Stopped in for dinner after work midweek. Sat at the bar which felt like being in a little piece of history with its polished wood and dim lighting. Bar tender was funny, friendly and accommodating. Burger was on point and the onion rings fire. Ordered the James Brown's Black & Blue which was fantastic paired with Horse's Neck. read more

The Rookery - Bars Near Me - Macon, Georgia

A historic joint in the middle of downtown Macon was a great spot to enjoy a meal during Cherry Blossom Festival. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the company of other diners. Our bartender was very intense. He was nice but also behaving like the bar was 2 or 3 layers deep. I honestly was worried about him. The burgers were good, and I liked the house made chips. The drink special was a beautiful pink to go with the festival. It was cool to hang out with locals and travelers alike. I definitely recommend stopping into The Rookery. read more

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We had dinner here during Super Bowl, it was very quiet and not crowded. We were seated right away. The waitress took her time to serve-as she was watching the tail end of half-time show! She also was confused with my drink order, however the bartender knew better (Margarita vs Martini (whoever heard of a martini with tequila). We ordered Fried green tomatoes and fried mushrooms for appetizers, they both were tasty and perfectly cooked, I do feel that the quantity of the tomatoes could have been better. The burger that was ordered was cooked as requested and very tasty, however, the bun was a bit small for all the toppings (egg, lettuce, tomato, and pickles) hence the bread fell apart. The fish and chips could've been better, the fries appeared to be what was left in the fries (small crispy pieces with a few good strips) and I wasn't able to finish the fish as it wasn't fully cooked all thru (took to be placed in oven to eat later). We had to wait a bit for the waitress to bring/and collect receipt for bill. (Remember I indicated it was very quiet, not busy).‍ It's a pub setting and the ambiance is suitable to such; there is a second restaurant upstairs. We were in Macon for a visit. Needless to say, be careful what you order... if I wasn't so tired I would've complained and sent fish & chips back - but I knew fish was saveable. read more

What a pleasant discovery to happen upon The Rookery, a friendly old fashioned tavern that serves outstanding Southern fare. While they are famous for their burgers, we opted for the chicken tenders platter and the pimento grilled cheese. The tenders were perfectly seasoned and fried by a real expert, with no residual grease. The slaw was fresh and well flavored, and the onion rings were among the best I have ever had. My wife's pimento grilled cheese was tasty, and the soda were bottomless. Our server was sweet, efficient, and super friendly, as were all of the other members of the Rookery team. Don't let the dark interior fool you: this is a warm and friendly place to eat and drink. read more

The Rookery - Pimento Grilled Cheese & fries - Bars Near Me - Macon, Georgia

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Though visiting during the busy Cherry Blossom Festival Weekend, I was able to get a seat at the Bar , I ordered the legendary Cheeseburger, it arrived hot and juicy, very flavorful, and on a nice fresh bun, along with hot , slightly crispy fries, although this place was slammed the bartender had everything under control, this place was spacious, but filled, a local hangout for bands like the Allman Brothers, back in the day.. I enjoyed eating there.. read more

The Rookery - Cheeseburger at the Rookery - Bars Near Me - Macon, Georgia

The Rookery was as good as it looked. They have different dining rooms. Wish we were in the front room as you go in because it looked like a cool hangout. We didn't want to wait for a table there so we took a table in the next room. We had great friendly service. Had a salad with grilled chicken and it was as good as it gets. Fresh with a well blended balsamic. Topped off the meal with a vanilla shake. Yum. In the end the room didn't really matter. read more

The ambiance was great! We had heard good things and decided to visit while in town. The server was nice but made quite a few errors and didn't give the impression that she cared. I got the Swiss mushroom burger and it was not great but I was very hungry and ate it all. It was juicy but very little flavor and the mushrooms tasted like canned mushrooms, not fresh and tasted very off. The biggest issue with our meal was the milkshakes. They were horrible!!! We ended up throwing them away. The milkshakes were ordered when we placed our meal order but didn't arrive so halfway through our meal we asked. After plates were cleared they finally arrived. The pineapple upside down cake tasted like lukewarm melted whipped cream with coconut shavings, no flavor or pineapple and no ice cream. I cannot express how disgusting it was! read more

The Rookery - Chicken salad (with the wrong dressing we ordered balsamic) and the Swiss mushroom burger with added lettuce tomato and onion. - Bars Near Me - Macon, Georgia

We loved it here. Quick, helpful service, love the upper deck seating and secreted booths beneath. Locally sourced beef for delicious burgers with creative toppings. read more

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11/12/25, first visit with a buddy. Very cool place with some nice history. Place was busy and we arrived just before the rush. Service was great from entry to seating and throughout our visit. Braxton was our server, he was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We bought decided on a specialty burger that was fantastic! I enjoyed the Ray Charles Burger with chips and we shared the fried mushrooms. Fantastic dinner! read more

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Visiting Macon, Ga and came across The Rookery. A party of three we were seated immediately. A very cool atmosphere warm and friendly. People are allowed to write all over the tables and walls. Most of the furniture is made out of wood so it's easy to write on. Our waitress took our order and was very sweet. We started with Solid Gold Egg Rolls three of them for $11.00 delicious! I ordered the Club Salad $17.00 fresh and tasty. My husband and son had the black and blue burger and the Allman burger. Both enjoyed! We also ordered Moon pie milkshake $7.00. Thick and creamy. Music and the vibe was spot on. read more

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On our way home from vacation, we needed to find a place to stop for lunch. I did some research online and found The Rookery close to off the highway. It was off Highway 16 in the downtown Macon area. We were seated in an area near the large television and the stage. The place is large and spacious, but it feels comfortable and home-like. They had all types of burgers (including a black bean burger for vegans), and the names of the burgers were unique. Our waitress, Casey, seemed happy to help us. I asked for her opinion on two burgers that sounded good, and I went with her recommendation on the Allman burger (a mushroom and Swiss burger) with fries. My husband went with the black and blue turkey burger -which I cannot remember the name of - along with fries. Both of our burgers were very tasty. They cooked them as we requested and perfectly seasoned. Since we still had several hours of driving to go, we did not get dessert. Casey said, "Then you'll have to come back and see me for dessert another time!" We definitely will, because Casey was an excellent server and made the visit to The Rookery great! If you are in the Macon area or stopping through like we were, please go to The Rookery and ask for Casey. She will take excellent care of you and recommend something that you will enjoy!! read more

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Cool historic brewski/eatery located in the heart of downtown Macon, GA. We started with their famous solid gold soul rolls laced in chicken and embraced with a tangy sweet/sour sauce. Subsequently, we munched on: 1. The Allman Bros mushroom & swiss burger 2. James Brown black & blue burger 3. Club Salad With all the above drenched down with a fantastic Moon Shine Shake. Our server, Dakota was very attentive and hospitable making the experience extremely pleasant. When in Macon..... don't miss the Rookery. read more

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get yourself a nice greasy burger and warsh it down with a milkshake here but expect to get kinda ghosted by ur waitresss but it's all good, we got our food so truly no complaints! read more

You will find this spot in Downtown Macon. It is designated as the birthplace of Bragg Jam. In case you were wondering Bragg Jam is a city-wide music and community arts festival. There is metered street parking available within a reasonable walking distance to the restaurant. The restaurant has a decent sized two-level dining area and a nice patio on the front sidewalk. The restaurant is known for its shakes and exotic burgers, but they also serve salads, sandwiches and fish. They also have a full bar with savory signature cocktails. Our server was awesome. I ordered the James Brown Black and Blue Burger with battered fries. It took about 15 minutes for me to get my food. I really liked the burger. It was delicious. I, however, was not a fan of the fries. They seemed to have lack seasoning and flavor and was very battery. You can get regular shakes or adult shakes with booze in it. I got a regular Georgia peach shake. It was decent. This was a very nice family outing. The service was really good and the food was decent. I recommend checking this place out if you are in Macon. read more

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Been here before and always a solid burger; today's Big O Burger was no exception. The fries were beyond awful today, extremely undercooked and oily , so much so that they simply curled over when picking them up. Totally inedible, waitress eventually returned and ask if I wanted another batch but I was almost done with my burger. Big oops on the kitchen, they should have never plated these fries. read more

The Rookery - Big "O" Burger - Bars Near Me - Macon, Georgia

It's been a few years since I've been here. A solid burger and fries! Enjoyed the Walden greenback burger, the fresh chevre was a nice addition. Super tasty burger, cooked fresh, and not sopping with grease - you could actually taste the meat. The sweet potato fries were also on point. Crispy on the outside, moist and dense on the inside! I wish I could've gotten a milkshake, but this would have been overdoing it for this particular Monday evening. Service was a little slow, but the waitress did acknowledge that it was due to a big table ahead of us. read more

The Rookery - Bars Near Me - Macon, Georgia

I had a delightful dinner here with a mentee and current Mercer student. She recommended it. Parking was paid on the street. Our waitress was excellent and reasonable attentive. We didn't have appetizers and the spot was relatively busy as expected for a Friday night. The burger was amazing, hot, and cooked to perfection. I chose the local beef. I love the hand-cut fries as well. I got the sauce on the side for dipping and chose Ranch sauce with my burger as is customary. I completed my dinner with the decadent pumpkin-flavored cheesecake which was amazing. It was such a large piece I couldn't finish it all. Loved the vibe and ambiance of this spot which has been popular in Macon with college students for years. read more

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It's all about bad service and lazy or untrained kitchens: - took too long for server to come to our table. It was 1pm on a Thursday and they were not busy. Proof: At least 3-4 servers gathered around hostess area chatting during most of our meal. - placed my order for a Club salad, clearly specifying blue cheese instead of cheddar. - Also made sure to add how I wanted my chicken prepared **since the server didn't bother asking** and was walking away without asking if we wanted anything else. - server struck us as someone who really didn't care - salad came WITH wrong cheese. and NO avocado. it was the server's fault: person who delivered our food said the order didn't have cheese sub noted. Inept? - bacon was not fresh: stringy cold clump. - server was Dakota read more

Great place in downtown Macon. Been there since 1976. Friendly service, decent prices and the food was fantastic. I had the Fried Green Tomato BLT. Highly recommend. Also often underrated their fries were really good. Lots of cool memorabilia on the wall and menu names reflecting the historical figures from the area. New time I want to try the Jimmy Carter Burger read more

What a great experience .. How has Guy F not put these place on TV yet . From The old school feel w/ smiles, great service & great food... Came in because locals told me it was one of the best burgers in the the area .. I would agreee only the or ion rings are the best in the nation ... WOW !!! KYLE at the bar is a hoot and provides great service .. thank you Rookery Told Me t read more

The Rookery - Allmen burger add bacon w/ Oh---- SO F,,,n Onion Rings - Bars Near Me - Macon, Georgia

So very cool old bar. Also have a restaurant next door but the bar has more character. Sat at the bar. Drinks and food came quickly. Wide selection of burgers and sandwiches with good sides. We enjoyed the blue cheese burger - perfectly cooked. The ham and fig sandwich could have done with more filling to bread ratio but tasty. Place was packed at lunch so getting silverware and check took a bit. All in all successful road trip stop. read more

The Rookery - Bar area - Bars Near Me - Macon, Georgia

We stayed in Macon and had no idea where to have dinner. So glad we choose The Rookery. Great app's and burgers. Extensive beer selection. Shared a delicious milkshake for desert. Our server Matt gqve us great menu recommendations and was very attentive. Very much suggest you go here and try for yourself!! read more

Rookery is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. They have delicious burgers, and their adult milkshakes are outstanding. This time, we started with the Fried Green Tomatoes, served with a sun-dried tomato remoulade that was both unique and delicious. Next, we tried the Pub-Style Fish & Chips, which were cooked perfectly. The fish was well-seasoned and crispy, and the coleslaw had great flavor too. Finally, we enjoyed James Brown's Black & Blue Burger, a blackened burger topped with bleu cheese crumbles and sautéed onions. It was cooked to a perfect medium and literally melted in my mouth. If you're ever in Macon, GA, you must check out Rookery. read more

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We stopped by The Rookery before touring Mercer, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. There was a bit of a wait, but that just confirmed what we'd heard--it's worth waiting for. The service was top-notch--friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. We ordered the fish and chips and the pot roast, and both dishes were cooked to perfection and packed with flavor. Comfort food done right. We couldn't leave without trying one of their famous shakes, and they did not disappoint. Unique, rich, and delicious--definitely a highlight of the meal. If you're in Macon and want a place with great food, great service, and a fun, local vibe, The Rookery is a must-visit. read more

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Great service. Amazing burgers and salads. Fun milk shake flavors. Very reasonable prices. An excellent choice if you are in the Macon area. read more

Food is great! Love the service and atmosphere. Fun bar vibe with fun people. I have eaten here about 8 times. ALWAYS the same. I recommend EVERYONE try it. Bar food but good stuff! All ages can enjoy this place. Yummy. read more

Really good. Great service! We enjoyed the collard green artichoke dip and the chips that came with it were amazing. We shared the fish and chips and so glad we did. I forgot to get a picture but the two pieces of fish were huge and perfectly cooked. Excellent tartar sauce. Hubs loved the perfectly chilled draft beer. Will eat here again next time we are passing through. read more

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The steak sandwich was delicious. It was served with fries. Plentiful portions. We ordered a side of onion rings that were the biggest I have ever seen. Done to perfection. Our server was very friendly and helpful with our choices. The restaurant itself is not very big. It's sort of old school with people's carvings in the wooden table. I would recommend the Rookery if you are on Cherry Street. read more

The Rookery - Onion Rings - Bars Near Me - Macon, Georgia

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Amazing food! Great service in a cool eclectic old school rockin' tavern setting. A bit pricey but definitely an experience. The only issue is the downtown area is overrun with people who seem to be mentally confused and who will approach you asking for money or will be yelled while walking. read more

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Delicious! Good takeout set up. It was easy to pull up and they had everything ready.

Super fun ambiance, loved the writing on the walls! The service oozed southern hospitality! The food was great! Gotta try the spicy pimento cheese dip & the fried green tomatoes! Great spot on our Mercer College visit! read more

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Super friendly servers. Fun vibe. Our favorite burger spot. Oh, and the BEST ONION RINGS EVER!!! read more

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Special Thanks to one of my sissy pooh's besties Pastor Wanda Curry for this awesome meal. I greatly appreciate it so very much. The grilled chicken chef salad is really good with the apple cider vinegarette dressing. My only con is the croutons were stale so I pulled them off. The cheesecake is good also. Not super heavy on the banana flavor but it is present. read more

The Rookery - Banana Pudding Cheesecake - Bars Near Me - Macon, Georgia

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Everyone said I had to try this place while in town. Due to the heat, I opted to sit indoors, and I was able to sit in a nice booth upstairs. Love the view. Drinks Rookery Sunrise 9/10 fruity and smooth Food Big O Burger 8/10 jam packed with flavor and cooked to perfection Battered Fries 9/10 these are dangerous. So good the best of both worlds onion ring batter on French fries Service Kenley 10/10 she was super sweet and patient and made us feel welcomed. Had great recommendations read more

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By far the best experience. From Georgia peaches to the chicken sandwich to the soup simply amazing. Very happy to find this spot. Too bad don't live here to visit often, but thank you Macon for this gem. All tellers try this spot. I don't say things just because. Man it make my taste dance. Sad that California don't have this good and flavor. Open one up in Los Angeles and I say people will flock read more

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Good place for a sit down to get a burger and a drink. You can even grab a marker and write your name on the lamp, table or chair! Skip the little chicken salad (dry!) and pimento cheese on bread. Very silly idea to have on the menu. read more

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old Jimmy Carter haunt. Enjoyed the Jimmy Carter burger and the Soul Rolls. Both were fantastic! As were the natural fresh french fries and jalapeño ranch dipping sauce. Waitstaff was great! And the peach shake...OMG!!! Prices are very reasonable! The only con but definitely not the restaurant's fault, a number of unsavory characters milling about. read more

This was my first stop in Macon and first visit to this restaurant. I decided to try the restaurant based upon numerous positive reviews, referencing the great burgers. Being that the weather was nice, we decided to sit outside on the patio. Andrew, our server, was friendly and attentive. Most of the food that I tried tasted good. We started with the SPICY PIMENTO CHEESE DIP with Applewood smoked bacon, jalapeños, and Rookery chips. I enjoyed it, because the dip itself was not very spicy, but you could add one of the jalapeños in order to give it more of a kick. My daughter ordered the soup of the day, which was tomato, basil, and a side salad. I tried the soup, and it tasted really good. There were flavorful croutons, and what appeared to be a little bit of cheese sprinkled across the top. Based upon Andrew's recommendation of the burgers being best, I decided to try the DR. JOHN BURGER with a Fried egg, american cheese, and applewood smoked bacon. I ordered the burger, medium rare, and it was cooked perfectly with a warm pink center. The burger was very flavorful, and the fried egg and applewood smoked bacon were a perfect pair. If I find myself in the downtown historic area of Macon, I would definitely consider returning to this restaurant to try other items on their menu. I would also recommend the restaurant to others. Cheers read more

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I stopped here on my way to Savannah based on reviews online. We ordered the fish and chips and it was truly fantastic quite possibly some of the best fish and chips I've ever had. I don't recall my server's name, but he was very kind and gave us some really good sightseeing recommendations. Quite frankly, I did not have big expectations upon arrival, but they overdelivered especially for the price. read more

OMG! My burger was delicious! The onion rings were so good. The server was nice and professional. It's an unique place with good vibes. The burger was delicious! I did a build your own to include bacon, cheese, pimento cheese, grilled onions and grilled jalapeños. So good! I am willing to drive back here for that burger. My only concern is that they do not do lettuce wrapped. So if you are low carb, sorry! read more

The Rookery - Rookery Burger* with Onion Rings - Bars Near Me - Macon, Georgia