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Hinesville's Cook Out has the lowest Yelp rating of any store in our location guides, 2.3 stars from 52 reviews, and its drive-thru is the part reviewers say works. The restaurant at 705 W. Oglethorpe Highway sits in the town beside Fort Stewart, and a Yelp list of the best fast food drive-thrus around the base includes it. Restaurantji's reviewers describe a fast, friendly drive-thru and a dining room that can be dirty.
- 2.3
- Yelp rating
- 3.4
- Food score on Restaurantji
- 9%
- Tax on a meal
- $8.06
- Regular Tray with tax
52 reviews, August 2026
Atmosphere 3.1, service 3.2
4% state plus 5% Liberty County
Oakwood, 7%, is $7.91
Cook Out Hinesville
Open- Address
- 705 W. Oglethorpe Hwy., Hinesville, GA 31313
- Hours
- 10:30 AM to 2 AM Sunday to Thursday; 10:30 AM to 3 AM Friday and Saturday (Yelp, Restaurantji)
- Drive-thru
- Yes
- Seating
- Dining room, reported dirty at busy times
What do Hinesville's ratings show?
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yelp | 2.3 | 52 | The lowest in our location guides |
| Tripadvisor | 2.6 | 8 | Reviews dated 2019 and 2023 |
| Restaurantji | Food 3.4 | 299 | Atmosphere 3.1, service 3.2 |
The complaints repeat: slow or inconsistent service, wrong or incomplete orders and dirty dining areas. One Tripadvisor reviewer described a 31-minute wait, and watched soldiers who ordered after them get served first. The praise is for the milkshakes and burgers, and a Tripadvisor reviewer called having a Cook Out in Hinesville thrilling.
Why does the tax run higher than in most Georgia cities?
Because Liberty County adds 5% on top of Georgia's 4%, according to Avalara, with no city rate. That is two points above Hall County's 7% in Oakwood. Totals use the chain's typical prices, and the county rate comes from Avalara without a check against the Georgia Department of Revenue.
| Where | Tax on a meal | Regular Tray | Four Regular Trays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood, GA | 7% | $7.91 | $31.63 |
| Alpharetta, GA | 7.75% | $7.96 | $31.85 |
| Hinesville, GA | 9% | $8.06 | $32.22 |
The Oakwood and Carrollton guides cover Georgia stores with lower rates, and the price guide lists the full board.
Should you order at the window?
Yes. The drive-thru is the part reviewers praise, and it keeps you out of the dining room. Check the bag before you leave, since order accuracy is the common complaint.