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Abel Brown, Augusta, GA

Abel Brown

4.8
4.8
2160 Reviews
$50 and over
Southern
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Southern, American, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (706) 738-6491

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Todd Schafer: (706) 738-6491

  • 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

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What 2,160 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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    Best Service

  • Central Georgia

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Georgia

    Best Value

  • Central Georgia

    Innovative

  • Central Georgia

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central Georgia

    Great for fine wines

  • Central Georgia

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Georgia

    Lively

  • Central Georgia

    Most Booked

  • Augusta

    Best Overall

  • Augusta

    Best Food

  • Augusta

    Best Service

  • Augusta

    Best Ambiance

  • Augusta

    Best Value

  • Augusta

    Good for business meals

  • Augusta

    Good for groups

  • Augusta

    Neighborhood gem

  • Augusta

    Romantic

  • Augusta

    Good for special occasions

  • Augusta

    Lively

  • Augusta

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  1. Diner44

    New York Area

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an awesome treat.Great staff and service. Awesome food!
  2. MikeM

    Atlanta Metro

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the service and ambiance was perfect. The shrimp and grits were particularly delicious and the shrimp were big with plenty of sausage. The tuna fillet was prepared nicely and cooked exactly as it should be. The dessert was yummy.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food1service3ambience4
    I ordered the crab cake and it was awful. I could not eat it. We were charged for it anyway. By the time the waitress came by and offered to get me something else it was too late.
  4. DHicks

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Consistently appetizing!
  5. WilE

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and great food. Decent raw oyster selection. The Brussels sprouts are phenomenal! The ribeye was really good too. Ordered medium rare and cooked almost perfectly with a good sear and great flavor.
  6. Foodieview

    Key West

    34 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    We usually have great experiences here, but last night was way off. We arrived a few minutes before our reservation and waited at the bar. We asked for a glass of house red. The bartender immediately started with an attitude with which kind. House red usually means a blend.thats not going to bankrupt me. I finally said to give us a cabernet. It was not very good. When the check came it was $35. Now we have paid more, certainly, but it was sub par. Onward to our table, we were sat BY A 7 YEAR OLD! WHAT THE HECK! How is that legal? She gave us our wine and dinner menus. Our server was awesome, knew what wine we were drinking, and explained the off menu items. We had the charcuterie board, but nothing was explained, so we had to guess what cheese, etc. we were trying. The meats were tasteless. We ordered chicken wings and a wedge salad for our entrees. Salad was the best I'd ever had. The smoked, spicy wings were horrible, no flavor. We ordered a cocktail instead of dessert. Good.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    It was the worst experience ever in life!! The first steaks they brought out was well done but I asked specially for a medium well. I had to wait an extra 30 min for the next steak to be cooked all while they were closing and the waitress that I asked about accommodating my meal because I had to wait so long because they didn’t make it correctly she had an attitude so I asked for the manager that was no better!! IM NOT SURE IF ITS RACISM OR IF THEY ARE LIKE THAF WITH EVERYONE❗️❗️
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not just one of the best restaurants in Augusta, but one of the best restaurants period! Oysters are fresh and shucked perfectly to order. Try the Rockerfellers and Broiled! My ribeye was cooked a perfect medium rare, went great with the cheese grits I ordered. Make sure to go during their happy hour!
  9. DorothyW

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful, drinks, salad, oysters and a fabulous fish over thinly sliced potatoes (can’t remember the name of the fish) but will order the meal on my next visit. Stole some from my husbands plate.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Homemade pimento cheese with Johnny cakes did not disappoint! Pork Chop is a staple that should be tried at least once and the oyster selection was on point!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always! We will continue to recommend dining here to all our friends and family.
  12. RayB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    as always the service was amazing and the food was outstanding . i had the porkchop and my wife had the seabass both were outstanding . this is our favorite restaurant in augusta .
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    There were 3 couples. We requested the server to charge us by the couple. After waiting awhile, the server returned to inform us that she could not divide the check by 3. it took us a very long time to figure out who owed what. This was a very trying experience and ruined our night.
  14. LandA

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, from appetizers to entrees to desserts. Excellent service as well. Definitely in Augusta’s top 3. The dining room we were in was a bit cold, so dress warmly when you go.
  15. JamesM

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All three of us had an excellent meal. The deserts roped off a wonderful experience. The best restaurant in Augusta, by a mile!
  16. Sparkles

    Atlanta Metro

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brian at the Bar was AWSOME as usual! Great Salmon! Need to add Caymus Cabernet and Conundrum Chardonnay to your wine list! Great oysters as usual!!!
  17. kjh2417

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We truly enjoyed our evening at Abel Brown's. We sat at the Oyster Counter, and it was a great experience. Be hungry when you go as there are many items to fill up on. I loved the Brussel sprouts.
  18. Lynn

    New York Area

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service from TJ! A great evening featuring amazing fresh oysters, plus she crab soup, oysters Rockefeller, and a unique scallops entree. Truly a wonderful evening. Request TJ for a wonderful evening!!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Each of our dishes were amazing, and Ariel went above and beyond to make sure our experience was top notch!
  20. TroyBoy

    Coastal Georgia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, some of the best oysters I have had. Would absolutely go back again,.
  21. aajp

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to Abel Brown several times since we moved here and TJ by far the best server we have had there. He was amazing!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great
  23. BeverlyH

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Birthday celebration which was thoroughly enjoyed. The food and service were fantastic!
  24. WolverineParents

    Atlanta Metro

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent fresh fish. The Hake special was a winner. Shrimp and grits are consistently outstanding. Calamari paired with oysters Rockefeller, perfect
  25. MikeJ

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and staff were excellent. I will definitely be back.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Central Georgia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Food was good, not sure if it’s worth the price, but we did enjoy our dinner, and I appreciated the good service. I strongly advise against getting a high top table though, because that area of the restaurant is so loud with dishes crashing and people yelling that it was nearly impossible to have a conversation, we couldn’t hear each other. By the time we finished our meal we were very eager to leave.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing oysters and salmon. The cocktails are fabulous!! Service is impeccable ❤️
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at Abel Brown and everything was great from the food and drinks to the service. Highly recommend the bacon crusted salmon as well as the scallops if they happen to have them on special that night! We will definitely be returning!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating son’s early 13th birthday.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    The booth we were seated in was extremely uncomfortable. Seats too high so very little space between table and legs. Two adults (5,4” each) couldn’t even rest feet on the floor. Also lighting was not good. No candles on the table. Had to use phone lights to read menus. As always the food and service were excellent.
  31. chac

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Abel Brown's on a recommendation. The whole experience was a delight. Our food at Abel Brown's was phenomenal. The chef can take something as simple as a Caesar salad and make it the best you have ever had. Each menu item had something special about it. The decor is warm and inviting. The noise level was such that we could enjoy conversations without having to raise our voices. Our wait staff was amazing. Read a list of 6 specials with all the details with out a cheat sheet and with no errors. I will definitely go back and highly recommend Abel Browns.
  32. DHicks

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Has become my favorite place to dine in Augusta. The She Crab soup is fabulous.
  33. Chace

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went to Abel Brown for the first time and it was excellent. Made reservations a few days ahead and we’re seated right when we walked in. Started with raw oysters (they have several option, we kept it classy with raw on the half shelf with hot sauce). Our drinks were well made. Ordered the Ribeye, I rarely order steaks out because honestly I cook them better than most but this one was PERFECT - an excellent with no fuss seasoning and a perfect medium rare. My wife got the scallops (the special that night) and they were excellent too. Would absolutely recommend this for a nice date night.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful experience! Great food, great service. We will be back soon. It has moved into one of my wife and my top three places to eat in the CSRA!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kate was our server she was AWESOME‼️‼️‼️‼️the food was AMAZING‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
  36. RonE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was excellent The atmosphere was also very nice. We sit at a high top table which was also nice, tables could have been a little bit larger with all the food and drinks was a little crowded. I will definitely come back and recommend it for my friends and family.
  37. Aleathea

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    The server ignored us so that took away from the experience. He never checked to see if the order was correct or asked if we wanted anything else. We finally just asked for the check and went elsewhere for dessert.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    TJ was amazing!!! Great customer service he had an amazing way of taking care of the customer. Knowledgeable and quick. The food was beyond great! Good good and the oysters are to die for!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We arrived early and sat at the bar. The bartenders were very attentive and friendly. We had an appetizer, muscles, while we waited. They we absolutely delicious! After we were seated the waiter was prompt and also very friendly. Our meal was delicious. One of the best we’ve had in a long time. Will definitely be returning!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Payton was very good and took excellent care of us. Nice place with a good atmosphere.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

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

Abel Brown is rated 4.8 stars by 2160 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Abel Brown

491 B Highland Ave, Augusta, GA 30909

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Wheeler

  • Neighborhood

    West Augusta

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • 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

  • Phone number

    (706) 738-6491

  • Private party facilities

    We have a room that accommodates up to 40 people for private dinners.

  • Private party contact

    Todd Schafer: (706) 738-6491

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