Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Central Georgia

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Central Georgia? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Aura Cocktails and Tapas

4.9

4.9 (54)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Statesboro

About the restaurant

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Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 27, 2024

Aura is definitely a hidden gem! The atmosphere, drinks and food were all exceptional! Great place for a date night!

Cadwalladers Cafe

4.9

4.9 (948)

$31 to $50

American

Martinez

About the restaurant

Locally owned and operated restaurant that offers an American cuisine with extensive bar and wine selection. We also offer a private dining room for all your business and social needs

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DocZvip

Dined 7 days ago

One of the few fine dining places open tonight, following the destruction from Helena. We were delighted the could open. Limited menu, but very adequate for our needs. Great service! Please give them a try

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Chocolate Cake Ice Cream

Abel Brown

4.9

4.9 (2509)

$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.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

Went for our anniversary dinner and they made us feel special Lee was our server ; she was attentive, friendly and very helpful. 5Stars. We loved the chicken and halibut dishes as well as the oyster Rockefeller . Everything cooked to perfection; however I did not care for the pea soup and crab . Next time will get the okra fried The strawberry Sorbet was nice touch and was free because of anniversary! This restaurant is great for a special occasion .

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Emmy Squared Pizza - Athens

4.8

4.8 (68)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Athens

About the restaurant

Serving Detroit-style pizzas and an award-winning burger. Full service bar, local drafts & wine selection.

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Megan

Dined on Oct 2, 2024

Our service was great and we both enjoyed our pizza

Becks

4.8

4.8 (1172)

$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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Charles

Dined 1 day ago

Always enjoy Becks. Great food and service. Can be a bit loud at peak times but still enjoyable.

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Popular dish

Baked Oysters

Osteria Olio

4.8

4.8 (181)

$30 and under

Italian

Athens

About the restaurant

Osteria Olio offers a refined dining experience in Athens, focusing on modern Italian cuisine infused with a Southern perspective. The establishment prides itself on serving regionally inspired dishes alongside creative cocktails and a notable selection of wines. The ambiance is characterized by beautiful design and warm hospitality, creating an inviting and lively atmosphere for all patrons. The menu at Osteria Olio is crafted to honor local growers and purveyors, with a seasonal emphasis on made-from-scratch pastas, pizzas, and antipasti. Accompanying these dishes is an impressive Italian wine list and a variety of creative cocktails, ensuring a diverse and satisfying culinary experience for guests.

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Lee

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely dinner beautiful place. Waitstaff very knowledgeable and joyful. Only issue it’s very loud but don’t let that detour you. Food was amazing. Personal touches from staff perfect.

Frog Hollow Tavern

4.8

4.8 (4621)

$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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stevenvip

Dined on Sep 26, 2024

Excellent restaurant! Food quality was amazing. Drinks were innovative and potent. I will return!

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Popular dish

Wild Maine Mussels

Bianca's

4.8

4.8 (229)

$31 to $50

Italian

Albany

About the restaurant

Bianca's Restaurant is fine dining in Northwest Albany offering pasta, steak, seafood, pizza and more. The menu offers mouthwatering everyday options along with amazing daily specials created by our talented chef. The dessert menu is tempting to anyone with or without a sweet tooth, it's just that good! The cozy, upscale atmosphere paired with the extensive wine list makes you feel like you aren't in South Georgia, but the friendly staff reminds you that you are and definitely makes you feel like family!

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Kristine

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing food and customer service. The tortino dessert is out of this world! You will not be disappointed. It's incredible!

Edgar's Grille - Augusta

4.7

4.7 (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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Gwen

Dined on Sep 24, 2024

Our food was delicious. Did not have to wait a long time for our food. Waiters were very friendly.

Cucina 503

4.7

4.7 (1082)

$30 and under

Italian

Martinez

About the restaurant

Chef Edward Mendoza, the owner of Kitchen 1454, is proud to open his second restaurant: Cucina 503. Italian food & wine.

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Petevip

Dined on Sep 13, 2024

While we are multiple repeat diners, we have not been in quite some time. In short, our experience was excellent just as it has always been. Service was excellent, and the food was prepared perfectly. There were 4 of us and each enjoyed something different. Gnocci, Red Fish, Lasagna and Chicken and mushroom Papardelle were all fantastic. We won't wait so long before returning!

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Popular dish

Lasagna Rustica

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