5 Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Downtown, Macon GA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 18 restaurants in Downtown, Macon GA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five restaurants and bars in Downtown Macon, Georgia, that Google lists as having outdoor seating. The list is ranked by Google rating after that filter is applied. Eighteen qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry covers the category, hours, address and attributes from Google, along with what reviewers mention, so you can check whether a patio fits your plans before you go.
#1
Society Garden
★ 4.7 (791 Google reviews)Beer garden$10–20 per person
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Society Garden is a beer garden at 2389 Ingleside Ave, rated 4.7 from 791 reviews, with a price range of $10 to $20. It is open Wednesday through Friday from 5 pm, Saturday from noon and Sunday from 3 pm, and closed Monday and Tuesday. Google lists outdoor seating, live music, quiz night and wheelchair-accessible seating. Reviewers describe a garden with holiday decorations, a stage for shows, a taco truck and fresh pizza, while one says flies were a problem outside.
Best for: Outdoor seating with live music
- Address
- 2389 Ingleside Ave, Macon, GA 31204, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5 pm–12 am; Mon Closed; Sat 12 pm–12 am; Sun 3–9 pm; Thu 5 pm–12 am; Tue Closed; Wed 5 pm–12 am
#2
Piedmont Brewery and Kitchen
★ 4.6 (2,023 Google reviews)Brewpub$20–30 per person
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Piedmont Brewery and Kitchen at 450-B 3rd St is a brewpub rated 4.6 from 2,023 reviews, with a price range of $20 to $30. It serves daily from 11 am, closing at 10 pm on Friday and Saturday and at 9 pm on other days. Google lists outdoor seating, delivery, bar games, a great beer selection and a casual, cozy setting. Reviewers mention poutine fries, brisket, pork belly bites and wings, and some note slow service on a busy Sunday.
Best for: Casual brewpub dinner outdoors
- Address
- 450-B 3rd St, Macon, GA 31201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#3
The Bears Den
★ 4.6 (1,961 Google reviews)Southern restaurant (US)$10–20 per person
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The Bears Den is a Southern restaurant at 1191 Oglethorpe St, rated 4.6 from 1,961 reviews, with a price range of $10 to $20. It is open Monday through Friday from 10:30 am to 6 pm and closed Saturday and Sunday. Google lists outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, catering and counter service. Reviewers describe ordering cafeteria-style and then being seated with a server who keeps drinks full, plus fried chicken, greens, mac and cheese and sweet potato pie.
Best for: Southern comfort food at lunch
- Address
- 1191 Oglethorpe St, Macon, GA 31201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10:30 am–6 pm; Mon 10:30 am–6 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 10:30 am–6 pm; Tue 10:30 am–6 pm; Wed 10:30 am–6 pm
#4
Oliver's Corner Bistro
★ 4.6 (784 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–50 per person
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Oliver's Corner Bistro is a restaurant at 496 2nd St, rated 4.6 from 784 reviews, with a price range of $20 to $50. Lunch and dinner are served Tuesday through Sunday, and it is closed on Monday. Google lists outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, cocktails and a great wine list. Reviewers mention a special occasion dinner, a risotto dish, some overcooked steaks, and a bar seat that felt welcoming after a play at Theatre Macon.
Best for: Patio dining with a wine list
- Address
- 496 2nd St, Macon, GA 31201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2 pm, 5–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–2 pm, 5–10 pm; Sun 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm; Thu 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm; Tue 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm; Wed 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm
#5
Carrabba's Italian Grill
★ 4.5 (4,890 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–30 per person
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Carrabba's Italian Grill at 3913 River Pl Dr is an Italian restaurant rated 4.5 from 4,890 reviews, with a price range of $20 to $30. It is open daily, roughly from 11 am to 10 or 11 pm. Google lists outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, delivery, dine-in and happy-hour drinks, with wheelchair-accessible seating and toilets. Reviewers mention attentive wait staff, a Linguine Positano that was a little heavy on pasta water, and chicken noodle soup.
Best for: Italian dinner with patio seating
- Address
- 3913 River Pl Dr, Macon, GA 31210, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 11 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 18 restaurants in Downtown, Macon GA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Outdoor seating”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Piedmont Brewery and Kitchen and Oliver's Corner Bistro take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Society Garden ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 791 reviews. Piedmont Brewery and Kitchen is second at 4.6 from 2,023 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Macon GA are open late?
Society Garden stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Society Garden $10–20; Piedmont Brewery and Kitchen $20–30; The Bears Den $10–20; Oliver's Corner Bistro $20–50; Carrabba's Italian Grill $20–30.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Society Garden, The Bears Den, Oliver's Corner Bistro and Carrabba's Italian Grill.
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