Macon Bistro & Larder

I'm overall unimpressed. My cocktail was complex and flavorful (as it should be for $17), however they stuff two orange slices at the bottom of a 8oz (?) glass so it definitely isnt a full cocktail. Water glass and hand for size reference. Yet, still the best part of my meal. The food left a lot to be imagined. I'm southern, so I was delighted to see fried okra on the menu. $7 for maybe a cup of pan fried okra and a remo sauce. Then came the entree, $27 for the short rib that was supposed to come with grits and vegetables: carrots, peas, celery, onions (listed on menu). For the price I was expecting more than the 4-5 oz of meat with a chunk of fat in the middle. Meat was tender but lacked flavor. I think my plate had 3 carrot slices and a tablespoon of peas. Don't come here hungry. I paid $60 and didn't even leave full. Then I waited forever for my check. Bartender was polite but they were clearly understaffed.

Food was good. Service outstanding. The chicken was great. Brisket was so tender. The biscuits are OK. The Lobster and grits were good, not an okra fan though. Hush puppies were good and deviled eggs were pretty good. The chocolate chip bread pudding was to die for. It was like a chocolate chip cinnamon roll with ice cream. The collard greens were less desirable. The Mac-n-Cheese needs a different cheese. It was just blah.

Macon is a gem, helping to anchor a block of delicious restaurants that include Blue 44 and Parthenon. Come to Macon for refined southern cuisine, including some delicious ribeye and rockfish and, not shown, fried chicken! The service also never fails to disappoint. Want a night out in Chevy Chase? Come here!