Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Augusta

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

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Abel Brown

4.9

4.9 (2501)

$50 and over

Southern

West Augusta

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Paul

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was perfect . He had tuna and I had halibut. It qas a birthday dinner and it was just wonderful !

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4.8

4.8 (4620)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown Augusta

About the restaurant

Preferred time not available? Call us at 706-364-6906

Chef Sean A. Wight’s vision of an affordable yet stylish dining and social club is born in Frog Hollow Tavern. Located on the 1200 block of Broad Street, the space is a modern “Restaurant meets Bar” where a diverse crowd of people enjoy the company of others paired with a comfortable atmosphere, detailed service, and exquisite affordable cuisine.
Expect a dinner menu that features a substantial amount of local and regionally grown seasonal quality ingredients, and menu that offers unique libations, which encourages an active and lively upscale bar scene.
The wine list that boasts over a hundred value driven wines has a focus on sustainable, organic, or bio-dynamic practices. The bar also features a diverse offering of Scotches, Cognacs, Bourbons, and Vodkas, and includes many great classic and seasonal cocktails, all made with freshly squeezed juices and homemade mixes.

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Anthony

Dined 6 days ago

FHT was exceptionally good tonight. Jalen, our server was super. The wedge salad was tasty and the entrees and the sides were great. One of us had their special bone-in pork chop and the other the pork loin The collards and the gouda mac and cheese were awesome. The highlight was the fresh peach cobbler with homemade ice cream. Sinful

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Popular dish

Wild Maine Mussels

Becks

4.8

4.8 (1161)

$30 and under

American

Summerville

About the restaurant

Excellent cold water oysters/Baked oysters specials/woodfire grilled steaks and burgers/fresh seafood/fresh craft cocktails/extensive beer list/private dining for parties
BETWEEN APRIL 2-APRIL 9 PLEASE CALL 706.922.1501 FOR RESERVATIONS FROM 3:00-4:30

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Doug

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Great food, service and atmosphere! A really enjoyable evening.

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Popular dish

Baked Oysters

Edgar's Grille - Augusta

4.8

4.8 (1978)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

National Hills

About the restaurant

At Edgar's Grille, we offer New American cuisine with a Southern flair. Elegant dining in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Outdoor dining is available year-round in our spacious courtyard. We proudly feature locally sourced ingredients.

We not only serve delicious food, we serve the community.

Edgar’s Grille is unlike any other restaurant in the Augusta area because a portion of every dollar you spend goes toward education programs, including support for Helms College. In addition, Helms College culinary students receive experiential learning opportunities through service at Edgar's Grille.

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Kelly

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

This was my first time. This restaurant was recommended by a co-worker to celebrate my birthday. It did not disappoint. Thank you so much for this great experience.

Dave & Buster's - Augusta

4.4

4.4 (92)

$30 and under

American

National Hills

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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Nathan

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Great time as always, expensive as always . The kids love it.

Midtown Tavern

4.8

4.8 (66)

$30 and under

American

Downtown Augusta

About the restaurant

Midtown Tavern, a local neighborhood bar & Grill serving great food in a casual atmosphere. We have a modern tavern-style menu from burgers to wings and everything in between. We also have signature cocktails, wine, and cold specialty beer selections that are sure to please.

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Michele

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

My son and I visited for the first time on a Friday night. We were seated immediately and had a great server. He was attentive and friendly,which is always a plus. For our appetizer we had the buffalo chicken dip with peta chips,and it was dangerously delicious. I had a margarita with guava, and I loved it. For entrees, I chose a ceasar salad and added salmon. As for my son, he chose the chipotle chicken tacos and added fries. This place is also great for a girl's night and for couples,too.Everything was amazing! We will be visiting here again very soon.

Sheehan's Irish Pub and Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (445)

$30 and under

American

Summerville

About the restaurant

12 beers on tap/fresh seafood/lively casual atmosphere

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Joseph

Dined on Aug 21, 2024

It's always a fun evening at Sheehan's. Nice varied menu and very good food. Service very good but can be slightly slower if it's busy, but it's not really a problem and it's always worth the wait. Love the Mussels, positively the best around! All menu items are very good-- love the Tuna, Duck, Steaks, Scallops, Tortellini Frutti Di Mare (basically shrimp & pasta), Fish & Chips, Gritcake (!!!!) and more.....appetizers and salads also very good. Monday night Happy Hour with limited menu is great......Filet mignon & Frites only $22 and it's awesome!!! Drinks are reduced in price and it all makes for a great Monday option.....We've been going for several weeks now and will continue---- it's not publicized and it's a real deal and great fun. Enjoy

Augustino's at the Augusta Marriott

4.6

4.6 (674)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown Augusta

About the restaurant

Augustino's Italian Eatery and Prime Steaks is the perfect dining option 365 days a year. Always serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The restaurant menu features a distinctly Italian flair with Certified Angus Beef steaks, fresh seafood and more casual offerings. An extensive wine list is available for diners to select and compliment any meal, in almost any price range.
While elegant, the atmosphere has been designed for the comfort of our guests with intimate booths, two private dining spaces and an enclosed outdoor patio.
The restaurant is adjacent to the stately lounge and convenient to the hotel lobby Great Room.
Breakfast choices include ala carte dining with healthy, fit options . Lunch service also features more casual ala carte selections as well as a popular "create your own pasta bowl" option. Dinner service is all ala carte with daily and seasonal specials.

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Sandra

Dined on Aug 14, 2024

Our dining experience yesterday for lunch was great. Food, service and ambience for our lunch business meeting was on-point. I made the reservation through Open Table, and was pleasantly surprised to receive a call directly from Augustino's confirming the reservation; other restaurants don't do that.

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Popular dish

Shrimp & Italian Grits

Popular dish

12" New York Style

Pineapple Ink Tavern

4.6

4.6 (112)

$30 and under

Cuban

Downtown Augusta

About the restaurant

Authentic Cuban Cuisine
Cigar menu
Rum Bar
Augusta Magazines Best of Augusta 2020 Winner
Come try our signature Cuban Sandwich
Trendy Atmosphere

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Brian

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

This was my wife and I second visit here, and we brought friends for their first dining experience at Pineapple Ink. We were all pleased with the service, Kari i believe, and the food was perfect! the men both had the special of the curry based fried snapper, with the ladies getting a hamburger and stir fry dish. Great experience, very pleasant atmosphere and a most enjoyable evening by all!

French Market Grille - Surrey Center

4.5

4.5 (14)

$30 and under

Creole

West Augusta

About the restaurant

An Augusta, GA tradition! French Market Grille has been offering authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine in a festive New Orleans-inspired atmosphere for over 35 years. Some of our menu favorites include Crawfish Etoufée, Shrimp Po' Boy, Crab Chop a la Charles, Gumbo, Oysters, and more. We're open for lunch and dinner, 7 days per week. Reservations available. Located conveniently close to The Augusta National Golf Course!

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Amy

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

We really enjoyed our dinner at the French Market Grille. Our sever was very attentive but not pesky. We wanted seafood for dinner and were not disapointed.

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