Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Macon
16 restaurant menus in Macon, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"I had the smoked meat platter, and everything was delicious! Plus it was a HUGE amount of meat. Probably at least a pound. The smoked Turkey was the..."
Megan Bonham Smith
"Decades ago a friend shared his smoked wild turkey with me. I have not had smoked turkey as good since then...until now that The Smoke House in..."
Steven Alexander
"The building itself is just an absolute treat to the eye, the history behind it and just the classic rustic setting is everything you could hope to..."
Andy Guilford
"Orded the Sampler platter both times I ate here and was delicious, filling and plenty leftovers to take home which by boys devoured! Excellent..."
Lorena Dysart
"Great find! Welcome was warm despite their being very busy. Brisket was perfect and comes in close to Franklin BBQ in Austin. Smoked turkey was moist..."
Elsie Radtke
"Top Shelf Restaurant, I wouldn't change a thing, you nailed this one Meyers family! Being a previous restaurant owner myself I am at times more..."
Connie Lyda Lyda Lyda
"Amazing food and service every time! Family friendly environment. Good prices. Definitely..."
Ashley Anselmo
"My husband and I had the sampler platter and all three meats were delicious! The best part is bringing home enough for another meal tomorrow! Onion..."
Colleen Kimmel Liebhart
"My favorite place to eat! The smokehouse fries are amazing!! I recommend the smokehouse to everybody I..."
Monica Downey
"I had the best nachos EVER!!! The pulled pork was amazing! Nice fat burgers and French fries to die for! I've never had a better fry! Love you all!..."
Angela Van Allen
"The food was awesome. The staff was super friendly. Our waitress went above and beyond to ensure our meal was perfect. Our daughter said it was her..."
Christy Pursifull Farris
"Food was amazing, staff is super friendly and the atmosphere is impressive! Def..."
Jennifer Riley
"Nice little place! Decorated nicely. Will recommend to our lodge..."
Dave Young
"Awesome food and service!! I highly recommend this..."
Frank Vorhees
"Great family atmosphere. Food was good, large portions, had the outlaw platter was very..."
Tammy Creason
"Went to the Smoke House on October 16 with my good friend Chef Marc Murphy , Emily and Miles. Must say it is some of the best BBQ I have had in a..."
A C Lichtenstein
"This is one of the best meals I had when I was on my vacation the people here treated me like family me and my daughter loved the food and the..."
Larry Damm
"A lovely little place in town. Stopped here on our road trip back to NYC on a Friday night. The service was great, a family run place you feel right..."
Emily Karpin
"Honestly if I could give them more stars I would. My boyfriend and I came by chance, on their opening night. It was crazy, crowded, and the wait was..."
Emily M
"We decided to try The Smoke House in Macon on a whim & it was delicious!!! Great service, friendly people and price was perfect! We will definitely..."
"Straight forward bbq the way it should be. The pig special with the slice of tomato on is where it's at! Picked up a pound of Brisket to go as well..."
Kenny Shiflett
"My all time favorite BBQ restaurant! The best Brunswick Stew I have ever eaten! Great food and..."
Pam Mulinix
"Excellent, old style Georgia barbecue like I grew up with. Wonderful pulled pork and hash. The atmosphere could not be more authentic. I’d highly..."
Jefferson Ross
"Decided to swing by on the way Atlanta during our US holiday. So glad we did, best pulled pork I've had for ages and the sauce is still the best for..."
Steve Davis
"Best bbq ribs I ever tasted. Great burger too, and yummy sides. Wow! And the place, back in time! Totally loved this..."
Matteo Tocai
"Great customer service. I came when it said it would be open but they changed their hours. Jake made it right next time I came in. Grew up eating the..."
Chris Nowell
"Some of the best barbecue anywhere. Great food and service in an easy and relaxing atmosphere. Jake and all the Finchers know how to make barbecue..."
Scott Hagan
"Finchers barbecue is a Macon tradition, one of our oldest restaurants, it is a classic example of the fact that it's hard to improve on perfection. I..."
Kevin Washburn
"I havent lived in Macon for a long time but the BBQ at Finchers is the best you can find anywhere. When we go thru we always stop. And the Brunswick..."
Susan Kaye Wentzell
"Omg. I love this place since before I can even remember. After moving from Macon a year ago I still get the craving for finchers. I just wish I could..."
Candace Slocumb
"I have been coming to Fincher's since before I was born because my mom and dad came plenty even when she was pregnant with me. I have innumerable..."
Tiffany Grisham Bertram
"The best food anywhere, service is great, and my family loves..."
Karla Taylor Lewis
"loved the old drive in service for over 60..."
Stan Cooper
"Best Brunswick stew ever!! I used to eat here as a child with my great grandparents. Glad to see they are still..."
Frank Smeraglia
"Top of the list in central ga. bbq Great family owed..."
Les White
"Family run business with whom my family are long time friends. The food is still tasty and the service friendly. Portions are way more than enough..."
Renee Clark
"A Macon tradition. It doesn't get any better than Finchers. Super tender pulled pork, with the perfect bbq sauce. Then the Brunswick stew is the..."
Matthew Godwin
"Went here because of historical significance of their pulled pork being on two NASA missions and multigenerational lineage of the business. Although..."
Angel Latterell
"Awesome meal. Good prices. You should definitely try to get there. 75 years of history and excellent service and experience with BBQ. Sauce is to die..."
"BBQ Gem! The wings were huge and they were drizzled with 2 of their house sauces. Both were fantastic. The ribs also had plenty of meat and that..."
Glen Elliott
"A-MUST! Was visiting Macon and didn't know the area too well. Found this gem and when I say gem, I mean it! Their wings with Carolina Gold sauce were..."
Braxton Willis
"best pizza hands down. loved the Carolina gold sauce on the wings. I live in TN and I would make a trip back just for this place. great job..."
Davey Francisco
"We had a 3 topping calzone and a side salad. It was filling, not full of flavor but still good. I thought this place was a whole in wall but it was..."
Russo Atteberry
"This place is amazing! Wings are great - Smoky with lots of flavor. The pizza is good. Theyre never stingy with toppings. But hands down, the trophy..."
CRAIG WILLIAMSON
"Amazing BBQ pizza! Wasn't a big fan of the crust, but the BBQ was fantastic. Will try the meat pizza..."
Nick Wilson
"More pizza place than pig, though both are done really well. The pork and wings are deliciously smoked, and I realized here just how rare of a find..."
"First Time Experience! The ribs were really good. I enjoyed them without the sauce. Fried okra was..."
Icy
"Prepare for leftovers. Food was tasty and BBQ sauce really good. My order for BBQ chicken ended up 1/2 of a whole chicken plus 2 sides and Texas..."
Patty Anderson
"Old school BBQ. Nothing fancy. I had the pork plate with sauce, fries, slaw & Brunswick stew. Everything was hot and tasty. My wife had ribs, tossed..."
Matt Freeman
"Food was awesome and prices are good. A little under staffed but the help was very friendly. Highly recommend if you like excellent..."
Joseph Zimmer
"I can never say enough good about this place. Great food great service. You just feel like you are..."
Trenton Wilkins
"AMAZING FOOD. The ribs were melting off the bone, baked beans and potato salad were delicious. Staff (owner) was super nice and attentive even though..."
"We stopped here on our way from Iowa to a vacation in Florida last week. In Florida we ate at every exotic and fancy place imaginable, but, nothing..."
Joshua Wollin
"Benny is the man. His food is amazing, probably one of the best, if not the best pork sandwich and ribs I’ve had. Ribs so tender and tasty, no..."
Dusty Large
"I really enjoyed Lil Benny & Mrs. Bernice everything I tasted was very good, ribs, pulled pork, smoked potato salad,smoked chicken salad, Mac n..."
LLadnek Llah
"The best BBQ I’ve had in a while. The service was excellent and the staff is always friendly. Mr. Benny always makes it his thing to come say hi..."
Caneshia Cohen
"My husband surprised me with a family deal tonight! Don't know what I liked best: the ribs, chicken, Brunswick stew, dressing, mac & cheese, or the..."
Jane Warren Battle
"My friend saw their tv commercials and wanted to how good their BBQ really is. Well I was amazed how much meat they gave you on the Sandwhich, We..."
Chris Dunn
"When the owner hands out every plate prepared on his place customer service cant get better than that..."
Jackson Ofalltrades
"Amazing food. Some of the best ribs I've ever had. We were just driving through from Florida to Ohio and stopped here. It was so good, we ended up..."
Jorge Bonar III
"We recently had lunch here. The food was excellent, and the portions were generous without being too much. We were greeted by Lil Benny; he is so..."
Wendy Tuma
"It's amazing. Highly recommend it. The food was cooked with love, you can tell. The service was exceptional also. You are made to feel like family..."
George W. Yaughn III
"Best barbeque in Bibb County! Excellent, friendly, efficient service. Lil' Benny is the..."
Charlotte Van Hoozier
"We wanted to try authentic southern BBQ & this is the place to do it - great place run by delightful local family..."
Tracy OKeeffe
"What a simple, great BBQ joint. Lil Benny is so kind and cordial. And the BBQ is mild and out of this world. I had a BBQ sandwich and my husband had..."
Kate Vermilyea
"Great place to eat / the employee s make you feel like family / the food is..."
Dwayne Terrell
"I went and grabbed a slab of ribs to-go for dinner. Those were the best ribs I have ever..."
Mike Lucas
"Spur of the moment find based on great reviews and was not disappointed. Ribs,chicken & sandwiches was ooo-wee! That's the only way to describe the..."
Byron A. Lightbourn
"Best BBQ and Brunswick stew in Macon. Your life isn't complete until you've had it...."
Dustin Riley
"Mr. Benny, is Awesome!! He always interacts with his clients. He provides great customer service. I definitely recommend this restaurant if you are..."
Tonia R
"Excellent! The ribs were absolutely awesome. The smoked chicken was the best I've ever had. Really glad I stopped into this place. Thanks..."
Gabriel Prout
"Today was my first time at Lil Benny's and I have to say that I enjoyed myself. We decided to sit in and enjoy the calm and quiet of the smokehouse..."
Cee Michelle
"Customer service is amazing and very grateful for all business! I ordered a pulled pork sandwich; although I am not an expert on bbq, this was..."
Macy Ken
"The best barbecue ribs I've had. I was really craving BBQ meat and I just left Tennessee and found none worth noting. On the way to Savannah we..."
Frank Marino
"So I'm sitting here now with Lil Benny and I'm enjoying the food and conversation. I am eating the rib tips, Brunswick Stew and baked beans!!!..."
Dominic Williams
"I love this place! Great BBQ, wonderful sides, awesome conversation with Lil Benny. EAT..."
"Probably never would have been here had it not been for a friend's recommendation (I don't drink alcohol). What a pleasant surprise! The hummus was..."
Richard Macias
"I've had lunch here a few times & it's always wonderful. Smoked wings are especially great. Came today for brunch for the first time and holy moly!..."
Lyndell Smallwood
"Our smoked turkey was moist and full of flavor. Definitely recommend this along with their mac and..."
Launa Collins Huff
"WOOOOOOOW!!!!!! I've been dyin' to go here since they opened, & since I've been workin' my patooty off these past few weeks, I decided to treat..."
De OBrien
"Great beer and food! The pimento Mac & cheese and brisket was amazing!
sunshine daydream was a very good home brewed..."
Brandon Blackstone
"The best wings you will ever eat. Every time my wife and I go we get 20 sweet and Smokey wings and the Mac and cheese with brisket. Midnight Rider is..."
Casey Hulon
"Just had lunch here-incredible! We started with the hummus-has a kick to it-awesomeness! I had the pulled pork sandwich- out of this week told..."
Denise Randall Griffin
"Great food! I love the service and atmosphere! Pet friendly, my server brought my pup water before l even had to..."
April Gower
"The atmosphere is great, the food is delicious, and the service is fast and friendly. Be sure to try the house made root..."
Brian Godfrey
"Was driving thru downtown Macon and came upon piedmont. Large dining area, awesome decor, and the food, OHHH THE FOOD. the grit fritters are heaven,..."
Mel Lewis
"Excellent food and service! I had a couple of porters. My friend had a fruity craft beer that she thoroughly enjoyed. For an appetizer, we had the..."
Thelonious Jazzman
"Wow. Great beer and some great BBQ. Juicy brisket and great smoky Leg Quarter (PBK Platter). A lot of food, great bang for your buck. Left stuffed..."
Pascal NERO
"The food and service was absolutely amazing!!
I had the brisket Philly cheese, the brisket and were cooked perfectly. I was hesitant at first to try..."
Crystal Pope
"While visiting my friends in Georgia they took us to this place. The place was in downtown Macon and the staff was very nice. It’s a cute little..."
Steph Flores
"This place was exceptional from the service to the food. I ordered the trash can fries and they were delicious. It was a southern vibe with the BBQ I..."
Autumn Knight
"The Piedmont Brewery and Kitchen is SPECTACULAR! The mac n cheese was bussin. For all you old folks bussin means very good or “not rubbish”, as..."
"Great barbecue at a good price. Menu is fairly simple, but the barbecue is awesome and has been for at least sixty years. That's how long that I have..."
Patricia Pearson
"My favorite BBQ. Grew up in East Macon in the 60s. Fresh food and super friendly staff. Try the Pig Special if you like Carolina style - large..."
John Sawyer
"Simply the best.
Get a BBQ sandwich. Get a cheeseburger. Get anything. It's all..."
Nancy Kistler
"I usually get the chicken. I don't know what made me get the brisket. I should have just got the chicken. The brisket was ok, but it wasn't giving..."
"I'm posting this just after wolfing down The pork ribs, pulled pork, collard greens, coleslaw, and corn bread. The ribs are great, the perfect amount..."
Brian T
"My favorite place in Macon for fresh off the grill barbeque ribs. Tender, nice size, seasoned to perfection. . . tasty even w/out sauce. Bread and..."
Ava
"The service was great - family owned. We ate there for the first time on 8/8/15 after my wife saw a writeup in Macon Magazine. Being from Texas, ..."
Richard Bullington
"Spending the day in Macon and it was time for lunch. My daughter pulled up Google and found Joe-Bear & Sons. Great choice.
Looks like the family..."
Jody Veldkamp
"I'm always at Joe-Bear and Sons, great people, good food. Had them cater my daughter's 12th birthday party and the kids ate it all. You should try..."
Derrick Loyde
"Came from Michigan, headed to Florida. This is the best bbq we have ever had!!!! We loved all of it!! Owner is really cool guy, stopped and chatted...."
" Great food. Very good customer service. Clean and everyone is very friendly. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Also, it is very reasonably..."
Judy Burkhart-Cross
"Great small town BBQ! Stopped here driving from Jefferson City to Des Moines and I’m so glad I did. Side salad was simple but good. My tortellini..."
Braiden Vrzak
"It was lucky to visit this place by chance while I was traveling (and is unfortunate b/c it takes three hours to get there from Lawrence). The best..."
Ian Na
"Food and drinks were great, atmosphere, music, great food, amazing service from our waitress Holly!! This was mine and my son’s first time here and..."
Lea Fisher
"Best pulled pork sandwich I ever had and our waitress was an extremely sweet gal.
All 4 of us at my table ate EVERYTHING on our plates which is very..."
Chad Bouma
"Big fan of BBQ, and Raspberry's BBQ is excellent. We tried brisket, ribs and pulled pork. All meats were perfectly done, moist and well-seasoned...."
Yevgeniy Kondratenko
"This hidden Gem... the parking lot is big which was nice when parking our travel trailer. The building was nice and clean. The service was amazing..."
Daniel Portenier
"Absolutely the best BBQ. I started searching for a meal place on our way home, we like going local rather than fast food. I got the pulled pork and..."
"Went in to grab a couple of chopped BBQ sandwiches for they road and a sweet tea. Sandwiches were good and the tea refreshing. Not busy the day we..."
Kenneth Davis
"Somewhat disappointing. Coleslaw was very finely diced. So was the brunswick stew was almost pureed, may have been able to drink it through a straw...."
Tony McCool
"Ribs and chicken were good. Baked beans weren't straight from the can, they had some added ingredients like chopped onion. Brunswick stew was fresh..."
La'Keisha Colbert
"A different taste than I expected but really good. I can't really describe it but the pulled pork, Brunswick stew, and slaw all tasted different than..."
John Malone
"This place serves up some awesome food for a reasonable price. Great food and service. Can't wait to visit again!! Thanks for providing the BOGO..."
Steve St.Clair
"Real good bbq chicken. I would recommend the chicken. The bbq pork was okay. The best pulled bbq pork in Macon is at Finchers on Houston Ave. But the..."
Matthew Godwin
"The bbq is ok but the ribs are so good! Highly..."
Vivian CL
"I love when bbq taste as good as it smells and as good as it looks. They're menu is simple but the food is very good. I got their bbq chicken and the..."
"We needed a quick bite bit im not a fan of fast food. Luckily we found this place, has good bbq and got 2 plates for 25..."
dixie shreves
"Everything was good, especially the chitterlings and rib tips. Great customer service. Good..."
Deputy Sheriff (Ocean Squad 44)
"Wow, I am super impressed. Simple BBQ joint with welcoming staff ! The BBQ ....well about the best I've ever had , best in past few years ! Decent..."
Kim Chatman
"The food was delicious, meat was cooked perfect. Also the sauce was great for dipping. The brisket was the best. Baked beans were..."
Carmen Pape
"Their food is really good! It's not a fancy place at all, but you can tell they put a lot of heart and soul into their food. I asked the gentleman..."
Angelina Richardson
"I don't know why it took me so long to try them, but I only regret the years of living in Macon that were lost without having them. Got the brisket,..."
Haliegh Roth
"I was in the mood for some Beef Brisket after leaving a family gathering and before heading back home to Dublin , Georgia. I said to myself lets..."
"The best Georgia BBQ I've had to date. Been there for 66 years say no more. Total Americana; Macon landmark and untouched classic location that..."
Blitzfork
"Very good Barbecue. They have been here over 20 years and still offer great friendly service and very good..."
James Browning
"Been travelling over 20 years, when I am in Macon, this is my favorite!. I've traveled over the country for over 20+ years. This was one of the first..."
Mhav2k
"Haven't been in years. Classic BBQ and burger joint. Delicious burger. Had someone cater some BBQ from there last year and its always..."
Ronald Brewer
"Barbacue plate with fries is my favorite. Excellent bbq, cole slaw and Brunswick..."
michael barry
"I just started working in Macon and this place is the closest BBQ place I could find. It was wonderful. Mr. Tucker is such a nice guy. And the food..."
Daphne Langford
"Best BBQ around! Great service! Everyone should try Tuckers BBQ, its sooooo..."
Azure Raven
"Great food and I love independently owned places like this. Coffee is only 95..."
UberDave
"Crowded and busy but worth the wait for to go..."
Keith White
"always good! and real french fries from fresh cut..."
David Cochran
"bbq at this spot - super tasty. dropped in on mon i think. service is typically great. this place has a good..."
Pulled Pork BBQ Plate Right Side of Pic Kidsd Mini Corn Dogs & Mac N Cheese Left Side of Pic
BBQ sauce
Kids Mini Corm Dogs and Mac and Cheese
Potato Salad
Chicken Fingers
3 Meat Sampler with Mac and Cheese and Fried Okra
Sprite
Pork Rinds
Chicken Salad Plate
Rib Dinner
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Grill
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"My first time here the staff was very friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed the food and would definitely go back. I tried to take a picture when I..."
My 20 Week Journey The Journey Continues
"First time eating at this chain. Family wanted to try something different. Found this place on a search for Macon/Forsyth. Easy to understand menu...."
Greg Gowens
"Fantastic value for BBQ! Quick friendly service from a family business that works together as a team to ensure everyone gits what they wanted. ..."
Stefan Attaway
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