Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Central Georgia

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best value 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!

Cadwalladers Cafe

4.9

4.9 (1013)

$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

Top review

DIANE

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful experience! The blackberry margarita & raspberry limoncello martini were perfect. Entrees of halibut & pork chop amazing. Halibut served w asparagus, garlic spinach and Asian red sweet potatoes. The sauce was the pork enhanced the moist tender large chop. Desserts: lemon sponge cake w berries, impeccable flan. Start w a dessert & work your way back. Kudos to kitchen staff. Ian was delightful waiter, attentive & so positive. Do not miss this restaurant. It’s so worth it.

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Tacocat

4.6

4.6 (50)

$30 and under

Mexican

Downtown Augusta

About the restaurant

Tacocat is bringing the fiesta with bold Tex-Mex cuisine, refreshing margaritas, and good vibes to Downtown Augusta, Georgia. Tacocat is the place for amigos, both new and old. Have a great time with friends, while enjoying quality food, fresh margaritas and a lively atmosphere with live music nightly! The menu is simplistic, Tacos and "Not Tacos" but each menu item is made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The vibrant decor and great music provide a unique dining experience right in the heart of Downtown Augusta! The restaurant offers plenty of versatility for groups of many sizes. There is event a private room, so host your next event with us! While cat is in the name, our large outdoor patio is dog friendly, we would love to meet your furry friends!

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Lola

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Everything was delicious. Margs on point. Service was decent but very relaxed. Out bartender had two seperate interactions with us while actively eating. Just a little gross. Otherwise 10/10

Oliviana Bar Italiano & Pizzeria

4.8

4.8 (121)

$30 and under

Italian

Summerville

About the restaurant

Upscale neighborhood classic Italian restaurant with handmade pizza and an elevated bar service.

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Anne

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

We were greeted with a "Happy Birthday" to my husband with menus featuring the same friendly greeting. Our waitress Campbell, was outstanding. She was friendly efficient, and attentive. Our food was top notch delicious with an appealing presentation. Great, great experience!

Bianca's

4.8

4.8 (312)

$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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RichardVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Beautiful little spot. The interior is fantastic and the staff attentive and hospitable. The food was outstanding. I had the special, elk. A little pricey but absolutely delicious.

Abel Brown

4.9

4.9 (2703)

$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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Ryan

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Great service and the food was excellent! Will go back next time I’m in town.

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4.8

4.8 (4730)

$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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KaraVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Great atmosphere and the food is delicious. Wonderful service, ask for JJ - very knowledgeable and accommodating. Delightful night.

Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant- Thomasville

4.8

4.8 (150)

$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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Earl

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

I no longer live in the area but I have been a fan of the Restaurant many years. We were in the area and made reservations. We arrived early and were quickly seated. The server was excellent. The Escargot , Salad , and the Lasagna were and always have been magnificent. House Pinot and House Chianti perfect for our meal. Cheesecake is great too. I will always go back there when near to any of their locations. The added bonus was sitting next to a multi generational Italian family. The family was speaking Italian. Felt like we were eating in the country of Italy.

Cucina 503

4.7

4.7 (1149)

$30 and under

Italian

Martinez

About the restaurant

Cucina 503 is a chef-driven Italian restaurant located in Martinez, GA, known for fresh, seasonal dishes made from scratch. Led by local chef Edward Mendoza, the menu blends classic Italian flavors with Southern hospitality—featuring handmade pasta, wood-fired entrees, curated wines, and craft cocktails in a relaxed, welcoming space. By day, the same location transforms into LOCAL, offering casual lunch favorites like fresh sandwiches, salads, and coffee.

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DanaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Brunch was amazing. Excellent service and delicious coffee.

Osteria Olio

4.9

4.9 (437)

$30 and under

Italian

Athens

About the restaurant

Osteria Olio brings modern Italian cuisine with a Southern twist to Athens, GA. Expect handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and regionally inspired dishes served with standout hospitality. The seasonal menu celebrates local purveyors, paired with an extensive Italian wine list and inventive cocktails-all set in a beautifully designed space that's both refined and welcoming.

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AngelaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Leslie was amazing and made this experience even more enjoyable than the delicious food.

The Chop House - Athens

4.7

4.7 (796)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Athens

About the restaurant

The Chop House in Athens, GA has the best steaks and chops in town! Enjoy delicious appetizers, along with the finest steaks, chops and fresh U.S.D.C. inspected seafood. We work hard to create a warm, inviting atmosphere and strive for 100% guest satisfaction.

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Stephen

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Another amazing meal at our new favorite place for dinner.

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