Restaurant Report Card: The Rookery

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – “Musicians, (and) Harrison Ford has been in, Jeff Foxworthy,” said Manager Matt Newton.

It’s well known to celebrities and famous in Macon.

“It’s always fun to have the celebrities come in, but it’s a local institution and we’re really proud of that,” said Newton.

The Rookery might be one of the most popular places in the city.

But first, here are your scores from this week.

Rusty’s on Carroll Street – 100

Stir King on Watson Boulevard – 89

The Perfect Pear on Carroll Street – 100

The Snack Shack on Manor Court – 100

Just Desserts and More on Hospital Drive – 96

Betty’s Cooking on Old Toomsboro Road – 100

Sanchez Border Grill on Highway 441 – 92

China Wok on N. Railroad Street – 93

Robinson’s Fried Chicken on Highway 80 – 90

Short Stop Cafe on Highway 57 – 91

Great scores this week.

There’s probably going to be a wait for a table on Friday and Saturday nights.

“I wish we had more space,” said Newton.

But you’ll see why.

“We definitely you know our staff takes a lot of pride in this building and it starts with the owners, Chad and Wes, and it goes all the way down to the dish washer,” said Newton.

The Rookery invites you in, and the menu has lots of good stuff.

“We’ve really been working with local farmers you know all of our dairy comes from southern Swiss Dairy, our grass-fed beef is from White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Ga.,” said Newton.

If you needed yet another reason to visit, the perfect health inspection score helps.

“Everybody has bought into that culture here,” said Newton. “Daily checklists, checking our temps and making sure everything’s temping out like it should. We have a great kitchen manager, Michael Dean is our kitchen manager he does a great job.”

The Rookery is making the grade this week.