Don’t you just love the comfort of visiting a long-standing restaurant? We have plenty of historic restaurants in Georgia that have been around for ages. Dining at these timeless classics feels like you’ve stopped by a friend’s house for a home-cooked meal. If you’re looking for a great longtime icon in Cordele, GA, it doesn’t get any better than a visit to The Daphne Lodge. This place opened up in 1952, making it one of the oldest restaurants in Georgia. Today, it can feel like there’s a new restaurant opening up on every corner, and places don’t make it to this kind of longevity without delicious food and stellar service. You’ll find both at this little restaurant. Check it out:

Daphne Lodge is a family-owned spot that's one of the most popular places to eat in Cordele, GA.
Daphne Lodge
You'll find it within the borders of Georgia Veterans State Park, a sprawling 1,308-acre park right on beautiful Lake Blackshear.
Inside, you'll find a cozy, rustic atmosphere that makes you feel immediately at home.
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It feels like a bit of a trip back in time, and the farmhouse feel is such a comfort.
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The menu is a delicious array of seafood and meat options.
Daphne Lodge Restaurant/Facebook
Though it's the county seat of Crisp County, Cordele isn't a huge town (it's home to about 10,000 residents), but the food is just as delicious as that found in big city dining options.
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The fried catfish is especially popular, and it's easy to see why it's won so many awards.
Reggie Williams/Google Reviews

For more information about this historic restaurant in Cordele, GA, check out the Daphne Lodge website or the Daphne Lodge Facebook page.

If you’re looking for the perfect place to stay in Cordele, GA, check out this awesome lodge right on Lake Blackshear. It can host up to nine guests and is perfect for a lakeside getaway!

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Daphne Lodge Restaurant, 2502 US-280, Cordele, GA 31015, USA