🍕 Cookout Near Me — Find the Closest Cook Out (370 Locations)

Where Is the Closest Cook Out to Me?

The fastest way to find the Cook Out nearest you is to tap “Use My Current Location” in the finder above. Your browser shares your position (only with the page, never stored), and the list instantly re-orders by distance. Each card shows the street address and ZIP code, a Maps button that opens turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, and a Full Guide button for cities and states we cover in depth.

Cook Out has 370 open restaurants in 11 states as of October 2026, according to the company’s own store locator. More than a third of them are in North Carolina (144 stores), the state where Cook Out was founded in Greensboro in 1989. If you live anywhere between Maryland and Florida, or west to Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Mississippi, there is a good chance a Cook Out is within a 15–30 minute drive.

Prefer typing? Enter a five-digit ZIP code (for example 28205), a city (Raleigh, Knoxville, Augusta) or a state abbreviation (VA, SC) and press Search. You can also tap one of the state buttons to see only that state’s locations.

How Do I Use the Cook Out Finder Near Me?

The finder works on any phone or computer and does not need an app or an account. Here is the quickest way to use it:

• Step 1 — Share your location. Tap “Use My Current Location — Find Nearest Cook Out”. When your browser asks, choose Allow. On iPhone, Location Services for Safari or Chrome must be on (Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services).
• Step 2 — Or search by ZIP, city or state. Type something like “27606”, “Columbia SC” or “TN” into the search box and press Enter.
• Step 3 — Pick your store. Tap any card to zoom the map to that Cook Out. Red pins are restaurants; tap a pin to see its address.
• Step 4 — Get directions. The Maps button opens Google Maps with that exact Cook Out address, so you can start driving directions, check live traffic or call ahead.
• Step 5 — Read the local guide. “Full Guide” opens our city or state page with every nearby Cook Out, landmarks, closest-store tables and FAQs.

Tip: if “use my location” does not work, your browser may have blocked location access for this site. Search by ZIP code instead — the results are the same.

How Many Cook Out Locations Are There in Each State?

Cook Out operates 370 restaurants across 11 states. North Carolina has the most by far, followed by South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Tennessee. Together, those five states account for roughly nine out of ten Cook Outs. Counts below come from Cook Out’s store locator in October 2026 and include only stores that are open, not those marked “coming soon”.

Looking for a specific state? Use the state buttons in the finder, or open our full guides for North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Tennessee, each with every store grouped by region.

Which Cities Have the Most Cook Out Restaurants?

Charlotte, North Carolina has the most Cook Outs of any city, with 13 restaurants inside the city limits. Greensboro, the chain’s hometown, has 7, and Raleigh and Columbia, SC each have 6. If you live in one of these metros, the nearest Cook Out is usually only a few minutes away; the finder shows exactly which one.

Suburbs often add even more choices: metro Charlotte also includes Concord, Kannapolis, Gastonia, Huntersville, Cornelius and Indian Trail, while the Raleigh–Durham Triangle adds Cary, Apex, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Wake Forest, Chapel Hill and Knightdale.

Is Cook Out Open Near Me Right Now?

Most Cook Out restaurants open at 10:30 AM and stay open until about 3:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and about 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday, which makes Cook Out one of the latest-open fast-food chains in the Southeast. Hours are set by each restaurant, so a few stores close earlier — especially on holidays or during bad weather.

Most Cook Outs are drive-thru and walk-up window restaurants with double drive-thru lanes; some newer locations have a small indoor ordering area. Cook Out does not serve breakfast. For holiday details see the full Cook Out hours guide.

How Do I Find a Cook Out Near Me on a Road Trip?

Cook Out is easiest to find along the Southeast’s main interstates, and many stores sit within a mile or two of an exit. When you’re driving, tap “Use My Current Location” at your next stop, or search the next city on your route.

Heading to the beach? Coastal Cook Outs include Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, Wilmington and Southport, Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks, Virginia Beach and the Golden Isles near Brunswick, GA.

What Should I Order at the Cook Out Near Me?

The best-value order at any Cook Out is the Cookout Tray: one entree, two sides and a drink for about $7.39–$7.99 depending on the store. Every location serves the same core menu, so the Cook Out near you will have the same burgers, Carolina-style BBQ and 40+ milkshake flavors as the original in Greensboro.

See the full Cook Out menu with prices, the tray menu, every milkshake flavor and the nutrition guide before you go.

Is a New Cook Out Opening Near Me?

Cook Out’s locator lists 18 restaurants as “coming soon” in October 2026, in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama and Florida. These are not open yet, so they do not appear in the finder map; opening dates are not published, so check back or watch for “Now Open” signs.

What If There Is No Cook Out Near Me?

Cook Out only operates in 11 states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Florida, West Virginia and Maryland. If you live in Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, California or anywhere outside that footprint, there is currently no Cook Out near you, and Cook Out does not offer nationwide shipping or its own delivery app.

In fringe areas, the nearest store may be in a neighboring state. Maryland’s only Cook Out is on the Eastern Shore in Salisbury; West Virginia has stores in Huntington, Charleston, Cross Lanes and Beckley; Mississippi has stores from Olive Branch and Oxford down to Jackson, Hattiesburg and Gulfport; and Florida locations include Pensacola, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Tampa and Temple Terrace. Search the nearest big city in the finder to see the closest option.

Some Cook Out stores are available on third-party delivery apps in certain markets; see our Cook Out delivery guide for how that works.

Cook Out Location Guides by City

Our city guides list every Cook Out in and around each city with exact addresses, directions buttons, closest-store tables, nearby landmarks and local FAQs.

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Cookout Near Me: FAQs

Quick answers to the most common “Cook Out near me” questions.