A very upscale, classy restaurant in the heart of downtown Macon. Don't be fooled by the bar when…read moreyou walk in, dovetail is tucked upstairs and is much quieter and more sophisticated. You need reservations to dine here. There was complimentary bread and peach jam. They have a rotating selection of daily specials, cheeses, and change their menu frequently. I also appreciate the "small plates" section for when you're not that hungry. The cheese board appetizer was a surprising favorite. It had items sourced from local farms. Our waiter was very accommodating and did a good job with recommendations and explaining the intricacies of each item.

This restaurant was so far above expectations! Talk about super modern southern hospitality and…read morefood. They were so creative and innovative, we tried the entire menu lol. The cocktails were amazing and innovative. Ribeye was juicy and tender and super flavorful. I would skip the arugula next time (that's just me hating arugula), but everything was outstanding!

Where does one began when you visit a legend, that has retained what made it great . Well, Im from…read moreFlorida. So on our way back from visiting friends at Lake Lanier, I as the passenger + navigator said..hmmm...we need a break but let's find soul food. I said. Who goes thru Macon and dont eat good. Not me. So, I hit Yelp. Then I asked AI. Claude. Claude gave me a list and there was the H! So we drove 20 minutes out the way. Best detour ever! Go early. Buy an extra meal for home. I gladly dropped my cash. ..salmon cakes made me cry....everything was off the chain. Well, I had my good juju on, I sat on a bench with a 30 year veteran of this place. She talked my ear off, what a delight. So the place is decked out in Allman brothers memorbilia. It was their early haunt as they rose to fame. Well the founder, older blk lady is dead. Her family smartly sold out to corporate. But it was worth it. They maintained all thats good. Even the tiny old bathrooms. Need an update for sure. But. .Definitely worth the visit. Parking was horrible! So go early! Now, you need to go by Macon cemetery. See Allman burial, civil war places. I want to explore Macon more now! Well, as we drove home, around Jacksonville, I reached in the back seat. No fork. Just a smile. Yes i fed my driver. Salmon cakes hit on all cylinders. Sadly the two meat plate left off my meat, turkey. But forgiven. I should have checked my to go order. Never trust. Always verify. Broke my own rules! Stop by. Soak up history, flavors in this quaint cafeteria style. Nothing fancy. Just pure delight!

We visited again!!! And it's still just as memorable as the first time…read more We arrived on Sunday around noon and had 9 people. Our wait was minimal and once seated the magic happened! Our server was attentive and prompt! The food was oh so good! Loooooved the "white" gravy with biscuits. Made me feel like I was sitting at my Maw Maws table. So damn good! Fried chicken was still a hit! And the fried okra was perfect! Look forward to returning again and again!

We ate here yesterday, the cafeteria style food was to dye for. We had the fried chicken, black…read moreeyed peas and collard greens with the cornbread. My son said the coleslaw was awesome as well. My daughter had the beef tips and said they were super tender with the sweet potatoes, YUMMY

This is also one of those reviews where my dining experience was 5 stars in what would appear to be…read more(from outside appearances) a 2-star restaurant BUT IS NOT! The area around this location is poorly maintained (a Hooters across the road is empty and overgrown, and the restaurant next door looks like the roof is about to cave it) but inside Fried Green Tomatoes is a very friendly, customer-focused staff serving some of the best Southern food I've had in a looooooong time! Their chicken is perfect and the tomatoes! I will each three servings of the FGT's next time, no doubt! Do not miss this place. . .they deserve all the business they can get! (Also, just FYI: "two meats" on the menu means FOUR pieces of delicious chicken and you can choose light or dark or a combination of both. . .) UPDATE: I stopped here again two days later for supper and the food was exactly the same quality, but the customer service was even better! Don't miss FGT!

I felt that I had to come here because this place looked old school. I remember going to some old…read moreschool places in Atlanta so I figured this would be similar, yet not really. And what I mean by old school is a long standing business frequented by an older clientele. It reminds me of my childhood, I guess. I got some fried chicken with mac, it came with corn bread (not the sweet kind), and I could taste the home style cooking. I really enjoyed. I also got a cinnamon roll and a pound cake, and both tasted homemade. And it was all good. I guess I got no more to say.

Great, basic, southern cooking and good portions. And very good array of baked goods from pies to…read morecakes to cinnamon rolls to cookies.

Word spread quickly in our office....our lunch was from The Bears Den!! People started talking…read moreabout their favorites in hopes it will be on the table. Chicken fingers and fried chicken had people smacking their lips! Meatloaf and mashed potatoes were new to us. Do you take the risk or eat the finger licking chicken? Let me tell you Meatloaf and mashed potatoes are now my favorite! Tender meatloaf not full of fillers. Meat and seasoning says it all. It sat proudly beside this creamy , buttery, smooth pile of mashed potatoes! I am talking about real mashed potatoes. There is no way them taters came from a bag of fake flakes. The only thing wrong was the wait to see if there were any leftovers and to beat people to score a plate for supper! I must go take a nap now as I have finished my leftovers. trust me when I say I will dream of the strawberry cake.

Great local diner with a menu that changes by the day. I had the baked chicken with sides and it…read morewas delicious. Hit the spot, fair price and kind staff. This is where the locals go. Very casual, low key but hopping at lunch.

Let's just say English is not the first language here and the food is mid at its best.read more

Pretty good food. Service was really great I was able to sample a few items before I made a…read morepurchase. I like this much better than buffets. This spot is tucked away in a shopping center right behind McDonalds. I love supporting local black owned businesses. Kudos to the staff for the great service and meal. If you are riding down the interstate or just through town stop by much better than fast food and very reasonable price. The veggie plate was about $6 or $7. They have a lunch special and you can call ahead . They also serve breakfast.. I have not tried that yet but will soon. See you again soon. Thanks @Veronica

Amazing food and even better service! I got the rookery burger and my wife got the club and both…read morewere very good. Netty was our server and she was the best!

We were headed to Savannah from Atlanta and decided to stop in Macon…read more Macon is an interesting town but luckily we found The Rookery. I ordered a Pork Chop Sandwich. The pork chop was boneless and breaded. It was so delicious and was served with homemade Potato Salad. So yummy. We got a Moon Pie Shake to go. Also delicious. The service was outstanding. The inside was interesting. I felt like we were eating at a Quentin Tarantino movie set. In order to get to the restaurant several homeless people were out in front. We were hassled going out and when leaving. This was unnerving and uncomfortable. All of it was so interesting. I would highly recommended reading it if f you find yourself in Macon.

Fast, well-cooked Southern fare. Vegetable plate options…read more Good service. Good parking.

It's a classic meat and three or in this case a meat and two. All southern classics that taste like…read morehome! The food is good and it's very family friendly! (The chicken tenders are always a good go to when nothing else sounds good in the moment.) All choices are a good choice! All sides are great! They also have great dessert! Service is fast. The ambiance is casual. I'm pretty sure there haven't been any upgrades to the interior in decades, but it honestly makes it feel so homey. Things are clean, service is super fast, the food is just darn good! It's a staple place in Macon!

He got an upset stomach after we ate here. So I would not recommend. He ate brisket. Not the best…read morevenue either.

Love the BBQ, and the hamburgers and fries are delicious! The service is friendly, and we always…read morecome here when we're in town. Great food and great experience every time!

Everything you think a southern cafeteria buffet would be, this is it. S&S Cafeteria has been…read morearound for over 90 years! So they know how to turn out fantastic Southern Cuisine including scratch made pies. More food than you can process and all deliciously home made. The line moves fast so if you get there during the peak time and the line is long don't worry you'll be through it very quickly. S&S Cafeteria has a huge amount of seating and the servers are fast, friendly and very efficient. Very reasonable prices and a great value. I'm so bummed. I somehow lost my photos for this review so I guess I'll just have to go back and enjoy it again. lol But some of my choices were the Turnip greens, black-eyed peas baked chicken, southern slaw and a yummy slice of sweet potato pie. I was born and raised up north but I must have some southern blood because I couldn't get enough of everything. Lol.

Great place to enjoy southern home cooking. Cafeteria style. Great service from the wait staff…read more Place is always crowded every time we go.