Opening hours
Closed · opens 7:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Local time in Folkston: 5:29 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (912) 496-3263 to confirm.
About Okefenokee Restaurant
Looking for a buffet restaurant in Folkston? Okefenokee Restaurant is at 1507 3rd St, Folkston, Georgia. It's part of our guide to 6 restaurants, cafes and bars in Folkston. It sits in the moderate price range ($15–30 per person).
Okefenokee Restaurant is open 6 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday). Early risers are covered too: doors open at 7:00 AM most days.
The menu we have on file lists 48 items across 7 sections, including Syrupy Stuff, Sides, Drinks, Custom Burgers, and Kids Menu. Listed prices range from $0.50 to $9.00, with a typical item around $8.50. Dishes worth a look include Hamburger, Hot Cakes Alone, and Ick Bacon.
Available service options are delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include all you can eat, coffee, comfort food, healthy options, and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: cheques, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. You can reach the team at (912) 496-3263.
Quick facts
- Category
- Buffet Restaurant
- Address
- 1507 3rd St, Folkston, GA 31537
- Phone
- (912) 496-3263
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday)
- Menu
- 48 items · $0.50–$9.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 8 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for buffet restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Okefenokee Restaurant’s weekday schedule with 8 other buffet restaurants in Georgia. On a typical weekday it opens at 7:00 AM, earlier than 75% of them (the typical opening time is 10:45 AM) and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 8:45 PM).
In total it is open about 65 hours a week, 5 hours fewer than the local median of 70. 100% of buffet restaurants in Georgia open on Sundays, and Okefenokee Restaurant is one of them.
Compared with 8 other buffet restaurants in Georgia that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for buffet restaurants in Georgia
Based on 8 menus with 50 priced items from buffet restaurants in Georgia, the median menu item costs $3.29, and half of all items are priced between $2.99 and $9.00.
At Okefenokee Restaurant the median listed price is $8.50, higher than the typical $3.29 for buffet restaurants in Georgia.
Calculated from 8 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Salad bar
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Cheques
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Okefenokee Restaurant there are 5 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 5 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Pizza (1), Thai (1), Sandwiches & Delis (1), and Bakeries & Desserts (1).
2 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ThaiThai Smile< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodBurger King0.2 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDQ Grill & Chill0.3 mi
- PizzaPizza Hut0.5 mi
What to expect at a buffet restaurant
Buffets let you pay a fixed price and help yourself to as much as you like. The most common types are Chinese and pan-Asian buffets, pizza buffets, Indian lunch buffets, Brazilian steakhouses (rodizio) where servers bring meat to the table, and hotel and casino buffets with stations for many cuisines.
What to order
- A small taste of everything first – then go back for favorites
- Made-to-order stations – hibachi, carving or omelet stations are freshest
- Sushi and seafood – often available at dinner and weekends
- Desserts – soft-serve and pastries are common
Good to know
- Lunch is usually the cheapest time to visit.
- Food is freshest right after a meal service starts.
- Some buffets charge for food left on the plate – take small portions.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Okefenokee Restaurant's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Is Okefenokee Restaurant open on Sunday?
Yes, Okefenokee Restaurant is open on Sundays: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Where is Okefenokee Restaurant located?
Okefenokee Restaurant is located at 1507 3rd St, Folkston, GA 31537.
What is the phone number of Okefenokee Restaurant?
You can call Okefenokee Restaurant at (912) 496-3263.
Does Okefenokee Restaurant offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Okefenokee Restaurant offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Okefenokee Restaurant?
The typical price range at Okefenokee Restaurant is $$ per person. Menu prices range from $0.50 to $9.00.
Is Okefenokee Restaurant wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Okefenokee Restaurant good for kids?
Family-friendly details: good for kids, high chairs, and kids' menu.
Is Okefenokee Restaurant open late?
No, Okefenokee Restaurant usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Okefenokee Restaurant?
There are 5 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Okefenokee Restaurant. Nearby options include Thai Smile (< 0.1 mi), Subway (< 0.1 mi), and Burger King (0.2 mi).
How much do buffet restaurants in Georgia cost?
Based on 8 menus with 50 priced items from buffet restaurants in Georgia, the median menu item costs $3.29, and half of all items are priced between $2.99 and $9.00.
