Daphne Lodge Restaurant - Cordele (GA)

5 /5 SouthFlorida Thrifter: Wow. Ive lived for decades in Miami and Atlanta, and this little inconspicuous place on 280 between Cordele and Americus is one of the most unique dining experiences Ive ever had. It was almost like when you ask your great aunt if shes got any liquor around, and she breaks out a bottle of MacCallan 25 like its no big deal: nonchalantly premium in a comfortable place. The food was top notch period. I havent seen a cut of meat that thick and beautiful for under $50 ($42 and well worth it) since the 90s. Good service is attentive without being disruptive, friendly but not contrived, and they hit it right in the mark. Effervescent minus the kind of ostentation Ive usually seen with that level of food and ambiance. Accomplishing homey atmosphere in fine dining is no easy feat, but Daphne Lodge does it and Im not even sure how. Its more about a feel than a look, and its there. Highly recommend. Worth taking a detour off 75, but check the hours. A place like this isnt open all day every day, and it shouldnt be, because its special.

5 /5 Jm Lyons: Daphne was chosen for a milestone celebration, drove an hour to get there, and All the effort was certainly worth the delicious food and wine… Daphne Lodge Restaurant is Officially Molly Approved.com

5 /5 Jerry K: Found Daphne on a restaurant search in Google Maps by open and top rated. We were surprised that we were able to get a table but the staff was accommodating. We tried the Blue Cheese Chips as an appetizer. I ordered the Daphne shrimp and grits, it was delicious. My wife got the filet and a loaded potato, she gets her steak well done and it was perfect, some chefs have a tough time cooking a steak well done. The atmosphere was cool, I felt like I had walked through a portal and I was back in 1977. The waitress were all so attentive and nice. Hope we can go back some time soon.

5 /5 Chris: Our friends have been talking about this place for years, and we’re just now trying it. I’m not sure what took us so long! This place makes me second guess most of my five-star ratings, because there needs to be some way to give this place the credit it deserves. Daphne’s truly is a five-star rating! We both had the fried pickles, grouper, hush puppies, salad with ranch, and twice baked potato. Oh, and the apple fritters(?) and ice cream were amazing! The ambience is cozy and calming inside the restaurant. The décor makes your feel right at home. Our waitress was on top of everything for us; our dishes were removed as soon as we were done eating, our drinks were refilled at about the half way mark, and the kitchen made us some delicious food! The owner is very friendly and has a great sense of humor! We will definitely return soon!

1 /5 Judy Fajardo: Made a reservation on Thursday evening for Saturday evening and it was confirmed via Open table. On Saturday morning I received a message from OpenTable stating the restaurant had canceled my reservation. No explanation and I cannot get anyone to call me to explain why