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Abel Brown, Augusta, GA

Abel Brown

4.9 (2688)
$50 and over
Southern
491 B Highland Ave, Augusta, GA 30909

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
Abel Brown is a southern kitchen & oyster bar nestled in Surrey Center in Augusta, Ga. The name, much like our menu, is a nod to and celebration of our blended cultural roots. Authentic, yet refined, our ingredient-driven dishes are prepared and served with thought and respect. We pair clean and modern Southern cuisine with the charm & tradition reserved for high company.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Todd Schafer
  • Private party facilities
    We have a room that accommodates up to 40 people for private dinners.
  • Neighborhood
    West Augusta
  • Cross street
    Wheeler
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,688 people are saying

Abel Brown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Georgia

    Best Overall

  • Central Georgia

    Best Food

  • Central Georgia

    Best Service

  • Central Georgia

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Georgia

    Best Value

  • Central Georgia

    Healthy

  • Central Georgia

    Hot spot

  • Central Georgia

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central Georgia

    Great for fine wines

  • Central Georgia

    Most Booked

  • Augusta

    Best Overall

  • Augusta

    Best Food

  • Augusta

    Best Service

  • Augusta

    Best Ambiance

  • Augusta

    Best Value

  • Augusta

    Good for groups

  • Augusta

    Healthy

  • Augusta

    Hot spot

  • Augusta

    Neighborhood gem

  • Augusta

    Romantic

  • Augusta

    Good for special occasions

  • Augusta

    Lively

  • Augusta

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Abel Brown offers a "delightful dining experience," with "superb" food and "amazing" service. Known for its "creative menu" and "impeccable" dishes, it shines with standout items like oysters and pork chops. Celebrations are made special with attentive staff. Despite being "pricey," it's a "top choice" in Augusta.
2,688 Reviews
  1. Adam

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect as always. Everything I eat there is the best version of that dish I’ve ever had. Never disappoints and the deviled eggs and crab cake are worth the trip alone

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  2. Ed

    Central Georgia1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Party of 4. First time and truly disappointed. Sent back one meal (terrible), wrong drinks served, reservations at 6:15 and already out of items. Very loud. $$$$. Will not return.

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  3. Lauren

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is one of the best I’ve ever had while living in Augusta. Everything I had was tasty and memorable. The service was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and attentive.

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  4. Aubrey VIP

    Atlanta7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    For the most part, everything here is very overpriced. The appetizer was hush puppies. We got four little round hush puppies for $16. The oysters were ridiculously priced to as much as $9 per oyster. I got the halibut as an entree. It was delicious and perfectly prepared but a small serving was $34. The bar was very slow in refilling drinks. It's only redeeming feature is that you can usually get in because the prices are so high.

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  5. James VIP

    Georgia15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu choices are varied and enticing, however, we usually land and did on the halibut — delightful flavors, prepared “to a tee” and superslobgoptious (that means, the best). We sent compliments to the chef. Our front desk hosts were warm and engaging, and remembered we were celebrating our 62 wedding anniversary. Our table host, Lee, was conversant and on point in answering our menu questions, very efficient without being fussy, and attentive to our drink glasses, and checking in on our needs. Abel Brown is a favored dining experience, and our go to place especially for special events in our lives.

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  6. Angelika

    Atlanta20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Abel Brown never disappoints on the food /drink and service fronts. My party had the cheese board, frito misto, crab cake, and lots of trout. Everything was served at the appropriate temps, nicely plated, and well-prepared. The portion sizes are generous. The trout portion could have easily served two adults as much as a full entree each. It’s was delicious! The only downside is the ambiance is lacking. The tables are so close, you’d think you were in a crowded urban area where space is limited, not a Southern town with plenty of real estate. Having adjacent guests interact isn’t necessarily unusual, but the tight proximity encourages too much uninvited chatter. And all that chatter makes it difficult to have a quiet conversation with the people at your own table. Maybe it’s time to expand? We definitely want more Abel Brown, not less!

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  7. Sharon

    Atlanta5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They need more kitchen staff - drinks and food are way too slow coming out. Wait staff is attentive but about to give up on this one for consistently slow kitchen. Cocktails are good. Oysters have gotten smaller and smaller - too expensive to be tiny! And price for the 3 of us was significantly higher than it used to be (unfortunately this is everywhere) but when I pay $300 for a meal I expect service (including kitchen and oyster bar service) to be impeccable (which Abel Brown’s used to be).

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  8. Brenda

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our selection of Black Bass and Crab Stuffed Trout were superbly prepared, flavored to perfection and creative in flavorings and how they were cooked. Wish I could have met the Chef. Brenda Jennings Volkmann Alice Marrian MacCarthy Joseph O’Donnell

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  9. Annie

    Atlanta1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great oyster selections and varying levels of service.

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  10. Darius

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow. The staff at Abel Brown truly make the magic happen. My friend and I had dinner here recently for her 18th birthday and it was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we were greeted by the hostess, to the time we left we experienced nothing but true hospitality. They gifted us a complementary entree, in which they made into two mini portions for us to split. The oysters were phenomenal and the desserts were delicious. Our waiter, Billy, took exceptional care of us and made sure we felt comfortable the whole evening. If you dine here request for Billy or Michael. We will definitely be back!

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FAQs

Abel Brown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (706) 738-6491.

Abel Brown is rated 4.9 stars by 2688 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Central Georgia
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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
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491 B Highland Ave, Augusta, GA 30909

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wheeler
  • Neighborhood
    West Augusta
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Todd Schafer
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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