George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering

About the Business

Specialties

Operational for more than 75 years, George's is a full-service restaurant. It provides a variety of eating options, including chicken fried steak, Tex-Mex, fried catfish and burgers. In addition, George's provides catering services and offers a variety of food items, including steak, seafood, burgers, fajitas, chicken and tap beer. It operates George's banquet hall that features party rooms to hold parties, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners and meetings. The restaurant maintains a staff of bartenders, cooks and catering personnel. George's is located in Waco, Texas.

History

Established in 1967.

Many have come and gone, but George's is still here, for 80 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 Urmeister. An avid sportsman, he developed a strong relationship with Baylor athletics, pairing the two together for all these years.George Etros bought Harry B's in 1966 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 November 1993, Sammy Citrano was handed the George's torch.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Sammy C.

Business Owner

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 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. George's had the privilege to cater for President George W. Bush while visiting his ranch in Crawford, Texas.Sammy was honored in 1998 as a recipient of the Greater Waco Chamber Outstanding Business Award.