is there anything to eat near perry, ga?

[mnags]

I am heading to Perry, GA this month for a few days and I am wondering if there is anything to eat in the area. I know Perry isn't near much but I have to hope that there is a decent meal in the area.

Thanks for your help in advance!

[Big Daddy]

Yeah, New Perry Hotel (which is pretty old) once was reputed to be the only white tablecloth restaurant between Atlanta and the Florida line on I-75. I actually stayed there for a week on business (even though I lived in Macon at the time; long story). Rooms are nothing special but the restaurant is truly a throwback. I see on their web site, they re-opened a little bar area. I know they didn't have that 20+ years ago.

[Littleman]

You will get better results if you post this request on the Southeast Board. Swanson House is a great restaurant in Perry, GA. Oil Lamp serves outstanding comfort food for lunch and dinner.

The Swanson @ 933 Carroll Street, Perry, GA 478 - 987 - 1938.
http://www.theswanson.com/
Oil Lamp Restaurant @ 401 General Courtney Hodges Boulevard, Perry, GA 478 - 988 - 2643.
http://theoillamp.com/

[Big Daddy]

For a step back in time, try the New Perry Hotel.
If you stray a bit from Perry around lunchtime, near Montezuma (next county over) is Yoder's Deitsch Haus -- great cooking by the local Mennonite community. Go hungry.

[bryantuga]

Wow. I haven't thought about the New Perry Hotel since I was a kid. My family used to stop for lunch on the way up to Athens or Atlanta. I remember the big oyster crackers that you could slather with butter. And a plate of pickles and radishes that I detested then and that I'd kill for now. Glad to know it's still around.