Best Restaurants Open for Christmas Dinner this year in Valdosta – 2024

On a road trip, I decided to attend this lovely little restaurant based solely on the fact that they had a seafood bisque I wanted to try. The maitre'd seated me quickly, and the server was impeccable. I ordered a cup of the Spicy She Crab Bisque and the Chicken Caesar Salad. Spicy she was! I did not see the word spicy on the menu; otherwise, I might not have ordered it. I had to drink liberal amounts of water. It was served with bits of hard bread that, once soaked in the soup, was delectable. It was quite good, though still too spicy for this Louisiana Cajun. The Chicken Caesar salad combined lots of choices that didn't add to the dish. The dish had small diced tomatoes, not usually done, and the croutons were replaced with more of the hard bread attached to the soup. No amount of Caesar dressing would soften those. And this is an unusual thing for me to say about a Chicken Caesar salad: it could have used more lettuce. That was a very generous portion of Chicken, where usually the portions are skimpy. Do visit this place, though. The atmosphere was very chill, there are different daily specials which were tempting, and it didn't get too loud or crowded. There is outdoor seating, more appropriate for cooler weather.

My Little Princess and I vsited Valdosta for a ride on the Azalea Sprinter in Nashville. Decided on 306 for an evening meal. Our drink selections were a Peartini and an Old Smokey. Our dining selections were Fried Chop with Asparagus and Mushrooms, Fried Shrimp, Wedge, Okra and Tomatoes, Potatoes, and She Crab Soup. Most excellent! Diana was an excellent server, the drinks were perfect, Atlanta fine dining at Valdosta pricing. If you are spending some time in Valdosta, consider this restaurant for your list. Most interesting were the pomegranates trimmed as bushes, yet full of fruit!

Everything was delicious! Service was great, and the restaurant was surprisingly lively for a random Tuesday night.

Perfect place for a nice date night. The food was amazing, the service was great and the atmosphere was perfect. The fishes we had were so authentic, it feels greek indeed. The ice cream was really good too.

I'm only giving them 2 stars because it's a family owned little mom and pop place but the food wasn't good at all and the house isn't kept nice and clean either. It smells like a nursing home My meal was suppose to come with the salad but I still got charged an extra 7$ for something I didn't eat because it was soggy I saw the reviews for the spinach pie saying it was good but I literally couldn't take more then a bite If your standards are low when it comes to flavor and quality you'll enjoy it here But if your looking for good Italian you've got better luck with chef boy r d

Dining at Giulio's was nothing short of therapeutic. I was immediately charmed by the ambience and decor of this family-owned business; the atmosphere was attractive and cozy, the staff was warm and attentive, and the food was decadent and delicious. I ordered the branzino special, which literally made me do a happy dance as I ate it. The fish was cooked perfectly, the lemon butter sauce with capers was delightful, and I could have eaten a whole plate of the sauteed veggies that came with it. I got the lentil soup with my meal, and there was something so comforting about that cup of soup - like somebody's grandma made it, and grandma is a classically trained chef. It not only tasted good, it felt good in my soul. I also had tiramisu for dessert, and it was one of the best tiramisu I've ever had. I was spoiled years ago by a French chef who made the best tiramisu of my life, and no tiramisu has ever satisfied me since then -- UNTIL NOW. I nearly licked the dish clean and asked for another. I loved every moment of my dining experience and cannot wait to return.

The chips were super fresh and they kept them coming. The food was good and the service was good as well. The portions were not that big, so an appetizer would be a good option. Ee ordered tortillas and a mixed fajita.

Food was amazing as always. Not very expensive and good amount for the price. The beg was flavored well in the chimichanga and taco salad. Very good cheese dip and fresh warm chips that want stale major plus

Our waitress Vanessa, I believe, was amazing! She paid attention to detail. Her recommendations were great. The food was hot and fresh and you got a good amount. The drinks were amaaaazing. We had no complaints and enjoyed our time here. I will definitely recommend this place to family. I'm live in Texas and I was in town for my mother's funeral. This def gave us a moment to exhale.

If you ever get a chance to hit southern Georgia, Outback is a definite. The food was delicious. The staff was very friendly and attentive and the atmosphere felt very down to earth. This is the 1st we been to Outback and we will definitely be back.

We normally love going to Outback. Even though we have had some issues in the past with this location, we decided to give them another chance. They dinning room was about 1/2 full of guests so we were hopeful for a great meal. We were seated immediately, and that is the point everything went wrong. We looked at the menu and were ready for our server to come take our drink and appetizer order. Nothing. We had so much time that we already had our entrees. Still nothing. We waited for approx 20 min before we got up and left. On the way out I took our menus back to the hostess and explained that we were going to go somewhere else as we had been waiting for 20 min and no one had been to our table. The look on her face said everything I needed to know about how the staff cares. She looked as though I was telling her nothing new and she did not even address my concerns or try to stop me from leaving. In fact she said nothing. Over the years my family and I have always chosen Outback over other steak places. I can tell you that will be done no longer. I hope someone reads this and it helps them to desire to eat elsewhere. We sure will.

The atmosphere was pretty laid back with soft music. The food had good flavor. The restaurant was pretty clean as well as the restroom. The waitress I think her name was Hanna was just ok. When we were finished eating she didn't ask if we wanted anything else she just cleared some of our plates and walked off. My girlfriend wanted dessert but we were in a conversation when Hanna was clearing the table, she didn't return for awhile which made dessert a little longer to wait for. Other than that everything was good.

My family and I stopped by after driving AWHILE. Guys, this place was worth the wait for food on our long ride! Everyone was super friendly but efficient and about their service. The food came out ridiculously fast and was delicious. Prices were a steal for how great it was. Truly awesome place!

Not gonna lie, I’ve been here 3 times in the past two weeks for the exact same meal. The snow crab dinner, 4 clusters and 2 sides for $36?? That’s amazing! The crab is so juicy and the staff are amazing people! I love eating here & love the food!

An excellent spot to eat. Fast service. Great food, in a cool looking and clean restaurant. Only 2 mins off the interstate. As an Australian, it was a real fun piece of Americana.

June 2024 review. 9 Months ago, this was a 5 star review. I know any one thing can change, but the total experience degraded. This time, the strawberry pecan salad was not fresh and filled with brown tinged romaine stalks. Other fruits not very fresh. Shrimp skewers were okay. My wife's chopped steak and sweet potato okay. The bread was dry and overheated. Hostess asked how many, grabbed two menus and walked away. I asked if we were supposed to follow. She was pretty dismissive of us. We're much older, she was very young. New pics included. Note the brown lettuce. I think you can see it. When I pointed it out to the server, she said she would tell the kitchen. Later the manager walked by twice but studiously avoided eye contact. Looks like they are off my list again. 9 Months Ago: First time in years that food was that good here! If it was a fluke it was still great! I ordered a ribeye. Which was just right for medium. My wife got sirloin that was little tougher but still good. The happy surprise was the strawberry pecan salad that was DELICIOUS! Crisp lettuce, juicy mandarin oranges, pecans that tasted like fresh pecans (that's pee-cans in local slang). Everything about the salad had me dancing a little in my chair. Not many things get me that excited at my age nowadays! All the food was excellent or better! Service was pleasant and I didn't get grief about needing 3 take home boxes! We are putting Longhorns Valdosta back on our list and hope they keep it up!

Drinks were great. Had the Texas Margaritas and jack and coke. OUTLAW Steak was a perfect med rare. Spinach dip and stuffed mushrooms were awesome

My daughter and I went to eat some steak, although there were people waiting we were seated right away, the service was great and the food was delicious. I had the new York strip with loaded mash potatoes and my daughter had the renegade steak with a loaded baked potato and mac and cheese. The steak was cooked just the way we ordered and very tasty. The Mac and cheese is something we always order as well, it is some of the best I have ever tasted.

The new location is amazing. I went with a group of 5, and everyone enjoyed their food and the ambiance. The server and hostesses were great as well.

We stopped at Big Nick's on the way back from the beach. We all love good Bar-B-Que and Big Nick's delivered! Our 6 year old had been wanting bone in wings since last week, when we saw Big Nick's on BBQ restaurants near the area we were in, we decided this was the best time for wings. He usually gets buffalo sauced wings, but these were a bit too spicy for him. No one's fault here, I wanted to leave a review because the young lady up front swung by our table frequently to check on us and she was genuinely concerned with him not fully enjoying the wings because of the heat. She offered numerous times to bring a different order but he insisted he was already done after a few bites, which isn't abnormal either . My plate, Garlic Cheese Parmesan wings were phenomenal along with their baked beans and fried okra. Their baked beans DO NOT taste like some run of the mill "dumped from a can" only, yet they had that familiar taste of brown sugar and green bell peppers just like mama does them in the oven! Their French fries and okra were both crispy and fresh! Our son also wanted something out of one of the quarter machines and one of the fine gentlemen advised us they've been having trouble with them and it may take our money and give no prize. I thought that was very respectable of him. All in all I would definitely recommend!

I had Big Nick for the first time in 2021. When he had the dressing stuffed turkey leg. I stop by here every time Im coming out of Orlando or Tampa. Though thry no longer serve this dish I still enjoy it. I had an issue this visit and requested a partial refund. Big Nick came out and was so apologetic and tried to make it right. I really appreciated how he handled the situation. It speaks volumes as to how he values his customers. This was my first time ordering the corn bread and collard greens. And let me tell you THEY ARE SO GOOD. The cornbread is so soft and isnt grainy at all. Taste as smooth as it looks. And the collard greens taste like Sunday afternoon after church in your grandma kitchen. I was so mad the portion size was as small as it was because I wanted more! The fish sandwhich was good also, just wish it was a little more crunchy.

My wife and I celebrated our anniversary here and it was a very nice experience. We were stationed at Aviano, Italy and we loved the food and the culture. We had some of the best Italian food ever. Funny cause we always laugh at the times we called Olive Garden Italian food. Anyways, I had the Linguini with Mussels and Clams and it was extremely good. I can eat that sauce all day! I’m so shocked there aren’t a lot of reviews about it because it’s so good. What really took us back was the bread with the herbs, oil and vinaigrette. We def asked for more! My wife had the Tortellini and for desert we share the tiramisu which was delicious. The waitress and other servers were very nice. Overall it was great and I would def go back. One dish I wish they had was seafood risotto or just risotto in general.

The service and atmosphere were great. But the food was really bad. It was totally overrated and didn’t taste authentic at all. Even the tiramisu was not fresh. I’ve never seen a tiramisu decorated with a mint leaf.

It’s been at least 20 years since we’ve been to Mom and Dad’s. We ordered the Chicken Florentino and it was exceptional. The portion size filled is up and our server Jalissa was so nice and proficient. We look forward to coming back real soon. It was also nice to see Massimo and equally nice that he took the time to talk with us.

Dinner date with my dad. We had a good experience. The restaurant was nice and clean. Food came out in a decent amount of time. The wait was not long. The gnocchi soup was flavorful. The drinks were just right, and Sunshine was amazing.

So me and my family went valdosta for wild adventures trip on july 5 later when we got to our hotel we were hungry for dinner and we tried here since our hotel was nearby it was super good and warm, the waiter was super friendly, energetic and quick i dont remember his name, but he needs a raise!! I highly recommned it.

I just want to stop and say that they were SO busy tonight on 12/9/2023 around 8pm I THINK is when we got there… anywho they sat us immediately and we got the best waitress ever, named Michelle. She was so good. She was sweet and happy, she was quick and efficient she didn’t leave us hanging a single time. She was ON TOP of our stuff. We thanked her in person and told the very kind middle aged black woman (a manager ) who was also very attentive and on top of ensuring the entire dining room was happy and content. However, I just wanted to come here as well and say you all are blessed to have Michelle and she definitely made our FIRST EVER experience at Olive Garden (my husband has been but not me or my two boys) INCREDIBLE. Thank you Michelle, thank you to the managers there and thank you Olive Garden. Merry Christmas and I’m excited to go back. Oh and trust me, Olive Garden is WORTH EVERY PENNY - great service, food and unlimited bread and soup or salad with every entree?!!!

Rodeo is a gem in the Valdosta area with amazing lunch specials and very affordable dinner specials as well. A family of 4 can eat here with any kind of budget. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable with Spanish and English speaking servers. The drink specials are great with top shelf versions being affordable. An average person can come sit down and eat lunch with time to spare on getting back to work. Highly recommend Rodeo.

Went for the first time yesterday and it was so good. One of my favorite Mexican food experiences. The food was delicious and reasonably priced, the server was great, and the atmosphere was lovely. The only thing is it was a little confusing once it was time to pay. But overall incredible and I had to leave a review. The chicken quesadillas were amazing.

Delicious food on a Sunday afternoon. Lunch menu is available 7 days a week so an after church meal with the entire family is reasonable. Even on a busy day the food was out fast and hot.