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George's has been a local gathering place for Wacoans, Baylor Alumni, and Sports goers alike since
the 1930's. GEORGE'S is known for its friendly atmosphere, and
as a place "where everybody knows your If you grew up in Waco or attended Baylor, you have definitely been to GEORGE'S for a chicken fried steak and a "Big O™." That tradition is carried on today with old and new patrons alike gathering together to indulge in a common bond that only GEORGE'S can offer... a bond that will always remain the same My family and I would like to thank you for your continued support. As hokey as it sounds, no man should have this much fun at work! It is a privilege to have Waco for our home, but even more so to have you as a customer. Thanks for visiting George's online at georgesrestaurant.com. Have a Big "O" time,
History of George's
George Betros bought Harry B's in 1967 and changed the name to "George's." It was at this time that our most famous drink, the "Big O™," received its name. A waitress by the name of Lucille Brown called them Big Oranges, the rest of the staff shortened it to "Big O™," and it stuck! In 1992, Sammy A. Citrano III was the managing partner at the Elite Cafe and Health Camp on the circle. As friendly competitors, Sammy became familiar with the "George's" name and the economics of running local restaurants. In November of 1993, Sammy was handed the George's torch. He and his family, with the help of the George's staff, have taken that little bar that started out in 1930 and expanded its history and notoriety. Sammy has placed George's at
the top of the Central Texas catering list. He and
his staff have catered all over the state and been
recognized by governors, senators and congressmen -
even Barbara Walters - for the quality of food and
personal touch that he and the George's staff
provide. Recently, George's had the privilege to cater for President George W. Bush
while vistiting his ranch in Crawford, TX. Sammy was honored in 1998 as a recipient of the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Award. After Baylor became a contender in the Big XII, George's pushed forward even more by creating "The Party Zone!" for game fans. George's Big"O" tent continues to be the hottest gathering outside of Floyd Casey for the coldest beverages around, during all Baylor home games. Texas songwriter Pat Green has captured the history of George's in his original song, George's Bar and his new hit Collage (and thanking Georges Bar for all the classes that he missed) and he is definitely the most popular vocalist in our jukebox! We are proud to have George's as part of a Waco tradition. We are equally proud to carry on the partnership tradition of Baylor and George's. Stop by today and see for yourself what the tradition is about. We're confident that you will be back again! George's features non-smoking seating in our diner for those of our patrons who would prefer it. |
Many have come and gone, but George's is still here, for
75 years and counting. The original building, consisting of the bar area with a small kitchen in back, began in 1930 as "Harry B's," named after owner Harry Burmeister. Harry was a founding member of the Nose Brothers organization, a long-standing Baylor tradition. An avid sportsman, he developed a strong relationship with Baylor athletics, pairing the two together for all these years.
