The Rookery

Macon, GA · American restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Macon
#49
of 507 restaurants
City Percentile
80%
rating percentile
Address
The Rookery, 543 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201
Phone
(478) 746-8658
Website
www.rookerymacon.com
Status
Closes soon · 10:30 PM · Opens 11 AM Sat

The Rookery is a restaurant located in Macon, GA. It is one of 507 restaurants listed in Macon. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Macon city average of 4.1 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Rookery

The Rookery is a Macon institution since 1976, renowned for its iconic burgers, hand-spun milkshakes, and lively bar & outdoor patio setting. It celebrates local music and culture, offering a vibrant, historic ambiance in downtown Macon's Cherry... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Michael Smith · Feb 2026

Server was a little slow. Food came out to fast.. what too fast ? Yes really.. the fries were basically inedible. Soo soggy they didn’t spend enough time in the fryer. Steak flavor excellent, quality cut of meat not great, temp of meat barely warmed, house made steak sauce 10/10. Best part of the whole experience. Will I be back no. Not with dovetail upstairs. Do I regret coming no.

★★★★★ 5.0 Erin Thompson · Feb 2026

I've seen ads for The Rookery while driving on I-75 for a few years and always wanted to try it. Now I've had two meals in two days and I'll be back. Fab food and great service!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Tyman · Dec 2025

I ordered the Jimmy Carter (RIP my boy) and the food was amazing. The patties were the right side of crisp and flavorful. Our waitress was very friendly and made the experience even better. Would definitely come back here again and would recommend their burgers.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Vonda Weaver Strother · Jan 2026

From the start, we felt as though we were being rushed to order. When ordering the appetizer, we were asked to place our entree orders as well. Not wanting all the food to arrive at once, we said we would wait. My husband ordered the grilled pimento sandwich with fries, and I ordered the chicken salad sandwich with fries. When it arrived, his “grilled” sandwich was cold. The bacon was limp, and the pimento cheese wasn't “melty” as it should have been, and our fries were cold and limp; you could hold one up, and it would curve over. After expressing our dissatisfaction to the waitress, the manager came over and apologized, offering a replacement or a discount. We chose the discount. When I asked him if the fries there were always like that, he said yes because they are hand-cut. We were

★★★★★ 5.0 Tiffany Henderson · Nov 2025

I truly enjoyed my food and customer service!! Reve, my server was awesome! She was very attentive and gave us good recommendations on what milkshake to choose from! I ordered the OutKast sandwich with veggies and a milkshake.. my food was great!! Thanks a lot for a nice meal right after a hard day of work!! I will be back soon!!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

American restaurantHamburger restaurantPub

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