9 dog-friendly restaurants in Macon that will have your dog’s tail wagging

Spring is coming and that means more outdoor walks with your pup. What fun!

While you’re out exploring the trails, sidewalks and beautiful sights around Macon with your furry friend, you might work up an appetite.

Before you make the trip all the way back home to grab a bite to eat, you should know that there are plenty of dog-friendly restaurants in Macon.

BringFido, a pet-friendly hotel and dog travel directory website, has plenty of bark-approved restaurants for whatever you and your dog are craving.

Here are the top nine in Macon:

Bearfoot Tavern

Where: 468 2nd St., Macon, GA 31201

Rating: 5/5 bones (stars)

Review: “Nice spot, they have seating out front and a nice courtyard outback that is away from the street. A fresh bowl of water was brought right away. Large fans kept us cool. Food and service were good,” said Marian.

The Rookery

Where: 543 Cherry St., Macon, GA 31201

Rating: 5/5 bones

Review: “Really friendly staff, and they’ll serve cold water and an unseasoned burger patty for the dog ($6; not on the menu but they charged it like it was an extra patty for ours). I really recommend. I also liked that the outdoor tables were gated on three sides and set a little apart from the sidewalk so my dog could lounge without getting in people’s way,” said Meredith.

Ocmulgee Brewpub

Where: 484 2nd St., Macon, GA 31201

Rating: 4.5/5 bones

Review: “The curbside dining tables were well spaced & even though it was a very active area with many other dogs, there were zero issues with service. Definitely will visit this spot again,” said Clare.

Guitarras Mexican Grill

Where: 157 Tom Hill Sr Blvd. #205, Macon, GA 31210

Rating: 5/5 bones

Review: “Food was amazing! We sat outside on deck and our Australian Shepard was very welcomed,” said Leigh.

Fountain of Juice

Where: 4123 Forsyth Road Suite I, Macon, GA 31210

Rating: 5/5 bones

Review: “Food was amazing, service was good, and our pup loved it. Very nice outdoor seating and the staff was very dog-friendly,” said Steven.

The Brick

Where: 1305 Hardeman Ave. #100, Macon, GA 31201

Rating: 5/5 bones

Review: “Great food, fun vibe and best of all, puppy could join us on the outdoor patio,” wrote Susan.

Parish on Cherry

Where: 580 Cherry St., Macon, GA 31201

Rating: 3.5/5 bones

Review: “Amazing food and service. We sat outside and were given water for our four-legged pup right away. Chill, downtown atmosphere,” said Tabatha.

Kudzu Seafood

Where: 512 Poplar St., Macon, GA 31201

Rating: 5/5 bones

Review: “Only a couple tables outside allow dogs, but they were so sweet to ours; they brought her bacon and a fresh bowl of water. She was entertained the whole meal because the patio is next to the street where she can see the passing cars,” wrote Molly.

Buffalo’s Cafe

Where: 5990 Zebulon Road, Macon, GA 31210

Rating: 5/5 bones

Review: “They have a large outdoor patio with plenty of seating that’s mostly covered. I typically tie the boys onto the railing with no issue of them getting too close to other people. We get the same server every time it seems & she’s very affectionate with the boys & brings out their own special dish of carrots & celery,” said Jessica.

This story was originally published February 23, 2023 at 6:41 PM.

Chelsea Madden

The Telegraph

Chelsea is a service journalism reporter who began working for McClatchy in 2022. She was born and raised in Middle Georgia and lives in Forsyth. She attended Wesleyan College for undergrad and a few years after that, went to SCAD for an MFA in writing. Outside of work, Chelsea likes to watch Netflix, read books in the thriller genre and chase her toddler around.