New dining spots to check out in Middle Georgia

Middle Georgia’s dining scene is growing, introducing both new flavors and familiar favorites. In downtown Macon, Gangnam Grill now serves up authentic Korean classics like pig’s feet and kimchi stew, as well as creative fusion dishes such as Korean burritos and crab corn cheese bokki. Warner Robins welcomes newcomers including Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits for homemade fried chicken in a Speedway and Kobe Express for quick hibachi meals.

For those with a sweet tooth, The Peach Cobbler Factory in Warner Robins promises cobblers, banana puddings, and more when it opens. Meanwhile, Macon’s beloved H Restaurant continues to impress with its soulful fried chicken and rich musical history, and Brasserie Circa stands out as the city’s top date night pick for refined American and European cuisines.

Have a sweet tooth? Check out these dessert shops with cookies, cakes, ice cream and more.

NO. 1: COOKIES, CAKES & MORE. HERE ARE THE BEST DESSERT SHOPS IN MACON TO SATISFY YOUR SWEET TOOTH

Kick the winter blues aside. Here’s where to go for the best sweets in town. | Published January 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chelsea Madden

Gangnam Grill husband and wife co-owners Ciara Chung (left) and Daniel Jung pose on a sofa on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2024, inside of Gangnam Grill in downtown Macon. The new casual, fast paced Korean restaurant sits in the space where Ninja Steakhouse and Sushi used to be, but with the same family ownership. By Katie Tucker/The Telegraph

NO. 2: NEW KOREAN RESTAURANT GANGNAM GRILL REPLACES NINJA STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI IN DOWNTOWN MACON

Ninja Steakhouse & Sushi closed in December 2024. | Published January 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jesse Fraga

Inside Brasserie Circa in Macon. By courtesy of Circa's website, maconcirca.com

NO. 3: MACON EATERY VOTED BEST FOR DATE NIGHT 2 YEARS IN A ROW. HERE’S WHY COUPLES LOVE IT

We asked and you voted in our bracket for the best date night restaurant in Macon. After four rounds, here’s which one you hand-picked as your favorite. | Published February 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chelsea Madden

Here’s my review of H&H in Macon, Georgia

NO. 4: I’VE NEVER TRIED THIS ICONIC MACON SOUL FOOD EATERY ... UNTIL NOW. HERE’S WHAT I THOUGHT

People look at me like I’m crazy when I tell them I have never tried this restaurant before, but now I know what all the hype is about. Here’s my review. | Published February 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chelsea Madden

Dessert options from The Peach Cobbler Factory, left, and chicken tender choices from Huey Magoo’s, are shown by combining two courtesy photographs.

NO. 5: COMING SOON OR NOW OPEN. HERE’S A HALF DOZEN NEW PLACES TO DINE IN WARNER ROBINS & PERRY

Among the mix is a Southern themed dessert shop that’s shooting to open in late April. | Published March 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Becky Purser

A classic chicken sandwich with potato wedges from Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits. By Becky Purser

NO. 6: A RESTAURANT CONCEPT NEW TO MIDDLE GEORGIA TAKES ROOST IN WARNER ROBINS. SEE INSIDE

The new chicken & biscuit spot is inside a Speedway on property annexed by the city in Peach County near Exit 146 off Interstate 75. | Published March 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Becky Purser

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