Downtown Winder is five minutes from the Romanair FBO. Athens \u2014 with James Beard-recognized restaurants and a thriving food scene \u2014 is 25 minutes east. Your chauffeur can arrange a stop at any of them.
All within six minutes of the Romanair FBO. Your chauffeur can stop en route to your destination.
93 W Athens St, Winder, GA 30680
A family-owned Italian restaurant on Winder’s main street, serving hand-tossed pizza, fresh pasta, and traditional entrees. The menu is straightforward and the preparation is careful. A Winder fixture for years, frequented by locals and visitors to the airport alike.
Cuisine
Italian
Phone
(770) 868-6466LuxShuttle Note
Five minutes from the Romanair FBO. Your chauffeur can have you seated before your aircraft is secured in the hangar.
7 N Broad St, Winder, GA 30680
Located on Winder’s historic town square, The Local Grille serves Southern-inflected American fare — steaks, burgers, fried catfish, and seasonal specials. The interior is warm and unpretentious, the portions generous. A natural first stop after landing.
Cuisine
American, Southern
Phone
(770) 867-4200256 W May St, Winder, GA 30680
A locally favored Mexican restaurant in Winder serving traditional dishes — enchiladas, tacos al pastor, and freshly prepared guacamole. The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly, and the kitchen is consistent.
Cuisine
Mexican
Phone
(770) 307-795935 W Broad St, Winder, GA 30680
A locally owned coffee house on the town square. Specialty coffee, espresso drinks, and fresh pastries in a quiet setting. The morning hours make it a practical stop for early departures or a calm arrival before meetings in the area.
Cuisine
Coffee, pastries
LuxShuttle Note
Open mornings. A five-minute transfer from the FBO for pre-flight coffee.
Ten to 12 minutes from the airport. Small-town dining with character.
American, fine dining · 7 miles · 12 min
The dining room at The Georgia Club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf community in Statham. Refined American cuisine in a clubhouse setting overlooking the course. The menu emphasizes seasonal ingredients and Southern hospitality. Guest access may be arranged through members or through the resort’s guest program.
Visit Website →BBQ, Southern · 8 miles · 12 min
A roadside barbecue institution in Barrow County. Slow-smoked pork, ribs, and chicken with traditional sides. The setting is modest and the food is the point — the kind of place locals drive past three competitors to reach.
American, breakfast · 6 miles · 10 min
A classic American diner in Auburn serving hearty breakfast plates, burgers, and daily specials. Country ham, biscuits and gravy, and fresh eggs from local farms. The atmosphere recalls a time before chains, and the regulars prove its merit.
Home of the University of Georgia and one of the South's most recognized food cities. James Beard-recognized kitchens, a vibrant farm-to-table scene, and a breakfast culture worth arriving for.
Mediterranean · 20 miles · 25 min
A critically acclaimed Mediterranean restaurant in downtown Athens, housed in a former bank building on the corner of Broad and Lumpkin. The menu draws from Southern and Mediterranean traditions with an emphasis on local sourcing. Recognized by the James Beard Foundation and Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
New American, Southern · 20 miles · 25 min
Chef Hugh Acheson’s landmark Athens restaurant, open since 2000. Seasonal Southern cuisine with European technique. A two-decade reputation that has helped define the Athens dining scene and earned national recognition.
Southern, eclectic · 20 miles · 25 min
An Athens institution since 1992 in a converted warehouse on West Clayton Street. Southern cooking with global influences — the fried green tomatoes and pan-seared trout are signatures. Live music on weekends adds to the atmosphere.
Southern, breakfast · 20 miles · 25 min
A beloved Athens breakfast and lunch spot known for scratch biscuits, thick-cut bacon, and locally roasted coffee. The line forms early and moves steadily. A fitting introduction to Athens’ food culture.
Your chauffeur can arrange a dinner stop in Winder, Statham, or Athens en route from WDR to your destination. Provide your preference when you reserve.
From $175 per transfer. Chauffeur, fuel, tolls, Wi-Fi, and refreshments included. No surge pricing.
Yes. Your chauffeur can arrange a dinner stop in downtown Winder (five minutes from the FBO) or in Statham (12 minutes) before continuing to Athens, which is 25 minutes from the airport. The stop is incorporated into your transfer without additional coordination.
The Georgia Club in Statham offers refined clubhouse dining on a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, 12 minutes from the airport. For a broader selection of acclaimed restaurants, Athens is 25 minutes east with options including The National (Mediterranean, James Beard-recognized) and Five & Ten (Chef Hugh Acheson’s landmark Southern restaurant).
Downtown Athens is approximately 20 miles from Barrow County Airport, a 25-minute transfer. The city’s restaurant scene includes James Beard-recognized kitchens, farm-to-table Southern cuisine, and a vibrant breakfast culture. Your chauffeur knows the area and can recommend based on your preferences.
Winder Grind Coffee House on the town square opens mornings for specialty coffee and pastries, five minutes from the Romanair FBO. Jennie’s Diner in Auburn serves a full breakfast 10 minutes from the airport. Both are practical stops before a morning departure.
Sims Country BBQ, 12 minutes from WDR on the Jefferson Highway, is a Barrow County institution for slow-smoked pork and ribs. The setting is humble and the food is the draw. Your chauffeur can include it as a stop en route.