26 Best American Restaurants in Covington

“The food nevers disappointes, a good variety to choose from.the place itself is always clean, restrooms always clean. The service is good, nice little spot to go out to“

“THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO THE SOCIAL GOAT FOR AN OUTSTANDING EVENT HELD FOR OUR FATHER BRUCE VINEYARD SR FOR HIS CELEBRATION OF LIFE THIS PAST SATURDAY! IT WAS A HAPPY & AWESOME SEND AWAY, AND WE TRULY APPRECIATE ALL OF THE HELP GIVEN TO US DURING THE PLANNING PHASE AND DURING THE CELEBRATION. THE STAFF WAS SUPERB, THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT ALL THE WAY AROUND, THE UPSTAIRS AREA WHERE WE WERE WAS VERY CLEAN. JENNIFER THE RESTAURANT OWNER AND BERNARD THE KITCHEN MANAGER WERE VERY HELPFUL AND FOLLOWED THE PLAN WE DEVELOPED 100%. ALL OF THE GUESTS WERE VERY COMPLIMENTARY OF THE COURTEOUSNESS AND ATTENTIVENESS OF EVERY STAFF MEMBER AND THE QUALITY AND TASTE OF ALL OUR FOOD ITEMS AND BEVERAGES. WE HAD PRIME RIB, TACO BAR AND CHICKEN PASTA ALFREDO, ET AL. THANKS ALSO TO FRAN AND TRIPP MARTIN, THE PROPERTY OWNERS, FOR ASSISTING US WITH PEOPLE ENTERING/LEAVING THE CELEBRATION. OVERALL, WE WERE EXTREMELY PLEASED WITH ALL ASPECTS OF OUR EXPERIENCE AT THE SOCIAL GOAT AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM FOR LUNCH, DINNER OR A SPECIAL EVENT! LYNN, BRUCE & PHILIP VINEYARD“

“Came to Rudyboo’s last night for the first time ever and oh my goodness!! I don’t think I’ll go anywhere else now! The food was amazing!! Wings were great, fries were to die for and the celery was fresh! I think I found my new favorite wing shop!!“

“My husband and I stopped in here after a long day of traveling and the service and food were so good!! The two ladies Arianna and the name escapes me working the front register were so polite and friendly. They answered all the questions and made sure we had everything we ordered. This is how restaurant service is supposed to be and I'm so glad to see it still exists.
The food was amazing as well hot, fresh and full of flavor!! The restaurant was clean and stocked with a working drink machine and napkins and all that was needed. We will be back.“

“Our party of 4 were served promptly and the food was delicious. Not a pretentious restaurant, just a down home bar and grill that serves unique dishes like shrimp and grits and salads with grilled tuna. If I ever get back to Covington I’ll make it a point to go there.“

“The food is good and customer service is EXCELLENT“

“14 Year Anniversary Dinner!!

Such an incredible experience! We got there at 5 o’clock on a Tuesday. It was very slow and it was awesome. We started with the oysters. My husband got the steak with the fingerling potatoes. And I got the crabcakes with a side of the cabbage and apple slaw that came with another entrée and I highly recommend putting those two together! The crab cakes were amazing, do not get me wrong!! They just needed a little extra somethin somethin. The freshness and crunch was amazing! I could eat a huge bowl of just the slaw alone!

From the moment we walked in Gabby was absolutely amazing, The hostess. The sweetest postcard with everyone’s signature on it, and she also put a little of her artwork all over it. So sweet a special.

Chris was an absolutely amazing waiter! A lot of energy and great recommendations for food! He was so excited to gift us complementary champagne as soon as we sat down. We love raw oysters and he was able to Set us up with three different types of oysters. 4 from Virginia, 4 from Florida and 4 from Massachusetts! Perfect way to try different ones from different areas! I will say I missed my saltine crackers, though. Haha.
Jett the Bartender made the BEST cosmos!!! I like mine, a little heavier on the acidic side, and he nailed it to a tea! So much so the hubby had to order him one. Which he’s a beer man.
Highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion or even a chill night.

Thank you all again for making 14 Years so special. We WILL BE BACK!!“

“Some of the best fish I’ve had in a while I will come back“

“April and the crew were fast and friendly. Great service.“

“great food and good place to watch Georgia“

“wait staff was great, food cooked just right. best meal I've had a waffle house in awhile“

“Breakfast was on POINT!!!“

“The food and service is always awesome!!!“

“The only reason I gave Atmosphere a 1 star is because this location is still in Covington. More of a compliment really, that they have that great an iHop in a city that is trending downward.

EDIT: After the reply by IHOP, I had to downstar. We are at best Breakfast Acquaintances. Know your place in the pre-lunch ecosystem, International House of Pandering.“

“The wings are good size and they have lots of wing flavors. They let you control the extra seasoning for your fries. The only thing that is bad is the freestyle Coke machine doesn't mix right so everything is too soda water tasting. However, they have bottled drinks and they are good! Overall, a good place to eat!“

“We had wings they were perfect ! Really enjoyed them. And the service was great !“

“THE SERVICE IS WHAT MAKES THIS PLACE!!! THE FOOD IS AWESOME!! BUT THE SERVICE 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 CAROLYN IS GREAT!! The WHOLE Staff elevates the atmosphere in this place to another level!!! THIS IS WHAT IT USED TO BE LIKE COMING TO A WAFFLE HOUSE!!!“

“Great food and even better service... they make the best wings round Newton county period.“

“𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘕𝘰𝘰𝘬 . 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘭𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘰 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵 ! 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 10 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘧 10 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦 ! 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢 . 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘰𝘰𝘬. 𝘒𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬.“

“My husband and I have been dining at this location for many years now and have always had exceptional experiences with the food and service, however our most recent visit fell short on the service side! Fortunately for us the Manager Clint smoothed everything out and we still left happy! Thanks Clint for understanding how important customer service is!!“

“I recommend you wear 5 jackets to this one 🤣🥶🥶“

“Third shift weekend is a chill shift very nice people sweet tea is good food is good no complaints honestly the whole shift should get a raise because 2 dollars an hour is not enough at all especially for all the work that they do thank you third shift weekend Waffle House great experience“

“This establishment was clean and the staff was very professional and courteous. Our server made some excellent suggestions regarding our meal which was very good. I forget our servers' name but she had an island accent. Kudos to her customer service.“

“Our Waffle House is the Best!!!!“

“This place is LOUD! Stopped for lunch on a Saturday and it was packed. Had a group of 5 so we got seated right away, pays to have large group sometimes. Had to put headphones in to drown out the noise. Waiter did his best to hear us. Food was hot, good and quick.“

“Captain D’s in Covington, Georgia truly deserves recognition for being such an outstanding place to eat. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with such warm and friendly service that instantly made the experience feel inviting and enjoyable. The staff was incredibly kind, patient, and attentive, making sure everything was taken care of quickly and correctly. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and take pride in what they do.

The service we received was absolutely amazing—fast, professional, and filled with smiles. It’s refreshing to visit a restaurant where the employees are not only efficient, but also genuinely pleasant and respectful. Their positive attitude made the entire visit even better.

And the food was just as impressive as the service. Everything was cooked perfectly, fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The meal was delicious from start to finish, and it’s clear they put effort into making sure the quality is consistently great.

Captain D’s in Covington is definitely a place I would recommend to anyone looking for great seafood, excellent customer service, and a welcoming atmosphere. It was a wonderful experience all around, and we will absolutely be returning!“