Independent, unofficial Cook Out guide — October 2026

Cookout Locations

One hub for finding cookout locations near you — how to use the official locator, where the chain’s footprint sits, and what services to expect when you arrive.

How to Find a Cook Out Near You

Cookout locations: find a Cook Out near you

The fastest, most reliable way to find a restaurant is the official store locator:

  • Use the official restaurant locator at cookout.com—it’s the only list that comes straight from the company.
  • Search “Cook Out near me” in Google Maps— great for directions, posted hours, and reviews, though you should still double-check hours before a late-night run.
Tip Found your spot? Check its hours before you go — they vary by location and day of the week. Our hours guide explains what to expect and how to verify.

The Cook Out Footprint

Cook Out is concentrated in the Southeast, where it started, and the company is headquartered in North Carolina. Restaurants are spread across multiple Southeastern states, with the densest coverage in its home region — which is why the brand feels like a local institution to some fans and a road-trip discovery to others. If you’re traveling, checking cookout locations along your route ahead of time beats hoping one appears.

Good to know We don’t publish a location count or a state-by-state list, because both change as new restaurants open. For the current roster, the official locator is the source of truth.

Services Commonly Offered

Most Cook Out restaurants share a familiar setup, though every service below varies by location:

  • Drive-thru — the classic Cook Out experience; many locations are built around it.
  • Late-night hours — part of the brand’s reputation, but confirm your location’s closing time before counting on it.
  • Takeout — call-ahead or order-at-the-counter pickup is widely available.
  • Dine-in — many locations have seating, though the layout differs restaurant to restaurant.

Delivery isn’t standard everywhere — if you’d rather have it brought to you, see our delivery guide.

Before You Go

  • Verify that day’s hours before driving over — opening and closing times vary by location and day of the week, so check before you leave to avoid a wasted trip.
  • Save the address in a maps app so you have turn-by-turn directions ready and can easily share your ETA with others.
  • Check whether the restaurant is drive-thru only or has a walk-up window, as the setup differs from place to place and affects how you’ll order.
  • Have a backup plan for peak late-night rushes — lines can get long after midnight on weekends, so consider visiting a bit earlier or identifying a second option nearby in case the wait is too long.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cook Out is concentrated in the Southeast, where it started. The exact state list shifts as new restaurants open, so the official locator at cookout.com is the reliable source — not a static list on a fan site. New cookout locations open regularly, so the map keeps changing.

Hundreds across the Southeast. The exact count changes as restaurants open, so check the official site rather than any quoted number — including ours.

Prices vary by location — there is no single official price list. Our prices guide collects the snapshots fans report most often; always confirm at your restaurant.

Delivery availability varies by location. Our delivery guide covers the options fans report — check it to see what’s available near you.

The quickest way to find out: use the official locator at cookout.com or search “Cook Out near me” in Google Maps. Both will show you the closest restaurants with directions.

Related Guides

Cookout Hours

Opening, closing, and holiday hours — and how to verify your local spot.

Cookout Delivery

Who delivers Cook Out, and what to expect from the options.

Cookout Prices

Price snapshots across the menu — always confirm locally.