Opening hours
Closed · opens Tuesday 11:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 7:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 7:15 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 7:15 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 7:15 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 7:15 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Perry: 2:03 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (478) 987-3192 to confirm.
About Skipper Johns
Located at 1210 Macon Rd in Perry, Georgia, Skipper Johns is a chicken restaurant. It's part of our guide to 13 restaurants, cafes and bars in Perry. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
Skipper Johns is open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 7:15 PM (closed Monday and Sunday).
Skipper Johns's menu features 10 dishes and drinks across 5 sections, including Seafood Dinners, Mixed Chicken Only, Chicken Dinner and Lunch, Side Orders, and Drinks. Listed prices range from $1.45 to $12.99, with a typical item around $6.55. Dishes worth a look include Oyster, 4 Pieces Mixed Chicken, and Chicken.
You can visit for outdoor seating and takeaway. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and historic, and it is a good fit for locals and tourists. It is especially popular for lunch and dinner. Offerings include comfort food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (478) 987-3192 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chicken Restaurant
- Address
- 1210 Macon Rd, Perry, GA 31069
- Phone
- (478) 987-3192
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 7:15 PM (closed Monday and Sunday)
- Menu
- 10 items · $1.45–$12.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for chicken restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Skipper Johns’s weekday schedule with 596 other chicken restaurants in Georgia. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:00 AM) and closes at 7:15 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 41.3 hours a week, 43 hours fewer than the local median of 84. 66% of chicken restaurants in Georgia open on Sundays; Skipper Johns does not.
Compared with 596 other chicken restaurants in Georgia that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for chicken restaurants in Georgia
Based on 12 menus with 499 priced items from chicken restaurants in Georgia, the median menu item costs $9.25, and half of all items are priced between $4.99 and $14.19.
At Skipper Johns the median listed price is $6.55, lower than the typical $9.25 for chicken restaurants in Georgia.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Fries | 50% | $3.99 |
| Catfish | 50% | $10.00 |
| Breast | 33% | $7.99 |
| Tilapia | 33% | $10.00 |
| Banana Pudding | 33% | $3.25 |
| Onion Rings | 33% | $4.50 |
| Wing | 33% | $13.24 |
Calculated from 12 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Historic
Crowd
- Locals
- Tourists
Planning
- Usually a wait
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Skipper Johns there is 1 other place to eat and drink in our guide, and 6 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Chicken & Wings (2), Burgers & Fast Food (2), Food Trucks & Takeout (1), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (1).
Competition is light: 2 other chicken restaurants are within a mile and 3 within three miles. The closest is KFC, 0.8 mi away.
4 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Food Trucks & TakeoutAcres & Oak Kitchen0.4 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexCook Out0.6 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodWendy's0.9 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDQ Grill & Chill1.5 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks1.6 mi
What to expect at a chicken restaurant
Chicken restaurants include fried chicken chains, Southern-style chicken shacks, rotisserie and Peruvian pollo a la brasa spots, Korean fried chicken and dedicated wing joints. Nashville hot chicken – fried, then coated in cayenne paste – has spread nationwide over the past decade.
What to order
- Bone-in wings – pick a classic buffalo sauce to compare places
- Fried chicken – dark meat stays juicier
- Chicken tenders – the safe choice for kids
- Hot chicken – start at a lower heat level than you think
Good to know
- Wing deals are common on weekdays; game days are the busiest.
- Order sauce on the side for takeout to keep wings crisp.
- Heat scales are not standardized – “hot” at one place can be “mild” at another.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Skipper Johns's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 7:15 PM (closed Monday and Sunday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:15 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:15 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:15 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:15 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:15 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Skipper Johns open on Sunday?
No, Skipper Johns is closed on Sundays.
Where is Skipper Johns located?
Skipper Johns is located at 1210 Macon Rd, Perry, GA 31069.
What is the phone number of Skipper Johns?
You can call Skipper Johns at (478) 987-3192.
Does Skipper Johns offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Skipper Johns, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating and takeaway.
How much does it cost to eat at Skipper Johns?
The typical price range at Skipper Johns is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $1.45 to $12.99.
Does Skipper Johns take reservations?
Yes, Skipper Johns accepts reservations.
Is Skipper Johns wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park.
Is Skipper Johns open late?
No, Skipper Johns usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Skipper Johns?
There are 6 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Skipper Johns. Nearby options include Acres & Oak Kitchen (0.4 mi), Cook Out (0.6 mi), and Wendy's (0.9 mi).
Are there other chicken restaurants near Skipper Johns?
2 other chicken restaurants within a mile. The closest is KFC, 0.8 mi away.
How much do chicken restaurants in Georgia cost?
Based on 12 menus with 499 priced items from chicken restaurants in Georgia, the median menu item costs $9.25, and half of all items are priced between $4.99 and $14.19.
