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Cook Out operates 350+ locations across the Southeast, led by a massive footprint in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia — and as of 2025–2026, the chain has finally crossed into Florida, its first truly new state in years. Most restaurants stay open until 3:30–4:00 AM, which is why “Cookout near me” is one of the most-searched late-night food queries in the South.
Below you’ll find a state-by-state location guide, the states Cook Out hasn’t reached yet, recently opened restaurants, typical hours, and how to use the official store locator to get exact directions and current hours for the restaurant closest to you.
Founded in 1989 in Greensboro, Cook Out built its loyal fan base on char-grilled burgers, BBQ trays, and 40+ milkshake flavors — Southern comfort food at prices that haven’t lost their mind.
Top US States with the Most Cook Out Locations
Cook Out is a fast-growing chain, but it’s still a regional one — and proudly so. North Carolina alone holds nearly 40% of all restaurants, which makes sense: this is where it all started in 1989. South Carolina and Georgia come next, each with dozens of locations serving everyone from college students to road-trippers on I-95.
| State | Total Restaurants | State Population | Population per Restaurant | Share of All Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 137 | 10.49M | 76.56K | 38% |
| South Carolina | 51 | 5.15M | 100.96K | 14% |
| Georgia | 47 | 10.62M | 225.89K | 13% |
| Tennessee | 42 | 6.83M | 162.59K | 12% |
| Virginia | 42 | 8.54M | 203.24K | 12% |
| Alabama | 15 | 4.90M | 326.87K | 4% |
| Kentucky | 12 | 4.47M | 372.33K | 3% |
| Mississippi | 8 | 2.98M | 372.00K | 2% |
| West Virginia | 4 | 1.79M | 448.00K | 1% |
| Florida | 4+ | 21.78M | — | 1% |
| Maryland | 1 | 6.05M | 6.05M | 0% |
Florida is new — Cook Out opened its first Florida restaurants in 2025–2026 (see the Florida section below). Counts shift as new locations open.
Major U.S. Cities with the Most Cook Out Restaurants
Charlotte, North Carolina leads with 13 locations — fitting for the biggest city in Cook Out’s home state. College towns are heavily represented too: Columbia, Athens, Knoxville, and Chapel Hill-area cities all punch above their weight, because late-night milkshakes and cheap trays were basically designed for student life.
| City | State | Cook Out Restaurants |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | North Carolina | 13 |
| Greensboro | North Carolina | 7 |
| Columbia | South Carolina | 6 |
| Durham | North Carolina | 5 |
| Memphis | Tennessee | 5 |
| Raleigh | North Carolina | 5 |
| Augusta | Georgia | 4 |
| Greenville | South Carolina | 4 |
| Knoxville | Tennessee | 4 |
| Wilmington | North Carolina | 4 |
| Anderson | South Carolina | 3 |
| Asheville | North Carolina | 3 |
| Athens | Georgia | 3 |
| Charleston | South Carolina | 3 |
| Chattanooga | Tennessee | 3 |
| Fayetteville | North Carolina | 3 |
| Florence | South Carolina | 3 |
| Johnson City | Tennessee | 3 |
| Lexington | South Carolina | 3 |
| Spartanburg | South Carolina | 3 |
Outside North Carolina, Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville anchor South Carolina’s coverage. In Tennessee it’s Memphis, Knoxville, and Johnson City; in Georgia, Augusta and Athens lead the way. The pattern is consistent: Cook Out follows students, highways, and beach traffic.
Cook Out Locations Across the USA (By State)
State-by-state addresses below. A note on phone numbers: Cook Out locations change numbers often and many are drive-thru focused, so instead of listing numbers that go stale, use the official store locator or Google Maps for the current phone and hours of any specific restaurant.
Cook Out in North Carolina
Home turf. With 137 restaurants, North Carolina has more Cook Outs than the next two states combined. The Greensboro originals are local landmarks at this point, and the Charlotte–Raleigh–Durham triangle is saturated enough that you’re rarely more than 15 minutes from a tray at 2 AM. Below are well-known locations in major cities — the official locator lists all 137.
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 13317 York Center Rd | (980) 875-9161 |
| Charlotte | 300 East Mallard Creek | (704) 548-1521 |
| Huntersville | 425 Huntersville Gateway Blvd | — |
| Greensboro | 2601 Randleman Rd | (336) 272-1922 |
| Greensboro | 1041 Summit Ave | (336) 379-0032 |
| Greensboro | 3804 W Gate City Blvd | — |
| High Point | 2420 N Main St | (336) 889-0100 |
| Winston-Salem | 3101 Peters Creek Pkwy | (336) 650-0110 |
| Durham | 3119 Shannon Rd | (919) 864-8634 |
| Durham | 4245 N Roxboro St | (919) 471-2400 |
| Raleigh | 6505 Falls of Neuse Rd | (919) 862-8830 |
| Raleigh | 3930 Western Blvd | — |
| Cary | 1607 Walnut St | — |
| Fayetteville | 7000 Raeford Rd | (910) 867-8100 |
| Wilmington | 5205 Oleander Dr | (910) 796-8111 |
| Kill Devil Hills | 1006 S Croatan Hwy | (252) 441-3030 |
| Asheboro | 544 E Dixie Dr | (336) 328-0990 |
| Kernersville | 1010 S Main St | (336) 993-3597 |
| Thomasville | 1123 Randolph St | (336) 475-8814 |
People in North Carolina love Cook Out for its fresh char-grilled burgers, BBQ trays, and 40+ milkshake flavors. Many locations stay open late, which makes it a favorite for students, families, and late-night food lovers from Chapel Hill to the Outer Banks.
Cook Out in South Carolina
South Carolina’s 50+ locations cluster around Columbia (the densest market), the Greenville–Spartanburg corridor, and the Grand Strand beach towns — Myrtle Beach alone has three, perfectly positioned for post-beach milkshake runs.
| City | Address |
|---|---|
| Aiken | 2086 Whisky Rd. |
| Anderson | 3432 Clemson Blvd |
| Batesburg-Leesville | 179 E. Church St |
| Beaufort | 2434 Boundary Street |
| Bennettsville | 109 Hwy 15-401 Bypass W |
| Boiling Springs | 1800 Boiling Springs Rd |
| Charleston | 2036 Savannah Hwy |
| Clemson | 1055 Tiger Blvd |
| Columbia | 600 Bush River Rd |
| Columbia | 1331 Roberts Branch Pkwy |
| Columbia | 5311 Forest Dr |
| Columbia | 7440 Garners Ferry Rd |
| Columbia | 1101 Harden St |
| Columbia | 10030 Two Notch Rd |
| Conway | 2480 US Hwy 501 |
| Conway | 1629 Church St |
| Dillon | 379 Radford Blvd. |
| North Charleston | 8475 Dorchester Rd. |
| North Charleston | 8970 University Blvd |
| Easley | 5146 Calhoun Memorial Hwy |
| Spartanburg | 1996 E Main St |
| Spartanburg | 1620 John B White Sr. Blvd. |
| Florence | 2007 S Irby St |
| Florence | 2112 Lucas St |
| Gaffney | 1513 W Floyd Baker Rd |
| Greenville | 1820 Woodruff Rd |
| Greenville | 6175 White Horse Road |
| Greenville | 1560 Laurens Rd |
| Greenville | 1513 Poinsett Hwy |
| Greenwood | 1821 Hwy 72 |
| Greer | 1353 W. Wade Hampton Blvd. |
| Hartsville | 626 5Th St |
| Hilton Head | 101 Central Ave |
| Lancaster | 1262 Hwy 9 Bypass W |
| Lexington | 515 W Main St |
| Lugoff | 920 US-1 |
| Manning | 2821 Paxville Hwy |
| Mauldin | 386 West Butler Rd |
| Moncks Corner | 646 Rembert C. Dennis Blvd |
| Mt Pleasant | 1711 N Hwy 17 |
| Myrtle Beach | 1800 N Kings Hwy |
| Myrtle Beach | 174 Fresh Dr (International Dr) |
| Myrtle Beach | 100 Loyola Dr (Surfside) |
| Newberry | Main St |
| North Myrtle Beach | 205 US-17 |
| Orangeburg | 725 John C Calhoun Dr |
| Rock Hill | 2531 Cherry Rd |
| Summerville | 703 N Main St |
| Sumter | 1180 Broad St |
| Walterboro | 1395 Bells Hwy |
| West Columbia | 1413 Charleston Hwy |
Cook Out in Georgia
Georgia’s footprint runs on Atlanta’s suburbs — Marietta, Kennesaw, Snellville, Tucker — plus strong college-town coverage in Athens (UGA) and Statesboro. If you’re driving I-75 or I-85 through Georgia, a Cook Out exit is never far.
| City/Area | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | 609 N Slappey Blvd | (229) 431-1442 |
| Alpharetta | 11475 Haynes Bridge Rd | (678) 579-8200 |
| Americus | 112 Hudson St. | (229) 931-0130 |
| Athens | 1020 Jordan Dr | (706) 549-0985 |
| Athens (UGA) | 1917 W Broad St | (706) 548-0103 |
| Atlanta (Moreland Ave.) | 403 Moreland Ave SE | (404) 622-1342 |
| Atlanta (Northside Dr) | 1112 Northside Dr. NW | (404) 872-1006 |
| Atlanta (Ponce) | 544 Ponce De Leon Ave NE | (404) 892-5598 |
| Augusta (Jimmie Dyess) | 4088 Jimmie Dyess Pkwy | (706) 860-4122 |
| Augusta (Peach Orchard) | 3012 Peach Orchard Rd | (706) 736-8830 |
| Augusta (Walton Way) | 1801 Walton Way | (706) 738-3000 |
| Augusta (Washington Rd) | 2910 Washington Rd | (706) 738-1114 |
| Brunswick | 4950 New Jesup Rd | (912) 264-0550 |
| Calhoun | 610 East Hwy 53 | (706) 629-0840 |
| Carrollton | 904 S Park St | (770) 830-7097 |
| Columbus | 3189 Manchester Expy | (706) 653-2075 |
| Cordele | 1405 E 16th Ave. | (229) 273-2025 |
| Dalton | 1257 Glenwood Ave | (706) 278-4560 |
| Fort Oglethorpe | 920 Battlefield Pkwy | (706) 861-5521 |
| Gainesville | 3626 Mundy Mill Rd | (770) 531-0500 |
| Gainesville | 719 Jesse Jewell Pkwy | (770) 535-0843 |
| Hinesville | 705 W Oglethorpe Hwy | (912) 408-8038 |
| Kennesaw | 745 Chastain Rd NW | (770) 421-3020 |
| LaGrange | 126 Commerce Ave | (706) 884-1700 |
| Lithonia | 2790 Panola Rd | (404) 286-1745 |
| Macon (Brookhaven Rd) | 5001 Brookhaven Rd | (478) 745-6700 |
| Macon (Tom Hill Sr. Blvd) | 155 Tom Hill Sr. Blvd | (478) 477-0474 |
| Marietta (Austell Rd) | 3800 Austell Rd SW | (770) 422-6692 |
| Marietta (Big Chicken) | 9 Cobb Pkwy | (770) 429-1234 |
| McDonough | 1404 GA-20 | (770) 703-1062 |
| Milledgeville | 1893 N Columbia St | (478) 454-3434 |
| Morrow | 6273 Jonesboro Rd | (678) 422-0032 |
| Perry | 1340 Sam Nunn Blvd | (478) 987-2101 |
| Pooler | 480 Pooler Pkwy | (912) 330-0066 |
| Riverdale | 6897 GA-85 | (770) 997-5000 |
| Rome | 808 Martha Berry Blvd NE | (706) 291-1926 |
| Savannah (Abercorn St) | 11700 Abercorn St | (912) 920-8484 |
| Savannah (Skidaway) | 3009 Skidaway Rd | (912) 355-0525 |
| Snellville | 2019 Scenic Hwy | (770) 978-0900 |
| Statesboro | 550 Fair Rd | (912) 764-4488 |
| Tifton | 1401 US 82 | (229) 386-4281 |
| Tucker | 4487 Hugh Howell Rd | (770) 493-1956 |
| Valdosta | 990 N St Augustine Rd | (229) 247-2797 |
| Warner Robins (Russell) | 113 Richard B Russell Pkwy | (478) 328-1999 |
| Warner Robins (Watson) | 3061 Watson Blvd | (478) 328-1990 |
| Winder | 46 W May St | (770) 867-1970 |
Cook Out in Tennessee
Tennessee’s 40+ locations stretch from Memphis in the west to Bristol in the east, with heavy coverage along the I-40 corridor — Nashville, Murfreesboro, Cookeville, Knoxville. Pigeon Forge even has one, so you can get a tray between Dollywood and the outlet malls.
| City | Address |
|---|---|
| Antioch | 5321 Hickory Hollow Ln |
| Athens | 1227 Congress Pkwy |
| Bristol | 1316 Volunteer Parkway |
| Knoxville | 321 Cedar Bluff Rd |
| Nashville | 5802 Charlotte Pike |
| Chattanooga | 5001 Brainerd Rd |
| Clarksville | 804 N 2nd St |
| Cleveland | 822 25th St |
| Cookeville | 869 S Jefferson Ave |
| Knoxville | 2135 Cumberland Ave |
| Dickson | 109 Mathis Dr |
| Elizabethton | 509 W Elk Ave |
| Memphis | 4286 Elvis Presley Blvd |
| Nashville | 2910 Gallatin Pike |
| Greeneville | 3545 E Andrew Johnson Hwy |
| Hermitage | 5002 Old Hickory Blvd |
| Hixson | 5390 TN-153 |
| Jackson | 4 Stonebridge Blvd |
| Johnson City | 1206 W State Of Franklin Rd |
| Jonesborough | 150 N Lincoln Ave |
| Kingsport | 1600 E Stone Dr |
| Knoxville | 6920 Kingston Pike |
| Lebanon | 107 Legends Drive |
| Lenoir City | 401 US Highway 321 N |
| Madison | 2102 Gallatin Pike N |
| Martin | 131 University Plaza |
| Maryville | 1305 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy |
| Murfreesboro | 1682 Memorial Blvd |
| Memphis | 7970 US Hwy 64 |
| Millington | 8569 Hwy 51 |
| Morristown | 2251 W Andrew Johnson Hwy |
| Nashville | 10 Harding Mall Drive |
| Pigeon Forge | 3984 Parkway |
| Powell | 435 E Emory Rd |
| Memphis | 757 South Highland Street |
| Murfreesboro | 2919 S Rutherford Blvd |
| Smyrna | 491 Sam Ridley Pkwy W |
| Knoxville | 11113 Parkside Drive (Turkey Creek) |
| Memphis | 1463 Union Ave |
| Nashville | 1807 West End Ave |
| Clarksville | 2892 Wilma Rudolph Blvd |
| Memphis | 7755 Winchester Rd |
Cook Out in Virginia
Virginia’s 40+ locations serve two very different crowds: the Hampton Roads beach cities (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake) and the college towns along I-81 (Blacksburg, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, Lexington). The Richmond metro alone has a half-dozen.
| City | Address |
|---|---|
| Ashland | 800 England St. |
| Blacksburg | 1311 S Main St |
| Bristol | 3128 Lee Hwy |
| Richmond | 4802 W Broad St |
| Charlottesville | 1254 Emmet St N |
| Chesapeake | 1328 Battlefield Blvd N |
| Collinsville | 2439 Virginia Ave |
| Colonial Heights | 618 Boulevard |
| Danville | 3409 Riverside Dr |
| Henrico | 1501 Eastridge Rd |
| Farmville | 1437 S Main St |
| Fredericksburg | 2024 Plank Rd |
| Virginia Beach | 1634 General Booth Blvd |
| Glen Allen | 4245 Pouncey Tract Rd |
| Gloucester Ct Hse | 7065 George Washington Memorial Hwy |
| Hampton | 1025 W Mercury Blvd |
| Harrisonburg | 1688 E Market St |
| Hopewell | 5105 Oaklawn Boulevard |
| Newport News | 12471 Jefferson Ave |
| Richmond | 4300 S Laburnum Ave |
| Lexington | 445 E Nelson St |
| Lynchburg | 2629 Wards Rd |
| Madison Heights | 4812 South Amherst Hwy |
| Manassas Park | 8502 Centerville Rd |
| Fredericksburg (Massaponax) | 10108 Jefferson Davis Hwy |
| Mechanicsville | 7114 Mechanicsville Turnpike |
| Richmond | 8240 Midlothian Tpke |
| Norfolk | 1105 N Military Hwy |
| Norfolk | 1818 Monticello Ave |
| Norfolk | 720 E Little Creek Rd |
| Portsmouth | 4015 Victory Blvd |
| Rocky Mount | 12 Powder Creek Ln |
| Radford | 7400 Lee Hwy |
| Roanoke | 1423 Hershberger Rd NW |
| Staunton | 109 George M Cochran Pkwy |
| Suffolk | 1017 N Main St |
| Virginia Beach | 5670 Indian River Rd |
| Virginia Beach | 1010 Independence Blvd |
| Waynesboro | 1432 W Main St |
| Winchester | 1551 S Pleasant Valley Road |
High-density clusters: Richmond Metro (Broad St, S Laburnum Ave, Midlothian Tpke, Mechanicsville Turnpike), Hampton Roads (General Booth Blvd, Indian River Rd, N Military Hwy, Monticello Ave), and the Blue Ridge & Valley (Roanoke, Staunton, Waynesboro, Lexington).
Cook Out in Alabama
Alabama’s 15 locations line the I-65 and I-20 corridors — Birmingham has two (including one at UAB, which tells you everything about the target demographic), plus Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa covering the college crowd.
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 1601 Opelika Rd. | (334) 209-0030 |
| Birmingham | 281 Lakeshore Pkwy | (205) 982-1010 |
| Birmingham (UAB) | 301 24th St | (205) 397-7788 |
| Decatur | 1654 Beltline Rd | (256) 350-7500 |
| Dothan | 3354 Montgomery Hwy | (334) 677-1600 |
| Florence | 570 S Court St | (256) 767-2929 |
| Gadsden | 303 E Meighan Blvd | (256) 547-0760 |
| Huntsville | 2220 Sparkman Dr. NW | (256) 895-1551 |
| Jacksonville | 402 S. Pelham | (256) 245-1200 |
| Mobile | 116 S. University Blvd. | (251) 445-0700 |
| Montgomery | 2610 Zelda Rd | (866) 547-0011 |
| Opelika | 2168 Interstate Dr. | (334) 501-1132 |
| Prattville | 2557 Cobbs Ford Rd | (334) 365-0030 |
| Troy | 1107 US Highway 231 | (334) 770-1610 |
| Tuscaloosa | 100 15th St E | (205) 344-0412 |
Cook Out in Kentucky
Kentucky’s dozen locations lean college-town: Lexington, Bowling Green (WKU), Richmond (EKU), Murray, and Morehead. The 730 Campbell Ln Bowling Green spot is a late-night staple for Western Kentucky students.
| City | Address |
|---|---|
| Bowling Green | 730 Campbell Ln |
| Campbellsville | 615 East Broadway St |
| Columbia | 1001 Jamestown St |
| Frankfort | 1234 US Highway 127 S |
| Lexington | 855 S. Broadway |
| Morehead | 275 Stone St. |
| Mt. Sterling | 706 Northview Dr |
| Murray | 205 N 12th St |
| Richmond | 120 Eastern Bypass |
| Somerset | 2561 S Hwy 27 |
| Williamsburg | 510 KY-92 |
| Winchester | 100 Hospital Dr |
Cook Out in Mississippi
Eight locations covering the college triangle — Oxford (Ole Miss), Hattiesburg (Southern Miss), Jackson, plus Meridian, Columbus, and Olive Branch near the Memphis suburbs.
| City | Address |
|---|---|
| Columbus | 503 N 18th Ave |
| Hattiesburg | 3601 Hardy St |
| Jackson | 986 High St |
| Jackson | 2603 Highway 80 West |
| Meridian | 1219 S Frontage Rd |
| Olive Branch | 7406 Hacks Cross Rd |
| Oxford | 2195 Jackson Ave W |
Cook Out in West Virginia
Four locations along the I-64 corridor — Charleston, Huntington, Beckley, and Cross Lanes. Small footprint, but perfectly placed for road-trippers crossing the state.
| City | Address |
|---|---|
| Beckley | 1345 N Eisenhower Dr |
| Charleston | 5505 Maccorkle Ave SE |
| Cross Lanes | 131 Goff Mountain Rd |
| Huntington | 416 25th St |
Cook Out in Florida (New!)
The big news: after 36 years as a Southeast-only chain, Cook Out finally entered Florida. Pensacola opened in July 2025, Tallahassee followed in October 2025, and summer 2026 brought the Tampa area (Temple Terrace, July 16) and Jacksonville (July 30). More Tampa Bay locations are in the works.
| City | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pensacola | 1735 E. Nine Mile Road | Open (July 2025) |
| Tallahassee | 1942 N. Monroe St. | Open (Oct 2025) |
| Temple Terrace (Tampa) | 5501 E. Fowler Avenue | Open (July 2026) |
| Jacksonville | 14016 Beach Blvd | Open (July 2026) |
| Tampa | 16215 N. Dale Mabry Highway | Coming soon |
| St. Petersburg | 9595 4th Street North | Coming soon |
Cook Out in Maryland
Just one — Salisbury, on the Eastern Shore. It draws fans from surrounding towns and travelers passing through, and it’s proof of how far people will drive for a Cook Out tray.
| City | Address |
|---|---|
| Salisbury | 1115 S Salisbury Blvd |
States Without Cook Out Restaurants (Yet)
Cook Out is still a regional chain at heart. If you’re searching “Cookout near me” in the western, northern, or New England states, you won’t find one — yet.
Western States Without Cook Out
California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho.
Northern & Midwestern States Without Cook Out
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota.
New England States Without Cook Out
Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island.
Southern & Central Gaps
Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, Delaware, Indiana. (Florida was on this list until 2025 — expansion is happening.)
U.S. Territories Without Cook Out
Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands.
Recently Opened & Coming Soon
Cook Out doesn’t do big press rollouts — new restaurants tend to open quietly, and word spreads through local social media. Here’s what’s confirmed:
Recently opened (2025–2026):
- Florida: Pensacola (July 2025), Tallahassee (Oct 2025), Temple Terrace/Tampa (July 16, 2026), Jacksonville (July 30, 2026)
- North Carolina: Charlotte (300 East Mallard Creek), Harrisburg, Creedmoor, Raleigh (2929 Capital Blvd), Wilmington (5205 Oleander Dr), Fayetteville (7000 Raeford Rd), Clayton, Kings Mountain, Kill Devil Hills
- South Carolina: Conway (Hwy 501 & Church St), Greenwood, Mt Pleasant
- Tennessee: Cookeville, Hermitage, Lenoir City, Madison, Pigeon Forge
- Virginia: Waynesboro
- Kentucky: Williamsburg
- Alabama: Dothan (Ross Clark Cir)
Reported as coming soon (per late-2025 reports; Cook Out announces no dates, so check the official locator for current status): Charlotte — 10820 Woodland Beaver Road, NC; Thomasville, NC (land purchased); Locust, NC; Zebulon, NC; Chesapeake, VA; Roanoke — 2809 Franklin Road, VA; Salem, VA; Yorktown, VA; Gainesville, GA; Kingsland, GA; Tampa — 16215 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, FL; St. Petersburg — 9595 4th Street North, FL; Foley, AL.
💡 Pro Tip: New restaurants are often hiring — check Cook Out’s official site for job postings if you’re looking for work.
Official Cookout Store Locator {#locator}
The official Cook Out store locator is the fastest way to find your closest restaurant with exact hours and directions — and the only place to see the current “coming soon” list.
How to Use the Cookout Locator
- Visit the official Cook Out website (cookout.com).
- Click Locations or Store Locator.
- Type your city, state, or ZIP code in the search box.
- Press Search to see nearby restaurants.
The locator shows the full street address, opening and closing hours, phone number, and map directions.
Other Ways to Find Cookout Locations
- Google Maps — type “Cookout near me” for the closest locations, directions, photos, busy hours, and customer reviews.
- Delivery apps — DoorDash and Uber Eats list Cook Out addresses and hours in areas they serve, even if you just want to check before driving over.
- Google search — “Cookout in Raleigh” or “Cookout Myrtle Beach” usually surfaces the nearest locations instantly.
Cookout Hours: Opening and Closing Times
Hours vary by location, but most Cook Out restaurants follow a similar daily schedule — opening mid-morning and staying open deep into the night.
Standard Cookout Operating Hours
Most locations open around 10:30 AM daily and close between 3:30 AM and 4:00 AM — later on weekends. That late window is the whole point: Cook Out is where the Southeast goes after everything else closes.
| Day | Opening Time | Closing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 AM | 3:30 AM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM | 3:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM | 3:30 AM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM | 3:30 AM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM | 4:00 AM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM | 4:00 AM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM | 4:00 AM |
Some locations close earlier (midnight–2 AM), especially newer or smaller-town stores — always confirm your specific location’s hours before a late-night run.
What to Order When You Get There
Found your location? Here’s the short version of what to get, based on our full menu guides:
- The Cookout Tray ($7.39 Regular / $6.39 Junior) — any burger, BBQ plate, or chicken sandwich as your main, plus two sides and a drink. The best value in fast food, full stop. Full tray guide →
- A milkshake ($3.99, any flavor) — 40 flavors, from Cheerwine and Watermelon to Banana Pudding. Get it as your tray drink for a $1.60 upgrade. Full shake menu →
- A signature burger style — Cookout Style (chili, slaw, mustard, onions) is the one the chain was built on; Cheddar Style and Out West Style are the other crowd favorites. Burger menu →
- A Cheerwine float ($2.39) — the most Southern drink order possible. Drinks menu →
Cookout History & Why People Love It
Cook Out began in 1989 in Greensboro, North Carolina, founded by Morris Reaves with a simple idea: serve fresh, affordable food with a true Southern taste. What started as one small restaurant grew into a 350+ location chain across the Southeast — without ever franchising aggressively or losing the drive-thru, no-frills character.
From the beginning, the focus was char-grilled burgers, homemade-style BBQ, and friendly service. Then came the two things that made Cook Out a cult: the Cook Out Tray (mix-and-match mains, sides, and drinks at one budget price) and 40+ milkshake flavors that turned a burger stop into a destination.
So why do people love it? The food tastes fresh off a real grill, the portions are generous, the prices are stuck in a better decade, and the lights are on until 3 or 4 in the morning. For students, families, and road travelers, Cook Out isn’t just fast food — it’s a Southern institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Cookout locations are there?
Cook Out has 350+ locations, with North Carolina holding the most (around 137, nearly 40% of all stores). The count grows every year.
What states have Cook Out?
North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi, West Virginia, Maryland — and now Florida (4+ locations since 2025).
Is there a Cook Out in Florida?
Yes — as of 2026. Pensacola (opened July 2025), Tallahassee (Oct 2025), Temple Terrace/Tampa (July 2026), and Jacksonville (July 2026) are open, with more Tampa Bay locations coming.
How can I find a Cookout near me?
Use the official Cook Out store locator on cookout.com, search Google Maps for “Cookout near me,” or check the state-by-state tables above.
What time does Cookout close?
Most locations close between 3:30 AM and 4:00 AM (later on weekends); some close earlier around midnight–2 AM. Hours vary by location.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re a North Carolina native who grew up on Cook Out trays or a Floridian trying it for the first time, finding a location is the easy part — they’re open late, priced right, and spreading further every year. Use the state tables above or the official locator, double-check your location’s closing time before a late-night run, and when you get there: get the tray, get the shake.
Cook Out locations, hours, and opening dates change frequently. When in doubt, confirm with the official store locator or Google Maps before heading out.