I have been eating there since it first opened they use to serve a T-bone that came on a plate by…read moreitself, have never ate anything never had anything from there that I wouldn't eat again. Stevie J really took a lot of pride in all the food he served there maybe some things people don't like but if you tell the server exactly how you want it that's how you will get it !!!!

The steaks are great. If you want something different try the smoked pork chops. Service is…read moreawesome. The place has that down home vibe. All the staff is so friendly. They make you feel like you are eating with friends.

All food is on the hot bar. We had chicken and dumplings, fried chicken, Lima beans, mashed…read morepotatoes and gravy, pole beans and delicious homemade yeast rolls. Seating is mostly family-style with condiments on a lazy Susan at each table...hot sauce, pepper vinegar and a pitcher of sweet tea for refills. Service was very friendly and it was obvious the locals eat here--always a good sign. Parking is mostly in the back, with two or three on the street.

Just got back from a GA visit, went to Paul's on Thursday for fish - OH BOY !!!…read moreHave loved this place forever and we literally plan our departure time from Florida to make it there for lunch, but had never been on fish day. As usual, the food was excellent and I got to have some of that grand lace cornbread - that I can not replicate at home :( - but anyway, I also have to let you know about the hush puppies. I am the daughter of a fisherman so have eaten more than my share of fish and hush puppies in my life. These hush puppies made me want to fall off my chair. The outside was crunchy good and the inside was as light as air, literally melted in your mouth. I truly have never had such a good hush puppy and my Mom made some darn good ones. So plan your visit for a Thursday some time! They also have some new T-shirts with a print on the back of a painting done by Mrs. Paul's - great granddaughter I think is correct. Nice colors, really nice T-shirt. If you are in the Dawson area and you don't go here, you're really missing a great Southern food experience, as well as a place that's clean, staffed by nice people and is a great value. Ending this now, it's making me hungry and it's too late in the evening to start out for Dawson . . .

As someone who has been reviewing for Yelp for a long time, this has to be the absolute worst…read moredining experience I've ever had. I mean that very seriously. On Saturday, 2/28, I came into the restaurant at 6:15pm with a group of 6. Looking around the restaurant, there were only 3 tables taken. The Hostess wanted to put us a table, but it wouldn't fit us all. We asked her where to sit and she told us to decide on seating. We had to suggest to put a table together and started to move it ourselves, then she helped. Just odd because we had no idea if they had a table to seat us. While waiting for the server, the table in front of us asked for to-go boxes and was told they only have the bottoms, no lids. She brought plastic wrap to cover their leftovers. They were not happy and left without a lot of their leftovers. Our service came out and was very sweet. She honestly was the nicest person at that restaurant and she deserves to go somewhere that she can make better money. She told us they only had beer and wine, but only a few on the wine list. Sometimes if it was asked for, they said they didn't have it. I stuck to a Coke. We ordered as follows: Me: Loaded Baked Potato (yes that's it.) Person 2: wedge salad Person 3: cornbread skillet Person 4 and 5 had burgers. One had cheddar cheese with everything on it. The other had everything BUT pickles. We waited about an hour for our food. Person 5's burger came out and the fries were cold. I'm not meaning lukewarm, I mean COLD. Like out a fridge. They hadn't even been cooked all the way. Person 4's burger came out without cheese. Both of those were sent back to get that fixed. Person 4's burger came back with a piece of half melted (what looked like) American cheese on the bottom of the burger and the burger was BURNT. I mean, hockey puck burnt. When the fries were sent back, we could hear the cook SCREAMING AND THROWING THINGS, yelling that we "weren't right" and he "had just took those up". The server even felt them and agreed with us. My baked potato came out hard. I couldn't really even eat it. It was hard, bland and it was covered in sour cream, even the outside. A runner came over to bring some salt and pepper and I asked her if she wouldn't mind letting us talk to a manager. Everyone there said I was polite in asking, as we just wanted to tell her what was going on, not trying to get anything free. When I asked, she threw her hands up in the air, slapped her hips, rolled her eyes and stomped away. The people around us even looked at her. They also could hear the cook yelling. We did see another couple send their food back as well while we were waiting. The manager comes over and when we tell her everything, she tells us she agrees and that she's working on getting better help, as we could see what she was working with there. We just asked her for the check and asked to go. We hear the manager try to talk to the team and the cook begins to scream and talk down to her. Then, he came out and stared at our table. If looks could kill, we would all be dead. The thing is- burgers there are $18. We didn't get anything hard to make but only the salad and the cornbread were fit to eat. They did comp our meal, but we continued to ask them to let us pay. Instead, we ended up giving the money to the server. She can only do what she can and she was so sweet. I do have multiple people who will attest to everything that happened. That was the whole experience. We walked outside and immediately went to get something else to eat. We came to the American because this was our first time in town and we had heard great things about it! Of course, we had seen it on TV as well, so we were very excited. The next night, another couple we knew went there and had the same experience. She was the only table in there and they still took over an hour and her food was terrible. This is absolutely so disappointing. The American used to be THE destination down here but now, it's the one everyone is telling people NOT to go to. We talked to our hotel host and they said they wished we would have asked because they would have told us to stay away. It's a shame. I really hope they can get some new people in there who care about food and making it good! I'd love to come back if they're able to improve and change my review. I do have 5 other people who are willing to attest to this, so as much as I wish it was an exaggeration, it's not.

We had a reservation for 6:30 for prom and we got there at 6:20 and all the chairs were up and no…read moreone was there

We stopped in as we were heading back from the beach. Great small town diner. We got burgers…read more Nice hand patted patties. A little overdone for my taste. But still a good home style burger. Great sides. Everything was made to order, so it was hot! Great service. .

Always awesome!!! Always plenty of food and service with a…read moresmile . My favorite meal there's breakfast,has been, and always will be

The lady who greeted us at the door, welcomed us in with the BEST smile and demeanor. She was a…read morejoy! The other employees were all so kind and we discovered they all were related to the owner so they loved this place like they owned it theirselves. The food was the best! My daughter had chicken tenders, fries and pop for $7. My son had chicken wings and fried okra (the best fried okra) for $9, I had a loaded cheese burger with sweet potato fries for $11, and my husband had a loaded double cheese burger with fries for $12. Our burgers were so filled with toppings and goodness it was falling off the bun! These people and their food I recommend 100%!!! Go support their family business!!

Yes this place is open! No there are not many if any cars in the parking lot, they are all in the…read moreback. How do I know? I passed by this place 10 times before meeting a co-worker that told me about this place and brought me in and it's a whole new world inside. There is a restaurant in front with daily specials and lots of comfortable chairs and tables to sit at and then a separate comfortable if not inviting bar in the back which is probably the crown jewels of this one horse town. The bartender is a very nice cordial and very informative lady that would tell you about anything in the town that you want to know to what is good and what you should not try. The owner who you will see once in a while is cordial and very inviting to the guest as well. There are two draft beers here which would be I believe Bud Light and Michelob Ultra Light in which happy hour would be about 10 or $16 for a picture that is still cheap. Before 7:00 the appetizers are half price and on Wednesdays are $85 Wing night. I heard there is a buffet on Sunday but I have not been here that long yet to find out. The menu is comfort food on what you would find on most grills, pictures of venue are posted. I had the happy hour fried oysters and the calamari which had good seasoning, just the right amount without going overboard. Do you like Bingo and trivia night? Step on in to find out which two nights they do this here, it's kind of like a small town cheers where it seems like everybody knows everybody unless you are an out of towner like me, but the people here really don't judge they're all happy and friendly and just living a daily happy life.

Hot food bar with several Meat choices and sides, which include vegetables, potatoes or rice,…read moregravy, cornbread. Sweet/unsweet tea or soft drinks. Assorted cakes available today. Betty's son owns the restaurant now and a daughter is a server. All good and Southern courteous servers! Other guests seem to be local and very friendly. Plain building. Clean restrooms. Open for breakfast and lunch.

Love this place for breakfast! Many options to choose from and good customer service. Only caveat…read moreis arrive early as breakfast ends earlier than other places! Biscuits and gravy are very good! Wish they would open on the weekends as this town has almost no breakfast options outside of select fast food places. Location is very clean and organized, food always looks fresh and delicious!

Some of the best fish & chips I've ever had, my only regret was that there were only two filets. I…read moredidn't care much for the coleslaw, it just didn't taste right in my opinion, but the fries made up the difference. The wait staff was extremely friendly and on time, my tea never reached the bottom, and next time I'm getting extra filets!

I popped in for a breakfast on a Sunday morning. Igor the special which was lemon blueberry…read morepancakes. They did not disappoint. The ambience was loud this visit. So I put my ear buds in. The waiter was super attentive, when he saw my earbuds in, he check on me using hand signs. The coffee is always fresh and alwys good!

A Southern Buffet Done Right!…read more If you're ever in Colquitt, GA, make it a point to stop by Moby Dick's! This place is the real deal when it comes to classic Southern comfort food served buffet-style. The catfish was perfectly seasoned and fried to golden crispiness--truly some of the best I've had. The carving station was a standout, offering freshly sliced meat that was both tender and flavorful. The vegetables were home-cooked and tasted just like grandma used to make--creamy mac and cheese, seasoned greens, and more. The dessert bar? Absolutely to die for. I had the peach cobbler and it was warm, gooey, and full of flavor--just the way it should be. The atmosphere was lively and a bit noisy, but that's just part of the charm. It's a very family-oriented spot with self-seating and pay-at-the-front service. Everyone was kind, helpful, and kept things moving smoothly. Highly recommend if you're craving Southern hospitality and a full belly. I'll definitely be back!

Food was good and fresh, but a bit expensive. About $22 a person. Service was great and very…read morefriendly. Restaurant was spotless.

Went with family and all 4 of us had different types of burgers. Very very good food and service…read more Fried pickles were delicious and I don't even like pickles. Highly recommend.

We really enjoyed our dining experience. The food is great, friendly staff and wonderful…read moreatmosphere. We will be back.

I just genuinely had one of the most horrific customer service experiences of my life in this…read moreplace. Having grown up in a small town I'm accustomed to the small time way of life and interactions. But this diner has one of the most unkind and rudest individuals I've ever interacted with. The local Uhaul pick up and drop off is located here and I had a pick up today. When the lock box for the uhaul was not working I immediately called their customer service. After they were unable to solve the problem on their end they asked me to go inside to get help from the proprietor who runs the uhaul service. Upon entering the restaurant, and still in the phone with UHaul, I was jeered at and told I "didn't know what I was doing". I offered to have them speak with the uhaul representative who was genuinely aghast at how I was being treated by staff. He continued to berate me and say I didn't know what I was doing, I had obviously just booked this today (it was booked earlier this week and confirmed with uhaul yesterday), and snidely speaking down to me throughout the entire interaction. He refused to speak to the uhaul representative on the phone, briefly spoke with a colleague in the store about the uhaul, told me the key was in the lock box and I didn't know what I was doing, and told me to leave the store. I was visibly and audibly upset when I walked back to the lockbox where a male family member was waiting for me. Still on the phone with uhaul she placed me on hold to call the proprietor herself. Turns out, the mistake was on the proprietors end: he had not notified Uhaul that the keys were returned, had not reset the lockbox, and therefore neither Uhaul nor myself were able to access the keys. Now resolved, I walked from my car to the lockbox with the representative still in the phone. The proprietor came out of the diner to jeer at me, taunting saying "see I told you you didn't know how to use the app" and other comments insulting my intelligence. This continued until my male family member came around to the lock box and was now in line of sight of the proprietor. He immediately shifted his tone and language, saying "well alright I'm glad we could get that figured out for ya". I was so shaken I didn't even bother telling my relative what happened, but was absolutely appalled by the treatment received and rapid switch up once another man was present. Please be careful going here as a female solo traveler. This experience combined with multiple Confederate flags flying and located on the property tells me this establishment isn't for everyone. Take your business elsewhere.

The restaurant is super homie and the food is very high quality and there is a very wide range of…read moreoptions. The service is amazing all of the staff is well mannered. 10/10 I will be coming again