Area Restaurants

We have many fine restaurants here in Americus and also a few that are a short but worth while drive from here.  Below we have listed some with a short description.  Reservations are not always necessary however we will be happy to make them for you and would defiantly recommend them on holiday or special event weekends.  On Sundays our selection of restaurants is more limited, however those that are open are noted below.  Bon appetit! 

The Forsyth Bar & Grill

Located on Forsyth Street in historic downtown Americus.  This is a very casual restaurant with booths and open table seating with a non smoking area.  This is the local's haunt so it can be very busy and noisy.  The menu is varied with a little of everything including sandwiches, pasta, steaks, seafood, appetizers, vegetarian and low fat.  The Forsyth is not fully licensed but does serve beer and wine.  The price range for entrees is $5-$15.  If you want to go here be sure to have Chuck book you a table, it will save you a wait at the door.  Open Tuesday - Saturday for dinner 5pm until 10pm.  Closed on Sundays and Mondays and not open for lunch.

Dingus Magees

Also located on Forsyth Street in historic downtown Americus.  This too is a casual restaurant with booths and open table seating.  The lower level of the restaurant is the non smoking section.  The upper level has a full bar with bar seating.  The restaurant is located in an old bank building and if you look behind the bar you will see the old safe, which is now used to store the liquor, beers and wine.  The restaurant has a varied and interesting menu but service can be slow at times, so if you are in a hurry give this one a miss.  They have a great selection of appetizers and a reasonable selection of lunch and dinner items with prices in the $5-$15 range.  Open Monday-Wednesday 11am-10pm and Thursday-Saturday 11am-12pm.  Closed Sundays.

The Windsor Grand Dinning Room

The Windsor grand dinning room is located in the Windsor Hotel on Lamar Street.  This historic hotel was built in 1892 and is a 'must visit' just to enjoy the architecture, fine woodwork and lovely atrium in the front lobby. Southern style buffet luncheons served mid week.  Dinner menu includes steak, shrimp, chicken and salmon.  Entrees range from $17-$35.  Fully licensed, the hotel also has a bar called Floyds Pub that has a great balcony over looking Lamar Street.  Both the bar and restaurant are located on the second floor.  Open Monday-Saturday for lunch between 11.30am and 2 pm and Dinner 6.00pm to 9.30pm.  Also serves a buffet lunch on Sundays.  Reservations are not normally required but we will be happy to make them for you..  Service and food are good and the setting is beautiful and well  worth a visit.  Be sure to say hi to Ida, the restaurant manager, and she will take excellent care of you.

Main Moon

Located on North Prince Street just off of E Lamar and one block from the downtown.  This Chinese restaurant has a really extensive buffet with over 80 items on the menu and specializing in Szechwan and Hunan.  If you like crab legs this is the place to go.  The restaurant offers dine-in of take-out.  The lunch buffet is $4.95 and dinner buffet is $6.95 for all you can eat so it's a great deal.  Open Mon-Thurs 11am-10.30pm, Fri-Sat 11am -11.30pm and Sundays Noon-10pm.

The Station

The Stations is located in the downtown area on W Lamar just a few doors down from the Rylander Theater.  Open for lunch Tues-Fri from 11am -2pm with soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta.  For dinner they are open Mon-Sat 5pm-10pm with a good choice of entrees including steaks, chicken, seafood, calzones and more.  Price range $5-$20, good service, non smoking area available and a full bar available.  This restaurant is a little less casual than the bar and grills in town with tables a little further apart providing more privacy

Ryan's Family Steak House

Located on Hwy. 280 on the edge of town.  Although part of a franchise this restaurant is reported to be one of the best Ryan's any of our guests have been in.  They have an all you can eat mega food bar as well a some menu items.  On various nights in the week they will have specials that include all you can eat ribs or steak.  This restaurant offers great food at excellent prices.  Open Sunday - Thursday 10.45 am to 9.30 pm and Friday & Saturday 10.45 am to 10.30 pm.

La Hacienda

La Hacienda is a family owned authentic Mexican restaurant.  They are located on E Forsyth at the front of the Americus Village Shopping Center which is also the location of the local movie theater.  This restaurant serves delicious cuisine and offers a full bar with the best margaritas in town.  Open Mon-Thurs 11 am-10pm and Fri & Sat 11am-10.30pm.  Also open on Sundays from Noon to 9.30pm.  This restaurant has great food and great service and is another local favorite.

Pat's Place

Pat's Place located at 1526 S Lee Street, Americus.  Here you can enjoy pizza, sandwiches, nachos and salads in a pub atmospher. Live music every Tuesday and Thursday nights and poetry slams every third Wednesday of each month.  Open Monday-Thursday 11:30am to 12 midnight and Friday-Saturday 11:30am to 1:00am.  Closed Sundays. 229-924-0033. 

Yoder's Deutsch Haus

Yoder's is on Georgia Hwy. 26 about 18 miles north east of Americus in Montezuma.  The location of this restaurant makes it a great lunch stop after a visit to Andersonville.  This Mennonite operated and nationally renowned restaurant, bakery and gift shop is located in the center of Macon County's charming Mennonite community.  Serving home made Southern style dishes including, roast beef, chicken, fish, casseroles, southern vegetables and home made desserts it is a treat not to be missed.  Open Tuesday to Saturday 11.30 am to 2 pm.

Daphne Lodge

Located on Hwy. 280 West about 24 miles east of Americus.  It is about a 30 minute drive but is well worth the trip.  Daphne's offers casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere with a more intimate setting than the bar and grills in Americus.  The restaurant is just the other side of Lake Blackshear located in a red barn style building set back in a lovely wooded area amongst the tall south Georgia Pines. Reservation are recommended.  Serving catfish, seafood and steaks with entrees in the price range of $15-$25.  The restaurant has a good selection of wines and beers, with good food and great service.  Open Tues-Sat 5.30pm -10pm.  Closed Sunday and Monday.

The Old Inn

Located on Hwy 280 West just before Daphne Lodge.  The Old Inn offers casual fun dining and serves hand-cut steaks, catfish and seafood.  They have an excellent wine menu and imported beers.  Open Tues-Sat 5:30pm-10pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Andersonville Restaurant

The Andersonville Restaurant is located on Church Street in Andersonville.  Serving great country cooking.  It is open Mon-Thurs 11am-2pm, Fri & Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-3pm.  229-928-8480.

Mom's Kitchen

Mom's Kitchen is located in Plains.  This is a cafeteria style restaurant serving Southern style food.  If you are in town for Jimmy Carter's Sunday school then this is the place for lunch after the church service and photo opportunity with President and Mrs. Carter.  It would not be a surprise to see Jimmy and Rosalynn having lunch here as they too often pop in after church.  The restaurant is open Tues-Thurs 6am-3pm, Fri & Sat 6am-8pm, Sun 11am-3pm. 229-824-5458.