Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Augusta

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

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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 (4622)

$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

Becks

4.8

4.8 (1169)

$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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Donna

Dined 5 days ago

The food was outstanding. Jessica was such a pleasure to have as our server!! Great personality and a wonderful server!! Can’t wait for our next visit.

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Popular dish

Baked Oysters

California Dreaming - Augusta

4.7

4.7 (746)

$30 and under

American

National Hills

About the restaurant

California Dreaming serves a mix of hearty American classics in a large family-friendly atmosphere. What sets us apart from the rest is that every dish is fresh and prepared from scratch daily, including notable favorites, like the California Dreaming Salad, Nachos and fall-off-the-bone Baby Back Ribs. Additional features: patio seating + online ordering with curbside pick-up.

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Janie

Dined on Sep 16, 2024

The atmosphere was very inviting. We had to wait for part of our party to arrive. Our waitress was very understanding and helped to make the wait less stressful for us. Good food, good service, and good vibes.

Augustino's at the Augusta Marriott

4.6

4.6 (676)

$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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LATASHAvip

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

Thank you for accommodating my family Hannah and Allan was awesome

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Popular dish

Shrimp & Italian Grits

Popular dish

12" New York Style

Pineapple Ink Tavern

4.6

4.6 (116)

$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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Ashley

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

My second time is coming, and i still have no complaints. I will say that if you like mimosas, please specify if you want them with more flavor(sweeter) or strong. Ours were really strong, but they gave us the flavored syrup, and it made it better. Food is definitely good. Service was good. 10/10

Sheehan's Irish Pub and Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (447)

$30 and under

American

Summerville

About the restaurant

12 beers on tap/fresh seafood/lively casual atmosphere

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Melbavip

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

The food and service was great. The noise level was quite loud, but we knew it would be sitting close to be bar.

Tacocat

4.5

4.5 (36)

$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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Garyvip

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

So much better than expected. The service was exceptional! Food wonderful!

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!

8595 Restaurant & Bar

3.6

3.6 (434)

$50 and over

Contemporary Southern

Summerville

About the restaurant

We are excited about the upcoming Golf tournament. Our rooftop, Six South, is offering an All Access pass from April 8 - April 14, 2024. These passes will give you exclusive access to our rooftop bar, dinner, and live music. We look forward to seeing you soon! Tickets available on eventbrite!

8595 is a welcoming and approachable fine dining establishment located in the historic Partridge Inn. Led by Executive Chef Thomas Jacobs since 2018, 8595 is proof that culinary creations can be as personal, powerful, and engaging as any work of art or piece of music. Every locally sourced ingredient, dash of spice, and delicate garnish blend seamlessly to put a modern twist on traditional southern cuisine.

With dishes ranging from duck fat fried chicken to shrimp and grits and a 60-day aged porterhouse steak, the deliciously distinct results stir the soul and harken back to the jubilance and vibrancy of Augusta’s days as our state capital.

Experience 8595... the flavor of Augusta.

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MissMKvip

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

Awesome experience last night was greeted by Ms. Tasha a sweet and gracious host. Our Server Juan was excellent and informative as always and his suggestions were much appreciated . Thank You 8595 for a great dinner and Mr Dwayne thank you for the great hospitality and support 😍

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