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The Rookery

American Restaurant and Bar$$$$

Macon

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The Rookery

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The burgers at The Rookery is a can't miss
"The Dr John burger with a fried egg was excellent!"(3 Tips)
"my Jimmy Carter burger."(3 Tips)
"The fried green tomatoes blt is amazing!"(6 Tips)
"The Walden Greenback burger with pimento cheese is amazing!"(2 Tips)

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Cristen TaylorAugust 2, 2015
Brought the whole family with me on this visit. Waitress was great and food was awesome! Fried pickle spears are still the best. Fried Green Tomato Sandwich is so yummy!
Andy L.September 20, 2013
Been here 25+ times
This is the best spot in Macon. Lunch or dinner the menu is solid. The burgers are my favorite in Macon but the Chicken Chèvre is awesome as well. The only problem is they don't take reservations.
MarkJuly 16, 2018
Dr. John burger is awesome! If you are the only person eating at lunch, grab a seat at the bar for quick service. Say Hi to Leilani while you are there, she knows her stuff!
Ashley YoungNovember 10, 2019
The pineapple upside down cake milkshake & the Billy Carter milkshake ( w Jack Daniels) were scrumptious! This will definitely be our new go to when traveling through Macon. Only sorry we're just
Melanie MaddoxSeptember 14, 2015
Fun and funky atmosphere! The spicy pimento cheese appetizer was good! Angus burger and a Georgia Peach milkshake to top it off!
Cyndie ToddFebruary 19, 2018
Great burgers - cooked just right, with lots of choices. Try the Jimmy Carter milk shake-peanut butter and banana with a crispy slice of bacon. Surprisingly yummy!
Melanie KeslerApril 19, 2018
Great food, enjoyed my turkey burger. Everything is farm fresh here. We had a great waiter named Greg and he recommended the moon pie milkshake. It was AMAZING!!
Dalton SpearMay 9, 2017
They recommend great local beer if you ask, the burger with the fried egg was incredible
Angel CollinsJuly 7, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Don't get a watermelon margarita! Ask for a craft beer or try any burger. Each one I try becomes a new favourite. Substituting chicken for beef is an excellent choice. Locavore specials on Tuesdays.
Cristen TaylorMarch 22, 2015
The Fried Pickle Spears and Fried Green Tomato BLT are very delicious!!! Great prices too!
HillarieOctober 28, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Upgrade your burger to grassfed, beef supplied by local Rockingchair Ranch out of Bolingbroke. It's delicious! I've had several different style burgers and all are outstanding!
Tremaine IslandApril 26, 2012
Nice little establishment, friendly staff. Trivia night can be very fun. Food is good, and works out great since it's right next to all the bars downtown.
Kyle MooreFebruary 3, 2016
My waitress, Tomeka, recommended a Double Chocolate Shake with Cake Batter (not on the menu). It was soooo good.
Rob StricklandMay 11, 2018
The food was good. We had a large party so they put us in a separate room away from the main area.
Angel CollinsMarch 30, 2010
Been here 100+ times
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.
Allyse BatheSeptember 28, 2013
Great food, a but private. $10 for a burger. Excellent list of beers and craft brews. legit.
KaitlinMarch 7, 2016
Mmmm, yum! Loved the fried green tomatoes and my Jimmy Carter burger. Great local beer too!
Shernika JohnsonOctober 2, 2015
The Walden Burger is just simply amazing. It's my favorite item on the menu.
Joseph MuellerAugust 10, 2014
Amazing burgers. Maybe a tad on the pricy side, but I would definitely return.
HillarieDecember 12, 2013
Been here 50+ times
The grassfed beef is now supplied by Brasstown Beef, not Rockingchair Ranch. Still great tasting, so give it a try!
Tom PoohsanMay 22, 2010
Great service! Had a small issue with a meal and they went out of their way to make everything great. Even gave us a red velvet cupcake. YUM! Thanks to the great staff at the Rookery!
BrittanyJune 7, 2012
You MUST get the grilled pimiento cheese and Bacon sandwich. Mind-blowing! Server was knowledgeable about their 5 rotating taps
Michael ChalmersSeptember 28, 2012
The Dr John burger with a fried egg was excellent! Also try the pimento cheese dip served with rookery chips!
Robert FisherMarch 14, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The best burgers, period. Pay the upgrade for the free range beef. You'll be glad that you did.
Parker PierceJanuary 16, 2016
Best burgers in Macon hands down and the milkshakes are amazing!!!
Ronda CollinsFebruary 10, 2019
Great burgers, good service, and cool atmosphere.
J.D. DunstonMarch 17, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The Jimmy Carter burger is pretty fantabulous! Peanut butter and bacon on a burger... What's not to love? :D
Akilah FeaginsJune 2, 2014
Peanut butter and jelly AND bacon on a grass fed burger?! Yes!! I will take it! Yummy!
Angel CollinsJuly 7, 2011
Been here 100+ times
I meant Locavore specials on Thursdays. All local ingredients in a special of the day. Get their early. They sell out quickly!
Akilah FeaginsJune 2, 2014
Peanut butter and jelly AND bacon on a grass fed burger. YES! THANK YOU..
Jesse HarrisJuly 14, 2010
They will cook your burger to a deliciously pink medium rare, the way God intended. Try the one with pimento cheese and bread-and-butter pickles.
Emily FortierMarch 5, 2014
The Jimmy Carter Burger is highly recommended! Yum! Great service and friendly atmosphere.
Sunira MosesMay 24, 2015
Burgers are sizable. Upgrade to grass fed a must.
Natasha KelloggJuly 6, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Friers go down more than a $2 hooker on payday....but rumor has it they're getting new ones soon. They've been down the past 2 times I've come.
Rob ShiltFebruary 18, 2016
Burgers and great beverages
Roberto BazzaniDecember 15, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Come to trivia on Wednesday's at 8:00 with the best trivia host in the greater southeast DJ Dallas Jackson
Samantha HillJuly 6, 2016
The fried green tomatoes blt is amazing!
Mandy PinnellJune 5, 2015
Excellent burgers and fun atmosphere!
NewTown MaconSeptember 29, 2010
FREE non-alcoholic beverage with entree purchase using your Impulse card. If you don't have an Impulse card, go to http://www.theimpulsecard.com to sign up or stop by NewTown at 479 Cherry Street.
Jerry LucasJanuary 19, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Ask for Michael, a central Georgia philosopher and a great server.
Lisa Jerzak VieiraMay 23, 2013
Absolutely delicious!! Best burger ive had in a long time!
Alex WukosonAugust 2, 2012
The Rookery burger with applewood smoked bacon, fries, and a Coke float. Amazing.
Jarrod TaylorJuly 26, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Don't be afraid to try some of the different drinks
DellMay 12, 2013
The Walden Greenback burger with pimento cheese is amazing!
michelleJanuary 29, 2016
Have patience if u wanna have a bite here. Food is just normal. Ambience on the other hand is an experience
Matthew F.May 3, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The Dr. John burger is soooooo good. And get a Mexican Coke (made with REAL sugar, not HFCS) while you are there.
Tim SwannerMarch 11, 2015
Best lil hometown place to just hang out and catch up!!!
Trenton WilkinsMay 29, 2017
Bread pudding is excellent!
Nancy LukeMay 21, 2021
Patty melt was good but Pig and Fig was much better. House chips bland and stale. Milkshakes were spectacular!
Lee LambDecember 29, 2015
Orange crush chicken with asparagus 😍😍😍😍

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