Southwest Georgia Restaurants

We’ve compiled the best of the best in Southwest Georgia - browse our top choices for Restaurants during your stay.

Sort by: 11 Recommendations {{numTotalPoiResults}} {{ (numTotalPoiResults===1)?'Recommendation':'Recommendations' }} 0 Recommendations
CLEAR ALL Area Search CLEAR ALL
Loading...
  • 1. Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop

    $

    This award-winning cheese maker makes its home in Thomasville and operates this shop and café, where you can try the farm-fresh cheese, wines, cocktails, and craft beers, as well as peruse the collection of locally crafted jams, honey, and regional food items. You can purchase individual cheeses to go or select an artfully prepared cheese or charcuterie board for a sit-down sampling of the day's offerings. The shop also offers a selection of gourmet sandwiches, salads, and decadent desserts.

    123 S. Broad St., Thomasville, Georgia, 31792, USA
    229-228–6704

    Known For

    • Local artisanal cheeses
    • Gourmet desserts and small plates
    • Store selling local food items

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 2. Buffalo Cafe at the Old Bank

    $

    Housed in an old bank in downtown Plains, this café offers soup, salads, burgers, and sandwiches in a cozy hometown setting. Be sure to try the creamy peanut ice cream.

    118 E. Main St., Plains, Georgia, 31780, USA
    229-824–4520

    Known For

    • Quick and casual meals
    • Chicken salad
    • Down-to-earth and friendly staff

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 3. Bulloch House Restaurant

    $

    This longtime local favorite is the place to go for down-home Southern cooking in the area. The restaurant serves meals buffet style, with such Southern classics as buttermilk biscuits, golden fried chicken, and baked ham. Call ahead to get the specifics, as the dishes change daily, and be sure to save room for dessert. It's no longer located in the historic Bulloch House, but the restaurant continues to be a popular stop for tour groups, and there's a gift shop on-site.

    70 Broad St., Warm Springs, Georgia, 31830, USA
    706-655–9068

    Known For

    • Fried chicken and other Southern staples
    • Generous buffet dining
    • Sides like fried green tomatoes and turnip greens
  • 4. Carriage and Horses

    $$$$

    You'll need a reservation at this longtime eatery housed in a quaint Victorian farmhouse, where the emphasis is on high-quality international fare and outstanding service. The menu features classics like escargots, lamb shank, grilled trout (a house specialty), and filet mignon served with garlicky mashed potatoes.

    607 Butts Mill Rd., Pine Mountain, Georgia, 31822, USA
    706-663–4777

    Known For

    • Traditional fine dining
    • Pastoral setting overlooking horse pastures
    • Gregarious chef and owner

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
  • 5. Chop House on the Bricks

    $$$$

    This upscale steak house is celebrated for its romantic ambience and masterfully prepared meat and seafood dishes. Menu favorites include coffee-rubbed filet mignon, cane syrup--glazed New York strip, and pan-seared gulf snapper with a crawfish cream sauce.

    123 N. Broad St., Thomasville, Georgia, 31792, USA
    229-236–2467

    Known For

    • High-quality, locally sourced ingredients
    • Outstanding wine list
    • Date-night hot spot

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Tues.–Sat. Dinner only
  • Recommended Fodor’s Video

  • 6. Country's Barbecue

    $

    In a land where barbecue reigns supreme, Country's cooks with taste and style. You can eat inside the restaurant, a converted bus terminal decorated with '50s flair, or sit at a table in the 1946 bus turned diner. The barbecue, cooked over hickory and oak, includes not only pork but also chicken, beef, turkey, ribs, and brisket; buttermilk fried chicken is also on the menu.

    1329 Broadway, Columbus, Georgia, 31901, USA
    706-596–8910

    Known For

    • Outstanding barbecue cooked over hickory and oak
    • Unique bus station–turned-diner setting
    • '50s decor

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 7. George and Louie's

    $

    The fresh gulf seafood served at this longtime family-owned restaurant is as good as you can find anywhere. Try the broiled shrimp, cooked in olive oil with a smattering of fresh garlic; fresh mullet dinner; or combination platter with homemade deviled crab, shrimp, oysters, scallops, and flounder for one, two, or three people. The fried green tomatoes sprinkled with feta are cooked to perfection, and the burgers are a local favorite. Vintage music from the '40s plays on the sound system, and there's outdoor dining under umbrellas.

    217 Remington Ave., Thomasville, Georgia, 31792, USA
    229-226–1218

    Known For

    • Creatively delicious seafood platters
    • Locally beloved burgers
    • Outdoor dining

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 8. Iron Bank Coffee Co.

    $

    Housed in a historic bank building, this fun little café offers gourmet coffee drinks, pastries, sandwiches, desserts, and other quick bites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—or anytime in between. Grab a seat in one of the original bank vaults inside or a street-side table outside to enjoy your treat. In addition to coffee, there's also wine and beer.

    6 W. 11th St., Columbus, Georgia, 31901, USA
    706-992--6609

    Known For

    • Gourmet coffee drinks
    • Pastries
    • Paninis and salads
  • 9. Jonah's Fish & Grits

    $$

    Locals line up for a table at this extremely popular locally owned eatery where seafood is the specialty, of course. Jonah's signature rich and creamy white cheddar grits, Parmesan-crusted rainbow trout, and deep-fried catfish with hush puppies are customer favorites. There are plenty of options for landlubbers, and a kids' menu, too. Wash it all down with a glass of sweet tea---wine or beer is not on the menu. The service is prompt and welcoming to all.

    109 E. Jackson St., Thomasville, Georgia, 31757, USA
    229-226–0508

    Known For

    • Seafood specialties
    • Family-friendly environment
    • No alcohol

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 10. Liam's

    $$$$

    With a flair for the unexpected, this bistro turns out a rotating seasonal menu with such updated Southern dishes as pork tenderloin with mashed root vegetable, duck rillette, and prime beef tenderloin, as well as decadent small dishes for sharing. Liam's also serves a full cheese cart of various artisanal cheeses from Europe along with local selections. It's open kitchen, garden dining, and paintings by local artists create a cozy dining room.

    113 E. Jackson St., Thomasville, Georgia, 31792, USA
    229-226–9944

    Known For

    • Eclectic and always changing seasonal menu
    • Fun, laid-back atmosphere
    • Outstanding cheese and wine selections

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 11. Lightnin' Bugs Bakery & Café

    $

    Part shop and part café, this locally owned spot is a great place to grab a coffee, sandwich, or a big ol' slice of homemade red velvet cake or pecan pie. Check out the daily soup and sandwich specials for a variety of options.

    50 Broad St., Warm Springs, Georgia, 31830, USA
    706-655--2015

    Known For

    • Homemade Southern desserts
    • Soups and sandwiches
    • Gourmet coffee and teas

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.--Thurs.

No Restaurants Results

Please try a broader search, or expore these popular suggestions:

There are no results for {{ strDestName}} Restaurants in the searched map area with the above filters. Please try a different area on the map, or broaden your search with these popular suggestions:

Recommended Fodor’s Video