For openers, if you think the best barbecue is usually found in the worst part of town, in a place…read morewith bars on the windows, and just enough grease on the table to write your initials - then this isn't it. This is a barbecue joint (anyplace that serves barbecue is, by definition, a joint) just off the highway in Valdosta, Georgia... and worth all the confusion created when Waze takes you a block too far, and Yelp says they're about to close their doors for the day, which just wasn't the case. The Woodstack BBQ Tavern came into being in 2015 when three guys bought an old liquor warehouse with a monstrous photo of the Budweiser Clydesdale team pulling their famous wagon spanning the front wall. No deal if the building didn't come with the Budweiser mural. Two of thee three, Justin and Randy are running the place now and about to open another in Thomasville. For a guy who has spent a lifetime in pursuit of the perfect barbecue (read my more than 120 barbecue reviews from across the country on Yelp), this is a jewel worth all the confusion finding them and finding them open. Other reviews touch on the friendliness and they're right on... call for info (are you open, Yelp says you're about to close), to when you come thru the door, place your order and pay the tab, it/'s like your back home neighborhood diner. Lisa seems to be keeping things under control out front while folks in the kitchen keep the great 'cue coming. And at good prices. We had the three meat special (with two sides) for $28, but only after some freshly cooked, well seasoned pork rinds ($11 for a healthy serving)... Burnt ends (started by Arthur Bryant in Kansas City more than 50 years ago) were tender, flush with flavor and a great choice. The ribs were good complete with a validating smoke ring, but the best of the threesome we gorged on was the pulled pork. Some of the best the Brown Shoe Gourmet has enjoyed in some time. We skipped their fries (frozen with seasoning) and had their homemade chips (excellent), slaw (slaw that was just that) and fried Brussel sprouts for the one amongst us who doesn't understand that's not a legitimate barbecue joint side dish. She raved about them and made sure there was some left to take home. Go figure. Turns out we missed out on one of Woodstack's best known sides: homemade onion rings. Who knew? Sauces? Yes, three of them: a thin pepper and vinegar, a mustard based sauce and the traditional very slightly spiced tomato sauce - by far the best and worth buying. And while a lot joints now give you half ounce cups of sauce (or make yu stand in line to choose from too many (City Cue are you listening?) Woodstack puts freshly filled bottles on the table. What a novel idea - sample without holding uo a line- letting the customer decide which sauce and how much? A negative? There was one. No colorful tee shirt to add to the collection of more than 200. The dining area is spotlessly clean as are the rest room; the foods is really good and almost all homemade (they use post oak as is the wood of choice throughout Texas) and the hospitality, led by the smiling ball of energy that is Lisa, is outstanding. Five stars to Valdosta's Woodstack. We'll be back next trip south.

Food isnt too good and location is just as bad. I don't see why so many people around here go…read morethere to eat. Either I got lower then average service and food, or people around here dont have sense or good taste buds

There food is so good every thing there chicken and dressing is like my favorite thing and green s…read morelove it

This buffet in the Georgia market is super good. I'm from California and I have to say that is has…read morebeen one of the best fried chicken

The Royal Café has been in business in Quitman, Georgia since 1913. It's a cute, brightly lit…read morecafé-style restaurant. Located in the center of town, there is ample street parking available. The restaurant touts being the oldest running restaurant in Georgia. The decor is quaint and southern. The cafe has been run by the current owner since 2021. The breakfast menu offers egg, hash browns, biscuits, pancakes, French toast, etc. The lunch menu features burgers, chicken salad, a BLT, a Philly cheesesteak, salads, etc. They also offer a weekday lunch buffet, but as we were visiting on a Saturday, we didn't get a chance to try it. Staff were friendly and courteous. It was clear most diners and staff knew one another, being a local restaurant. We were treated well and felt almost like a fascination that us out-of-towners would visit their café. We ordered the Royal Special - two eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast. Your basic breakfast that starts your day right. We also ordered the Bobby Bowl - two eggs, hash browns and crumbled bacon....a lot of bacon. They could have cut the amount of bacon crumble in half. Less than $16 for both entrees. Quitman does not appear to have a lot of breakfast options, but given the longstanding history of this café, pleasant service and good solid breakfast options, I recommend it!

Fine hometown atmosphere Friendly staff…read moreGood food Only Lunch and Breakfast Worth the Trip

A drive to Florida via Valdosta and found King of R&B on my map. I always like to find somewhere…read moredifferent. I had a take-out. Great friendly service, delicious food and I'll be back again. Thank you King of R&B. From: https://karenscckitchen.com

We stopped in on a Sunday night for our first visit, and everything was excellent! The food and…read moreservice were both outstanding. We had the jerk chicken pasta, hot honey wings, and jerk salmon pasta--each dish was delicious and perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of spice. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive, and the R&B music playing in the background added such a nice vibe. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food, great service, and great atmosphere!

Our friends recommended this place on our way to their place in Florida. I am glad they did!…read more This place had made some of the best of lists. And for good reason! This is a really big restaurant. We had our dog so we got it to go and sat outside. There are a couple of tables there. There is a separate to go order area, which is nice. The food was phenomenal! We got brisket, chicken and sausage. And some spicy burnt ends! The chicken was the star. But everything was great. Including the sides. We also got some fresh fried pork rinds to go, they were cracking when they came out! So good! This is a great place to get some BBQ in the area We will be back!

Food quality, service and cleanliness have taken a severe hit over the years!…read more I've eaten there since 2013 and I've watched that establishment go from decent to dumpster! Management should be ashamed!

Wow! What a FANTASTIC experience! 4th July holiday and we were lucky enough to be the last…read morecustomers with what's left of Wanda's amazing barbq. We had beef and pork ribs and all we could say is WOW! Do yourself the favor and don't miss the opportunity of eating here! Wanda was AMAZING and super warm and kind...everything you expect from Southern hospitality and more.

Absolutley phenomenal. When you drive up to the building don't drive by, it's small and only…read moreoutdoor seating, well worth it. It was cool today so we sat in our vehicle to eat. He ordered the rib dinner, I did the smoked chicken dinner and my daughter got the ham sandwiches with fries. He got the macaroni salad and baked beans, I got French fries and baked beans. The amount of food you get is just huge, you definitely don't go away hungry. Everything was so delicious and I am not a person who eats baked beans but Wanda's I could eat again and again I loved her baked beans. The owner, Wanda, came out and talked to us to see if we needed anything else and if all was ok. Wanda even brought us out wet wipes for our hands which was so nice and thoughtful. I will definitely go back and will tell others to go also. A great find tucked away off the beaten path but so worth going.

The environment is nice. The ribeye was good. Service was poor, inattentive to say the least.read more

Good food, very friendly service. Loved the fried shrimp and grits. Fried okra appetizer was good…read moreas well.

I am not a Buffet person at ALL! However, after church we stumbled across this place up in Adel we…read morelive in Valdosta. They did have a menu on top of the buffet. The buffet looked well kept and fresh so we gave it a shot. The food was AMAZING! My husband said its the best fried chicken he's ever had. I dont typically eat fried chicken and I was blown away how juicy it was. The chicken n dumplings so yummy! All the veggies were homemade - lima beans, creamed corn, cabbage, fried okra, etc plus salad bar. My husband said the homemade banana pudding was delicious! The staff and owners were super welcoming! This is 3rd generation owned. And get this $12 for buffet, drink & dessert! We will DEFINITELY be returning! Side note: on yelp it says no credit cards which is untrue they do accepted credit cards.

I had heard good things about AJ (now Ways); however, I was not impressed. Maybe it is because my…read morewife and I arrived late in the lunch hour but to be also a catering place the vegetables tasted like they came from a can. I didn't try the pasta or Mac-n-cheese but the chicken wings were nice and flavorful. Their elevated price for a slightly average meal will deter us from returning.