Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Central Georgia

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best service 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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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 27, 2024

Layla provided great service & the bacon-wrapped dates were delicious!

Cadwalladers Cafe

4.9

4.9 (946)

$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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Johnathan and Priscillavip

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

As always our service, appetizers (crab cake and duck wings), meal (Duck Duo and Ribeye), and drinks Smoke & Rye and wine were exquisite.

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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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4.8

4.8 (4624)

$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

Osteria Olio

4.8

4.8 (174)

$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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Tilman

Dined 3 days ago

The attention to detail at this place is top shelf. The food is divine, the service impeccable, and the staff goes well beyond what is expected in order to make sure you have an incredible experience. Highly recommend, you won't be disappointed.

Becks

4.9

4.9 (1167)

$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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victoria

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

Nice ambience. Seated at a quiet spot of restaurant-2 seat tables along the wall away from crowds. Fresh oysters - I wish our server knew where they came from:) Delicious special of the day large plate: Chilean sea bass- fresh and flavorful. My hubby also enjoyed the grilled tuna. Drinks: their special for the night was good, strawberry daiquiri, and not the typical kind. My dessert chocolate martini needs improvement. When I make mine I use Godiva chocolate liqueur.

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Popular dish

Baked Oysters

Midtown Tavern

4.5

4.5 (70)

$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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Laura

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

Great! We love Midtown!! Great food, great wine, and the best service!

French Market Grille - Surrey Center

4.3

4.3 (15)

$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 since 1984. 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, plus brunch and live music on weekends! Happy Hour is Monday - Thursday from 5:00 - 6:30 PM and Friday/Saturday from 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Located conveniently close to The Augusta National Golf Course and the University. We offer student specials! Reservations available.

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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.

Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant- Thomasville

4.7

4.7 (109)

$30 and under

Italian

Thomasville

About the restaurant

Mom and Dad's Italian Restaurant is a small, family-owned and run Italian restaurant in Thomasville, Georgia. We consider ourselves a casual-fine dining and family atmosphere in which everyone can feel comfortable and find something to eat and drink. We've been a purveyor of traditional, house-made Italian cuisine in Thomasville since 1977. Our menu features classic Italian dishes ranging from spaghetti with house-made marinara or beef ragú and house-made fettuccine and lasagna to fresh fish and steaks. Our restaurant features a full bar serving beer, wine, and liquor, including craft cocktails, as well as a porch with limited seating. We also have a Bakery with a commercial kitchen in which all of our desserts are made including a variety of cheesecakes, tiramisu, and cannoli. We treat our guests like family and we look forward to serving you!

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Kelley

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

We recently ate dinner at Mom & Dad’s in Thomasville. It was delicious! We had reservations and our table was ready when we arrived. The food was great and the service was excellent! We had a really good experience and will definitely return.

Edgar's Grille - Augusta

4.7

4.7 (1979)

$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.

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