George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering is a Waco institution on Speight Avenue, a few blocks from Baylor University. Since 1930 it has fed students, alumni, and local families plates of Texas-sized American comfort food alongside cold drinks and game-day television.
Regulars come for the Big O, George’s signature oversized frozen goblet of beer and a Baylor rite of passage. The kitchen leans on Texas staples: chicken-fried steak smothered in cream gravy, burgers, fried catfish, and Tex-Mex plates. The room feels old-school, with worn wood, Baylor memorabilia, and TVs tuned to college football and Texas pro teams. On Bears game days the crowd turns green and gold, and three generations of one family often share a table.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
For value, arrive on a weekday between 11 am and 3 pm for lunch specials, or after 4 pm on weeknights for the nightly specials, which run at both George’s locations (source: George’s Restaurant). Expect waits on Baylor home-game weekends, graduation, and Homecoming. A late lunch midweek is the quietest window. Parking fills quickly on event days, so rideshare is the easier option. McLane Stadium, the Baylor campus, and the Dr Pepper Museum are a short drive away. If you’re planning a group event, ask about the catering menu, and confirm current hours with the restaurant before you go.
When planning your Waco travel guide or browsing verified attractions in Waco, pair this stop with standout local spots including Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum, Terry Black's Barbecue Waco, D's Mediterranean Grill, and Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco (0.8 km away).
