37 Best Seafood Restaurants in Macon

“Billy’s Let’s Eat Review of 3rd & Cherry on November 1st, 2025 As I have been trying to write this review for several days now, I think it’s one of the harder ones I have written. Let me explain. Our neighbors and I decided that we wanted to go out on the town and have a really amazing meal, not just to eat, we wanted to “dine”. We chose 3rd & Cherry. We went on a Saturday night so we made reservations as suggested. We were greeted and seated by Eddie (Turns out, he’s the owner) and our server was Isiah. Both of them were welcoming and immediately let us know we were in for an evening. This wasn’t just a simple dinner, this was a dining experience. Exactly what we were looking for. Here’s where it’s been difficult for me to write about. This is the portion that I usually give “the vibe” about the restaurant. With 3rd & Cherry, it’s nearly impossible! The “vibe” is anything you want it to be. It’s all over the place. The ambiance is contemporary but we quickly realized, this can be anything you want it to be. Date night? A place to celebrate a graduation? A wedding rehearsal dinner? Business meeting? Girls night out? The vibe offers endless possibilities. As far as the menu goes, they have something for everyone! Steak, Seafood, Traditional Puerto Rican, Italian and salads and so much more. It’s impossible for me to pinpoint exactly what the menu theme is. And honestly, I am here for it. I absolutely LOVED how their menu is all over the place, yet somehow, some way, it comes together in a perfect culinary delight. The Owner, Eddie, is from Puerto Rico. My partner is also from Puerto Rico. Needless to say, they immediately bonded and were able to speak in their native language, furthering the feeling of “home” at 3rd & Cherry. Now, let’s get into the food! And before you judge with how much we ordered, there were five of us and we were starving. LOL What We Ordered: Appetizers Fried Cheese = $12 This was a beautifully lightly fried white cheese served with a sweet Guava sauce. Pork Belly = $13 This pork belly was fried and served with a cherry gastrique (By the way, a gastrique is a really fancy way of saying sweet and sour sauce) which was amazing. Caesar Salad = $17 Ok, and here’s another part of this review that has been difficult for me. The Caesar Salad. Folks, I’ve had a lot of Caesar Salads in my lifetime. THIS one was by the far the best I have ever had. They make the dressing and croutons in house and it’s served on Romaine Lettuce with freshly shaved parmesan. I have had dreams about this salad every day since we ate there. It’s one of those salads that would make the perfect lunch. (Sidenote, they ARE open for lunch on Saturday and Sunday, otherwise you can have a late lunch the rest of the week as they open at 2PM) Sides Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes = $5 And here we are, yet another difficult part. I am Irish which basically means, nobody’s mashed potatoes are half as good as mine because, well, I’m Irish and that’s what we do. Except… these were the creamiest mashed potatoes - ever. They are so much better than my own that I felt I’ve failed as an Irish cook. Arroz con Gandules = $4 Yet again, another difficult part. My partner is Puerto Rican and as you can imagine, Arroz con Gandules (Rice and Beans) are a staple to Puerto Ricans. This made us feel like we were back on the island eating at our favorite restaurant listening to Bad Bunny. As the Puerto Ricans say whenever they’re happy, WEPA! Sweet Plantains = $4 A Plantain is like a banana but heartier. They’re served fried in butter and they’re a perfect light side that goes with everything we ordered. Lyonnaise Potatoes = $5 These thinly sliced potatoes are baked with caramelized onions and butter and they were just as amazing as they sound. This is a hefty tasting side dish. Parmesan Risotto = $6 The Riscotto was thick and creamy and definitely was a hit! The cook on this was perfection and Riscotto is only good if it’s cooked correctly. Mains Liam's Chicken = $26 A juicy fried chicken breast served up with “

“Best seafood in town it so good try it you will love it .“

“It was a girls night out, so we went to the Kudzu/Rooftop, first time……..Awesome night, atmosphere was great and the band One Love was amazing. My food was really good/fried grouper. I’m not a drinker so I have water. $13.49 Here were it went down for me, I paid with a card so the bartender D decided to tip himself $11.51 totally unprofessional. My two friends paid cash. Guys please check your receipts and bank statement for unauthorized tip that’s especially unreasonable. Bartender D *, restaurant ****“

“And the onion rings are the best around!“

“We visited Parish for lunch after our daughter’s graduation from Mercer. Due to rain, the Mercer graduation was moved, and they were so accommodating and flexible. We had a large party (14) and the service and food was AMAZING! Even on this VERY busy day, the service was so friendly and impeccable. All of the food was delicious, but don’t miss the crab claws. To.Die.For! Thank you, Parish, for making our daughter’s special celebration even more wonderful.“

“We have really enjoyed Braddock’s! Fresh and delicious food with a varied menu to suit any taste.“

“We visited this restaurant on February 19th, 2022 for my husband's birthday. The service was absolutely the best we've had in years from any restaurant we've been. Jessica was an exceptional server. The manager Molly was called by us to our table afterwards to boast on the entire experience. The food was to die for! Definitely would recommend to anyone we know. Signed Happy (and full) Campers!“

“Wonderful in every way thank God for Saleem restaurant.

Vegetarian options: Very good veggie menu to choose from thanks for your Saleem service.

Dietary restrictions: Excellent menu with different choices to choose from accommodate me and my family always be able to get everything together for outstanding customer service.

Parking: Parking lot is convenient for me to get in and out of the car.

Kid-friendliness: Awesome kids friendliness are Saleem Creed towards All kids that i have experienced in my own presence.

Wheelchair accessibility: Front door access for wheelchair ramps and accessibility where their staff will come from their work station and then help them out who needs any kind of help while we are at the door.“

“The food was absolutely amazing! Our waitress Tanjay was very sweet and attentive. I've never been to a Carrabba's, so I wasn't sure what I would be getting, but I'm glad to have gone. Trendy yet comforting atmosphere, excellent food (I'm in love with the bread, with oil 😋), and outstanding service from the kitchen to the table. After a hard days work the ambiance of this restaurant definitely hit the spot. Thank you guys!“

“chicken wings were wonderful“

“Forgot to snap a picture because we were so hungry driving from the airport in traffic! My auntie from CT said she wanted some fish, so we brought her to the best spot in Macon! She ordered the sea trout and we ordered the red snapper, delicious! Tore into them boxes in the parking lot! Fish was fanger likin' good!“

“Finally checked out this spot after hearing nonstop raves from a relative about their steak and wow, it did not disappoint! 👏🏾 We started with the waffle and mussel appetizer (highly recommend!) and ordered Elk chops with scallops on the side, everything was cooked to perfection. The Old Fashioned from the bar was smooth and perfectly balanced 🍸. And since it was our wedding anniversary, they surprised us with a complimentary cinnamon ice cream with crust…the sweetest touch to end the night. Exceptional food, service, and vibes all around. We’ll definitely be back! ❤️ Jordyn was our waitress and she was the absolute best. She recommended each dish we should try!“

“excellent food, freshly cooked upon ordering.
Very nice lady who took my order.
All you commenters that complain: you aint been around much to see a really crappy place... Shurling Seafood is nice.

add tilapia to fish options, as they have it too.“

“We recommend the low boil seafood dishes. They’re outstanding! Management, Charlotte and her team rock the place!!“

“thank you bonefish and Megan our waitress for a great delicious meal for my sister's 62 birthday. we had a party of 20 and all food camed out as ordered and hot. Great suggestions from Megan helped as well and great job to bartender.“

“The food was good today on this Sunday evening. 👍“

“best around macon!!! if you get lance, you're lucky he's the best top notch hospitality!!!“

“The food was good today on this Sunday evening. 👍“

“Omg 1st time trying had the sunshine salad and cup chicken salad was so good ,please add wheat bread to menu I will definitely be going back i really enjoyed.“

“I enjoyed my time there. Good food, very nice and friendly service“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The fish here is absolutely excellent—crispy on the outside, tender inside, and perfectly fried. The fries on the side were fresh and golden, making a great combo. Everything was packaged carefully, still hot and fresh when served. If you’re ever passing around this area, don’t miss the chance to stop by—definitely worth it!“

“Had a wonderful Mother's Day eve dinner here for the first time. Absolutely amazing! Great service. Everyone loved their meal and portions were huge! Highly recommend. We will definitely be back!“

“I ordered takeout. It took a while to get the food, but that was because they were making everything fresh. It wasn't a bad wait. The restaurant looks nice inside and has lots of space. The food was very good. We got jerk tofu, which came with stir-fried vegetables, plantains, and a choice of white rice or rice and peas (beans). We got the rice and peas. The portions were very big! I actually weighed them and it was about 2.5 pounds each. After eating big dinners, we have enough left for lunch. The price was also reasonable. The jerk tofu was very flavorful. Really everything was good. The plantains were perfection. I will definitely be back. And most likely I'll get the jerk tofu next time, too.“

“My Husband and I have been coming to Pedros pretty much since they opened. great food, friendly workers. We have recommended this place to Our Friends and Family“

“10/10 great service from Dontae and the cook every thing cooked fresh best food I’ve since I’ve moved to Macon“

“Great food, great service, reasonable prices! They make sure my food is hot and ready every time I arrive. The wings are FULL of flavor and the fish is always hot and crispy. I like the house hot wings. Five stars 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Gibbs“

“We went to the one on Zebulon Rd Macon Ga. The food was great. We went thur the drive thru. Santana I hope I spell her name right. She is amazing. Friendly and helpful.thank you“

“They have the absolute best chicken wings in Macon.“

“Delicious crab and shrimp boil...get it everytime“

“My brother bought food from this restaurant, I didn't get food, however, I looked at his, the food looked good, it was hot and it was presented beautifully, he said that he always eat at this restaurant and it is delicious. I am going to try their food at a later date and I will give my review.

Parking: The price was reasonable.

Kid-friendliness: It is kid friendly“

“Every time I’ve came here. The food has been great! Once the lady had forgotten my wing order of all flats. They had given me an mixed. They didn’t question it and fixed it right away and let me keep the mixed wing plate. Food always super hot and the people go out there way to make sure you’re happy with your order. Long as they are open. I will be coming back.“

“They have the absolute best chicken wings in Macon.“

“I just wanted to say that the other night I went through the drive through about half an hour before they closed. I figured the food would probably not be so great because of the time but knew that was my own fault for coming that late.
However when I got to the window I had to wait for about ten minutes or so and I realized that they were making a fresh batch of chicken and fish etc for me! They could have given me whatever was leftover from the day but I really appreciated that they cooked something fresh for me that night. And everything tasted great as well. God bless you guys and thank you!“

“I had the whitefish grill with shrimp skewer, which was pretty good. The rice was good. I had baked potato and string beans for my sides. The string beans were sour disgusting. My man had the okra which was burnt in an edible, and the people were on their phones service was quick, but, some food was sour and burnt“

“The food here is really good, especially the Philly cheesesteaks made with fresh beef and the bread is soft. The lemonade is good too...not the minute Maid version. Lots of menu items to choose from. Prices are decent and you get good portions.“