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9 2 | M A C O N M A G A Z I N E F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 0 1 9 D I N I N G G U I D E Society Garden Grab a slice of pizza from IVP and head next door to Society Garden for after-dinner drinks. Enjoy the new indoor lounge or some live music around the fire. 2389 Ingleside Ave. thesocietygarden.com Macon's best food An essential guide to our favorite restaurants AMERICAN Back Burner Restaurant The Back Burner Restaurant has been serving the Middle Georgia community since 1997. Located in a charming 1934 home, the Back Burner Restaurant has crafted a niche by offering a variety of steaks, chops and seafood. Private dining rooms are available as well as a banquet space for private parties. We accept all major credit cards. Reservations are not required but are recommended. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; until 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 2242 Ingleside Ave. 746.3336. backburnermacon.com • • • • • Bearfoot Tavern A gastro pub and beer garden with an extensive menu that goes beyond your typical bar fare, featuring gourmet burgers, steaks and seafood. Check out the back patio for dining outside or enjoying live music. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. Brunch is served 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 468 Second St. 305.7703. bearfoottavernmacon.com • • • • • Brasserie Circa This American brasserie, Circa has spirited classic French and European influences. With its European neighborhood restaurant feel, Circa offers extensive preparations of seafood as well as a raw bar. Large fresh salads and signature sandwiches provide the casual essence of the menu. Specialty grilled items include a filet, New York strip and more. A private dining room is available for parties, and catering is also available. Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Dinner: 5-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 5-10 p.m. Friday- Saturday. Brunch is served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 4420 Forsyth Road. 621.4140. maconcirca.com • • • • • Dovetail Located in the center of Macon's historic and vibrant downtown district, Dovetail serves uniquely crafted Southern cuisine. With dishes inspired by seasonal availability and traditional Southern fare, chefs use their expertise to highlight character and flavor, creating an experience that is familiar to any Southern dinner table, yet re-imagined in a rustic and sophisticated dining room that tips its cap to the strong agrarian history of the South.