John’s Guidebook to Macon Food and Sights

John
John’s Guidebook to Macon Food and Sights

Macon Local Food Scene

Below are local Macon restaurants that I would recommend. These restaurants range from fine dining to casual.
This is a local high end Italian restaurant. Great for a special occasion. Will probably cost $40-$70 a person with appetizer, entree and desert and depends on entree selected and drinks. The white chocolate bread pudding desert and the fried calamari appetizer are really good. Reservation required.
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Natalia's
201 N Macon St
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This is a local high end Italian restaurant. Great for a special occasion. Will probably cost $40-$70 a person with appetizer, entree and desert and depends on entree selected and drinks. The white chocolate bread pudding desert and the fried calamari appetizer are really good. Reservation required.
This is high end steak house in an alley in downtown Macon and it is really good. Prices would be $25-$50 a person depending on entree and drinks. Reservation required.
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Downtown Grill
562 Mulberry St Ln
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This is high end steak house in an alley in downtown Macon and it is really good. Prices would be $25-$50 a person depending on entree and drinks. Reservation required.
This is really neat usually loud pub and restaurant located in downtown Macon that has a lot of really good burgers and a lot of burger toppings you would never consider like peanut butter (The Jimmy Carter Burger, I like it). It is a little more expensive but the burgers and atmosphere are really good.
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Rookery
543 Cherry St
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This is really neat usually loud pub and restaurant located in downtown Macon that has a lot of really good burgers and a lot of burger toppings you would never consider like peanut butter (The Jimmy Carter Burger, I like it). It is a little more expensive but the burgers and atmosphere are really good.
This restaurant is owned by a friend's sister and they just moved to bigger location also in the heart of downtown historic Macon. Really good seafood. It is a more casual, kid friendly environment and worth a visit.
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Kudzu Seafood Company
512 Poplar St
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This restaurant is owned by a friend's sister and they just moved to bigger location also in the heart of downtown historic Macon. Really good seafood. It is a more casual, kid friendly environment and worth a visit.
Oliver's is on a corner in downtown Macon. It has a small bar and mostly seating for eating. Menu is smaller with good Italian, seafood dishes and sandwiches. Price is $15-$40 per person depending on entree and depends on drinks. Call for reservation and ask to sit in a booth in the front where the windows are and you can watch Macon walk by.
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Oliver's Corner Bistro
496 2nd St
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Oliver's is on a corner in downtown Macon. It has a small bar and mostly seating for eating. Menu is smaller with good Italian, seafood dishes and sandwiches. Price is $15-$40 per person depending on entree and depends on drinks. Call for reservation and ask to sit in a booth in the front where the windows are and you can watch Macon walk by.
Just Tap'd is more pub than food. Lots of different beer on tap and wine is served. It is located on a corner in downtown Macon with outdoor seating.
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Just Tap'd Macon
488 1st St
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Just Tap'd is more pub than food. Lots of different beer on tap and wine is served. It is located on a corner in downtown Macon with outdoor seating.
Ocmulgee Brewpub is located in downtown Macon and is equally food and pub. Lots of different beers, drinks and wines are served. The pub food is good too.
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Ocmulgee Brewpub
484 2nd St
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Ocmulgee Brewpub is located in downtown Macon and is equally food and pub. Lots of different beers, drinks and wines are served. The pub food is good too.
Piedmont is located in downtown Macon and is more food than drinks. It has several selections of beer, wine and drinks. The food is good.
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Piedmont Brewery & Kitchen
450-B 3rd St
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Piedmont is located in downtown Macon and is more food than drinks. It has several selections of beer, wine and drinks. The food is good.
About 2 miles from the Cottage on Moseley Dixon Rd. Located on Lake Tobesofkee with great lake views. Serves seafood and smoked/bbq meats and is why the name is Fish N' Pig. Has reasonably priced good food and on the better weather month weekends has a live band under the covered outdoor area with an outdoor bar. Fun place to go with a casual atmosphere that is family friendly and only a short drive back to the Cottage.
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Fish N' Pig
6420 Moseley Dixon Rd
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About 2 miles from the Cottage on Moseley Dixon Rd. Located on Lake Tobesofkee with great lake views. Serves seafood and smoked/bbq meats and is why the name is Fish N' Pig. Has reasonably priced good food and on the better weather month weekends has a live band under the covered outdoor area with an outdoor bar. Fun place to go with a casual atmosphere that is family friendly and only a short drive back to the Cottage.
Really good pizza, Italian dishes and salads. Reasonably priced. Pizza can be ordered by the slice which is large. I usually get a slice of pizza and the small chef salad that comes with ham and turkey. Very kid friendly.
Johnny's New York Style Pizza
6255 Zebulon Rd
Really good pizza, Italian dishes and salads. Reasonably priced. Pizza can be ordered by the slice which is large. I usually get a slice of pizza and the small chef salad that comes with ham and turkey. Very kid friendly.
This is a hidden gem local restaurant. Has a throw back 70's feel to it and is very casual. Has dinner specials everyday with meats and veggies. Has a great hamburger, fresh made called the Goose Burger. I like to get the seafood combo with grouper and shrimp or scallops. It is always fresh and really good. Has a bar on one side of the restaurant completely divided by fish tanks from the eating area. Very reasonably priced.
Grey Goose Players Club
4524 Forsyth Rd
This is a hidden gem local restaurant. Has a throw back 70's feel to it and is very casual. Has dinner specials everyday with meats and veggies. Has a great hamburger, fresh made called the Goose Burger. I like to get the seafood combo with grouper and shrimp or scallops. It is always fresh and really good. Has a bar on one side of the restaurant completely divided by fish tanks from the eating area. Very reasonably priced.
This is a local Macon Pizzeria and the pizza is really good. We always get the Ultimate that is a thick combo pizza loaded with fresh toppings and cheese. Very reasonably priced. Very kid friendly.
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Ingleside Village Pizza
2395 Ingleside Ave
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This is a local Macon Pizzeria and the pizza is really good. We always get the Ultimate that is a thick combo pizza loaded with fresh toppings and cheese. Very reasonably priced. Very kid friendly.
Local place that is great for family's and large groups that serves several different meats and veggies that you pick the combo. Banana pudding is really good. Reasonable price and food comes out quick.
Jeneane's At Pinebrook
4436 Forsyth Rd
Local place that is great for family's and large groups that serves several different meats and veggies that you pick the combo. Banana pudding is really good. Reasonable price and food comes out quick.
Good local Mexican restaurant. Close -by, family friendly and reasonable prices. The free chips and homemade salsa are the best I have ever had.
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Margaritas Mexican Grill
766 SR 96
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Good local Mexican restaurant. Close -by, family friendly and reasonable prices. The free chips and homemade salsa are the best I have ever had.
This is a good local BBQ place. You want to go to the one located at: 4921 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31210
Georgia Bob's B-B-Q
114 E Johnston St
This is a good local BBQ place. You want to go to the one located at: 4921 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31210
Papa John's on Zebulon Rd will deliver pizza. Phone Number: (478) 405-8585
Papa John's Pizza
1510 Mercer University Drive
Papa John's on Zebulon Rd will deliver pizza. Phone Number: (478) 405-8585
Johnny V's is a local fast food breakfast and hot dog/hamburger place. Sort of a Waffle House feel with a great breakfast with items not found at Waffle House. Known for the hot dogs and fries for lunch but has a good burger too. I always get two hot dogs all the way (chili, onion, and mustard). Real cheap. Close by. Open 5am-5pm everyday except Friday and Sunday.
Johnny V's Restaurant
5854 Columbus Rd
Johnny V's is a local fast food breakfast and hot dog/hamburger place. Sort of a Waffle House feel with a great breakfast with items not found at Waffle House. Known for the hot dogs and fries for lunch but has a good burger too. I always get two hot dogs all the way (chili, onion, and mustard). Real cheap. Close by. Open 5am-5pm everyday except Friday and Sunday.
Nu-Way is breakfast and hot dog/hamburger place that has been in Macon since 1916. Oprah went to Nu-Way when she came to Macon. You will want to go to the store on Zebulon Rd. I could only pull in the Northside store to this Guide Book. This Nu-Way is right in front of the AmStar 16 Theater. It is 5.5 miles away.
Nu-Way Weiners
3990 Northside Dr
Nu-Way is breakfast and hot dog/hamburger place that has been in Macon since 1916. Oprah went to Nu-Way when she came to Macon. You will want to go to the store on Zebulon Rd. I could only pull in the Northside store to this Guide Book. This Nu-Way is right in front of the AmStar 16 Theater. It is 5.5 miles away.
Johnny V's is local fast food breakfast and hot dog/hamburger place. Has a Waffle House feel to it. Breakfast and hot dogs are really good. I always get two hot dogs all the way (chili, onion, and mustard) and fries. Open 5 am - 5 pm everyday except Friday and Sunday. Located 5 miles away.
Johnny V's Restaurant
5854 Columbus Rd
Johnny V's is local fast food breakfast and hot dog/hamburger place. Has a Waffle House feel to it. Breakfast and hot dogs are really good. I always get two hot dogs all the way (chili, onion, and mustard) and fries. Open 5 am - 5 pm everyday except Friday and Sunday. Located 5 miles away.

Macon Sightseeing

I have chosen some unique things to visit in Macon that I would recommend if you have time.
Historic opera house that has been restored and worth catching a show if available.
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The Grand Opera House
651 Mulberry St
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Historic opera house that has been restored and worth catching a show if available.
This is a national park for the prehistoric native american settlements located on the Ocmulgee River. There is a restored underground earthen lodge that is remarkable to see.
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Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
1207 Emery Hwy
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This is a national park for the prehistoric native american settlements located on the Ocmulgee River. There is a restored underground earthen lodge that is remarkable to see.
The Tubman Museum is the largest museum in the nation dedicated to educating people about the Art, History and Culture of African Americans.
Tubman Museum
310 Cherry Street
The Tubman Museum is the largest museum in the nation dedicated to educating people about the Art, History and Culture of African Americans.
The Hay House is a stunning historical landmark in the heart of Macon, Georgia. Built from 1855 to 1859 in the Italian Renaissance Revival Style, the Hay House is open for tours, weddings, and events. It is told to have hidden gold during the Civil War and has tunnels that go down to the Ocmulgee River.
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Johnston–Felton–Hay House
934 Georgia Ave
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The Hay House is a stunning historical landmark in the heart of Macon, Georgia. Built from 1855 to 1859 in the Italian Renaissance Revival Style, the Hay House is open for tours, weddings, and events. It is told to have hidden gold during the Civil War and has tunnels that go down to the Ocmulgee River.
Established in 1921, the Douglass Theatre hosted early jazz and blues greats such as Otis Redding, Bessie Smith, James Brown, Ma Rainey and Little Richard while running popular feature length films and serials. Now newly renovated, the Douglass Theatre hosts a variety of events including film presentations and educational performances created by local children. Check the schedule and you may be able to see a show or get a tour.
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The Douglass Theatre
355 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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Established in 1921, the Douglass Theatre hosted early jazz and blues greats such as Otis Redding, Bessie Smith, James Brown, Ma Rainey and Little Richard while running popular feature length films and serials. Now newly renovated, the Douglass Theatre hosts a variety of events including film presentations and educational performances created by local children. Check the schedule and you may be able to see a show or get a tour.
The Big House is an old Victorian home and is now a museum. The Allman Brothers lived in the Big House in the 1970's and wrote and practiced music here when they were a national sensation. Has lots of ABB memorabilia and worth a visit if you are a fan.
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The Big House
2321 Vineville Ave
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The Big House is an old Victorian home and is now a museum. The Allman Brothers lived in the Big House in the 1970's and wrote and practiced music here when they were a national sensation. Has lots of ABB memorabilia and worth a visit if you are a fan.
The building was converted into a movie theater in 1917 and was officially opened to the public. The Theatre became the first public venue to offer air conditioning. The Theatre serves as Macon's venue for concerts, from rock bands to first-class musical tours; second-run movies, such as vintage and independent films; and film festivals. Today the Theatre works hard to support events that will continue the rock n roll music legacy of Macon, Ga. If interested check the schedule and catch a show in this historic Macon Theatre.
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Hargray Capitol Theatre
382 2nd St
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The building was converted into a movie theater in 1917 and was officially opened to the public. The Theatre became the first public venue to offer air conditioning. The Theatre serves as Macon's venue for concerts, from rock bands to first-class musical tours; second-run movies, such as vintage and independent films; and film festivals. Today the Theatre works hard to support events that will continue the rock n roll music legacy of Macon, Ga. If interested check the schedule and catch a show in this historic Macon Theatre.