Highest-rated restaurants in Macon by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Macon, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Ming's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4650 Forsyth Road Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Famous Mike's of Macon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 524 Poplar St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: American, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Tommy's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5580 Thomaston Road Ste 10 Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Bakeries, Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#27. The Back Burner Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2242 Ingleside Ave. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: French, Venues & Event Spaces, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Kudzu Seafood Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 512 Poplar St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#25. El CarnIval Latin Food Store and Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4009 Pio Nono Ave. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. FOJ an Eatery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4123 Forsyth Road Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#23. J & F Caribbean Delight
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1686 North Atwood Drive Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Guitarras Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 157 Tom Hill Sr Blvd. Ste 205 Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Ocmulgee Brewpub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (318 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 484 2nd St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: New American, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Jeneane's At Pinebrook
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4436 Forsyth Road Macon, Georgia
- Categories: American, Southern, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#19. 3 Countries
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 195 Spring St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Cuban, American
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Just Tap'd
- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 488 1st St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Gastropubs, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Dawson's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 3360 Brookdale Ave. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Bakeries, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Johnny V's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5854 Columbus Road Macon, Georgia
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Harp and Bowl La Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 520 Mulberry St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Grow fresh local food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1019 Riverside Drive Macon, Georgia
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Miramar Raw Bar & Tapas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 4420 Forsyth Road Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Southern, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Bear's Den
- Rating: 4.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1191 Oglethorpe St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Fried Green Tomatoes
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 103 Riverside Pkwy Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Southern, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Dovetail
- Rating: 4.5/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 543 Cherry St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Southern, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Oliver's Corner Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 496 2nd St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Edgar's Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5171 Eisenhower Hwy Macon, Georgia
- Categories: New American, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Pho Cali
- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 3780 Northside Drive Ste 100A Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Tzango
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 336 2nd St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Cathedral Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 5915 Zebulon Road Northway Church Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Kimchi Factory
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 440 Walnut St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Chico and Chang
- Rating: 4.5/5 (377 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3850 Riverside Drive Ste A Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Korean, Mexican, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Medi's Mediterranean Fusion
- Rating: 5.0/5 (364 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1687 Bass Road Ste 103 Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Indian, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Macon Bagels
- Rating: 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 470 3rd St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Bagels, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
