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Must-visit Food in Macon
Panera Bread is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

1. Panera Bread

8.1
181 Tom Hill SR Blvd Ste C, Macon, GA
Bakery · 19 tips and reviews

StevenSteven: Beware of the bum sleeping out front he smells like pee for a reason

Mandarin Express is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

2. Mandarin Express

5080 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA
Asian Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

StevenSteven: This place has really gone down hill fast - food was much better when they first opened.

Checkers is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

3. Checkers

6.5
91 Spring St (Riverside Dr), Macon, GA
Fast Food Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
Starbucks is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

4. Starbucks

8.9
121 Tom Hill Sr. Blvd, Macon, GA
Coffee Shop · 20 tips and reviews
Steak 'n Shake is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

5. Steak 'n Shake

155 Tom Hill Senior Blvd., Macon, GA
American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Andrew B.Andrew B.: Don't forget to grab a "Side by Side" shake!

Bonefish Grill is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

6. Bonefish Grill

8.5
5080 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
Wild Wing Cafe is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

7. Wild Wing Cafe

7.2
5080 Riverside Drive, Suite 100 (in the Shoppes at River Crossing), Macon, GA
Wings Joint · 36 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Conley: The boom boom shrimp taste just like the bang bang shrimp at bonefish.....Amazing!!

Margarita's Mexican Grill is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

8. Margarita's Mexican Grill

7.8
5451 Bowman Rd, Macon, GA
Mexican Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

9. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4040 Riverside Drive, Macon, GA
Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Lisa S.Lisa Scarbrough: Not only is the food great, but so are the portions and the price. We get a to-go box every time!

Five Guys is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

10. Five Guys

7.6
120 Tom Hill Sr Blvd, Macon, GA
Burger Joint · 16 tips and reviews

Khoi L.Khoi Le: They give you A LOT OF fries! So no need to make it large.

McAlister's Deli is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

11. McAlister's Deli

8.0
4641 Presidential Pkwy, Macon, GA
Deli · 17 tips and reviews

Scotty K.Scotty Kim: Try the McAlister's Club... pretty awesome...

Loco's Grill & Pub is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

12. Loco's Grill & Pub

2440 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA
American Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

CarolannCarolann: Grouper tacos and shrimp burrito are my favorite. Best paired with the black beans and a beer. Busy at lunchtime.

The Rookery is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

13. The Rookery

9.4
543 Cherry St, Macon, GA
American Restaurant · 89 tips and reviews

Angel C.Angel Collins: The burgers are yum. My favourite is the bleu cheese burger, though to be fair, the burger with pimento cheese on it is delicious. The red velvet cupcake... get it! Awesome bartenders, great drinks.

Buffalo's Southwest Cafe is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

14. Buffalo's Southwest Cafe

7.2
5990 Zebulon Rd, Macon, GA
American Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Jeneane's at Pinebrook is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

15. Jeneane's at Pinebrook

7.8
4436 Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Downtown Grill is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

16. Downtown Grill

8.7
562 Mulberry Street Ln (btwn 2nd and 3rd), Macon, GA
Steakhouse · 14 tips and reviews

Vicki M.Vicki Mills: Best dirty martini in town. Richie will always recommend the best wine, too! Shrimp and grits - awesome!

Outback Steakhouse is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

17. Outback Steakhouse

6.8
3899 Arkwright Rd, Macon, GA
Steakhouse · 15 tips and reviews

Alex S.Alex Stanley: Ask for Alex to be your server ;)

Texas Roadhouse is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

18. Texas Roadhouse

7.9
5080 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA
Steakhouse · 31 tips and reviews

Meghan W.Meghan Wiggins: No matter what time you come, be prepared to wait to be seated.

Carrabba's Italian Grill is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

19. Carrabba's Italian Grill

8.0
3913 River Place Dr, Macon, GA
Italian Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

StevenSteven: Don't bother with reservations they still make you wait. Spinach fonduta was a nice surprise

Tokyo Alley is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

20. Tokyo Alley

7.2
574 Mulberry Street Ln (Second St), Macon, GA
Asian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Leon: A great place to enjoy the company of friends and family, if you want to drink bring your own bottle. The food is great and prices are very reasonable.

Tic Toc Room is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

21. Tic Toc Room

7.9
408 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (at Cherry Street), Macon, GA
Lounge · 11 tips and reviews

Angel C.Angel Collins: Fabulous martinis, great weekday happy hour specials, fabulous place for a swanky dinner.

Marco Ristorante Italiano is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

22. Marco Ristorante Italiano

8.4
4581 Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA
Italian Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews
Natalia's is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

23. Natalia's

9.0
2720 Riverside Dr. (Bowman Rd), Macon, GA
Italian Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Kimberly R.Kimberly Rowell: A dining experience you don't want to miss! 30 years of exceptional cuisine and service. Read more.

Sticky Fingers Smokehouse - Get Sticky. Have Fun! is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

24. Sticky Fingers Smokehouse - Get Sticky. Have Fun!

5080 Riverside Dr Ste 1700 (Sheraton Ct.), Macon, GA
BBQ Joint · 12 tips and reviews

Lindsey G.Lindsey G.: Don't forget to ask for some of their complementary corn muffins! They are yum! They will not bring them to the table automatically.

Bearfoot Tavern is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

25. Bearfoot Tavern

6.7
468 2nd Street, Macon, GA
Pub · 16 tips and reviews

Sonya W.Sonya Washington: Get the bear claw brownie if you want to dazzle your palette with textures, flavors, and well deliciousness.

Molly's Café is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

26. Molly's Café

402 Cherry St (MLK Jr. Blvd.), Macon, GA
Café · 10 tips and reviews

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Dolce Vita Cafe & Bar is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

27. Dolce Vita Cafe & Bar

484 Cherry St (Third St.), Macon, GA
Tapas Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Priscilla E.Priscilla Esser: A great little place to hang, have a drink and get a bite

Ingleside Village Pizza II is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

28. Ingleside Village Pizza II

1635 Montpelier Ave, Macon, GA
Pizzeria · 9 tips and reviews

Daniel V.Daniel Vasquez: Great food.....

Margaritas Mercer Village is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

29. Margaritas Mercer Village

8.4
1602 Montpelier Ave Ste 106 (at Mercer Village), Macon, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Mercer University · 18 tips and reviews

Stephani L.Stephani Lopez-Egipciaco: When night comes Brad is in the house and so the drink specials. $5 dollar pitchers on Budlight,Coorslight,PBR,Miler Light. $2 dollar margartas on the rocks or frozen. 16oz 1.50 drafts. $2 wells...

Greek Corner Deli is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

30. Greek Corner Deli

7.5
587 Cherry St (at Second St.), Macon, GA
Greek Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Angel C.Angel Collins: The gyros, bar none. Best in the city. You will also enjoy the hummus, if you're adventurous.

Francar's Buffalo Wings is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

31. Francar's Buffalo Wings

7.7
1365 Linden Ave, Macon, GA
Wings Joint · 18 tips and reviews

Matthew S.Matthew Smith: Francar's has the best wings in town. Try something from the level four list, if you dare (ps... it gets hotter as you go down the list - big jerk and lethal weapon will make your day)

Logan's Roadhouse is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

32. Logan's Roadhouse

3933 Arkwright Rd, Macon, GA
Steakhouse · 13 tips and reviews

TL G.TL Grant: Try the steak and shrimp. Beware peanut shells on floor, lol

33. Steve's Steaks And Seafood

7.5
3955 Arkwright Rd, Macon, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Stephanie J.Stephanie Jordan: The fried pickles were fabulous! Also, try the fried shrimp. It's cooked just right!

Hooters is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

34. Hooters

112 Riverside Pkwy, Macon, GA
American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Chrishayla D.Chrishayla Darlington: Drinks are terrible!!!

Applebee's Grill + Bar is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

35. Applebee's Grill + Bar

6.2
2574 Riverside Dr (at Pierce Ave.), Macon, GA
American Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Chrishayla D.Chrishayla Darlington: Ask for Veronica! Great bartender and waitress

Lemongrass... A Thai Bistro is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

36. Lemongrass... A Thai Bistro

442 Cherry St (btwn MLK Dr. And Third St.), Macon, GA
Thai Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Terrell S.Terrell Sandefur: Try my signature cocktail: The Fabulous Bastard

Giuseppi's Pizza & Pasta is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

37. Giuseppi's Pizza & Pasta

120 Tom Hill SR Blvd, Macon, GA
Pizzeria · 17 tips and reviews

steve g.steve g: the chicken philly is fantastical

Mellow Mushroom is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

38. Mellow Mushroom

7.5
5425 Bowman Rd, Macon, GA
Pizzeria · 28 tips and reviews

Mellow M.Mellow Mushroom Macon: You've got to join the Beer Club! Great Drink Specials every day, new pizza's, and LIVE Music every weekend! Read more.

Hummingbird Stage & Taproom is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

39. Hummingbird Stage & Taproom

7.4
430 Cherry St, Macon, GA
Karaoke Bar · 30 tips and reviews

Angel C.Angel Collins: Monday nights $1 wells, Wednesday Night trivia and Ladies Night, Happy Hour from 4-8 = $1 High Life and PBR every night, PLUS good music. Why wouldn't you go there?

Bottoms Up is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

40. Bottoms Up

566 Cherry St (Second Street), Macon, GA
Bar · 8 tips and reviews

James H.James Hill: This place rocks! Party central.

El Azteca Mexican Restaurant is one of Must-visit Food in Macon.

41. El Azteca Mexican Restaurant

6.0
169 Tom Hill SR Blvd, Macon, GA
Mexican Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

4th of J.4th of July: Great food, great drinks, & the best Trivia night in Macon on Wednesday... Look for Amanda at the bar, she's the best bartender..EVER!