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9 of the best Macon restaurants to get GA comfort food during the cold winter months

Fried chicken, mac and cheese and green beans at H&H in Macon, Georgia
Fried chicken, mac and cheese and green beans at H&H in Macon, Georgia Chelsea Madden

If you’re in the mood for crispy fried chicken, mashed potatoes, delicious casseroles, you’re in luck because Macon has some of the best comfort food restaurants around.

Here’s a list of the top nine restaurants to get your fix:

Where to get comfort food in Macon

H&H

Fried chicken, mac and cheese and green beans at H&H in Macon, Georgia
Fried chicken, mac and cheese and green beans at H&H in Macon, Georgia Chelsea Madden

Address: 807 Forsyth St, Macon, GA 31201

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars on Google

Review: “I can’t rave enough about this place! Food is amazing, service is phenomenal and the atmosphere is like a Sunday supper with the family after church,” said Jesse on Google Reviews.

What to order: fried catfish, beef tips and rice, French toast, egg rolls, mashed potatoes, sweet tea

The Bears Den

Address: 1191 Oglethorpe St, Macon, GA 31201

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars on Google

Review: “A great little down to earth mom and pop restaurant. The food was great, hot and fresh,” said Lee on Google.

What to order: mac and cheese, fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, beef tips, banana pudding

The Rookery

A historical marker in front of The Rookery’s entrance in Downtown Macon, showcasing how the restaurant was the birthplace of summer music festival Bragg Jam. After brothers Brax and Tate Bragg died in a car accident in 1999, Russell Walker, a friend and member of The Buckleys, Brax Bragg’s band, hosted a memorial jam session.
A historical marker in front of The Rookery’s entrance in Downtown Macon, showcasing how the restaurant was the birthplace of summer music festival Bragg Jam. After brothers Brax and Tate Bragg died in a car accident in 1999, Russell Walker, a friend and member of The Buckleys, Brax Bragg’s band, hosted a memorial jam session. Katie Tucker/The Telegraph

Address: 543 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars on Google Reviews

Review: “Top notch service, funky atmosphere, and great food at quality prices,” said Fred on Google Reviews.

What to order: any burger on the menu, any milkshake, fried mushrooms, chicken tenders, soul rolls

Dawson’s Kitchen

Address: 3360 Brookdale Ave, Macon, GA 31204

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars on Google

Review: “Love, love, love this place! Everything we had so far tasted phenomenal. So good that we went two days straight,” said Vivian on Google Reviews.

What to order: baked or fried chicken, collards, corn bread, mac and cheese, rolls

Jeneane’s at Pinebrook

Address: 4436 Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA 31210

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars on Google

Review: “Great southern home cooking with generous portions and extremely friendly as well as accommodating staff make eating here a pleasure.” said Jeremy on Google Reviews.

What to order: turkey and dressing, chicken tenders, pork chops, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, fried okra, cream corn

Kudzu Seafood Company

Outside view of Kudzu Seafood Company on Poplar Street in Macon, Georgia.
Outside view of Kudzu Seafood Company on Poplar Street in Macon, Georgia. courtesy of Kudzu Seafood Company on Google

Address: 512 Poplar St, Macon, GA 31201

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars on Google

Review: “It’s not my first rodeo here! I’ve loved this place ever since my first visit! Amazing service, amazing food, amazing staff and atmosphere,” said King Crayzee J. on Google Reviews.

What to order: shrimp, crab, jam pups, chicken bites, shrimp and cheese grits, salmon burger, gumbo

South Macon Diner

Address: 3297 Houston Ave, Macon, GA 31206

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars on Google

Review: “The salmon patties were the best I’ve had in my 50+ years,” said Jason on Google Reviews.

What to order: salmon patties, sausage egg biscuit, fried fish, french toast

Fried Green Tomatoes Macon

Address: 103 Riverside Pkwy, Macon, GA 31210

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars on Google

Review: “Food was well priced and delicious,” said Nancy on Google Reviews.

What to order: catfish, fried chicken, wings, meatloaf, fried green tomatoes, potato salad

Parish on Cherry

A half-roasted chicken (center) and shrimp tasso (left) were two of many new items at Parish on Cherry on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at 580 Cherry St. in Macon, Ga. The Cajun pasta (right) is a fan favorite that stayed on the menu.
A half-roasted chicken (center) and shrimp tasso (left) were two of many new items at Parish on Cherry on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at 580 Cherry St. in Macon, Ga. The Cajun pasta (right) is a fan favorite that stayed on the menu. Jesse Fraga The Telegraph

Address: 580 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars on Google

Review: “Let me just say Parish on Cherry was amazing! From start to finish, everyone was so nice and attentive,” wrote Tenisha on Google Reviews.

What to order: French toast, crab cakes, gator bites, any po’boy sandwich, seafood pasta

Did we miss a restaurant? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com

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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.
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