5 Romantic Restaurants in Downtown, Macon GA for a Date
Updated 11 October 2026 · 5 restaurants in Downtown, Macon GA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five restaurants in Downtown Macon, Georgia, that Google lists as romantic. Within that group, the list is ranked by Google rating. Five qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry shows the category, price range, hours and attributes, along with themes from reviewer comments, so you can match a restaurant to the kind of evening you have in mind, whether that is a quiet dinner or a celebration.
#1
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. It serves lunch and dinner most days and is closed Monday. Google lists outdoor seating, great cocktails, a great wine list and wheelchair-accessible seating. Reviewers mention a bar seat after a play at Theatre Macon, risotto and salmon, and staff who helped plan a celebration. Some said steaks came out overcooked.
Best for: Anniversaries and special occasions
- 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
#2
Carrabba's Italian Grill
★ 4.5 (4,890 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–30 per person
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Carrabba's Italian Grill is an Italian restaurant at 3913 River Pl Dr, 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, a great wine list, great cocktails and a braille menu. Reviewers praise the chicken noodle soup, the Linguine Positano and attentive servers, and note that a table wait was short on a busy evening.
Best for: Italian dinner with a wine list
- 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
#3
Downtown Grill
★ 4.5 (700 Google reviews)Steak house$50–100 per person
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Downtown Grill is a steak house at 562 Mulberry St Lane, rated 4.5 from 700 reviews, with a price range of $50 to $100. It is open Monday through Saturday from 5 pm and closed Sunday. Google lists a private dining room, spirits, a great wine list and a bar on site. Reviewers mention an elegant setting, steaks, appetizers, a broad whiskey selection, and a suggestion to book ahead.
Best for: Steak dinner with a whiskey list
- Address
- 562 Mulberry St Ln, Macon, GA 31201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon 5–9 pm; Sat 5–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue 5–9 pm; Wed 5–9 pm
#4
The Back Burner Restaurant
★ 4.5 (516 Google reviews)Restaurant$50–60 per person
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The Back Burner Restaurant is at 2242 Ingleside Ave, rated 4.5 from 516 reviews, with a price range of $50 to $60. It serves dinner from 4 to 9 pm Tuesday through Friday and on Saturday, and is closed Monday and Sunday. Google lists outdoor seating, great cocktails, a great wine list and a private dining room. Reviewers recommend a reservation and mention a quiet corner table, mussels, lobster bisque and braised short rib.
Best for: Dinner with a reservation and wine
- Address
- 2242 Ingleside Ave, Macon, GA 31204, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 4–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 4–9 pm; Tue 4–9 pm; Wed 4–9 pm
#5
Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails
★ 4.2 (330 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails is a restaurant at 401 Cotton Ave, rated 4.2 from 330 reviews. It is open Friday and Saturday for breakfast and dinner, Sunday for brunch, Thursday for dinner, and closed Monday through Wednesday. Google lists rooftop seating, live music, a great wine list and great cocktails. Reviewers mention valet parking, a Father's Day brunch, avocado toast with salmon, and decor with a historic Macon feel, while others complained about slow service.
Best for: Brunch with rooftop seating
- Address
- 401 Cotton Ave, Macon, GA 31201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7–10 am, 5–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–2 pm, 5–10 pm; Sun 8 am–2 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue Closed; Wed Closed
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in Downtown, Macon GA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Romantic”, 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
- Oliver's Corner Bistro, Downtown Grill, The Back Burner Restaurant and Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails opens at 7 am.
- 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?
Oliver's Corner Bistro ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 784 reviews. Carrabba's Italian Grill is second at 4.5 from 4,890 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Macon GA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Carrabba's Italian Grill, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Oliver's Corner Bistro $20–50; Carrabba's Italian Grill $20–30; Downtown Grill $50–100; The Back Burner Restaurant $50–60. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Oliver's Corner Bistro, Carrabba's Italian Grill, The Back Burner Restaurant and Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails.
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