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The Rookery

American restaurant · Macon ·

The Rookery

American restaurant · Macon ·
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A downtown original from the Capricorn era, The Rookery still slings Allman Burgers and Jimmy Carter shakes to a lively cross‑section of locals. Regularly recommended by Southern Living and Atlanta Magazine, it’s classic Macon hospitality with stories on the walls.

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Burgers, craft brews, live music, and shakes in historic Macon

burgers
milkshakes
fried green tomatoes
pimento cheese dip
friendly service
hand-cut fries
onion rings
patty melt
Google Rating
4.6 (5.2K)
Yelp Rating
4.2
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543 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201 Get directions

$10–20

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Burgers, craft brews, live music, and shakes in historic Macon

burgers
milkshakes
fried green tomatoes
pimento cheese dip
friendly service
hand-cut fries
onion rings
patty melt
Google Rating
4.6 (5.2K)
Yelp Rating
4.2
Featured in Eater
Featured in
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Featured in

543 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201 Get directions

$10–20

See Menu
Usually a wait
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
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