Waycross has a large variety of restaurants from which to choose. There are locally owned restaurants with that authentic southern style and familiar chain restaurants of all kinds. Below, are brief descriptions of our famous local restaurants, and a summary of the chain restaurants. To the right, you will also find a full list of the restaurants available.

Andrew's Cafe & Grill - Southern Hospitality in Historic Downtown, serving steaks, seafood, salads, pasta, homemade soups & desserts. Must try items are the "blooming" onion and strawberry cheesecake. Great atmosphere for dinner parties or just a relaxing night on the town.
Jerry J's Country Cafe - "Good Ol' Fashioned Hamburgers" and the best home-style cooking in the south. This is THE Breakfast place in Waycross, serving pancakes, huge handmade biscuits, grits & eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, chicken, omelets, and more. For Lunch and Dinner, try to pick out your favorites from a long list of meats and side items for a platter of southern heaven, or grab a famous "Backyard Burger."
KD's Cafe - A local favorite for lunch in Historic Downtown. Daily lunch specials range from lasagna and chicken pasta, to mushroom burgers and Brunswick stew. Their spicy BBQ chicken and sweet potato fries are a big hit with most, but everything on the menu is delicious! You can also book a private party with specialized catering by calling 912-285-3300.
Hot Toddy - Cafe in Historic Downtown on Elizabeth Street, serving coffees, cappuccinos, and specialty treats. Opens at 7am
Micheal's Deli - With several locations to choose from, this restaurant serves all sorts of fresh subs, salads, seafood, and chicken dinners. They also offer pita bread salads, various appetizers, and desserts.
Pond View Downtown - With the scenery of Downtown, this place is perfect for a romantic or relaxing evening of fine dining. Favorites here, are the crab cakes and the melt-in-your-mouth desserts. Pond View is also a Bed & Breakfast with 4 new luxurious rooms on the second floor. Also open for lunch. (see accommodations listing for contact information
The Peach Pit - The Peach Pit located in Flander's Shopping Center. Owners- Pam and Roger Collins of Waresboro. Menu includes Homemade Hamburgers, Chicken Tenders, Hot Wings, and the G-Burger (9.2 oz. of beef) , named after our own Gerald Anderson of UGA. Try out this restaurant as soon as possible, and thanks for supporting your local businesses!

The other restaurants listed cover all forms of appetites. There are numerous Mexican, Oriental, Italian, and American style foods to choose from. A couple of unique restaurants include Carlo's, which serves a combination of Cajun and Latin cuisine. Great seafood can be found at Cedar River, and over 300 combinations of sauces can be layered on your buffalo wings at Dick's Wings. If it's Italian that you're looking for, visit Cavagnaro's for lasagna and pasta, as well as steak and shrimp.

No matter what the appetite, there is something for everyone!

(Updated 8/17/07)

Ellianos
Fuji Express
Huddle House
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Krystal Burgers
           Jerry J's             Larry's Giant Subs
Lydia's Restaurant
Maryland's Fried Chicken
McDonald's
New Beijing Buffet
New Hong Kong
Ole Times Country Buffet
         Peach Pit          Pizza Hut

        Quizno Subs         Ruby Tuesday
Ryan's Family Steakhouse
Rodeo (Mexican)
Shoney's Restaurant
Sonic
Strickland's Diner
Subway
Sugar & Spice Bakery Taco Bell
Wendy's Hamburgers
Wong's Palace
Zaxby's Wings & Fingers