Lion of Judah Ethiopian Restaurant is truly a gem in this small town. The food is absolutely…read moreincredible: rich, flavorful, comforting, and clearly made with care. Every dish we tried was delicious, and it's easily some of the best Ethiopian food I've had. That said, be prepared to take your time. The ordering and food preparation process is very slow, and during our visit the "servers" were literal children. We ended up spending close to two hours there, with most of that time waiting for the food to come out. If you're in a rush, this probably isn't the spot. But if you're willing to slow down and enjoy a relaxed, unhurried meal, the quality of the food makes the wait worthwhile. I'd absolutely come back, just with patience and no tight schedule.

Absolutely incredible from start to finish. I ordered the watermelon fries, the Little Taste with…read morebeef tibs, and selected the chef's choice for my six sides -- which included a fresh salad, chickpeas, yellow lentils, yellow rice, greens, and a veggie medley. I also added the cheesecake sambusa. Everything was outstanding. The watermelon fries were such a refreshing start. The beef tibs were deeply flavorful and tender. Each of the sides had such great flavor profiles! I first tried Ethiopian food about 12 years ago at a place in Portland, Oregon, and I've been wanting it again ever since. When I saw this restaurant open here in Valdosta, I was genuinely excited to finally have it again -- and now I wish I had gone sooner because I've clearly been missing out. Even as a pickup order, the service stood out the staff was personable and inviting. Everything was carefully packed, warm, and clearly made with care. And the cheesecake sambusa? Unreal, the perfect way to finish the meal. I can't wait to go back and make this a regular spot for my family and me.

This is my daughter and grandkids favorite place to grab breakfast!! I think they usually get a…read morebreakfast bowl, some grits, cheese rounds which seems to please everybody. I went here Labor Day weekend on Sunday and it was actually not busy at all, nobody was out so I got in line and quickly got my food and headed to my daughters to lay out the food for the kiddos. Their breakfast bowls are quite tasty and full of eggs, sausage cheese, bacon, and grits. I'll see if I can get a fried egg next time since I like a fried egg with grits, but this was all really good for 30 bucks. I got a ton of food. Local standard, good service, good value highly recommend !!!

The chicken sandwich is my favorite. I also like the chili dogs and garden dogs. The chicken salad…read moreisn't bad either. Service is always good

Cute place, good food, great service and ambiance. Easy parking and can be dress up or casual. We…read moreenjoyed scallops and a red fish meal, both prepared beautifully with exquisite flavors. Highly recommend.

I really enjoyed my experience here. The service was wonderful. The food was also fantastic. The…read moreprices were incredibly fair and I thought it had a cool vibe. I was able to sit outside and take a phone call and they were incredibly accommodating.

So good! Delicious! Went there 3 times already, and all of my visits were amazing! Recommend 100%!…read moreLove to support local businesses, and service is always quick and amazing! Ambiance is nice too, as the seating outside provides a nice view!

Let me start with the good: this place looks like it knows what it's doing. The ambiance is simple,…read moretasteful, and well-designed--perfect for a cute dinner out. We were greeted with a smile the second we walked in, and our server was friendly and attentive the whole time. A+ for vibes and service. Now, the food... oof. We started with the appetizer special of the night, which, shockingly, was the best thing we had--and it was aggressively mid. Everything that followed? Two thumbs down. The peas I ordered as a side; I swear were marinated in red onion slivers for several decades. Even after picking out all the visible onion, (as shown in pictures) it still tasted like Shrek's bathwater. If I had ordered this on a first date, I would've just gone home to save us both the trauma of onion breath. There's no way a single person has ever eaten this dish and said, "Wow, that was delightful." I'd actually pay money to see the facial expressions of anyone taking a bite. My partner's mashed potatoes? So dry and dense I could've thrown them at a wall and they'd stick. Come back the next morning and they'd be holding up drywall. Not a single drop of moisture in sight. I asked for crushed red pepper for my flatbread (thinking maybe it could be saved). No - No pepper flakes. Apparently none of their flatbreads are allowed joy or spice. Even if they did have red pepper, I don't think it would've saved it. Best thing we had all night? My partner's chicken. And even that was dry. So, that says a lot. Final verdict: come here for a drink and a snack before going somewhere else for the actual meal. It's a great pregame spot, but if you're hungry-hungry, keep walking.

The food is consistently good. The staff is always friendly and goes out of their way to make you…read morehappy. Their recent remodel makes the atmosphere even better than before.

Nope. All the food is way too salty…read more Crab legs too salty. Shrimp and grits two salty. Baked oysters too salty. At least the sweet tea wasn't salty.

I had the quail was delicious, my wife had the Hawaiian ribeye the service was fantastic. The food…read morewas prepared exactly as we ordered when we come back going to be sure to eat here again.

It was easy to get a table on a Wednesday night. The restaurant has a nice rustic decor and a…read morewelcoming atmosphere. The wings, which I asked for the hot sauce to be served on the side with ranch dressing, were just okay for me, although true hot wing fans would probably enjoy them more. The bread was decent, but a little too dense for my taste. The steak and mashed potatoes were also okay, and the Caesar salad was a bit more vinegary than I prefer. The server and host were both very friendly and provided great service. Overall, it was a decent experience, but I'd probably try a different restaurant the next time I'm in Valdosta.

Picked this place on a whim and glad we did. From out of town we didn't know much about the place…read morebut appeared nice from the outside. Once inside the restaurant was clean as soon as entered. The hostess took our information and quickly showed up to our table. Gavin was our server and he did not disappoint. He was attentive to our requests and checked on us numerous times during our meal. The meals were great portion sizes and we took several boxes home with us. We will definitely be back to Austin's for the porkchops and will be asking for Gavin!

Austin's Cattle is out in the middle of nowhere... the kind of place where it feels like if this…read morerestaurant closes, the whole town might just pack it in. Thankfully, it worked out really well for us as a pit stop on an I-75 road trip. I got the steak with sweet potato fries, and for $33 it was exactly what I expected... which in this case is a compliment. Here's the best analogy I can give: this steakhouse is the "small town 10" equivalent of a "big city 7." Respectable, enjoyable, absolutely gets the job done... but let's not pretend we're at some white tablecloth steak temple in Chicago or NYC where a waiter named Sebastian explains the emotional journey of your ribeye. For where it is, Austin's Cattle absolutely delivers. Good food, fair prices, and a much better option than whatever sad fast food exit you were considering 20 minutes earlier. If you're passing through town, I'd happily recommend stopping here.

Service was good. And the timing my food came out was great, too. I loved the atmosphere. My main…read moreissue was the taste of the food. I guess I just got the wrong things because I never tried them before and wanted to try something different in case I liked it instead of my usual order of burger and fries. I tried the fried mozzarella sticks. It was super salty. I think I have a sensitivity to salt because I barely finished two. And the brisket quesadilla was way too sweet for me. It was okay with the sour cream. I took my leftovers home because I'm not wasting my money, I'll eat the rest. But yeah, not getting that stuff ever again. I'll stick with the burgers and fries, or the chicken tenders. I would probably say the ribs, too but idk if they use the same bbq sauce on the brisket as they do for the ribs and it was really sweet.

Amazing food, loved the mozzarella sticks and chips and salsa. I got the chicken fajitas, they were…read moredecent, probably wouldn't get them again though. The service was fantastic, our server was great! The atmosphere was pretty cool. I'm kind of an awkward person when it comes to strangers.

NO SUCH PLACE CLOSED Wasted 20 minutes or more looking for it and it was not open or viableread more

The food is excellent!!!! The customer service is excellent. The staff is so friendly and polite…read more The Chef is on point. the trick off wings are addictive. Keep up the great work. I would encourage people to visit once and you will come back. Chef George and Chef Lil Face.

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!

Ordered to go over the phone be prepared to pay over the phone if your order is over $30. The…read moreservice was quick and friendly. Located in a strip mall but interior has a nice simple set up. Food was good but not great I got the Greedy AF combo with salmon pasta and 6 garlic Parmesan wings. I will say next time I'm here I will get the wings again! However, the pasta was not saucy or flavorful enough for me personally. We also got the steak with a side of pasta and fries. Ribeye was cooked well as was the salmon I'm just a cheese on my fish kind of girl so that threw me off also. I will definitely try again but with other dishes off the menu.