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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

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 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Satterfield's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 120 New St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Yollah Social Kitchen & Garden

- Rating: 4.2/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 894 College St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Latin American, Cocktail Bars, Empanadas
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Guitarras Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 157 Tom Hill Sr Blvd. Ste 205 Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Bombay Curry

- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 3892 Bloomfield Village Drive Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Indian, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. FOJ an Eatery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4123 Forsyth Road Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Johnny V's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5854 Columbus Road Macon, Georgia
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. J & F Caribbean Delight

- Rating: 4.2/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1686 North Atwood Drive Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Tommy's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5580 Thomaston Road Ste 10 Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Bakeries, Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Dawson's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 3360 Brookdale Ave. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Bakeries, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. El CarnIval Latin Food Store and Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4009 Pio Nono Ave. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. 3 Countries

- Rating: 4.3/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 195 Spring St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Cuban, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Ocmulgee Brewpub

- Rating: 4.3/5 (357 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 484 2nd St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: New American, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Famous Mike's of Macon

- Rating: 4.3/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 524 Poplar St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: American, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Grow fresh local food

- Rating: 4.4/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1019 Riverside Drive Macon, Georgia
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Miramar Raw Bar & Tapas

- Rating: 4.4/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 4420 Forsyth Road Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Southern, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. 3rd & Cherry

- Rating: 4.4/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 379 3rd St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Just Tap'd

- Rating: 4.4/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 488 1st St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Gastropubs, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Tzango

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 336 2nd St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. The Bear's Den

- Rating: 4.5/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1191 Oglethorpe St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Fried Green Tomatoes

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 103 Riverside Pkwy Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Southern, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Oliver's Corner Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 496 2nd St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Dovetail

- Rating: 4.5/5 (304 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 543 Cherry St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Southern, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Pho Cali

- Rating: 4.6/5 (93 reviews)
- Address: 3780 Northside Drive Ste 100A Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Tenmii Japanese Eatery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1625 Bass Road Ste 330 Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Kimchi Factory

- Rating: 4.6/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 440 Walnut St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Cathedral Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 5915 Zebulon Road Northway Church Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Edgar's Bistro

- Rating: 4.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5171 Eisenhower Hwy Macon, Georgia
- Categories: New American, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Chico and Chang

- Rating: 4.7/5 (392 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3850 Riverside Drive Ste A Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Korean, Mexican, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Macon Bagels

- Rating: 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 470 3rd St. Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Bagels, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Medi's Mediterranean Fusion

- Rating: 4.8/5 (392 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1687 Bass Road Ste 103 Macon, Georgia
- Categories: Indian, Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.