Chops dinner with sting beans and rice & gravy that I ordered for lunch last week

Food is great, people are friendly and helpful! We use a hunt lease near there and we are very…read morefamiliar with the store.

Very good southern hospitality..Great Southern food...I'd give it a 10 star rating any day .home…read moretown hero

Went to the Callahan location first and was so happy with the results of that meal. When we can…read moreback to Jax then next weekend had to try this location. We ate inside and the dining area was clean enough. Service was top notch helpful. I will say the food was better in Callahan but the staff made up the extra stars.

I love how friendly everyone is here! No matter when you come in, someone is there to get you…read more You order at the counter and they bring it out to you. The food is usually very good - the fried shrimp awesome! I am allergic to peppers but wanted a house salad as a side. Most are pre-made and had bell peppers on top. When I explained my allergy, they made me a fresh one without peppers. It was very good. I got shrimp and scallops they were able but over cooked, had a good blanket flavor to them. The green beans were really good as well. They are quick to clean up the tables and floors!

We were visiting St Simon's and a friend recommended that we stop here. Well, I couldn't be happier…read morethat we took her advice as we stopped once for lunch and got takeout for dinner two days later. The sliced brisket sandwich was piled high with tender delicious brisket. Loved the spicy sauce and the side of mac and cheese was also delicious. We got takeout of smoked turkey, baked beans and potato salad. What a dinner! The turkey was phenomenal as were the sides. I only wish they weren't 1000 miles away.

Wow! This was the highlight of my trip. Well worth the drive…read more First the pricing seems very fair for what you get. Ok ok, ribs are not suppose to fall off the bone when you pick them up. That is over cooked. These were perfect! They stayed on the bone all the way up to the bite. The brisket was spot on. I loved that the sauces were on the side as you could try it with just the seasoning on the meat and then with the sauce. Their mustard sauce was amazing. We don't have bbq like this in cali. We don't. Just like we don't have NY pizza, true NY pizza. I bought a bottle of sauce.... And it's gone already. Thank goodness they have a store online and I'm just waiting for my shipment to arrive. You have to try this place! Ohhhh and I never had Brunswick stew!!!! Omg delicious

Down home cooked meals with great in depth menu Hardest…read morething is getting a seating Always crowded since it is so good!

Steffens is the real deal. I drove from Amelia Island for the southern delicacies and was not…read moredisappointed. Chicken and dumplings were the day's special and that most comfortable of comfort foods filled me up. Of course I can't forget to mention the mac and cheese, collard greens bc Georgia, a biscuit AND cornbread. Heck yes! My questions were all answered by the friendly server who happened to be behind the counter when I sat down. I wasn't in her station, but she was extremely helpful and took her time with me, even coming back later to make sure her recommendations worked out. There's a big menu with breakfast available all day. It's cute and clean, a classic diner vibe, and the prices are very affordable. Thanks for the southern hospitality!

Went here for late lunch / early dinner on a weekend in the winter. The place is interesting…read morebecause there were no windows and the breeze was blowing through the building. Luckily there was a space heater right next to us to provide warmth. The outdoor seating had big heaters too, but they were reluctant to turn those on. The place had a really laid-back, country ambiance, like you would imagine a bbq joint to have. There were rolls of paper towels at the tables and your food comes in a plastic tray lined with aluminum foil and some plastic silverware. I had the centercut rib meal specifically because it comes with two sides and I wanted baked-beans and collard greens. The collards were but big unlike the chopped stuff I've had in the past and were good. The baked-beans were also good and I ate most of those too. The ribs (two) looked beautiful with the bark seasoning and they tasted good too. The meal came with some bread that did not taste good and I didn't want to eat all of it. The sweet tea was fabulous and you get free refills and already comes in a styrofoam to-go cup for the win. The service was excellent. The two younger waitresses were very nice, attentive, and helpful. No problems there. We learned from them that there is live music many nights during the week in the evening from around 5-6pm to close (I think around 9pm) Although I had a great experience at Captain Stan's, I unfortunately cannot say that the food is life-changing, which is what I am looking for with BBQ. The prices were fair and the portions were more than adequate. *tip - they offer a military discount.

This is the real deal: a classic roadhouse with truly excellent barbecue. To make it even better…read morethere was a very good band "Midwest Riders" playing that night, playing mostly country from the 70s-80s, switching to rock with an emphasis of the southern genre on the second set. And a few of their own songs too, which were pretty good too. All the way from Michigan of all places. The specialty here is the ribs. They are heavily smoked with a substantial dark bark. Great flavor, tender, and meaty. They're served without a sauce; just the dry rub is sufficient. (Maybe there was sauce available on the side but I didn't ask.) The rib plate is a serving of 2 ribs with a choice of 2 sides. Also sliced pickled banana peppers, a nice touch. I thought 2 might not be enough so I upgraded to the half rack (5 ribs) and ate 3 and saved 2 for later. They were quite large so I probably could have made do with 2. My sides were collard greens and potato salad. The collards were kind of ordinary, but the potato salad? Wow, almost as good as my wife's, who makes the best! Potatoes not cooked down to mush, not too mayonnaisey, tangy, peppery, and crunchy from diced peppers. Good portion sizes for the sides too. No corn bread or hush puppies, unfortunately. Other barbecue items include chicken and Boston Butt. The menu makes it harder to order these as a meal (a la carte only for some reason) but it can be done. Also chili, peel&eat shrimp, oysters (when available locally) and a few things for non-barbecue lovers. I sat at the outside bar where I could easily take in the scene: the band on the stage, the cheerful warm fire in the center throwing sparks and a pleasant smoky aroma, the patrons, many of whom were in costume on this Halloween night, kids dancing to the music (surprisingly no adults), and dogs all over the place running amok and having a great time too. Speaking of the bar: don't expect craft beers or gourmet drinks here; it's all generic national brands. I had an Angry Orchard, a pretty bad cider from New York. Lingering a while to listen to the music I eventually finished with a slice of key lime pie. Adorned with nothing more than whipped cream from a can and a slice of lime it was nevertheless surprisingly good. 5 stars so far. Normally I give a pass on bad restrooms, especially in a place like this, but in this case, sadly they lost a star. I heard somebody mention the men's room needed attention and 10 minutes later I wanted to use it and found a toilet filled to overflowing, the floor soaked with water and presumably other liquids. Surprisingly no urinal (yes I was in the right room for my gender). So I decided to "hold it" and just washed my hands, getting enough soap from the nearly empty dispenser. A half hour later when I visited again the toilet was fixed and the floor mostly dry but the soap dispenser was completely empty. Isn't that something they would check at the same time they fixed the clog? This wouldn't stop me from coming back, but I sure hope the kitchen staff has access to better facilities!