The Back Burner Restaurant

My husband and I chose this restaurant for our anniversary dinner and I'm very happy we did. Each year we try to choose a fine dining restaurant with a variety of menu options and good reviews. The restaurant set the stage for a great evening from the time we pulled up with beautiful lighting outside. We were greeted upon entering by a very friendly server and shown to a room away from the main dining area. We were offered a choice of tables in a nice room of only three tables. We were immediately welcomed by another server and served water and menus. Our server for the evening arrived next and also welcomed us. He went over the specials and took our drink order. We were not rushed to order which I appreciate. While trying to decide on an appetizer we were served delicious French bread and our drinks followed shortly after. It was a nice surprise to see our server pour my husband's bottled beer into a big wine looking glass. The drinks were very affordable. My peach Bellini was amazing and after trying their version, which to my surprise was not frozen, I won't get a frozen one again. We chose the brie appetizer that came with apricot preserves and caramelized onions on top with honey drizzled crustini and it was great. I had a difficult time choosing my entree because the entire menu sounded amazing. My husband choose the pork loin that came with French beans and smoked gouda mashed potatoes. I chose the salmon that came with lobster resoto and French beans. I was very surprised at the portion sizes since most fine dining restaurants charge more and give you less. You deffantily get your money's worth at this restaurant. We chose the strawberry cake for dessert since I love strawberries and I had herd lots of good things about the cake. The server said the cake would be big enough to share and he was right. It was huge but totally delishes. I really appreciate the fact that the servers don't rush you and they are attentive and helpful but not overly intrusive. I think that most "fine dining" places over charge for thier portions but i think its the opposite here. Affordable prices and amazing food, atmosphere and service it hard to find. We will deffantily be coming back.

I had a fabulous time at the Back Burner! The food was wonderful, the service impeccable. We had reservations and was seated immediately. The design of the seating allowed for intimate conversations in a non rushed environment. The plating and presentation of the food was very appealing visually and the appetizer and entrée superb. Added to my favorite places for a great meal.

The first restaurant I saw off the interstate in Macon was Red Lobster, it didn’t look great from the outside and had 3.5 stars, so I googled restaurants close to me and Back Burner was 2 miles away. The service ( I think Dustin was the name of my waiter) was amazing, the ambience was 5 stars, and the food was incredible. I don’t spend any time in Macon, but I may drive back to eat here. It was that good. What an amazing stop! I had the Chilean Sea Bass and bread pudding and was very pleased.

For our anniversary we were looking for a place that we’d not been to before that is cozy and out of the way. We decided on The Back Burner Restaurant in Macon. It was perfect. Small table for two, attentive service, and excellent food. We highly recommend it.

Very nice an very tasty! So excited to be there on lobster night and the Shrimp Mozzarella cakes were amazing! Thank you, Morgan, for being our server - great job!