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BLD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
BAR: Alcohol Served
$: Entrees under $10
$$: $10-$20 $$$: Above $20
The Oasis
Lunch specials under $5, including burger and fries, 10pc wings, chicken tenders and salads. Also a daily special. LD • BAR • $ 580 Cherry Street
The Downtown Grill
Slightly upscale dining serving fresh fish, prime cut Black Angus and features it’s own humidor. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 562 Mulberry Street, 742.5999
 5 Guys Burgers & Fries
The best burgers in Macon is what our readers say, serving dogs and peanuts too. LD • • $ 120 Tom Hill Sr., 474.0445
Luigi’s Bistro
Casual Italian cuisine in a hip, swanky atmosphere. LD • BAR • $-$$ 401 Cherry Street, 743.4645
Margaritas
I hear that camarones a la diabla doesn’t mean ‘shrimp of the devil’ but I don’t care—it’s hot and spicy, and probably is what Satan eats when he’s feeling a hankering for Mexican. LD • BAR • $ 6012 Zebulon Road, Macon 477.2410; 4696 Presidential Parkway, Macon 757.1300; 2400 North Columbia, Milledgeville 453.9547
The Shamrock
It’s not just for St. Patrick’s Day anymore. Dargan and his crew cook up some of the best homemade meals in Macon, including his legendary Shepard’s Pie. Plus, he’ll surprise you from time to time with some interesting seafood selections. D • BAR $-$$ 342 Rose Avenue, Payne City 750.1555
The Tic Toc Room
Contemporary setting with a sophisticated menu, great wine selection. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 401 Cherry Street, 743.4645
Adriana’s
Gelato is Italian for “the best ice cream you’ll ever eat” and Adriana’s is the only place in town where you can find it. Also, quick & delicious cafeteria-style lunch.
LD • BAR $ 359 Third Street
Edenz’
Vegetarian Restaurant Fresh ingredients in a casual environment, all you can eat buffet upstairs during lunch.
LD • $ 617 Poplar Street, 745.3336
Fresh Air Barbeque
Enjoy award winning BAR-B-Q with a tangy tomato and vinegar style known around the country. LD • $
3076 Riverside Drive, 477.7229
H&H Restaurant
Family-owned restaurant with historic ties to Macon’s musical heritage. A must see for the Macon newbie, serving up the southern favorite, meat & three. BL • $ 807 Forsyth Street, 742.9810
Ingleside Village Pizza
A big no-brainer. IVP has the best pizza in town and the best beer selection. Keep it classy with the white pizza and a Stella Artois or, keep it real with a slice of the ultimate and a 24-oz. High Life.
LD • BAR $ 2396 Ingleside Avenue
Jim Shaw’s
Casual dining with Macon’s best seafood, tuna tidbits, scallops, wild Georgia shrimp. Seperate bar area with smoking. D • BAR $-$$ 3040 Vineville Avenue
Fish n’ Pig
Spectacular views of Lake Tobesofkee. Patio or inside seating serving both barbecue and seafood. D • BAR $-$$ 6420 Mosely Dixon, 476.8837
Dawson’s Kitchen
You can’t beat southern cooking like this, not you can see for yourselves the fresh ingredients in their market next door. LD • $ 3360 Brookdale, Payne City
Satterfield’s
Serving hickory smoked meats, seafood, vegetables, daily specials and salads. L • $ 120 New Street, 742.0352
The Hangar
Their Hangar Burger is already a half pound, but if you dare challenge the limits of your stomach, go for their signature 747 Double
Cheese: two half-pound patties with the trimmings.
LD • BAR • $ 5630 Houston Road, 781.9468
Caliente’s Burrito Shop
We’ve all had this style of big burrito by now, but Caliente’s does them the best. If you can handle it, get the MOAB… if not, there’s always the Thrilla From Tha Grilla, which is just right. LD • $ 6255 Zebulon Road, 471.8110
 The Red Eye
Fried chicken sandwich, a bourbon chicken plate, chicken wings, beef tips, salads and wraps. Also serving late-night. LD • BAR • $ 401 Cherry Street, basement level, 722.0005
Market City Cafe
Voted Best Lunch Spot by our readers, serving fantastic sandwiches, salads and pizza. Huge portions. LD • BAR • $ 502 Cherry Street, 257.6612
Giuseppe’s Pizza & Pasta
Casual, fun atmosphere with everything from soup and salads to hot wings, pizza and their signature sandwich creation, the Weggie. Daily lunch specials. LD • BAR • $ 120 Tom Hill Sr. Blvd, 477.7400
Roly Poly
A hundred different wrap creations to choose from with chicken, turkey, steak and seafood. LD • $ 624 New Street, 745.7659
White Lightening BBQ
Open every day serving signature plates of pulled pork, savory ribs and the best chicken salad. LD • $ Corner of Walnut & Spring Street,
330.5635
Off-Broadway Delicatessen
Serving hot and cold original wraps and sandwiches, quick and delicious. BL • $ 587 Cherry Street, 750.0551
Johnny’s New York Style Pizza
Daily lunch specials from $5, excellent pizza, calzones, subs in a fun atmosphere. LD • $ 6255 Zebulon Road, 405.3232
Taki Sushi & Steakhouse
If you get the itch for rice wine and raw fish this is where to go. $1 sushi specials on Thursdays and Sundays. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 6255 Zebulon Road, 471.0101
Nu-Way Weiners
Open since 1916, this original store with its neon sign is one of America's oldest hot dog stands and they serve secret recipe chili sauce, famous hot dogs, hamburgers, and other sandwiches. BLD • $ 430 Cotton Avenue, 743.1368
 Fondue
Yes, the that family-friendly ‘70s cooking craze has become a more refined dining option for Middle Georgia. Plan for a two hour meal, but it’s well with it! D • BAR $$ 3780 Northside Drive, 476.0554
Midtown Grill
The amalgamation of a bovine and a crustacean is as delicious as it is hard to come by. We’re talking steak stuffed with crab and other artful dishes. D • BAR • $ 3065 Vineville Avenue
Tuckers BBQ
Leave it to Brad Evans to demand more than the regular menu offers. As the legend goes, he couldn’t decide between a couple hot dogs or BBQ. In a moment unparalleled by even Bill Brasky himself, he opted for both: a hot dog topped with BBQ.
LD • $ 6012 Zebulon Road
Rubys In A Rush
You can never tell what’s going to be cooking at Ruby’s In a Rush. While all kinds of Sandwiches are a given, Ruby likes to mix it up a bit too with daily specials full of meat and threes. BL -$-$$ 300 Mulberry St in Gateway Plaza 742-4643
 The Capitol Theatre-
Well the revolving door in the Kitchen of the Capitol Theatre has finally stopped spinning, and the result is some damn good pizza brought to you By Scott Currin.While there are some other items on the menu like Hot Dogs and soft pretzels, and subs.
Where else can you have a beer and watch a great movie?? D-$-$$ 382 Second Street, 257-6391
The Rookery-
There isn’t a place downtown that has been serving us longer. The Rookery offers some of the best comfort food in Macon. Burgers, Nachos, Sandwhiches and daily lunch specials that can’t be beat. Try the Hand Battered Fries. LD-$ 543 Cherry Street 746-8658
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